Anypony else have a problem like this?

[Midnight Dragon 264]

I tend to have trouble writing stories...one of the reasons being that I feel somehow embarrassed when I write about certain weird things I'm fascinated with or something really violent or whatever...as if the characters might see it and be like 

 

So I can't write some of the things I really want to write...all because of this weird, paranoia/embarrassment.

 

Does anyone else have a problem like this?

 

Or, does anyone know what may be causing this? (It's really bothering me...)

[~Silver Essence~ 2,625]

Believe it or not, yes. I do have a similar problem.

 

It mostly involves this whenever I'm writing essays for school assignments.

Whenever I'm describing certain stuff, like say a depression in my back history, I become really shallow, and pause for a few seconds...

So don't worry, dude, your not alone. 

[Leafeon 2,702]

I do. I've tried to write shipping, but couldn't, for example.

 

The cure is to just stop caring. And by that, just write everything down as quickly as possible. Then revise. :3

[repsol rave 2,963]

i kinda had something like this a while ago.

i always wanted to be a comicbook artist (don't know the english name for that) but i always felt sad for putting ma characters trough everything i trew at them.

eventually i just said to myself that it wasnt possible for them to be harmed in any way,since they are  just a fragment of my imagination.

this kinda relaxed me.

i never pushed trough to become a comicbook artist tho...

 

anyways,hope this helpes. and i also look forward to reading some of your story's,you have any links?

[Katella Avenue 28]

Yes, it is difficult to write about things that are strange or controversial at times, even if it's what really fascinates you. Only thing you can do is power through the negative feelings. Might as well put what you've written out there and all.

[Mutemutt 773]

I'm not sure about that characters seeing it part, but the embarrassment and paranoia, yes. I used to write stories all the time but I always thought they were terrible stories. If I didn't throw them out, I would hide them away so that no one could read those atrocities.

 

You've got to stop caring so much that it prevents you from writing. Silence your inner critic and just write.

[Thunderchild 875]

It's probably worth starting a private journal of stories-tell yourself that you will never share them with anyone, that way you can be completely free in your expression.

 

A lot of times, if you suppress one aspect of the craft you suppress it all-and being free in your expression is useful in developing the gift for later use in more public work.

[Synth Clef 0]

Yes, This is really big thing with me, i think if i do anything wrong then i will like sorta dissapoint any of the pony's i know. i know i sound stupid and they wouldnt know if i did but its kinda wut u said. 

[Allosauridae 54]

I tend to have trouble writing stories...one of the reasons being that I feel somehow embarrassed when I write about certain weird things I'm fascinated with or something really violent or whatever...as if the characters might see it and be like 

 

So I can't write some of the things I really want to write...all because of this weird, paranoia/embarrassment.

 

Does anyone else have a problem like this?

 

Or, does anyone know what may be causing this? (It's really bothering me...)

Yes I have a similar problem. . Same with some of my fantasy art... mine most likely stems from parental abuse from that evil woman... was always told I'm no good and not talented... pretend ed she thought so all along when my art teacher praised me lol.

 

Sometimes you need to put aside the fear... maybe ask a 3rd party or a good friend who'll be honest with you to check out your story. A lot of people here would probably be open to helping you.

[Rayna 44]

It's definitely a mental block, for all of us. It's mostly become some kind of perfectionist trait within us that we would think no matter what we would produce, it's just not good enough or it doesn't meet our expectations. I'm supposed to be a student artist, yet I have such a hard time producing work because I'm so afraid it's going to turn out pathetically and a fear of mine is people telling me I'm so terrible at it that I shouldn't even bother.

 

When I was in primary school (you'd call it elementary school), I didn't really care about what others thought very much and I used to write stories like crazy! I used to draw like crazy and I created so much. Because it was all for my own enjoyment. But growing up, the more people tried to help me "improve" by giving me suggestions and criticism to the point I think I've just taken it too much to heart, I just can't seem to enjoy the process of creating anymore. I wish I could go back to the way my mind used to work, sometimes...

[Fluttashy 325]

I post my stuff on the Internet but no one in my life but my best friend in real life knows about that certain secret account I have full of fanfiction. I wouldn't say I write controversial stuff, but I could say I wouldn't want people in my family reading it. I don't mind random people on the Internet reading my stuff though because you guys don't know me.