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Q&A How to concentrate when writing?

I looked through the questions and didn't see this one so hopefully it's not a duplicate. I often have ideas of stories I want to write and I work on outlines or write down elements and I know what...

2 answers  ·  posted 12y ago by Kevin Howell‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T02:13:53Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Kevin Howell‭ · 2019-12-08T02:13:53Z (almost 5 years ago)
I looked through the questions and didn't see this one so hopefully it's not a duplicate. I often have ideas of stories I want to write and I work on outlines or write down elements and I know what I need to do is actually sit down and write. It's the only way I'll actually improve. The problem is that I can't seem to concentrate enough to write. I don't have a lot of time either but I could make the time but even when I do I end up wasting it because I'm to busy worrying about other things. I've tried relaxation techniques and prescribed medication but both of these seem to take away my creativity. Is there any advice or techniques that can help me?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2012-03-01T20:31:01Z (over 12 years ago)
Original score: 9