go full steam ahead or.... not? (1 Viewer)

[bitchymcbitch]

ive just started writing my short story for ext 2, and i had a bit of trouble starting it.. but now i am off like a rocket.. with the writing and the like.. should i slow down and do it in small sections or just keep going full steam ahead?? will i burn myself out??

 

[KarmaKitten]

I dont think you will burn yourself out, as long as you take breaks, read over your work, edit, draft etc. Have somewhat of an action plan, I think its probably best to have a draft atleast by the summer holidays( my teachers keep telling me this)

I wish I had started my poems yet, all these damn other subjects

 

[bitchymcbitch]

i just dont want to have all of it wirtten.. then change my mind...

 

[KarmaKitten]

well you cant really prevent you changing your mind, if it happens, it will happen. Isnt it better to change your mind early than next year just before its due?

 

[babydoll_]

Nah tis all good. Write a good draft or two now; and later on you'll have more stuff to pick from

 

[BallymcBallTits]

yeah, get it all out now before you lose your inspiration.
i had so much trouble getting anything done, so if you're on a roll i suggest you keep going. i mean, its almost a year until its due. i didnt really start mine until a month before it was due.

PS 100 points for your name. it rocks

 

[bitchymcbitch]

thanks guys.. im almost finished.. 3500 words... 1500 to go..

 

[babydoll_]

wow! thats pretty good! just remember... keep writing... even if you go over the word limit you can always cut it down. it's better to have too much than too little!

 

[Trigger189]

thats excellent - good idea to get it done early... im trying to get all of my work done during the holidays, so i can be ready to film when i get back to school. its always good to have something done...ull find it so much easier to edit and change stuff. anyway, this thread is a few days old, ur probably close to finishing now

 

[ssssonicyouth]

Originally posted by bitchymcbitch
ive just started writing my short story for ext 2, and i had a bit of trouble starting it.. but now i am off like a rocket.. with the writing and the like.. should i slow down and do it in small sections or just keep going full steam ahead?? will i burn myself out??

go go go go go

i had a burst like that and i'm telling you ... riding it through may just save you come the august due date

also: if you finish it now, then your teacher will love you, greatly improving your chances at a #1 rank