Quig

My dear, you are definitely in your head too much lol But if you love writing (and you probably do, considering what you wrote in your post) just take it easy and ease your way back into it.

It sounds like you may be depressed or something. Depression can totally kill your desire to write, and if you love writing, NOT writing can totally add to your depression. Trust me, I know lol But it's all good. Just give yourself some time then work your way into a writing routine.

Routines are the bomb when it comes to writing. Seriously. From my own experience (and mine may be different from yours), getting into a writing routine works wonders. All that hippie-esque "writing under a tree when inspiration strikes" is a load of shit. As relentlessly boring as it sounds, a good work ethic is paramount to good writing.

But remember, writing is a labor of love. Focus on the "love" part and have some fun with it. Before you know it, you'll totally be writing your ass off.

political squaw

It seems you got sucked into a routine

My advice, force yourself to go out more often and visit different places. Just for a walk, even alone when there is nobody to go with. I am no writer or artist, but I assume, the moving factor for them is observing (that's what I have in common with them, I am an observer). When you are out often and visit different places eventually something will bother/fascinate you and you will want to share it with the others. It doesn't have to be a different country or city, it can be just a different street, or a store etc (on your way back home where you usually turn right, just turn left lol and the next time your mom asks you to buy milk, go to some other store) . You don't necessarily have to do something crazy to get out of the routine

Stargirl349

Thank you both. Quig I don't think I'm depressed. Just stuck. Routines don't work for me though, that's why I'm having such a problem, I think. Yea, writing is just that. Lol.

And Squaw your insist is interesting, by changing little things it won't seem like it trying to jump out of this ditch but merely take one step at a time until I reach the top.

Wow, thank you both!!!

MaccaByrd

I have a feeling things will happen and you'll be OK. Wish I could tell you when!

Quig

Try free-writing. Just start with a random thought and write whatever comes to mind. Don't worry about grammar or cohesion or any crap like that. Have fun with it.

MokshaMedicine

Star, aw my dear, I've soo been there. Hugs. I still get like that, I totally had my huge low of that probably towards the end of summer and past couple months. But I'm doing better, slowly I start becoming inspired again, my dreams and daily imagination comes back in spouts. But I had a huge fall into the worse few days of such a state of mind last week. I think we all go through phases. You will find the joy again.

animalsASleaders

Long story short, I used to LOVE to draw. I took a job as a dept mgr in a supermarket, and i didn't paint or draw for three years after taking the job. I got so sucked into daily work, bringing my bills home to look over them at home. Then one day, I just picked up my pad and it went from there ever since

jezstar

don't write, paint or take pictures

do something completely different to what you'd usually do, even if you hate it. it helps to get perspective on your situation and refocus where you're going

heather-hippie

hey, read my story called "the girl with no hope" it may help.