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What creative project have you long wanted to start but never have? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 4 months ago by SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Could be a painting, a story, a movie, woodworking, absolutely anything. Also why?

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[–] Mothra@mander.xyz 14 points 4 months ago (3 children)

A novel. First because I'm not sure on some key aspects of the plot, second because I'm not an amazing writer

[–] pugsnroses77@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago

you wont get any better at writing by avoiding it. start writing out your current key plot points and see if your pen can guide you towards some others

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago

Also maybe check out the "snowball" outlining method. There's no secret sauce, except whatever actually gets you writing

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 months ago

What the other person said: practice in public. You'll learn faster and actually get stuff done. It'll feel like walking down Main Street with no clothes on, but you'll actually make progress.

I started a writing club on here specifically because I'm such trash at holding myself accountable to creative stuff. And it's not like I'm Isaac Asimov now, but I'm definitely making more stuff than if I hadn't tried.

Anyway, I know it's easier said than done, and actual execution can feel so uncomfortable, but I recommend it.