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Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

I'm thinking of writing a story about my fursona. I've had some ideas on my mind for a while now, but they've really just been ideas. I don't know why I now consider actually writing them down. It might be because of my participation in my first RP. Or it might be something triggered by seeing Constance in the comic, as it was while staring at the page for I don't know which time, that an idea formed in my mind.

Basically I'm thinking of writing Constance's diary. So it'll just be her recollecting what has happened. I'm thinking that it'll allow me to write a story in sections based on my mood. Some parts of the diary will be long, while others will just be short entries where nothing particularly interesting has happened to her. Some days I might have time and energy for longer entries, so the format might help me actually add to the story somewhat regularly.

Aside from the work involved in actually writing this, one of the things that I'd say has been stopping me from writing something like this before, is the contents of the entries. The reason for this is that I'd also write about her having sex. It won't be in graphical detail, but it'll be there, with some entries of the diary being mainly about it. I'll probably write them in a pretty neutral way, like I've been trying when describing Constance's sexual preferences. I don't plan on it becoming a pornographic story.

Does this sound like a good idea? Would anyone be interested in reading Constance's diary? I'm afraid that I'm not very good myself at getting around to reading the stories that others post here, so I can understand if there's not much interest in this.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1521

I was actually thinking of doing a missions log for Samuel, but due to the graphically violent nature of his stories, it seemed a taboo sort of thing to do. I actually favor stories told in a sort of retrospective view point, sort of how the stories of Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Lestat are done.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 998

hey, i would read it symphony. you did such a good job with your fursona description, that this seems like a good read Smile

Rank: Mr. Fabulous Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 582

Ive said it before Symphony, the way you write about your character is incredible. I feel you are truly connected to Constance.

I would love to read what you put out, Im sure it would be great.

Rank: Mr. Fabulous Joined: 21 Mar 2009 Posts: 413

I think it would be great, and I'd love to read it. The journal style gives it a more personal setting too, much better than third person, in my opinion anyways.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

Dear Diary,
Today I found that Symphony was going to write a story about her fursona. All I know, is that it would be an amazing read, and I'm quite picky about books. I hope that she'll post it on the fprums, it'd be lovely.
Luve,
Cassandre

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Thanks for the nice comments. Embarassed

My main problem right now is what should be going on in the diary. Constance isn't a fighter or some adventurer, so there won't be tales of fighting weird monsters or exploring dark dungeons. I'd liek for somethign to happen, but I'll have to think about it some more. Right now I'm a little afraid that it'll end up being too much about sex, and while that certainly appeals to me, that's not really what I want. And I'm still considering the issue of writing sex scenes, even in a way that's not particularly graphic or detailed. It's a bit of a barrier to cross for me.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

Make her get married, or fall in love or something. If she falls in love, a=make the guy die.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 04 Mar 2009 Posts: 1548

You can use my charicter if you want.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

Or Cassandre.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 3273

I have a question, Symphony.

Will the diary starts when Constance was a young girl or will you began the diary when she entered BonBon for the first time?

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

I would agree. You will do fine, just let it flow and start from the beginning.

Rank: Mr. Fabulous Joined: 08 Feb 2009 Posts: 582

If youd like ideas, Im sure the life of a musical artist is certainly full of interestings ups and downs. From stalkers, to travels, to terrible management, to beautiful exotic locations. Within your capability, Im sure, lies the means to make a brilliantly entertaining story concerning her travels and experiences with stardom.

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Hmm, I might have an idea of how you could implement the erotic side of the story... Perhaps start off having your diary entries being a bit less descriptive of the sex. For instance, maybe mention Constance having a bit of fun with a female member of the chorus in an opera she was performing in, or maybe a little tryst with a male friend, but keep the details vague and only express what Constance was feeling at the time (excitement, terror, embarrassment, euphoria, or what have you) rather than explaining things in lurid detail about sexual positions, anatomy or things of that nature. Then, introduce a character who perhaps starts to open her up to new experiences, and start to write diary entries having her explain some new position or new kink... and as the story progresses, perhaps Constance just naturally becomes more free with detailing her sexual escapades as she "comes out of her shell" and begins to get into interesting adventures.

