Zozo the Hobo

Quick update on Bucket Boys & me.
          
          This chapter will most likely be over 15k words from the number of scenes I made just for that chapter alone. Each chapter has 3 acts to it, so there are typically three big scenes. I'm on the first one alone, and it's already nearing 10k, lol. 
          
          It really doesn't take me that long to write a chapter, as I've stated before, but getting the ball rolling for me is extremely difficult. I lack the discipline to keep writing consistently. I'll have week-long phases where I focus on writing alone, and others where I'm more enticed to game or draw. 
          
          I had mentioned in my last post that Chapter 4 is about a week away from being published. Clearly...
          
          I lied. 
          
          Granted, I was unexpectedly busy that week, but the time I did have, I was in limbo cause I genuinely wanted to do nothing, cause nothing could make me happy. But cheesecake...
          
          I didn't get cheesecake.
          
          But you know what I did get? A PROPER MEAL I DIDN'T HAVE TO COOK FOR MYSELF. CRACKER BARREL I LOVE U AND YOUR BISCUITS. Two days prior, I had also gotten to go to a Mexican restaurant, where I swear they put something in my fried ice cream, cause I was giggling and everything around me just made me laugh for no reason. Must've been a sugar high...didn't know those existed for people my age-
          
          Timskip to now. I am refreshed, I am rejuvenated, and I am REBORNZ. Bucket Boys WILL be published really soon. I've gotten into a groove, and by next post, it will be out. Sorry for the delay. I hope you can wait just a little while longer. 
          
          Hehe, okay, Bye loves (¬‿¬)

Here's a popular tip: When writing in a specific time setting, whether it's the '90s or another country, consider using songs that relate to that time and place. Hell, make an entire playlist for your story if it helps. 
          
          I don’t know why I didn’t think of this earlier for Bucket Boys, but referencing popular Italian songs in certain parts of the story really helps reinforce that it’s set in Italy, rather than feeling like Little Italy in the middle of America lmao.
          
          I think I’ve spent at least three hours compiling a long list of Italian songs for specific scenes, listening to many of them, and gathering a handful to include in the story. I must say, some of them are bangers. I highly recommend listening to them when they come up, hehe (. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)
          
          Anyways, Bucket Boys chapter 4 is about a week away from being published. 
          
          Bye loves!

Ya'll, I need to get back to writing more chapters for U.D.S. Honestly, I want to rewrite the first chapter and start from there because I feel like I could explain things better. I want to avoid that dreaded info dump, which is one of the writing sins in fantasy that I've unfortunately fallen into too many times. 
          
          And omg, in my free time I've been plotting/outlining like crazy, and URGGHH! Why this sh** LOOKING SO FINE, I JUST WANNA- *devours paper* -Y'know?! I'm so invested that I went out of my way and started drawing them in that world, and now I'm drawing the dang animals that live there, like I'm legit too far gone. (Watch it be like the honeymoon phase, and after I just ghost my work, lol)
          
          Anyway, that's my plan for the future, but I am currently finishing up Chapter 4 of Bucket Boys, and it should be out soon. 
          
          Bye loves!

Question; do you have a certain Playlist you listen to while writing? I can't imagine anyone just writing in pure silence lol

Bucket Boys has me in a chokehold. I've never looked forward to writing something so much before ψ(｀∇´)ψ
          
          —Next chapter's gonna be a doozy, I tell ya', I can feel it. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
          
          
          *Laughs ominously*

COMPLETED: Chapter three of Bucket Boys has now been published!
          
          Bye loves! ╰(*°▽°*)╯

Update: I'm halfway done writing the third chapter for Bucket Boys. You can expect it to come out soon!
          
          Bye loves!

Oh my gosh, what are your thoughts and opinions on the crime, thriller, and mystery genres? (｡•̀ᴗ-) 
          
          I must admit, I’ve never read a mystery book, and I’m definitely not one of those moms who binge-watch crime documentaries. So, I’m a bit confused about why I suddenly feel the urge to write a story in this genre. I guess I’m just craving something more than slice-of-life and fantasy.
          
          You know what I’m getting at, right? (¬‿¬)
          
          No, you’re right. I already have stories that I’m just starting. I haven’t even released Chapter 3 of Bucket Boys yet! What kind of crazy person would add more to their workload when they can avoid it??
          
          ╰(*°▽°*)╯Well, this person.
          
          So, you heard it here, folks: I may or may not be slowly outlining a romantic mystery crime thriller that could include Hannibal Lecter 2.0 reborn. And I may or may not have already designed a cover for it. And just to appease you. It's primarily DekuBaku. 
          
          I know—I’m a lunatic! But just to ease your worries, this won't officially become a new story until I’m at least halfway through Bucket Boys. I believe planning a crime thriller from start to finish is crucial; I can’t just go with the flow; everything has to be precise.
          
          So again, let me know your thoughts and genuine opinions on the genre. Is there anything specific you’d like to see? If you’ve read or watched anything in this genre, what are your best recommendations? I’m really interested!
          
          Bye, loves!

I am currently working on the third chapter of Bucket Boys! 
          
          I apologize for the delay; I struggled with how to approach this chapter and kept switching between it and other future chapters. However, I finally completed the planning and will be writing it over the next week.
          
          I’ll provide further updates on my progress and let you know when it will be released.
          
          Bye for now, loves!

Published chapter two of Sunken! Mermaid/Pirate AU
          
          Enjoy my Loves! 
          
          And don't forget to tell me your thoughts on it~ヾ(≧▽≦*)o