#writing takes time

[master-of-the-elements]

Finally got some time in to start writing.

[erinwantstowrite]

this is seemingly out of nowhere but I'm writing my thesis for my Bachelor's degree and I stared at my 5k words that I wrote in two excruciating weeks... and I could think was "Erin writes like 25k words for every chapter"

erin can write 25k for a chapter 'cause it's a lot easier to yap about superheroes. and erin also thinks that you're doing amazing and should be super proud of the progress you've made!! we all have our comes and goings for inspiration and motivation. treat your work like it's your child! meaning: you gotta feed it (research), water it (taking mental breaks), play with it (explore all the ideas possible, even if it's silly), and love it endlessly (be proud, go to it's baseball games, enjoy your progress so far, imagine your future with it).

your dreams and aspirations are mighty!! and you are not weak for having to build up to carrying them

[tagzpite]

Gotta make something nice and clear, the story of Blood in the water is a project that will take time. It’s not being written and published all at once. Just like any fanfiction, there will be more with time.

Please do not harass me or Smitty for more, do not rush us, don’t tell us what to do.

Every time someone does, the updates will in fact be postponed.

[chdarling]

I AM BEGGING PLEASE RELEASE YOUR NEXT BOOK. I JUST FINISHED THE SECOND ONE. I AM DESPERATE. I BEG OF YOU. WHEN DO YOU THINK IT SHALL BE RELEASED?????!!!!???

I appreciate the enthusiasm, but tragically I have to write it before I can release it. Here is my most recent post regarding the TLE3 timeline, and the situation hasn’t changed. It’s gonna be a minute.

[same-name-supremacy]

Will you give the name for your fic when you do post it ? I just got here and I am very interested

Yeah.. just don't know what yet?

Td genderswap?

Genderswapped?

I don't know, but don't worry, the first chapter is almost done

[littlefireball]

Will fatal temptation stay as a one shot?

Um...maybe? Because I haven't figured out how to write a sequel🥲if you have any good ideas, feel free to tell me~ I will be very grateful ╰(*°▽°*)╯

(ah sorry for the late reply (there is no notification TT)

[nariarts]

Spent a ridiculous amount of time last night obsessively editing my hand written zines in Photoshop to take away any tiny blemishes so they were definitely readable.

Whatever. Understand or don't.

[ekwolfwriter-blog]

Side note, this is very true, in the best loving way. lol

[trekkiesagainstchastity]

It doesn't matter if that fic has been in your drafts for years and is now self-indulgent to the point of parody. If Steven Moffatt is allowed to do it professionally, you are allowed to do it for fun.

[master-of-the-elements]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Dragon Age (Video Games), Dragon Age: The Veilguard (Video Game) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Davrin/Rook (Dragon Age), Davrin & Rook (Dragon Age), Davrin (Dragon Age)/Original Male Character(s) Characters: Davrin (Dragon Age), Rook (Dragon Age), Assan (Dragon Age), Lace Harding Additional Tags: Fluff and Humor, Fluff, Play Fighting, Sparring, Training, Black Character(s), black rook, Romantic Fluff, Romance Between Black Characters, davrook, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Spoilers, Shadow Dragon Rook (Dragon Age), POV Alternating, LGBTQ Character of Color, Mentioned Neve Gallus, Mentioned Lucanis Dellamorte, Mentioned Bellara Lutare, Mentioned Taash (Dragon Age), Male Rook (Dragon Age), Rook Mercar - Freeform, Mage Rook (Dragon Age) Summary:

In an effort to spend more time together, Davrin and Rook decide to have a training session at the Lighthouse. However, the session ends up taking an interesting direction.

It’s here!!! I finally post the fic! Can’t I believe I actually did it! 😭😭😭 Let me know what you think! @thatgaymerguyb​ @thedissonantverses​ @megaeratheefury​

[kittzu]

Absolutely disgusting behavior from anon, the audacity to call the writer entitled when their message SCREAMS entitlement is astounding.

sorry if this sounds rude 😢 but you haven’t been posting a lot of stories lately and that’s like the only thing you have to do? just post something it’s not that big of a deal? dygwim? i think fanfic writers especially on the anime side like to exaggerate things too much and if you don’t post then just deactivate? there’s no point in staying if you’re not gonna do anything but reblog silly content all the time? i don't understand how so many ppl can follow you when you are not even trying to be grateful and you only write not what people request but what you find interesting (which is not, like vampier Shigaraki???? viking Dabi???? so silly stupid ideas imo 😒)? whoever finds your writing or you as a person nice is either blind or stupid. and even if you write something chaptered it takes you literally months to update which isn't fair to people?? but I guess you don't care at all. you must be a freaking entitled white woman to treat otherz the way you do.

