Writing woes

[danceswithgary]

Started 11/9/07 Le Beau Et La Bete Noire undermistletoe Challenge due 12/9



My undermistletoe challenge fic is stalling.

Aargh!

I know exactly what's supposed to happen, but the sex scenes are bringing me to a complete halt. As usual, I'm writing around them, but I'm also overwriting - revisiting scenes that are done and fiddling with a word here and there. Huge advantage when I write and post WIP's is I don't do that. What's posted is done and only my beta jakrar has the power to change them after that. *grin*

So, I just posted through Chapter 5 for my beta in the hopes that I'll get kicked back into writing instead of tweaking. I think part of my problem is writing sex scenes isn't happening in the office (gee, I wonder why not).

In addition, people are so thrilled to have me back in the office that I've had a steady stream of visitors and I have to keep closing my doc. Actually, I think they're stopping by to hear me try to talk. The little voice I summoned for the audio fics vanished. I squeak and croak. :-(

I'm also going to be banished to my bedroom tonight because Gary is hosting Bridge night. I do not play. People get pissed that I make my bids and ignore bidding conventions, so fine, I'll just take my skillz and make my own fun. However, 12 people arguing over cards in a small house is not conducive to writing. *pouts*

I'm back home tomorrow, thank goodness and can go back swapping between working and writing. The ninth is approaching at warp speed.

Comments

[justforspite.livejournal.com]

[i shouldn't be admitting this] but reading gay erotica written by gay men helps me since i know nothing of sex whatsoever

[hils.livejournal.com]

I'm totally with you there!

[danceswithgary]

I think it's mostly that I need to be 'in the zone' to write it, and I've been too distracted because of work and Gary angsting over being the host. Once I'm in the right place in my head, I can write it, although I'll typically steer away from hardcore and stick to euphemisms and pretty words. :-D

[justforspite.livejournal.com]

lol! XD

[hils.livejournal.com]

I'll be around later if you want some brainstorming help :)

[danceswithgary]

We'll see how it goes, you'll probably be asleep before I hit panic mode. :-P

[hils.livejournal.com]

Oh dear! LOL! Well, I'll be around if you need me :)

[rosy5000.livejournal.com]

*pulls out pom poms*

Unfortunately, I can't offer any help with the writing, so I'll just be cheering you on from afar. ;D

Just don't expect the little cheerleader skirt - really wouldn't be a pretty sight. :P

[danceswithgary]

I love pom poms! *giggle*

It'll happen, it always has in the past, it's just that I thought I was ahead for a change. *frowns at self*

[hils.livejournal.com]

It'll happen, it always has in the past, it's just that I thought I was ahead for a change. *frowns at self*

Yeah, I was the same with mine :(

[touchstoneaf.livejournal.com]

i have such faith in you!
i know the 'can't write porn while at work' conundrum, LOL. been there...
can't write through card-playing, not so much. but I feel ya!

[danceswithgary]

It'll get done, it's just not a linear process this time. :-D

[selinamoonfire.livejournal.com]

If you need any help let me know, though I'm not the best person to discuss porn writing with. LOL

[danceswithgary]

Thanks for the offer. I'll do better today without the distractions. Already woke up and started typing away. :-D