#ScribesAndMakers 16, Convince us to read a book you don't care for yourself. (1 of 2)

Ulysses is a modernist novel by Irish writer James Joyce. While not to my taste (DNF), it is a seminal example of avant-garde writing. It is worth a shot to see it if you like it. There is no need to finish […]

#ScribesAndMakers 16, Convince us to read a book you don't care for yourself.

It's a historic document that has had a profound impact on the world, history, and Western culture. It's full of great quotes. Reading it will help arm you against those who would misuse it.

Skip the boring parts […]

#WritersCoffeeClub ~ How well did this short month go for you, in terms of writing?

#ScribesAndMakers ~ How did your month go?

* #KonginiIdol is being uploaded EP by EP. It's all writing. So I've been a bit at loose ends, writing flash and working on two "new" novels.
* "#Bijou the […]

#Ecchi #ScribesAndMakers 2/27. Splat? #MastoPrompt Kink

Splat...
Splat...
Splat-Splat-Splat

Girl: You're #kinky. When you said you would pay to paint me nude, I never imagined this.

#MicroFiction #TootFic #NMFic #NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 2.26 Do you abandon creative projects? 2/2

I awake at 2:00 in the morning, and an idea is buzzing in my head. Using my tablet, I write out the important pieces in ProtonDoc. The next morning, I will look at and decide if worth pursuing. Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

#NMSAM […]

#ScribesAndMakers 2.26 — Do you abandon creative projects? If so, how do determine when to abandon them?

Sure, if they aren't working. If I publish part of one, I try to finish it or leave in an HFN state.

#NMSAM ENMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 24: Something you learned about one community member's creativity? 2/2

It's not something I learned, but something I was reminded of, being knocked unconscious is no joke.

Being reminded, I went back and edited the follow-up scene that follows this happening.

> The beggar […]

#ScribesAndMakers 25 Would you stream your creative process/ the creation of your work? Why or why not?

I have thought about it. But who would want to watch me type, get distracted by "research," or fedi posts?

Besides, I'm not much of a talker, which is a prime streamer skill.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 24: Something you learned about one community member's creativity?

Picking out individuals like that makes me itch.

If I follow you, I read your responses - at least the first few lines, if it's a wall of text.

If we have talked, I remember you.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 20/02: The alpha male is a misconception perpetuated in popular media that our featured creator works against in her wolf books. What's a misconception that bothers you in popular media?

Jealosy. It is rife in JP lit, especially in things aimed at young people. I loathe it.

I […]

#scribesAndMakers 2026-02-18 Our next featured creator has done her own book covers. Have you ever or would you ever do your own cover?

I work with my Artist: Mai-sensei

It is a close collaboration; I write the spec and do post-processing. But she does all the art.

Art in quote post for […]

#ScribesAndMakers 17. What's an animated movie you love?

OVA films, Is the Order a Rabbit?? ~Dear My Sister~

And

Is the Order a Rabbit?? ~Sing For You~

#NMSAM #NMPrompts #IsTheOrderARabbit?

#ScribesAndMakers 1/6. How long does it usually take you to decide if you like a piece of visual art?

Two looks.

1. Does it catch my attention?
2. Is it interesting enough to maintain my attention?



Generally, 2 seconds.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 3 write Instructions from the perspective of someone who has never done the thing they are giving instructions for.

Step 1: Find someone who has done this.
Step 2: Ask them.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

Grilled beef, onions with a fried egg and flying fish roe over rice.

#ScribesAndMakers 28: Describe the flavour of a favourite food?

Sweat and savory grilled meat and onions paired to perfection over soft rice rich with the sauce. Picture to add zest.

#Food #JapaneseFood #NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers Most frequent animal.

Humans by a over whelming margin followed by cicada, kitsune, and swallows.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

Metal garden ornament frog.

#ScribesAndMakers – 22 Dec. Do you see art in everyday objects?

As a photographer, I love when I find these.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers – 11 Dec. People are often frustrated by the lack of engagement on social media. Do you have any ideas for how to improve it?

I post fanfiction for popular anime next to my stories. It gets me more readers. Doesn't improve interaction, though.

#NMSAM #NMPosts

#ScribesAndMakers 12/5 Bookmarks.

I have "Adachi to Shimamura" and "Otherside Picnic" bookmarks but they are merch and for display not use. Besides all my reading is digital these days so have no use for external bookmarks.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 1 What creative projects do you hope to work on this month?

Konbini Idol, of course. But I also hope to produce at least 15 stories for #PIXIVCharitySanta, beating my previous record of 14.

PIXIV Book Santa

#NMSAM #NMPrompts #PIXIV #Charity #Literacy

#ScribesAndMakers 2025.11.30 — How did your creativity go this month?

Given I was gone about half the month, it went well. Most of my serial reserve is used up, so I need to get busy. Also, #PIXIVCharitySanta has started, so I want to crank out stories for it.

#NMSAM #NMPrompt

#ScribesAndMakers – 27 Nov. Share the last sentence you wrote in your WIP.

"The sooner we leave, the better," I said. "That way, there is less risk of them being caught."

#NMSAM #NMPrompts #KonbiniIdol

Sunrise seen between the trees. Camp table and stove in foreground

#ScribesAndMakers – 26 Nov. What’s the most unusual place you’ve ever created something?

Maybe in a wilderness camp using my tablet.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 11/23 Number of readers to celebrate.

Any incremental increase.

Min. Number to celebrate: 0

I have celebrated a good piece of fanfic I know no one will read.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers 16 How would you describe your creative process to an alien?

I would do this a human with shared cultural references, so I definitely wouldn't try with an alien.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers – 15 Nov. How is your creativity going so far this month? Would you like help or critique?

**Progress** I have been away this month, until now. I wrote one chapter using Obsidian. (I was pleased at the low power usage.)

I wouldn't complain, though, and consider this a fallow […]

#WritersCoffeeClub 15. Does the bulk of your research come before starting a work? During? Or not at all?!

Osemosis. I write about what interests me, so I have done my research via entertaining myself, ghosts, creepypasta, JP folklore, history, idols, etc. I did some extended research on Heisan […]

#ScribesAndMakers 11/14. If you could hang one of your pictures anywhere in the world, where would you hang it?

Tokyo Photographic Art Museum

Much of my photography aims to capture Wabi-sabi (Beauty in the flawed). So it would be an honor to appear in one of Japan's top photographic museums […]

#ScribesAndMakers – 26 Oct. What do you look for when seeking critique of your work?

I pretty much give beta readers free rein, let them find what they are best at.

Most useful, abrupt transition, blue screen scenes, and dialogue that doesn't come off the way I expect.

#NMSAM #NMPrompts

#ScribesAndMakers Oct 21: Do you prefer fonts with or without serifs? Do you like different fonts for different purposes? 2/2

The platforms I publish on determine the font. I checked, and they both default to sans-serif.

Personally, I use Liberation Serif, but no one but me sees that. For […]