Thursday, May 28, 2009
I Never Know the Ending
I've been accused of having a very active imagination... a flair for the dramatic. I don't consider that an insult, though. I've always thought it just makes me more interesting. Even if I'm primarily the one who thinks so. hah!
So I've embarked down the path of "writing" dozens of times. From the story I wrote in 2nd grade ("Cheerful Chicken and Crazy Claw") to several unfinished novels to my present occupation. I guess I've pretty much been writing my entire life with varying levels of success.
The formal stuff I write at my job is very deadline driven and almost always leads to a tidy, finished product. Same thing with freelance writing projects. All these things that fill my "writing portfolio" are pretty dull but they are not without a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
But I've never been able to bring the personal projects to fruition. I've stuggled with the reason for this. The obvious answer is that work and freelance projects lead to money which is an obvious motivator. However, I recently began an online class on fiction writing and I think I've found the answer.
It probably all stems from lack of passion. But ultimately, I never know how the story ends. Its as simple as that. I can come up with some whiz-bang conversation starters and I can get up to my armpits in scene and details but I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I seriously never know what happens in the end.
I wonder if its a flaw in my imagination? Or like a hiccup in my creativity? I don't know if I'll figure it out or not but I have gathered some new clues to a more structured creative process.
I originally started this blog (or rather its predecessor) as a place to post my writing projects, try stuff out, etc. 220+ posts later I guess its been more of a portal for rants, random and infrequent musings and more rants. My plan is to actually start fulfilling my original intent.
Stephanie is often known for whims and lack of follow through. But I have a good feeling about this.
So I've embarked down the path of "writing" dozens of times. From the story I wrote in 2nd grade ("Cheerful Chicken and Crazy Claw") to several unfinished novels to my present occupation. I guess I've pretty much been writing my entire life with varying levels of success.
The formal stuff I write at my job is very deadline driven and almost always leads to a tidy, finished product. Same thing with freelance writing projects. All these things that fill my "writing portfolio" are pretty dull but they are not without a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
But I've never been able to bring the personal projects to fruition. I've stuggled with the reason for this. The obvious answer is that work and freelance projects lead to money which is an obvious motivator. However, I recently began an online class on fiction writing and I think I've found the answer.
It probably all stems from lack of passion. But ultimately, I never know how the story ends. Its as simple as that. I can come up with some whiz-bang conversation starters and I can get up to my armpits in scene and details but I can't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I seriously never know what happens in the end.
I wonder if its a flaw in my imagination? Or like a hiccup in my creativity? I don't know if I'll figure it out or not but I have gathered some new clues to a more structured creative process.
I originally started this blog (or rather its predecessor) as a place to post my writing projects, try stuff out, etc. 220+ posts later I guess its been more of a portal for rants, random and infrequent musings and more rants. My plan is to actually start fulfilling my original intent.
Stephanie is often known for whims and lack of follow through. But I have a good feeling about this.
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