Hey now. There are many ways, but not just better ways. We've got tons of options, that just happens to be one I like. ^^
Children really are evil, though. During my long stint working in retail, I'm pretty sure my tubes tied themselves.
Hahaha, I'm finding more and more that those really ARE everyone's kinks, but then I meet someone who thinks I'm horrible and what not, so I never like to assume. XD
Aw, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Nuuuu! I get ya, though. It's easy to do. I hope you're able to relax and go at your own pace, though.
And um... yep. Totally not.. that. *cough*
Lolz, I'm not sure if your multi-tasking comment was a joke or if you didn't get what I meant there, but either way. XD
Oh no, no, don't get me wrong. It's the content, not the quality. I've been writing forever, and thinking about publishing forever, too. I'm actually really fond of the story, though I'm only four chapters into it. But it involves homosexuality to a heavy degree, drug usage, underage prostitutes, rape, murder, and lots of other unsavory things that, right now, don't stand a lot of chance getting published. I know Poppy Z. Brite could get away with some of that, but I just figure... if I'm not posting it online, no one will ever read it.
But who knows. Maybe I'll change my mind before I've posted too much, lol. I definitely don't need any biting critique on this one, though. Thanks. XD
However, I'd be happy to exchange pieces for mutual constructive criticism. I want honesty, but only if it's tactful and concise. If you know WHY it doesn't work, or can give a suggestion, that's much better. A general expression of something not being good is just discouraging. You know what I mean?
Not that I'm not trying to prepare myself to the harsh world of publishing where I will likely have my insides removed with a spork by some jerk critic. Metaphorically speaking. Or literally if he hates my writing enough.
My main projects that I think CAN be published (when finished and polished) often have gay characters, so that's certainly not the problem. It's just the kind of gay. XD Plus, honestly, the piece I was just talking about is kind of written for that online sort of niche. I dunno. You'll see it when I post it, if you're so inclined, lol.
Anyway, I agree with your goal! And I think with our powers combined (our being the many others like us) we will make this a common thing! Gay needs to be a normal situation. I don't want the gay to BE the book. I want it to be a book about something and just happen to have gay, lol.
(getting groggy as I'm writing this, so sorry if it's starting to make less sense XD)
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Children really are evil, though. During my long stint working in retail, I'm pretty sure my tubes tied themselves.
Hahaha, I'm finding more and more that those really ARE everyone's kinks, but then I meet someone who thinks I'm horrible and what not, so I never like to assume. XD
Aw, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Nuuuu! I get ya, though. It's easy to do. I hope you're able to relax and go at your own pace, though.
And um... yep. Totally not.. that. *cough*
Lolz, I'm not sure if your multi-tasking comment was a joke or if you didn't get what I meant there, but either way. XD
Oh no, no, don't get me wrong. It's the content, not the quality. I've been writing forever, and thinking about publishing forever, too. I'm actually really fond of the story, though I'm only four chapters into it. But it involves homosexuality to a heavy degree, drug usage, underage prostitutes, rape, murder, and lots of other unsavory things that, right now, don't stand a lot of chance getting published. I know Poppy Z. Brite could get away with some of that, but I just figure... if I'm not posting it online, no one will ever read it.
But who knows. Maybe I'll change my mind before I've posted too much, lol. I definitely don't need any biting critique on this one, though. Thanks. XD
However, I'd be happy to exchange pieces for mutual constructive criticism. I want honesty, but only if it's tactful and concise. If you know WHY it doesn't work, or can give a suggestion, that's much better. A general expression of something not being good is just discouraging. You know what I mean?
Not that I'm not trying to prepare myself to the harsh world of publishing where I will likely have my insides removed with a spork by some jerk critic. Metaphorically speaking. Or literally if he hates my writing enough.
My main projects that I think CAN be published (when finished and polished) often have gay characters, so that's certainly not the problem. It's just the kind of gay. XD Plus, honestly, the piece I was just talking about is kind of written for that online sort of niche. I dunno. You'll see it when I post it, if you're so inclined, lol.
Anyway, I agree with your goal! And I think with our powers combined (our being the many others like us) we will make this a common thing! Gay needs to be a normal situation. I don't want the gay to BE the book. I want it to be a book about something and just happen to have gay, lol.
(getting groggy as I'm writing this, so sorry if it's starting to make less sense XD)