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renee-writer · 3 months

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#writers write #from x #neil gaiman #true

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the-ellia-west · 1 month

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Thinkin about that one thing where time is said to be the 4th dimension

And it's like us to 2 dimentional creatures, just walk out, there's an open space right there.

Fantasy concept

Mortal: *In a situation* God, how do I escape?

Their Patron God: Just fuckin... step out

Mortal: Excuse me?

PG: Just... fast forward to a time when you're not in prison

M: Wat

PG: You can do that right?

M: ???

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feralchaton · 2 months

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Unnecessary melodrama, somehow equating hurtful bullshit to mean someone cares. Too many are used to and craving that. Real doesn't appreciate showing up or tuning into false or strategically unsound. It waits within the moment of truth, which is often deafening silence.

In the peace found following strewn pieces left in the wake of unseen battles; amidst piles of rotting and desecrated trust, alongside bludgeoned and bloodied betrayals of massacred truth and ideal; epiphany found. Obvious and lacking, the overplayed and anticlimactic knowledge of 'What in the literal, actual...? Who cares? I do.'

Don't go with it - flow with it and navigate your way.

#navigate your way #play or slay #stay & play #if you want to #spilled ink #spilled words #spilled thoughts #feralchaton #writers write #censors censor #words #mots #palabras #healing is a process #what the fuck ever #quotes #keep going

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spiced-wine-fic · 2 months

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#Writing #writers write #not that hard with Silmarillion characters it must be said 😏

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novemberhope · 6 days

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This is in reference to this post

I kept this in my ask box because I don't really have a wip yet... but then I decided to write a few lines anyway (Azura fighting during Marineford and coming across an old aquaintance of hers)

"So you showed up too," Crocodile mused, very much blocking her path towards Luffy.

"The government called," Azura replied, holding her sword ready. Which was kind of pointless. The moment he turned into sand, she would not be able to fight him anymore.

"And you came running," he replied. "You really are becoming their lapdog, aren't you?"

She rolled her eyes. It wasn't like she had a choice. It was too soon to strike. This was a part she had to play for a little while longer.

"I'm as much their lapdog as you ever were, Crocodile," she said.

He raised his eyebrows at his, watching her carefully. "Interesting..."

And... that's it. You can send me more 🌹, I'll try to come up with something. If you prefer something about a certain character / OC, just include the name(s).

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wackyart · 1 year

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Dnd Prompts (again)

(Based on Celtic Mythology this time because you can take the forest out of the girl, but you can't take the girl from the forest :D )

A group of adventurers stumble upon an ancient burial site in the heart of a misty Celtic forest. They soon discover that the site is guarded by a powerful druidic spirit that will only let them pass if they prove themselves worthy in a test of strength, wisdom, and bravery.

A powerful Celtic warlord hires a band of adventurers to retrieve a magical relic that was stolen from him by a group of ruthless bandits: Excalibur. The relic is said to be cursed, and whoever possesses it will suffer a terrible fate.

A young bard sets out on a quest to find the legendary harp of the Dagda, a powerful artifact that can control the forces of nature. Along the way, the party must overcome treacherous obstacles and face fierce enemies, some being ancient spirits, other being treacherous changeling.

Your party discovers an ancient dwarven underground temple dedicated to a forgotten Celtic goddess. As they explore the temple, they uncover dark secrets and ancient curses that threaten to consume them...

A druidic order discovers that a powerful demon is planning to invade their forest and destroy their sacred grove. They call upon a group of adventurers to help them defend their home and vanquish the evil, not really saying the name of said Demon. The party realizes later on that this "Demon" is none other than a friend they made during their previous quests, but something has changed as you stare into those dead eyes and lifeless smile...

A powerful lich has taken control of a once-beautiful Celtic city and turned it into a dark, twisted realm of the undead. A group of brave heroes must navigate the labyrinthine city and defeat the lich before it's too late as the disease spreads, leaving vines invade your body, little by little until they squeeze your lungs slowly, leaving you breathless in this village of death.

A group of adventurers is hired by a wealthy merchant to escort a valuable cargo across treacherous Celtic lands. Along the way, they must navigate dangerous terrain, fend off raiders and bandits, and confront the spirits of the land, Morrigan. And she is absolutely not happy to see you roaming across her land...

