Out of the Muck and Mire, it Breathes again.

[kriadydragon]

Is that...? Why, I think it is. It's my motivation! (Of course, now that I've said it, I've probably jinxed myself.)

It seems my motivation to write has finally started crawling from the muck back into the light of day. Does this mean I'll be whipping out stories left and right? Probably not. To keep my motivation I'll have to tread carefully, epsecially with the original fic underway.

What it does mean is that I have rediscovered my joy of writing. I'm more relaxed about it, am able to immerse myself into the actual writing process and have stopped sweating the small stuff. I've not only, finally, finished a one-shot today, I actually enjoyed writing it and it ended up longer than intended because there was so much I wanted to do with this fic (where as, for the past couple of months, every time I wrote a story I couldn't wait to get the thing over and done with.) I'm also putting together my next SGA chapter story and look forward to writing it.

I'm not sure what's changed - if it was the move, reading a lot more, watching lots and lots of SGA or all of the above - but it's an excellent development that I hope will continue to grow. I was getting a little worried that I was losing my love for writing.

Comments

[karri-kln1671.livejournal.com]

YAY! I hope it will stick around! (Now can you point me towards mine?)

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

I hope it sticks around too. I really do wish I could figure out what has spark this renewel in case my motivation decides to take a hike again. Really, it's like it was lost, I tripped over it and viola! It's back.

I'm wondering if it's the change of scenery. I can't really explain it, but ever since we moved into the new house I have been feeling incredibly at ease. In turn, my desire to write is at a much higher level. I think this just goes to show that moving really was meant to be.

[ninja007.livejournal.com]

I'm so very happy for you and jealous at the same time.

I've had writer's block for so long. But, some day....

I can't wait to read what you've got going!

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Thanks! There seems to be a catch, though, in that all I want to write SGA-fanfic wise is canon or canon-ish stories. Which is a problem as I have a lot of unfinished AUs. But then I've always had trouble with AUs. I also think the season finale is to blame because all I want to do is go back and "fill in the blanks", as it were (i.e. write those unseen adventures in between episodes. So basically what I've always been doing since I started writing SGA stuff ;)).

You should try watching SGA back-to-back, starting with season one if you have it. Sci-fi was doing a little marathon and that really jump-started the motivation to finish the fic I just, well, finished.

[ninja007.livejournal.com]

I started a fic, it's slash so you might not like it, titled "Dinarzade's Request". It's where John is kidnapped and turned into a slave. His new owner 'wants' him, but John's answer is very negative. He's been in a relationship with Cameron Mitchell for years. Long distance, but a stable one. Just before his 'owner' is going to have him killed John starts telling these outrageous stories (true ones) and it saves his life. The story is based on the line of "Arabian Nights". I had started re-reading that story last summer, but I haven't finshed as this fic took over my brain.

Then writer's block....

I also have fics from the genre Farscape and SG-1, as well. All unfinished. Crap.

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Yeah, me and slash are pretty much like the same ends of a very powerful and volatile magnet... strapped to nukes. But the idea sounds cool :D

My files are getting packed with unfinished stories. With most it's a matter of motivation, with others I either need to rewrite them (which I'm not a fan of) or the plots have stalled (which sucks because they're good stories. Transition points seem to be a weakness of mine.)

[titan5.livejournal.com]

This makes me very happy for you because I know what it's like to have the motivation take a vacation without you, and very happy to me because I'll eventually have good stuff to read.

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Thank you. Yes, ideas are pouring in, ideas I actually want to write. Mucho whump in them too :D.

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

Living in a new house maybe? Change of environment usually makes a person happy and takes the stress out of things (sometimes at least?)

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's what I'm wondering, because we've all been feeling a sense of relief and contentment since moving here. And, personally, I was in dire need of some kind of change in my life. So I'm definitely leaning toward that... and teh season finale because that's when things really jump-started for me ;).

[timespirt.livejournal.com]

I can believe that!

[wildcat88.livejournal.com]

Yay! That's great to hear. I can't wait to see what new and exciting things you have in store for us. *vbg*

[kriadydragon.livejournal.com]

Soon, very soon :D

Thank you

[(Anonymous)]

I only recently discovered your fanfic on fanfiction.net while desperately searching one night for some good Sheppard whump. I’ve now read all your stories there and a few days ago followed your link to your LJ. I wasn’t ever aware of your writing “slump” but to read that you have found a renewed joy for writing is wonderful. You are truly a gifted writer and it would be a shame to lose someone of your talent and ability. Thank you for all the time and effort you have poured into crafting your stories. It is truly a gift to fans like me who love these characters and get to spend time with them on new adventures thanks to writers such as yourself. (And as a gen only fanfic reader, special heartfelt thanks for creating a safe slash free zone to play in.)

[flingslass.livejournal.com]

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