I’ve hit the 25K mark for NaNoWriMo, YAY. Unfortunately I’ve also hit the midway stumbling block. I spent most of today doing anything I could on the computer except write. Well except for 581 words. Better than nothing, yes, but not near enough, or anywhere near what I have been doing.Here’s the thing, it happens every challenge. I get so far along, either in word count or in days/weeks and I hit the wall. Slow right down for a few days and then I’m right again, ready to write up a storm. Today I started thinking this is crazy, I expect it, I am convincing myself this is going to happen and of course it does. 
Mind over Matter. I am training my mind to believe this is how it should be, instead of fighting my way through it, pushing myself that little bit harder. So here I sit complaining about not being able to write, yet I’m writing this blog. I wrote my report for RWAustralia web team and my job description thingy. (Mind you these should have been done over a week ago.) Why can’t I write more on my story. I’ve opened the file twice and nothing! Not a thing, it’s like the characters have gone to bed and turned off the lights. Not even CC’s characters are coming out to play. I might have an early night and start fresh tomorrow, that may help.
Mind over Matter. I am training my mind to believe this is how it should be, instead of fighting my way through it, pushing myself that little bit harder. So here I sit complaining about not being able to write, yet I’m writing this blog. I wrote my report for RWAustralia web team and my job description thingy. (Mind you these should have been done over a week ago.) Why can’t I write more on my story. I’ve opened the file twice and nothing! Not a thing, it’s like the characters have gone to bed and turned off the lights. Not even CC’s characters are coming out to play. I might have an early night and start fresh tomorrow, that may help.I’m ‘Not happy Jan.’
Sandie
5 comments:
I totally understand this. The only thing to do is take a break. I find when I force myself to sit and type it's usually crap. Maybe take Lynda Barry's Nano pep talk and go somewhere nice with a pad and pen and just sit. I reckon where you live there are plenty of inspirational nooks or views. Just one look at a new foal frolisking would inspire me (but then, as you know, I have been having a horse whisperer moment lately- LOL. Good luck. Keep going. We are neck and neck. Giddy up!
I admire you for doing it. And 25 k is bloody amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I got that far I'd fly off to a tropical island to celebrate.
But push through it Sandie.
Shayne
You'll be right, Sandie, I'm sure. Try Jenn's advice and write somewhere different. It can sometimes help.
And 25K is a fantastic total.
Hi Sandie,
I've done the same. lol.. I walked away after 1.000 words this morning for four hours came back and did another 1.000 but its Nora Roberts quote, 'It's crap honey, all crap. Until I come back and fix it.'
I don't think I have enough internal conflict or sustaining internal conflict to carry the story through to the end. So I've been going through the synopsis and I have a few more ideas. But usually I sail through, not this year. Ho Hum. :)
Good luck to both of us. :) Your'e word count is amazing. Good on you!
I run into this problem a lot too. I sometimes feel like giving up. However I have learned if I take a break, things get easier. I have also used some mind over matter techniques in a great book titled, "The Intention Experiment" by Lynne McTaggart. I have learned how to train my brain to tell myself I can accomplish something (whatever it may be), and it really does work. Good luck.
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