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Democritus of Abdera


Sep
23rd
2012

I am not a clever pony. · 9:58pm Sep 23rd, 2012

Once again, the new chapter is taking a good long while to sort out. Once again, it is because of a character I am writing for the first time, in this case Big Mac. Those of you familiar with my style know I enjoy a good and flowery sentence, and Big Mac is the antithesis of that. He exercises an economy of words that would make someone like me feel as if they had taken a vow of silence. And without going into spoilers, let's just say it is vitally important that I get his character right.

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Jul
2nd
2012

How you write. · 9:52pm Jul 2nd, 2012

This next chapter has given me a lot to think about. I guess I should have predicted this, since by fanfiction's very nature it is unavoidable. Some the mane six make appearances and I've been quite hung up on getting their dialogue and mannerisms to sound right. With Colgate or Berry, being background ponies, I'm somewhat free to create their personalities and behaviors. Yes we all have broadly accepted notions about these ponies, but without much objective data from the show, we are free

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May
30th
2012

Chapter 5 and Mechwarrior Online · 4:32am May 30th, 2012

Whoo, so much stuff to do. Chapter 5 of Colgate and Punch is halfway done. It would have been finished already had I not joined a Mechwarrior Online Clan for Bronies. These folks to be exact: http://www.equestriaroyalguard.com

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May
24th
2012

Slight delay+Music that gets you in a writing mood. · 7:37am May 24th, 2012