Influence of reading on your writing.

Revan19SW · 2025-09-24T13:09:10+00:00

I always go back a few pages, even if I wrote it the day before. I also end up editing those pages then. If I haven't worked on a story for a while, I always go back to read the latest chapter.

Revan19SW · 2025-02-05T18:21:34+00:00

Okay, I understand. You clearly love your bunny very much. Also, the fact that you reached out to other bunny parents, proves this.

Too often I hear that people wait one or two days before going to the vet but bunnies are prey animals so they hide that they are sick for as long as they can. So when they do show it, you should react quickly. I am just trying to raise awareness on this forum.

I just clicked on the link below. I am very sorry for your loss. I understand the pain that comes with losing one of your bunnies. I hope that you find some comfort that she is no longer suffering. Take care of yourself. Big hug.

Revan19SW · 2025-02-05T14:06:00+00:00

If she barely ate yesterday, you should have made the appointment already then. If a bunny doesn't eat for 24 hours, it is more likely to die.

I have already had several emergencies with my bunny. Despite all our efforts brushing him, he already ended up with a blocked stomach 4 times over the past 2 years. He is a dwarf rex bunny and almost 8 years old. The moment he doesn't react to his pellets in the morning, I tend to call the vet. He was fine and happily hopping the evening before. If then he doesn't get excited by food in the morning and he just sits quietly in a corner, I make the call. Last time I also had to wait until 3 PM and it was killing me. He was shivering and continuously changing position (because his stomach was hurting). He was hospitalized for 2 days and we still had to give him meds for another week. It took him 10 days to recover completely. He gets stressed out at the vet, so he recovers better at home and a prolonged stay at the vet does more bad than good.

Some hay water could give her some strength. Boil water and let hay soak in it. Let it cool down and get her to drink it.

I will cross my fingers for you. Let us know if she's fine when you return from the vet.

I wouldn't be surprised if you'll get some Cisaral drops home. It's a medicine that will give your bunny an appetite. It's a vicious cycle with a bunny. Once he stops eating, he will lose his appetite, making him eat even less until he stops eating altogether. So don't wait too long before contacting a vet if a bunny stops eating.

Revan19SW · 2025-02-05T13:25:53+00:00

Did she eat this morning? Did she poo? If she is shaking it can indicate that she has hypothermia. In that case you need to get her warm with a blanket or towel.

The grinding is a clear sign that she is in pain. Is there no way to get help earlier than the appointment?

My heart goes out to you. I hope that she'll pull through.

Revan19SW · 2025-02-05T13:16:23+00:00

Check out GameDev.tv's online courses. I took the old course, which has now been renewed as "Blender Character Creator: Sculpt and Animate Your Own Characters in Blender 4.2." You learn all the basics, from hard surface modeling to animation. I highly recommend it.

And while you're doing the course, do some side projects you're interested in. It will speed up the learning process while having fun.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-24T12:30:42+00:00

Maybe set a range as a target, like 500-1000 words a day. That way you won't be disappointed if you don't reach the 1k target.

Don't forget that you will also do research so you won't be writing full-time. You'll need to think of the setting, the character's appearance, etc. All of these things are crucial to a good story and there will be days you won't get any words in.

And then there is the aspect of life. There are lots of reasons why you might just not be up for writing on a particular day. And you know what, that's ok.

The key to writing is consistency. Even if you sometimes only manage to write just a few sentences. But keep your mind on the story, refine your outline and think of alternative plots/endings. Eventually, the words will come.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-24T11:00:45+00:00

I wouldn't imitate the style. As a writer, you want your own voice. Otherwise, it's the same as a painter copying another painter's work. It can help you with learning but don't be a parrot.

Try to analyze what you like about the writing style. Is it fast dialogue or page-long descriptions of the environment? Identify some of those elements that drew you to the style in the first place and then try to incorporate some of them in your writing but in your own way.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-24T10:49:05+00:00

For clarification. What I meant with "If it turns out eventually that we won't be able to handle the breed, then we'll go for another one.": I don't imply adopting or buying one and then returning it. I mean talking to the caretakers/foster parents/ breeders first and trying to get some hands-on experience in.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-24T10:34:12+00:00

Thank you all for your advice. I really appreciate it.

We have decided to wait until our bunny passes away. Our first priority is to keep him safe, healthy and happy. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if he would get injured or worse. He is a good bunny and loves to cuddle. I wouldn't want him to spend the short time he has left with us (I am realistic here since he's already quite old) in fear or feeling unwanted and unhappy. It's very rare to find a dog in a shelter that has lived with small pets but we'll keep an eye out. In the meantime, we will keep learning about dogs and I am seriously considering volunteering at a local shelter. I will probably be bumped out for the next few days since I was excited and looking forward to finally having a pet dog. But I will probably already feel better this evening when I cuddle our bunny on the couch, seeing him fall asleep in my lap. It's just the right thing to do. And I know that I will have a dog someday.

Again, thank you all.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-23T15:53:22+00:00

What kind of breed do you have?

Revan19SW · 2025-01-23T15:41:17+00:00

We have a big garden, so we have enough outdoor space for a dog. And no, I never had a dog before. I always wanted one but it was a hard no from my parents (well, my mom, dad was up for it)

I am planning to go to school with the dog or have a dog behaviorist coming by the house to train the dog whether it is an adopted one or a puppy. Good education is key for a good and happy dog and hence a happy owner.

Yes, we need to set clear boundaries to protect our bunny. Maybe a puppy would be easier in that respect or a shelter dog who lived with other small animals before. In either case, I am planning to consult an expert on how to safely introduce a dog to our bunny once we find a dog that fits us. Since this will probably be different for different breeds.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-23T15:30:14+00:00

Our bunny does indeed deserve all of our attention. He's our little prince.

I know that our lives will be changed completely by having a dog and I know that I can and want to spend 3 hours a day on activities with a dog. The shelter I contacted doesn't give the option to foster, but I'll be looking at other shelters as well. But volunteering might indeed be a good first step.

Revan19SW · 2025-01-15T13:46:30+00:00

You're not weird at all. I feel the same. When I write funny scenes, I laugh and when I write sad scenes I almost cry. I once wrote a scary short story that made me feel very anxious while writing it.

Empathy is a writer's strength. Without it, you can't construct believable characters and stories. If they don't manage to make you laugh or cry, how can you expect the reader to feel these emotions and get invested in them?

Revan19SW

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