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A brief Question on Blurbs

  • I would rather see you spend that day finishing whatever you’re working on faster. Get back to work, you! 8
  • You might be spreading yourself too thin if you bring back blurbs. Only do it if you think you can without impacting your work. 191
  • That sounds fun! And more SW is always a good thing! 39
  • That sounds fun, but maybe we could get some say in what kind of blurbs we can see? 7
  • 2025-06-01
  • 245 votes
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So, this poll is kind of self-explanatory, but for those of you who aren’t SW fans, last month, on top of posting a Magic of the Force chapter, I posted a blurb of a new idea, the kernel of which came from Tellemicus Sundance put in my head.  The Muse hungrily fed on it, but it was honestly fun.  It only took me a day (admittedly, a full day with no RL distractions beyond exercising LOL) to write it up, and I thought it was a neat little project, from a story I will probably come back to once Magic of the Force is finished. 

Yes, this is fact. I think going into the SW universe determined to stay away from politics and instead dive into commerce, the Outer Rim and exploration/slower character growth along with magic wackiness/experimentation could be a lot of fun.  The blurb isn’t a finished product, but it’s still a great starting point.

With the emphasis for the first week or more this month being on ATP, I figured I might need a break at some point.  Editing/expanding on my old work is HARD on my ADHD.  So I wondered if people would be interested in seeing something like that this month, and further, if people liked the idea of short blurbs in general.   I did that kind of thing several years ago, but most of them had to do with Semblance of Hope, a story in which I lost the plot, and my Homage to the old Anime Addventure story, Familiar of Zero/Ranma/Wonder Man crossover. 

No explanation this time for the choices, as they are pretty self-explanatory LOL.  If I do post a small blurb, it will be one of three things – a follow-on to the SW short from May, a Ranma/SW story idea of my own, or a blurb on one of my MANY story ideas.

Comments

Justin Gremminger

I’ll just say do what you need to do if found blurbs keeps your enjoyment of writing then do them

Petteri Antikainen

Just try not to burnout. Far too many have been lost to that and I would honestly hate to see that happen to you.

B3ast5200

These two have expressed my thought exactly

Sidraef

I voted for Star Wars so you can correct the mess Disney made of it. 🤣

Hiryo

Maybe blurbs on some ideas you have put on hold? XD Alternately, just to make it harder on myself some interesting fanfic Ranma of Ryozanpaku by Ranma789 https://www.fanfiction.net/s/14377482/1/Ranma-of-Ryozanpaku Loved the Mai pair up though still love Ranma with Shigure pair up even more. ;) The story is really interesting and nicely thought out and may be some muse to you. ^^ --- Also for a story idea. How about a Ranma / Demon Slayer, would be interested what you think of the training Tanjiro went through and if that would add to Ranma’s ki as well or is that something different? Then again Demon Slayer in the modern times would be for sure due the cameras and smartphones the government be crucial to help along the regular populace knowing about demons or at least many more. Which of course would add many idiots, which want to become demons though as well many who will want to raise too against the demons. Then again a Ranma / Kanroji Mitsuri would be quite a fun pair-up too!

vimesenthusiast

I read that, but I felt it was too serious, and kind of blah. His other fic, the ASoIaF is better. Never got into Demon Slayer. The plot's a little too blah for me and there is too much inner mind exposition in the anime.

Hiryo

Hmm, seems I'm more easier to please. In a way suprised about the Ranma of Ryozanpaku one, though when I thought more on it understandable. However, this is why I love your fanfics, due your thoughtfulness you do. About Demon Slayer, I get what you mean there, with your standard on world- and story-building. Just curious about Demon Slayer, is it for you on similar level as Naruto then?

Jeremy Boyet

Where is the option "Go for what you feel like, trust your instincts, and if it's not working out i'm sure people will let you know later?" xD I understand not wanting to let the ADHD rule you, but I also think there is a balance to be found in not always battling a part of you. If curiosity or inspiration is leading you in one direction, I think some great work can come out of that. You're still making progress on your stories, completing them, so you're far from ignoring everything else and losing yourself on side projects... So i think you should be fine allocating some more time to explore what pops in your mind? It seems part of a healthy writing process to include it and find the right balance.

Novus

Honestly, as a fellow writer, I'd strongly advise you not to listen too hard to the poll on this one. Locking yourself down into only writing certain things and never allowing yourself to scratch a writing itch? Fastest way to turn writing into a chore. Which, from the way your deadlines have slowly shifted over the years, I think you're already suffering from. Let yourself write something fun from time to time, the rest of your writing will be less hellishly stressful for it.

Ryan Ravenberg

I would love for you to do the Harry/SW blurb you posted. That story is right up my alley. But make sure it’s something you want to do. Don’t let the people tell you what to write.