#stt writing updates

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gonna post a fic on here at Noon ET. It's another weird one, y'all. BUT IT'S SHORT.

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Blood in the Wine v2 Update

Okay, this is more for me than you, because if I'm ever going to finish this, I need to be a little delulu about it. 😫

Chapters 1-3 are drafted. The avg WC (2071) on this is higher than normal because I already had stuff to work with. The biggest thing I've noticed is that I would rather just draft everything out than try to revisit work, so these chapters will likely need a bunch of revisions. But that's fine!

This upcoming week will be a lot less productive b/c I have a bunch of deadlines on other things.

Goal Draft End: Jan 4 Trending Draft End: Nov 11*

*This is so skewed because I already had a lot written. In a couple of weeks, we'll get more accurate data.

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Blood in the Wine Writing Plan

Okay, I have been fiddling with my writing tracking software, and I think I found a decent schedule for Blood in the Wine. Friends, I think this fic is gonna be closer to 200k+ 😭, but I'm just focusing on the first half, which may or may not be released as a fic with a cliffhanger. The WC is an estimate.

My plan is to write from now until the end of the year, spend a couple of months editing, and then post a chapter per week. As I get more clarity on specific release dates, you'll see me post more and more. Every week or so, I'll post a writing update—mostly for myself. I plan on taking breaks, but I hate planning those. They will happen as needed, esp when the gift exchange starts up. I will prioritize that fic during that period.

Okay wish me luck, cause this is gonna eat my soul a bit.

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this hounds fic keeps getting worse (thematically)

how did this come from my brain!?!?

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Today's writing goals!

I'll reblog later with what actually happened during the writing session. I've got 1-4pm ET set aside to tackle these fics!

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Writing Update - Week of May 10

There's no graph this time, but it would be exactly the same. This week, I wrote two short stories for my writing group. I also edited Tell me that you want me part two and have watched craft videos—mostly for my non-fanfiction writing, but it helps all around.

I'm still in the process of moving. 🫠 I wish I had done more, but all things considered, this is really good progress. Mostly just non-fandom-facing progress, so I feel disappointed I don't have more to show you all.

I want to thank all the folks who chatted with me last week in DMs, comments, or on Discord. I received a lot of great book suggestions, got excited about my novel again, and felt more connected to this fandom overall. AND THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE SHOUTOUT @fuckyestherest. ❤️

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End of Week Writing Roundup

It's time for my end-of-week roundup! I've made some good progress! Notably, most things are in drafting mode right now! Is this overwhelming? Absofreakinglutely. Not shown here are the additional gazillion hours I put into re-outlining act one of my original fiction because, finally, after three drafts, I understand what's happening. And yes, I AM in the middle of a move 🫠

As a reminder:

Tell Me That You Want Me - A short Tamris two-parter. Eris ensures that Tamlin doesn't skip out on Calanmai. Read Part 1

[Redacted] - This fic is for Azris week, but is a secret!! Very Camp.

The Vanserras - Azris meets Saltburn ;)

Now That It's Done - Short and Sad and Feysand flavored <3

If We Shadows Have Offended - Nessian with some Neris; Who doesn't want to be kidnapped by a Fae prince? Nesta. That's who.

The percentage guide is under the cut, so this post isn't super long. Let me know if you want to be added to a specific story's tag list or my general tag list. Ty!!

PERCENTAGE GUIDE

0% - Brainstorming Phase

25% - Currently Outlining

50% - Draft is In Progress

75% - In Revision Phase

100% - Ready to Post

If you clicked on the read more, you are a ✨STAR🌟

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Writing Progress

I promised myself I'd be more transparent with my projects, partially for accountability, but also for self-hype <3 Yes the pic SUCKS, sue me lol

Tell Me That You Want Me - A short Tamris two-parter. Eris ensures that Tamlin doesn't skip out on Calanmai. Read Part 1

[Redacted] - This fic is for Azris week, but is a secret!! Very Camp.

The Vanserras - Azris meets Saltburn ;)

Now That It's Done - Short and Sad and Feysand flavored <3

If We Shadows Have Offended - Nessian with some Neris; Who doesn't want to be kidnapped by a Fae prince? Nesta. That's who.

Percentage guide under the cut so this post isn't super long. Let me know if you wanted to be added to a specific story's tag list or my general tag list. Ty!!

PERCENTAGE GUIDE

0% - Brainstorming Phase

25% - Currently Outlining

50% - Draft is In Progress

75% - In Revision Phase

100% - Ready to Post

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just finished a smutty neris flavored scene

I am so powerful.

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Ask me about my WIPs while I take breaks from writing <3

When I FINALLY finish these, it's OVER for you all 💀💀💀

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finally finished the second draft of the feysand thing i wrote and now im having DOUBTS

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good news bad news

original fiction update:

I finally figured out what was wrong with the FMC 🥰

I now have to rewrite everything I have so far b/c the story is character driven and the FMC has fundamentally changed. 🤡

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So I ALMOST made my writing goal. Got a good 10k+ words done this weekend, finished the first draft of my Eris fic, and am well into a chapter of my novel. I'm hoping to wrap up the novel chapter draft tonight and then spend the week editing to get it ready for workshop.

The messed up Eris fic will happen when it happens, but after that I'm writing Elucien because I haven't done anything for them yet and I adore them.

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i have another idea just begging to be written but I NEED to finish this one story first. I cannot have so many published WIPs!!

Trying to finish up this Eris fic and then I want to do my sad Elucien, but not, but kind of fic. ARG

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posting more writing updates to keep myself accountable for yall (even if I'm yelling at the void)

I got 1/3 of the way through the southern gothic fic today. This means that I am on target for getting the fic revised and sent to my Beta readers by my due date.

If you're itching for something a little different in your tbr- something dark and repugnant and a lil evil, but fun to read... I may have something for you.

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2k more words today and then I'm freeeeee