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p4ndawrites · 10 days

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Love never felt easier

Tags: Female Reader, love interest insert, no mention of Y/N

Hey Guys! So this is just me getting back into writing so sorry if it's a bit rusty. Eitherway I hope you enjoy!

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She loved him. Didn't she?

The constant thrum of her heartbeat that spiked when he was around had proven that. Though she played it off easily considering how playful she was around others, but surely…

Surely, this was different.

Perhaps it started with the small things, like noticing the way he would tap his pencil on the desk to fill the silence, the constant 'ticking' serving as a way for others to know that he was bored. Or how he wasn't afraid to be himself even if others thought negatively about him. The happy, over-the-top personality that somehow made it so much easier to hide the growing feelings she felt under a veil of irritation yet also made it difficult to hide the smile that almost always appeared when he was around.

When had it even started? Was it after she threatened to hit him with her bag? Or was it when she asked him over for their weekly movie night?

Maybe it had started when he had stayed over the night last month and woke to her silent sobs that she thought she could get out without waking him. When he wrapped his arms around her, teasing her in hopes her anger would overtake her sadness (no one said he was good at comforting others, but the thought counts) because he'd rather see her yelling than crying. How she had woken up that morning to his blanket being thrown over her own, him lying asleep on the other couch that somehow had been pulled closer to her own.

Or maybe, just maybe it had been because he never spoke of it again. He would tease and nag, but he'd never ask her why she was crying because he knew that she would have told him if she were comfortable with it.

Either way, the point is that she fell for him, hadn't she? Every action, every smile, every word, she had softened quite a bit recently towards him. No longer would she snap at him as much as she did before, seeming to go for more of a teasing approach just to see his smile widen as he took on the challenge.

Now that she thinks about it, she probably had been in love with him for a while and only realized it now when it was too much to ignore. People seem to think that it's easy for one to notice when their feelings change for someone, but how do you know when everything feels the same?

Same words, different font.

The point is, she's pretty sure that she fell for him. Now what should she do? No one gave detailed instructions on how to deal with the emotion, and now she was completely in the dark.

But all in all, no matter how irritating he may be and how many times she wished he had an off switch, she's glad she fell for him.

Because even though she's in the dark about what to do now, he'll be the light to pull her out of it.

He always is.

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racfoam · 5 months

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Rac: Writing slumps are the worst. There's onl 4 chapters left. 2022 me would have had this finished in 2 months, update each bi-weekly and bam, done. I hate how slow I became with writing. I feel my writing is bad.

Random post: It can be bad writing. Just write it.

#writing slump

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bipolaritysucksbutslaps · 2 months

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guys, did you know that you can ask chatgpt to write you a scene, and then look at it and think, 'bruh, i could write it better'? it can actually help you getting out of your writing block??? this is my biggest discovery i'm actually so happy

#writers on tumblr #writing #ao3 #writeblr #ao3 fanfic #fanfic #chatgpt #writers block #creative writing #writing inspiration #writers and poets #writerscommunity #writing slump #writing struggles #writing stuff #writers #writer

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writing-with-olive · 2 years

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Getting back into creative writing

So if anyone ever finds themself in the "hey I got too overwhelmed by Life tm and had to drop creative writing, but I miss it and I want to go back but I'm struggling to pick up where I left of" kinda situation, I got a few tips that might be worth a try (noting of course that everyone's brains work differently and all that so if these don't work don't worry about it too much - you WILL get back into it, it's just that you might need a different solution

1 - Look at some of your old projects

Did you have any kind of mood boards, incorrect quotes, outlines, prose from a project you wanna get into or you remember enjoying working on? Check them out again! Sometimes getting back into the process is hard because you're out of touch with the characters or world or plot which can make forward progress feel way more daunting. So explore what you have down already, and if you feel inspired, add to the collection - no pressure of course :D

2 - Make it REALLY easy to work on your project

For example, if you're working on plotting, set up a timeline with sticky notes somewhere where you can leave it up for weeks at a time. If you get an idea, jot it down on the sticky note and then place it on the timeline in approximately the spot you think it would fit. You can see progress growing, and if you only have one idea in a day, you can still make use of it without having to go too out of your way to make it happen. Or if you're in the drafting phase, an option could be to leave the doc open so you can just get right back into it if inspiration strikes.