By all means, don't feel afraid to explore and experiment with erotic storytelling. I have a feeling that as your character starts to open up and become more sexual in the story, you also will naturally become more and more comfortable with detailing the such things in your own writing.

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

Here's a random example that might work. Its sort of combined from when I had a stalker to, to a prof. singre's out look.

'Dear Diary,
Today the strangest thing happened. I saw a man on Delancy Street, and he followed me all the way up to my house, on Ruthsford Avenue. It's quite strange, and I beleive I might go to the police tomorrow. but, for now, I think I'll just relaz and think about my upcoming preformances.
Forever yours,
Constance'

You might also want to add little notes she might have gotten, because that's what I do with my diary.
I've also noticed that for some reason, famous people like to use French words, or sayings, so maybe in her dialouge, or in some snobby choir member's dialoug, make them say something French, like being all giggly and saying, "Ces't la vie!" or something.
(the diary entry is totally made up, I hope you don't mind, just trying to help you in anyway I can. I also made up the street names.)

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

That's not a bad idea, Johnny. I was actually thinking of starting out slow, both with what happens and in regards to the erotic elements. Unfortunately I really only think that I have plans for how to expands on the erotic elements, and not so much on other parts. Confused

and Cassandre, I'm not sure if that won't be a bit too much work for me, to add notes by others. I think it'll be easier to just stick with Constance's voice, which is relevant to me as I'm already concerned about how to properly write this anyway.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Would it seem out of place to use emoticons in the diary? I'm not fond of using them in stories, but they might be necessary to properly describe Constance's mood. I'm thinking that she would be the kind who might draw little stars, flowers, hearts or such next to the text in her diary, whenever she's happy or really like the passages she's writing.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 28 Jan 2008 Posts: 4122

I just wanna know, if you already started and where can we read this story of you?

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

I haven't started at all yet. My top priority right now is to be on time with my post for the RP. Then I'll have to think of exactly how to start it, and then there's the actual writing of course.

When I do start it, I'll make a new thread for it. I'm not sure if I'd liek people to comment in my diary thread or in this one. It'll of course be easier in the diary thread, but that could become confusing, but I'm not sure what's normal practice in story threads.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Posts: 803

why not make a thread for the diary, and then a support thread so people can comment without interrupting the flow of things?

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

That's not a bad idea. At some point I might have to ask for some suggestions, so I could do that as well in such a support thread. Smile

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 3273

You can use this thread as a support thread, Symphony. Since we are already supporting/helping you. :3

all in all, I can't wait to read your first chapter. ^w^

Rank: Super Veteran Joined: 31 May 2009 Posts: 1214

yay! Gooooo Symphony!!

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

I've been a little busy these last couple of days, but I hope to be able to write and post the first entry of the diary tomorrow. It'll probably be a little boring, as I have to start out slow, and right now I really haven't planned that much ahead. I'll see how things work out for me.

I think I'll be adding a date to each entry. I don't plan on trying to be accurate in any way in regards to having the actual day of the week of that time, match the date I'm assigning to the entry. It's really just to show how long time has passed since the last entry, as I don't think that Constance will necessarily be writing in her diary every day.

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Oct 2008 Posts: 3273

That's cool, Symphony.

Looking forward reading your first chapter entry. :3

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1521

There's an old saying, "Good things come to those who wait." We are willing to be patient because we are sure that the later entries will be well worth the wait.

Rank: Veteran Joined: 24 Apr 2009 Posts: 998

looking foward to it Cool

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 13 Apr 2008 Posts: 2620

Thanks for the nice words. Very Happy

I've posted the start of the diary:
http://forums.pleasurebonbon.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=7588

Please let me know what you think. I'm especially interested in what you might think of the format I've posted it in. Is it good enough?

Royal Member of BonBon Joined: 08 Sep 2008 Posts: 3428

So far so good. See we told you, you did fine.