I'm done writing.

Ok, so not really, though about 5 of you probably just flipped your computer over and sobbed violently. No, I am not quitting writing PERMANENTLY, and I probably never will. However, what I am quitting...is the obligation I feel to write for you guys.

Don't feel bad about that or anything, but I've found that the more I feel bad about (my lack of) updating and the more I try to put out, the worse the stuff you guys get, and the more incomplete stuff you have to wait for. Instead, if I quit compulsory writing, I'll be able to work on my own schedule at top capacity, and you guys will get the cute/incredibly sad shipping.

In short, I'm freeing myself of the timeline, but keeping my stories in mind. I'll write naturally, and hopefully things will improve - however, this means the first update will take about 2 months as I recuperate, and about a month between each one judging on my schedule. I began writing because I enjoyed it, and all this stress kind of ruins it. So I'll be kicking back and taking it as slow as possible.

Still, stick around. I'll definitely be posting blogs and informing you of any musical and/or literary progress that I've made, such as this giant symphony I've been working on. Heck, I'll chuck up story ideas for you guys to use.

And no, you can't see more of the symphony yet. Sorry, but it's mostly a secret until I get past pre-gramma-alpha-beta writing.

Until next update, to which I hope you'll wait with bated breath for:

~Dimondium

Ok guys, I'm sorry I can't write. I really, really, REALLY want to, but...well, each time I resist the pull of music, it gets stronger and stronger. It's the reason I've spent the past few weeks EDITING a score instead of WRITING stories. I mean, OK it has a deadline and it should come first - but I feel like I'm disappointing you guys, and that's one of the last things that I want.

As soon as I can, I'll start writing again. Until then, have a free courtesy perk at what's killing all my time.

I wanna write but

The music

It keeps dragging me back

I did this in 2 days

HELP

If you'll check my page, I've made a new module which will showcase my priorities on my stories. It'll be updated as changes come on.

Also, I've decided to cut the deadline for adoption off. It wasn't really hurrying anybody like I hoped it would, so just go tell your friends they can consider all they want.

./farnsworth

Cough. Anyways, on the verge of giving up, it seems I gained both my musical and my writing confidence back. So you can expect to see some of my works updated in the somewhat near future.

In celebration, story adoption limits are extended by 2 weeks. If you're still thinking about it, though, here's your chance!

Also, here. Have the song that broke my block. It'll be related to a one-shot I'll make to herald my return

Cheers.

>Writing held up while I decide whether or not I'll resume ever again (doesn't look so good, sorry, but nothing final yet so don't freak)

>going to learn Cornet soon

>also going to learn Natural Horn (think french horn but no buttons and a bit closer to a trombone sound)

>playing DwP soon

>working on graphic novel with somebody

Yup.

Yeah, it's coming to this.

WELCOME, fair reader. Do you enjoy my stories? Are there some you'd like to see continued, and simply can't wait for? Well, do I have news for you!

I'M GIVING SOME AWAY!

That's right, people. Not only am I willing to give over ownership of my ideas, but I'm willing to do it for FREE! (I'd actually charge, probably, but I have no Paypal, so...you got lucky...)

Here's how it works:

-I've placed a list of the stories available for adoption below.

-First, obviously, you'll pick a story.

-Next, you'll leave a comment/PM on why you feel you're the best choice for continuing this story.

-Optionally, you can leave some of your own ideas to show that you really want the story to go somewhere, and trust me - that helps you a lot in the consideration.

That's it, folks! Once this happens and I decide you're the right person to hand it to, you'll have complete canon creative control (CCCC) over the remainder of it*! And, optionally, you may request MY (cancelled) plans that were to occur, and work with those if you wish!

*CCCC is subjective. While the story is technically 'yours', all creative aspects before what you write must be accredited to me for writing the original parts that you 'own'! I reserve the right to WITHDRAW OFFICIAL OWNERSHIP if you do not accredit me, or if you tamper with my parts to the point of uncrecognizable...ness. (Why not just write your own story if you're going to do that?). I am not afraid to go to a moderator and request that your story be henceforth filed as plagiarism if you violate these terms. This is serious business, so make sure you follow this.

Now the story list! Have fun, people! (Oh, and I suppose I'll put why I abandoned it myself)

~Dumb ((The writing style got to be way too much of a handful. I coulda' kept going, but...well, it was too taxing to match the first chapter again.)) Taken by YayFlutters.

