Readers (and Star Wars)

One of the very first posts I ever put up on this blog, waaay back in 2016, was one I called "Writers (and Star Wars)", in which I used Star Wars gifs to describe some of the most #relatable writer feels.  I wanted to post something fun for May the 4th this year, so here I am again, 4 years later, and this time, it's all the reader feels.

(and yes, I will try not to just make all the gifs The Child. but man, it's gonna be hard xD)



Anyway, let's go.

When you start a new book:



Let's do some QUESTING.


When your friend drags you into their fandom:



"Yay, I finally read your favorite book! Now why am I obsessed with it?"


Discussing that new fandom with said friend:



"But then this thing! And that thing!! And the ending!!!"


When the characters first encounter the villain:



Well this person is very intimidating.  I'm intimidated.


When you find a new cinnamon roll character to love:



Let me just put you up here where you'll be safe, kid.  There, now there's no way you'll die for dramatic effect right?  Right??


When the team joins up with a sketchy-looking dude:



Maybe let's not add the sketchy dude to the team?  The one that's probably going to turn around and betray us in the end?  Maybe let's just stop that here?


When the main ship starts being cute:



New OTP alert, everyone.



When you kinda-sorta saw the plot twist coming:



These are both me, simultaneously, trying to figure out how I missed that this whole time.


When there's suddenly an unexpected raunchy scene:



Why am I here and how quickly can I leave please?


When the characters start making dumb decisions:



Hey, stop that, you're the chosen one, you're better than this.


That feeling after an epic fight scene:



Okay, we made that out pretty much unscathed, way to pull together guys.


When there aren't enough pages left for everything that needs to happen:



This is fine.  Everything's fine.


When the book ends on a massive cliffhanger and you don't have the next book:



That's just rude, tbh.


When we all get out of quarantine and someone says, "Hey, wanna go to the bookstore?":



It's going to be lit... erary.


Hope y'all enjoyed that.  I had a lot of fun putting it together!  Happy Star Wars Day, my friends! May the force be with you. <3

Let me know down in the comments which of these you find the most relatable, and which Star Wars movie is your favorite! (Mine will always be episode 4, but The Force Awakens is also a fave)

~ Abby

Writers (and Star Wars)

After being inspired by this post, I thought this would be fun.

Relatable writer feelings + Star Wars gifs

Oh yes.



I'm kidding, of course I talk first.

Let's go.



When you're just trying to reach your word count but what you're writing is terrible:


If you've ever attempted NaNoWriMo, you feel this.  Just getting as many words down, thinking "I'll fix it later." Especially when it's the middle of the night.  Because then you come back in the morning and find that one of the characters is now stuck in a tree and you're just like "what even" (true story).



When your sibling brings you soda whilst you are in the midst of a writing spree:


Or coffee, or tea, or your chosen beverage with caffeine.  They are now your favorite sibling and will remain that way for at least two hours.  Possibly three.  Maybe longer. 

(Okay, let's be real, this never happens... I just wanted to use the gif...)



When your villain decides to make trouble again:


Dude, give it a rest.  We'll defeat you in a few more chapters.  Just calm down. 



When the Hero and the Love Interest do something cute:


Yes, my own characters are my OTP.  Yes, I squeal when they act cute.  I can't help it.



When your plot starts spiraling out of control:


Well. That was unexpected.  Now your characters are totally off the outline and who knows where the heck this will go.  Guess we're rolling with it.



When you successfully write a fantastic fight scene:


It's not easy to describe a fight between the Hero and their enemy.  But every once in a while, you will write one blessed scene (often helped along by an awesome movie soundtrack) that plays out exactly how you imagined it.  And a heavenly chorus seems to sing. 



When said fight scene goes on for WAY longer than you intended:


Alright, Hero, kick his butt.  Let's wrap this up, we have a world to save.



When you have to kill a character


Yes, we have a reputation for being heartless monsters. However, it really hurts me when I have to kill off one of my precious baby children (but, I can't deny the rush of giggles I get when I think of how much it will hurt the readers).



When you finally emerge victorious with a finished first draft:


Your brain is battered and bruised, your heart is in pieces, but you did it.  The villain is defeated (or is he?) and your hero is victorious (and possibly missing a limb).



When you come back the next morning and survey your finished first draft:


*siiiiiiiiiigh*  Oh well.  On to the sequel.



So which Star Wars gif to you find #relatable? Let me know down below! *gestures vaguely at the comment section*

~ Mia