八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#scribesandmakers 27 Were you ever discouraged by great art of someone else? Part 3
I really did mean it never entered my head to be discouraged by someone being better at writing than me. But I do understand how people might. I am not immune to self-defeating mental habits. This one appears to have spared me. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#scribesandmakers 27 Were you ever discouraged by great art of someone else? Part 2
Maybe it's "no" because I've never aimed to be a Great writer, poet, or photographer.
I want to be an entertaining one, not a literary genius. Maybe it's vanity but often I think I am a superior writer to the authors whose styles inspire me, Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, Iruma Hitoma,. None of them are great artists. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 26 Ask the expert: If you're a specialist in something, would you answer questions for writers/artists regarding your speciality?
* Former therapist specializing in trauma and mood dysregulation (Borderlineusing a less percise terms)
* Japanese creepypasta, urban legends, and mythies.
* Some branches of esoteric spirituality and mysticism.
I do on occasion, but at your own risk. And only if you're not going to be upset if I don't answer the way you expect. (That last part is serious, by the way.)
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 2503.23 — How do you feel about puns?
Wordplay I understand. So puns along with other forms of wordplay are A okay in my book. My characters agree, at least Tomo and Ume do. I don’t know about the rest. Shiomi and Kan-chan are pretty snarky so they might go with puns.
In my writing, most of my puns are in Japanese, based on the multiple means of sounds. It’s easier than in English. In English, I stick to snark and wordplay. I recently did one based on classic Chinese, but I won’t bore you with it. You can find in my feed for the day if really want.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/20. Do you like graffiti? Do you have an example?
As a lover of ruin and decay, I like some graffiti. It needs to original, colorful, and interesting or creepy., Your name or your gang's name in fancy letters isn't it.
All my examples are archived or on IG where I am not going. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers Mar 19. At what age did you start creating? Part 2
I also gave my Kanga plushie a hair cut.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers Mar 19. At what age did you start creating?
Lost in the mists of time.
I have a vaguely mental memory self insert stories of Hansel and Gretal as a pre-schooler. Including chewing on the window sill.
If you only mean physically creating...
Well actually the teeth marks on the window sill would count a physical creation.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 2025-03-18 What would your best creative life look like if you stretch beyond realistic, but still keep it plausible?
Series accepted, published, translated into multiple languages, manga produced, and multipe season quality anime. So many oppertunities I can afford to tell Disney and Hollywood to stick it in their ear. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 17: Favourite book about your craft?
It's all been hands on or talking with other people.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3.14 — When writing dialogue, do you include everything from hello to goodbye or just what's essential?
In between. I often use phrases like "After normal greets were finished." It would be time-consuming and repetitive to include standard set phrases unless relevant, especially since they are culturally alien to my primary audience. They would feel very repetitive and stick out. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/15. How's your goal going? Is there anything you would like help with?
I am ahead of schedule on my goals for the month.
Help, As also looking for a beta reader familiar with Japan.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/12. Do you play games? If so, do they influence your creativity?
I used to. I was a big modder in my day, Dragon Age, Skyrim, Witcher, Baldur's Gate. Also lots of VNs. But writing took over my life and I have no time. #NMSAM
As for influence, everything that has happened to me influences my writing. In this case, however, I would be hard pressed to ferret it out.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 25.03.11 Is traveling/vacation good for your creativity?
I suspect I would come up with as many ideas at home. Those I jot down traveling usually don't fit into the plot as it moves forward. Also misses the personal arcs of the characters. Might go better if I found a decent word processor for my android tablet. (Offline required) LibreWrite sucks on android, Goggle Docs is worse on android then laptop as unbelievable as that may sound given how lame it is to begin with, AndroOpen Office so far is the best I've found.
Not that I will stop my vactions. Idols to see, wilderness to hide in. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/10. What's your preferred format for reading (hardcopy, e-book, audio)? Is it the same for publishing?
Ebook and Emanga is what I read mainly these days, unless I really like and want to support the author that extra bit. I like the larger print, my eyes are not as good as they were when I was younger. Also, I can carry my whole library with me. Lastly, they are a bit cheaper and go on sale more often.
I am currently a web novelist so everything is in E-format. #NMSAM
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/9. What would your best creative life look like, keeping it realistic?
A partner who dealt with most of the executive tasks of the household. AND a publisher who was helpful and didn't bother me much.
Seem realist if unlikely.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers Mar 8 - What is the nicest thing anyone has said about your work?
"I think I'm going to study this." [to learn how to write better smut.]
The comment was about one of my fanfics.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 3/7. Many authors write the book they couldn't find. What does your work offer that you couldn't find elsewhere?
A mix of yuri romance with a supernatural backdrop that is intended for adults. It isn't I can't find that else where, it more I can't find much of it. I am not a brillant original thinker or author.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 2025-03-06 Tell us about a book you go back and read over and over. What do you love about it?
Otherside Picnic by Miyazawa Lori.
A Science Fiction yuri involving an other world inhabited by what appear to be creatures from creepypasta. Inspired by the Russian novel "Roadside Picnic"
It's a good story with engaging characters, interesting creatures, and a lovely adult yuri story.
It is what launched me back into the world of writing. I have 40 #UraPi fanfic stories to my name.
八尺様 at Fedi @NaraMoore@sakurajima.moe#ScribesAndMakers 2025-03-05 If you have family living with you, what do they think about your creative work?
Oh and the kids are forbidden from read what I write. Write one adult novel and your an adult writer for life.
Actually I think it's kind of funny and it means they take my writing seriously. #NMSAM
