Not Fair! Writer's Block...Sort Of

[amberfocus]

I've got freaking writer's block on the last chapter, or what I'm assuming is the last chapter, of Wolf Moon.  Argh!  I've been trying all day and it just doesn't want to come out right.  *sighs* *thumps bed*  On the bright side I have the first 610 words of Hunger Moon written.  Opens with the TARDIS' POV.  Don't appear to have writer's block on that one.  I'm tempted to work on some more crack!fic.  I've got a Jack, Donna, Ten in the works and usually it's stubborn, but since the normally easy Wolf Moon is being a bear, maybe the crack!fic will work this time?  I don't know.

School's out in an hour and a half and then it's off to town to see the chiropractor for my shoulder, gas up at Costco, grab dinner and then back to the soccer practice fields.  And tonight is American Idol, so I know I won't be sitting around writing then.  Well, I do tend to write during the commercials if I'm in a groove, but I'm so not today.

I'm wondering if part of this block is that I simply don't want to see Wolf Moon come to an end?  I know that's utterly silly, but I wouldn't put it past me.

I've been doing my Romana research for book 8 in the Better with You series.  I watched Ribos Operation over the course of the last few days.  I know it's not the version of Romana I'm using, but I thought I'd go back to the beginning and see what aspects of her personality carry over anyway.  I know there is a Romana 3 from the books, but I'm going to ignore that because there is just no way I am going to do all of that research, too.  I'd have to buy the books, not just rent eppies from Netflix.  And I like Romana 2, she works best in the series with the whole frilly pink thing.

I've been reading Lungbarrow off the BBC/Doctor Who website.  It's weird.

Suppose I'm procratinating now.  Time to go bang my head against the Wolf Moon wall again.  Or maybe I should write a chapter of Repercussions.  *growls at self*

Comments

[azriona.livejournal.com]

I'm wondering if part of this block is that I simply don't want to see Wolf Moon come to an end? I know that's utterly silly, but I wouldn't put it past me.

No, that makes total sense to me. I've had the same trouble before, when I don't want to end a story, so I declare all writings to be complete and total shit and bang my head against a wall for a few hours. Sleep on it a few nights; it'll get better and write itself eventually.

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

I gave up for today. I'll try again tomorrow. It's not that it's bad. It's that it just isn't quite right. I've had a few chapters like that which have required several rewrites before I was happy with them but for the most part I've really been lucky with this story and it has just flowed out of me like magic. I just need to find the magic again. Maybe I'll dream it out tonight, sometimes that happens and it really works to break the block.

[amyo67.livejournal.com]

I have to agree. I mean if I were writing, which I have no talent for, I would probably want the last chapter to be absolutely perfect and would probably get blocked. I am sure it will be great. I have yet to be dissapointed in any of what you write.

Oh, you can find most of the episodes with Romana I at youtube. In the last two weeks I have watched Ribos Operation and The Pirate Planet. Since you are a little blocked, I am thinking tonight maybe I will visit youtube and watch The Stones Of Blood. After I read other fanfic of course and watch Dancing WIth the Stars. I highly recommend The Pirate Planet, though. The Doctor has some thoroughly hysterical moments.
Good luck. I look forward to seeing the next chapter and maybe I will reread the last couple again. I am so enjoying them.

Thanks

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

I think it'll come. It's just taking some time. Inspiration will hit, though, it always does.

I plan to watch all the rest of the Key to Time and then all the other Romana eppies in order. I'll have to check youtube out. But I like the extras so I usually get Who stuff from Netflix.

[blemt.livejournal.com]

I've been a horrible reader and haven't given any feedback either here or on Teaspoon. Mea Culpa. I've been reading since part one and realized today that I've left NOTHING.

This has been a wonderful story. I've loved following the progression of the characters. Through a very stressful time of year at work, my daily hit of Wolf Moon has become a bright point in the day. I actually have you bookmarked on my iPhone so I can check from work and get a fix. :)

As someone who does daily inspirational writing for a fitness community, I know what a pain in the neck it is when the muse wanders off. I hope your muse finds the end of Wolf Moon soon. I look forward to my next visit with Nine and Rose.

Again, thank you so much for the small gift you give folks like me. It's just a story, but that brief escape from reality can make a huge difference in the day.

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

Hello. *waves* Welcome here. Always love to hear from someone new. I'm so thrilled you like it. And you're very welcome for the story. I'm happy it makes a difference in your day.

[wiggiemomsi.livejournal.com]

Oooh, oooh, I have a GREAT idea! Write a *smut* last chapter to end; after all, you do those better than anyone else I've read. :O) Then just roll over into Hunger Moon, and no one will even notice! *Hopeful anticipation of more smut dance*

[ageless-aislynn.livejournal.com]

Best idea ever! :D ;) ♥!

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

*snorts*

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

LOL. Oh, you would. *grins* I just may have to. I wanted to end on a non-smutty note, but I think that might be part of the problem. Especially considering how Hunger Moon starts. Hmm... Well, we'll see if smut wants to be written tomorrow or not.

[nina-ds.livejournal.com]

And here I am envying you your productivity - I'm still stuck on something from New Year's - I don't even know why. I know where I want to go. I've got everyone in formal wear in the most decadent place on earth since the late Romans, and they're just standing there, no matter how hard I poke.

I have no advice, really, but pushing it rarely works for me. Since you're writing sequels, perhaps realizing that this isn't really the end but the end of the beginning? /Churchill

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

Oh, sorry, that's a nasty case of writer's block. Hope it goes away soon.

I'm sure I'll be fine tomorrow. This story won't rest for long, it never does.

[fishface44.livejournal.com]

Hmmm. You say you might not want it to end? Could that be because this is one of the most amazing things ever posted on here or on Teaspoon? Go figure! Be nicer to yourself, and please stop banging your head on the wall.*hands you ice pack* You have been writing this brilliantly and I am sure you will soon decide what you want to do to end this delightful story. Just reading (maybe even this fic) and watching classic Who sounds like an excellent plan till those plot bunnies suddenly sneak up on you. *applauds all your hard work*

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

For me, it's the most amazing thing I've ever had in my head, the most amazing thing I've ever put down on paper (er...computer screen), it has just been this amazing thing from beginning to end and it's a huge part of me and I don't want to say good-bye to it. But I won't be really. I'll just be moving on to the next book in the series. I need to focus on that and get to it, I suppose.

[ageless-aislynn.livejournal.com]

I'd say that would be more than enough to block you! But don't beat yourself up over it, just give it some time and I have no doubt that it'll come to you! :D

And wow, I'm just totally impressed that you were able to start Hunger Moon before you even finished Wolf Moon! ;) You're gooooooood, girl! ;)

*gives you cookies to munch on while you're waiting for the muse to get her ducks in a row* ;) ♥!

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

Well, the opening monologue of Hunger Moon came into my head fully formed so I kind of didn't have a choice but to write it down, so... *shrugs* Ooo, cookies... Maybe if I add some caffeine the sugar rush will get me through.

[themusecalliope]

I've got a bit of writer's block (after all of the computer trouble) on my fic too. As a muse, I can't smack myself, but on the off-chance that it helps...

*SMACK*! You have been struck by the muse. Go forth and create!

[amberfocus.livejournal.com]

*laughs* I think it worked. I have ideas this morning.

[themusecalliope]

Yay!