Greetings,

For about a year now I have been suffering from a bad case of writer's block and was hoping to get some advice from any fellow experienced writers in this board. I am really not one to trouble others with mine personal problems; however, when it comes to this particular matter I am beginning to grow a little desperate, and do not know if I can handle another several months of this blockage.

Anyhow, here is mine issue at hand:

For about three to four years now I have been working on a slow-paced, intellectual drama/romance novel series (not the trashy romance, mind you), which takes place in the real, modern world. I have done lots and lots of extensive research for this series of stories, and have generally plotted everything out. However...I just cannot get started. It is not that I am void of ideas or inspiration, and it is not that my imagination or creativity has run dry--I just cannot bring myself to actually start writing the blasted story. And I know not why. I have written (or, at least, half written) a short spinoff of the series for practice, which has helped me further organize and improve the main plot(s), but even that particular project has come to a standstill.

Simply put, I just need some advice on how I may be able to move past this hurdle. I will admit, I am not very confident in my writing ability, despite the positive comments from the few individuals whom have read my work. (Shrugs) Perhaps that partially has something to do with it.

...But, anyhow, for the few whom might give a hoot, what do you think I should do?

Thanks in advance.