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tildeathiwillwrite · 10 hours
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Tag Game: OC Voice
Thank you to @pluppsauthor for the tag!
My line: "How could you?!"
Gonna do this one with the Trials of the Six peeps!
Hiel: "I... you... how could you?! You honorless monster!" Jarsali: *stares, eyes wide* "How... how?!" Korfel: *hand on his sword, visibly shaken* "I... huh." Aquilar: "You... you monster! How could you do something like that?!" Raiann: *muttering* Nope. Nope nope noooooope--- Elya: *exhales slowly, hands curled into tight fists* "..." Za'ret: "Well... that's surprising."
Gently tagging @fourwingedwriter @thethistlegirlwrites @catwings-writes-things @pluttskutt @annakayy
@thewritingautisticat @faytelumos @spitefulbull @phoenixradiant and open tag! :D
Your line: "Typical."
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tildeathiwillwrite · 11 hours
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Comfort
I haven't written something like this in a while.
Prev - Next (give me a few hours)
Warning: Crying, hospital mentioned
Willow couldn't decide what hurt more. The three broken ribs or Athena's crying. She stood in front of her door, fingers hovering above the knob. Athena was sobbing.
"Go apologize." Logan instructed from his place in the front room.
Willow bit her lip, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door, "Athena I-"
"Go away." She sobbed from the other side, her voice cracking horribly.
Willow wanted to open the door. She wanted to say so many things. To tell Athena she was sorry for everything and pray she was forgiven.
Conflicted between respecting Athena's wishes and acting on her own, Willow sat in front of the door. She buried her head in her hands, silently cursing herself.
How do I always make the wrong decision? How do I always make her more stressed? She can't stop eating again. She hasn't gained back the weight from last time.
Neither knew how long they sat there, but, at some point the door was opened. Athena had done it. Opening it slightly at first then swinging it wide when she saw Willow.
She was quickly enveloped in a hug and Willow spoke softly into her ear, "I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I will tell you everything next time. I won't even get into a fight next time."
Athena hugged her back, tightly at first, but she quickly backed off when Willow tensed from her bruises, "Never do that again."
She did not fight when she was lifted into Willow's arms. Instead, she leaned into it. I can't lose her. I can't see her in the hospital again.
Athena let herself be carried away, deciding she didn't care if anybody saw what lies under her illusions. They always fall apart when she cries. The mole under her eye, the earplugs she always wore, and the missing pinky on her left hand. I'll fix them in the morning. She thought, falling asleep as she was pulled into Willow's room.
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tildeathiwillwrite · 11 hours
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tildeathiwillwrite · 11 hours
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Yep. Me too.
me writing: i am a god and reality bends to my whims
me proofreading: im too stupid to be alive
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tildeathiwillwrite · 12 hours
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What is...
On every What is Wednesdays I will explain a trope, a rhetorical device, or a literary technique in a few sentences. Put in the comments what you would like me to explain next.
What is... a drabble?
What is... dead dove?
What is... archetypal characters?
What is… deus ex machina?
What is… whump?
What is... plot bunny?
What is... canon vs. fanon?
What is… a headcanon?
What is… a plot hole?
What is… retcon?
What is… WIP?
What is… a sequel hook?
What is… a crossover?
What is… crack?
What is… a rarepair?
What is… a red herring?
What is… fluff?
What is… smut?
What is… OOC?
What is… a missing scene?
What is… Coda?
What is… a trope?
What is… Alpha vs. Beta Reader?
What is… a cliffhanger?
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tildeathiwillwrite · 15 hours
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I wrote one sentence then I stared at the document so long that my screen went black
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tildeathiwillwrite · 15 hours
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"designated narrative punching bag" sure is a way to describe someone who gets beat up for the plot lol
😊 What can make your OC smile even when they’re feeling down? What cheers them up and makes everything feel better for them? Is your OC generally a happy person and do they enjoy making others smile? What about your OC makes others happy?
Let's go with Ivander, because as my designated narrative punching bag, I gotta prove he's happy at least some of the time
Ivander generally is never having a great time, but hanging out with his friend Ceyrel always cheers him up. They gossip and tell jokes and make bets. Sometimes, when he's too out of it to leave his apartment, she comes over and makes food for him. Even though he'd never admit it, seeing her is always the highlight of his day. He also really likes doing paperwork for some goddamn reason. He finds it relaxing.
Another thing that cheers him up is his apartment itself. Ivander grew up in a very controlling household and was never able to have his own things, much less decorate how he wished. Even when he feels like shit, he relishes having a place that's all his own to feel like shit in.
