melyule
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Mel. 29 yrs. Writing and drawning most of the time. Multifandom (mostly The Arcana). An old school person.
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(This post was written in Portuguese. I needed to translate it with translators, so it has some mistakes. I apologize because of it).
Just yesterday I wrote a rant looking for justifications for someone getting an agency in Brazil. It's never a result of the merit of one's work, text for text's sake, but rather terms that are never clearly expressed. Later, I found a new agency and went to see how to get in touch. Not only do they not receive originals, they make it clear that they are the ones looking for the authors.
What they didn't mention in their contact tab is: how do they reach these authors? What is the method for making yourself visible to companies like this?
And this goes for all the agencies in Brazil. Outside the country, there is a method. You write a query, submit it and wait for the flood of "no's", but at least you know what to do to get in touch. Not in Brazil. There's no step-by-step approach, and that brings more wear and tear than a lot of negatives. And that's why I call the Brazilian market hypocritical and dishonest. Everyone knows between the lines what it takes to get an agent to look at your work, but these are terms that aren't made clear.
Today, it hit me in a very negative way. It hit me because I realized that I'm going to have to go a long way to at least hopefully be considered by a company. I'll have to learn to write in another language, study endlessly, dedicate myself for years to the many rejections that will come in the mail, but at least I'll have the right to a "no". Today, I don't even have the chance to try, because I have no idea how to go about it.
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HEY IT’S 3AM ENJOY THIS LUCIO WHILE I SHAME MYSELF man im sleepy
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Here's the video version of my discussion of the leaked emails that prove the Hugo Awards removed finalists (me, RF Kuang, Paul Weimer, Neil Gaiman & Ep 6 of Sandman) for political reasons, despite us having the required votes. Because too many of you are making assumptions without bothering to read the full exposé.
There's a lot of nuance in this case that I hope people can acknowledge. No, it is not "sinophobic" to criticize the Chinese government's severe censorship policies when anyone who's spent more than ten minutes on the Chinese internet knows how bad it is, and there IS evidence of pressure in this case. There's nothing to accomplish by pretending like it's not a thing. You're not furthering the world proletarian revolution by speaking over the lived experiences of Chinese comrades and denying factually shitty aspects of your favorite AES.
Yes, the Western and presumably white members of the Hugo admin team DID circle back to racism by trying so hard to appease the Chinese government that they preemptively censored Chinese diaspora ~ to be safe ~ on extremely flimsy reasons without even reading our books. And of course, confusing Nepal for Tibet.
It's really not one or the other.
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Publishing has always been a fucking nightmare, but now it’s a layer of hell. It’s not enough that writers be good at what they do. Writers have to maintain an active social media presence and cultivate a following. Be available.
They have to be conventionally attractive enough to look good enough to see on a screen, aesthetically pleasing, kind, funny, up-to-date on trends, socially aware but not so controversial that they turn off a brand from California from slapping their discount code on a video promoting a book.
They have to do all of this with no media training, with little help from the companies that are supposed to be doing this for them.
Of course, a lot of this isn't possible for say, the 40-something mother of two who teaches English at a school and writes on the side. She’s boxed out of an already complex industry that already has enough walls.
On some level, I think authors have always marketed themselves a little, but we’ve reached such a crazy point where we’re demanding the author become the influencer. Accessibility in publishing has narrowed from an inch to a sliver. And that inch was hard enough to get in as is.
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I'm thinking about give up
Today is another bad day, with bad mood. It's been a while since I've noticed that I have no relevance on social media, which is so harmful for my suposed author career. If I didn't have to have any social media, problably I would deleted all of them. Erasing my virtual existence of everything. But that isn't my reality. As an author, an indie author, there is no option bewteen this.
But, at the same time, how can I reach people? I have no money for now to boost my ig posts, and I even am a person which lives giving a lot of (polemic) opinions on Musk's little toy. I need to work everey day, 8 hours at least, to have a humble life. I need to pay my bills and I can't inject some money to have, if everthing works, on billionaire's playgound. I can't dance with this song and I have no idea what I have to do. I'm in a dark space.