A lot of writing advice will talk about how this is a craft about discipline, about how habits built inspiration, and if you're trying to write as a full-time career, then yeah that's probably true. But this is about getting into it as a passion again and that's the kind of thing that can be done better (in my experience) from a sense of excitement and freedom rather than one of commitment. So this tip is more about maximizing how far inspiration alone can go without worrying too much about the other stuff - that can come later.

3 - Find some people to encourage you

I'm going to differentiate here between "encourage" and "hold you accountable." Remember - the goal here is to make writing feel like a natural and exciting part of life again, rather than another thing to add to the to-do list. So these people are going to be the ones that cheer you on when you make progress or do something cool, rather than the ones who press you to keep writing, writing, writing. Though if you build up steam in the future and want to transition, that is always an open option.

4 - Try different forms

Creativity is creativity. If the specific type of creative writing you used to do isn't working for you right now, try other styles. Maybe you want to do longer form if you used to do short stories, or vice versa. Or switch it up between original fiction and fan works. See what sparks the most joy and run with it.

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ithinkabouttzu · 5 months

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my motivation to write is non existent atp, I just tried to write and ending up starting at a blank screen for 30 mins like this 😐

if someone has any tips or advice on getting out of a writing slump let me know!!!! 😭😭

#send help #writing slump #i need some motivation #i just 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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riaisnthere · 1 year

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Summoning the Will to Write when you're Stuck

(this is a repost from instagram :D)

So I've been stuck in a writing slump the last few weeks and now I'm re-visiting my own advice lol. Slumps suck—especially the writing ones.

Not actually stopping with writing

So yeah, this is probably some weird advice for someone in a writing slump, but from all the tidbits and advice posts I've seen, this one is most prominent! I tried it, and at first, it didn't help at all. Even just 5 sentences were difficult, so I thought to just move on from this technique because it wasn't for me. Then I realized, after spending the last few weeks world-building (thank you nanowrimo 2022 for the scrivener subscription <3) instead of continuing my draft, that I WAS still writing, which is where I'm trying to go with this point. If you can't continue writing on your draft, for now, work on your world-building or jot down scenes you want to explore way later. It's still writing, even if it's just notes.

Finding Inspiration (however that process works for you)

For me, that means listening to the songs I saved that remind me of my characters or scenes in my WIP or re-reading books that inspired me to want to become a better writer, or even browsing my WIP's pinterest folders or reviewing my world-building document to get back in the mood of my world. If I'm not too deep in a slump, doing this helps me tremendously!

Acting out your scenes

This might be a little strange to those who haven't tried it, but with an active imagination on your side, this might help a lot to get excited in your writing again. Sometimes, the cause of getting into a slump happens when I don't know how to continue a scene, and I just fixate on it with no answer in sight. Instead of staring at my screen for hours, though, what I usually do to hash out those details is by getting up, putting on my headphones, finding a song that fits the mood of the scene, and just start moving back and forth in my room and pretend I'm there as one of the characters or just the 'cameraman.' Again, a little weird but if it helps, it helps! (I've come to learn this is called Maladaptive Daydreaming LMAO)

Re-reading what you have so far

Re-reading what you've written already with no distractions or music or any will behind it can give you the will you need to get back into continuing where you had left off. Perhaps it's because you can be sent back into that brain setting of 'Creating! Writing! Words!' or just becoming more motivated again to finish what you had started when you read what you had first started with. I hope that makes sense... (this was the method I used back then to get out of a slump... i'll try it again and see if it works)

#writing tips #tips for writing :)#writing advice #a repost from last year #with new comments in parentheses #writer things #writing slump #author thoughts #writers life

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itsswritten · 18 days

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📢 announcement 📢

I am in a writing slump. I repeat, I am in a writing slump.

So sorry on any fic delays, but I’m in a bit of a funk! If you have any advice to get me out of this, that would be much appreciated 🫶🏻

But for now I might not have anything new till next week so I’m sorry :(

#help your girl out #writing slump #writing #writing struggles #acotar

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andreafmn · 28 days

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Hello everyone! I know I’ve been MIA for a bit. March has been an absolutely busy month. Between house work, Olivia, and everything life, I’ve been in a serious reading and writing slump. But I promise I am trying really hard to finish the current 15+ WIPs I’ve started between my chapter es series and one shots. I really really am working as fast as I can.

