#𝐉𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐀: every day is a step towards turning my delulus into trululus.
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LUCIFER - OUR SECRET MOMENTS
what does your private relationship look like with Lucifer? how do his brothers find out, how do they react?
pairing: lucifer x f!reader, could be read as gn!reader.
warnings: sugggestive mentions of sneaking out of rooms late at night, half proof-read
a/n: i wanted to add more characters this but i cannot wait to post this hehe. lucifer brain rot is real, everytime i think im over him i see a pic and im like. yes, that's him your honor. i hope you enjoy!
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Keeping your relationship private is something that you requested. You felt as if his admirers, brothers, and the others would provide unnecessary pressure that would stunt the growth of your blossoming relationship. Not that they wouldn't be happy for you, it would just be a lot all at once. Lucifer was a bit surprised at the request, but respected your reasons and agreed to keep your relationship private for now. He knew it would be only a matter of time before it came to light with his nosy brothers. Lucifer had to admit he somewhat preferred it this way. There was something addicting in that no one had any idea of what you two did behind closed doors. It made him cherish the smaller moments he shared with you, not knowing the next time he would have you alone.
The shared glances, quick brushes against each other in the hallways at RAD. Lucifer always tries to sit closest to you if possible. During one of your one-on-one meetings with Lord Diavolo, you make up excuses for him to assign you more tutor sessions with Lucifer. Diavolo knows you're lying about the reasons, he finds it endearing that you have a crush on the first born, not knowing that you've already got Lucifer wrapped around your finger.
Once you confess your love for him, you're ready to make your relationship public. Instead of directly announcing it, you and Lucifer continue like normal but are less careless in public. Lingered touches turn into hand holding, shared glances turn into him saving you a seat at his side. There's no more sneaking around late at night doing your best to avoid the others from catching you leaving Lucifer’s room.
If you were to get caught before making your relationship public, it would definitely start with Mammon walking in on an intimate moment. Perhaps it was a heated kiss that lasted a moment too long when Mammon barges into Lucifer’s study. Or maybe he catches Lucifer sneaking out from your room late one night.. he doesn't put the clues together until he mentions it in front of the others and they piece it together immediately. Get ready to be asked multiple questions and be stared at while they over analyze every single interaction you have with Lucifer to confirm their theory. Their antics are only put to an end when Lucifer has had enough, announcing that you are together and no, they do not get to ask any questions.
In all seriousness, no matter how they find out and even though there may be some grumbling, questions raised if Lucifer tricked you into loving him, there is no denying that you two ending up together feels right, that it was meant to be.
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you can VISIBLY see his smile DROP WHEN THE INTERVIEWER MENTIONS HARRY IM PISISINGMYSEEFHFKFK
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2023 Retrospective: What Cammie Learned About Publishing
There are threads of this nature going around on Twitter but since I know a lot of prospective authors are not using that platform I wanted to bring some of the advice I learned going indie onto here if there are people who are interested, scared, or on the fence.
MARKETING
This seems to be the big one that scares people off, I certainly know it was for me, so I want to offer some transparency here from what I learned.
You do not have to get on Tiktok. I know, I know. But you really don't! I've been on there since February and only have 200 followers. My sales are fine. I learned that it's not for me and devoted my energy to other platforms I found more rewarding like Twitter and Instagram, and even Tumblr!
You do have to market, sorry. This is an unavoidable truth of whatever publishing route you choose but especially indie. The market is oversaturated and everyone is clawing for attention so do your best to give yourself a fighting chance to stand out. My advice? Pick the platforms you hate the least and grow there organically. Make connections with people. Be casual. Don't take yourself so seriously. Eventually, you'll come across the audience you need.
Appearances are everything. Do your best to learn some basic form of graphic design as people's eyes are drawn to appealing imagery. That includes your cover. Sorry. You don't have to break the bank making your book beautiful and the tools are there to teach yourself but people DO judge a book by its cover. Again, give yourself a fighting chance.
Trope maps, one-line pitches, and comp titles. I know we hate them on this corner of the internet but I can't deny their utility. They're pithy, easy to consume when someone is scrolling by and easy to remember. You can add a summary if you want but this is just to catch people's eyes NOW.
CONSISTENCY IS KEY. You need to have the persistence to keep posting and posting and posting even if you think you're hitting a constant wall. If you know you're due to take a break get used to scheduling content in advance. Marketing rule says someone needs to see something at least 7 times for it to register in their brain. Silence the troll in your head calling you annoying.
Paid ads are hit or miss. I've tried several at this point and I have my pet platforms, I'm open to talking about this more if someone is interested. More expensive =/= better. If you've got even £2-5 to spare on a Pinterest ad that can make all the difference.
Character art is an unexpected marketing push. I see a lot of interest when people post art of their OCs but of course that depends on expenses. But if you have artistic skill of your own that's something you can use to your advantage.
SELLING
I sold 1100 copies of WTSA in under six months. To be transparent, this was a combination of paid advertising and jumping on opportunities when I saw them. Here's what I learned.
Try and hold off on pre-orders until you have a cover reveal. It goes back to the image thing I mentioned, people are more likely to be invested when they see the finished product.
Short pre-order window if possible. You may end up losing steam otherwise but if you have a more fixed idea of your timeline this can vary.