Your party discovers a lost shrine dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. They soon discover that the shrine is guarded by a powerful and vengeful spirit that will stop at nothing to protect it. They have to find a way to bring the powerful potion of Alaunos back to their kingdom to heal the Queen but have to pass trials to determine if they deserve it. Your party must win the trials if your players want to be able to go back and save her.

A powerful sorceress seeks the help of a group of adventurers to retrieve an ancient tomb that contains a powerful spell who would be able to bring the dead lands of the planes back to life. The tomb is guarded by a fierce dragon that has made its lair in the ruins of an ancient Celtic castle.

A group of adventurers discovers an ancient standing stone circle that has the power to transport them to different realms and times. They must navigate the dangers of each realm they visit and overcome the challenges they face to find their way back home. But Pan has other plans for them...

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poetrybyonur · 1 year

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Whether we write from imagination or from our own personal experience, or that of someone else, there is always a story behind each poem, each word, each paragraph. There are people veiled between the lines, characters hiding behind each letter, a feeling playing like a musical score behind every piece a poet writes.

A piece I wrote ages ago back in 2017, that I redid. Music by The Ambientalist.

#poets on tumblr #love quotes #love poetry #romantic poetry #love poem #onurtaskiran poetry #romantic writer #gentleman poet #poets and writers #love #why i write #stories #feelings #sentiments #poetry #infj gentleman #infj poet #muse #writers write

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annbourbon · 2 months

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After reading What is...? by @creativepromptsforwriting (if you haven't read her blog or follow her WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!?)

I decided to add some of my notes here too. Because it's on the little things I've been studying every night to get better at writing. So please consider this post as part/collab of "What is...?"

★Please keep in mind that this comes from someone whose first language it's not english, so, what for some might be obvious, for others it is not.

Blurb? is a short promotional description on your book. But can also be used to promote movies and other things.

Needs: Hook + Keywords (define an audience) + keep it short and leave them wanting for more.

* Remember to check for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Nowadays you can use quotes from your book as promo too. Pinterest is your best ally here. Make a bunch of attractive images with a colorful quotes and upload it on your social media! ^♡^

Honestly when it comes to promos you should exploit it all (meaning: create quotes, collage, your cover, promos, etc!) Be your own fan. Create a playlist, ambience, set the mood. Let your own world drag you into the woods, do not resist it.

If you love it, other will love it too.

W.I.P.? Means Work in Progress. So you have yet a lot to do to finish your story. it's okay, it takes time \^♡^/

Pathetic fallacy Vs Personification?

Pathetic fallacy

It's specifically about giving emotions to something non-human (objects, nature, or animals)

Writers use the pathetic fallacy to evoke a specific mood or feeling that usually reflects their own or a character's internal state. While I have seen some detractors of using this technique, think of Emily Brontë novel, Wuthering Heights, or Shakespeare in several of his works like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear and Macbeth. Or Mary Shelly's Frankenstein. So study it and use it carefully and you should be fine. Times change but you should write however you want too.

Personification

On the other hand, is giving any human attribute to an object.

Think of The Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, and Toy Story as great examples of what personification is.

Atmosphere? is the way an author uses setting, objects, or internal thoughts of characters to create emotion, mood, or experiences for the reader.

For me Mary Shelley with Frankenstein is one of the most accurate examples I can give, but when I think about it, Robinson Crusoe, and Moby Dick, both feel tremendously claustrophobic and desperate to the reader, full of details, the time passes slowly and it's insufferable. Which in theory is not okay because the reader can drop the book but guess what? They're classic because you want to know what happens next. Which brings me to my next point, if you want to know more about the art of writing, you should try the following channels on YT:

Abbie Emmons

She has some interesting videos, but one crazy tip that will change your mind. It actually works. And don't worry, she keeps repeating it over and over so you learn it too. She also offers some courses and several activities like writing together (in case you're trying to write but can't, now you have a date!)

Ellie Dashwood

If you're into social dynamics, subtlety and want to get better writing period stories wether they are romantic or dramas, then she's your best bet. While she doesn't teach you how to write better she does teach you literature and history. And trust me, some of these things can be more than helpful. The way she analyzes and provides for clarification over social situations has made me understand not just Jane Austen but my own time in a different way.

Fiction Beast

This is showing me a lot of literature and making me read classics. Of course it wouldn't work if it wasn't because of Ellie but it's a must! because it does explains a lot.

Ana Neu

I just discovered her and Ellen so I can't say a lot of things but their videos have been really helpful with some of the things I've been working on especially with Fit or Die, so you should check out both of these girls.

