#WIP Tracking software

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IA 2.0 voisona test with a short version of drag on dragoon's ending B song tsukiru/exhausted :) now i can hear Lia's beautiful dulcet tones sing scary scary songs

[thedailyvio]

Day 155

[writeblrcafe]

A Comprehensive Guide for Writing Advice

Sometimes, despite enjoying writing so much, something is not working for you. Maybe your well of ideas has run dry. Or your WIP has hit a corner and you can't find your way out to the end of the story. Or you need to go back to your finished draft and see if there are any kinks to clear up.

Fortunately, everyone at Writeblrcafé has experienced such, and to help you out, we have a bunch of links to helpful posts by fellow writers to help you along on your writing journey as well as some helpful links to other websites, resources and software.

General:

WHY IS WRITING IS SO FUCKING HARD? (@writers-hq)

Writer Block First Aid Kit (@isabellestone)

Websites for writers (masterpost @2soulscollide)

Writing advice (masterpost @theliteraryarchitect)

Writing resources (masterpost @stinastar)

One look thesaurus (a reverse dictionary where you can enter words or concepts)

Coming Up with Ideas:

97 Character Motivations (@theplottery)

Character Flaws (@fantasyfillsmysoul)

Character Profile (@mistblossomdesigns)

Characters Unflawed (@emptymanuscript)

Why Theme is More Important than Plot (@theplottery)

Weekly writing prompts on Reedsy

Drafting:

3 of the worst story beginnings (and how to fix them) (@theplottery)

Cheat Sheet for Writing Emotion (@myhoniahaka)

Creative Writing for Writers (@writerscreed)

Describing Physical Things (@wordsnstuff)

How to Craft a Natural Plot (@theplottery)

How to Write a Story? (masterpost @creativepromptsforwriting)

How to write: ethnicity & skin colour (@youneedsomeprompts)

What the F is Show Not Tell (@theplottery)

Writing advice from my uni teachers (@thewritingumbrellas)

First Draft: story outlining template meant to help with planning your next big writing project (@fauxriot)

The wonder/ discovery arc (@evelynmlewis)

How to structure a chapter (@theplottery)

How to pace your storytelling (@charlesoberonn)

How to write and research mental illness (@hayatheauthor)

Seven Blogs You Need To Read As An Author (@hayatheauthor)

Editing/Revising:

Eight steps in making the editing process of your book easier (@joaneunknown)

Kill Your Darlings (@tibodine)

Self editing tips (first pass) (@projecttreehouse)

Publishing:

Chill Subs: biggest database for literary magazines and small presses; track your submissions and get your writing published!

5 steps to get your novel ready to self-publish (by @nanowrimo)

Resources for finishing and publishing your novel (masterpost by @nanowrimo)

For self-publishing: this page gives you the exact pixel count of a book spine based on its page count, and/or a template you can use for the correct width/height ratio.

Software:

Scrivener: one time payment of $60 or 70€ (macOS/windows), $24 (iOS; no Euro listed for iOS); used by professionals, many tools to write and organize your novel

Bibisco: free and "pay what you want" version; multilingual, world building, character profiles, writing goals, story timeline, mind maps, notes and more templates to write a novel.

Manuskript: free open source-tool; outliner, novel assistant, distraction-free mode

Ghostwriter: a free and open alternative which has a decent interface with some interesting features, like Hemingway Mode, which disables one's backspace and delete keys, emulating a typewriter.

NaNoWriMo: an international contest to encourage writers to finish writing their novel with many events, groups for exchange with fellow writers, helpful writing advice and help for self-publishing and publishing traditionally.

Campfire Writing: website, desktop app, and mobile app, with tools built in to help manage characters, magic systems, research, etc. It has a great free option, plus monthly, annual, and lifetime purchase options. It also has built-in NaNoWriMo compatibility and a catalogue of tutorials and writing advice videos (suggestion by @harfblarf)

Websites And Writing Apps Every Author Needs In 2023 (@hayatheauthor)

Let us know in the comments if there are any links we could add to it! Reblog this post to help a fellow writer.

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[rinwritingcorner]

May I ask the software you use to write?

Congratulations on getting so much done!

Thank you so much. And, of course.

I use the Reedsy Book Editor for all of my writing projects, and I've been using it for about three years now. I also have experience with other amazing softwares, and I would love to create more tutorials on them if you need me to.

Here's a quick tutorial on how to use the Reedsy Book Editor.

When you visit the website, the first thing you'll come across is this page. It's a completely free writing tool with a fantastic interface. All you need to do is sign up with your Google or Facebook account.

After you've completed the sign-up process and provided some information about yourself, you will be directed to this page. Please locate the "Books" option in the website's header.

Feel free to give your book/WIP (Work in progress) a title. Remember, it's okay if it's not your final title, as you can always change it in the settings of your book later.

