...Posts like this always make me sad... I don't know why... but they do 
Anyways, you often mentioned us judging you, and I know that happens... but in this... I'm not. In no way shape or form. I really can't quite find anything I disagree with here... partially because, in general, I know how you feel...
You mention how lucky you are compared to those you know, and I must admit... similar to you, I think I am pretty lucky. In a lot of ways. But one thing I can sympathize with, and that I am even luckier to avoid, is having friends not as lucky. I hide myself withing a small group, all of us happy, and we kind of fit together well. It makes life... easier, and makes being lucky not so obvious. And from what you have mentioned, that's a good thing. I'd love to give advice, but I'm terrible at that, and I have no idea anyways... so I think I'll ignore that bit.
Moving onto art, funnily enough, irl, I'm in a very similar situation. I'm an... ok artist, fast, but everything turns out badly. And I can't seem to take a long time on things. It's a really big pain, I know... and again, no advice. I haven't figured anything out yet, except maybe lack of patience XD
Going backwards here, job threads... I have to admit, writing about art would be a pain. What I've done for some of the more 'crafty' threads is do the thing myself while thinking about it, and considering how I would write about this or that action. Then I get to writing. It works quite well, in my opinion, though you might have to figure out your own way. Art uses a lot of mental decisions, and sometimes, I guess, those are hard to describe.
Also, one of the reasons I think why Jess is in debt is not just your, but your occupation in general. I don't know if you, or anyone else, but I've heard the expression a 'starving artist'. It's true, despite the fact that art sells for a lot, people rarely buy, and there's so much to choose from... making money off painting is rarely a good way to make a living. However, I also have another suggestion here. Painting can easily be considered a part time job. So, Jess could simply work (starting this season) at a simple job... say... a groom, or a waitress at the Red Diamond. It would pay the bills, and your PC could still do what she loves on the side!
Now... writing passion... I can't say much about. One thing I have found, however, works slightly, and leaves you (well me) itching to write. Just a break... a short break, maybe, without writing. A week, or two, with no Miz. When I did this, going to camp, or on holiday... I get home... (like today) and I find myself excited to write as a character. The words flow. Just put your threads on hold, apologize to those you write with, and wait. When you feel like writing again... come back. Another solution I like is.... a goal. I haven't tried this out myself, but I've read something of the like about Jules and Aidiara... I think it was her writers block Vlog. Maybe listen to that XD? But basically, the idea is having a goal, long term or short, gives you something to strive for with your character. Makes you more excited to write with them. For example, with Spirit... my brain is BURSTING with plans, from a certain pair of solos this season to (hopefully) boost my medicine up to competent so I can FINALLY get her that Vet job, to a new house, marriage, and even MORE puppies. Seriously, I can't wait. Maybe think up some more things for your favorite PCs? Try to focus on plans for one... while letting the others continue maybe one or two threads, while stretching out your main. Once that's done, and you've run out of ideas or something, move on to some one else!
These were just my thoughts... but I hope things work out in the end... for everything. I would hate to lose you  |
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