Heeeeeeey Valucre!

Could it be, I am updating exactly one week later? How could this be possible, the writer is keeping up on his tasks? What next, he gets back to work on the RP guide? Well, don’t push it, alright? >)

Okay, enough of breaking the fourth wall; let’s get down to it.

So, What’s Happening Valucre?

Supernal Has Returned- That’s right, anyone planning on a mutinous takeover of the site has lost their chance to see their plans come to fruition, because the admin is back and getting back into the swing of things right away.

The Order of the Black Heart- Hey, they have an opening in their select group of seven knights, and are seeking someone who wishes to play a noble sort, based on Loyalty, Compassion, and Integrity. If you like playing the good guys, you might want to check that out. Order of the Blackheart Recruitment

The Dead are Recruiting Again- The dead are a criminal syndicate who are based on positive results getting you positive gains. They claim to offer great benefits, particularly for those who have ‘brains’. The Dead

And that is about all of note, at the moment.

Say Hello to Our New Friends!

Welcome, Zeke Necroshade

Welcome, Mizzykins

Welcome, Xaeroth

Welcome, Cassara_Midnight

Welcome, TheBowAndArrowPixie

Welcome, Godlyunderdog

Welcome, DukeNibs

Welcome, Teddy-Son

Welcome, Love Friction

Welcome, Hoda

Welcome, Fairess

Welcome, NoelKrelss

Wow, this was one busy week! I hope all the new recruits get situated and find themselves some quality RP to jump in. :)

Other Highlights?

Storyline Board- Hey, if you have a character whose story is growing rather complex, it might get to be a chore trying to remember all they’ve done. Well, enter the storyline board. This is where you can create a chronicle of your character’s exploits, in one easy to use location.

Notice of Excellence- See a thread that just really shines to you? Or maybe want to give a shoutout to someone you think has shown a remarkable level of improvement. Well, put them up in the Notice of Excellence thread.

Closing Thoughts?

I’ve seen this a little more lately, so I figure I will hit this one this week: Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is the anathema of all would be authors, the curse we all try to avoid as best we can. Some call it losing their muse, or just having no motivation to write. It can happen to anyone, at any time, and yes- it is highly frustrating.

So, what can you do about it?

In my experience, the bit of conventional wisdom- write anyway- actually works quite well. Now, sometimes you are really stuck when it comes to something you are trying to write well, and are nervous about mucking it up- so write something completely unrelated! It is amazing how much help it can be to write something that has NOTHING to do with the piece you want to work on- just so long as the creative juices get flowing. If you cannot think of a good subject, do something random, or look up a theme online.

Then write. Write even if it is terrible. Write even if all you are producing is silly stuff that you would never let anyone else read, lest you subject yourself to terrible ridicule and embarrassment. Write just so you are writing something.

In time, your block will lift, and the ideas will come back. :)

That’s all for this week, I’m over and out.

-          Acies

 “Writing about a writer's block is better than not writing at all”

― Charles Bukowski, The Last Night of the Earth Poems