Once you've created it, you can take your time and when you're ready, you can click "Write.”

Once you click "Write," you'll be directed to the next page. There, you'll find your chapters, the space to write your manuscript, and a sidebar with various helpful features provided by Reedsy.

Then, you can choose any name for your chapter that feels meaningful to you.

You can also track your writing goals for your specific manuscript or book. This feature provides insights into your writing habits, such as the days you've written and the number of words you've written. You can also set a target word count goal for the manuscript, and you also have the option to set manual writing goals. Additionally, you can check the word count in your current chapter from the bottom of the widget.

You have the option to set a deadline and choose the days that work best for you to write. This will help Reedsy estimate a realistic word count goal for you.

Remember that on Reedsy, there's a new beta feature that allows you to plan and outline your novel without having to leave the website. It offers note cards for you to jot down the plot and scenes from your novel, which can serve as a helpful guide and provide a simple outline to support your writing process.

Also, don’t forget the various features available to you when creating your book in Reedsy. For instance, you have the option to include preset formatted pages such as a dedication page and an epigraph that resonates with your story. These features can add a lot of value to your book, and I encourage you to explore them further.

Hopefully this can help you understand the basics of Reedsy Book Editor. One of my favorite writing softwares that is completely FREE!

Hey fellow writers! I'm super excited to share that I've launched a Tumblr community. I'm inviting all of you to join my community. All you have to do is fill out this Google form, and I'll personally send you an invitation to join the Write Right Society on Tumblr! Can't wait to see your posts!

[sotwk]

Holiday updates!

Unfortunately, it looks like I wouldn't be able to deliver on my Yuletide in the Elvenking's Realm this Christmas season, as I had planned. Although I have been having a very merry (albeit hectic) holiday season offline with my family, my Tumblr experience since Thanksgiving has been rather bah-humbug.

I'm not sure why; my Moots are being lovely as usual, but overall the vibes are off. Perhaps it is a *me* issue. I feel oddly out-of-place and even rejected because I noticed a weird, sudden drop in my follower count (by like 10+)--which is possibly a site glitch, but it's disconcerting nonetheless. I know Follower count doesn't matter here, but you cannot truly care about your Followers as individuals without tracking how many there are, could you? And I do happen to care about each person that chooses to follow me; I'm not cool enough to pretend not to notice.

Anywayyyyy... on top of that humbug-ness, I have been experiencing crippling writer's block for weeks. It's not even that I cannot seem to write; I actually am hating my writing right now! And when I try to read my talented friends' fics for inspiration, I just feel more disappointed in my own (perceived) lack of skill. This is a normal feeling for a writer that happens to everyone occasionally, but it's pretty bad. If this type of writer burnout is allowed to fester, it's what often leads writers to quit. So I'm trying to be careful and gentle with myself and not push too hard.

I don't want to work on any of my precious WIPS when I'm in this kind of mood; the sourness would seep into my writing! Especially my Yuletide series, which is supposed to be filled with joy and hope! So alas, that would just have to wait another year.

But now for some positive news! My dear husband has bought me a new laptop for Christmas! He's a stickler for rules and tradition, so I can't open it until Christmas Day, but once I set it up, my sister can give me her gift--the Scrivener software!

I've decided to spend the rest of December taking it easy by not pushing myself to produce anything; instead I will just try to set myself up for a strong start to 2025 when I come back from my post-Christmas vacation (going on a road trip to see family). The new laptop and software should give me a little boost! :) And I gotta go learn how to use Scrivener now--lol!

I hope everyone reading this is having as good a Christmas season as possible. <3 This is the time of year when I truly wish everyone can experience joy and peace, whatever or however you celebrate. If there is anything at all that I can do to help you be merry, my Ask Box and DMs remain open. Please know that you are very loved.

One the flipside, if anyone would like to send some Christmas joy my way, please sign my Christmas tree (I saw some Mutuals doing this!) and/OR give my Yuletide series a try! Every little bit of cheer helps!

Yuletide in the Elvenking's Realm Series (Tumblr link)

[misguidedghostie]

❀ hello beautiful people of writeblr!

i’ve been lurking in this little corner of the internet for a while now, so I figured it was about time to introduce myself.

my name is kayli (she/her) but you can call me kay or ghostie! this is actually a side blog, so i follow from @bookishfreedom (and you can also find me on instagram at @bookishfreedom !)

