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15 years ago
I'm writing again. Not well, but that's not the point. I'm writing and I'm gonna make myself keep writing, even if I break something. XD Hopefully it'll be the writer's block that I break.
Though, there are certain things I've taken to heart about writing during my break. I think it was Rule #17 of some book on common traps for writers to avoid. "Furry for the sake of being Furry". That was the problem with some of the stories and my Dungeons and Dragons worlds as well. I was making characters Furry for no reason. Complicating the story by adding in details that didn't add to the story.
Sure, I'd love to write about Catfolk and Akina and the various other animal races I dreamed up, but without making up a backstory for their race, it just seems kinda slapped on. I mean honestly... how would a race of bunny-people evolve on a planet filled with monsters, most of which love anything small and fluffy to eat?
I'm not saying it's not possible or even hard to devise up these reasons, but unless they have to do with the story, they just distract your (my) brain from what it should be doing. Telling a story.
Anyways, it's 1 am. I'm tired and a little ramble-y, but I know at least one person will read it. (No pressure GreyRaven. XD Lol!)
So then, good night, good luck, good morrow and a good new year!
PS: This just adds to the list of things going right in my life so far this year. I'm on a roll baby!
Though, there are certain things I've taken to heart about writing during my break. I think it was Rule #17 of some book on common traps for writers to avoid. "Furry for the sake of being Furry". That was the problem with some of the stories and my Dungeons and Dragons worlds as well. I was making characters Furry for no reason. Complicating the story by adding in details that didn't add to the story.
Sure, I'd love to write about Catfolk and Akina and the various other animal races I dreamed up, but without making up a backstory for their race, it just seems kinda slapped on. I mean honestly... how would a race of bunny-people evolve on a planet filled with monsters, most of which love anything small and fluffy to eat?
I'm not saying it's not possible or even hard to devise up these reasons, but unless they have to do with the story, they just distract your (my) brain from what it should be doing. Telling a story.
Anyways, it's 1 am. I'm tired and a little ramble-y, but I know at least one person will read it. (No pressure GreyRaven. XD Lol!)
So then, good night, good luck, good morrow and a good new year!
PS: This just adds to the list of things going right in my life so far this year. I'm on a roll baby!
But if it feels slapped on, take it off and see if the concept looks better without the anthro element. There's no shame in it. ^_^
Mmm... that's what my problem was for a long while. I was trying to slap anthro elements onto everything. But now I have learned! Now I am better! More awesome than before (if that can be believed!)!!
*das salutes!*