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  • 625 weeks
    Urgh..Stupid Real Life Stuff!

    Hello Everyone!

    I'm sure some of you noticed that I have been relatively quiet for a while now. That's because I have had a lot of developments occur in real life.

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  • 627 weeks
    Update on Daring Do story and New Story

    Okay so I thought it was time for an update. Sorry it has been so long, but life has been very hectic.

    First thing is first, I have a new story that will be coming out soon called Lighting of a Fire. It stars everyone's favorite teacher Cheerilee!

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  • 628 weeks
    Daring Do and the Silver Emperor, A Choose Your Own Path Game Adventure Book

    EDIT: I have begun on the story. Progress so far 8/400 passages written.

    Hello Everyone!

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  • 628 weeks
    A New Story: What Mommies Do, and some other Updates

    Hello Everyone!

    First of all I want to appologize for my last blog, for those who read it. I was feeling really burned out at that point in time, and I still am a little bit. I have been taking it easy on the writing and I'm getting back into the groove of things. I have slowed myself down a bit and things are getting better.

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  • 629 weeks
    Making myself Finish

    This morning I woke up and looked at my page on fimfic, the same page I look at every morning before I start work or engage in a little writing, and did not feel the same enthusiasm that I used to feel when I looked at it. This past week I have not felt the same about writing fanfiction as I normally have, and after giving it some consideration I realized why, I miss my old writing.

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Mar
5th
2012

Considering Creating a Writing Guide · 4:54am Mar 5th, 2012

In the recent past, I have had a few people come to me asking for writing help, or I have volunteered my help to others in exchange for theirs. As I have helped a few folks with their writing both on and off of this website, I have noticed some common trends. I would love to share some of the knowledge that I have gained.

Now as ANYONE that has either edited or read my unedited work can tell you, I am not a master of grammar. I am far from this as a matter of fact. However, I do know a few things about style, characterization, and storytelling that might be useful to some.

So I pose this question, would anyone be interested in something like this? I am aware that I am far from being the best writer, but I might be able to help one or two folks with their work.

If I get a few responses to this post asking me to do this, then I will very happily write a little guide on writing. I would warn people that this guide won't be professional, it will just be my own view on writing, and how to make your writing better. There are MANY different approaches to writing, some of which I'd like to cover in a manual.

On another note, I planned to write a post thanking all of those who have followed me and have read my stories, as I have just surpassed 100 watchers. However, the thank you post I planned was long and will have to wait as I am on a strict time schedule right now.

Thank you all and I hope life is treating you well.

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Comments ( 12 )

You could make it into a story format. Have Twilight 'explain' the steps to writing fanfiction as she helps Rainbow Dash write a fanfic involving Daring Do.:twilightsmile:

First off yes I would this! I've been trying to start writing and I well........okay the plane taking off is just a bit overloaded lets say :twilightblush: anyways I like this idea!

Secondly I like Jlargent's idea of a story format my hat is off to you sir! :moustache:

A writing guide's a great idea. Please make this!

I think it'd be a wonderful idea. Some of the writers in the MLP community could use all the help they can get, so the more perspectives on decent writing and how to do it out there the better. I agree as well that Jlargent's idea sounds nice. It'd be informative and entertaining at the same time.

I would appreciate a writing guide also :twilightsmile: I've been looking to start up some writing of my own

Insight into writing, no matter where it comes from, help people improve theirs.

So yes please, I'd love to see a writing guide from you. :twilightsmile:

I'd read it.

Everyone knows I need the help.

24710 This is a GREAT idea.

A guide that helps others is always valued. There is nothing wrong if it aids their work and makes them better at what they do. I'll look forward to seeing it done (and making any corrections if needed.) :pinkiehappy:

StarsGuide

#10 · Mar 5th, 2012 · · ·

I'd appreciate it. Nopony seems to enjoy my writing.

I can't help but feel you're doing this because of me.:twilightsheepish:(JK)

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