I think most writers have gone through that amazing feeling of having a new idea pop into their minds, finding its way to the writer’s heart and filling it with desire to put that idea to work. The problem is, also, most of the time, we already have a work in progress.
It’s really hard to turn that shiny new idea down and focus solely on your already started WIP. So I don’t. Yup, I give in completely. I just know I’ll end up doing it anyway.
However, I also know I can’t get too caught up in that, so I have rules.
Completely Random but Necessary Rules
- The idea has to be awesome enough
- I can’t write a thing of the story before I define where it’s set and have spent a decent amount of hours imagining it.
- I can’t dedicate more than a month to it.
I need these because if not, I’ll be completely lost and swimming in an ocean of unfinished drafts. I’m already swimming in a kiddie pool, but I’m trying not to make it bigger than it should.
Right now, I’m in the process of developing a new idea, and I’m super excited about it. I haven’t gotten around to writing anything of the story proper, but I’ve made a few doodles about the world, and the people who inhabit it, and who my main characters will be.
I’m happy, because it feels like a breath of fresh air after so much time focusing on my other fantasy world, and these other characters that have become like a second family to me. I’m hoping my new MCs, Ariadne, and Nicholas will come to become besties of mine too over time 🙂
Another writing project! That’s great! A wrote some ideas down here, there and everywhere for when I finish the urban fantasy I’m working on now. I have a had time staying away from them but from time to time I allow myself to take a break and work a bit on them. I’m looking forward to hear about yours. Keep us posted! 🙂
Daniela recently posted this awesome thing…Writing Checklist: 6 ways to stay focused and productive
Yeah THE STRUGGLE IS REAL. You obviously have more self control than me. And sure, I will!