Writer’s block is my subconscious’s way of telling me I’m about to screw up in a big way. I can write mediocre stuff, no problem. But if I try to force my characters to move out of character, ZZZT.
As soon as I give up on whatever I’d planned, I’m fine. I don’t even have to know what I’m going to write next, as long as it isn’t Just Plain Wrong.
…Nevertheless, I don’t want to hear any characters bitching about not getting any. I’m just saying. “So…I was going to make you lovers…” “No, no, that’s no good; we’re going to be not lovers.” “Okay, got it.”
What? Not even some freaky nookie in the elevator after which they can both be ravaged with guilt?
Man, characters need to get out more.
Ian
I know, I know…