~Love ((...if you've never heard of this one, that's why. Anyway, same with Dumb - it became too hard to match the first chapter and I eventually dropped it.))

~A Love Sweeter Than Candy ((Ah, the 'clop experiment disguised as a sequel'. While I definitely planned to answer plot questions sprung in Bittersweet Trails, it became way too saturated with pointless ideals and complicated interweaves that I confused MYSELF. Nothing beyond the two things you see now ever got published.))

~Breathless ((Cliche-riddled AppleDash. Good riddance to it, I say.))

~Piu Mosso (shut up I won't do the accents) ((Cancelled due to uncanny reference to multiple fictions in the later chapters - DARN YOU, SUBCONSCIOUS PLOT RETENTION!))

~Lucidity ((As I've said before: way too confusing, OOC, and just plain contrived. Chapter 2 even had a completely unneccessary sensual element in it, because WHY NOT? And that's exactly why I can't work with it, because taking it out, ironically, LEAVES A HOLE IN THE STORY that is incredibly gaping.))

~Definite Indefiniteness ((See me in PM, since literally nothing is published anymore. I still have the concepts fresh in mind. All I can say is it features an ACTUALLY DEVELOPED (though her hair color headcanon is ruined by canon, don't ask) OC, adventure, and a cool new villain my buddy came up with that actually makes sense in the FiM storyline.)) Taken by Shadowwk

~Embroiled ((Too old a writing style, MASSIVE style differences would be seen if I tried to write nowadays. Trust me, the jump would give you whiplash. Storywise? Awesome and planned. Execution? Not so much.))

~One In One Hundred ((Secret's out: was going to re-write. Not anymore, because of writing style, like Embroiled.))

Leave dem comments, folks, because this is your only chance to adopt! All adoptions will be DELETED after 1 month if nobody takes them!

Yeah. HALF-intertwining stories. You'll see that the page for TPPJ has also been updated. Check it, word.

(CALM DOWN I'M WORKING ON LAVENDER TOO, OKAY?)

...but no.

For the time being, I refuse to accept Alicorn Twilight.

NOW BEFORE YOU TAKE UP YOUR PITCHFORKS, MY FOLLOWERS!

...it isn't because she's an alicorn. No, it's because how the EPISODE went. This skype quote conversation sums it up perfectly.

[10:43:40 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: ...I'm honestly pissed at this episode.

[10:43:46 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: But not why you would think.

[10:43:56 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: One: THEY LIED. 6 SONGS AND A REPRISE IS NOT 7 SONGS.

[10:44:52 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: Two: It just seems like...it came from nowhere. It goes from normal Ponyville to Princess Twilight in 22 minutes. And what's she even princess OF? Is she in Canterlot now? Did she stay in Ponyville? Heck, why didn't we even get a clear introduction without head-diving into YAY ACTION?

[10:45:31 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: I'll give them the benefit of the doubt, and hope S4 answers all my questions besides the last one.

[10:45:43 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: But still, I'm actually disappointed at a pony episode, despite the musical theme.

[10:45:53 AM] Dawnchaser: Dawnchaser liked it cause the music

[10:46:00 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: I loved the music too.

[10:46:04 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: But everything else just seemed...wrong.

[10:46:05 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: And rushed.

[10:46:07 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: And shallow.

[10:46:12 AM] Dawnchaser: I noticed that too

[10:46:24 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: I mean, they didn't stop to breathe

[10:47:00 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: Literally all that happened was Twi' was an epic super genius and solved problems with no deliberation, rushing around town to fix her mistake in literally 7 minutes, and becoming a princess for a feat honestly less impressive than what she's previously done.

[10:56:01 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: I mean

[10:56:23 AM] Dimo: Shipper and Moosick Guy: 'Psh, Ursa Minors are nothing. BUT SWITCHING CUTIE MARKS, WHICH HAPPEN TO ONLY BE SKIN-DEEP? THAT'S SOME AWESOME STUFF YOU CAN NOW BE A PRINCESS.'

So, unless they flesh it out in Season 4, I refuse to allow my fictions to be affected by this episode.

I hope you can at the very least understand my logic.

Waht are you doing

Ingram

Stahp

(Ingram has officially raped tonality and normal musical meter.

You'll see how on Saturday.)