As for if he's a generally happy person, no, he's not. He has this radial effect that makes everyone more annoyed and aggressive towards him, and only Ceyrel and Mashal are immune because Ceyrel thinks his hater behavior is funny and Mashal sees the best in everybody. He's just a generally unpleasant person to be around unless you dig past that catty shell, under which you might find some startlingly selfless sincerity.
Thanks for the ask!
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tildeathiwillwrite · 15 hours
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Character Voice Tag
Thanks @leahnardo-da-veggie for the tag!
My line: "Have I met you before?"
First time doing one of these, for the first one I'm going have each of MC's do the line (including from Wild & Grief, and my western story). In the future I may focus on the main cast of a specific WIP.
Lukas: "Do I know you from one of the Fortissimo outposts? I thought I remembered you from somewhere."
Rain: "Um, excuse me, do I know you from somewhere? I just thought I'd met you before."
Akita: 'Sh*t, where do I know this person from? Did they catch me pickpocketing them before or something?' "Huh? Oh nothing, I just thought I knew you from somewhere. Probably nothing."
Luna: "Have we met before? Did you go to the same college as me?"
Dusk: "Why do I know you? You're not from the Everden family are you?"
Bonus round!
Tinder (Wild & Grief): *furrows brows in confusion and points in lack of being able to speak*
Jesse (western WIP): "We wouldn't happen to have met before, have we? I sure hope not."
Tagging @tildeathiwillwrite, @finickyfelix, @decadentpandawasteland, @phoenixradiant, and anyone else that wants to! No big pressure, but feel free to if you want.❤
Your line: "How could you!?"
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tildeathiwillwrite · 19 hours
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LMAOOOOO He would hate that she calls him Heck but there's nothing he can do about it!!! I'm imagining a "tag along to catch some criminals!" interaction to go something like
Hector: whatever happens, you stay by Luc Lutian: *lying* sure thing Heck Luc, internally: is this a punishment? Did I do something wrong?
And no one gets seriously hurt but Hector and Luc have to rescue aforementioned criminals from some Home Alone-style shenanigans. Crime in the city significantly decreases after that night. Hector gains several new gray hairs.
OC Interaction Tag Game
My thanks to @tildeathiwillwrite for the tag! Sorry it took so long!
Rules: Provide a short description of your OC, then using the description given by the person who tagged you, describe how you think the two of them would interact.
Tagger's OC: Hector Epsilona is Caenum's resident Watcher (which is a detective/bodyguard/mercenary-type job). He knows the law (and its loopholes) very well, and uses both extensively, and enjoys a small amount of freedom to operate outside the law if he sees fit. He is extremely protective of and attached to those he cares about, especially his apprentice, Luc. He is generally polite, if a bit stern, and is always looking for a way to turn something into a lesson.
My OC: The Wheel has chosen...
Lutian!
Lutian is the 12-year-old crown princess of Knithren. She's good at pretty much everything, though she's not exceptional in any one field. For her age, though, she has a surprising grasp of wizardry, able to produce simple forces and temporarily create basic elements. She can be polite, but she prefers to be casual or mildly insulting, and loves playing tricks on people. She's only just begun to lay out a personal philosophy, but she practically idolizes her father and does her best not to do anything he seriously disapproves of, so she keeps her word and tries not to cause lasting harm to the people she nuisances. She abhors minders.
Their Interaction: Lutian would appreciate Hector's (or "Heck", as she's more likely to call him) deep knowledge of the law and the virtues he shares with her father, but she'd probably appreciate them from a distance. They wouldn't personally like each other all that much, as his stern nature and her hatred of being minded would clash almost immediately. The most surefire way to mend their relationship would be if Heck would let her "tag along to catch some criminals!" She'd let him lead the way and listen to what wisdom he has gladly so long as she can get a piece of the action.
NP tagging @pluppsauthor, @elizaellwrites, @aalinaaaaaa, and open tag!
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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*high-pitched screeching*
EEEEEEEEEEEEE I love it thank you so much! I'm adding this to his ref page immediately this is wonderful
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@tildeathiwillwrite Here ! I hope you'll like <333
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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NEED HELP WRITING? (a masterlist)
I have likely not added many that I've reblogged to this list. Please feel free to roam my blog and/or ask/message me to add something you'd like to see on this list!