Ellen Brock

and of course, he needs no introduction, but if you didn't know, he has several classes posted on his channel which have been helping me tremendously.

Brandon Sanderson

*Disclaimer: They're not paying me for doing promo. I just do this on my own account because I truly admire their work and effort put into it. Plus, I always do this for anyone if I truly admire the way they work. And I believe this is helpful for anyone with hopes of becoming an author. Even if it's just a hobby. Have fun~!

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jacquelynlscott · 1 year

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🧐 What is Characterization in Literature?

In literature, writers use characterization to teach readers about a character. There are two main elements of characterization: Direct and indirect.

🫵 Direct Characterization

Direct characterization means the writer directly tells a reader about a character. When characterized directly, there is little to no room for reader interpretation. Direct characterization examples include physical descriptions or the author outright stating facts about a character, like their job, relationships, etc.

📚 For example, from Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See:

“In a corner of the city, inside a tall, narrow house at Number 4 rue Vauborel, on the sixth and highest floor, a sightless sixteen-year-old named Marie-Laure LeBlanc kneels over a low table covered entirely with a model.”

Doerr directly characterizes Marie-Laure LeBlanc as a sightless sixteen-year-old. There is nothing up for interpretation about where she lives, her blindness, or her age.

👉 Indirect Characterization

Indirect characterization reveals information about a character through their actions, dialogue, thoughts, etc.

📚 For example, again from All the Light We Cannot See:

“All evening she has been marching her fingers around the model, waiting for her great-uncle Etienne, who owns this house, who went out the previous night while she slept, and who has not returned.”

In this passage, readers learn more about Marie-Laure: she is patient and focused, maybe even a little obsessive.

You may have noticed that Doerr mixes direct with indirect characterization in this passage, as writers often do. While readers learn more about Marie-Laure through her actions, Doerr also directly tells readers that her great-uncle owns the house.

🥸 Physical Descriptions

Physical descriptions of characters can work on three levels:

They tell readers what a character looks like.

They tell readers a little about what a character is like.

They tell readers more about the main character because of what they’re choosing to notice about other people.

🫠 When writing descriptions, keep in mind that it’s not really interesting to describe characters by their hair color or their eyes. Those kinds of descriptors don’t tell readers anything about the character.

Instead, try focusing on interesting or unique bits of the character. For example, you could talk about the ash between a character’s fingers. While strange, it gives readers a visual to latch onto while also indicating that this character must wash their hands a lot and not follow up with lotion. Are they OCD? Do they work in the medical field? But also, why is your MC noticing this? Are they judgmental?

The point is small, strange details can generate questions and intrigue, whereas “The woman had brown hair” does no work for any kind of character development. However, if that woman had blonde hair with ends so fried you can see them crunching and breaking off and brown roots two inches thick, that kind of hair description says a lot about who that character is as a person.

⛔ Characterization Don’ts

New writers often introduce characters in cliché ways. Here are some characterization mistakes to avoid:

Letting your character introduce themselves directly to your readers. For example, “Hi, my name is Mary, and I’m 53.” This might work for children’s or middle grade books, but otherwise, it’s best to avoid it.

Information dumping. In real life, people get to know each other over time, learning bits of information every time they see each other. Your characters should do the same.

Introducing your main character’s physical appearance by looking in a mirror or at a picture of themselves.

Introducing your main character as they start their day, such as waking up or showering. Instead, start your story in media res, which is Latin for “in the midst of things.” Start your story when the action begins.

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renee-writer · 3 months

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#writers write #editing #😂😅🤣

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jmal0 · 11 months

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𝙰 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚠𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚜

…𝒉𝒖𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆.

✍🏽🐇😆🧡

…. “𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒖𝒔 𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉,

𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐰 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧.

𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞’𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.”

 –𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝑲𝒆𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒂𝒄

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the-ellia-west · 28 days

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Food Themed Ask game 2.0!

🍄 Mushroom - What's the worst/most toxic relation your character has ever been in? What's the best?

🌽 Corn - Who's your POV or Most common POV?

🫐 Blueberry - What's one piece of dialogue that shows your character's personality?

🍏 Apple - What is your Character's favorite food and drink?

🍠 Yam - What is your character, when simplified to a single Trope?

🥨 Pretzel - Post a character Profile please?

🍷 Wine - How fucked up is your character on a scale of 1-Oh good God? And How do they deal with it?

🍞 Bread - What is your character's Motivation?

