I write books and illustrate the covers. I create the title fonts. I need energy to do these things. I need physical vitality, of course. I also need inspiration.
I must write what I fancy because my work is fiction. Unlike nonfiction, which can be dry so long as it is factual and articulate, I must entertain my readers. Their interest is to have fun, not to learn what they know is fake.
The best fiction is thrilling. This is why adventure and horror stories have always been the favorites, since the myths and legends. Sexualizing the themes intensifies the thrill. The stories are more fun accordingly. “Positive messaging” has nothing to do with it.
My work is sexual fantasies. The sexuality is seldom pornographic, however. It is usually nuanced, and a matter of context.
My fiction is usually adventure or horror stories, often both as survival horror.
When an idea is sexy to me, I am aroused. I am eager to start. Writing is work, however, and I become tired. I look for things that remind me of the idea, such as pictures, shows or games. I go back to the original inspirations, to remind myself what excited me. I struggle to keep myself energized.
I have exhausted myself while writing. I grind to a halt
unless I reinvigorate my interest. A project usually languishes unfinished and
fades away. I sometimes come back to it long afterwards. I must be aroused and
stay aroused to finish a book.
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It is important to keep up your energy when writing. That which does not interest you is unlikely to gain the interest of others. There will be little to show for all your efforts.
ReplyDeleteSo true. Either your enthusiasm or your boredom shall become the product.
DeleteIn all cases, just write about what you enjoy, whether it be a broad scope or a limited one.
ReplyDeleteThe enjoyment is necessary. The writer runs out of steam to bother otherwise.
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