Amazon is king. I went wide and the results have been disappointing. I am still wide with WTSA but I went into KU with TSS and will likely stay there for the promotional opportunities. I still think wide is a valuable endeavour but Amazon has a chokehold on the market.
Genre is queen. The best indie titles are selling mostly if they're hitting the right niche. That doesn't mean you have to "write to market" but it does mean that if you know your title is unconventional and goes against the grain then be prepared to KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE. Find out where they gather and make sure you're there.
Be on the lookout for promotions. I use the Kobo promotions window frequently, joined a sales campaign and ran my own free campaigns. The biggest one was Bookbub of course but that's the Holy Grail for a reason. It's pricey and it's exclusive. But prior to Bookbub I sold 400 books on my own steam.
REVIEWS
It's fine and okay to be exclusive with ARCs. Readers aren't entitled to ARCs anymore than authors are entitled to ARC readers. It's a marketing tool and it makes sense to narrow in on your demographic.
Don't read them unless you can handle it. Most people say don't read them at all and I'm inclined to agree. But if you really can't control the curiosity then make sure you have the stomach for it. There will be people who will make unjust criticisms about your work and by extension you as a person. You have to let it slide as best as you can.
Bad reviews will not kill your book and GR ratings are not everything. Search up your favourite book and look at the average score if you feel like you've fucked up, it's an instant mood lifter.
Reviews do help the algo but word of mouth is key. You're going to want to help inspire readers to recommend your book and keep talking about it everywhere to drum up interest. This is something you cannot control, however, but being present on social media can help.
DO NOT NEGATIVELY REVIEW ANOTHER INDIE AUTHOR'S BOOK. Just don't. It will breed bad faith between you and colleagues and might kill networking opportunities. Just don't do it.
GENERAL ADVICE
There is still a stigma about self-publishing but it is going away. The success of the giants is indisputable and many indies are going hybrid and getting 6-7 figure deals from interested publishers.
Find your people. You do not have to put up with fellow writers who disrespect you and your work.
You do not have to break the bank to go indie. Seek out connections with fellow authors and ask them what they paid. They may be able to help you out securing a cheaper deal.
It's all going to be okay. 💕
That's all from me!
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i really hate it when you're having an amazing day but that one person just gotta ruin it
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The consistent dehumanization language used in describing Palestinians in western media is unfathomable. The consistent denial of seeing our children as children. For everybody seeing this, don't fall into this, seek out the truth and educate yourself because that's the best and only way we can help people in Palestine. We have to amplify their voices.
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At least 14,128 Palestinians, including 5,840 children, have been killed in Gaza since 7 October, according to the Palestinian health authority.
For weeks, Israel has threatened northern residents to relocate south for “safety” or risk getting bombed themselves. However, according to the UN, some 160,000 people have opted to remain in the north, as nowhere is deemed safe in the Strip.
The army has recently intensified its bombing in the south, and is ordering civilians to relocate, once more, leaving them in fear of having no safe areas to go to.
Around three-quarters of Gaza’s population, some 1.7 million people, have been displaced since 7 October, with many seeking refuge in UN-run schools and in hospitals.
However, the Israeli army has bombed hospitals, schools, mosques, churches and other civilian structures. In northern Gaza, all hospitals are now totally out of service, the health ministry said, with many still housing patients and displaced people.
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i think waiting together is a love language. wait for the train with me, so we can talk a little longer. wait for dinner with me, we can slow dance in the kitchen. wait for me until i can talk after crying my eyes out, hold me, we will figure it out. wait for me when it gets rough, i know i can get through this (with you). wait for me in the car, this song is too good to not finish listening to it. wait for the first snow with me, cold red noses and bright eyes. lets wait for each other, i love you.
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beige: lattes, dry fields, footprints, easels, cat fur, pottery, fresh-baked cookies. your essence is beige: you are an even-tempered and comforting presence. you take refuge in your sanctuary and creature comforts; the warmth you exude flees from spontaneity or change. you are consistent and indulgent. you are the sleepy. you are the satiated. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of brown, umber, tawny, and ashen, who share your patient nature. you are also drawn to the expressive souls sky and cream, who will help you grow and teach you to explore new ideas. however, you may struggle to get along with the spontaneous personalities of blush and lilac who seem too frivolous.
tagging @rosesoflilac @satoruhour @lvminy <333
yall pls take this what color is your aura quiz
terracotta
canyons, woven rugs, bandanas, pottery pieces, matchsticks, cattails, broken nails. your essence is terracotta: you are a building storm, autonomous and resolute. you build your walls strong; no one can see your vulnerabilities, not when you keep them within your rich internal life. you are disciplined and devoted to your friends, but rarely show them weakness in return. you are the guardian. you are the wolfdog. you find kinship in like-minded individuals of tawny, garnet, red, and brown, who share your strong resolve. you are also drawn to the open-minded souls mauve and honey, who will help you grow and show you that it is alright to be emotionally attached. however, you may struggle to get along with the withdrawn personalities of jade and chiffon who are self-doubting.
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i could glow pink in my room if i wanted to. if i felt like it.
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Fuck sex. I am tryna be your home, your safe place, your go to person, the reason your mental health is getting better.
We still gonna have rough sex tho.
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Of those who do you think are older than Sonny?
A: Those who didn't get up to greet him 😄
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