So... Stress and Depression · 1:07pm Oct 14th, 2020
I have been under a great deal of stress recently, and my mood has been down. My workload (actual job, not writing) has increased dramatically recently, and my job puts me in constant contact with people who are struggling, depressed, and upset. This doesn't foster a lot of good feelings.
So, this has had an impact on my writing as well. My ability to write characters comes from my ability to 'get into their heads' like an actor playing a part. Right now, certain types of characters are an extreme struggle for me to do correctly, that I could do at other times. As a result, specific stories have become more difficult for me to write.
So, here is what is happening; Silver Spoon Adopts a Naga will be cutting back on updates. This story is not being canceled, not going on indefinite hiatus, but its updates will become less frequent. However, I hope that they will be better quality when they pop up, as I will be writing them when my head is more in the game for that type of story. I want to give this story the updates it deserves.
Marsallow Dreams will be cutting back as well. Rebecca's cheerful demeanor is a struggle to do at this point correctly, and I know that the next chapter update I have planned involves a lot of cute and happy moments, and I want to do it justice.
That leaves Starting Over. At this point, I have been writing Sunset Blessing for two-and-a-half years. I can write Sunset Blessing no matter what my mood is, because I am that familiar with her, and Starting Over will be my go-to for regular updates for a little while. I know it is my least popular story, but at the moment, it is the easiest to write, and I need to write to keep my own stresses down. Starting Over will be my stress relief for the time being.
Same here, pal... Same here.
Shoot that sucks I hope thing get better and you feel better soon
*hugs*
I'm sorry that life's getting down on you.
*hugs*
My offer that I made in one of the proofreading PM's stands, work is looking for people and if'n you're out this way or can make it, crash space is available.