Sunny's posts

@xvz: I hope Dec and Jan work out better for you! I hope you get some writing done. I definitely understand how life can get in the way sometimes. I don't write every night, though it probably seems like I do lol. What sort of project(s?) are you hoping to work on?
Yess!! They are awesome tbh. They are pretty much essential imo, I always love having a soundscape playing in the background, even if I'm not working on anything.

@xvz: yeah overthinking can be a real problem with writing, and I am definitely guilty of doing that sometimes lol.
I forgot to tell you the most important step! I listen to a lot of ambient music (in general and when writing) and ambient sounds etc. I like myNoise.net for their various soundscapes, they really help with setting the mood. They have so much choice. For my Arctic story I am listening to this one. I have it on in the background while I'm listening to my Spotify playlist.

@xvz: I have heard of the author but not that book! I'll check it out, thanks for the rec!
I don't usually picture their clothes or anything, it's mostly just a collection of words to describe them, events they've gone through, people they care about, motivations etc.
A big way I figure out characters is literally just by writing, they sometimes take over the plot and surprise you. I find just jumping in there really helps me figure out what they want, how they'd react etc. And it doesn't have to be part of the story--just random rambling in a separate doc. That's pretty much the only tip I have lol. Just start writing something character-based, see what happens.
I also use music to flesh out characters A LOT. Every project I start has its own Spotify playlist, and I spend hours searching for songs and instrumental music that helps set the scene. And while I'm doing that I am subconsciously associating the characters with various songs, and so when I later listen to the music it brings it all back, if that makes sense?

@Wildfire: Oh I see. I understand that, I get indigestion if I eat too late :/

@Wildfire: Pizzas are yummy, though I haven't had one in far too long. Are you not hungry?
Yes lots of work, but I enjoy it :D

@xvz: The whole story is set in the Arctic. The reason I chose the Arctic is because I wanted the children to be raised in isolation, away from the rest of the world so they can't do any harm. Which does not go to plan lmao XD The magic isn't climate based, just chance. The two girls in the Arctic don't have "ice magic" or anything like that.
I basically just keep it all in my head. I spend a while getting to know the characters in my head, and I'm lucky in that I don't struggle to keep things straight. I think it might be an autism thing???

@xvz: well I want magic to be genetic, but I also want there to be different types of magic, and each of the three characters in my story has different powers. Magic isn't common in this world at all, but I still need three children to be *cursed* with it at the same time in the same geographical area so... idk.

@Wildfire: LOL pizza is tasty though. Not your usual standard of cooking though, you make some interesting dishes!

Lol well at least you landed on an awesome avi!
I've written about 15 thousand words so far, though I am reworking it and rewriting etc. I am still developing the magic system.

@xvz: I'm good thanks. Just eating a nut bar. Your avatar is so pretty! Are you good?

@Wildfire: oh, that would be handy if they could help you out!! Are they good cooks?
I'll be working on my story set in the Arctic, I had a breakthrough last night with regards to the plot! Exciting!

@Wildfire: I'm all good. Just about to go to bed and start writing. Have you had a good day? Recovered from Thanksgiving?

@koneko: I have never tried banana or pumpkin bread?? :O is it quite fruity?

@Amber Lynne: thank you! :)

@Amber Lynne: can I pls buy Topaz for 3k?