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Give yourself options. Have random plot threads that can grow into full chapters periodically, like some sort of crafting or hobby the MC engages in. The more of these you have, the less likely you are to run into a wall, because you can just switch up the type of chapter naturally to some other...

Okay? Don't ask for responses then be a snotty little brat when you get one that doesn't hold your hand and tell you it's okay to do whatever you want.

I live with the fact that not everyone has to be exactly like me.

900 is too short. 2000 is basically the minimum. If you're having a mental breakdown writing 900 words, stop writing, or do it consistently enough that it's not that hard. I'm pretty average when it comes to writing speed and I can do 900 words in an hour or less.

Take your lithium.

You have a general idea and maybe know the main plot beats and go from there. A ton of people write like this, including me. It’s probably the majority actually. And there are plenty of stories with almost no plot beyond progression and slice of life that are very popular, like Super Supportive.

Execution matters more than whatever outline you have. Instead of sitting around making outlines and asking people if they’re good, go write if you want to be a writer. You can have the greatest story plot ever and it doesn’t matter. The person writing an extremely generic idea well and actually...