The Matrix Train

Before I sit down and start writing I find myself contemplating the story to write about. In my mind it’s extremely hard to find the right topic: one is too vanilla, another one is not fascinating or glittery enough, some of them seem too bland or quite opposite — not spicy enough. Am I a chef offering menu options? I start overthinking and plans on finishing a story in reasonable time are crushing like Baltimore bridge.

Every time I start typing, the things do come together much quicker and easier that I would have anticipated. The Snowpiercer train of thoughts takes off to its endless journey. I keep typing trying to follow the main idea. But my brain is drowning from the Matrix style digital rain of ideas. I am jumping from one thought to another trying to catch that elusive sentence that will lead me to the end of the story. I’m stuck. Don’t get me wrong, it’s very alluring to think about all the paths my story can take, but I need to stay on track and finish the narrative.