I'm curious to know what other simmers' writing process is like? How do you pace out your gameplay/editing/stories?
How long does it take you to either write your story and then get the screenshots, or turn the screenshots into a story and post?
Do you write about all your gameplay, or do you have families that you just play "for fun" and never post again?
Perhaps it's because I've just started writing again, but I realized I might overambitious. At the moment I'm aiming for an update every weekday because I'm ahead on my gameplay. While I expect I'll have to dial back at some point, I'm ok with changing my schedule depending on my needs and free time, but I'd like to avoid changing it frequently. Is it a shock to readers if the update schedule changes?
@Karilan I guess it depends on each writer, but for me personally I take enough screenshots for two to three chapters ahead~ Writing the actual story takes longer than taking the pics for me (since I tend to put a bit of backstory into my work) I'd say for one chapter, pics could take half an hour but since I like to take enough shots for the next two in one go maybe 2 hours of gameplay tops, then writing takes another hour for one chapter.
I used to have families I played just for fun, but now I tend to make all my families for stories only (I just got back into writing again myself I used to post on the sims3 site yearsssss ago) I used to update everyday, but eventually I burn out and take a few days off/update irregularity. I've pretty consistently been posting as of late every 2-5 days (https://amyqueenstories.wordpress.com/ if you want to check it out )
I think your readers understand if your schedule changes so long as you give a heads up or explanation At the end of the day it's up to you, you should write for fun and not ever feel like it's a chore/like your forcing yourself~ at least that's my mentality... best of luck!
Since I'm here, I figure I might as well post an update since I've been pretty consistent in updating my current story The Elite. You can find the table of contents here. The newest chapter is here. (Finally some relationship development, lol) Thanks in advance for checking it out! Take care~
@Karilan I guess it depends on each writer, but for me personally I take enough screenshots for two to three chapters ahead~ Writing the actual story takes longer than taking the pics for me (since I tend to put a bit of backstory into my work) I'd say for one chapter, pics could take half an hour but since I like to take enough shots for the next two in one go maybe 2 hours of gameplay tops, then writing takes another hour for one chapter.
Thanks, and yes I'll check out your story!
I agree with adding backstory, I tend to have more story than screenshots in my posts.
At the moment, I'm a fair bit ahead of my posted story and the big problem is going to come soon. I want each heir of a generation to be voted and chosen by the community, which means I'm actually going to have to stop playing and wait for the story posts to catch up to present time!
I've been thinking of starting a second family just to play, but I feel like it's a waste in some way to not turn it into a story haha!
@Karilan I guess it depends on each writer, but for me personally I take enough screenshots for two to three chapters ahead~ Writing the actual story takes longer than taking the pics for me (since I tend to put a bit of backstory into my work) I'd say for one chapter, pics could take half an hour but since I like to take enough shots for the next two in one go maybe 2 hours of gameplay tops, then writing takes another hour for one chapter.
Thanks, and yes I'll check out your story!
I agree with adding backstory, I tend to have more story than screenshots in my posts.
At the moment, I'm a fair bit ahead of my posted story and the big problem is going to come soon. I want each heir of a generation to be voted and chosen by the community, which means I'm actually going to have to stop playing and wait for the story posts to catch up to present time!
I've been thinking of starting a second family just to play, but I feel like it's a waste in some way to not turn it into a story haha!
I think it's cool that you are making your story interactive like that, I'd love to check out yours as well Haha that is a dilemma indeed... you could always make another family just for fun and take screenshots as you go should you ever decide to turn that into a story as well. You never know~
When the worst happens, one might not even be safe in one's own mind. Let alone somebody else's. Time keeps running out for everyone.
I hope you guys enjoy and have a lovely time!
My Sims stories: The Fey of Life - fairytales in life are few and far between (Forum thread HERE) The Chrysanthemum Tango - a story about life, death, magic, and how to be a good landlady (Forum thread HERE) Forget-Me-Not - some things just refuse to stay buried; an Ambrosia Challenge story (Forum thread HERE)
Hey, I'm new here but I've been doing sim stories since the first Sims! I just wanted to share my own story, as well. <img src="https://image.ibb.co/burC0F/07_08_17_5_47_04_PM.png" alt="07_08_17_5_47_04_PM" border="0">
An offhand comment set Healer Arianna on a journey she never expected. Now she is a prisoner in the kings household and she wanders if she'll make it out alive.
