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Aquacorde October 18th, 2016 12:47 AM

Running out of Steam
 
I'm out of steam, y'all, it sucks. I really want to create but... I'm not inspired? Motivated? I have no ideas? I can't parse the ideas I have? I dunno what's going on. Anyway. Help me talk it out. Talk out your own roadblocks. idk. What are you getting stuck on? Can you identify why? How do you get the train going again?

Salzorrah October 18th, 2016 1:14 AM

Tbh, the only thing thats holding me back is time. I literally have no time to do these things that I really wanted to do and that sucks so bad.

Desert Stream~ October 18th, 2016 3:30 AM

I'm a bit stuck on what to do ATM. I'm working on spells now, but I couldn't tell you what I'm doing after that.

Adam Levine October 18th, 2016 5:23 AM

Time holds me back a bit. My last exam is tomorrow, so it shouldn't be much of a problem. Sometimes brainstorming can be a little difficult too.

Oddball_ October 18th, 2016 11:32 AM

I've got so many ideas running through my mind at any moment, finding time to sit down and work on one really is hard. And then theres actually finding time to work on anything in general... Its pretty disheartening but through the fire lies the prize as the saying goes.

Esper October 18th, 2016 1:59 PM

Perhaps it's time for some kind of a collaborative effort? Split the work among many people? At least for those who have no steam rather than no time, but maybe it could still be okay then.

Aquacorde October 18th, 2016 2:46 PM

I've got a few ideas for that, actually. It's just you know. Getting it going.

Winter October 18th, 2016 5:06 PM

When I run out of Steam, I go to http://store.steampowered.com/ for all my Steam needs.

No really, I do something like play a video game or watch a film and like just try to unclog whatever that's not letting the creative juices flow.

gimmepie October 19th, 2016 3:37 AM

My main problem is turning my ideas into words which is why I've lagged behind. I'm still raring to go it's just making it happen.

I do find though that on occasions when you're stuck for an idea, talking to people is a big help.

Ice October 19th, 2016 7:58 AM

Whenever I'm creatively stuck I pull a Hemmingway by using my body as a multiliter shotglass. It's the human equivalent of turning it off and on again.

ZKE October 20th, 2016 10:42 PM

Similar situation to gimmepie. I've got a list of names and some minor stats to go with them, but the process of developing unique backstories and transitioning them into actual characters against the backdrop of four different regions and weaving them into the overall history of my main region is... exhausting. I'll write out something today and then a few hours from now or tomorrow I'll look at it and decide to scrap and rewrite.

moon November 13th, 2016 10:15 AM

I think it's difficult to know where to keep going. I know stuff about my world but I'm not sure in which end to begin. I've found that the setup in the 30 day challenge is too advanced or simply doesn't suit me well. I want to feel more free and try to just get ANYTHING typed up, not feel restricted, so I need to find a strategy that works for me.

gimmepie November 13th, 2016 8:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adventure (Post 9485731)
I think it's difficult to know where to keep going. I know stuff about my world but I'm not sure in which end to begin. I've found that the setup in the 30 day challenge is too advanced or simply doesn't suit me well. I want to feel more free and try to just get ANYTHING typed up, not feel restricted, so I need to find a strategy that works for me.

Take a six-sided die, assign each number a topic and write about whichever topic you roll.

Ewery1 November 19th, 2016 8:25 PM

I get stuck by procrastinating. I procrastinate a lot. Like I procrasinate on doing necessary things by working on projects, and then procrastinate on those projects by like watching youtube or something. It annoys me so much but I don't know how to fix it.

gimmepie November 21st, 2016 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ewery1 (Post 9492870)
I get stuck by procrastinating. I procrastinate a lot. Like I procrasinate on doing necessary things by working on projects, and then procrastinate on those projects by like watching youtube or something. It annoys me so much but I don't know how to fix it.

Make yourself start.
Honestly the only way to stop procrastinating is to force yourself over the line.

Setting yourself little "rewards" for finishing tasks can help too.

Ewery1 November 21st, 2016 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gimmepie (Post 9493932)
Make yourself start.
Honestly the only way to stop procrastinating is to force yourself over the line.

Setting yourself little "rewards" for finishing tasks can help too.

Yeah that's what I do. It's even harder when it's with a group though. Didn't think of the rewards, I might try that out.

gimmepie November 21st, 2016 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ewery1 (Post 9494518)
Yeah that's what I do. It's even harder when it's with a group though. Didn't think of the rewards, I might try that out.

Good luck!


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