❀ what i write

I write a little bit of everything, although most often fantasy and romance, and i always have multiple WIPs floating around. I’m really good at starting things, but not so good at finishing them… so I’m working on keeping one focus at a time

most of what i write is original work, but i used to be pretty into writing fanfic, and it’s something i’d like to get back into, if only a little. just as a low-pressure way to keep the creative juices flowing

❀ why I’m here

i’ve been writing for fun since i was old enough to hold a pencil, but i haven’t always been good at making writing a priority. i figure if I’m ever going to achieve my dream of someday being traditionally published, that needs to change

this blog will probably be a mix of things - writing excerpts, inspo, and whatever else writing related I come across :) hoping it’ll help keep me accountable, as well as being a fun way to track my writing journey.

and most importantly, I’d really love to make some writing friends 💖 so come say hi in the notes, i’d love to find lots more writers to follow and chat with. (i’ve never done them but consider me a tag game -friendly blog!!)

❀ my current (primary) wips

project birdsong - wlw romantasy (drafting)

• witch hunter x witch, enemies to lovers

• elemental magic

• lesbian mc & bi love interest

project red hood - low fantasy (outlining)

• loosely a little red riding hood retelling

• feminine rage, burn down the world vibes

• bi assassin FMC

❀ misc fun facts about me

I’m 24, bi, and recently diagnosed audhd

I’m a software engineer by day, and by night i have far too many hobbies fighting for my attention (incl but not limited to: reading, painting, video games, hiking…)

in college i minored in both german and creative writing (because i am an indecisive bitch at heart)

I don’t have any pets of my own, but at any given moment I am almost certainly fostering at least one animal!

❀ if anyone read all of that

you have earned my undying love and devotion. let’s be friends? 🥹 my dms are always open if you ever need someone to rant about writing with

[twodiamondhoes]

intrigued by Recency Bias (from the WIP tag game) :3

Delighted by the fact that I got two asks for Recency Bias :D Ty for the ask!!

(Referencing this ask meme)

The Elevator Pitch for Recency Bias is that it is a look at the s9 Ren The King arc, but make it cyberpunk! I'm having a lot of fun with some very experimental (for me) writing techniques.

I am (not-so-secretly) a huge sucker for dystopian fiction, but my favorite thought exercise is always what happens next? What happens after the Tyrannical Government is overthrown and the rebellion takes their place? What happens to the people on the streets, whose entire lives have been upended and now have to adapt to a different political structure or, sometimes even an entirely different way of life?

So Recency Bias is that thought exercise taken to the logical extreme, complete with a bunch of cyberpunk bells and whistles. It's a Gem-centric story, and the main pairing focus is going to be Gem/Etho, with a heavy dose of platonic soup group shenanigans. The original working title for it was "Campbell's Rebellion."

Hilariously, I had one of Gem's subplots being street racing for extra money long before Wild Life aired, but Wild Life is what convinced me to make Joel a bigger part of the plot. Originally he wasn't in it at all, having not been a Hermit in s9, but... I mean, come on, I had to have the Family, right?

Under the cut is the snippet I call my "history lesson," aka the rundown of the original rebellion from the aforementioned dystopia, that eventually became the King's Court. It's mostly to keep me on track and jog my memory when needed, but imo it's also just fun!

After a brutal, bloody civil war, the United States of America found itself shattered, with no hope of a democratic revival. Fear of foreign powers swooping in to lay claim to the Land of Opportunity was at an all-time high, but someone else beat them to it. No one should have been afraid of foreign aid, not when the call was coming from inside the house.

Five corporations with a vested interest in expansion and the sudden lack of governmental oversight put themselves in the forefront of aid campaigns. Before the citizenry knew what to fear, the nation was again divided not by war or differing politics, but by the pursuit of the Almighty Dollar.

For over two centuries, technological innovation and rampant cost-cutting initiatives have led to a landscape that is nigh unrecognizable. Cars flew, goggles halted any advertisement and community initiative not sanctioned by the Corporation in charge of that district, and people were not a collective, not a unit… they were units, no better than the machines that tracked their workflow.

Until, that is, a group of folks from across districts discovered a glitch in their awareness–each other. Together, this disgruntled band of misfits: Cleo, Bdubs, Cub, Ren, and Etho realized how important community was, and how far they were willing to go to protect what they had discovered.

Together, they rallied the populace and set to work creating a new way of life, and, they hoped, a better one.

Unfortunately, change can be slow when you take care to ensure the safety of your subjects, and anti-competition software wasn't the only thing that the corporations were using to keep the populace in line.

Perhaps there was an underlying reason that there hadn't, in all that time, been another rebellion. And maybe it's too late now to start wondering.

[oni-odyssey]

Manfred Papercraft WIP #01

I'm chipping away at designing a Manfred figure with interchangeable hands for playing Rock Paper Scissors. I've never done anything like this before and discovering that... this shit hard!

I've worked with creating low poly 3D models yeeeaaarrs ago, and because I don't have a PC strong enough to run 3D software anymore I thought, well? Papercraft could be fun? Very time consuming. When the proportions are off it's not like I can just drag a poly to make it look better - I have to DRAW THE SHAPE AGAIN and hope I planned it right. I don't really know what I'm doing so it takes hours iterating on one thing over and over until it looks okay-ish.

