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Concerning Inner Demons II · 9:12pm Jan 17th, 2017
I'm done. I'm absolutely finished. I was basically shown just how horrible it is, I already wrote myself into a corner, I can't even bring myself to finish it, and right now my depression is coming in HARD.
I have no idea what I want to do about it, and I can't write anymore concerning it. As of this moment, I absolutely hate it.
So don't ask me if I'm ever working on it again, because I'm not. I'm cancelling that story officially. Maybe I'll get back to work on it one day, but don't hold your breath. If this makes anyone hate me and want to stop following me, then that's fine. I guess I wasn't as good of a writer as I thought.
I have not read the story (I don't read a heck of a lot on here, to be honest), but sometimes you just have to set something aside. Mistakes are not the end, they are something to be looked at and learned from.
I wish you luck with your other projects.
You could eventually reboot it (probably less comments due to how short of time it has been up.) I liked the series itself but I admit you did kinda shoot your own foot. Though I'd never scrap it entirely maybe you can rewrite it at some point, I mean I've seen Myths and Birthrights by Tundara who wrote and is writing probably one of the biggest story series I've seen. It happens and you are a great writer, just takes time.
But it is without a doubt, proper if you wish to shove it to the side or do whatever with it is your story. Just wanted to give you something to consider and something to relate.
Yeah, I've been expecting this to get canned. I like the story, but it's not easy to write out of that situation.
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I'd have to agree on that. If you're having troubles with how it's going this might be the best course of action...
That being said, until you reach that decision maybe you could post some "spoilers" on exactly what you originally had planned for this story for those of us who've followed it for so long?
I wouldn't judge your strength as a writer over whether or not you can bring yourself to write on a story if you don't want to write it. If anything it only would prove you stronger than you might think (considering that a poorer writer might actually try to finish something they don't want to and make it come out worse than it would otherwise).
It'd be preposterous to expect you to finish something if you don't enjoy it. All I can say about it is, thank you for the contribution you have made to it thus far, and to seek out other ventures that interest you more.
Maybe because you uploaded a blog post at 1:00 PM on a Tuesday. You know, when most people are at work or school.
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Also some people, such as myself, were still at work.
People learn to do better through pondering. No one, not even the naturally talented, just does well immediately. One of the things I'm best at I had to try new things every single day before I started even feeling like I was decent at it.
Not trying to take your work lightly, but... you're on a pony site. Even if your stories rivaled Shakespeare's, people are mainly reading for enjoyment. I think you'll find joy in writing as long as you focus on those who like what you write and conquer your own issues with writing. I don't know how to combat depression, and I don't understand exactly how depression affects your writing, but there may be something you can do about it if you think about it.
I used to write at one time but gave it up because it was so draining. Even then as I realized that problem, I made some sort of attempt to figure out what was causing that and how to put an end to it so I could continue writing. I think you're going to have to do something similar.
Maybe take a break from writing in general to do that thinking and figure out a way to handle those issues. After you get a grip on them, you might even find that you'll want to continue that story.
I will admit that Inner Demons II lost me somewhere along the way. But it doesn't make you a bad writer.
Inner Demons is still one of my favorite stories on this website. It is so good. You are amazingly tallented. One story getting out from under you does not change that. Take a break, get some fresh ideas, and come back swinging, whether that means a brand new story or some offshoot or reboot.
Just keep writing.
While I like the story I understand. I suffer from depression too. But your writing isn't horrible, it's really good. Your work prove that.
But I understand why you don't want to work on Inner Demons 2. I wish you luck on your other projects! ^^
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I'd like to add onto your statement that even if you don't have any likes on any of your stories you can still be a great writer.
On a completely different note:
I have so much love in my heart for everybody on this site.
I understand you decision. While I was looking forward to see the story end, I admit that, while the story wasn't bad, there was something missing..... I can't put my finger on it, but there is. Anyway, take a break if you feel depressed. Take a vacation, go somewhere, do something different, anything that distract your mind from whatever's hurting you. I've also discovered a weapon to combat depression, seek a way to laugh at it. I know what I'm talking about as, until a few weeks ago, I was in a constant state of depression for almost a decade. Hell, I think the only reason I didn't commit suicide was because of an intense hatred against my supposed country, and a desire to get even with it. Then, I guess I've got tired of feeling depression all the time, specially since I've FINALLY moved from that hellhole. I forgot, get away from people who harms you in a way or another, specially those: "You'll get over it" guys, yeah, that helps
Oh, and this you not being as a good writer as you though, well, Inner Demons, My Little Pony: Elements of Harmony, Code Lyoko: EG, Inner Demons: 10 Years, and Fragments of Truth say hi
. For real, you got skillz for it. The stories are great and interesting, you can transmit the characters's emotions, you make them different but not feel them being out of character, and you introduce these themes of romance, violence, tragedy, and sex masterfully and don't feel like cheap attempts at shock. Then again, don't berate nor humiliate yourself for Inner Demons II, as being good at something won't exempt you of mistakes, and that goes for everyone and everything
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Thanks everyone.
