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Jo, 25, female. I reblog writing tips and things that amuse me. I occasionally post fanfiction that I write under the tag "jo writes". Send me a message if you are bored, want to brainstorm, or need a cheerleader. The majority of my fics are posted on Ao3 under ChocolateGate.
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also consider: LOTR but hobbits have Tapeta Lucidum
Boromir gets the fright of his life their first night on the road
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Avengers - Arcangeles
by: Azriels (http://azriels.tumblr.com/)
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Audiobook codes!
Anyone of my lovely friends interested in a free code for an Audiobook? One of my narrator friends just did an MM shifter romance and it’s hot.
Let me know if you want one!
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Yes.
Does anybody else get legitimately worried when a fanfic author who was updating regularly just suddenly disappears with no warning? Like, is it a serious case of writers block or are they in a coma? Did they just up and quit? Was it me? Were my reviews not good enough?! Did they die 😳?! Were they kidnapped? Do I need to file a missing persons report? Excuse me officer, there’s been 13 weekly updates and now nothing for months! Find them! What’s their name?! Name!? I don’t know their name but they write 3k+ chapters and I need them safe and back in my life!
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Ships and Things
The lovely @idontgettechnology tagged me in this. If you haven’t heard her wonderful podcast, @ishipitpod, what are you even doing with your life? If you are into fanfic/fandom at all, you need to listen.
Now, on to the questions!
Top ships: Hmm... Darcy/Bucky, Paul/Bella, EveryoneButRon/Hermione... Do I have any other absolute favorites? Not sure. I have been listening to more audiobooks than fanfic lately.
lipstick or chapstick - Chapstick. I’m too lazy for makeup, so lipstick would never work for me.
last song: Of Monsters and Men by Dirty Paws.
last movie: Oliver and Company
last tv show: I don’t even remember. I haven’t watched anything in ages.
reading: Audiobook- Just finished Struck by Eros by Jen Windrow today, Reading book- Working on Blindsided by Amy Daws
3 random things that make me happy: Hmm... bearded men, peach rings, snuggles.
I’ll tag @sapphicseabitch, @lokilickedme @vlietfooted If any of you lovelies want to do this, go right ahead. <3
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https://twitter.com/kingvader/status/1240720130415316993
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Saw this on Twitter last night and it's a big, big mood.
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This one is wild. Welcome to our real life.
This week is a bit of a doozie. Hopefully in a good way. Stephanie and Jordyn brought their husbands in for a visit and it is absolute pandemonium. Editing this episode was nuts.
We talk about all sorts of things, including the @amoebasisters, the best science YouTube channel out there. Check out their stuff if you’d like to know more about biology in a fun, easy to understand way.
I probably cut out all our Trump ranting, but if there happens to be a reference to the “Sun god” that slipped through, we’re referring to him because he is obsessed with sunlight and we figured out why he’s so ridiculous, but the levels of sarcasm that emerge when we discuss him are not fit for public consumption so I took it out. Next month we’re going to be discussing Video Game stories with the guys, so hopefully you enjoy their addition to the group!
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Do you ever hear someone say something about your field of interest that is wrong and you have to stop yourself from physically cringing but you gotta stay strong and cool cause you don’t wanna be ‘That NerdTM’?
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This is the best.
Here’s HSTHETE, the 24 hour comic I drew this year! Thanks to everybody who followed along on twitter this weekend as I posted these pages <3
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I wish you could come talk on mine
would you ever do a podcast?
With my Steve Irwin twang? Probably not. But maybe I’ll do an audio post for the hell of it. If anyone’s got questions to ask me about anything, go ahead. If I’m bullied enough, I’m sure I can fold.
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how do you write smut again?
the hand goes on the boob. it’s nice. there is one (1) emotion felt. it is also nice, and compliments the hand on the boob nicely. all in all, this is shaping up to be a nice experience.
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What sort of questions should I be asking my beta readers?
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR BETA READERS:
When I send out my chapter to be read over by my beta readers, I always include a set of questions typed out at the bottom, grouped into different categories such as: plot, pacing, character, setting, etc.
