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Madness or Genius - 3. Chapter 3 "Curse" on Writers

I posted the original text as part of a comment on an Archive of Our Own fanfiction, "All My Life" by ContraryBee story is rated Mature Sat 19 Jun 2021 01:41AM UTC
I used the same username.
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I'd never...[curse someone]

Not an author just doing what they do, anyway.

My comments, be it a stream of consciousness wall of text about some piece of the story, or some mini scene (as here), or, once, a rough story scene, it's just me writing down something the content inspired.

So really, it's like I'm getting two gifts

I get to read the story
And actually manage to write something

But, if you want a curse:

Requirement

So long as you write for your own enjoyment:

Scope

The following buffs shall apply to:
1. all stories, regardless of firm or length
2. All Fandoms,
3. Also OC [Original Character]
4. Any writing of any kind (excluding mathematics)

Effects

When requirement is met buffs will be active.

Including, but not limited to:
1. Inspiration shall be more likely to come when bidden
2. A means to make record shall be more/most often be at hand when needed ( whichever is greater)
3. Distractions shall be more brief, (or at least still somehow give you ideas)
4. Interruptions less frequent (or at least still somehow give you ideas)
5. The electricity, the internet, the Wi-Fi, your computers and devices, all necessary tools, shall have increased reliability
6. Electronic work shall save properly
7. Written notes shall be free from harm
8. You shall be more likely to remember ideas had just before sleep until after you have somehow written them down
9. Ideas "for the wrong story" (ideas for stories other than the one you're actually trying to write at that moment) shall have much greater consideration to wait their bloody turn
10. The "right words" shall be less likely to escape you
11. Should they escape, chance suitable placeholders shall be found is set to 100%

1.25x Bonus applies when trying to stretch yourself
1.75x bonus applies when not being harsh on yourself

Price:

You agree to create.

What: Left to your discretion
When: Left to your discretion
Method: Left to your discretion
Format: Left to your discretion

Posting

If: Left to your discretion
When: Left to your discretion
Platform: Left to your discretion

Term

Buffs will apply whenever the requirement is met plus seven (7) days.

Penalty

None

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