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Post by Owlmoon on Feb 11, 2018 12:33:22 GMT -5
mintedstar/fur🦇 I'm happy when I finish any piece of writing, honestly. Eventually things get old.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Feb 11, 2018 14:10:19 GMT -5
I like seeing projects finished. I can check it off the list. Surprisingly enough, if I let a project alone, I will come back to it sooner or later. I don't like committing and then dropping it. ^^
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Post by Owlmoon on Feb 11, 2018 14:45:29 GMT -5
Same, but if I ever drop it it's more likely that I won't be coming back to it. I can't stand writing the same thing for too long. The longest I've ever done is three books for another fandom, and even so, the last book was written in letter form because I couldn't stand to keep writing the same way.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Feb 11, 2018 14:49:01 GMT -5
Oh, stories in letter form are interesting! I think I'd like to try that sort of style one day.
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Post by Owlmoon on Feb 11, 2018 14:51:58 GMT -5
It's easier to do shorter ones, yeah. I guess you'd say I'm one of those people that like variety. Can't do the same writing for more than two books, can't do one 'person' form in writing all the time...yada yada yada. Literally every month I need to rearrange SOMETHING in my room.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Feb 11, 2018 18:47:34 GMT -5
We need some variety in our lives!
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Post by Owlmoon on Feb 12, 2018 14:52:46 GMT -5
Yes, yes we do.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Mar 31, 2018 22:11:16 GMT -5
Don't let the finished fic fall off the face of the earth!
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Post by phantomstar57 on Apr 1, 2018 10:07:33 GMT -5
Don't let the finished fic fall off the face of the earth! Can't let that happen!
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Post by mothsnap on Apr 1, 2018 17:19:20 GMT -5
This is a highly enjoyable read. I’m only up to chapter 4 so far, but you’ve done a good job here of capturing a pretty hopeless situation. The only thing I want to common on are a few inconsistencies with canon but that doesn’t really matter.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Apr 1, 2018 18:07:11 GMT -5
The inconsistencies with canon were intended as this is an Alternate Reality. Some subtle or not to subtle changes were inserted, also accounting for my faulty memory of the first series. Whoops, ha, ha. I'm pleased you like it! Thank you very much for the kind words!
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Post by mothsnap on Apr 1, 2018 20:44:06 GMT -5
Alright so I finished the rest of it on the train (sorry for not responding for so long). My final thought are this:
For a short story of this length, it's a pretty solid, breezy read. I like the characters. Despite there not being much to them, the plot is paced fast enough for it not to count much. I appreciate that there's a little bit of epic scale with the epilogue. There were bits that I didn't really understand or that passed a little too quickly such as all that stuff with Mudstar dying and what Littlecloud did for WindClan. I'm also not quite sure how Firestar goes unrecognized as Copper (unless he doesn't and that's just the main character's perception).
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Apr 1, 2018 21:18:15 GMT -5
No problem about the response time. ^^ And thank you for the honest review! I've always been one to set out a faster paced, sort-ish story. There are bits I wish I'd expanded on, but that's how the story fell. And that's just Smokepaw's point of view, as he never knew Firestar. It's probably the worst kept secret within the group and he wasn't really one of the cats that went on TigerClan raids. See. Something I wished I'd expanded on. XD Thank you so much for reading!
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Apr 28, 2018 0:56:39 GMT -5
Don't die on me fic. <3
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Post by Owlmoon on May 7, 2018 20:19:36 GMT -5
bumpppppp
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on May 26, 2018 20:31:36 GMT -5
Roughly the same update as I put on Mortality.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jun 27, 2018 16:52:12 GMT -5
Since there really isn't anything to update this with I guess it's back to the top with you. x2
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 1, 2018 14:40:55 GMT -5
mintedstar/fur🦇 - Here's your review! If you want anything clarified, feel free to ask. (Most of the vagueness was from trying to avoid spoilers x'D) Where There is Smoke is a thrilling read that will have you on the edge of your seat. The danger and horror of Smokepaw's situation always feels real and present, right from the dramatic opening scene. I liked the fast pace and multiple plot twists, as well as the strong and impactful ending. Another thing I liked is how this dystopian version of the Clans relates to canon - particularly the way BloodClan is seen and the fate of certain characters - as well as Smokepaw's musings on how the world could have been. On the other hand, the writing feels rushed in places - some chapters could do with being expanded or joined together, and more description of the characters and their actions would be good. Some more niggling points - the POV of Chapter 17 ought to be made clear from the start, while I spotted a few shifts into the present tense. All in all, I strongly recommend Where There is Smoke to anyone who likes alternate universe fics and fast-paced, twist-filled plots.
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 1, 2018 14:57:37 GMT -5
Ohhh, thank you! I'm pleased to know that the points that I was aware needed work were addressed here. Thanks!
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 1, 2018 15:44:29 GMT -5
Ahh good I hope it's helpful for your editing
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 1, 2018 15:48:01 GMT -5
Yes, I think it will be. Thank you.
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 1, 2018 15:50:05 GMT -5
(I think this is the first time in ages that I caught you online at the same time as me. I miss the crazy three-thread conversations!)
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 1, 2018 17:35:46 GMT -5
(I know what you mean. Thank you our poofy selves.)
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 2, 2018 14:44:31 GMT -5
(Why is there so much stuff to do these days?)
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 2, 2018 15:36:58 GMT -5
(I have no idea. Someone crazy called Minted decided she wanted me to go to college. No idea why I listened to her.)
And I'm doing NaNo and trying to finish Sky of Shattered Stars too. XD
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 3, 2018 11:09:06 GMT -5
(Just go and ask her why she wanted to get an education instead of chatting on cat forums xp )
Ooh, good luck with that! Are you still at summer school as well?
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 4, 2018 16:43:31 GMT -5
(Something about being a librarian. I think she's crazy, but what do I know about it?)
Yes I am! Biology and a lot of tests. XD Oh, and Art Fight later this month when the site stops lagging.
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 8, 2018 10:27:22 GMT -5
(She's definitely crazy. But that's an amazing career choice! What do you have to do for it?)
You poor thing xp That is very busy indeed. Art Fight sounds intriguing...
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Post by mintedstar/fur🦇 on Jul 8, 2018 13:05:55 GMT -5
(She says something about getting a Master's, which is insane and stuff. I mean, she isn't just going to school for a little she's going there for a lot. WORSE! She's going in for an English Major. Going to fight tooth and nail to beat her writing disability apparently. Insane is spelled with a capital 'I'.)
So far I'm managing to study for my tests, write for NaNo when I take a break, and do Art Fight attacks around the middle of the night on weekends. It's a struggle. I haven't touched my personal studies this week and I feel bad about that too. July is just all around too much. Next July I think I'll skip NaNo and do it in June or something, so I can do Art Fight without multitasking.
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Post by ~Sapphire~ on Jul 8, 2018 15:17:13 GMT -5
(She is completely insane. And really, really determined. She definitely deserves a Masters and a good career after all that!)
I don't know how you're managing to do that tbh, so respect. You should definitely not force yourself to do nano if it gets too much - I know it's not the same, but I think there's a tool on the nano website where you can set a goal all year round.
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