I'm taking notes on my progress so far but now I want to try blogging in better detail what I'm doing so I can review it later and share some updates? I... i wanna post more stuff to this blog, but only rarely do I ever have finished things to upload... so I'm gonna post about this 🫠

okay so I started with his hands back in mid January. I got his 3 hands (rock, paper and scizzy) to a finished-ish state - I'll readjust once I've progressed on his body more to see how they fit.

I didn't time how long that all took. But! I decided keep track of how long it takes for the other segments.

Yesterday I started working on the skull.

Initially I was going to have the skull split in to two segments - upper skull and bottom jaw, then glue on his facial features like nose hole and goggles.

Building his upper skull went from complicated shape to simplified planes (idk I couldn't get the shape I wanted so I removed some polys - and idk what to even call those in papercraft? corners?) which is why I planned to have the two shapes to paste together. That ended up looking crap anyway, so after designing the bottom jaw shape which was stiff and chunky-looking, I went with a simpler dangle piece. I'm trying to go for a jaw yapping thing. He's such a fun lil guy so I want there to be a little fun movement to his face, even if it's really subtle.

5.5hrs ...yeeesh. I haven't even done the gem goggles yet. Still so much to go. I'm gonna remove the sides of his jaw - I wanted them to connect to the side of his skull somehow but I think I'll tinker with a separate flat shape to paste on. Rejected shapes for that are the blurry triangles in the above pic.

Future progress on him will be slow goings, I've got a few other things I need to work on in the meantime and hbbbpp i've been really struggling with procrastination the past few weeks. If I can complete some of the other projects, then I will work on Manfred some more. Because as arduous as this all is, this has been SO FUN PAPERCRAFT FEELS SO REWARDING

[moonspren]

MAKE YOUR OWN (2025) AO3 WRAPPED!

I'm going to start this off by saying that this does take a lot of leg work on the user end, and a little bit of setup to customize for your preferences. I made all of this from scratch with a limited-moderate understanding of spreadsheets & a lot of queries to Reddit forums, and its not completely perfect or bug-free, but it does what I wanted it to do in general, and I had fun with it, so I thought I'd make it available to share!

The first thing you'll need to do is open the link above and select File -> make a copy. This will make a copy saved to your account that can be edited to your preferences & with your fic history/information. I don't have a business account, so I can't create a template, and this is the best option I found! (Also, sorry if you don't want to use G**gl* I really couldn't find a program that did all the things I wanted it to do and was also shareable)

The second thing you may want to do to personalize the spreadsheet to your own tastes is to edit the list of AU/Theme options for the dropdown. To do this, simply click into the dropdown menu on the first table row and click the "edit" pencil at the bottom right. I included a few that I prefer to read and/or want to keep track of through the year, but it will of course vary by reader, so feel free to edit this list to your hearts content.

To make sure the charts are accurate, once your list is finalized, click into the "Reference" tab at the bottom of the page, and find the table titled "AU or Theme." (This is where it starts to get a little tricky & technical, though if you have experience with formulas, it shouldn't be too sticky.)

You will need to delete any columns that are no longer listed in your dropdown menu, and add a column for any new additions. Once your table columns match your dropdown list, make sure the formula in the row beneath each column matches the one below:

=COUNTIFS('Data Entry'!K2:K,"*AU*")

You can copy/paste this formula into the cell beneath each of your AU/Theme columns, making sure to change the red text to match the text from your dropdown menu for each column/category.

And that's it for the setup! At this point, you can hide the "Reference" sheet if you want, as you shouldn't need to look at it unless you add options to the AU/Theme dropdown, or you add or delete columns from the Data Entry sheet.

All you'll need to do is enter the information for each fic you read on a new line in the table on the "Data Entry" sheet, and you'll have a beautiful list of all the fics you read this year, and charts on the "Charts" tab will automatically generate to show how your fandoms, pairings, ratings, AUs/Themes break down, as well as showing your work/word count per month and total for the year.

If you want to create a wrapped video (like the one in my original post), the charts on the Reference page will come in handy for top author/pairing pages, but they can be clunky to look at, so I've not included them with the Charts page.

The biggest issue I have with this setup is WIPs - there's not really an accurate way to list WIPs so that your word/work count is 100% accurate by month, since as the work updates, you'd either need to add an additional line per chapter (skewing the work count) OR change the word count on the original line and update the "date completed" field (this skews the word count, but is the option I choose to use). If you have any advice or expertise on this, PLEASE feel free to reach out!!!

