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  • cumslutlenin [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    I've had this problem too, and it usually happens because I don't have a strong sense of where I want the story/piece to end up. This tends to lead to the pace getting draggy and the energy sputters out. Or dicking around too much with the opening. Fuck having the perfect opening, that shit is a trap when you're writing a draft. But if you focus on your ending, a great climax or a perfect image or a really satisfying resolution, then you're more motivated to cover those miles to get there. Throw your energy at that ending like it's full communism and make it happen. :lenin-pogger:

  • qublics [they/them,she/her]
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    4 years ago

    often when people write, they are writing to and for themselves, it is therapeutic; but once you've scratched your own itch, resolved your own contradiction or interest in the piece, some writers lose interest.
    to get past this, the goal of your writing must be clearer. why are you doing it? who are you trying to reach? what are you trying to change?
    if you're just practicing your writing, or trying to formulate your own ideas, then don't worry about finishing it. or just publish the incomplete piece.

    also some people just aren't neurotypical, shifting interests and obsessions can be normal for so many people; just ask programmers how many unfinished passion projects they have.

  • qublics [they/them,she/her]
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    4 years ago

    get a co-writer. if they read it, and think it's not worth finishing either, then don't waste more time or worry about it.
    really the problem is the world is overloaded with media; we need quality not quantity.

  • hopelesscomrade [they/them]
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    4 years ago

    I've never been able to finish anything, mostly due to a shit life and Depression. The only difference now is that I don't care if I finish anything.