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“You’re Not a Good Writer.”

I once received a DM comprised of just that sentence. Nothing else. No constructive criticism or any reason as to why this person clearly agreed with my own view of myself.

For someone who has never told anyone in their real life that they write anything, reading something like this from an anonymous user only solidified in my mind the fact that this person was right.

I’m not a good writer.

After an embarrassing amount of minutes passed, in which I thought about deleting every story I ever posted, I decided to delete the message instead. Unfortunately, that didn’t mean I could delete the feelings it caused or change the fact that I’m not a good writer.

Two weeks went by and I didn’t write anything, let alone post. Then I received a comment on a story I had posted three years prior, one I’d written after a death in our family. The comment read, “Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. I really needed this. I just lost my mom and this really got me today.”

I stopped thinking about being a good writer after that. I thought instead, “what if I had deleted my stories and that one person three years later hadn’t read it that day?”

Here’s what I realized: no one is a good writer.

Good means to be approved of, but stories aren’t created from approval. They’re built from life experiences, feelings, and emotions Therefore, the impact of anyone’s story isn’t good or bad. It’s a million other things.

Heartfelt.

Sad.

Funny.

Inspiring.

Romantic.

So to all the story writers out there, hold your head up, write what is in your heart, and never doubt that there isn’t at least one person out there that needs to read your story.

So, no.

We’re not good writers, but why would we want to be?

blake-belladonna-defence-force

Holy shit did I need to read this today

teatops

Never doubt that there isn’t at least one person out there that needs to read your story.

belle-of-the-battle

And if that person is just yourself, that’s okay too. I mean it, literally the only reason I started writing is that no one was writing what I wanted to read, and let me tell you, my writing may be a mess, but it’s a lot of fun for me to read. :)

#writing advice

alandrosul

i was thinking abt your question of “where did sam’s handprint marks come from” when i was playing death stranding earlier, and i noticed something! in the cutscene on the beach after the voidout near central knot city, sam sees/hallucinates BB turning into a BT. then you can see tiny black handprints going down sam’s leg, and they leave tiny handprint scars that match the other ones. idk if they’re still there after sam repatriates tho. much to think about

i’d really have to see if you get a good look at that area of his leg when you take a shower or something. from what i remember there’s only like, adult-sized handprints on his body, though

chiralcrystallization

If i remember right, the handprints materialize whenever sam gets pulled into the other world... when the bts grab and "kill" him

Kojima once said sam gets more handprints with every bt caused death

nymeria578

If my memory serves me right, the first time Sam met Fragile she grabbed his wrist and left a handprint. That's why I don't think it's just BT related. It's physical contact that's causing a handprint on his skin. When he met Mama and she drew blood, she curiously didn't leave a handprint. Sam wondered about it for a second, but in the end we know why...

#death stranding

mrslittletall

nymeria578 hat auf deinen Eintrag geantwortet “yoshikage-kiwa hat auf deinen Eintrag geantwortet “I have a question……”

I don’t think it’s a plot hole. It was never elaborated that the chiral network works like the internet. It provides the usage of a chiral printer to fabricate items and also grants access to the UCA’s database. That’s how I understood it.

As I see it, people don’t have a clue what has happened in Europe. If Europe still exists. If they still had the internet, then they would know! Also, people are really desperate for connections when you go to them (minus the few who are like naaaah). I always thought that the porters delivered letters between them, that isn’t a part of the gameplay, but it makes sense. That is how the Preppers are in contact with each other and how they know what kind of goods they want to give the other Preppers. So… sending mails outside the chiral network is and continues to be a plothole!

nymeria578

I believe I misunderstood your meaning (I'm not a native speaker). I thought you meant the chiral network is the plot hole.

This discussion is quite interesting, so I'd like to share my point of view. I see the chiral network and the internet within the game as two different things. The internet exists since before the Death Stranding. It might have collapsed, but since Sam received emails and other data outside of, for example distro centers, they seem to use mobile data which needs transmission masts. We don't see them in the field, but somehow it must be there. That might explain the missing connection to other continents. The transmission can't get past the ocean. That's also why I don't think porters might carry letters around. The delivery terminals are connected to show up-to-date orders.

The chiral network is different... I don't know how far you're into the game, but there are some nasty truths ahead that I don't want to spoil. As I mentioned above, how I see it, the chiral network includes the chiral printer and a lot more data like an archive. This network seems 'stronger' than the internet. That's why the chiral grams are more pixeled without the connection to the UCA.

I would say Hideo Kojima just didn't elaborate the difference due to fictional reasons, but didn't actually create a plot hole. (just my opinion)

Though I admit there's one scene that might be considered one. At the beginning when President Strand dies, Heartman (and Mama) are there too. Since Heartman was intigrated into the UCA later in the game it doesn't make sense that he's there unpixeled.

Also, but probably due to the game's mechanics, America is so much smaller. Sam went from East to West and it was what... 200 kilometers? That's also why I rather see fictional reasons than plot holes.

