[AUTHOR'S NOTES] Ugh...if it's not one thing, it's another · 11:22pm Jun 23rd, 2021
So, author's notes on I'll Try to Carry On...
Writing Pinkie Pie in snippets is easy.
Writing long-form with Pinkie Pie is an exercise in Extreme Fiction Writing and just getting through a full chapter while sane is a challenge.
Of course, you'll note that I neatly sidestepped having to have Pinkie do much, but then that's really what she's about; she's like a crack-hyped version of Rarity making connections between people/ponies to find the best way to make them smile. 'course, you know the addition of Autumn Blaze is going to mean that it's not all Skittles, Sunshine, and Rainbows. If you're not sure what I'm referring to, re-read that section and ask yourself, "What would an absolute bag-of-dicks omniscient deity do to completely fuck with a loveable person who has nothing but good to contribute to the world?"
...OK, yeah, there are certain things I'm keeping notes on to explain to God why he's getting one (1) Punch to His Smug Face when I finally meet him.
So upon completion of Chapter 7, I took a look at my outline and realized...I've only got two more chapters to go until I'm writing denouement. Of course, you know me by now, I've got a LOT to write after the climax, but we're just about to hit The Big Moment where all the shit hits the fan and the story is made or broken.
On the plus side, this means I get to FINALLY write some of the most interesting, engaging, and dare I say exciting stuff this story has to offer. On the downside, this part of writing is ALWAYS a motherducking slog. (Intentional misspelling is intentional) Other writers reading my stuff will know the challenge I'm talking about, you've been building up to this moment for months (if not years) and you know exactly what's going to happen because you've rehearsed the whole thing so many times in your mind there's no questions, no hesitation, just "this happens, then this, then this, and then finally this," but actually translating all those scenes and dialogue and character interaction into the printed word is like transcribing your favorite movie...by hand...in cursive.
All this is to explain that, yes, it's just a matter of time, energy, and motivation to keep going. No more writer's block. Chapter 8 will lead directly to Chapter 9, which is the climax of the story. Most, if not all, questions about what brought Sunset to the train tracks will be answered by then, and some (but not all) emotional closure will happen in Chapter 10.
Oh, and I invented a new word; Epilogia. It means, "Group of Epilogues." Yes, several. They won't be long, but they will be relevant to the story, the side stories, and the sequel, so please don't skip any of them.
Alright, off to get a snack, then time to grind.
I'm delivering a swift kick between the legs, with the further assumption that I'll first have to cause a significant ruckus to get Him to show up in-person. Not even any specific reasons like you, just general principle and the fact that He'll probably get as much of a chuckle out of it as I am right now.
So far so good I'm enjoying your story and look forward to where it goes. But I have to wonder is Sunset going to be mute with the seizure problem from now on. Look forward to your next chapter.
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Minor spoilers to answer your question. If you don't like spoilers, don't hover your mouse:
No, she doesn't remain mute and once the cause of her muteness is removed she no longer has the seizures. The experience is going to impact her for the rest of her life, but by the time the story is done she'll be fully communicative again.