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I know this is a normal cycle of creativity slump.
I know that having a gigantic event this week is taking a lot of thought process, leaving less for creativity.
I know that this has happened before and has always resulted in creative outpouring happening again.
I know making slow progress is still progress and that's important.
I know there's life stuff going on that's taking up a lot of time and causing emotional stuff, and it's more difficult to balance work life on top of that.
I know all of this, but I'm still worried that I'll never get my creativity back, that writing will be this painstaking forever.
In the classic ‘just read the same sentence about 100 times over while editing and now I don’t know what words are’ predicament 😭
Alternatives To Using AI Art For Visualising Your Writing
General:
Pinterest boards
Paying for commissions
Finding people online who are already asking for drawing ideas (NOT requesting free commissions from people)
Using your own art
Art swaps if the problem is that you can't come up with the ideas solo
Characters:
Picrews
The Sims
Any other form of game that allows for a good level of character customisation
Interiors/Exteriors:
Minecraft
The Sims
Home design games
Landscapes/Cities:
Minecraft
IRL locations
Animal Crossing
Maps:
Minecraft
Map creation tools online
Spill something on a piece of paper and draw around the outline
a lot of times I find myself comparing my writing to people who have been doing this way longer than me. I feel like it’s not good because i’m not at the same level they are, and if i change this or change that then maybe i’ll be happier with my works!
But, everyone starts somewhere. It takes time to find your writing style and even more time to get it to where you want it to be. Just because you feel your writing isn’t as good as someone else’s doesn’t mean you’re a horrible writer.
don’t compare yourself to people who’ve finished the process that you’ve just started !
time to rewrite two whole scenes a few hours before they need to be finished just cause the pacing is weird. fuck me
*white knuckle grip on the bathroom sink, through clenched teeth* you write because you love it - because you love it
Being a writer is trying to google things as inconspicuously as possible so you don’t end up on a watch list.
Anyway does anyone know how many pounds of force would be required to break a windshield with someone’s head?
Life imitates art -
or maybe art imitates life, but in doing that, it became much more beautiful that the original. What are the implications of that? Of course, life isn't bad. It's not always ugly - the world is beautiful, and the things that can happen when human souls meet are truly magical. But life is also raw, unstructured, unpolished. Which you can only say by comparing it to art.
Isn't that crazy? Art can only imitate life, imitate the human mind and the things we can imagine. But in doing that, it has found all the best versions of every moment, and now it can show us how things could be. Every piece of art is perfect, in the sense that it's more perfect than the world it came from - idealized, purified.
Connections between humans can be beautiful - this is only an example. Every kind interaction is pure in its own way. But do we still look at them the same after seeing how they can, literally, become art? All the hidden mechanisms between individuals have been analyzed and pondered for millennia, people have thought and felt, and then they took only the beatiful parts and put them together. Coincidental meetings turn into arcs. Awkward muttered words turn into thought-out phrases. This is how things could be. Is this how things should be?
We have admired perfection for so long that maybe, just maybe, we have forgotten that humans are clumsy, and so is fate.
I need to stream my writing on twitch or some shit. Nobody would watch but it'd make sure that I don't get too distracted
i’m researching light symbolism while editing my book and it’s so weird that the healing one is the green light when it’s so often used in movies to depict something evil
note to self: in the future, when creating variables, give them names that won't make me go "wtf is this supposed to be" if I ever take a long break
If you ever think your chapters are too long: don’t.
I once read a fanfic that had a chapter totaling 60k words. A chapter.
You’re doing fine.
Oftentimes when I used to write fanfic, I would feel like I was a kid again, making up neverending stories for my dolls and toys
will somebody please explain how to make a dialouge heavy scene not feel ,,, stuck? stagnant? boring? not bad?
it makes me feel like such a bad writer fr because action scenes + exposition in the beginning to get to a later point in the story is so hard without info dumping. for once I want to start at the beginning of a story and write it through but I can't. I practice but I feel like I'm not making any progress idk
The feminine urge to scrap this whole chapter I’m working on and completely start over
I have this toxic trait which is that I want people to have already read my fic and tell me what they think of it as soon as it's posted.
