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Katie Wright's avatar

I love this peek into your editing process! I'll definitely be taking your spreadsheet approach when I get there.

Sebastian is my One True Love, but you're right about his dreams. Elliot just wants to live a peaceful life and write his novel?

I haven't gotten into Monster Hunter Wilds yet, but I've become a big fan of the bow in Monster Hunter! It's too hard to hit a flying monster with a hammer.

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Anna Mercier's avatar

It's truly the only way I can revise/work anymore! If you have any questions or need more examples, let me know!

Also, I do love Sebastian so much. I married him on one save, and I don't regret it. Elliot seems perfect because I can imagine him just writing his novel while I farm and adventure.

Monster Hunter Wilds is so good?!?! I can't actually play it like you're "supposed" to, but I like looking cool. LOL

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Katie Wright's avatar

Thank you! I'm taking a quick hiatus to do a romantasy short story contest, but then I'll be back at my first draft.

I married Haley in one playthrough just to be contrary, and I should've just gone with Sebastian again.

I'm looking forward to playing it! I play online with a friend and rely HEAVILY on him for any real game mechanics because I just want to craft armor and weapons and fight monsters so...I don't think I play like you're "supposed" to either. Do you toggle off the helmet displaying? Because honestly, I didn't choose my long pink ponytail or bright green pixie cut for nothing

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Anna Mercier's avatar

Oooh! Let me know how the contest goes! I'm rooting for you!

For Stardew, I think Harvey has caught my entire heart?!?! He snuck up on me with his little jazzercise class and timid confession that he liked me. PRECIOUS.

I haven't toggled the helmet off because I really like my current set, but if I had a majestic pink pony tail I'd be flaunting it everywhere.

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Katie Wright's avatar

Thanks! I have a draft out to CPs and am feeling good about it?

100% that Harvey scene is adorable. I did romance him in one playthrough, but got tired of him always harping about only eating healthy foods haha

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Anna Mercier's avatar

Ooooooh. Yeah, that might be a drawback. I'mma eat my chocolate cake, Harvey.

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

Spreadsheets forever!!!

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Anna Mercier's avatar

Long live organization!!!

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Emily Charlotte's avatar

and your brilliant brain!!

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Liz Griffin's avatar

Love these tips! I did a similar spreadsheet revision method for my developmental edit

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Anna Mercier's avatar

Spreadsheets are the ONLY way I can work now! We should dedicate our books to them. <3

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Phoebe's avatar

Forcing oneself not to retype every single word Just In Case LOL felt

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