As I mentioned a few months ago, I’ve been stuck in a HUGE pit of CWS (can’t write shit) for longer than I care to admit. This is the worst block I’ve had since my dad passed away in 2004 – only I have no excuses this time.
I started out with a good Lex & Amanda story – or at least what I thought was one. I’ve tried several times to work on the newest chapter, only to hit a brick wall. I’ve reworked, deleted (well, not *really* deleted – there’s no such thing with me – let’s just call it “cut and paste”), changed POV a half-dozen times, and even considered scrapping the whole damned thing.
*sigh*
Then, when I do finally get some story “ideas”, they have nothing to do with Lex & Amanda. Ugh!
I suppose this is what I get for posting my unfinished work online. Now, I feel obligated to finish the story – no matter what. (The bruises on my forehead from hitting the desk repeatedly won’t be mentioned…oops. Umm, nevermind.) As a reader myself, I hate starting something that’s not finished – so not being able to complete something I’ve worked on feverishly for months really burns my biscuits (At least I can still channel Martha <g>).
On the other hand, I know from previous experience that forcing a story forward and slapping on an ending doesn’t necessarily make it a good story – but what is fair to those folks who have read what’s been written so far? Should I slap something together, or remove the story all together until something happens? I’d love some other opinions on it – my schizophrenic mind would love to know.
Carrie L. Carr 
Hi Carrie,
I am an avid fan of your writings and I am sorry to hear of your current problem.
Speaking for myself I think you should do whatever makes you happy and not worry too much about what your fans might think, after all as you said if you force the story, you will not be happy with it no matter how hard you try.
As much as I would love to be able to get another Lex & Amanda book to read, perhaps you need to write what you have see where it takes you, and then perhaps Lex & Amanda will come to fore.
I will always cherish Lex & Amanda, but in saying that all your books have been brilliant. And will patiently wait for any writings that may be forth coming.
As you said this is just a suggestion, all I ask is you do what makes you happy first and foremost.
Take Care, and be happy in your writings.
Jane Morris
Thanks, Jane. I think what really bothers me is that I was on a pretty good roll with L&A, but it dried up just as quickly. I really appreciate your input – thanks so much!
Carrie,
I agree with the other post – don’t force yourself to write this if the thoughts aren’t there. We love Amanda and Lex and in time, it will come if it’s meant to be. We’ll be there for you and we can always go back and read your previous books when the Amanda/Lex characters are calling us.
Pam
Thanks, Pam. I’ve got a few ideas going on right now, but it’s still had to get it to the screen. Hopefully something will break soon 🙂
carrie,
writters block has to be a bitch! but lex and amanda will come when they feel the time is right! as for just slapping an ending on the story NO. your fans love you and wouldn’t want that and neither would you. we are patient people carrie, you know that. write something else. get the creative juices flowing, who knows lex and amanda might just decide to come back from vacation!!!!!!!!!!!
no matter what carrie, we all love and adore you and your writtings! we all believe in you! try talking to jan maybe she can help!
love ya, carrie
thanks for all the great stories.
sue
Thanks, Sue 🙂