Jan
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2014
Why I Write and What Makes You Happy · 12:19pm Jan 18th, 2014
I write to make you happy.
That's the basic sum-up right there. The reason I want to be a writer is because I want to make people happy, laugh, forget their problems and have a good time. I write to make people happy.
Lately, that hasn't been easy for me.
I've spent the last two weeks work in solitude, and it's taken a tole on me. I'm trying to be happy again and it just won't happen., at least not as easily as it should.
The reason I'm writing this blog is because I want to know what moments from some of my writings have made you feel happy and/or laugh.
I'm not doing this for an ego boost, I genuinely want to know what makes you guys happy. It will definitely help.
What makes me happy?
Comedy.
Wht makes me really happy? People who Like writing comedy, instead of just grinding it out through self delusion of requirement to others.
What I find hilarious? Twilight finding out that Fluffepuff is an Esoteric Programming language that can translate directly to Lambda Calculus maths one way, and C++ the other.
Also, every time I see the words, Only Human, It makes me remember the track Back To Human, by Queen.
Dont worry, Im on over the counter mediction, with certain side effects, so running a bit off axis, and feeling a bit Pinkie
Your writing have made happy in general. As a bonus it also gave me something to do.
Pretty much every chapter of Lights, Camera...
Particularly when Celestia got drunk.
That final confrontation between Synergy and Lyra absolutely made my week
No, you have it wrong. I love your stories, their amazing, they bring out emotion and happiness and pity and so much more. But if you write for others and not for yourself you lose that emotion. You may be able to make a few people happy, but thats not important. Take what you feel and put it into a story. Thats what makes a truley great peice of art, not a boring comedy fic with no life behind it. If your feeling down, write a sad fic. If you want to smile, write something that will make you smile! That is how a truly great author does it. You want to make people happy? Well it would make me happy to see you keep the wonderful emotion you put into your peices because you care. Don't give up your soul as a writer. As soon as you do that your no better than the pencil you used to write with. Please if you have any doubts don't be afraid to message me. I would hate to see an author as great as you give yourself up.
Smoky, you make me happy. Rest assured, your mission is a total and complete success. I can only hope that you're happy too. Cheers!
Maybe you should take a break from writing if it isn't as satisfying as it used to be. Why not go out and grab some friends, go to a movie or dinner or something like that? Hell, you could invite some of us to play video games with you if you wanted. Ultimately, it's your choice, and it's what makes you happy that really matters.
Because catering to readers' whims can be dangerous sometimes.
In Only Human, whenever there's a Greg Weisman reference, I laugh.
Whenever Lyra and Bon Bon have a moment, I'm happy.
Whenever Vinyl says something absolutely fucking nuts, I laugh.
And whenever I see a new chapter in my updates, I'm happy.
Don't write for others. The applause always dies in the end. Besides, you can't write what other people enjoy. You can write what you *think* other people enjoy, but it's just an illusion. In the end you're just taking an arbitrary measure and telling yourself that X is good and Y is bad.
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Definitely a big fan of your portrayal of Vinyl Scratch.
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What they said!
You're asking me what makes me happy?
I love to see the things that us bronies can do, whether it be art, music, or writing. Our creativity is amazing! What makes me happy is that we are indirectly responsible for changing people's lives for the better.
Only Human is an amazing story, and it's plot line reminds me of my friend. So I recommended it to him, and he loves it! Your story made him a brony, and his life so far is great. And right now he eagerly awaits for the next chapter. So, you do make your fans happy. Keep up the good work!
"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile" ~ Unknown
Oh, don't feel bad. I'm a little down in the dumps myself right now, but mostly because my muse has abandoned me for too damn long.
I know a lot of people will tell you that writing should make you happy, but that's a load of shit. It's the result of your writing that makes it all worthwhile, as you said. However, writing shouldn't be forced either. I hope that working in solitude wasn't you forcing yourself to write, because that won't end well.
Also, if you really need to cheer yourself up over your writing, take a quick look at your story's stats.
That is an accomplishment most of us can only dream of, and then wake up with warm, sticky loins. I myself have a similarly rated story, and if I'm ever feeling down about my work, I take a gander at the numbers. They don't lie.