Synonym Lists
Look by @writers-potion
Descriptors
Voices by @saraswritingtipps
Show, Don't Tell by @lyralit
Tips & Tricks
5 Tips for Creating Intimidating Antagonists by @writingwithfolklore
How To (Realistically) Make a Habit of Writing by @byoldervine
Let's Talk About Misdirection by @deception-united
Tips to Improve Character Voice by @tanaor
Stephen King's Top 20 Rules for Writers posted by @toocoolformedschool
Fun Things to Add to a Fight Scene (Hand to Hand Edition) by @illarian-rambling
Questions I Ask My Beta Readers by @burntoutdaydreamer
Skip Google for Research by @s-n-arly
Breaking Writing Rules Right: Don't Write Direct Dialogue by @septemberercfawkes
Databases/Resources
International Clothing
Advice/Uplifting
Too Ashamed of Writing To Write by @writingquestionsanswered
"Said" is Beautiful by @blue-eyed-author
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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How do I be cool like Jesus Christ
Be kind
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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[Insert Title Here]
Having fun with this series. No defined plot, just making it up as I go.
Italics will be the heat death of my universe
Prev - Next (Here eventually)
Warnings: bruises, broken ribs, crying, abandonment issues
Sable wasn't quite sure if her decision to follow Willow home was the best. She felt as though she had interupted their lives by butting in. Just standing to the side, watching Willow and Athena. They were so close already, Sable knew she had no chance of even aproaching a taste of their relationship.
Even Caelum had found somebody to talk with. He had a whole set of his jewelry, displaying them all as they floated in front of Logan. They were deep in conversation about metal types and magic techniques.
Sable reached into her pocket and traced her finger along her wand. It was made almost identical to Willow's, other than a difference in metal types. She really wanted to connect with them, but was unsure how to.
"Think fast!" Willow called across the room, tossing a donut hole in her direction.
Rather than catching it like a normal person, Sable stepped foreward and caught it between her teeth. It was a simple task really, she had practiced it for years with Caelum. Except he made it extra difficult by making them defy the laws of physics and just stop mid air.
Willow laughed, "I wasn't expecting that."
As Athena began to laugh with her, Sable couldn't help but join in. Had Willow known what was going through her head? She decided it didn't matter, she was being actively welcomed to join in.
They ended up hanging out for the rest of the day. It was the fastest Athena had ever made friends. She usually never approached anybody, expecting them to push her away, but they had come to her. Caelum and Sable were so nice, she could barely believe her luck.
So when they eventually left, Athena felt fulfilled. She had almost forgotten about Willow's dissappearance, well, until Logan brought it up.
"You've been avoiding me all day, let me look over those bruises." He stood, leaning heavily on his cane.
Logan masks pain with such effectiveness, it tricks most, but Willow has known him for years. "Don't hurt yourself, stay seated." She said, walking across the room.
Athena gasped in horror when Willow lifted her shirt to reveal some intense bruising on her lower ribs. She had gotten herself hurt before, but it still pained Athena whenever it happened.
Willow's torso was a disturbing purple. She winced as Logan carefully inspected the bruises. He looked up at her, unimpressed, "You said nothing was broken."
"I was being hopeful." She glanced at her roomate, and knew she had messed up.
Athena looked more hurt than Willow, "Why didn't you say anything to me? Why did both of you not say anything? Do you not trust me?"
"Athena that's not-" Willow panicked. Why do I always fuck everything up? She thought, watching the one she cared for most run off crying.
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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Three Days left on the WoW Birthday Event!!!
When May 1st hits, I'll announce the completionists and participants! Unfortunately, no fancy badges or anything (IDK how to make those 😅 maybe next year...) so I'll be pinging those who participated and completed the event! (If you don't want to be pinged or mentioned though, let me know ASAP!)
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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I know adverbs are controversial, but "said softly" means something different than "whispered" and this is the hill I will die on.
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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a mess of chargers (one for my phone, one for my watch, one for my earbuds)
a stack of books (all six narnia books in THE OBJECTIONALLY CORRECT ORDER)
my kindle (which I don't really use anymore it just sits underneath the books)
ocarina
aromatherapy lavender spray for the pillow I snuggle with
flashlight left over from the last time we lost power
chaplet
wooden bookmark with a pretty wood burned design and my name on it
i think what’s on a person’s nightstand is very telling so reblog this and put in the tags the things you have on your nightstand
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tildeathiwillwrite · 21 hours
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Story my dad told me when we were talking about this kind of thing once:
When I was a toddler, about 3-4ish, he was putting me down to bed. Pretty normal, just like any other night, nothing new here. Except right when he was about to turn off the lights, I looked him dead in the eye with my big blue toddler eyes and said to him: "Them is coming."
"Who?"
"Them."
He said that at the time it freaked him out a bit, but now he assumes I was probably talking about one of my sets of grandparents, but, being a toddler, I didn't specify.
So yeah. That happened.
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