bigfivedonaldduckfan

It's February 1st and the ONC prompts are out! I've been participating in every ONC since 2019, so this is normally one of my favourite days of the year. 
          	
          	However, this year I'm making the choice to sit it out. I'm in the final stages of getting my Master's degree, working three jobs, and hoping to move out as soon as an opportunity presents itself, so adding writing a novella under time pressure to that workload will be the death of me.
          	
          	Therefore, I'll focus on writing the sequel to #FF offline at my leisure for now, but I will definitely be around to read and support some of the entries people come up with! Happy ONC, everyone!

bigfivedonaldduckfan

@AnneVilssen Thanks! It's a shame they've done away with the Dutch ONC, really. I've always done only the English one, but I bet it was nice for those who write primarily in Dutch to have the contest, too :')
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@Queen_of_life_Heba @elveloy Thank you!
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@pixelmum Turns out you're not sitting it out xD I look forward to reading your entry, though!!
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

It's February 1st and the ONC prompts are out! I've been participating in every ONC since 2019, so this is normally one of my favourite days of the year. 
          
          However, this year I'm making the choice to sit it out. I'm in the final stages of getting my Master's degree, working three jobs, and hoping to move out as soon as an opportunity presents itself, so adding writing a novella under time pressure to that workload will be the death of me.
          
          Therefore, I'll focus on writing the sequel to #FF offline at my leisure for now, but I will definitely be around to read and support some of the entries people come up with! Happy ONC, everyone!

bigfivedonaldduckfan

@AnneVilssen Thanks! It's a shame they've done away with the Dutch ONC, really. I've always done only the English one, but I bet it was nice for those who write primarily in Dutch to have the contest, too :')
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@Queen_of_life_Heba @elveloy Thank you!
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@pixelmum Turns out you're not sitting it out xD I look forward to reading your entry, though!!
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_GoldBook_

Hi, how are you? I started one of your novels and it's really great, especially the covers of your books. Who makes them for you? I'm curious because I struggle a lot with that.

_GoldBook_

@_GoldBook_  Yes, thank you very much, it's really nice of you. I will ask someone to help me because I don't know anything about computers. Anyway, thanks again. Bye.
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@_GoldBook_  Thank you! As for my covers, I usually make them myself! I'm not all that skilled with them, honestly, but I just use a combination of free apps to make them. Most I made using either Canva or Desygner (they have free book cover templates that can be edited) and free stock images I edit using Picsart. There are more sophisticated applications and pictures out there that allow for nicer covers, but the methods I use now don't cost me anything and are easy for me to understand, so that's what I do. I hope that's helpful to you!
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ashvikk

@bigfivedonaldduckfan just finished #FreakshowFriday! Amazing book! I just couldn't put it down! Love your style of storytelling, your characters are so real and refreshing! I can't wait for the next adventure! Happy new year and congrats on your WATTY'S WIN!!!

bigfivedonaldduckfan

@ashvikk  Aww, thank you so much for your votes and kind words—you made my day! Happy new year to you as well ♡♡
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

Chapter 40 of #FreakshowFriday is up! And with only a few days to go until 2025 rolls around, I'm delighted to announce I've marked the story COMPLETE!
          
          To everyone who has come along for the ride: Thank you so much! This is the first time I've ever finished a sequel and I'm honoured you joined me in the process. I appreciate the wonderful support I've received ♡♡
          
          Towards the new year we go!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/368728559-freakshowfriday

bigfivedonaldduckfan

@Dominique-Payne Right back at ya ♡
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Dominique-Payne

@bigfivedonaldduckfan Thank youuu, so do I! Happy New Year :D
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

@Dominique-Payne I relate to that a lot : p I hope you'll have more free time soon, elusive as it may seem in uni!
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bigfivedonaldduckfan

Recommendation of the day!
          
          Novella 'The Heartless Void' by @empiresofwater is a queer sci-fi retelling of classic novel Moby-Dick. Following Henry Starbuck, first mate on a deep-space ship, the story explores his (moral) tribulations as he gets pulled further and further into the mad obsession of Captain Ahab: hunting down a murderous ship of legend supposedly controlled by a rogue AI programme. Starbuck may want to return home to his husband and son, but is that even still possible?
          
          This story will have you ponder both the horrors of space and of mankind! Which might suit Halloween more than the holiday season, but that doesn't make it any less of an intriguing short read worth checking out!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/376688815-the-heartless-void

DomiSotto

@bigfivedonaldduckfan  great book. I am about to finish it as soon as I resurface from my holiday writing grind.
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