I have no desire about this post. It's just a confession about a tired author. Maybe I need some help. Or some understanding.
(Probably this post has a lot of English mistake. My apologizes. I don't have the habit of writing in another language, but I'm trying to improve myself.)
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Some snazzy bois in some fancy dresses~ a nice excuse to practice anatomy and clothes i guess wheeze.
Dress ref 1 and 2 with some tweaks~
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What came first, I don’t know. Whether it was the verbiage of anger, of feeling that somehow I had lost Muriel to someone immeasurably stronger in arm wrestling, or whether it was the impetus that it might all end that night. That time was short, and I needed to seize it, to fight against minutes, seconds, to battle against the clock. But the memory was clear: my arms around his neck, my mouth against his, lips that never touched others trying, clumsily, to kiss those who had always been the targets of his desire.
There was a night before that, my The Arcana’s fanfiction, is out at Ao3! You can read here!
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I’m like two months late for Julian’s birthday ( love a man in uniform 🫡)
Also here’s another amazing commission example! Please check my pinned post for more information.
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(shamelessly posting wips along with)
To love a character: thinking about how much his socks would’ve suffered from the constant running/dodging in those ridiculous thigh-high heeled boots🌝
Why can’t I focus on romance like a normal person-
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The Arcana HCs: M6 planning their wedding with MC
My silly little sequel to this post:
M6 when MC calls them their husband/wife/spouse
~ I have snagged a few pinterest aesthetic ideas for some visuals. Yes they look like stock photos. Unfortunately the image limit is ten so some characters only have one. Let the chaos of Vesuvia's cutest couple begin! ~
Julian
Lights. Action. DRAMA
He spent the six months leading up to the event writing and rewriting all of his lines so he could be completely memorized and off book for the big day
He wants to be perfect for you, enough said
Will also write your lines for you if you request it. He doesn't mind either way, as long as you say "I do" you've been perfect
So many people want to come that the merchants at the south end marketplace agree to clear the square to celebrate
You end up having to do less planning than you expected to. Everyone loves Julian and is quick to volunteer their services
Nazali is thrilled to officiate the ceremony
Julian will admit to having dreamed of this day for years. If you have strong preferences he will prioritize them, but if you're okay with it he'll be delighted to plan the whole thing
As someone who wears layers of leather for the aesthetic in a Mediterranean climate, he will wear black and red to his own wedding
The ceremony is elaborate without being drawn out. He fumbles once or twice but the way he delivers his vows leaves everyone in tears from the combined humor and love
The party lasts through the night. There's drinking and wild dancing and dramatized reenactments of your story so far
He held onto his life for you, and now he gets to promise it to you. He's so happy
Asra
They might be a chill person, but they are still extra. Just take a look at their hat
Happy to leave you in charge of the logistics, all his input is on specific details
Wants to get married on the best day of the year for commitments but isn't worried about the weather at all
Faust is central to the ceremony. She is the keeper of the rings (if you go for that) and will happily stand in for a scarf if you choose a handfasting ceremony
Somehow the Arcana's Magician agrees to officiate. You don't know how that happened
You send invitations to all of the friends that Asra has made during their travels and they're surprised when they actually plan to show up
Selasi is a guest of honor, of course
Aisha and Salim are very happy to share wedding traditions from Zadith (their home country) for you two to incorporate
Things that Asra has preferences on: his outfit. The number of pranks he's allowed to play on the guests. Having good music to dance with you. A meaningful ceremony. All of the colors and magic in his decorations. Honeymoon destination.
