I prefer to finish one before starting a new one. However, I do make notes on other stories while I work on the main one.
In some instances, when an idea is strong enough, I have set aside one WIP to work on another. _________________ Harker: ...I sometimes write stories.
Coroner: I sometimes read them.
Harker: Thank you.
Coroner: Stories in general--not yours.
-from "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce
Sometimes, I'll wake with a yell and grab for the notebook. If the tale was vivid enough, the only way I'll be rid of it is to write it. Then I can get back to WIPs...
Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Posts: 7 Location: Cambridge, England
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 7:22 pm
True comment
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I have to fnish one before I start another
On the other hand I tend to have eight or nine projects going at once. Creatively thats not such a deal now, with my artwork and blogging.
Ok to actually explain that clearly. At the moment running blogs etc on reviews and comments as well as artwork I don't have the same need to keep as busy creatively. Or maybe it would be more accurate to say that I simply have enough work going on.
Normally I like one main project with two side projects at all times. That way I don't get too bogged down and loose rhtyhmn or flow in one. When I find the writing loosing its creative flow I just switch over to a different project. My problem and challenge is therefore focusing myself to complete projects and not let them drag on too long
Joined: 29 Mar 2006 Posts: 21 Location: Sol-3, USA, CA, Sacramento
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 12:27 pm
It depends how fgar into a story I am; the further in, the less I will be inclined to work on something else. If I am headed for the final climax, I won't want to work on or start anything else until I am done.
Mainly I guess I have a number of things going until one really bites, and then I ride that one through to the end.
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