And last but CERTAINLY not least, I want to include a link to the super amazing Canva template I used to create the video! AO3's brand colors, fonts & logo are all publicly available and easy to find, and I just used bits and pieces of that to edit the template.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy! If you have suggestions or requests, please DM me and I will try my best to help <3

[rebelcracker-s]

hey! this is chance & here’s this week’s prompt. what websites or resources do you use while you write or develop a character/story? what do you think of them and would you recommend them?

hi! tysm for the ask! ✨

i don't use that many websites for development, but here are the ones i use for basically every project:

google docs is the software i use for the actual writing and sometimes planning. i've been using it for a while and i like using it because i find it very convenient, esp. the document outline that i can use to quickly jump through novel-length projects. i also like using google sheets for outlines, word count, and other methods of organization as well as google keep for writing down ideas.

if i don't use google docs/etc, i always use campfire. i absolutely love campfire because of its user-friendliness and its personalization. it's very convenient for someone who has multi-faceted worldbuilding or an intricate lore they have to keep track of. since i wrote mostly speculative works, i usually use the character module the most to create profiles of my characters, but will gladly use the other modules as needed.

pinterest is really good for inspiration and gathering images that have the specific vibe of my wips. i love using it for character faceclaims, outfits, settings, etc. and have gotten inspiration from pinterest images many times.

i'm one of those writers who needs background music to function, so i use spotify and make playlists with songs that match the vibe of each wip :3

[tonydaddingham]

hey….totally unprompted question not prompted by terrible visions but do you have any tips for making amvs / any suggestions for editing softwares (preferabky on mobile but computer can work too) ? 😁

oh babe ive GOTCHU okay so obligatory "im just a girl that can't escape the brainrot" disclaimer. im not an expert, i do not do this professionally in any capacity, and im sure more seasoned video makers and editors will look at this list and think it's horseshit - and they'd be right!!! but for what it's worth here are the things that help me:

okay so first off, i edit everything (inc music, bc i do Not have the capacity to make edits to a full 4 min song) on my phone, so you've come to the right place - this nifty little app here is what i use.

is it good? as long as you're happy with it not being overly flash, yeah sure. does it get the job done? well id like to think so, as long as you're willing to get a bit creative/think outside the box on occasion. is it free? fuck yeah, as long as you don't want the spanglier functions.

okay so as for creating the vids themselves (very good omens centric, btw):

(here is where i wrote loads of shite but i remembered that you, dear anon, would have to read this and probably just want a simple list but always happy to discuss in more detail just lmk)

(edit: turns out, anon, that i still couldn't keep it to a simple list!!! and for that im very sorry)

obligatory start with: get good quality rips of the show. i didn't do this in the beginning and a lot of my old stuff is uploaded in 720p as a result, whereas now i can upload... decently in 2180p. the longer upload time is worth it. oh, and there is a small aspect ratio difference between s1 and s2, and it's the bane of my fucking life especially when i miss it and it's So Obvious To Me that ive missed it post-upload. don't make my mistakes 💕

right. advice. first, storyboard your vid. even if the song is not particularly relevant to the show/story but has Blorbo Potential™. look at the song you've got, and break it down lyrically (if applicable). what are the words saying? what is the story being told? is it thematically relevant/meta (e.g., RUTH), or is it just so applicable to Them that it's a bit embarrassing (e.g., meatloaf)? or is it neither, and it's just a Vibe (e.g., sushi restaurant)? there have been times where ive had to write out the lyrics physically and make notes on what scenes/bits to put to certain lyrics, in order to not feel overwhelmed with the whole thing... even if i change it later on/it ends up not working out anyway. but yeah take a sec to actually look at your song and work out if you have enough material to tell the story you want to tell in it - ie. not just the chorus/a bit of a verse. (ive fallen into this trap Many a time and have a Lot of abandoned wips floating around as a result)

related to the above, and i can't imagine it will be a problem lol, but being Very Familiar with the source material helps. pay attention to blocking and angles, especially if you want to do a cool/slick transition, or want to group together similar shots for a bit of visual interest and satisfying brain itching (e.g., 00:31 onwards of best shot). keep a track of filler bits, like clicks/hand claps/funny faces/dancing/dramatic head turns, because not only is it sometimes helpful for when you've got a musical interlude, but it can help maintain the tempo. (e.g., beginning of darkness)

