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March Plans, Comm$ Review, and Chimken Nuggies
a year ago
Hello, hello, hope everyone is doing well. Stepping into March I feel I am doing quite well. I will be busy with a number of things: I have paperwork for my upcoming move and marriage to get finalized, I have packing to do, I am learning how to draw, I am making pancakes...
I do have some stuff planned for March writing, though. A couple of original pieces, and some work on finally getting Assimilation going. I have the whole series mapped out chronologically, and am looking to expand that into part by part outlines so I can get the story written. I'm not uploading single part by single part as I'd done in the past; once I start posting Assimilation it means it is because I have completed this whole story. It'll be a coming-full-circle moment I am looking forward to sharing with fans of then, now, and those to come.
As for February, it did not go exactly as planned. I'm not disappointed, though - quite the contrary. I cleared out my comm queue last night, and I uploaded five new stories throughout the month; four being commissions (one a continuation of a series), and an original piece. Far below what I'd hoped to produce, but I am very happy for the love they've been given. I showcased a variety of themes with them; self-discovery, becoming one's true self, giving in to one's most fervent desires ... I'm happy with how they've been received. I am especially happy that 'Good Vibes Only' got such love, as it was a very personal story for me. It showcases my own personal struggles as I produce content, and my deepest desires. I'd love to just pump out story after story, and bring you all along on fantasy after fantasy. I hope to someday get to that level.
Despite this, I did have a lapse into creative depression during the month (I also got lost in Palworld with my fiancé, but that's another story lol). I get in my head all too often, and allow myself to feel unseen, even as I am receiving some love and attention. I don't want to make my fans feel unappreciated, but ... well, insert lengthy tragic backstory here. I don't want to get into those details, because I want to keep things positive, but my struggle is basically ... it's been ingrained in me that perfection is everything, and if you're not the best then you're the worst. It's a horrible outlook to have, and I want to assure that I have become far better at accepting that people like me at my okayest lol ... and I am trying hard not to compare myself to others. It's unfair for both them and myself; I want to celebrate other writers who share my interests, and learn from them, and hopefully in turn they learn from me. I know I am talented, but I don't know how to connect to be seen more. I post on Xitter and such, but I feel terribly awkward there, and feel like I am just taking time away from actually creating. It's something I am trying to still figure out, because after my upcoming move to Germany, once I am settled in, I'll be getting Patreon rolling and looking into other avenues to foster a community of my own. I am planning to start a Telegram group, but need to first figure out how bots and such work so I can protect the chat. If anyone has any advice, please let me know.
Speaking of my move, I have most of the documents for myself. I am just missing a couple of things, including clearance for my cat. So, things are looking positive there. If all goes well I should be moving in April. We are aiming for a June wedding, as our 'we became a couple' anniversary is June 26th. I am obviously excited. After years of experiencing awful relationships, I feel beyond words to have someone so loving and supportive on my side.
Soon my plan to turn him into a furry will come into fruition.... *strokey beard moment* ... *there is no beard, but you get the idea*
So, here's the difficult part of this update: I am looking into how I manage my commissions for the future. It's rather good I am taking this break, because I can review my pricing and ToS and such, but basically ... I designed my comm acceptance method in a way that lets me put things on the backburner. And I am a terrible procrastinator. I also don't like to be confined to a strict word count, so I spilled over time and again. This is a bad business model for me lol ... but I am very good when I have strict deadlines and creative freedom, so I am planning to update myself on a flat rate system based off of my current 'Techno' level of 35$/1k words with a 30day ETA. I'm wanting to adjust this to reflect that I do my best work with at least 5k words, so I'll be charging for 5k words at minimum. That being said, I'm going to be practicing shorter stories that pull back, and are focused on just the smut, so I can offer something else. I call my revamps of old stories 'Remasters,' and then 'First Releases' ... maybe these will be 'Quick Releases' *snickers*
Let me know what you want to see, and if you like these ideas. And don't be shy to tell me what kind of stories you want from me. I don't accept trades, but I certainly accept suggestions. Respond here, message me on Telegram, Xitter, yada yada ... please talk to me, I am desperate for attention, and I promise I am just as nervous to talk shop as you are, so let's be awkward together XD
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a dentist appointment upcoming where I may have my wisdom teeth removed, and I have some chimken nuggies in the freezer to take care of first...
