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[DNA]

RE: Writer's Lounge

I suppose this explains a bit. Well, I guess it does make sense; this is around that time when midterms and such seem to sneak up on everyone and take us hostage. (I've got one on my birthday, of all days.) I suppose I don't mind too much, but it does explain why some topics are getting a lot of attention and others are not.

Wait, why am I saying this again?

 

[Incinermyn]

RE: Writer's Lounge

I suppose this explains a bit. Well, I guess it does make sense; this is around that time when midterms and such seem to sneak up on everyone and take us hostage. (I've got one on my birthday, of all days.) I suppose I don't mind too much, but it does explain why some topics are getting a lot of attention and others are not.

Wait, why am I saying this again?

It's a writer's chat, so almost anything is allowed if you've got updates coming or want to start a conversation pertaining to what's going on with your stories (including explaining why you may not have time for a lot of writing/critiquing at the moment).

 

[Zenith]

RE: Writer's Lounge

I was thinking of picking up Ricochet again, but I don't remember anything about it. there are all these cryptic messages about it throughout my notes but I don't know how they go together. maybe I'll just wing it.

 

[Aoki]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Go wing it. As for my fanfic, I dunno if I even want to finish it. I've ran out of ideas to put in future chapters to lead to the main plot.
Off-topicish, I'm kinda curious who's been reading my fanfic. Anyone?

 

[Zyflair]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Well, I was reading it until you stopped continuing it.

 

[The Fallen One]

RE: Writer's Lounge

If I was to post a short story that was less than 1000 words, would I not be able to make a thread?

 

[Incinermyn]

RE: Writer's Lounge

If I was to post a short story that was less than 1000 words, would I not be able to make a thread?

I thought I changed the rule back to allow them anyways. I just noted that shorts should be compiled if they're posted in short timespans.

 

[MrGatr]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Goodness, I've fallen out of writing. I'm just wondering, if someone was to like someone else in a story, and he was shy how would he express that?? (This is just the exact opposite of me is why I'm asking)

I shall actually get working on a story sometime this week, and have it posted in the next 2-3 weeks.

 

[Zyflair]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Well, you have to know what a shy person is like, obviously. I suggest you go pester Apollo/TFO.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find a nice underground shelter so I won't get roasted by an Incinermyn-influenced sun.

 

[The Fallen One]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Well, you have to know what a shy person is like, obviously. I suggest you go pester Apollo/TFO.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find a nice underground shelter I don't get roasted by an Incinermyn-influenced sun.

What about squished by a TFO-influenced moon?

 

[Incinermyn]

RE: Writer's Lounge

What about squished by a TFO-influenced moon?

I think he was referencing my namesake's ability to control solar flares more than my Celestia avatar. But I guess it's all the same, since they're both symbolic of the sun. Anyways, I mostly used to shy awaw from people in general, but would usually hang out with girls I liked. I just never told them that I liked them directly, and they sort of figured it out eventually. I'm not sure if that would translate well into fiction, though.

 

[DNA]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to find a nice underground shelter so I won't get roasted by an Incinermyn-influenced sun.

What about squished by a TFO-influenced moon?

Oh, you guys.

I'm just wondering, if someone was to like someone else in a story, and he was shy how would he express that?? (This is just the exact opposite of me is why I'm asking)

There are a few ways you can express this in writing.

~Have the shy guy beat around the bush a little when talking to his love interest. He isn't exactly going to get straight to the point and he probably wouldn't have the guts to even mention it indirectly. Generally, he'll act a bit sheepish.
~Have him get a wing-man of some kind. If he's too shy to tell his interest himself, maybe he could get a friend of his (who, preferably, is a good friend of the girl as well) to either mention or imply it.
~Or, the flip-side of that is to have the girl talk to the guy instead, and he responds appropriately. This only really works if the girl is interested in the guy also, not if she's oblivious and/or apathetic about it.

The best part is when you just roll with it.

 

[MrGatr]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Thanks guys... I just can't see TFO as shy though ZY... You, now you just don't like to talk outside your small group... I'm gonna pester you!!!!

 

[Zyflair]

RE: Writer's Lounge

The best part is when you just roll with it.

No, no, no, you don't just "roll with it" in writing. In real life, sure. >_>

Thanks guys... I just can't see TFO as shy though ZY... You, now you just don't like to talk outside your small group... I'm gonna pester you!!!!

... o_o

 

[don()shinobi]

RE: Writer's Lounge

Thanks guys... I just can't see TFO as shy though ZY... You, now you just don't like to talk outside your small group... I'm gonna pester you!!!!

Get away from my love, or you'll need to mess with me, too~

 

[DNA]

RE: Writer's Lounge

No, no, no, you don't just "roll with it" in writing. In real life, sure. >_>

You might not. I do, though.

 

[Zyflair]

RE: Writer's Lounge

You most certainly planned out part of the plot, rather than writing completely on impulse.

 

[DNA]

RE: Writer's Lounge

You most certainly planned out part of the plot, rather than writing completely on impulse.

I never write on impulse. If I do, I know my works most certainly never go anywhere.
I plan out the plot long before I start writing, or at least the prominent pieces thereof. Then after that I just find good ways to connect the dots.

 

[Zyflair]

RE: Writer's Lounge

So what do you mean when you say that you "roll with it" when you write? >_>

 

[MrGatr]

RE: Writer's Lounge

I've "Rolled with it" while writing, and it still turns out great... You just gotta stick with it, ans know what you're doing...

Also, just "Roll with it" in real life is a horrible tactic... It just makes them think you're unprepared.