I had meant for this to be a short romance chapter but it somehow became one of my most wordy XD Don’t know how that happened. Hope you like how their relationship is progressing. Feel free to let me know what you thought! Take care~
xoxo Amy https://amyqueenstories.wordpress.com/2017/07/14/the-elite-chapter-11/
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My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
2.74: The Stink Eye
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Alicia finally settles in and begins exploring the city.
My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
How long does it take you to either write your story and then get the screenshots, or turn the screenshots into a story and post?
Do you write about all your gameplay, or do you have families that you just play "for fun" and never post again?
Perhaps it's because I've just started writing again, but I realized I might overambitious. At the moment I'm aiming for an update every weekday because I'm ahead on my gameplay. While I expect I'll have to dial back at some point, I'm ok with changing my schedule depending on my needs and free time, but I'd like to avoid changing it frequently. Is it a shock to readers if the update schedule changes?
My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
I used to have families I played just for fun, but now I tend to make all my families for stories only (I just got back into writing again myself I used to post on the sims3 site yearsssss ago) I used to update everyday, but eventually I burn out and take a few days off/update irregularity. I've pretty consistently been posting as of late every 2-5 days (https://amyqueenstories.wordpress.com/ if you want to check it out )
I think your readers understand if your schedule changes so long as you give a heads up or explanation At the end of the day it's up to you, you should write for fun and not ever feel like it's a chore/like your forcing yourself~ at least that's my mentality... best of luck!
Thanks, and yes I'll check out your story!
I agree with adding backstory, I tend to have more story than screenshots in my posts.
At the moment, I'm a fair bit ahead of my posted story and the big problem is going to come soon. I want each heir of a generation to be voted and chosen by the community, which means I'm actually going to have to stop playing and wait for the story posts to catch up to present time!
I've been thinking of starting a second family just to play, but I feel like it's a waste in some way to not turn it into a story haha!
My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
I think it's cool that you are making your story interactive like that, I'd love to check out yours as well Haha that is a dilemma indeed... you could always make another family just for fun and take screenshots as you go should you ever decide to turn that into a story as well. You never know~
Chapter 41: Mindscapes
When the worst happens, one might not even be safe in one's own mind. Let alone somebody else's. Time keeps running out for everyone.
I hope you guys enjoy and have a lovely time!
The Fey of Life - fairytales in life are few and far between (Forum thread HERE)
The Chrysanthemum Tango - a story about life, death, magic, and how to be a good landlady (Forum thread HERE)
Forget-Me-Not - some things just refuse to stay buried; an Ambrosia Challenge story (Forum thread HERE)
My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
<img src="https://image.ibb.co/burC0F/07_08_17_5_47_04_PM.png" alt="07_08_17_5_47_04_PM" border="0">
An offhand comment set Healer Arianna on a journey she never expected. Now she is a prisoner in the kings household and she wanders if she'll make it out alive.
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9.60 - Natural Leader (Part 2)
xoxo Amy https://amyqueenstories.wordpress.com/2017/07/14/the-elite-chapter-11/
3.36. In The Pools Of Sanctuary
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After Kasanovas come Blaubers|The strange body|Nexir, forgotten King|Signature by @Marialein
My hubby causes chaos in How To Live With Grace - - Pine Point tells Miranda Cole's survival tale - - Criminals build legacies in Glassbolt Prison
https://amyqueenstories.wordpress.com/2017/07/19/the-elite-chapter-12/
2.75: Low-bred Mongrels
Chain Reaction Legacy|After the End|Alicekai'd
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2.76: A Cop, A Spy, and A Hacker
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CHAPTER 13
Next...
2.77: My Name is Drake
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The beginning of the challenge!
AUGH the BROfest .. these boys are getting on my last NERVE!
So how did your fav fella fare?
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