So it begins... Story 2 Discussion · 6:32am Sep 8th, 2013
As some of you may know, I've been wanting to start a second story for a long time now. I've decided I'm going to go ahead and start it now, or here very shortly rather.
Before any of you begin to worry, no it will not get in the way of my updating Colors of the Heart. I have waaay too much free time on my hands. The reasons behind the rather slow updates of CotH, is my difficulty in focusing on writing. I find my ADD pulling my attention to other things, instead of continuing writing my next chapter.
Now I know what you're thinking: If my attention on writing is already bad, won't it get worse being split between two stories? The answer to that is no; in fact it may even increase my productivity on CotH as well.
Think of it as kinda like playing air hockey with my attention span. It is very likely my focus may bounce between one story to another, rather than finding soemthign else to do. As I am writing one, I'll find that I am more than likely get an idea or inspiration for the other, and go back to it.
In a way it's almost sad, I know myself well enough that I have to manipulate and "trick" myself into getting more writing done; but hey, whatever it takes right?
Anyways, enough of that. Onto the story.
<Clever Title Here>
First Person (Slice of Life - Romance - Human)
Year after Year, the seasons come and go. Winter bringing some of the most drastic changes to the land's weather and temperature. People often find themselves bundling up to fight off the cold winter chill. While the warmer clothing is effective, there's no reason they cannot be stylish and fashionable too.
Meet Shelly, an on-the-rise clothing designer, quickly catching the eye of some of New York's biggest brands. While she found the attention and glamour of her new position wonderful at first, Shelly quickly learns that big success is not always all that it is cracked up to me.
Pushy investors, naggy managers, and unreasonably tight deadlines now fill the young designers once ambitions and relaxing life. With the deadline for her winter line-up just weeks away, Shelly takes a much needed vacation for all the stress and pressure. A chance to get away from it all, and perhaps find a bit of inspiration while she's at it.
However life is not always so simple. Instead of the relaxation our young designer desperately seeks, she instead stumbles upon a long locked-away, dark secret.
Wishing nothing more than to just go home, the young designer now finds herself alone, cold, and naked in a strange, new wintry land; populated by sentient animals and a peculiar race of small talking horses. While these ponies seem to menace words well enough with each other, Shelly quickly discovers that neither she, nor they, understand a word that one another says.
So there you have it, my shot at an HiE story.
Since coming to this site, I have reads loads and loads of HiE stories. Some I found absolutely wonderful, while others seemed to quickly disinterest me, and would drop them for one reason or another. Seeing as how much that I enjoy a good HiE story, I wanted to try and write one that others would enjoy too.
I also may do a sister story alongside it, from one of the ponies perspectives in all of this.
So what are your guy's thoughts on this language barrier'd HiE shenanigans of mine?
Ah, a language barrier HiE fic. These are actually quite interesting as not many people touch up on these. They are quite hard to keep the readers interest if it is told with limited perspective. Sometimes writers will use the language barrier as a literary device for a short time before a unicorn "conveniently" finds a solution to the language problem. If the language barrier remains firm throughout the story and keeps the reader's attention, then this sets the pace for a rare and original story. I for one give you a thumbs up and a corny "good luck captain" quote pulled from Star Trek or something. Anyway, good luck with your future endeavor for <Clever Title Here>.
If it's anywhere near as good as your other story, then I'd love to see it!
I knew about this before you guys ha
Sounds challenging, but I know you can make it into an amazing story.
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I'm confident I can hold the readers attention if I go with just the limited perspective, I have tons of idea's and things I want to do within the story so it doesn't get stale and such.
I haven't yet decided if I will keep the barrier up until near the end, or keep it the whole way. eitehrway it will be up for over 90%+ of the story. Though I have quite some time to figure that one out.
1335792
Well I cannot promise that it will be, I'll giving it my best effort as well!
1335797
Well I am your friend and the editor for your stories.
1335803
Easy is no fun!
1335797
Pft, So did I. Do I get a cookie?
1335932
We just get friend privileges, worth it
1335972
So totally worth it.
P.S. TO LOVE SERIES. YOU MUST WRITE IT. Oh, sorry, I spaced out. Did I say something?
1335807
does it at any point get dark or sad?
Huh, I must be psychic or something, I just recombed an PoE fic that deals with the language barrier to you.
Anyways I really couldn't care less what you write. If you enjoy writin it, I'll enjoy reading it.
1335807 Instead of having a sister story, could you split the perspective. One chapter focusing on Shelly and then the next focusing on the ponies she interacts with. It's a suggestion, and if you think it's the dumbest idea ever then tell me.
Also, is it sad that when I read the name Shelly all I could think about was Mary and Percy Shelly?
Quality HiE?
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Rarity shipping detected!
1335972>>1335977
Yes, get your ass in gear and finish your stories, Ed. I would like to get started on our collab sometime this year ya know.
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Dark? Not likely. Sad?
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1336011
I'll be reading that story later today. If it comes recommended from you, it has to be good.
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That's another thing I thought of doing. While the limited perspective for the Human would be fun to tackle. I think some insight into the ponies side of things would be pretty neat too.
The question is, if I were to do this, which pony should I use? As I'll likely only do the perspective from one of them.
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Quality? I can't promise that, but I'll sure try.
...No.
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Though don't be so sure I'll make things that easy or obvious.
1336750 I would either go with Twilight or Rarity. Fluttershy could also work.
1336750
you made colors of the heart darkish and sad, so I was just asking, and I guess that is a yes on the sad
1336763
Colors only had that one dark moment, lot's of sad moments though, and more of them to come as well.
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I would likely go with Twilight, Considering the plans I have in store for Shelly's interactions and such.
1336769 That would be my first choice. But like I said, only a suggestion.
1336099
It's obvious that Rarity and Shelly will have a common interest, but combining HiE and Mane Six shipping is a very dangerous path to tread on this site...
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I've manged to pull it off with an OC pony, so I'm sure I can make it work with a human; It'll just be more challenging.
1339996 that is why I love you so much <3
1339996
Prism is the reason that I think you can pull it off. At least you know what you're getting yourself into.