Josef ben Loewe
11-25-09, 05:58 AM
While I did finish two threads with my other character, I do find it hard to continue posting (with one character).
Sometimes I get frustrated by being unable to express my ideas because English isn't my first language. Other times I get frustrated by my slow posting and thus lack of character development through leveling; then I just want to create a new character. Or I just don't know what to write.
When I writing a thread alone or with someone else I notice that I constantly have the Rubric in my head. I want to get a high score for my writings. While being aware of the Rubric does actually improve my writings I also makes me work hours on a single post and get frustrated.
My other problem is that I constantly want to create new characters... I love creating characters because I can invent a whole new character out of nowhere with an original personality, an intriguing background and unique skills. But after I've created a character I find it hard to keep posting, as I said above.
So, I have a couple of questions!
First of all: how do you balance perfectionism and just having fun writing? What do you find more important: quality or fun?
Secondly: how do you keep interested in continuing with an existing character when you can't post frequently?
Thirdly: how do you keep motivated for writing in general? (instead of interactive video games with images, sounds, speed, etc.)
Sometimes I get frustrated by being unable to express my ideas because English isn't my first language. Other times I get frustrated by my slow posting and thus lack of character development through leveling; then I just want to create a new character. Or I just don't know what to write.
When I writing a thread alone or with someone else I notice that I constantly have the Rubric in my head. I want to get a high score for my writings. While being aware of the Rubric does actually improve my writings I also makes me work hours on a single post and get frustrated.
My other problem is that I constantly want to create new characters... I love creating characters because I can invent a whole new character out of nowhere with an original personality, an intriguing background and unique skills. But after I've created a character I find it hard to keep posting, as I said above.
So, I have a couple of questions!
First of all: how do you balance perfectionism and just having fun writing? What do you find more important: quality or fun?
Secondly: how do you keep interested in continuing with an existing character when you can't post frequently?
Thirdly: how do you keep motivated for writing in general? (instead of interactive video games with images, sounds, speed, etc.)