ALSO related to the first point, and just a general tip - you don't have to start from the beginning. start, for example, with That Emotional Part where you can Perfectly see a part of the show cut to it. (e.g., cut to the feeling, where i started with the 1941 bullet catch at 1:18-1:27 for the bridge, and then built on it backwards). it helps with motivation too, when you find The Good Bit that you knows others will hate you for 🥰

in general, i recommend to keep the big set pieces (bullet catch, kiss, wall slam, in the beginning, on the wall, bookshop fire) in your back pocket for the Big Emotional, Heart-Swelling points of the song, and build on them from there. if you can, exercise symmetry in your scene choices across the choruses (e.g. dog days), or bookend the vid with the same scene (e.g., bon jovi intro and 1:45); i find it keeps a Theme going and drives up the emotional payoff, and again helps with storyboarding (dog days example: i framed as flashbacks, bon jovi example: i framed it as a flashforward)

i know others do this, and it is Not me criticising it at All because it can be soooo effective, but my personal style tries to avoid mouth movements as much as possible (unless it matches the lyrics, and then i keep it in because it's funny - e.g., "yeah" at 0:39 for bon jovi). so to that end, if you're looking to do the same thing/same style, be mindful of when expressions change/mouths start to move - it can literally be a matter of 0.1s, but be jarring if left in. this does regrettably mean losing a lot of source material (bc. yk. they talk in it, not just make Faces at each other), but i personally try to keep it to a minimum or try to keep any mouth movements out of focus.

now. i love a short cut. i go mad for a short cut. i go berserk for fast, sharp scene changes, they're like crack to me. prefer them to using huge stretches of clips. but!!! when actually editing (especially with the above app that whilst great, is not very good on refresh rate/buffering), id recommend exporting your video periodically or after doing a particularly choppy/fast bit, and Checking if it works/it's in time with the music. rewatch it 5, 10 times to make sure. you will constantly have to adjust stuff if you're creating the vid out of sync, unfortunately, but it will honestly help so much. it'll just give you a "ah yes i have 10 fast cuts there, and sure it only makes up for around 5 secs of actual screen time, but it's perfectly in sync and very satisfying, good job me" feeling, which is awesome. if you have issues with timing, consider downloading an overlaying metronome track in the bpm you need, and match it to that. (that saved in me in more of my vids than i care to count)

that being said, don't use short cuts if it doesn't suit the song!!!💕 or at least try to use a mix of them to give the vid some pacing. i like a pop or rock song, me, so i naturally tend to go for higher bpm songs (rip) anyway, but i try to get some longer cuts in there (especially around the intro/bridge) to give the viewer some breathing room (e.g., 0.00-0.44 for hero)

biggest advice tho: just have fun with it. create what You want to watch. do you listen to a song and think GOD THAT SCENE WOULD BE SO GOOD HERE??? then DO IT!!!💕 it doesn't have to slick or flash or overly clever in the transitions or effects, if you don't necessarily want it to be. don't get me wrong, they can look bloody spectacular - some of my favourite vids are really polished and impressive!!! but some of my faves are technically really basic, but they Understand the material and they Understand storytelling. equally some very kind people have told me that mine are some of their favourites (still makes me grin, months later!!!) and my transitions/effects are rudimentary at best. people will see your Vision because it is a Great Vision and will love your work regardless of the quality. you will improve with time, you will recycle bits and use them in new ways, you will learn skills and shortcuts that you will do better the next time. please pls plssss just create and have fun with it, god knows we need it in the world rn 💖

if there's anything else that i can answer or help with, anon, pls let me know!!! good luck my darling!!!💕

[endollvors]

hello! Cold Calling the Jedi Order for wip wednesday?

The image resolved faster than the last one. Likely because, with the way they were curled on their side on some kind of bedroll, this jedi more greatly resembled the mountain ranges the projector was designed for. Between the blanket and pillow, barely more than half their face was visible but they looked near human. Young too, maybe. Cody made a considering noise and Fox tipped his head and moved his hand to point at him over top of the keypad. Then, before anyone could stop him, he typed and sent: “you look like shit sir”

“Fox!” Bly’s shout echoed around the clearing.

The Jedi’s first response translated to a series of nonsense syllables the transcription software couldn’t handle, then the screen jittered as they shifted and their hair fell over their face. The edges all indistinct and inconsistent. Several chunks too light to match the rest of their hair. The jedi visibly squinted. The display read “Um.” Then, they blinked slowly enough for their projector to track the motion.

“So much for, ‘the Jedi are faster than you’ll ever be able to match.’” Fox said derisively, and sent another text message. “sorry for the signal delay”  Then, a moment later “equipment problem”

“Seriously, how can you type that fast?” Wolffe interrupted and Fox ignored him in favor of watching the Jedi respond to the first of his questions.

“Sure, I’m- I mean I’m not a Jedi,” The not-Jedi visibly winced, all their lines going sharp at the motion. “But, before, I was- I can answer your questions, at least.”

“thank you sir” Fox typed politely the same moment the not-Jedi clearly received the message about looking like shit and dissolved into a blur as the display transcribed his laughter.