#death stranding #slight spoilers #chiral network

faerisms-deactivated20200805

true writing is knowing exactly how your wip starts and knowing exactly how how it ends but the middle is the equivalent of you standing stranded on highway 52 while your car burns in the background before a freeze frame zooms in on your face and a voice-over goes “yup that’s me. you might be wondering how i got here.”

strickland527

I’m in this and I don’t like it

#so true #on writing

mymanreedus

#death stranding

fan-fangirl-world

I thought Norman was going to win but this was a cool surprise

#death stranding #mads mikkelsen

cockdaddykaren-deactivated20210

Extroverted Introverts: Ten things to know

Also known as an ambivert, an extroverted introvert is someone who exhibits qualities of both introversion and extroversion.

1. Their spot on the spectrum changes with their environment.

Your ambivert friend may be loud and gregarious around their family, but quiet and thoughtful at the office. Seeing them in both situations may feel like meeting two entirely different people.

2. Talking to strangers is fine – but don’t expect them to keep it to small talk.

Although an ambivert can hold up their end of a conversation, talking about the weather will not be enough to engage them. Their social energy is limited enough that they won’t want to waste it on meaningless chatter. They will likely push the conversation into deeper territory or bow out entirely.

3. They like to be alone – they don’t like to be lonely.

There is a big difference between the two. Choosing to sit at home with a tub of ice cream and a book feels fantastic. Sitting at home because nobody called them back feels sad and lame.

4. Getting them out of the house can be a challenge.

If you catch your friend on a highly introverted day, you may just be better off leaving them at home. They might manage to be social, but they’ll just be thinking about their books and their couch the whole time.

5. If they’re new, you can find them in the back of the room.

An introverted extrovert will approach new situations with cautious excitement. If they know someone in the group, they will likely cling to them a bit as they become comfortable. If they do not, they might waver on the edge of the crowd, slowly getting used to the water rather than jumping in all at once.

6. They’re selectively social.

They don’t mean to be snobs. They just have limited social energy and prefer interacting one-on-one or in small groups. For this reason, they can only afford to invest their social time and energy in those who they feel truly connected to.

7. Making friends is easy. Keeping them is hard.

They like talking to people, but they value their alone-time, as well. This can make maintaining a friendship tricky. If your ambivert friend makes an effort to consistently invest time and energy in your friendship, be glad. You are truly special to them.

8. Their social desires change with the breeze.

They might be desperate to hang out with you on Friday, but then not answer your call on Saturday. They’re not mad at you. They’re just super comfortable in bed watching films.

9. They can talk to you for hours.

If you manage to catch them in a one-on-one situation, an extroverted introvert will just not shut up. Once their interest is engaged, there’s no stopping them.

10. Listening is great too, though.

Sometimes they want to be a part of the action, but their social energy levels are too low for them to contribute in a meaningful way. Listening allows them to get to know you without burning up their social fuel. They also know its value from their chattier moments when they are desperate for an ear.

loveismyrevolution

This is literally me! Fascinating!

simpleanddestructivechemistry

it me.

#that's me

re: pillowfort, the free invites are a link that you have to get from an existing user who has one -- that's why in the notes you've got people making offers

I see. Thanks 😊

pillowfort-social

Pillowfort is a user-friendly blogging platform built for creativity, communication, and content sharing for fans & creators. New users can join for FREE with an invite key.

New User Guide

Invitation System FAQ

Invitation System Announcement

swissmissing

I also still have some free invitation codes if anyone wants to try it out.

nymeria578

Maybe I'm too dumb, but they want a registration fee of 5 $. There's no possibility shown to enter a free invitation code...

#pillowfort

proseprotips

Write down everything that happens in the story, then in the second draft, make it look like you knew what you were doing all along. -Neil Gaiman

neil-gaiman

Still good advice.

#on writing

neil-gaiman

That Skull Poster...

I found a version of it in email. Here you go.

#Aziraphale #Crowley #good omens

yvecz

Lost Hat (A short comic)

This was the scene that inspired me to draw the comic. The idea has been in my head since June, after the release of the Good Omens episodes. It went lying in my folders for a while, but I’m glad to finally have it finished! Thank you for reading :)

#good omens fan art #good omens #terry pratchett #neil gaiman

mizgnomer

Good Omens - Eden - Behind the Scenes

Excerpt from The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion:

As assistant director Francesco “Cesco” Reidy points out, such an epic location for the opening scene came at a price. “Filming in those kind of areas is difficult,” he says. “It’s exposed. It’s very hot, there’s no shade and you can burn easily. Bringing equipment is also a challenge,” he adds. “Everything had to come in on a fleet of four-wheel-drive jeeps or tractor-type vehicles, and there was a huge amount to get in.”

Overseeing the operaion was the producer for the South Africa shoot, Paul Frift. “It was challenging filmmaking,” he says. “We put up a Bedouin tent to create shade, but once you stepped out it was like a furnace.”

Special thanks to the Milk Visual Effects showreel on Vimeo

#good omens #bts #david tennant #michael sheen #neil gaiman

apple-duty

HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH GOES SO HARD YOU GUYS This song was screaming Good Omens at me and was begging to be made into the cheesiest 80s music video you’ve ever seen this side of the millennia.

Better quality on youtube: https://youtu.be/hO-VfTg440Q