I know there are many cliffhangers and long awaited chapters in my stories that y’all have been highly anticipating and I want to put them out as fast as I can. In the meantime please enjoy this latest picture of my daughter. And thank you all for being so patient 💖

#andreafmn #writing #updates #story update #update #writers block #writing slump #writing update #twilight #teen wolf #criminal minds #avatar #Harry Potter #marvel #cute kitty #kitty cat #kitty #kitten

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lovelythethingsbrainrot · 2 months

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Gonna be honest, I'm still in a horrible writing slump. I hoped editing would help get the juices flowing, but I'm struggling even doing that. There will be updates...

Eventually.

Probably.

#ao3 #ao3 writer #mentally ill writer #ao3 fanfic #fanfic #fanfiction #fanfiction things #fandom #fandom things #slump #writing slump #reading slump #writer's block

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mamazsposts · 9 months

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hey my loves <33 i’m so so so sorry i haven’t been writing i’ve been in a big writing slump/i don’t have a lot of energy right now. i see your guys requests and i can’t wait to write all of them. i’ll try and get back into it as soon as i can. ❤️

#little!reader #age regression #age regressor #age re safe space #safe agere #agere community #agere blog #writing slump

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a-reader-and-a-writer · 9 months

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I really hate to be this person but I'm at an extremely low point with my writing. I'm standing on the edge and am about to throw in the writing towel and say screw it, no matter how much I don't want to. But I just need something.

I have so many ideas and WIPs I want to finish, but then I look at the interactions on my last five or six fics and wonder if it is worth it.

I at least get a few people asking in the comments or sending me asks about the next part of a series but they don't give me any reason why they liked it so far or what they hope to see in the future.

I know I'm a mediocre writer at best and I never expect or think I deserve interactions of any kind. But I'm asking for just the slightest engagement. An ask, a reblog with a comment, a DM, just anything about any of my ongoing series or WIPs I've talked about so I can get out of this writing black hole I'm in.

Regardless, I do want everyone who has ever read, liked, reblogged, commented, or interacted in any way with me or my stories to know how much it means to me. Joining tumblr and meeting so many wonderful people and sharing our interests is the first time in over a decade I've really felt like I found a place to belong and I can never thank you all enough 💕

#thanks!#vee gets real #writing slump

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luckyy19 · 2 years

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I haven’t written in days and it’s Brandon Sanderson’s fault. You’re going to end the mistborn trilogy like that and then expect me to just go about my life like that didn’t happen??You expect me to be able to create after that shit????

#writblr #writer problems #writing slump #bookblr #brandon sanderson #mistborn #forever screaming about the ending

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raving-raven-writing · 21 days

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Writer's Problem

So, right now, my brain is having issues trying to focus on any one WIP and actually write more then a sentence or a few words. I've been in slumps before, so I'm hoping that it won't last too long. Although, I find that I get discouraged rather easy, so some feedback from those that like/get excited about stuff I've written, might help me out a bit.

#avatar fanficton #atwow fics #writing slump #writer problems #polls #my wips #fanfiction #ao3fic #ao3 writers

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bipolaritysucksbutslaps · 3 months

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update i've fallen in such big writing slump that i might actually break down crying any second now

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lyralit · 10 months

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hello, i hope i'm not bothering you with my question. it will be long so please bear with me. you see, i know i can write quite well. in fact, many people told me the same thing: that they found my wordings pleasant, that they always like reading my stories, etc. the problem is, i cannot make a heart-touching story. it just seems... distant. just a bunch of words strung together and look pretty from afar but that's it. i don't think i've ever wrote something that can move someone deeply. i've tried designing different character, someone who's close to me so i can symphatize, but in the end i still failed. it's been my problem since forever and i can feel myself falling into a slump. do you have a idea of what i should do? i'd gladly take any suggestion. thank you. (and sorry for my english)

hi. (I've got a lot of asks and haven't gotten to any of them so sorry this has taken so long).

honestly, two things. the first is that is your goal to write a heart-touching story, or is your goal to share one based off of something you lived? I feel like there's a heartbeat to stories that come from genuine emotion, if that makes sense. and if you question it, ask for feedback! try and see what moves you in other writing.

and secondly—this is your writing. you're the one who strung together the words, who worked together the characters—the writer will always see its flaws.

don't stop writing. it doesn't need to be good, it just needs t be there!

#you've got this #lyralit #lovely person <3 #writing slump

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lqveharrington · 29 days

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i’m posting a short one-shot on sunday for my brain rot because i’ve been in both writing and reading slump 💔

#august’s thoughts 🐢#brain rot #taylor swift #writing slump #reading slump

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