For stubborn stories, there are a few things that I sometimes find helpful:
Sit and do something (I knit) and think about scenes from the story that may or may not be actually going into the written version. Play out what would happen if. It can get my brain more excited about the story itself, and things I didn't plan on, often end up going into the story.
Re-read what is written, but not for editing: pretend you're a reader and you're just reading it for fun. Reacting to the good bits can trick my brain into wanting to write more. (I mean, assuming there are good bits. ;-) )
Set a timer and just sit down and write stuff, even if it's crap, just say 'I have to write 500 words even if they end up getting deleted tomorrow.' I write really fast, so this doesn't end up hurting me when I have a deadline.
Make some notes for the siren song stories as a promise to yourself you will get back to them later, and that you'll remember what was so interesting about them.
Good luck, and, er, hi I'm just cruising through my friends' network. :-D
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Sit and do something (I knit) and think about scenes from the story that may or may not be actually going into the written version. Play out what would happen if. It can get my brain more excited about the story itself, and things I didn't plan on, often end up going into the story.
Re-read what is written, but not for editing: pretend you're a reader and you're just reading it for fun. Reacting to the good bits can trick my brain into wanting to write more. (I mean, assuming there are good bits. ;-) )
Set a timer and just sit down and write stuff, even if it's crap, just say 'I have to write 500 words even if they end up getting deleted tomorrow.' I write really fast, so this doesn't end up hurting me when I have a deadline.
Make some notes for the siren song stories as a promise to yourself you will get back to them later, and that you'll remember what was so interesting about them.
Good luck, and, er, hi I'm just cruising through my friends' network. :-D