Writing Rage: How To Make Your Characters Seem Angry
Anger is a powerful emotion that can add depth and intensity to your character's personality. If you're facing issues realistically expressing your characters' rage, here are some quick tips to help you get the ball rolling. Whether your character is seething with quiet rage or exploding in a fit of fury, these tips will help you convey their emotions vividly to your readers.
This is blog one in my writing different emotions series. Go check it out to explore more emotions!
Facial Expressions
Furrowed Brows: Describe the deep lines between their eyebrows, signaling frustration or intensity.
Tightened Jaw: Mention their clenched jaw, indicating suppressed anger or tension.
Narrowed Eyes: Highlight how their eyes narrow, showing suspicion, irritation, or anger.
Raised Upper Lip: Note the slight curl of the lip, suggesting disdain or contempt.
Flared Nostrils: Describe how their nostrils flare, indicating heightened emotions like anger or aggression.
Body Language and Gestures
Crossed Arms: Show their defensive stance, portraying resistance or defiance.
Pointing Finger: Describe them pointing accusatively, conveying aggression or assertion.
Fist Clenching: Mention their clenched fists, symbolizing anger or readiness for confrontation.
Hand Gestures: Detail specific hand movements like chopping motions, indicating frustration or emphasis.
Aggressive Posturing: Describe them leaning forward, invading personal space to intimidate or assert dominance.
Posture
Tense Shoulders: Highlight their raised or tense shoulders, indicating stress or readiness for conflict.
Upright Stance: Describe their rigid posture, showing control or a desire to appear strong.
Stiff Movements: Mention their jerky or abrupt movements, reflecting agitation or impatience.
Eye Contact
Intense Stares: Describe their intense or prolonged gaze, signaling confrontation or challenge.
Avoiding Eye Contact: Note how they avoid eye contact, suggesting discomfort or a desire to disengage.
Glaring: Mention how they glare at others, conveying hostility or disapproval.
Dialogue
Raised or strained tone with variations in pitch reflects heightened emotions.
Short, clipped sentences or abrupt pauses convey controlled anger.
Use of profanity or harsh language intensifies verbal expressions of anger.
Volume increase, from whispers to shouts, mirrors escalating anger levels.
Monotonous or sarcastic tone adds layers to angry dialogue.
Interruptions or talking over others signify impatience and frustration.
Aggressive verbal cues like "I can't believe..." or "How dare you..." express anger explicitly.
Reactions
Physical Reactions: Detail physical responses like increased heart rate, sweating, or trembling, showing emotional arousal.
Defensive Maneuvers: Describe how they react defensively if someone tries to touch or talk to them, such as stepping back or raising a hand to ward off contact.
Object Interaction
Aggressive Handling: Show them slamming objects, throwing things, or gripping items tightly, reflecting anger or aggression.
Use of Props: Mention how they use objects to emphasize their emotions, like slamming a door or clenching a pen.
Descriptive Words:
Verbs:
Roared with fury, expressing unbridled anger.
Snapped in frustration, indicating sudden irritation.
Shouted angrily, releasing pent-up emotions.
Glared fiercely, showing intense displeasure.
Slammed objects in rage, symbolizing anger's physical manifestation.
Grunted in annoyance, displaying impatience.
Raged vehemently, portraying uncontrolled anger.
Adjectives:
Furious and incensed, conveying intense anger.
Seething with rage, bubbling beneath the surface.
Livid and fuming, exhibiting visible anger.
Agitated and irritated, showing growing impatience.
Enraged and wrathful, expressing extreme anger.
Vexed and irate, indicating annoyance.
Infuriated and incandescent, highlighting explosive anger.
Looking For More Writing Tips And Tricks?
Are you an author looking for writing tips and tricks to better your manuscript? Or do you want to learn about how to get a literary agent, get published and properly market your book? Consider checking out the rest of Haya’s book blog where I post writing and publishing tips for authors every Monday and Thursday! And don’t forget to head over to my TikTok and Instagram profiles @hayatheauthor to learn more about my WIP and writing journey!
Huh, I didn't see that coming.
- Me writing a story written and outlined by me.
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