I create a world of finite somethings

I've had a few PMs and visitor messages ask me for advice on writing, so I thought I'd just put up some things that spring to mind every once in a while.

So, the thing I will say the most is that one of the reasons I identify with Shirou so easily is that I am a faker like he is. I steal. Shamelessly. They say that with fiction, "there are no new ideas," right? I agree. I think that instead what you have to do is pull everything and anything you feel works from any ...

The Church of Madoka and Unofficial Madoka Online Facebook pages are running a contest of fanart and fanfiction right now. The winner gets one of the nendoroid figures of Madoka. So, I entered. It was really short, though the contest is for short pieces. The guideline was "Write a story of an original magical girl facing Walpurgisnacht."

So, thematically, I'm beating this horse dead. I'll keep beating until something brilliant comes out, I guess.

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What is this strange, previously-unknown schedule that has befallen my sleeping habits? What is it when one goes to sleep before the next day has come, and wakes before the light has stained the sky? What is this "early" some speak of, whispers of myth and legend? How has it come to me?

No, seriously, I've been waking up at like 6 in the morning, and my classes don't even start until 11. Wtf.

Pimping this cosplay link for a friend.

Putting ...

Got a fair amount of writing done while I was away from regular net access. Just posted the next bit of What I See, but there should be some more stuff in the next week as I get everything all organized again. Hopefully.

Marathoned Hyouka, Chuunibyou, Idolm@ster, and got an episode into Tasogare Otome x Amnesia. I was surprised by how much I liked IM@S, was not surprised by how much I liked Hyouka, and was amused enough by Chuunibyou to watch it through, though the last bit might ...

I find that "Another Heaven" is goddamn catchy. All three of the earthmind songs are, really, and I like that they each have lyrics that reflect the theme of the route.

Why I'm translating lyrics to music as Japanese practice during the break is always a question, since music lyrics always have shit for grammar. I really should be trying that 10th Anniversary Phantasm book, but it's big enough that I get intimidated.

At my mom's place, which means limited ...