valenwriting

Thank you all so much for your kind words and support these last couple of weeks. I was a little nervous to talk about my struggles so openly, but now that I have, I feel better. Lighter. Motivation and inspiration are a bit easier to find, and I have you all to thank for that. I’m so excited about this new story and can’t wait until I’m ready to publish it, until I can share it with you. 
          	
          	Speaking of this story, I finally wrote up to a plot point that I’d been envisioning for a YEAR. Yep, for a full 365 days, this one particular scene basically consumed my thoughts. I could see every part of it like a movie, and the longer I sat with it, the more complex it became. 
          	
          	But when it was time to sit down and write it, I froze. I didn’t know where to begin or how to use words to describe what I’d been dreaming about for so long. I was afraid that my writing couldn’t possibly live up to the story unfolding in my head. But I pushed through it. Slowly, yes, but I leaned into the emotions of the scene and just let myself feel. 
          	
          	What I wrote was better than anything I could’ve imagined. 
          	
          	Now that I’m past this plot point, it feels like I’m standing at the edge of a cliff, about to jump off (in the best possible way). I’m no longer weighed down by the pressure of doing this one scene justice. I can move forward into new and unventured territory and let the story take me by surprise. I’m ready to see what’s in store. 
          	
          	If you’d like to hear more about my process, thoughts, updates, etc., let me know. I think it would be nice to share ♡

aln_32

Love you and your writing loads!! So excited to have you back. I opened Wattpad after ages today only to check on your page and so unbelievably happy to see that you’re back. I’ve missed you loads
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t0astiez

SOO relatable! I've been in the exact same headspace, envisioning a scene so vividly, but unable to write it. Scared it wouldn't live up to the standards I've got my head. NGB inspired my writing journey and seeing the person that started it all for me persevering from this roadblock is very motivating.
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algracal

So glad that you are back and doing well!! But umm if you’re moving on to a new story, does this mean that we’ll never get an ending to “licence to cuddle”?
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snowyyylostangel

Hiee valen, tbh I found your books, your I'd when I needed them the most. I read all of your books and i must say, they're very healing. 
          There are very few books which can show this kind of beautiful relationship between taekook and with time , your writing , your books became my comfort , my favourite place to come. Today i started  licence to cuddle , and it was as if I was seeing myself in Jungkook's character, i read all the 8 parts and then i came to know that the last update was in August 2023. I just want to tell you that if you by any chance decide to continue that book, it'd become my fav books of all time. Of course there's no pressure, I just want to tell you that it's only been a week and I've completed all your books. And you're the best. I hope you're doing well in your life. Thank you so much for existing

taesangelwings

Hi Valen!!  I love ur writing so much and i hope you're doing so well!! I posted a vid on yt of my favourite fanfics ever and i included ur work in <3 Especially just seeing ur recent update, i'm so excited to read ur upcoming works!! writing is so demanding but you make it seem so effortless. I'm not trying to promote, pls feel free to delete this post if it comes across that way, but I did mention you in the video so i thought you might as well see it : ) sending u so much love!!

valenwriting

@taesangelwings aww i love your love for take on me. this made my day. thank you so much for sharing!
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taesangelwings

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUNIIkXHjpM the video is here. Please feel free to use timestamps and skip straight to your own story, but there's NO PRESSURE,, you dont have to watch it !!!!!!!
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acotwk

so excited to hear that u are back!! ive missed u </3
          and so excited for the new story as well. im sure it will be stunning as always, but i just wanted to know if u will still finish LTC? it honestly just grew on me and became my fave out of all ur work:(

SA1152

@valenwriting Haven't checked WP in years, Val... only used to log in to check for an update from you. I'm so glad to have you back, finally. 
          
          What you shared in the past few days is something similar to what I also go through, and I know it's not easy to get back on track just like that. It's like a constant battle in your mind against yourself....as if your two selves are fighting against each other. 
          
          The ability you have to connect with the readers through your stories and make them feel so many beautiful emotions...is rare. I've barely seen anyone like you. So please, don't let anything diminish that shine within you. Don't let it overpower you, no matter how hard it is. You've got this, and I believe in you. Hoping to see you back soon. 
          
          Love,
          Your reader and well-wisher