#aida writes

[peachchocobo]

i wanna try writing a novel again but it’s literally almost been 10 years since i last tried and i am so so so terrified of writing the wrong thing, writing something bad, writing something that’s already been done in the meantime etc etc… idk

also doesn’t help that my old writing material is on an external disk that has since become corrupted ;-; i miss writing so much

[dreaminggaymer]

For the mermaid story: No, I wasn`t suggesting this, but I wonder if you would like to have an artwork of the mermaid for your story, if you wish

Duuuuuude, anyone doing any drawing of any story is a-fuckin’-mazing and a-okay in my book. But I’m broke and can’t do any commissions.

[dreaminggaymer]

Mermaid AU perhaps?💕

NO WAIT THAT’S GENIUS FOR A VIDEO GAME SHIP OF MINE THANK YOU ANON 

[sepiasswirl]

i forgot how bad i am at plotting out a story when i only have like -2 ideas and no idea where i want to go with it sjhdjshfjshjf

[peachchocobo]

I cannot wait to start writing again, ugh. I love the ideas that are running around in my head right now and I can't wait to just wake up in the morning with a cup of tea and write them out. So. Excited.

[peachchocobo]

I wasn’t tagged, but why not I suppose. A writing questionnaire below the cut.

Where do you publish your work?

I don’t publish my work anymore. I used to be on Fanfiction.net, but it was a short-lived writing life because I wasn’t very good at the time. I only use FF.net to re-read my favourite stories nowadays. 

What medium/application/etc do you write in or with?

I recently purchased Scrivener, but I’m still learning to work with it. I wrote my novel Deviants in yWriter. 

Do you collaborate with others?

I have collaborated in the past and it was a lot of fun. Not anymore though.

How much editing do you do before you publish?

A lot. I went through six or seven different editing stages for Deviants. I’m the kind of writer that doesn’t like what she’s written five years ago and I’ll rewrite it. If I don’t like the tone of the conversation, I’ll rewrite it. I’ll rewrite punctuation if I have to. I’m seldom satisfied. 

Do you listen to music while you write?

Yes. I use music to set the tone for myself and reach down to emotions I may not instantly experience when thinking about them in trying to reproduce them on paper. 

How do you decide what to write about?

I get ideas from situations and people around me. I daydream a lot to instrumental music, where I usually end up thinking of scenes unfolding like it were a movie. It’s also my weakness, because I end up with random scenes that don’t tie into each other at all and I’ll have no idea how to work it all into a novel or a big project. 

When do you write?

Whenever I have time. I often don’t have time, or won’t be in a good mindset.

How often do you write?

Rarely, nowadays. I don’t have the time and when I do, I tend to fall into a pattern where I don’t like what I write and don’t find it good enough. I want to write more, but I’m just stuck in a loop at this point. 

Do you have a daily word count goal? Do you meet it?

No. I tried to have 1000 words as a daily word count, but it would just upset me if I didn’t make it. I used to be happy if I could write a paragraph a day, now I’m happy if I can write a paragraph every two weeks. 

Do you write start to finish, or do you bounce around?

I bounce around. Not necessarily from the finish to the start or anything, but I’ve rarely had an entire story planned out from start to finish. Like I said, I end up thinking of scenes that may or may not fit into a story and try to work from there. It’s extremely frustrating. 

Do you meticulously plot or just let the writing happen?

I plot a lot. At least I try to. I want to have a decent direction to go with, or I won’t write at all. 

What are your strengths? Your weaknesses?

I’m not sure. 

I think for strengths is that I’m imaginative (perhaps to a fault?) Everything is possible in my opinion, the question is can I write it properly. 

My weakness is my fear of being a failure, using the same words over and over again, making mistakes because English isn’t my first language, being jumpy in context, having bland side characters-- I need to stop. It’s a lot. 

Do you take requests? Why/why not?

I don’t. I can’t write on demand. 

Is there any genre or type of story you want to write but are hesitant to?

Horror and historical fiction. I think I might be good at it, but I base it on nothing. 

Any inspirational quotes, videos, tricks, articles, etc that help you stay motivated?

Neil Gaiman is the only one who can motivate and/or inspire me. Everything else just kind of... doesn’t. I suppose music falls under this category as well if I’m honest. I can always imagine something based on music. Whether it’s usable and good or not is up for debate. 

Go to page 7 of your WIP, skip to the 7th line and share 7 sentences:

I didn’t know what page 7 was in Scrivener, but anyway. Here are 7 sentences. 

Aleks turned as he worked his left hand to release the straps on his fighting gloves on his right hand and let his eyes meet the happy, brown orbs of Princess Isia of Eprium. He didn’t want to be cheesy and think the obvious, but by the lords, he thought she grew prettier with each passing day. As a Royal Sentinel, his job was to protect and guide her every day of her existence, until she would be wed off to a wealthy ruler. His job was not to gawk at her and make inappropriate comments such as the ones that were floating around in his head the moment he saw her, but he was quite good at that, too.

I don’t know what this is at this point. But there you go. 

[peachchocobo]

I’m making notes for a whole new book series in between work and I’m still on top of my shit. I’m a damn pro. I’m fantastic.

I’m so boned. 

BUT YO THE STORY IS GOING TO BE GREAT. 

[peachchocobo]

guys i literally have such a good idea for a book series like

i’m serious i might try and write this

who am i kidding i’ve already started