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Ha, I love the second method! :blobrofl: Seriously though, I have a name in mind. I'm just debating whether I should use it or if readers will flip tables on me because it's too long. I feel like they hate long names :blob_hmm: But then, I like the name so I should just go for it ...

I can imagine that. When you start out, it's difficult to imagine how bad things can get, and then sometimes you get blindsided. But in the end, we all had our reasons for starting so it's not like we can give up so we have to find a way to deal with it. Yeah, I think so too! :blob_melt: I'm...

I'm actually still pretty clear on the original idea. I just suck at that type :blob_teary: I'm first and foremost a romance writer even though I tend to have convoluted plots in the back of it. But my first story was more about the big picture with some romance so it turned out shit no matter...

I remember you had some troubles :blob_blank: But yeah, just go with what feels right! Sometimes, the creative vision is more important. That is, unless you need money. In that case, always listen to the readers and go with best practices :blob_sweat:

Eh, it's the 10-year anniversary of my first story next month and you bet I still haven't finished that sucker :blobrofl: I tried writing a new version last year but where's the time for that? :blob_pout: Either way, I think some stories do need a lot of time but that time probably gets shorter...

@Hans.Trondheim, I saw your post, and seriously, don't worry about it. SH isn't like Tapas where you have to stay below a character limit and I think it's that way for a reason. Some stories need longer chapters to work so if yours is like that, keep it that way! Readers often don't know what's...

For other stuff, I only do a final edit after I'm completely done where I make sure it sounds nicer. I'm slowly getting a bit anal about that part because of my other job :blob_teary:

Ah, I do it depending on how the draft turns out. Like, it's not a secret that I turn out chapters like I eat chocolate. In 90 % of the cases, it turns out fine somehow (it's beyond me how, but it works :blob_sweat:) but then there's some (especially older) series where I think I can do a lot...

I did use the search function! As it turns out, I didn't use it, lol Doesn't matter though, it's still coherent somehow :blobrofl: And I get that problem with missing stuff I could have done. I do like to write inferior first versions though. Gives me the opportunity to go through everything...

Yeah, I know. I can do it :blob_pout: It might take some colorful curses but it's doable. Also, @BenJepheneT, was that a general motivational speech or did you personalize that for us BL writers? Because that imagery fits a little too well :blobrofl:

Ah, I like the idea of snout-punching :blobtaco: @Hans.Trondheim, actually, it's myself right now. I'm editing a novel from last year and just can't help but feel a bit ugh about it. I guess it's generally fine but there's also a lot I think could be much better. But I guess that's what...

I read BL only so the king with the 8 eggs has me somewhat doubtful :blobrofl: And sheesh, I actually am learning Chinese but I'm lightyears away from actually being able to understand a novel :blob_teary:

I feel like I unintentionally screwed people over here :blobrofl: I should make disclaimers next time ...