[clericofshadows]

WIP Saturday!

tagged by the lovely @rotschopf-thedrow :D thank you!

rules:

In a reblog (or new post/w rules attached) post up to five filenames of your WIPs, not titles, file names

Post a snippet from one of them. Snippet must be something you wrote in the last 7 days (we're posting progress here. If you haven't made any, go make some and come back to post!)

After you've posted, people can send you an ask with one of your file names. You must then write 3 sentences in that file. If the filename is one you can't share from, write 3 sentences on it anyway and then 3 more on another to share!

That's it! You can invite others to join in or just post. If you tag me in your post, I will send you an ask request.

as usual, tagging anyone who sees this and wants to participate :)

I name my files the title of my fics lol, I usually come up with the title pretty early.

nothing will shine as bright: Kaidan Alenko/Zaeed Massani meet the parents fic, and where Kaidan shows off how powerful of a biotic he really is. (ME1-ME2 ERA)

don't ask about Ryuusei: My write-up of the Citadel DLC prologue (POST WAR). Regis Shepard/Zaeed Massani/Kaidan Alenko.

tear it down, start again (tentative title): Regis Shepard/Zaeed Massani, takes place directly after feeling numb, lost in time. Regis confronts Aria, confronts Miranda, and prepares to grab the Convict dossier. He also opens Grunt's tank, although not without some reservations. (ME2 ERA)

zorya: Regis Shepard/Zaeed Massani. The write up of Zaeed's loyalty mission. (ME2 ERA)

and I will post a snippet from don't ask about Ryuusei under the cut :)

“Listen,” he said, getting Moreau’s attention.  “I’m going to go after her.  I’ve already sent word to Kaidan and Zaeed but rally the crew.” “Rally the crew and your crazy husbands, got it,” he said, slowly getting up from the cover. Regis smirked and kept an eye on Moreau, waiting for a trooper to try and get the obvious bait, holstering his Eagle.  And then, one shouted.  “Hey!” Regis reached up and yanked the merc over his cover, flash-forging his omni-blade and sinking it in his chest with a growl. He took the weapon off the corpse, not recognizing it as anything currently on the market, much less the Spectre market.  Lightweight, suppressed, and human made. Interesting. “You used me as bait!” Moreau accused. “Yes, I did.  Now get the hell out of here!” Regis replied, twisting his fingers into a barrier, feeling the dark energy settle over him.  He forged his Tech Armor as well, trying to provide as much protection on him as possible before leaving the compromised position. Regis peaked around the corner, aiming with the new pistol and headshotting the nearest merc, watching in satisfaction as they collapsed to the ground.  The gun barely made a sound, low enough to not be immediately detected as a gunshot. Well, his Eagle is going to be useless.  Damn. His favorite gun is already overshadowed by some new black market tech.  He crept forward, gathering dark energy in one hand, twisting it into a Reave, tossing it at the nearest merc.  The merc panicked, making him a perfect target.  Pull the trigger, and then–dead. Regis prepped an overload on his omnitool, using his eye-tracking software to pinpoint the group of mercs near the bar, creeping towards his location.  In a flash of red, he overloaded their shields in a rain of sparks, making them vulnerable to a blast of dark energy.  He teased the energy in his palm, twisting his fingers to point forwards into a shockwave.  The energy pulsed on the ground before blowing up in their faces, knocked out by the force of the blast. “I’m over here!” Brooks called out.  Shit.  Another merc turned towards his direction, walking away from his position at the bar.  Can she not read the fucking room? Regis reloaded the pistol, grabbing a fresh heat sink from the ground and vaulting over the bar.  He rushed towards the merc, detonating his tech armor with a clench of his fist, causing them to stagger.  He forged another omni blade and stabbed it through the helmet, ripping it away in a spray of blood. There definitely goes his suit.   Brooks was lying on the glass in front of the entrance.  He ran towards her, gunning down the merc guarding the entrance.  He slid down to her.  Holding out a hand, he helped her up, her grip very tight.  “You alright?” Regis asked, brushing off his vest, stuffing the new gun in his other holster.  “Come on, we need to–” He heard the sound of jet-propelled armor, and then a flash of red.  She pushed him out of the way. Brooks took the shot meant for him, clipping her side. Regis gritted his teeth as he moved to get up, winded by the way he fell on his back.  The merc continued to fire around him, missing every shot, hitting the glass… Well, shit.  His visor flashed with warnings, the glass started to creak ominously, and then– The glass shattered.

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[time-to-write-and-suffer]

Looking into the code of twc book3, it's a fucking mess. No wonder choices don't matter. I saw she made a comment about how much better she knows choice script now?? And like??? It's only gonna get worse since nothing is tracked properly or even in a way thay makes sense. I understand authors are not programmers but I feel like the lack of effort is apparent

The whole "authors are not programmers" thing is partly why my own IF WIPs have taken an indefinite break. Even with simple code like in Twine, it's difficult when you don't know what you're doing and it's your first time. Half of my problems with Twine's code is not knowing the programming terms that are relevant and thus being unable to look for help/tutorials.

