Friendship and Social Distancing (Chapter 1 Preview!) - Development Blog #3 · 8:26pm Mar 24th, 2020
Look at these buds. Wild times we're living in, huh? Make sure to wash those hands, you two!
Having something positive and fun to look forward to can be helpful. Has been for me, at least. Let's talk self-care, writing updates, and speaking of fun positivity, I'm super excited to give you a 5-page preview with a new illustration (read to see it)!
Self-care and Sunset Shimmer Fanfiction During the Pandemic
Kowabungadoodles made these adorable stickers! Kickstatrer • Tumblr • Etsy •
Bevin and I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Of course: Please continue to follow the guidance of the health officials and experts in your area!
Remember that self-care is important right now. There's so much out of our control, so many unknowns ahead, but if you can, do those little things that keep yourself occupied and cared for. Whether that's reading/watching/playing something you enjoy, calling somebody, creating a thing, or even something as simple as keeping hydrated. You deserve it.
Writing this passion project has been a form of self-care for me right now. It's downright therapeutic. I get to flex my creative muscles, work towards a goal, and talk to my best friend about stuff that makes us happy 😊 Who says social distancing has to be lonely?
Writing/Project Updates!
Current Total Word Count: 80,002
Estimated Final Word Count: 90,000 - 100,000
Chapters Completed: 11
Total # of Chapters: 15
Progress, baby!
- Writing: Chapter 12 (and loving it, seriously, this is a really fun part of the story)
- Illustration: Bevin's been hard at work creating stunning illustrations and chapter title cards!
- Editing: Space Jazz blasted through editing 5 chapters!
- Mystery?: We're also cooking up some really cool ideas for bonus content that have us so damn excited, I can't wait to tell you!
Wow. All this progress makes me want to give you something to show for it...
How about a Chapter 1 Preview with a New Illustration?
Read the Preview on Google Docs
Oh, and as always, watch out for the next blog in two weeks. Next time: CHS gets something they've been missing...
- Marvel
Quick Recap: What's This Project Anyway?
Thanks for the update. And, you stay safe too.
Remember, cabin fever is insidious, and can drive even the most sane person to madness (I've accepted that I'm doomed, because I lost my mind years ago).
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Ha, well, hope the madness is treating you well, then 😉
Cabin fever's definitely getting to my family more than me. I've still got too many university and writing projects to go mad (maybe after the semester's done I'll pencil in some time for it...
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