Hi Isaac! Having writer's block is always pretty rough.

At least for me, I usually have lots of ideas, but much less motivation to actually finish writing them out. If that's your issue too, maybe we could discuss our plans and keep each other motivated?

If you just don't have anywhere to jump off from, why don't you tell me what you'd be interested in? I'd be happy to give you some ideas! Furthermore, if you just want to check out some cool prompts there are several threads for that!  (I'll leave them at the end of this comment with the link and a short description).

It might also be helpful to write out short stories just to get back into writing. Then, when you have the time/investment to do so, you can add to them, or create new ones!

If you have anything in particular you want to talk about, or questions, I'd be thrilled to discuss! 

Ciao~

1.) "Bullet" Thread; basically you take a bullet-point idea that someone else contributed, and try to create a whole story around it, word-count doesn't matter!:

> http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/509273 

2.) "Prompt" Exchange; you either take an idea or your interpretation of a story others have posted on there and use it as inspiration to create your own unique tale!:

> http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/502014 

3.) Flip-the-Script challenge; if your issue is that you're not satisfied with your story because it seems too basic, try telling it from a different perspective here!:

> http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/509264

4.) Peer editing; If you want someone to look over your work and give you suggestions, this is the place for you!:

>  http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/506863

5.) Writing Thread; For posting your works, people will be more likely to see it here than on a random thread, and give you feedback, if that's what you're looking for!:

>  http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/puddingsplace/node/492055

Writers unite!

So I really struggle with sticking with stories. I've found that spending a lot of time making a main character and supporting characters is really important. I enjoy making up characters so much, and that motivates me to give them a story to be in. I've been writing fantasy for a while, now I've kind of moved on to detective/mystery stories for the moment.

Pick a topic you find interesting. That's a cool thing about writing: your main character can be anyone, anywhere, doing anything, so long as the plot moves along at a good pace and thickens substantially. I've always wanted to create the perfect mystery, so I'm writing a mystery story. If you've always wanted to, say . . . be on a ship, who knows, make up a story where a character goes on a cruise to Alaska and something happens on the cruise that changes them forever! 

I watched an interview with an actual author a few years ago, and he said that all stories have the same basic storyline, which is probably true. There's a "hero", and they run into a problem, and they need to fix the problem. By the end of the story, the hero either fixes the problem, or fails, but either way, they are changed in some way. You'll see this in most books. So by coming up with a problem or a hero, you can begin a story very simply, and then expand when your imagination begins to take over.

There are several types of conflicts, or problems, to get you started. I might be forgetting some: Person vs. Person (good guy vs. bad guy, but remember, everyone is complicated), Person vs. Nature (outdoor survival, battling the elements), Person vs. Technology (the robots are taking over, oh no!), Person vs. Society (distopian, ect.), Person vs. Self (inner fears, denial, identity crisis), Person vs. Supernatural (higher powers, Greek gods or something). 

I go on long walks to sort out my thoughts. Walking gives you something else to do besides thinking, and you might get inspiration from something you see.  

Okay, it might sound cheesy, but writing a journal/diary every day or whenever you get to it is a great way to practise your skills, let out your emotions, and plan out stories. Forcing yourself to write just a little every day might help you get back into it. 

And you said you really love writing, right? That's motivation in itself! So get out there and write some good stuff! You can do it, and we'd love to see you post anything you come up with!

Now I have to get back to algebra. *Sigh* 

>Try getting in the habit of writing. Start with a sentence about your day, or a funny joke someone told, or a haiku, or edit something you've already written. When you're used to writing a bit each day, it could help with motivation.

>Perhaps spend some time bored. Research shows that ideas come from when the brain isn't occupied with something else. Try taking a walk, or sitting outside, or taking a bath, or simply listening to calm music (preferably with no words. This could help with inspiration.

Hope this helps! 

I have been writing my own book recently, and I have experienced writer's block for over a month. then, I went on a vacation to Florida. we stayed at two camping resorts, and when we stayed at the third one, (which was the same place as the first but in a different cabin,) i suddenly got so many new ideas that i couln't get the words down fast enough.

another tactic i try is when i just lie in bed for awhile trying to sleep, i let my mind wander and imagine lots of different plot lines and explore each one, figuring out which ones are the best. in the morning, I have lots of new ideas!

(its also how i get calm enough to sleep every night :p

i also try looking through everything i have written so far, from the very start all the way up to the current spot, then i just keep writing.

i really hope this is helpful :D