Rose Herondale-Greenbriar
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Issabelle Perry:
How do You stay commited to a single project? I love writing but I get new ideas so often and my drive is just filled with half started stories. Help!
Issabelle Perry
Ooo this is a great question, THANK YOU for sending it, Rose!!! First off, I just want to say that you're not alone. Every writer struggles with this at some point in their journey. My best advice is to get some outside accountability. Whether this is a friend who might weekly check-in with you on your progress or a writing group where you keep each other accountable. This is useful because you have to get something done so you have progress to report. When you get a new idea, one thing you can do is to write it in a journal or a document with story ideas or even email them to yourself, that way you don't forget it. However, when you start feeling the temptation to abandon your story for another, try to find some ways that will help reignite the excitement. Maybe you have a friend who always encourages you and just talking about your story to him/her boosts your motivation. Or you could create a playlist to listen to or a Pinterest board to look at whenever you lose interest. Finally, ask yourself why you can't commit to this project. Is it because you're so excited to write the ending or some other scene but you feel like you'll never make it there. Then write that scene! Is it because you're unsure what will happen next? Maybe take a moment to brainstorm or outline. Are you not making the progress that you want? Set weekly and monthly goals and keep track of the progress you ARE making. It is so encouraging to see how those small word counts add up. Are you bored with your story? Blow something up. (Okay that one was more of a joke, but that's literally what I do if I get bored in my novel. XD I blow up a ship or something... it's fun. XD) I hope this helps, and thank you again SO much for the question. Best of wishes in your writing. Don't give up because you've got this!!!
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The only book that I know you're writing is Heir to His Crown... What else are you working on?
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