AoiUmi_97

So update on my mermaid story titled Echoes of the Sea. I still want to do it but life and motivation has made me have to step away from it throughout the months. I have drafts of a few episodes done but they just haven’t been ready for publication yet. I’m also constantly rethinking my characters, story, and world. Nonetheless, I do intend to have my story on here and on Ao3 once the first few chapters lay a solid enough foundation.
          	
          	Now I do have a question for all of you…..a risky one at that. I think my story would be enhanced if I have visuals alongside it but I struggle especially with digital art. An easy backup would be to make stuff with AI tools but I’m not sure if people would be comfortable with that and I’m not going to do it if that’s the case. So just let me know what you think and be honest. I at the very least want a way to showcase the character designs of the main trio.

anotherwriter989

Hey, glad to see you’re still working on the project! So I wouldn’t use AI for a few reasons, firstly, the readers aren’t going to like that, second, it’s AI. Enough said. I think you should use the AI as a reference instead. I also can’t draw without a reference, so it helps a lot to have one and it’ll build your art skills. I’d love a visual with your story and I know the readers will too.
          	  And as far as your story goes, quality always over quantity. I’m always down to brainstorm ideas if you want, and it helps a lot to have a clear idea of how you want to end the story/the main message of the story. I’m hyped to read it, and I wish you the best on your writing journey!
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ViviDreams

@AoiUmi_97 Get inspiration from Pinterest. I see writers look at Pinterest and just make a collage.
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awesomemaldog12

Another option could be creating a Pinterest board. I’ve been doing that with my characters lately. Here’s an example of one of my characters https://pin.it/SW8LsZ5fC
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AoiUmi_97

So update on my mermaid story titled Echoes of the Sea. I still want to do it but life and motivation has made me have to step away from it throughout the months. I have drafts of a few episodes done but they just haven’t been ready for publication yet. I’m also constantly rethinking my characters, story, and world. Nonetheless, I do intend to have my story on here and on Ao3 once the first few chapters lay a solid enough foundation.
          
          Now I do have a question for all of you…..a risky one at that. I think my story would be enhanced if I have visuals alongside it but I struggle especially with digital art. An easy backup would be to make stuff with AI tools but I’m not sure if people would be comfortable with that and I’m not going to do it if that’s the case. So just let me know what you think and be honest. I at the very least want a way to showcase the character designs of the main trio.

anotherwriter989

Hey, glad to see you’re still working on the project! So I wouldn’t use AI for a few reasons, firstly, the readers aren’t going to like that, second, it’s AI. Enough said. I think you should use the AI as a reference instead. I also can’t draw without a reference, so it helps a lot to have one and it’ll build your art skills. I’d love a visual with your story and I know the readers will too.
            And as far as your story goes, quality always over quantity. I’m always down to brainstorm ideas if you want, and it helps a lot to have a clear idea of how you want to end the story/the main message of the story. I’m hyped to read it, and I wish you the best on your writing journey!
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ViviDreams

@AoiUmi_97 Get inspiration from Pinterest. I see writers look at Pinterest and just make a collage.
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awesomemaldog12

Another option could be creating a Pinterest board. I’ve been doing that with my characters lately. Here’s an example of one of my characters https://pin.it/SW8LsZ5fC
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AoiUmi_97

I really teased writing my own story two months ago and left y’all hanging huh? Well I’m still planning on doing it, don’t worry. It is admittedly harder than I thought but it is fun planning everything out. I started writing the draft to a first chapter. I’m hoping to have something out by at least the end of the year. I hope people like it whenever it does!

ViviDreams

@AoiUmi_97 Oh, I can't wait to read it. I will be here to support just like you did with me and your patience of my writing. Yeah, it is hard to do sometimes, but once you put it out there it will get easier. I can't wait to read your worldbuilding and everything you plan. :D
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awesomemaldog12

I’m sure it’ll turn out great! Can’t wait to read it!
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AoiUmi_97

So for the longest time, I’ve only been an active reader and consumer of mermaid fics, particularly ones that use the H2O premise and formula in unique ways (such as using new characters, settings, and plot lines.)
          
          However, I have been thinking about writing my own and I have already laid a lot of ground work. All I need to do is polish and finalize my plan, and then finally write it.
          
          The story is called Echoes of the Sea. If I were to write it, would you be interested in reading it?

ViviDreams

@AoiUmi_97 I would be interested to read it and I would support you! Hehe! You supported my works time to repay it.
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UrFairyGodmother7

@AoiUmi_97 Yesssss please do I promise to be your number one fan. I agree with you when you said how people take the premise and add their own stuff to it. I really hope to see what you can do! <3
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anotherwriter989

@AoiUmi_97 awesome, I’d be happy to help
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ViviDreams

Thank you for all the comments. It really did help a lot. As long as you're still enjoying the story. That's all that matters. I made notes to your comments. So, I thank you for being such a good commenter and reader. (:

AoiUmi_97

Hey. Of course. I’ve been really enjoying your story so I felt it necessary to give back to you in some way.
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