Read all about it!

[Granville_Darkgap1]

the news section seems to be going well. great job to whoever the editor is (i forgot who it was, sorry)

[Hans_Oddcraft]

It will be out in a couple of days, @Alex_Ironquill1.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

great job to whoever the editor is

That would be @Hans_Oddcraft

[Ariella_Newheart]

@Alex_Ironquill1

Summary

What did you enjoy most about writing it?

I really enjoyed writing about the various locations in Aethasia that we haven't seen much of yet, like the Academy Automicus and the Fogworks. I also loved writing Ariella's interactions and adventures with the characters introduced by Episode 3 of The Aetherlight.

[Alex_Ironquill1]

@Ariella_Newheart,

Summary

Do you have a favorite character in your story?

[Ariella_Newheart]

@Alex_Ironquill1

Summary

Do you have a favorite character in your story?

Well...other than Ariella, probably Jefferson or Zaiden Darkmere. (Zaiden is another character I made up. He's sort of Ariella's archenemy, though there's more to his story than meets the eye.)

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

Aethasian Times Status Report

Completed:

Forum political report: @Nola_Applequill1

Role play preview: submitted by @Erik_Deruin

Role play review

Short story: submitted by @Iliara_Mustardtop

Borrowed illustration for role play preview: @Gloria_Oldenpinner

Still in progress:

Comic: @Julie_Martin

Community spotlight: @Missy_Vonheart

Commissioned illustration for role play review: Missy Vonheart

In-game news report: @Ariella_Newheart

Interviews with Jacoby Elderfun and Ariella Newheart: @Alex_Ironquill1

General forum news article: @Hans_Oddcraft

Poem: to be submitted by @Unknown_Northlance

Deadline: June 30

[Levi_Orangeburst]

May I do the comic next time? Or is it Julie's job all the time?

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

Let's see. Do you sketch?

[Levi_Orangeburst]

Yes.

[Missy_Vonheart]

I will be done shortly. Just waiting on my interviewee to answer one last question.

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

Okie. Wonderful!

[Alex_Ironquill1]

@Ariella_Newheart,

Summary

Do you think that writing The Arbitrary Antics of Ariella Newheart improved/imprinted on your writing technique?

[Ariella_Newheart]

@Alex_Ironquill1

Summary

Do you think that writing The Arbitrary Antics of Ariella Newheart improved/imprinted on your writing technique?

Definitely. I learned a lot while writing it. Having some way to experiment with the various aspects of storytelling was beneficial for my writing as a whole. The feedback I got from readers also encouraged me to keep writing, and I'm very thankful for that.

[Levi_Orangeburst]

@Ariella_Newheart
@Alex_Ironquill1

Summary

Why are you summarizing your posts?

[Snoelle_Fitzshine]

facepalm
Because if you want the news to be more of a surprise, you don't read the summaries!

[Levi_Orangeburst]

Ohhh! I read the summaries!

[Kimkate_Burnclock]

All is well, it's fine

[Alex_Ironquill1]

@Ariella_Newheart

Summary

Are there certain things that inspire you or help you get past writer’s block?

[Ariella_Newheart]

@Alex_Ironquill1

Summary

Are there certain things that inspire you or help you get past writer’s block?

Listening to music, playing Aetherlight, and sitting down to brainstorm are a few things that renew my inspiration when I am faced with writer's block. While brainstorming, I fill out a piece of paper with random ideas, lines of dialogue, and plot twists that I have yet to write.

In addition, it always helps to have an outline of how the story is to go. Then you only have to figure out how to get from point A to point B and finally to point Z. Sometimes you have inspiration in abundance, other times the words get stuck halfway between your brain and your fingers. When that happens, the trick is writing a little at a time to reach the next waypoint on the journey. Even though it's just a small step, it means your writing isn't at a standstill.

When all else fails, I bounce ideas off another person (usually my sister or a writing friend) and they can help me to get the creative juices flowing again.