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Is it okay to start writing a story without planning anything?

I've started writing very short (one paragraph) stories, posting some on Reddit. I haven't ever written for fun before though, so I don't know if I'm developing a bad habit or if it really doesn't matter.

My inspiration for writing these short stories are usually just an emotion. I don't know what I will write about until I just do it, and I start putting words down and create a story on the fly.

I feel like if I continue doing this and transition into longer pieces - just writing and not planning ahead - my stories won't make any sense.

Am I just being stupid, or should I start organizing my thoughts before writing?

EDIT: Thanks for the advice guys, I appreciate it :)

What do you guys as entrepreneurs and small business owners want from SEO/Web Dev/Internet Marketing professional

I recently got onto the website Udemy and definitely plan on making a few courses as a means to generate some income and get my name out there(currently working on a book). Before I go any further anything we come up with here will be offered for free to any of Reddit's Entrepreneurs. So my expertise ranges from Web development to seo all the way to internet marketing. I have worked as a freelancer for four years and in a corporate scope for about a year. So any suggestions on appealing classes on that site you'd like to see soon?

Anyone have a degree in Communication Studies?

I have a student in high school who asked about University and writing careers/programs. My gut response was start with a degree in English and then move onto a post-grad program after (editing, copywriting, technical writing, what have you), but then I wondered if there was maybe a better route, did some digging, and came across Communication Studies.

On appearance (since I don't have a degree in Com Studies), it seems like a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies might actually be more useful than an English degree if someone wanted to pursue a career in writing. I'm not sure, though.

This student doesn't exactly know what job she wants in writing, which is understandable considering she's 16, so off the top of my head, I'm thinking of Journalism, Editing, Copywriting, and Technical Writing. I'm not sure how many other "writing careers" there are that aren't in some way tied to those four, but if anyone has any input on any other careers and the path she should take to get there, I would very much appreciate it.

I'm writing a book about creating, running, and fulfilling a great Kickstarter campaign. I've been involved with 4 successful ones myself. What info do you want to see?

I've run or been directly involved with four successful Kickstarter campaigns for various projects, and have advised other people on their campaigns. It was suggested to me that I should put my experiences and advice into a book, which I'm now working on. I've seen a number of people in r/entrepreneur running or considering running their own project - for those who want to learn more, what sort of information would you like to see in such a book?

So far, I'm including (or plan to include):

• Pros and cons of crowdfunding vs. self-funding
• When you should and shouldn't run a Kickstarter
• Building a fan base and leveraging it for initial momentum
• Projects ideal for crowdfunding
• Picking a funding level
• Picking rewards and dealing with fulfillment
• Managing expenses and scope
• Writing and organizing compelling descriptions / backstory
• General copywriting
• Creating a great video
• Managing and promoting the campaign
• Communicating with backers
• Following through with your project + distribution

I had my first kiss today!

And thus, as of this glorious Saturday afternoon, I am no longer oblivious to the feeling of my mouth being on another mouth that's not someone in my family's. Now, I would ramble on and describe in full detail all the events of the afternoon, but since writing a wall of text is just as boring as it is reading it, I'll just say that it was one of the most awkwardly lovely experiences I've ever had.Seriously, it took like two hours to build up the courage for both of us, and even then the other person initialized it. There wasn't a singing angel chorus in the background either, just Mythbusters.Do you guys have any awkward teenage first kiss stories?

Overwhelming Inexplicable Fatigue

Greetings fellow writers,

I'm writing this post today because I don't know who else to ask. I have this problem that I hope somebody can explain or solve for me. Whenever I head out of the house to work on my book, I am stricken with this incredible and instantaneous exhaustion.

When I work on my days off from work, I wake up excited to get to work, get dressed, eat a very quick breakfast, and drive 15 minutes into town to a coffee shop. I grab a coffee and down it quickly, but the SECOND I sit down to work, I start yawning and getting sleepy. I'm lucky if I get 2 hours of work before I need to drive home and nap. It sounds really silly, but this is a legitimate problem I can't get rid of.

It's not excuse making, it's not really laziness, it's just a psychological problem that I have no idea how to fix. I've read certain things like 'holding your breath' for a few minutes to get the blood flowing to your head. I also get up from my seat and stretch. I'll occasionally take a walk for a last ditched effort.

I'm wondering if anyone else has this problem, and if so, how did you fix it?

There are a few things I can think of that might be contributing, but I've never had this problem before.

1) I work a very strange part time work schedule. 5 am - 9:30 am. When I'm done work, I come home to nap for 2-4 hours and when I get up I'm ready to write immediately. Unfortunately, the second I get into town I'm ready to go back to bed. X__x

2) I have a semi-crappy diet. I eat lots of veggies at night, but I rarely eat fruits. I also only really get exercise at my dodgeball nights once a week and while I work my ass off shelving books at work.

3) I'm just a psycho and I've somehow trained my brain to shut off when I want to work. I'm 27, single for over 5 years, I live at home with my parents and I'm dirt poor. I've suffered with depression in the past. Am I going through some sort of depression again? I don't feel unhappy. :S

Am I crazy? Are there other ways to wake myself up? Is it my poor diet? Is my sleeping schedule out of whack?

Somebody help me!