I know it's the same here with the server. It's since last Friday and I tried 3 days and nights in a row, kind of frustrating also because no one knows what the reason is.
I asked for a longer deadline and also a later date of the report since the report should be on Monday and no way we can make that if everything has to be read and checked. A bit of private life being left would be nice since I don't get paid to be here 24/7.

Just take your time and do what you can. The first task is not too difficult. Write a crime story of 550 words and use the words mentioned by @freewritehouse. Write offline and if you can log in you can post.

I noticed comments I posted yesterday didn't show in the evening to the help of SteemMobile app wasn't helpful either.

Good luck and happy writing.