#WordWeavers Day 1 - MC POV: Write a Mastodon introduction post.

"Here I am! I'm doing the thing. Veda made me. Though, I'll probably be too busy saving the multiverse to toot much."

#OliLocklear #TheOutcrossed #TheOutrcrossedSeries #IntoTheForgottenForest #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire

(Catching up) #WordWeavers Day 2 - What books/resources have you used to improve your writing? Which ones do you recommend?

Honestly...every story I've ever read or watched. I like to reread and rewatch things, too, to analyze plots, world-building, tropes, and character development. I recommend finding what works best for you and sticking to it.

#WordWeavers Day 3 - Antagonist POV: How do you feel about animals?

"They're delicious? I don't know. I have more important things to think about. Get out of my sight before I turn you into fish and let you suffocate on my throne room floor."

-Mab

#TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #Mab #Bloddwedd #TheShadowQueen

#WordWeavers Day 4 - Is there writing advice you used to follow but changed your mind?

"Write every day," and, "You should only focus on one project at a time."

To both of those, I say...NO. I am more than just a writer, and I need days off. Also, if I force myself to only focus on one project...I end up not writing anything at all when I get stuck on a part. Now, I just switch to something else until the inspo comes back.

#WordWeavers Day 5 – SC POV: Who is your favorite person to be around?

“Besides the other vampires? Definitely Finn. He’s always really chill, and you can tell he sincerely cares about people. I feel like he’s the least angry werewolf I’ve ever met.”

-Beth Tanaka

#BirchHollowMultiverse #BirchHollow #TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #SometimeAfterMidnight #ThatSinkingFeeling #ThatDestinyThing #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire

#WordWeavers Day 6 – Does your MC feel understood? Why/why not?

Oli has a lot more on her mind than whether or not she feels understood. Honestly, she’s more worried about saving the multiverse. I’m not sure even she fully understands herself at the moment.

#BirchHollowMultiverse #BirchHollow #TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #IntoTheForgottenForest #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire

#WordWeavers Day 7 – What conflicts (internal and/or external, subtle or grand) are important in your story?

Without getting too spoilery:

1. Shadow work

2. The Mandella Effect

3. The existence and possible end of the Multiverse

4. Some weird stuff is going on in the Afterlives

5. Did someone say ancient primordial gods?

#BirchHollowMultiverse #BirchHollow #TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #IntoTheForgottenForest #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire

#WordWeavers Day 8 – MC POV: Are you happy? Why/why not?

“Happy? Are you serious right now? I keep seeing his death on a loop, even when my eyes are open. Leave me alone. I have a Multiverse to save.”

-Oli Locklear

#BirchHollowMultiverse #BirchHollow #TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #IntoTheForgottenForest #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire #BirchHollowMultiverse

#WordWeavers Day 9 – What powers influence your characters’ lives?

The Limmikin King & his council are an active presence in their lives. But they’re all pretty powerful; werewolves, vampires, fae, magic users. They have the backing of the local Arcane community. The Februarians are a bit mysterious, but the elf, Elibreus Thorne has been an asset to the Pack.

#BirchHollowMultiverse #BirchHollow #TheOutcrossed #TheOutcrossedSeries #IntoTheForgottenForest #UnderTheWolfMoon #ThroughTheDragonsFire

@cyborg_writer I know this feeling from every creative endeavor. I dumped 100 of hours into Camp building in Fallout 76 just to create a certain look. Same is true for Fallout 4 and I don't count anymore for Painting stuff I only do it if friends want me to paint there stuff so I know what time my work takes...

In my expirience it helps to focus on another project of any kind to come to a solution or a palette cleansing.

@AnnaSaultron Absolutely! I do the same with my other interests. I cycle through several games, books, and languages I'm learning. Sometimes I go through phases where I write, compose, and record a whole album in less than a month. Sometimes it takes a year of occassional releases. Lol.
@cyborg_writer Focusing on one project at a time clearly sounds like a thing that will only work for some people. Others need to switch their attention from project to project. It's so weird that there is advice like this out there. It's one thing to say "focusing on one project is what works for me" — I'm like that, too! I tried working on a few things at a time and ended up overwhelmed. But it's a completely different thing to say "this is how everyone should work". It doesn't make sense.
@AlinaLeonova Exactly! Everyone should just do what works for them.