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Summer Camp Pledge 2021

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It's that time of year again— Summer Camp. This year I'll be approaching it differently than I have previously— focusing on my health and avoiding burnout first and foremost. That said, I anticipate being able to write some dang good articles regardless!  

The Plan

I'm only aiming for 10 articles this year. As I've found after my past 2 years, going for gold is not healthy. If you commonly find yourself burnt out following Summer Camp, I'd encourage you to join me in putting your health first— write what you can, don't hold yourself to others' standards.   As part of this, I plan to keep an eye out for folk nearing burnout— and will be posting health check-ins and such throughout July to encourage everyone to stay healthy through this challenge.   All that said— let's talk about the actual worldbuilding I'll be doing! I don't know! I'll use all four of my worlds wherever appropriate. If a prompt catches my eye, I'll go for it. I will try to prioritize prompts that fit extant stubs, of course— but if I get inspired I'll have to chase that feeling! If I find that I have energy for more than 10 prompts, I'll do more than 10 prompts! But— I'd appreciate it if folk could hold me accountable for my words here and remind me to stay healthy, too.  

Broad strokes

 

Qet

Continue fleshing out Rqet! As I've been doing!   There is a not insignificant chance that I may continue the reformattening during Summer Camp as it's still a high priority for me, and, as a bonus, would get more eyes on older articles.   I'm fully aware that any stats such as words or likes from these will be dusted, but hey, it's work I need/want to do.   As for what area of Rqet to focus on? I'd like to flesh out everything besides Cipou Canyon, which has seen the most development throughout my work on Qet.

APRA

Literally anything that makes me laugh.  
APRA: Anomalous Parks & Recreation Areas
 

Umqwam

I'd like to focus on articles related to the novella I'm writing for Umqwam, be it the locations, items, or characters involved.  
Umqwam

Heliox

Free space! Heliox is currently in its early stages so literally anything will move things along.  
Heliox Stardust
 

The Execution

I'll slot some extra time into my calendar for worldbuilding— time that would have otherwise been used for other projects— in order to achieve this goal. I'm currently working on getting better about writing something each day, so that I can already be in the groove once Summer Camp hits. I'm also trying to tidy up some CSS here and there before I've got eyes suddenly on several of my worlds.   I also plan to participate in more writing sprints during Summer camp, in order to help hold me accountable, and help others in the process. I do not know if I'll have the time and energy this year to do ample feedback rounds, but I will be open to doing so when asked, and have the feedback channel on my Discord open for those interested.   In the name of encouragement and helping others focus on their health, I am making a series of motivational posters. I've got a bunch already, you'll see more throughout July as I engage with folk and make more. I'll tease with two of them below. I will most likely be putting the whole series of posters for sale in my merch store within the first few days of Summer Camp for those who want them.  

The Backup

I have plenty of friends in the community I can fall back on for support and aid if I falter next month— and I will, of course, do the same for them in return. If I can't even make my 10 article goal? That's alright, I don't really mind.Well, I say that, but I won't be too happy about it, probably. It's been a difficult year for everyone, you've heard this speech a million times by now, don't beat yourself up too much if this year's SC is more difficult than the last.

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Jun 23, 2021 20:10 by Stormbril

It's wonderful to see the focus on mental health first and foremost. Looking forward to seeing what you create, too!

Jun 29, 2021 20:19 by Grace Gittel Lewis
Jun 23, 2021 21:22 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Good luck, Timepool! Good on you for focusing on mental health this year. :)

Emy x   Etrea | Vazdimet
Jun 29, 2021 20:19 by Grace Gittel Lewis
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