I'm sorry for being such a downer about it all. I've been dealing with a lot, and a talk I had with a friend about it really sent me over the edge. But, I hear what you guys are saying. I'm going to take some time and really think about it. I might actually read the other stories in the series again and see what the sequel is missing, and then one day, when I'm ready, I'll try it again.
But for now, I need to truly step away from it.
Just pull some vibes from Tree Hugger, it will work out.
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4386687 Take your time, as long as you're comfortable.
You are one of the best writers on this site you also got me on Fimficion,
you are not you are amazing your on my top 5 writers on this site, we all had these moments where we have weakness your not the only one when I had my moment of weakness I wanted to leave this site because my best friend and co-writer left me for no good reason but then I came back strong with my own new story A Game of Equestria. I would say take a break from writing and if you want restart the story do it make it the way you want to do it, maybe it well rise like a phoenix more better and powerful then before. Do what you want we well support you no matter what you say or do.
Honestly i think this is for the best. Inner Demons II just wasn't coming together the way the first one did, and after two plus years with almost no updates, its probably for the best to just let this one go. If you ever return to the project, i recommend just scrapping it and starting from where Inner Demons one left off. Fortunately the original story ended just fine on its own.
And i don't want to here any of that "I guess i'm not as a good a writer as i though i was", no, it is simply not true. You have a real talent for writing, and not even Shakespeare turned in gold all the time.
As a writer, you have a gift for something most writers on this site sourly lack in: the ability to build tension and pace a story well. Do not underestimate the value of those two; a lack of these aspects is the second biggest problem writers on this site tend to have (the biggest is not understanding the characters they are working with).
If i were to criticizes your writing, i would say that your humor isn't lighting the world on fire, and that you sometimes ask the audience to care about a character who is too unlikable or not interesting enough to warrant the investment. You also have a bad habit of having way too many incomplete projects running around this site, maybe you should look over all of them and ask which ones you really, really, care about.
Hope your days look better soon.
Code Lyoko EG, Captured, What You Do To Me, and I Belong To You prove otherwise. You're a great writer, you just made s mistake. It happens, we all mess up eventually, but that doesn't mean you aren't a good writer. You're a great writer, a great person and a great friend. Never forget that. To quote Abridged Goku "If you fall off a horse, you get back up and you eat that horse."
Nu uh, you're an awesome writer! I've read your work, not all of it sure but I've seen enough to know you're an incredible writer. And I can fully understand cancelling a story because you can't bring yourself to write or even finish it. This happened to me on Fanfiction.Net and on here a couple of times, mostly concerning City of the Damned and Knights of Equestria. So I fully understand.
Don't push yourself to try and finish something you don't want to. I did it before with a story called Trials of the Damned, and... well let's just say I am very disappointed in how it ended, I only kept going because people begged me and I was a stupid teenager back then.
We all make mistakes when writing, and end up in a very dark corner. And its hard to get out of that corner unless you got a chainsaw of an idea to get out of it. So don't force yaself and just focus on what you enjoy for now. Maybe in the future you can go back to it, or not. Entirely up to you friend.
Oh boy, I know how you feel.
Depression has me in such a tight grasp, I haven't been able to write anything for quite a long time. I'm here for ya.
"I guess I'm not as good as a writer than I though" Bullsh
t! Your other stories are awesome. Also, this is supposed to be fun, and if it's not fun anymore, then f
ck it. I'd still bow to the Crossover Queen.
(that means you)
4388041 Aw thank you! Your comment actually brightened my day!
4388041 I'm with this guy. Lady you kick ASS when it comes to crossover stories and just story writing in general.
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Once again I want to thank each and every one of you. Not just for understanding, but also for your kind words. I feel like this has made me a better writer. Sadly, the current sequel is no longer going to be continued, BUT I plan on rereading all of the Inner Demons stories thus far and remaking the sequel once I figure out what it needs. It might be similar to what I already have, but more focused, or it might be something completely different.
Thank you again. I love all of you so much.
4389365 Not a problem Sapph!
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What can I say? That's what friends are for. And I'd be quite a poor friend if I didn't try and help you feel better.
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No problem Victoria, legitness.
4389365 Your happy face is all I wanted.
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4389365 Glad I could help. And also while being vulgar! That's a nice bonus.
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It's ok. When the time comes, we will be here.
Failures and mistakes are just part of the learning process: Don't sweat it too hard, or recover quickly and well if you do.
Don't beat yourself up. Your are a great writer, your work clearly shows that. You write your fan fictions far Bette than most, this is not merely a complement but an observation. This series has merely gone through a lot of plot and eventually even the best shows eventually jump the shark.