Stressed About Writing...?

I think for the first time since I have been on AFF...I feel stressed about writing. Huh...never thought I would say that. 

I have my current fic that I am working on posting, and its sequel that I am still working on and not even halfway through. I have been getting sidetracked with job hunting that I have not been able to fully focus on it.

Between my current fic and its sequel, I want to be able to post a few oneshots (just as a mini-break and a time to review the first few chapters of the sequel) but I have not even started on those yet! 

Then on top of that NaNoWriMo is starting in November and I still need to work on an outline for the story I am planning to write for that! During November I feel like I only want to focus on writing my story since it takes the entire month to write it and pull it all together. And I know people will say, "Then don't do NaNoWriMo and take one thing off your plate." But I enjoyed doing it so much last year and I want to write a sequel for the story I did in 2017 (plus I am planning to post those stories here once this years NaNoWriMo is done because they are kpop idol characters).

AND I am working on my Halloween oneshot right now and know I will have to plan/work on my Christmas oneshot as well. I mean...once NaNoWriMo is finished I have one month to write my Christmas oneshot and be happy with it >.<

For the first time I am just feeling overwhelmed and it all just kind of hit me this afternoon when I was looking at it all and thinking about what I need to do. I have been religiously posting once a week for...I think the entire time I have been on AFF (besides for the small breaks I take after finishing a big fic)...and the thought of not posting something for a while is a bit nervewracking for me (and yes, I know that might sound dumb to some people). I could always finish my Halloween oneshot, and then work my off to write my other oneshots I have planned...but then I would be neglecting the time it takes to edit my chapters for my current fic, and I do not want that fic to suffer because I am not giving it the attention it needs.

But the fact that my current fic keeps nearing an end, and I have no oneshots to post after it is finished, and the sequel for the fic is not even near completed...it stresses me out to no end! 

A part of me wants to hault all posting of chapters for the month of November just so I can get one thing out of the way at a time...but that would feel so odd to me at the same time. This seems like such a dumb thing to worry about, but I am not one of those authors who can juggle multiple large projects at once, and I do not want to disappear off AFF for a month or so because I enjoy talking to people on here and all. And while I am stressed...writting is my stress reliever. 

Uhg...I just feel...I do not know how I feel. I love writing...but right now I feel like I have started to take on too much and have not been planning my time right >.<

What should I do?

Back to Top ↑

Comments

You must be logged in to comment
leemichelle #1
I also think you need a rest.. It's okay if you don't manage to do everything till the deadlines, I think we will be patient enough and wait :) :) So please, take a break. To make sure you feel good here again.
contaminated #2
*huggles* I don't know how to help you but you sound like you need a hug
SheirynFiya #3
Maybe you should take a step back for a while. You’re probably too focused on the fact to write within the deadline so you arent able to see the big picture and got stressed over the stories you gotta produce. Maybe take a break or a walk for a while and hopefully tht shuld clear ur mind even just fr a bit. And who know by being outside u might even find some inspo :)
Mikirae73 #4
Firstly you need to take a very deep breath. That’s one hell of a challenge but who says you can’t do it! You’re pretty amazing I having a feeling you’ll be able to complete everything you want.
Just take it one day at a time, focus on one thing at a time and perhaps try drawing up a schedule and allocate a certain amount of time to each task, then stick to it.
If there are things you can’t fit in then leave them out. Your loyal readers will understand.
Be realistic with what you can and can’t do and remember to say (in the words of my fave band BIGBANG) FXXk it.... a lot XD.
kpsmrae #5
While we all love your stories and your regular updates, we (and I hope I speak for all your loyal fans) would understand if you needed a reset moment. Burnout from too much pressure can be a daunting thing. Whatever you decide I would understand, you are such an amazing writer I would understand and wait in breathless patience :-)) BTW... no stress update soon please, hahaha, I’m just pulling your leg XD
Back to Top ↑