Naia can shift between liquid and solid, so they are extremely evasive. They are usually non-violent, though they will drown assailants who threaten them, their kin, and or those who live in their territory. Their sense of motion and flow makes them entrancing dancers.
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Accidentally made myself cry writing a scene today about grief. It's moments like that when I wonder if it's something that specifically makes me emotional, or if it's going to deeply resonate with other people.
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People flock to the libraries to read histories and stories that were lost when armies moved through other cities.
The wildflowers and glasshouses draw bees and other pollinators, like moon moths. Honey collected from apiaries are used to make cakes and candies.
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The river that Nereya presides over as a Naia (water elemental) runs through Averill. She prevents it from flooding, maintains crop irrigation, and planned the city with the use of wells and fountains in mind.
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Nereya and Nyxos, Ferren's parents and Averill's founders, run the council. Their meetings are open to the public for transparency and input. All councillors are heavily involved in the community. Though seats are elected, the citizens won't let Nyx and Reya step down.
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Update: I chopped 60k/80k from my 2nd draft after figuring out how to outline. First half is now its own novel.
Draft 2.5 is in progress. The story feels like it's knitting itself together now. There's at least a trilogy here 😬
I'm writing as fast as I can!
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Writing advice: outlining.
When writing your outline, remember to write “because X happened, Y happens” instead of “X happened and then Y happens”.
– your points *need* to connect. Don’t let anything happen without reason!
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Editing my draft but apparently past-me hated now-me😔
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I am simultaneously exhausted and highly caffeinated. I can't tell if I have perfect focus or absolutely none at all.
I've been staring at Scrivener and having lots of thoughts, but I haven't typed anything for half an hour.
This is writing, right?
#tiredsky #humor #writersky #novelwip
I wanna do this but I’m going to get caught up!! #WriteSky #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #NovelWIP #WIPSnips2026
Here’s my Day 1! This one has swear words… My novels are not YA I’m loose in the formatting and have young narrators sometimes but please do not mistake them for YA
This second draft is coming together on vibes and caffeine. Chaotically popping in and out of the timeline is inefficient, but I'll take unpredictable progress over none. Ferren and Silus keep me guessing, and I return the favor. Here's a peek at their childhood.
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From OSS🎹 Chapter 24
Everyone is helping with spring cleaning day at the university.
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I'm currently writing an article that has turned into two about how I develop characters, and how I met my two main characters of my traumantasy novel WIP. It's a chicken/egg situation. Which makes more sense as part 1?
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Draft 2 Progress Updates:
I have most of act I hammered out, and I’ve done some tinkering with act II and III
I have been informed that I'm writing a 'traumantasy'
Ferren has no chill and wants to see me break down over plot (love her though)
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I need to draw characters interacting more, but this is Bo and James lol #thelostdragon #art #ocart #oc #originalstory #novelwip
People expressed interest in my writing process as a non-linear thinker. Here's a deep dive into how I found my writing process while writing my novel rough draft, and my unconventional approach to making progress.
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Already 18.84% of the way to my goal for the second draft of my romantasy. I have a much better handle on things this time around. I just have to keep showing up. I'm going to hold this baby in print one day. I'll get there one word at a time 🤍✨
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Ferren and Silus can't untangle themselves from one another. They're never quite sure if they're fated or doomed. They keep returning to this limbo in between and pray the scales tip and hold at enemy or lover.
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Side view of a loaf of chocolate banana bread topped with walnuts in a black ceramic baking dish patterned with white ghosts.
Front view of a loaf of chocolate banana bread topped with walnuts in a black ceramic baking dish patterned with white ghosts.
Slice of a loaf of chocolate banana bread topped with walnuts.
Had fun modifying my banana bread recipe. Tried chocolate marbling, extra dark chips, and topping with crushed walnuts. Can be improved, but love the first try. It's making me think of work my rough draft needs.
Wondering if Silus would like baking more than Ferren...
#baking #novelwip #roughdraft
Distracted to the max today, so here's a song from my WIP playlist. It fits Silus' perspective eerily well. So. Much. Angst. 🖤
He and Ferren put (and help) each other through hell.
open.spotify.com/track/49NGjH...
#romantasy #novelwip #friendstolovers #loverstoenemies #enemiestolovers
I did it! I have a finished first draft! I'm immensely proud that I set a goal for myself this year, and actually met it.
107k+ words. 71 days. I'm still stunned.
But what now? 😅 Do I immediately dive into draft 2, or take a step back? What's everyone else's process/advice?
#roughdraft #novelwip
I reached my target wordcount of 100k! It's hard to believe I've consistently chipped away at this rough draft the last few months. She's beautiful in that way something ugly wraps back around to being adorable. Just a couple more chapters until she's done! 🥳
#roughdraft #romantasy #novelwip
Gotta love tapping on my lil computer and just like🤔"I think I'll have something awful happen to my characters in the next chapter" to myself. I feel like an evil god.
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It's that time of year where I am both full of energy and so tired. I'm not necessarily struggling with writing but the last few days have been hard. I'm optimistic in my goals though and 500 words a day feels doable still.
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It's satisfying when I surpass my daily goal of words, especially after a couple hard days where I'm really pressing myself to get words onto the pages. I know not everyday will be a good day but yesterday I nearly did double my goal and i feel good
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👀 New novel wip, a sacred site perhaps…?
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Novel Progress Update: Spent about 3 hours at the library. Slammed down another 2,700 words. Roughly 2 chapters away from completing the entire first draft of Acts 1 and 2. Really excited to write the Act 2 finale.
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