🍍 Pineapple - If Your character could steal one thing from a supermarket, what would they steal?

🥩 Meat - What is your character's (Murder) bodycount?

🍦 Ice-cream - How often is your character happy? Are they an Optimist or a Pessimist?

🥧 Pie - What is the sweetest thing your character has ever done for someone? Who was it? Why did they do it?

🍬 Candy - If your character had to choose a spouse in Stardew Valley, who would it be? If you don't know what stardew valley is, Give me a fun fact about your character.

@mk-writes-stuff @phoenixradiant @somethingclevermahogony @darkandstormydolls @latay7 @sunnyjustice @aestheic-writer18 @illarian-rambling @agirlandherquill @vyuntspakhkite-l-darling @pastellbg @nkikio

Please ask me these as well :] - I would love it

Also, feel free to ask my side blog @jakkon-and-rose-topic too, I've got another ask game over there you can ask either of my blogs!

Thank you! (Also this is open to anyone to play and ask questions! Please use it!)

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daisyvramien · 2 days

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Listen, I would love to be mysterious and like "disappear in the fog with a Mister Darcy allure" type of gal but for the love of God, I simply CANNOT shut it. Like genuinely. I'm working on Project H, my cold case/Thriller/paranormal & Dark Academia story and of course I gotta do research for it ya know ? Cause if there is a cold case to be solved, I sure as heck do NEED said-cold case first, right ?? I need to create it right ???!!!! I came across so much STUFF and the URGE to scream about everything I found out and ramble to my friends, but I CANNOT cause if I do then I give clues about said-story as a whole and oh mY GOD-

#author #book blog #bookblr #writers #writer #writers write #writeblr #writerscommunity #writers stru #writers struggle #writers meme #I NEED TO SCREAM #writing #fantasy books #indie author #ao3 writer #ao3 fanfic #booklover #self publishing

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feralchaton · 11 days

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Went out with a torch, found a lantern and myself. Somewhere between a mirror hovering in the sky - suspended in the forested darkness - treading not so gently where beasties fear not as falseness leers. A lifeline wrapped around my waist; golden chord among red threads and tape. One tug to salvation. Deep within reflecting pools, shimmering of hope; stars reminding fallen siblings of their fairy tale family time. Forgotten stories. Figures dissolve in beams of hazy mourning light. Glittering dust giving tighter hugs than effigy of mom & dad could muster.

feralchaton

#spilled ink #feralchaton #writing #writers write #musings #excerpts & snippets #words #mots #palabras #pieces of me

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novemberhope · 4 days

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sending some 🌹 your way

This is in reference to this post

Please remember to specify which character to include if you want someone specific.

Honestly... I never thought it would be this hard to write Monkey D Dragon. But it's good practice, too. Pity we know so few things about him.

Ellaria felt a knot of dread tighten in her chest. Her gift allowed her to glimpse into the future, and she had seen a vision that chilled her to the bone.

"Dragon," she implored, her voice trembling. "It's going to be a massacre. But it's not too late. It can still be prevented."

Dragon's gaze hardened. "Ellaria, you know this is a trap. We cannot risk our forces for this. We must focus on playing the long game. Those scumbags are not our target. The Celestial Dragons are."

"But does playing the long game entail sacrificing the innocent?" Ellaria countered. "Are we not bound to protect those in need, no matter the cost? And if we don't, aren't we as bad as those we seek to take down?"

Dragon sighed, his face heavy with regret. "The path to freedom is paved with sacrifice, Ellaria. We cannot afford to get sidetracked by every vision you see. I'm sorry."

"But what if it's not a distraction?" Ellaria pressed. "What if I'm meant to save those I see in danger? What if that's the reason I'm having those powers?"

Dragon's eyes narrowed. "Your gift is a powerful one, but it can also be a burden. You must learn to control your visions, not let them control you." "Yes," Ellaria said, slowly rising. "I thought so too once. But perhaps I was wrong. Perhaps I'm meant to take a different approach."

"Meaning... what?" Dragon asked, watching her carefully.

"Meaning I'm sorry... but I cannot let this one go."

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lenbryant · 2 months

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I'm definitely not a fan of Schwarzenegger (since he twice vetoed Marriage Equality as governor), but I think the first Terminator movies were dope. And, it's good to know in some instances a writer will win an argument. I guess it helps if the screenwriter is also the director.

#screenwriting #james cameron #the terminator #dialogue #writers write #film #movies #directors #writer director

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