But like ... you can probably hire a programmer? If you have editors and beta testers (which, AFAIK, she has) you can defo get a programmer to do all the coding while you focus on the story itself. And since it's not "proper" code compared to bigger software projects, it'd probably be a bit cheaper, too.They'd probably be more useful to you than an editor, even, because even if your shitty prose doesn't work, at least the code will.

It's so frustrating because so many good stories never get finished or even get off the ground because the author doesn't have the resources to get a programmer or the time to learn to code themselves, but people who do have the resources just don't care enough to spend them where it matters.

[shantitechnology]

Inventory Management in Manufacturing: How ERP Software Can Help

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This blog post explores the complexities of inventory management within the manufacturing industry and emphasises the crucial role that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays in enhancing the efficiency of this vital component.

Understanding the Significance of Inventory Management in Manufacturing:

Inventory management encompasses the supervision of a company's inventory, with the objective of optimising the utilisation and replenishment of stockpiled products, while also maximising their overall value. Inventory in the manufacturing industry encompasses three main components: raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished products. Ensuring an appropriate equilibrium of these constituents is of utmost importance for a multitude of reasons:

·         Customer Satisfaction and Demand Fulfillment:

Meeting client demand is crucial for achieving success in the company. The timely availability of appropriate inventory plays a crucial role in ensuring the prompt fulfilment of orders, hence enhancing customer satisfaction and cultivating enduring customer relationships.

·         Cost Optimization:

Effective inventory management plays a crucial role in minimising carrying costs, encompassing expenses related to storage, insurance, and obsolescence. This practice guarantees that capital is not needlessly tied up and reduces the likelihood of both excessive inventory and insufficient inventory.

·         Production Efficiency:

Production efficiency refers to the ability to maintain an appropriate level of raw materials and components in order to ensure smooth production operations and minimise disruptions caused by material shortages.

·         Insightful Decision-making:

The acquisition of precise data regarding inventory levels and patterns offers significant advantages in terms of strategic planning, demand forecasting, and procurement decision-making.

ERP Software for Inventory Management:

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In the realm of manufacturing, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) assumes a crucial function in augmenting inventory management through the utilisation of the following mechanisms:

·         Real-time Inventory Tracking and Visibility:

Real-time inventory tracking and visibility are facilitated by enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which offer instantaneous information regarding inventory quantities, locations, and movements. The increased level of visibility enables producers to make well-informed decisions promptly, hence decreasing the probability of experiencing stockouts or having excessive inventory.

·         Accurate Demand Forecasting:

Accurate demand forecasting is achieved through the utilisation of advanced analytics and historical data within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. This practice guarantees that the manufacturing and procurement processes are in accordance with market demands, hence mitigating the risk of excessive inventory or insufficient supply.

·         Automated Reordering and Restocking:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software facilitates the automation of the reordering process by initiating purchase orders for raw materials or components when inventory levels decline below specified criteria. This automated process enhances operational efficiency and reduces the occurrence of human errors.

·         Optimized Order Management:

Efficient order management is facilitated by the integration of order processing and inventory data within an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Manufacturers possess the power to allocate priority to orders by considering factors such as the availability of inventory, production capacity, and customer-imposed deadlines. Experience hassle-free manufacturing operations. STERP’s ERP software for the manufacturing industry is designed for manufacturing businesses, providing the tools you need to succeed.

·         Enhanced Supplier Collaboration:

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems provide efficient and effective communication with suppliers, thereby promoting a smooth and uninterrupted flow of goods and services within the supply chain. Manufacturers have the capability to exchange real-time inventory information with suppliers, thereby facilitating enhanced planning and collaboration.

·         Effective Risk Management:

The utilisation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems facilitates the identification and mitigation of hazards pertaining to the management of inventories. This includes the identification of inventory that is moving at a slow pace, the possibility of becoming obsolete, or irregularities in the quantities of stock.

Maximizing Efficiency with ERP-Enabled Inventory Management:

The utilisation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software in inventory management enables firms to enhance operational efficiency, decrease expenses, and enhance customer satisfaction. This innovative technology facilitates the adaptation of enterprises to evolving market conditions, enabling them to achieve continuous growth and enhance their competitiveness within the manufacturing industry. The adoption of ERP software for comprehensive inventory management in the evolving manufacturing industry is not merely discretionary, but rather a strategic need. To maintain a competitive advantage, it is imperative to incorporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems into manufacturing operations, as this enables the realisation of optimised inventory management capabilities. Enhance productivity without the complexity with STERP’s ERP for manufacturing company – a software specially tailored for manufacturing businesses to simplify the business processes.