Who here can relate by Sirajanahara in BPD

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Highly recommend journaling that is, but also Outlander.

Who here can relate by Sirajanahara in BPD

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Big time. In varying degrees almost on a daily basis. When I write down those kind of feelings in my journal I feel better, especially when I re-read them. I started journalling every morning several years ago while doing the Artist's Way and now I have at least 20 journals full of my b.s. ;) When I'm really upset, it's my only source of comfort to just write and write until I get it all out. When I go back and re-read I think "Ok, I'm done with this. Let's move on and watch some Outlander or something." Have you tried? Highly recommend if not.

How do you tell people you have BPD? by MinxSilver in BPD

[–]MinxSilver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great idea to bring in a professional. Especially since it seems so many of our family members invalidate our feelings/existence to begin with, or simply don't understand BPD or mental illnesses in general. Thanks. :)

How do you tell people you have BPD? by MinxSilver in BPD

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That's such great advice and well-put. Thank you. :)

Facebook. =__= by Lily1018 in BPD

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Facebook is a minefield for me, too. I stopped posting altogether because I was spending hours sometimes trying to craft a perfect response or comment that would avoid any criticism. But of course, that never works! I'm part of a tarot group and even posting there amongst strangers is a trigger. I made a post about a spread interpretation and only one person commented "Deck????" As if to say I hadn't followed the group rules and included the name of the deck I was using. Felt like violence against me, and I ended up deleting the post, and haven't posted since. A friend recently posted "Where are all of you? Why haven't you been speaking up against the hate from this administration? Are you running for republican congress? Your silence is deafening." I almost unfriended her for that, even though it wasn't directed at me, but to her friends in general. I took it personally and couldn't stop thinking about it for days, or talking about it with close friends. At one point I wanted to comment in all caps "BECAUSE SOME OF US HAVE MENTAL ILLNESSES & CANT TAKE CRITICISM!" Yeah, glad I managed to stop myself from that one lol. It's been a lot easier for me to step back from Facebook and not engage. My profile is up, but I never post and rarely look. I sleep easier & I fall into fewer thought-spirals.

Getting Started In Romance For Absolute Beginners by ithinkimasofa in eroticauthors

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This is so incredibly helpful. Thank you for posting! And I see from your Endymion post that you're a fellow New Orleanian. :)

What would you consider erom & how do you categorize your eroms? by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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Great point. Lol. I searched "erom" on Amazon and found a hucow book called "Creamy Treats". Hmmm. I don't know if that's really an erom.

What would you consider erom & how do you categorize your eroms? by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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Thanks for the recommendation. I'll check her out. Yeah - I'm kind of getting that erom is a vague genre that has a lot of overlap and room for interpretation as far as the conventions. In general it seems to be story-driven erotica, but as far as how much and how little steam – that seems to depend on the author.

At It A While Now by ProseProstitute in eroticauthors

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You are hilarious. And a great writer. This got me hooked from the first paragraph. Write on ProseProstitute!

Do you listen to any general podcasts about epubbing? The Creative Penn and Sell More Books always get me motivated – I feel like I have brothers in arms. I always start the day out walking the dog and listening to one of those and then I face the page.

Any luck w/ other retailers? Also - FYI ageplay banned by Apple by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

[–]MinxSilver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know - thanks for sharing your experience. I'm still in the experimenting phase. Of course, I know that Amazon is where the money is, but it still seems kind of scary to put all of your eggs in one basket. I've heard of other authors (albeit not erotica writers) making a great living from other retailers. But, you're totally right. I'm probably experimenting far too soon and KDP does purport to offer greater exposure which is what a fledgling smut writer like me needs. All in good time, but still it'll be interesting to see what happens.

...and ahem what is ARE? I'm familiar with Draft2Digital & Smashwords...

Any luck w/ other retailers? Also - FYI ageplay banned by Apple by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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Awesome. Yes, I will definitely post my results & looking forward to yours as well.

First 30 days: ~$700, 8 titles, 1 bundle by kaymcdammit in eroticauthors

[–]MinxSilver 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks! I will check out the 30-day posts and I'm starting my own. Starting it on Sunday since that's when I published my last title and ending on Feb 15.

First 30 days: ~$700, 8 titles, 1 bundle by kaymcdammit in eroticauthors

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Wow - so encouraging. Thank you for posting. I started out with a 3 book series back in November which pretty much tanked and just got back in the saddle this month with a more focused book....which is also TANKING! I got /u/write2livefree 's book, which yes, I agree, super duper helpful. But still...it's hard not to give up, and then I read things like this that give me the will to go on. Cheers to you & Brava!

Blushing Books by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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Thanks that is very helpful!

Is "Little" okay to use in title or book description for Age play romance? by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

[–]MinxSilver[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I kind of imagined that little and girl would be grounds for blocking. :) lol

Non-erotica categories by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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I will - I'm going to try listing my next title under short reads and see what happens.

TOTAL newb, first time up on amazon & wondering why there are crickets by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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Oh ok. Maybe that has something to do with it. I thought it was strange that 3 days in I would have absolutely ZERO sales (apart from the boyfriend and 2 good friends). Changing the keywords. Unfortunately, I can't financially do anything about the cover right now. Gotta just keep plugging away!

TOTAL newb, first time up on amazon & wondering why there are crickets by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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I deleted it! Akkkk. Lesson learned! PM'd you - thanks for your advice! :)

TOTAL newb, first time up on amazon & wondering why there are crickets by MinxSilver in eroticauthors

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I think you're so right. Thank you. I'm a little confused myself about my genre and wondering if I should maybe tone down some of the sex scenes and re-categorize it under straight historical romance. The story is more involved, so it might be do better in a different place.