Random Creative Thoughts

I'm working on a Sims 2 story blog. I've had the idea of doing this for the past 3 years and I will finally get it done. Here is the cover page I just finished making. The blog will be up soon. 

Three years ago I discovered I enjoy writing stories. I love thinking of plots, characters and locations for different stories. I occasionally have little movies playing in my head of stories I want to write. I have a bit of an issue though, I still haven't wrote a book from start to finish yet. I think it might have to do with my fear of writing. It might sound stupid, but from some research I've done, many writers feel this way too, which makes me feel better knowing that I'm not alone.  "If we had to say what writing is, we would have to define it essentially as an act of courage." - Cynthia Ozick Inside my closet there is a shoe box filled with papers of notes for all the story ideas I had over the past three years. Actually even ideas I had when I was younger, things that remained in my brain. Every time I look at these notes, I want to pick one and start writing, but once I'm sitting in from of my computer my mind goes blank and I just can'...

Sometimes, I get these moments where I feel like I don't have any creative ideas or motivation to draw or write. There is a few things that help me when these times come. I go for a walk. Getting out of the house is great to getting your juices flowing. Going out and exploring your area can sure give you ideas. The fresh air that comes with going outside can surely give you something. I enjoy walking by the lake, it is really relaxing and it's the best place to think. Going into a forest is also a great way to give you ideas. All the noises in the forest; the birds chirping, the leaves and branches cracking under your feet, these things can sure help you. Listen to music. Do you ever listen to those songs that give you flashing images in your head? Like while you are listening to it, there's a movie playing your head. That happens to me a lot and it for sure gives me ideas. Read a book. What is your favorite book or short story? Why shouldn't you read to get ...