Things that Asra is happy for you to decide: catering. Guest list. Venue. Drinks. Budget. Your outfit. Order and type of ceremony
They will help you every step of the way. You've had their heart for years as it is
Nadia
She will ask for your input. But she is planning this wedding
Her last wedding was described as a "drunk Vegas drive thru" and she wants to do right by both herself and you
She wishes she could officiate herself, but she can't, and she doesn't want to ask any family members (though they are all invited to attend) and it starts to look hopeless
Until Valerius offers. He's somehow perfect
The whole affair is about seven different events, exquisitely planned, with multiple outfit changes, ceremonies, and caterers
She will adjust the schedule according to your natural energy levels, but she doesn't do things halfway. She will marry you for the whole world to see
Has ideas for all of your outfits but prioritizes what you want to wear. As long as you make free use of all the tailors and materials available to you
Natiqa and Nasmira arrive early to help wrangle political guests and logistics
Portia is her maid of honor and Chandra acts as messenger owl to coordinate different locations
Lucio is preemptively banned from crashing the reception. Thankfully he doesn't even try
This is the day of her dreams and she gets to call you hers in front of all of Vesuvia. Her eyes are full of joy, despite the stress
And she's really excited for your honeymoon
Muriel
Getting married sounds like a better and better idea the longer he sits and thinks about it. As long as it's with you
Correction: Especially if it's with you
Asra volunteers to officiate as soon as he tells them about it
He wants something small. Something quiet. Something short, sweet, and to the point. Something with under ten people
Unfortunately, after playing a leading role in saving Vesuvia, half the town knows of him personally and adores him. And you.
And both of the heroes? Getting married???
You do a good job of not letting it slip at first, but Nadia mentions it to Portia, who tells Julian, who tells the whole South End
The compromise you make is that the original ceremony will remain as planned. Nadia even classifies the event as a state secret so no one finds out the place or date
After you return from your honeymoon, Nadia will arrange for a public holiday and festival that serves a double purpose to celebrate the marriage. All you two have to do is show up
The ceremony is a simple handfasting in a sacred part of the woods. There are more creatures and sprites in attendance than humans and it's perfect
Needless to say, Inanna is the star
The festival is actually fun for Muriel. He's not alone anymore, and it's wonderful
Portia
Everyone knows Portia. Everyone loves Portia. Everyone owes Portia a favor (lovingly) and is happy to contribute
Nadia offers to officiate before you can ask
It's going to be a big crowd of people, but the good news is that Portia loves the ocean and the beach has lots of space
It's a town effort - the palace chefs and bakers happily volunteer to cover the food, most of her friends play instruments, and Aunt Tasya has resources to spare
You end up planning for an efficient mid morning ceremony and afternoon and evening celebration around a massive bonfire with music and drinks
Rainy days are spent with a notebook and pencil brainstorming ideas together
Pepi even behaves when Portie wrestles her into the biggest bow collar yet
Being an ambassador, she doesn't want to let her wedding get political, so she only invites personal friends from overseas
Nadia has granted you permission to take the boat to the islands for your honeymoon
The ceremony is sweet and casual. Portia's vows are a patchwork of her humor, mischief, and favorite love poems
Julian does his best at a shovel talk. Nadia does a better job. Mazelinka puts them both to shame: "If you hurt my girl, the Devil will seem merciful next to me."
Portia's just excited for this new adventure
Lucio
It takes some time before either of you are ready. Partially because he has a bad track record with keeping his promises, and partially because your friends are cautious
However, he will manage to prove himself worthy of you and eventually even earn Asra's (reluctant) blessing
There is some discussion on where to get married. He's not keen to celebrate in the Palace and revisit his days as Count
But he wants a party. He wants a good party. He wants the best party
He doesn't care about the ceremony as long as it results in you calling him your husband
You decide to keep things relatively simpler and get married in one of the temples in the temple district
To your surprise, Nafizah not only vouches for you but requests to officiate. It means things are oddly traditional, but Lucio doesn't mind because it means he's doing things properly
The party is a little harder to organize. He's not warmly welcomed in Vesuvia yet
This is where you get to see all the ways his life has changed: Lucio sent invitations to every person you two have helped and befriended on your jobs
You set up a big tent in the field behind the Palace and guests pour in from far and wide
It's not the most lavish celebration, but it's genuine and full of love and a new beginning
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that image that goes i want to do this. do it. but im scared. do it scared. changed my life
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