You might want to tailor the questions depending on the genre or which chapter it is. For example, if it’s the first chapter you’ll want to ask them about how well your story managed to hook them, or if they managed to easily get an idea of the world you’ve introduced them to. If it’s the climax you might want to ask if the action scenes are fluid, and if the plot twist/s were predictable or surprising.
Here’s some example questions that you could use:
Opening Chapter:
What is your first impression of the main character? Do you find them likable? Annoying? Boring?
After reading it for the first time, what is your first impression? Was it cohesive and compelling? Boring and confusing?
Did the first sentence/paragraph/page efficiently grab your attention and hook you in?
If you were to read this chapter in a bookstore/library would you be convinced to buy it? Or would you need to read further before deciding? Why or why not?
Did you get oriented fairly quickly at the beginning as to whose story it is, what’s going on, and where and when it’s taking place? If not, what were you confused about at the beginning?
Does the first chapter establish the main character efficiently? Do they feel believable?
Characters:
Could you clearly imagine what the characters looked like? If not, who?
Who was your favourite character and why? Has your favourite character changed? (if this hasn’t changed feel free to skip this question)
Are there any characters that you do not like? Why do you not like them? (Boring, annoying, problematic, etc.)
Was there ever a moment when you found yourself annoyed or frustrated by a character?
Could you relate to the main character? Did you empathise with their motivation or find yourself indifferent?
Were the characters goals/motivations clear and understandable?
Did you get confused about who’s who? Are there too many characters to keep track of? Are any of the names or characters too similar?
Do the characters feel three-dimensional or like cardboard cutouts?
How familiar have you become with the main characters? Without cheating could you name the four main characters? Can you remember their appearance? Can you remember their goal or motivation?
Dialogue:
Did the dialogue seem natural to you?
Was there ever a moment where you didn’t know who was talking?
Setting/world-building:
Were you able to visualize where and when the story is taking place?
Is the setting realistic and believable?
How well do you remember the setting? Without cheating, can you name four important settings?
Genre:
Did anything about the story seem cliche or tired to you? How so?
Did anything you read (character, setting, etc.) remind you of any others works? (Books, movies, etc.)
Plot/pacing/scenes:
Do you feel there were any unnecessary scenes/moments that deserved to be deleted or cut back?
Do the scenes flow naturally and comprehensively at an appropriate pace? Did you ever feel like they were jumping around the place?
Was there ever a moment where you attention started to lag, or the chapter begun to drag? Particular paragraph numbers would be very helpful.
Did you ever come across a sentence that took you out of the moment, or you had to reread to understand fully?
Was the writing style fluid and easy to read? Stilted? Purple prose-y? Awkward?
Did you notice any discrepancies or inconsistencies in facts, places, character details, plot, etc.?
Additional questions:
What three things did you like? What three things did you not like?
Can you try predicting any upcoming plot twists or outcomes?
Was there ever a moment when your suspension of disbelief was tested?
Is there anything you’d personally change about the story?
Was the twist expected or surprising? Do you feel that the foreshadowing was almost nonexistent, or heavy handed?
Feel free to tailor these to your needs or ignore some of them if you don’t think they’re useful. Basically, your questions are about finding out the information about how others perceive your own writing and how you can improve your story.
-Lana
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That sounds so interesting! I hope I can read it sometime.
I will be posting mine on ao3 when it is done. Its coming along okay, once I finish cleaning the house I need to write some more today. How is yours going?
Anyone doing Camp Nanowrimo?
I’ve got a group for my podcast and I’d like to fill it with some lovely writer friends if anyone’s interested. Come discuss your projects. I’m writing a fanfic, as per usual.
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Reading a fluffy fic by your favorite author:
Said author about to drop the angstiest fic you’ve ever read in your life:
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I watched this today. My sister came down in the middle and said, "is this a sad movie? Because you look super serious right now." Accurate assessment.
Sometimes u just gotta watch little women and just...cry ur fucking eyes out
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Peaches? What the fuck? That was so disgusting.
There is a lot going on here and I have several questions.
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