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Chessie
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Hi everyone. I'm partway into the first draft of my story and its not going so well. I have no idea what the hell I'm writing about. I brainstormed and plotted for months before I started to write, with only a handful of ideas I've been holding loosely. But things have been shifting in my story and I feel completely lost.
I don't feel like a channel to the story and characters anymore. I don't have enough scenes, nothing makes sense, and I don't even have a solid idea of what is going on. I do know one thing and its that the main character lacks a sense of security in her life. She feels vulnerable though she doesn't say it, and a lot of crap happens to her that solidifies this insecurity within her.
Besides that, I'm losing connection with the other elements in the story. I don't feel eager to explore things anymore because nothing makes sense. I'm highly frustrated because I'm seriously writing in the dark here...and that feels uncomfortable.
Given the suggestions and support these forums provide, I figured I would post what's going on to see if anyone has helpful suggestions on how maybe they've experienced something similar. I know I just have to keep on writing...but its like I'm writing blindfolded. Thanks for letting me share.
I don't feel like a channel to the story and characters anymore. I don't have enough scenes, nothing makes sense, and I don't even have a solid idea of what is going on. I do know one thing and its that the main character lacks a sense of security in her life. She feels vulnerable though she doesn't say it, and a lot of crap happens to her that solidifies this insecurity within her.
Besides that, I'm losing connection with the other elements in the story. I don't feel eager to explore things anymore because nothing makes sense. I'm highly frustrated because I'm seriously writing in the dark here...and that feels uncomfortable.
Given the suggestions and support these forums provide, I figured I would post what's going on to see if anyone has helpful suggestions on how maybe they've experienced something similar. I know I just have to keep on writing...but its like I'm writing blindfolded. Thanks for letting me share.