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Totally! And OC's can add just as much opportunity to the already well established world of My Little Pony if they are well written and engaging. I am curious to see what you have planned for your OC, and how she (I'm assuming it's a she?) fits into it.

Somepony else who likes video work? How awesome! I'm a professional wedding videographer, so anyone who also has a love for the lense is an instant friend! You can post some of your video work in the Creativity section. I'm always posting wedding trailers there. I would love to see what you've got! I also think your art turned out adorable. Do you take requests?

Well the show provides a lot to go on.

I do. I find that if the character has something to identify with than they become more fun to write about. I personally love history, and feel that the elderly have so much wisdom to dispense. In many ways I even wonder what secrets they hide in their past in order to preserve a dignified old age. I plan on indulging on the pasts of characters because I like thinking about how they tick. I have another idea for my next work to revolve around the cutie mark destiny spell from Magical Mystery Cure. First I have to finish my current work!

I've been tackling it for a few months. It focuses around Granny Smith growing up, and it goes into Equestrian history, including some of the more unsavory aspects of it.

Thank you SugarSong! My fic in progress is pretty long, almost at 40 chapters right now. Proof reading will totally help me!

I'd be more than happy to help you proofread. I love writing too, and am also working on my first MLP fic.

A Cards fan you say? You have my attention! They are my home town baseball team, and I have filmed a wedding where Fredbird himself made an appearance. It was awesome! So since you are a fan of the big red bird himself, can I assume you are from Cardinal Country?

"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice." -Joe Cuddy

No problem man! Glad I was able to put that smile on your face. May I join you in your bouncing, because I too am on the "Woohoo Bandwagon. "

There is a topic about it here:

That was really beautiful. It just goes to show how lives connect with each other. Great work to the team at Silly Filly!

I'd happily take a look at them whenever you want. I didn't know you were an artist.

Good to meet a friend of Frost! He and I have been helping each other with writing lately, and he has been a huge help.

It's Sunday! Go back to bed! I cracked up over that one. This looks like it will be fun.

Did not know that guys. Thanks for the info!

Anypony else notice this? Or have an ETA on when it will be back up?

I totally get you, because I tend to write like that too. What helps me is making a time line with the basic bullet points of what I want to cover. From there I can add details and figure out chapter breaks. I then look at characters I want to write and do a short analysis of their character traits. IE: Kind of like an RP character application here on this site. This helps me develop characters and situations that my reader can relate to. Another thing to think about is your writing style. There are loads of great ways to tell a story! First person, second person, third person, parallel editing two stories into one, flashbacks, the list goes on and on. My advice for finding a style is to go with what you like. What styles have you read that you enjoy reading or feel comfortable reading, and what styles do you not like. Here's a personal example: I love historical fiction, specifically books about the Tudor Dynasty or early Renaissance. The most popular author for that time period is Phillippa Gregory, but I much prefer Jean Kalogredus. I feel that Jean can describe emotional and even taboo situations far better than Phillippa can, and discovered that just by reading their books and making an opinion of their works. I draw some inspiration for the tone of my current historical drama fic in progress from Jean's writing style. As for using the mane 6, totally up to you. My advice, decide for yourself if having them there will advance your story or not. What part do you feel they can play, and why would you want them there? Is Pinkie Pie going to add humor, say something of a plot device, confuse the heck out of the reader, just sit there and eat something, etc? Think of this writing experience as trying a new baking recipe. Figure out your basics and work in the extras in as needed, garnishing with details. Have fun! By the way, I hope this all is helpful!

Is this okay? Not sure how to gague your response here.

Yep. With the synopsis you have here you can easily get a few good chapters.

I assume they are trying to get into the Littlest Petshop demographic with this marketing decision.

I'd have to say the element of patience. I tend to want to see things through, help people, and let things slide in a peaceful manner. I also try to give folks an air of encouragement to help lead them in a good direction, even if a situation is difficult.

Honestly, it feels more like a synopsis than the start of a fic. Take some time for character development and you may have something.

I'm just waiting on the Tay Zonday pony to start sining a ponified rendition of Chocolate Rain.

Avis Trailer: https://vimeo.com/61097568 I got this one from another videographer who needed the day off. It was right after Christmas, but I was happy to take the work. And it was fun to film a dog.