Do you ever ask yourself...

[themostepotente]

Why do I fucking bother? That notion seems to be my lot in life.

So I'm sitting here with my violin in my lap for writing inspiration, and I'm half tempted to chuck it across the fucking room. *sighs* So I'm here once again asking myself the eternal question 'why do I even bother?'

I think after this last fic, I'm going to take a break from writing. I may just quit for good.

I need to finish this sorry ass Snucius fic because I made a promise. Fuck promises.

Comments

[lonestarkate.livejournal.com]

Oh, love...It's always up to you, but I for one will miss your writing. Just don't completely leave us, eh?

{And, yeah, I ask my self that all the time.} *hugs*

[kaptainsnot.livejournal.com]

-snugs- It's totally your decision to make, if you think it's the best thing to do -- but I know I would miss your writing. Perhaps, if you're finding it such a burden/stress, you should take a break; it may just get more frustrating otherwise.

Why bother? -pets- I know what you mean.

[electricandroid.livejournal.com]

you go I'll miss you :( but your choice to make. And fuck it, if it is not fun, don't bother stressing yourself out over it. And if I can help - you have my IM

[ptyx.livejournal.com]

I don't know you, and I've just read one of your Snarry ficlets (and I liked it!), but I'm going to ask you anyway: aren't you being too hard on yourself?

[plausive.livejournal.com]

If I beg, will you stay? I can beg really well, it's not beneath me. I'll beg all pretty like.

/shameless groveling

I mean if you need to take a break, you should. fandom isn't fun when you're not enjoying it. However, I'll miss you. I hope everything is all right and that you're just having writers block of something. *hugs*

[smoopy.livejournal.com]

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♥?

[potion-devotion.livejournal.com]

Just so you know, I think you're a great writer. I understand the need for a break -- I just hope you come back when it starts being fun again. :)

[chaos-rose.livejournal.com]

*patpatpat*

Take a break if you need one. It will come when it's damn good and ready to come.

*waits*

[melpemone.livejournal.com]

Hon, we all feel this way. You might not believe me, but it's true. I happen to know of a certain HP author (no names) whose work is breathtakingly spectacular, but her self esteem is appalling. Writing is such a personal thing - and a lifeblood/motivational force for so many of us - that when it's not going well, we tend to react very badly (and yeah, I'm talking about me. :D).

Writing should be done for the love of it. If it's become a chore, take a break. Because eventually you'll grow to hate creative pursuits and you'll be (more) miserable. Take a step back, try something new. It'll come back to you, I promise.

Hehehehe, this has been as much a peptalk for me as I intend it to be for you. ::laughs::

[http://users.livejournal.com/_hannelore/]

I like the idea of having the violin in your lap for inspiration.

Speaking only for myself, it's worth the bother because it's like walking outside in the grass. You can't really experience the sensation of grass beneath your feet while wearing shoes. Writing is like taking your shoes and socks off. It's the freedom to feel whatever the hell you want, experiencing it all and enjoying it for no one save yourself.

in synch with you

[snapesdarkling.livejournal.com]

yes...i know the feeling, very well. give yourself permission to do something else for a week and don't write if you don't want to. you are a good author and maybe you haven't been told that lately, i don't know. sometimes it's difficult to remember that a lot of people read what you write but don't necessarily comment. usually people who do write will comment because they do know what it feels like when you put something out and not a lot comes back - this whole writing thing,can be lonely. or when you have 'block' like i do right now, or when it just makes no sense.
so just be good to yourself and know that you are competent and loved.