Storyline Craft

  Hey everyone, the Relatable Scribbler here. I’m back and ready to dive into a topic that’s been on my mind a lot lately: uncertainty in writing. It’s a big one, right? And let’s be real, every writer goes through it. It’s one of those things that can really trip you up, especially if you’re just starting out. How many times have you said, “I’m going to write this amazing story,” and then you sit down, stare at that blank page, and just freeze? You’ve got all these ideas, but as soon as that blank page pops up, your brain either goes completely blank too, or it’s the opposite—you’re bombarded with a million ideas and can’t figure out which one to focus on.   I was talking to a writer friend about this blog while trying to figure out what to say in this post, and they totally nailed it when they described it as “ choice paralysis .” It’s a term I’ve heard before in other contexts, but I hadn’t really thought about it in terms of writing. But it fits perfectly. So many writers ...

  What should I write? That’s the question so many authors ask themselves—myself included. It’s the problem we all face: you want to write, and you tell yourself, “I’m going to write today!” You might even set a goal—500, 600, 700 words—whatever it is, it doesn’t really matter. Sure, it’s good to set goals, and it’s great if you reach them. But way too often, you sit down at your computer, typewriter, or with a pad of paper and pen, and then... “What the hell do I write?” I can’t tell you how many times that’s happened to me. Honestly, this article came from exactly that feeling. Here’s what I want to say: it’s okay not to know what to write. It’s fine. And you know what else? Let your writing flow. Sometimes that means just start writing. It’s okay if you don’t know what’s going to come out on paper—sometimes, that’s the best part. Think about it for a second: you’re writing about John Smith and his “exciting” life as a school janitor, and boom, a meteor shower happens, and sudden...

  Welcome to Storyline Craft! Hello and welcome, everyone, to my blog! Storyline Craft is a space dedicated to the art of writing—a craft that is as complex as it is abstract. There are countless books out there claiming to be the definitive guides to writing, but that's not what I'm aiming for here. Writing is a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual. Some write for self-discovery, others for fun, and some dream of fame and fortune. And then there are those like me, driven by an inexplicable, mysterious urge to write. Whatever your reasons for writing, if you've found your way to this blog, chances are you share a passion for the written word. And let me assure you, you're not alone. Perhaps you're hesitant to start because you're afraid your writing won't measure up, or maybe you feel the need to write but aren't sure where to begin. I’ve been there, and truth be told, I still find myself in that place from time to time. Through Storyline C...