Which Story / Book Should I Write First?

[Growth In Recovery]

Okay, so I am the worlds worst at jumping around from project to project when it comes to writing stories. I always have so many floating around in my head that it seems impossible to stick with just one. First off, anyone have any tips for confronting this issue?

Next, I would like to list a couple of the basic ideas I have for some stories / books and see which one the BL Write community finds the most intriguing and interesting. I am hoping that with some tips on how to stick to just one idea and general feedback that I can get the ball rolling on something great.

Story / Book Ideas


1. Fallen Angels of Corpsewood- Based on the murders of two supposed "Devil Worshipping LSD Manufactuers", this story would tell of the men's earlier life, how they first met, and the series of events that eventually lead up to their death. You pretty much start the book knowing that they are gonna die, but it makes the reader wonder why.

2. Once In A Blood Red Moon- A struggling husband, Father, and natural born hustler is fired from his job after an accident. Unable to find a job anywhere else, the man turns to selling drugs, with his main source coming from within the Dark Web. This book would explore how good intentions are often bad ideas when the man and his wife end up addicted and worse off than before. What makes this story different, once again you start out the book knowing what the final climax is and the contents from that point after hopefully draws readers to wonder how they can feel both disgust and sympathy for the main character.

3. Universal Analytic Psychology Theory- This is a psychological theory that combines concepts of Analytic and Psycho-analytic psychology, Taoism, and science. This would definitely be more of an academic book / idea, but is it intriguing enough?

4. We Are Among The Fungus: Darwin's Missing Link- Another research / academic idea, this book would discuss the aspects of Human Evolution based on our current understanding, its flaws, and propose a definitive answer of "Darwin's Missing Link" based on extensive scientific data and methodology.

5. Psychedelic Therapy Theory- A book discussing the future of Psychedelic Therapy. Presents a series of experiments and various session types for the future benefit of anyone that may undergo Psychedelic Therapy as the concept becomes more mainstream


Based on the basic information provided above, which of these five stories / books should I attempt to devote my time and effort into completion? Your help would be greatly appreciated ^.^

 

[ComfortablyNumb95]

hi
these are all good ideas that I'd read nonetheless.
honestly, I don't know which one you should begin first (maybe the one you have more ideas/material to write it with)
but imho you shouldn't put your ideas on the internet, someone might steal them

 

[Flickering]

Oh I wouldn't worry... too much... about that... *turns away to shadily take notes*

I'm all too familiar with the dilemma of having lots of ideas and having to choose. I won't give my personal opinion on which of these five you should write first, because I'd be projecting my own interests into your situation. Some observations:

Universal Analytic Psychology Theory - if this is non-fiction, it will probably be more warmly accepted it you approach it as philosophy rather than science. Psycho-analysis tends to be thought of more as a religion than as science today. In other words, I'd be hesitant to even put the word 'psychology' in the title. I am intrigued though.

Psychedelic Therapy Theory - similar problem, this time because due to the illicit status of these substances, there's very little data on the efficacy of various therapeutic methods. So sadly it would have to be speculative. Not that this wouldn't be interesting in and of itself, and not that therapists or amateur psychonauts aren't able to make tremendous progress even with little data to go off. But this will be a downside, e.g. an idea that seems to make sense could actually turn out to induce lasting mental problems in the patient. The upside of course is, as you say, it could generate interest in the field.

My advice is to do some soul-searching on which of these ideas is begging to get written the most. Which do you think you'll have the most fun writing? Or, more generally, which one will give you the most drive?

 

[Shrooms00087]

Are you trained to handle four? Or is it just a musing. Terence McKenna did an extensive academic research into this theory. How people came out of the Savannah's to find mushrooms and sprouted consciousness. Good read nonetheless.

 

[Growth In Recovery]

Ya, I realize the issue concerning the illicit status of these substances, but the content would be written with what will hopefully be the future status of these substances.

I have also considered the issue you bring up about the creation of lasting mental issues and I would plan on using the available harm reduction information to minimize this risk. In this respect, one thing that I have considered is how some substances will do more harm than good when compared with using others. So once again, using the available information, craft a list of the uses that certain drugs would probably be the most effective in. I also would feel the need to include information about Pre-Screening processes that could be used in the future of this field. I think anti-anxiety meds, non-lethal force, and restraints would also be great to have available.

Like you said, I will definitely have to do some soul searching, especially since some of these works would include extensive research.