Plot Therapist
“I believe talking about the story blocks the story.”
“So do I,” I say, wondering where the writer is going with this.
Later in the plot consultation, she reveals that she had reunited with an old friend who had successful published a book. She read it. Now she’s blocked.
“So because you talked to your old friend about your story, you’re blocked?” I asked.
“Yes.”
“Then why are you talking to me about your story?”
Pause.
“Because you’re the block buster…”
Ahhhhhh
The perfect set-up for the punch line. Funny!
I sense a future consultation with you, doctor.
🙂
And because you make us!
Double 🙂
Very lovely. I like it!
I’m stuck. I’m sitting here wasting time, checking emails, FaceBook, even folding laundry. The deadline I set for myself is the end of January. Time is running out. I need a push. I’m not sure what to do, what to write, how to proceed. I need a kick in the seat. I think I’ll go grab my BBP book for inspiration, maybe plot what is already written. At least that will be productive, but I wanted to get that first draft under my belt this month. Grrrr!
I hear music in the background….Who you gonna call?
DJ, if I may — scene track a couple of scenes/events you still have to write. Before you know it, you’ll be at writing again.
Hit a blank spot?? indicate with a note to yourself to fill in at the next draft. Find the next scene/event you want to write, track it, write it.
You have 5 days left. How many pages/words per day to get to the end? Slop end. Vomit draft. Just getting the skeleton done. How many pages per day?
Write them…
I believe in you.
Do that which you long for. Show up for yourself. Do it…
Thank you immeasurably for your words. They are a gift to me. I keep rereading them. I’m set to go today.
Also, I wanted to tell you to check the latest Chico’s catalog. They had the cutest dragonfly items in there, and I thought of you.
Hi DJ Lane,
Thanks for thinking of me!
Dragonfly symbolizes illusion. The image reminds me that all of this on the physical level is but a momentary illusion. Helps me keep things in perspective.