Kamiccola

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Long time no see. How have you all been? 
          	
          	For the past few months (and honestly, it's been brewing for years), I stepped out from all social media. My creative work greatly suffered due to a big change in my life. First, I had my own health issues, few visits to ER, and a back surgery, issues I still deal with and will for the rest of my life. Then, my husband was dealing with cancer, which all culminated in him requiring a very serious, life-changing surgery from which he is still recovering. So I have to take care of him now too.
          	
          	So yeah... It's no surprise that all this chaos had its effect on me. My creative projects suffered. Prior to this, I was so close to publishing multiple books, finishing my big series. I was creating a shit ton of art and was getting good. I even managed to land a commission without trying. Necessity forced me to stop and I haven't been able to restart it all anew. 
          	
          	But I'm trying. I don't want to abandon it all. My stories are calling out to me, keep reminding me of worlds and characters I created.

Kamiccola

@alcoholandcaffeine that's a good idea. I might try some low-pressure writing
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alcoholandcaffeine

@Kamiccola welcome back! all of that sounds like a lot :( wishing you all the best, and hey, whatever works for writing, goes. ONC is long over by now, but maybe some of those prompts could help spark your inspiration? sometimes I will also just write down whatever comes to mind when I'm out and about, noticing the people around me, or the landscape. I really enjoy just sitting on a bench during a dog walk and 'painting' a picture with my words :)
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Kamiccola

@DomiSotto definitely. Every time you think it can't get worse, it does.
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Kamiccola

this message may be offensive 
Long time no see. How have you all been? 
          
          For the past few months (and honestly, it's been brewing for years), I stepped out from all social media. My creative work greatly suffered due to a big change in my life. First, I had my own health issues, few visits to ER, and a back surgery, issues I still deal with and will for the rest of my life. Then, my husband was dealing with cancer, which all culminated in him requiring a very serious, life-changing surgery from which he is still recovering. So I have to take care of him now too.
          
          So yeah... It's no surprise that all this chaos had its effect on me. My creative projects suffered. Prior to this, I was so close to publishing multiple books, finishing my big series. I was creating a shit ton of art and was getting good. I even managed to land a commission without trying. Necessity forced me to stop and I haven't been able to restart it all anew. 
          
          But I'm trying. I don't want to abandon it all. My stories are calling out to me, keep reminding me of worlds and characters I created.

Kamiccola

@alcoholandcaffeine that's a good idea. I might try some low-pressure writing
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alcoholandcaffeine

@Kamiccola welcome back! all of that sounds like a lot :( wishing you all the best, and hey, whatever works for writing, goes. ONC is long over by now, but maybe some of those prompts could help spark your inspiration? sometimes I will also just write down whatever comes to mind when I'm out and about, noticing the people around me, or the landscape. I really enjoy just sitting on a bench during a dog walk and 'painting' a picture with my words :)
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Kamiccola

@DomiSotto definitely. Every time you think it can't get worse, it does.
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eponinesummers

Hi, I just wanted to ask you this as I know you write a lot. Have you been published before? Do you think traditional publishing or self publishing is better? 
          
          I originally thought traditional publishing was better but now I'm starting to think self publishing is the way to go as trying to get traditionally published just doesn't seem to go anywhere. 
          
          Any advice? No worries if not

eponinesummers

@eponinesummers Thanks so much! That makes a lot of sense
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Kamiccola

@eponinesummers there are pros and cons to both. Traditional publishing has its perks. I'm theory, it should be easier (once you actually get a deal), but from what I've heard, lots of newbie authors don't get much. 
             Self publishing is nowhere close to easy because then you have to do everything on your own, learn how to do 15 jobs (unless you have $$$ to invest in it).
            
            Right now I'm self publishing because I like how I get to maintain full creative control. In the future? Who knows. I might go trad if the opportunity is right.
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Kamiccola

I didn't submit for round 2 of ONC. It pains me to end my successful ONC streak, but life doesn't care for your personal goals. I had to restructure my priorities. As a result, writing had to be put on hold to make time for art.
          
          I will be offering art commissions and maybe book covers soon. I'm getting my portfolio together right now and will soon officially open shop.
          
          It's a big change. I'm excited and terrified but I have to try.
          
          This doesn't mean that my books are getting abandoned. I absolutely will finish them, but I can't do it all at the same time. 
          
          Here's to starting the next chapter.

cynicalchristian

@Kamiccola Good luck.
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Kamiccola

ONC chapter drop! Tabby's trying to get her money back and gets a bit more in return... Hehehe.
          
          So I crossed 2k. Should I submit it already? I guess there’s still time but I don’t want to spend time editing it right now. I’d rather continue writing anyway, and if I submitted it, it would be one less thing to worry about.
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/389296035

Kamiccola

@AuthorESElias thanks for the vote
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AuthorESElias

@Kamiccola I don't like spending too much time editing when I'm on a roll. I say submit it and keep writing. ♥
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Kamiccola

Friends, if you have an ONC story up, give me the link so I can add it to my list. Let's expand our reach.

Kamiccola

@BellOfSilence Good luck
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Kamiccola

@Juleove Good luck!
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unreidpages

@Kamiccola this is so nice of you. Here's my two 
            
            https://www.wattpad.com/story/389262778?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=Juleove
            
            https://www.wattpad.com/story/389183633?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create&wp_uname=Juleove
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Kamiccola

I got it! I know what I'll write for ONC this year. What about you? Did any of the prompts speak to you?

Kamiccola

@cynicalchristian you know, the vague ones give you the most wiggle room. Good luck!
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Kamiccola

@AuthorESElias That sounds awesome. Good luck!
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AuthorESElias

@Kamiccola yeah, that's true. Shapeshifting cats sounds pretty awesome lol - My main promtp is #12, and secondary is #130.
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Kamiccola

I'm getting ready for the onc season. I'm really looking forward to it. A new story sounds great right now.
          
          I'm finishing up what I've been working on recently - editing The Merlin Paradox (volume 1). I finished the revisions I wanted in the beginning chapters. The middle doesn't need too much work, I hope. The end will need some work since this used to be one book that's now split into two. What used to be the midpoint plot twist is now the climax of the first volume. I suspect a lot of revisions there. 
          
          If I find a good ONC prompt, though, then TMP will have to be put on hold again. Sigh.
          If only I could do everything at the same time...