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    Ha, I love the second method! :blobrofl: Seriously though, I have a name in mind. I'm just...

    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 ...
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    Ah, choosing names is so hard ... Can I really pair a three-syllable name with a two-syllable...

    Ah, choosing names is so hard ... Can I really pair a three-syllable name with a two-syllable name and not have readers hate me? But then, if the character's spouse only has a two-syllable name, it doesn't seem too bad? :blob_hmm:
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    I can imagine that. When you start out, it's difficult to imagine how bad things can get, and...

    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...
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    I'm actually still pretty clear on the original idea. I just suck at that type :blob_teary: 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...
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    I remember you had some troubles :blob_blank: But yeah, just go with what feels right...

    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:
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    Eh, it's the 10-year anniversary of my first story next month and you bet I still haven't...

    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...
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    @Hans.Trondheim, I saw your post, and seriously, don't worry about it. SH isn't like Tapas where...

    @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...
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    For other stuff, I only do a final edit after I'm completely done where I make sure it sounds...

    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:
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    Ah, I do it depending on how the draft turns out. Like, it's not a secret that I turn out...

    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...
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    I did use the search function! As it turns out, I didn't use it, lol Doesn't matter though, it's...

    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...
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    That dread when you find a half-written chapter that is part of an arc you finished and suddenly...

    That dread when you find a half-written chapter that is part of an arc you finished and suddenly aren't sure anymore if you ever had that part in there and this is just the dregs or completely forgot about it ... :blob_blank:
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    Yeah, I know. I can do it :blob_pout: It might take some colorful curses but it's doable. Also...

    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:
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    Ah, I like the idea of snout-punching :blobtaco: @Hans.Trondheim, actually, it's myself right...

    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...
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    Ah, it's one of those "Can I even write? :blob_teary:" days again ... *sigh*

    Ah, it's one of those "Can I even write? :blob_teary:" days again ... *sigh*
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    The new year has started and I can't help but begin with the big questions, like: Can I write...

    The new year has started and I can't help but begin with the big questions, like: Can I write half a novel in a day? Because I kind of feel like I might need to ... :blob_blank: Ah, why is February so early in the year?! :blob_catflip:
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    Apparently, there is a state where you can be too depressed to upload even finished chapters on...

    Apparently, there is a state where you can be too depressed to upload even finished chapters on time but still not too depressed for your brain to throw new story ideas at you ...
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    I like my genre but you don’t

    I kind of want to echo this: but from the BL side of things. I have novels with 100k views but that really doesn't mean much. Views accrue over time. If you update often enough and have enough chapters, you are bound to end up with a high number of overall views but that doesn't map out to...
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    I read BL only so the king with the 8 eggs has me somewhat doubtful :blobrofl: And sheesh, I...

    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:
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    I usually hate reading MTL but I have to admit that sometimes it adds some hilarity to the...

    I usually hate reading MTL but I have to admit that sometimes it adds some hilarity to the reading experience :blobrofl:
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    I feel like I unintentionally screwed people over here :blobrofl: I should make disclaimers...

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