Observations on Jump Starting a Long Stalled Fic

[hobgoblinn]

I may have to set a goal of once a week for posting, at least until I get into some kind of rhythm again. No great loss to you all, I'm sure-- you have plenty else to clutter your f-list.

One thing that I noticed tonight was how over the last couple of months, when I have tried to restart "In Loco Parentis", is how I will write along, and then at the end of a section, some new twist will end the section-- a cliffhanger, out of the blue, apropos of nothing.

I'd love it if anyone on my f-list has had that experience when trying to get back into an old work (one left for over 6 months or a year.) I'd love it even more if you have suggestions for how to overcome it. I have some good notes from 2008 Nano about how this story should go and end, but I can't seem to get back into that space now.

But I'll go back now and try, anyway. Peace to all, and thanks for the warm welcomes back.

Comments

[miamadwyn.livejournal.com]

You didn't bother me at all. And it didn't shut down the conversation. I've suffered from the same things and sometimes all the suggestions just feel wrong.

Thanks for the links!

Also, reading is a big part of writing for me, even if I'm not reading fanfic. Reading something that stirs me emotionally also inspires me to write. So finding more time to read should help you. Good luck!