Can't finish the first draft? Here's what helped me.

I've written so many unfinished stories. I would stop halfway through when the excitement or interest died. Then, I would start a new story, and do the same thing again. But that made me feel terrible about myself. Why couldn’t I ever finish anything? So, I researched how to finish a first draft of a story. I got really good at creating outlines. I wrote character profiles. I tested out different writing schedules. Each of these things helped a little, but they never gave me lasting results...until I started feeling my feelings. What does that mean? If I get stuck, I write out what I'm feeling. Or, I pause, close my eyes, and listen to myself. I ask, "What's happening here?" Sometimes, I feel sad. Sometimes, I feel frustrated. Often, I'm bored. But once I notice what I'm feeling, and acknowledge it, or write it out, that block disappears. I feel lighter. The writing flows again. Really, when I feel what’s hurting inside, and give it space to exist, I then return to the state of joy and curiosity that writing has always created for me. And that's what I want you to return to: joy and curiosity. So the writing becomes an adventure again. I published my most recent story as an ebook and paperback, and it felt incredible to finally see the book as a finished creation that's available for others to read. The book is linked in my description, in case you're interested. I truly hope this message lands for you! #adhd #audhd #writingtips #fictionwriting #finishwhatyoustart #innerchild #feelagain