Shine On, Cheers 🌈💫
I do have some stuff planned for March writing, though. A couple of original pieces, and some work on finally getting Assimilation going. I have the whole series mapped out chronologically, and am looking to expand that into part by part outlines so I can get the story written. I'm not uploading single part by single part as I'd done in the past; once I start posting Assimilation it means it is because I have completed this whole story. It'll be a coming-full-circle moment I am looking forward to sharing with fans of then, now, and those to come.
As for February, it did not go exactly as planned. I'm not disappointed, though - quite the contrary. I cleared out my comm queue last night, and I uploaded five new stories throughout the month; four being commissions (one a continuation of a series), and an original piece. Far below what I'd hoped to produce, but I am very happy for the love they've been given. I showcased a variety of themes with them; self-discovery, becoming one's true self, giving in to one's most fervent desires ... I'm happy with how they've been received. I am especially happy that 'Good Vibes Only' got such love, as it was a very personal story for me. It showcases my own personal struggles as I produce content, and my deepest desires. I'd love to just pump out story after story, and bring you all along on fantasy after fantasy. I hope to someday get to that level.
Despite this, I did have a lapse into creative depression during the month (I also got lost in Palworld with my fiancé, but that's another story lol). I get in my head all too often, and allow myself to feel unseen, even as I am receiving some love and attention. I don't want to make my fans feel unappreciated, but ... well, insert lengthy tragic backstory here. I don't want to get into those details, because I want to keep things positive, but my struggle is basically ... it's been ingrained in me that perfection is everything, and if you're not the best then you're the worst. It's a horrible outlook to have, and I want to assure that I have become far better at accepting that people like me at my okayest lol ... and I am trying hard not to compare myself to others. It's unfair for both them and myself; I want to celebrate other writers who share my interests, and learn from them, and hopefully in turn they learn from me. I know I am talented, but I don't know how to connect to be seen more. I post on Xitter and such, but I feel terribly awkward there, and feel like I am just taking time away from actually creating. It's something I am trying to still figure out, because after my upcoming move to Germany, once I am settled in, I'll be getting Patreon rolling and looking into other avenues to foster a community of my own. I am planning to start a Telegram group, but need to first figure out how bots and such work so I can protect the chat. If anyone has any advice, please let me know.
Speaking of my move, I have most of the documents for myself. I am just missing a couple of things, including clearance for my cat. So, things are looking positive there. If all goes well I should be moving in April. We are aiming for a June wedding, as our 'we became a couple' anniversary is June 26th. I am obviously excited. After years of experiencing awful relationships, I feel beyond words to have someone so loving and supportive on my side.
Soon my plan to turn him into a furry will come into fruition.... *strokey beard moment* ... *there is no beard, but you get the idea*
So, here's the difficult part of this update: I am looking into how I manage my commissions for the future. It's rather good I am taking this break, because I can review my pricing and ToS and such, but basically ... I designed my comm acceptance method in a way that lets me put things on the backburner. And I am a terrible procrastinator. I also don't like to be confined to a strict word count, so I spilled over time and again. This is a bad business model for me lol ... but I am very good when I have strict deadlines and creative freedom, so I am planning to update myself on a flat rate system based off of my current 'Techno' level of 35$/1k words with a 30day ETA. I'm wanting to adjust this to reflect that I do my best work with at least 5k words, so I'll be charging for 5k words at minimum. That being said, I'm going to be practicing shorter stories that pull back, and are focused on just the smut, so I can offer something else. I call my revamps of old stories 'Remasters,' and then 'First Releases' ... maybe these will be 'Quick Releases' *snickers*
Let me know what you want to see, and if you like these ideas. And don't be shy to tell me what kind of stories you want from me. I don't accept trades, but I certainly accept suggestions. Respond here, message me on Telegram, Xitter, yada yada ... please talk to me, I am desperate for attention, and I promise I am just as nervous to talk shop as you are, so let's be awkward together XD
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a dentist appointment upcoming where I may have my wisdom teeth removed, and I have some chimken nuggies in the freezer to take care of first...
Shine On, Cheers 🌈💫
To be honest, I don't quite recall what I had in store for Assimilation back in the day, but a fresh pair of eyes helps in figuring out how to fully realize it. I have the whole timeline of events noted... just have to turn that into the full remastered story.
Hope you enjoy, cheers 🌈💫