(again sorry, didn't mean to sound rude) 😔

When I first read your message, I was completely speechless for a minute or two, anon.

Firstly, it seems there’s a misconception about what fanfiction writers, or any creative individuals for that matter, have to do. Let me clarify something important: creativity isn’t a tap that one can simply turn on and off at will. It’s a complex, often unpredictable process that cannot be rushed without compromising the integrity and quality of the work. Quality stories often require research, plotting, editing, and revising before they’re ready to share. My creative process isn’t a fast food joint, nonnie, and I'm not here to serve up reheated ideas just to fill the silence.

My blog belongs to no one but me. I post what I want, when I want. As for the content of my stories, I believe every writer has the right to explore subjects that excite them the most - even if that means delving into topics or settings others may find odd, like vampires or vikings. My goal is to write stories I’m passionate about and then offer them freely to anyone who might find them entertaining. Some people will, others won’t, and that’s absolutely okay.

Contrary to your belief, I don't exist solely to churn out stories at the speed you dictate. I write on my own time and for my own pleasure. The notion that I should be a content machine is, frankly, laughable. Writing takes time, creative energy, and often real-life circumstances can slow the process. I post when I’m ready, and if that doesn’t align with your desired schedule, you’re free to unfollow or seek out other writers who update more frequently. Suggesting I deactivate because I’m not constantly posting or because I reblog content I enjoy is dismissive at best. I'm not a streaming service like Netflix, darling🙄

Calling me an entitled white woman or implying I’m ungrateful crosses a line. You know nothing of my background or personal circumstances, and bringing race or entitlement into the conversation is neither accurate nor constructive. My ethnicity or personal identity, whatever it may be, does not diminish the value of my creative output, nor does it affect my commitment to my followers. I appreciate every person who visits my page - whether they come to enjoy what I reblog, to read stories I post or to offer critique.

It's also laughable that you think my followers are stupid. Just because their tastes don't align with yours doesn't make them any less intelligent. Diversity in fandoms exists because creativity resonates differently with everyone, something you seem incapable of recognizing.

In the end, I won’t apologize for taking the time I need to create or for following my own interests - that’s part of being a writer. I do, however, expect basic respect in return. If you can’t extend that courtesy, I hope you'll block me, step away from my blog, and never interact with any of my content again.

With all this in mind, it's precisely why I've stopped taking regular requests. Last year, I was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of requests and the rudeness in many messages, pushing me to my limits. That's why I've decided to concentrate on my own projects and only accept commissioned work.

I'm taking a few days off to gather my thoughts and concentrate on my writing projects.

[count-pudding]

Leon trying to get Merlin out and succeeding(at last!)

Merlin complaining

Cafe

The inspiration meme

[inkskinned]

i hate to say it because i'm neurodivergent and a chronic-pain-haver but like... sometimes stuff is going to be hard and that's okay.

it's okay if you don't understand something the first few times it's explained to you. it's okay if you have to google every word in a sentence. it's okay if you need to spend a few hours learning the context behind a complicated situation. it's okay if you need to read something, think about it, and then come back to re-read it.

i get it. giving up is easier, and we are all broken down and also broke as hell. nobody has the time, nobody has the fucking energy. that is how they win, though. that is why you feel this way. it is so much easier, and that is why you must resist the impetus to shut down. fight through the desire you've been taught to "tl;dr".

embrace when a book is confusing for you. accept not all media will be transparent and glittery and in the genre you love. question why you need everything to be lily-white and soft. i get it. i also sometimes choose the escapism, the fantasy-romance. there's no shame in that. but every day i still try to make myself think about something, to actually process and challenge myself. it is hard, often, because of my neurodivergence. but i fight that urge, because i think it's fucking important.

especially right now. the more they convince you not to think, the easier it will be to feed you misinformation. the more we accept a message without criticism, the more power they will have over that message. the more you choose convenience, the more they will make propaganda convenient to you.

[noodles-and-tea]

personally i think the funniest way of explaining anything off about the reported timeframes in your au is to have both stan & ford being absolutely terrible with time

stan being like damn the 50s sucks & little ford going its the 60s???? & ford going ‘nearly 30 years ago’ and fidds being like ford you’re like 30 that doesn’t make sense

I love that so much

[hinamie]

unconditionally

[shitpostingsterek]

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