Personal Feelings Effecting Your Stories - Comments

  • Michael Westen

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    @ Mr. Darcy
    I have stories that I'm subscribed to and there are like 20 chapters I have to catch up on XD
    Thank you for your input it really means a lot.
    I always hate when I get an idea and it's super late and I'm super tired. I always end up convincing myself that I'll remember, and then I don't.
    Why are you awake so early? That's crazy! Unless it's not... haha

    I hope you have a good day and get warm!

    @ The Real Mitt Romney
    THANK YOU! I'll go try that. Honestly, I might just have to make the entire new layout. Ugh.

    And thank you for all this input! Tumblr can suck it hahaha.
    Honestly I was just about to go comment on your profile to see how you were! Glad to know you've got no complaints Smile
    June 2nd, 2015 at 03:15am
  • The Real Mitt Romney

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    Make sure that your link color is the same under "text" of all of categories: page, content, and text. That way, it will show up the correct color XD if it still somehow manages to mess up (aka if it's a bangin' glitch), call I can offer is make a new layout, but make it exactly like this, minus the blue link colors XD

    1. I have not but I've seen it.
    2. Just get straight into, honestly. Reread the first chapter before you attempt the second, just to refresh your mind.
    3. I mean, 50 Shades promotes girls to get into abusive/borderline obsessive + stalkerish relationships with men just because they satisfy the sexual needs of a girl. I don't think a story that may subtly promote teenage pregnancy + parenthood will be bad. But that's just my opinion XD
    4. Ah, I have no idea. It can range from dreams, daydreams, movie plots, conversations, pictures, text messages, songs, music videos, poems + hearing about other people's drama. Typically, I like thinking about themes and overall messages + satirical works that could inspire me.
    5. Most definitely. If I feel like my writing is mediocre in something I'll take it down. I also base most of what I write on feelings, since (when I did have things posted here) most of them were drabbles written as an emotional purge.
    6. While my emotions don't affect my stories like yours do, I just let it go with the flow. If you don't believe in teen pregnancy + parenthood, I mean, just because you're writing a story about it doesn't mean you believe in it or are supporting it. People write stories that include rape, incest (not like, Sam/Dean Winchester incest, like real life incest) and whatnot, but I doubt the authors support those topics. In the end writing is a way to escape reality + express yourself, even if you don't personally believe in the topics you write about. Don't stress out too much about it~ write that you desire to write, even if you think Tumblr would disapprove of it (lmfao)
    7. I'm decent. No complaints XD
    June 2nd, 2015 at 03:03am
  • Mr. Darcy

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    1. I haven't, actually. I have a lot of things I have to catch up on reading, though. Facepalm
    2. First, you have to feel inspired. If you're one of those people who like to know where a story is going, maybe sit and plot it first, and if you've already plotted it, flesh out those plot points more. Get to know your characters. When you spend time with your characters and get to know them more than the reader will, then you're more inspired to write them than if you only know them as much as the reader does.
    3. To be honest, the only thing that would be promoting teen parenthood is if the parents have no trouble whatsoever, everything works out perfectly fine and there are no unexpected side-effects of the pregnancy. Like, even if a couple want to get pregnant and search it up before they do, there will always be things that are unexpected.
    4. I would say eating but I'm eating right now (at two in the morning) and I'm barely making headway with this chapter. XD But late night/early morning inspires me the most, actually. Which makes writing so much harder. Facepalm
    5. I try not to let them affect my stories. I don't want to put my views into a character because they're not me, y'know? I will still have my own personal feelings even if my characters stand for everything I don't believe it.
    6. I think I answered this above?
    7. Today started two hours ago. I'm hungry (not really, but I need food), tired and cold. ):
    June 2nd, 2015 at 02:56am
  • wish on a firefly

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    You're welcome. let me know if you want to bounce ideas off me or need help. c:
    Not exactly. im not going to bed for another few hours. c:
    June 2nd, 2015 at 02:30am
  • Michael Westen

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    @ Princess of Fantasy
    Thanks Hina! I'm probably going to start working on it some tomorrow. I want to find a playlist that'll help inspire me, no idea what that will be, we'll just have to see.
    Time to sleep?
    June 2nd, 2015 at 02:06am
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    1. Not yet but it sounds interesting.
    2. You can always reread what you have written and see if you can spark any ideas. Rewriting some unsatisfying scenes or write some reaction scenes for your characters to get inspired.
    3. I dont think so. Things like teens taking responsibility for the actions that led up to the teen pregnancy is actually a good idea. Because most teens go into pregnancy thinking everything will be like what you see in The Notebook, something to that effect.
    4. Listening to music, watching movies/tv, and read other stories.
    5. Sometimes. But i mostly write whatever i think of more than i feel.
    6. I just write it out and then look back to see if everything flows and makes sense.
    7. Pretty good. Kinda sleepy tho.
    June 2nd, 2015 at 02:00am
  • Michael Westen

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    @ cleopatra.
    I'll keep that in mind Smile
    June 2nd, 2015 at 01:53am
  • warmaiden

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    @ Michael Westen
    aha yw c: if you ever need help planning out your story or anything, you're more than welcome to shoot me a message.
    June 2nd, 2015 at 01:22am
  • Michael Westen

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    @ cleopatra.
    Thanks for all your input! I actually totally forgot about the giveaway!
    Glad to hear your day is going well, mine is going alright.
    June 2nd, 2015 at 01:03am
  • warmaiden

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    one) no, but it's something im going to get to as you've asked for a giveaway package from me a few weeks ago

    two) in all honesty, i think you need to be inspired to write it despite your feelings. i can't give any advice unless you're passionate towards writing this story which seems very interesting @ first glance

    three) i don't think it's promoting teenage parenthood/pregnancy as it's my personal opinion & it's definitely not something you should feel as a burden nor something that should hold you back. it seems you have a lot of ideas & admiration towards many characters. i think you should go forth w/ the story despite it seemingly giving off this feeling as the only people who should feel that way are readers & if they give you accurate feedback. don't be afraid of trying something not a lot of people would.

    tbh, i had the same issue w/ one of my stories so i understand how you may feel.

    four) a few things that really help is old fashion outlining or music that gets you into the writing zone. watching movies w/ similar topics help too. example: im currently writing an assassin story so i'd get a few adrenaline pumping ideas from a few rogue action movies etc.

    five) it does a lot & maybe that's why i re-write/delete a lot

    six) more planning

    seven) my day is going well, how about yours?
    June 1st, 2015 at 11:01pm