Hi, L.A.Saxe ,

I found this blog on writing in the Please Review Section.

You seem to struggle with stuff that all writers struggle with in one form or another: how to stick with the idea and keep on developing it. It's hard, there are many distractions to loose interest and hop onto the next idea without fully developing the first one. Indeed, if you keep doing that, you'll never be able to finish a story or write in the first place. Of course, sometimes it's just a sign that the idea is not interesting or good enough.

It seems to me you can use some tools that keep you focused, because the lack of focus is what's bothering you probably.

Joining the different types and kinds of contests here at WdC might work for you. There is a deadline, sometimes there is a theme or subject to go with, and there is always a commitment. You need that commitment to focus and stay put.

Try joining a contest of your liking. There are plenty. They usually start at the beginning of each month, so try "Contest Clues"  [E] and "Writing Contests @ Writing.Com"  [E] and make one or two choices. Sign up and try to stick to it. Because you committed by putting your name in the forum, you might just do it. Just a thought!

Furthermore, I am a fervent blogger journaling, as are many others on this site. You can use blogging for stream-of-consciousness-type writing, which is actually quite interesting to read, or write about any topic that comes to mind. As you have noticed, you are doing quite well in that department and it keeps you writing. So, why not go with that blog? It will keep the flow going, and it will register your attempts at writing that story if you make that one of the objectives in your blog.

All in all, you CAN write but you need to focus. Good luck with that.

Btw: the subjectline and byline of your item here is not NON-E. It's just E. Look it up. You might want to change that because now people are less likely to read it.

Thanks for sharing and keep on writing.

WakeUpAndLive

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