the greatest general under the heavens
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Post by Egao, Egao Everywhere on Jul 21, 2013 9:20:28 GMT -8
Not to be confused in how you structure your post thread! How do you write your posts? Do you just spew the words in the text box, or do you like going all the way to Starbucks, pretending like you're drinking fancy coffee, and prepping yourself to write only to forget your laptop. Do you write posts the same way as you write in general? What are some silly things you do while trying to write? I usually have to collect my thoughts on how I write, but not always. If I don't have to, it's always a good sign because it means I'm brimming with fresh ideas. I lie a lot or sleep on posts before forcing myself to write. Forcing myself to write doesn't necessarily mean it's being a crappy post, but working on writing will get my thoughts running and I manage to make posts that I like. I walk around too. Sometimes, I eat some snacks. Yeah, I have a lot of free time lol. I play with the dogs and puppies for 30 mins or so. I would do it to think of what to write but I completely forget about even writing when I'm with them |D But ofc I get distracted too with youtube and tumblr. I've been getting better at it recently. I don't listen to songs when I try to write. They tend to distract me xD I just listen when I code or when I play games. Hmm, what else. I usually type in Microsoft Word but sometimes when my head's in the game, I forgot and just write straight in the post. I like being able to write in fullscreen because it helps me focus. I've been using this site to help me with that. I set mine to make typewriter noises just so I can feel cool. When I'm frustrated, I make table flipping gestures or just roll on the floor. When I succeed, I fist pump. And when I feel like I did something great, I tend to read over my own posts and don't do a new one :C
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Post by FURY ROAD on Jul 21, 2013 12:08:39 GMT -8
I just sorta sit down and start writing, whatever feels right at the time. I usually have music playing, and that serves as my, uh, "inspiration" or feel of the post, I guess. Of course, I pick the song according to events, and it's become habit, which I don't mind at all. The rest is rambling on, not without a certain structure. Where I write really depends on the day or my mood. I might just have an idea for something and start typing away in notepad-- those are usually starts to open threads that I either add to over time, or post write away (if I like the way it turned out). I will admit to using proboards to write posts, which is... not the brightest idea, but everything usually works out fine.
Might sound really bad, but I never read over my posts when they're done. yeah, there could be errors, but I can never bring myself to read over what I've just blurted out, even if I know it's good or I'm told it's good. Something about reading my own words just makes me really uncomfortable, I dunno.
I pause a lot in the middle of the post, either to think about what to touch on next, or just because I'm not motivated enough. Don't usually need to take up the time to get to typing, because I only engage in threads when I really want to. I'm happy to post, I look forward to it. Any reply I get is motivation enough, I don't need any time to collect my thoughts, I just tear into it. Delicious.
That's about all I can think of now, might post again if I realize I've missed anything. :3
(ispendalotoftimeformattingmypostthough)
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Post by GMOT on Jul 22, 2013 8:27:33 GMT -8
i spew like a motherfucker sometimes i delete most of it sometimes i dont it all really depends
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I'VE BEEN A MENACE FOR THE LONGEST
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Post by WILLOW on Jul 22, 2013 8:35:20 GMT -8
i just spew words and hit reply. sometimes i re-read it, rarely, hardly ever really. i never delete what i've written though unless it's really shitty
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Post by pascaline on Jul 24, 2013 6:22:15 GMT -8
I always, always make a character playlist for all my characters because music has always helped me with my writing. All my characters have different musical tastes according to their personality and the world they live in. A lot of them like at least one Florence + The Machine and 30 Seconds to Mars song though. When I need to post I just play their playlist, open up Open Office, and read and reread the post I need to respond to.
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Post by Hawkeye on Jul 24, 2013 6:44:47 GMT -8
I just... write. Occasionally I have characters who steal my ipod -glares at a certain hawk- and they sometimes give me troubles with what music I'm listening to but still. Most the time I just write xD Nothing really... impressive I know.
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Post by Zozma on Jul 27, 2013 0:39:03 GMT -8
Music on, text window open, type.
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A seadog looking for crewmates
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Post by Elena on Jul 27, 2013 23:03:48 GMT -8
Microsoft Word for me too, and copy all the posts I have to answer to.
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Post by milachan ★ on Jul 28, 2013 5:28:05 GMT -8
I always get myself in the mood. I make sure I have a drink and some snacks with me, put on some background television (because I need lots of noise in my life) and then turn on my tunes and write. I write in wordpad to save my posts because I scaaaaaare myself with deleted tales. But yeah. I like my cosy spot on the couch/in bed, though I write much better out of bed than in it. >> I get distracted by blankets and snoozing in bed. xD
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MOTHER OF THE MAGICAL GIRLS
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Post by SIFR on Jul 29, 2013 8:31:33 GMT -8
Open Office.
/end thread
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Post by gimmick on Jul 29, 2013 14:28:32 GMT -8
Am I the only person who can't just sit and type ._. I always have to think through exactly what I want to say, how to word things, and just take forever to make one post
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MOTHER OF THE MAGICAL GIRLS
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Post by SIFR on Aug 17, 2013 19:13:43 GMT -8
Am I the only person who can't just sit and type ._. I always have to think through exactly what I want to say, how to word things, and just take forever to make one post I can't think about it. I have to have it instantly or I can't do it well enough. It's a curse.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2013 14:13:06 GMT -8
like this.
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