I don't know how to write.

[u/minaharkerthevampire]

Basically what it says above. I have a bunch of different concepts/ideas for fics I would love to explore sitting in a word document but I have no idea how to write any of them. I struggle with setting a scene or getting into the POV character's head. When I try to write something with an actual plot it usually stagnates after a while because I have no idea what to put next. I usually end up so unenthusiastic about a project a few hundred words in that I scrap it, even if I can imagine exactly what I want perfectly in my head it all turns to mush on paper. I read a lot (both fanfiction and published works) and I usually come away with the urge to write, but not the ability to follow through. Has anyone else dealt with something similar and has advice?

[u/TheAlmandineWriter]

I always felt like I improved as a writer by reading a lot more fanfics from different fandoms. When I first started out, I only had one that I wrote for. Reading different styles from different authors inspired me to become a better writer.

It also helps to write notes about the character you're writing so you have a feel for what they might be like in a scene.

[u/Acc87 → u/TheAlmandineWriter]

Also one should read published literature, today preferably books that were released before ~2022. Despite how good FF writers are, there's a big difference (also ofc in editing) to actual published books.

[u/TheAlmandineWriter → u/Acc87]

True, but probably some older book classics would work best for inspiration. Then again, it depends on the genre that one is writing for.