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tiny_ninjaCamp NaNoWriMo has begun for July! And I... I am writing the worst beginning I've written in a while.
I think that part of why my brain keeps going "lolno" is because this is the part I'm least invested in, storywise. I'm excited for individual scenes, but overall I keep wondering if this is the sort of thing that is best regulated to one shots that take place in between parts 1 and 3 so I can get to the good stuff. But at the same time, I also feel like I have to write this part or else everything that comes after doesn't make sense. It introduces Lord Zedd! It's how they get Ninjetti powers! I can edit a shitty beginning but I can't edit a blank page.
...I'm going to repeat that to myself until I'm blue in the face.
It could also be that the beginning has taken a direction I didn't think it was going to. A character popped up who I didn't expect to write, at all. I would like to say I'm writing to keep up with these characters but I'm also like, "You fuckers got yourselves into this situation, now write yourselves the fuck out." At this point, as long as it gets me to the next scene, it'll be fine.
It does, however, have one of AJ's better one-liners:
If all else fails, write dick jokes. At least I've made word count.
I think that part of why my brain keeps going "lolno" is because this is the part I'm least invested in, storywise. I'm excited for individual scenes, but overall I keep wondering if this is the sort of thing that is best regulated to one shots that take place in between parts 1 and 3 so I can get to the good stuff. But at the same time, I also feel like I have to write this part or else everything that comes after doesn't make sense. It introduces Lord Zedd! It's how they get Ninjetti powers! I can edit a shitty beginning but I can't edit a blank page.
...I'm going to repeat that to myself until I'm blue in the face.
It could also be that the beginning has taken a direction I didn't think it was going to. A character popped up who I didn't expect to write, at all. I would like to say I'm writing to keep up with these characters but I'm also like, "You fuckers got yourselves into this situation, now write yourselves the fuck out." At this point, as long as it gets me to the next scene, it'll be fine.
It does, however, have one of AJ's better one-liners:
“Let me record it and put it online,” Trini said. “I’m sure half of Angel Grove High would cheer you on.”
“I’m still trying to live down that first encounter with Bulk and Skull, thanks to you.” AJ smiled at Trini, which meant she wasn’t upset. “Still. You’d think with a dick that small Tyler wouldn’t have such big balls.”
Billy choked on his Gatorade. Zack clapped him on the back. “Trying to make up for it, I guess,” Zack said, laughing.
“Rebecca slept with him,” Kim said. “Trust me, it’s microscopic.”
If all else fails, write dick jokes. At least I've made word count.
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Date: 2019-07-06 07:37 pm (UTC)...I'm going to repeat that to myself until I'm blue in the face.
YAS :D DO IT! ♥ it's true and you should say it.
Reframing thoughts to be less toxic to yourself is such a constant chore, but little steps help. Telling myself "whatever this can suck now and I'll edit it later" has helped a lot. I hope it is with you, too!
Also omg that fucking dick joke I almost spat out my tea. Shit, I need to remember that the next time I need a sick burn to thwart a Dude Bro.
Also also whoever the fuck told you AJ was the Mary-est of Sues back in the day should be told this dick joke, because fuck off with that shit she is amazing I will go to war for her
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Date: 2019-07-06 08:46 pm (UTC)This is probably the best dick joke I've ever written, I'm not going to lie. Even if I have to change this entire scene, I am going to find a way to keep that joke in there, damn it.
I will also go to war for AJ holy fucking shit. Please let me have my "jump first, look later, run my mouth, ignore all danger sense, fuck shit up" queen, thank you very much. I hope I've developed her enough so she doesn't come across as a Mary Sue. :3 But I legit adore the way she gives zero fucks about what everyone thinks and resorts to witty comments or weapons - or both! Both is fun.