You know what? I'm NOT going to be like some of these other people. When I saw this on my news feed page, I read it, went into it, read the whole thing and some comments and then went to read other stories....... But It got me thinking...... "I have been there, sad, no one to talk to, trying to find a reason to smile again....." I didn't have anyone to back me up except my family..... And sometimes that just doesn't help. I chose to come back and comment so that I may help you where I didn't have any. Because that's what friends do, they help each other!
Yes.
You are my friend wether you want me or not! This is what happens when you make others smile. When you take us on these wonderful journeys through your imagination and we laugh, cry, frown and get angry............ It's because we are seeing things through your eyes. Every time you write a story, you are putting a little bit of yourself out there for all to see..... To enjoy..... To accept or discard. Every time WE read your story...... We learn a little bit more about you. And to those of us that have stuck around..... It's because we like what we see. We want to be your friends and help you smile because you in turn have helped us smile. You were MY trusty friend when I was sad or angry........always there with a story to help me laugh or cry away the problems. I can't tell you how many times I have seen one of yours stories update and no matter what I was feeling at the time........ I started to smile. Because I knew you would take me on another fantastic journey through your eyes!
So to your original question "what makes me smile or laugh about your stories?".
Well, after what I (and everyone else) wrote up above, I think it's obvious.......... It's what ever makes YOU happy or smile! You wouldn't put anything in your story unless you had some feelings about it. Any joke or drama in your story is there because YOU thought it would be funny or sad. The characters are your medium and their personalities your template..... But it's the situations YOU put them in and how YOU think they will react that makes the stories so great. So if you are sad or unhappy........ I need to fix it. No matter what! You were there for me when I needed help, even if you didn't know...... So I extend to you the same offer of help that you gave to me.
How can I help?
What can I do to make you smile again?
I may not write fanfiction (yet...) but I can still take you on the journey of MY life and MY experiences and see if I can help you feel once again! So PM me! I'll talk to you, give you my email if you want to be friends...... Hell! I'll give you my phone number if you need to talk to someone that bad. Anything to help a friend smile!
(Play the smile song!)
Cause it fills me up with joy when I see you Smile, Smile, Smile!
Fills my heart up with Sunshine, Sunshine!
All I really need's a Smile, Smile, Smile!
From this (soon to be) happy friend of MIIIIIINNE!
So smile. Even if there is no joy behind it..... Just forcing your body to use those smile muscles will take some of the tension and stress away. It's worked for me in the past so hopefully it will work for you as we'll!
Now on to the ACTUAL answer to your question......
I have only read ONLY HUMAN and plan to read the rest of your stories so that I might experience new adventures through your imagination! So here what made me laugh about Only Human.......
I personally enjoyed any scene with Vinyl or Derpy in it..... Their personalities are just too hilarious to NOT enjoy............ Alcohol in the water cooler..... am I right?!
The randomness of "the raccoon"
Their reaction to the "homies" ....... And the homies themselves.
Twilight zone.......
The "D".......
And beyond all that...... I love how you got me to both "hate" and "want to root for" Synergy. The interlude into her backstory was a BEAUTIFUL work of characterization. I couldn't see her as 'That heartless bitch' after that chapter. In one chapter you made me completely 180 my feelings on a character and I loved every second of it!
And like Synergy...... I believe all you need is a little friendship and kindness to help you smile once again. It's only natural to feel sad and lonely while being alone. We are all social creatures that need to be surrounded by friends and loved ones to truly be happy. And while I can't physically be there to help cheer you up...... I can help you in any other way you can think of. It IS the 21st century after all!
And just remember that one lesson that you reminded me about through your story.
"The show was a reminder to every young filly and colt watching at home that you aren't perfect, you can be scared, you can be selfish at times, but it's OK. Because that's who you are.
And nopony should ever change who they are.
We are creatures with dreams. Creatures of fear. Of courage. Of humour. Of love.
For all our mistakes, for all our misteps, non of it matters... and yet, every step, everything we do, all matters.
Why?
We're only human."