I've been writing(an re-writing) something for a good number of years. In the development of the story, it kind of felt like I was finding myself. In this, I feel that the fantasy world I've created is having an effect on me philisophically(I know I spelled that wrong).
While this might be a good...
@NeilFein I think the core of the question might be answerable if rephrased somewhat. Whether or not it's strictly on topic for Writers ... I dunno.
It appears as if the core of the question is, "I created an in-depth fantasy word that I'm so involved in I'm concerned that my mind is starting to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Am I alone? Can I fix this? Should I fix this? If so, how?
Whether that question is more on topic in Writers, Philosophy or at a therapist's office I will leave in the hands of those more capable than I.
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@JedOliver - I'm tempted to close, since it's hard to know what's in this guy's head; I really don't think it's something that can be answered, or even should. But I really don't want to shut this guy down.
Gonna give it a while and see what kind of answers it gets (I know, I usually close 'em first). But this may be a case where the answers may help focus the question, and I really want to start giving the community a chance to step in on this one.
But I wonder if this guy really should see a therapist. Anyone that's not me think we should leave a note to this effect? If it's causing him dysfunction, that could be a problem. And I don't want to contribute to it.
There is a legitimate writers problem here. ish. How do you cope when you've created a whole new world and you spend so much time writing the stories of that place that you have a hard time keeping track of the real world? How do you stay involved in your project without being completely enveloped in it?
Also, story about a writer who [in my best Robb Lowe from Parks and Rec voice) is literally unable to distinguish between the fantasy world he created and reality is now officially #5 on the list of novel ideas to flesh out.
But from what I've read in this chat, my question might not be relevant to anyone not qualified to handle it
You all make a good point.
But as you have said also, it might be beneficial to see what the community has to say, especially since the question has received a bit of attention.
Ultimately, it may be closed, but there might be more reactions.
@Neil I have been getting professional help, but not an answer to that kind of question. I brought it up last session, and didn't receive any helpful advice...
I'm not sure if this stackexchange-site also includes scientific writing, but I guess it is the best site to post my question at, so I'll give it a try.
I'm writing a short paper on macroeconomics; the professor gave us two tries, I submitted the first try, and now got my feedback.
The feedback...
I'm writing a short paper on macroeconomics; the professor gave us two tries, I submitted the first try, and now got my feedback.
The feedback is: "The first paragraph could also deserve a reference".
And these are the two paragraphs this refers to (note the reference [3] in the end):
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Jeff Atwood has discussed meta tags, which he (via Aaronut at Cooking.SE) defines as follows:
Meta-tags [are tags which] do not describe the content of the question. They describe some other aspect of the question, like the author's skill level, or the author's motivation for asking it, or ge...
In a number of novels by Clive Cussler, the characters are sometimes offered help or assistance by a person who's surname is Cussler, same as the author. I believe this happens in at least Sahara and Dragon, and also Stephen King has done it in his Dark Tower books as well.
Is there a name for t...
I edited it to fix a spelling error or 12. And even though I gave an answer I still think this is best handled as a single word request at EL&U, but I will default to the wishes of the mods. @NeilFein @Standback
I'm not sure if this stackexchange-site also includes scientific writing, but I guess it is the best site to post my question at, so I'll give it a try.
I'm writing a short paper on macroeconomics; the professor gave us two tries, I submitted the first try, and now got my feedback.
The feedback...
Jeff Atwood has discussed meta tags, which he (via Aaronut at Cooking.SE) defines as follows:
Meta-tags [are tags which] do not describe the content of the question. They describe some other aspect of the question, like the author's skill level, or the author's motivation for asking it, or ge...
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