shadowstander

I posted a new poem today because I felt like just letting the words flow for a bit. Life is still being a bit much, mostly in a really fun way, but I wouldn't mind it all slowing down a bit. 
          
          By the way, the chapter I posted yesterday is really cool. Check it out if you haven't already. I'm really excited for the next six or so chapters for reasons that still have to reveal themselves :)
          
          Anyway, how is everyone?

I opened the project I was working on before my impromptu English writing/translation journey today. To go from Naele to an insecure teenager who is afraid of everything is quite the culture shock.

I'm really tired rn, so sorry if this is worded a bit weird. But a new chapter is out.
          
          I also wanted to quickly let everyone know I'm going to be busy, so I'm not sure how active I'll be next month. Between some cool (but draining) real-life stuff and me hosting a writing challenge for the Dutch community, I don't know how much time I'll have left.
          
          Don't worry, I scheduled a whole bunch of updates, so those should be coming out for sure, and I'll try my best to keep up with comments!

New chapter!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/409195109-a-twist-of-fate

Putting on sunscreen to watch a solar eclipse feels slightly counterintuitive, but the sun and I are sworn enemies. Everyone who gets to see it: have fun, but don't make it the last thing you'll ever see. Use some eclipse glasses! 
          
          If you're in the mood for more moon-related business after, check out my story. A new chapter drops tomorrow.

Hello, this is just a message to remind everyone that the only rules in writing are spelling and grammar rules, and even those are up for debate at times. 
          
          There is a whole bunch of good advice out there. When people explain things like "show, don't tell" or give you feedback that "script dialogue is quite limiting for fiction", you should probably put some thought into their words. But you aren't obligated to listen. 
          
          You can have your own takes on how to best tell a story, even if they're not always the most common. 
          For example, I don't like to stick to very defined archetypes and common plot structures. Would my stories appeal to a broader audience if I did? Probably.
          Would my writing be better if I did? Maybe. 
          
          But I'm writing because I enjoy it, so I get to choose how I do it. I decide which lessons to follow, which to ignore and which to learn at my own pace. The same goes for you. Take the time to listen to feedback if you requested it, but don't let it change your voice. 
          
          Thanks for listening & have a lovely day,
          
          Lowa

I finished the first draft! Which means I'm now stuck editing the chapters in an attempt to catch the worst mistakes, which is a bit difficult, because I instead keep finding the best mistakes: 
          
          "I wake up drenched in sweat, not knowing how fast I need to breathe to get enough lungs in my air."
          
          "My plan to leave at first light, mails as I wake up with a splitting headache." 
          
          "Apart from a few barrels, rotten foot scraps and a rat that quickly rushes through a crack in the stone, there is nothing." 
          
          "overcomplicateding" 
          
          It feels like a shame to throw them out, but sacrafices need to be made. But don't worry, I'm sure there will be plenty left in the final draft. If you want to go find them, go read my book, a new chapter is out now! 
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/409195109-a-twist-of-fate 
          You can't tell me that wasn't smooth :P

I saw your Reddit post and wanted to support. 160k is a HUGE milestone. I think that would be a great one for #30DC.

Playing Whack-A-Mole with scam comments is kinda tiring

Hello everyone,
          
          Thank you for all the support on my writing. It feels great putting a chapter out knowing people care to read it, and I don't mention enough how grateful I am for it. It's really cool that I get to share a silly thing I'm passionate about with so many people.
          
          The past few days I have done a lot of writing. (probably a bit too much) and got a lot of work done. Meaning, there is now one chapter standing in between me and the finish line. Afterwards, I will still have to do some editing so the story is at least sort of readable, but I'm getting there now.
          
          I am considering putting out chapters a bit faster once we get to the second half of the story, but I haven't fully decided yet. So more on that later. 
          For now I'm here to give the follow-up to last week's cliffhanger. Enjoy!
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/409195109-a-twist-of-fate