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Whispering About The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Warmup - Casey Jones.
hey I’m drawing TMNT all month give me a shout if there’s some you want to see
ko-fi | commissions open| Patreon
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Downloaded a new lineart brush on my csp, so I decided to mess around with it using these two dorks <3
(Figuring out the angle of how to draw Leo’s plastron btw was so fucking difficult dear LORD)
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How to praise writers and influence fics
I’ve seen a lot of posts recently reminding readers to leave feedback on fics, which is great!! Writers deserve all the love they can get. Likes, reblogs, comments, messages, these are the lifeblood of writers. They are proof that people are reading, that they’re enjoying, and that they want more.
But maybe readers don’t know what to say. Maybe you’re new to Tumblr, new to reading fan fiction, shy, or just not sure how to say what you want to say.
Let me start by saying, no matter how popular the blog or how cool you think they are, everyone loves a compliment. If you’re worried about sounding silly or bothering people, let me assure you- a message will make your writer do a happy dance (depending on the writer, they may actually get up and dance. I have.)
Here’s the basic ways of communicating with writers on Tumblr:
Likes and kudos- these are great, they’re the high-fives in this world. They’re the “hey, nice” nod.
Reblogs- even better, because they mean exposure. More people see the story and that makes us really happy. A reblog with a comment is amazing, especially one that entices others to read. These make a writer’s day.
Comments and messages- these are the thing that keeps us going. Most of us have anon turned on- and if we don’t, just let us know you want a private reply. (And, if your writer has anon off, it probably means they’ve been getting hate and deserve extra love.)
Recommendations- recs are like coming in to work to find someone baked your favorite cake and left it on your desk. Recommendations make your writer feel so loved and valued!
So, that’s all good, but what do you actually SAY to writers? It doesn’t have to be much or take a lot of time.
A simple “This is great/funny/hot!” is wonderful. "Best fic I’ve read this week!“ "Funny as hell and cute too.” "You have to read this, it’s awesome!“ "I can’t wait for more of this.” "I hope you keep going!“ These are great in reblogs and in messages.
Even better is specific feedback. We love specific feedback, because it tells us what readers liked and what they didn’t. Want to influence our next fic? Tell us what you liked about this one and I bet you it will keep showing up! Specific feedback is just telling the writer what you liked. It doesn’t have to be long or complicated, either. (But if you write a lot, we will love you so much.)
Was there a character you liked? Talk about them: "I love how you wrote X” “Y was so funny!” "OMG I wanted to STRANGLE Q!“ "You can really feel X’s frustration.” "Y has so much depth, they’re a really well-rounded character.“ "R says so much with so few words, it’s amazing.”
What about a part or line you enjoyed? "That bit in the park- LOVE IT.“ "I have never read a better description of a cup of tea.” "The way you wrote about his fear, that was heartbreaking.“
Was there a part that made you feel something? Happy, sad, angry? "That last sentence killed me, he’s so broken.” "I wanted to jump around when they finally kissed!“ "This chapter was so tense, my heart was pounding by the end.”
Did the characters or plot or setting remind you of your life? "I live in Brussels, that’s just how that street looks.“ "When Y talked about R, I knew exactly how he felt.” "You captured that lost, aimless feeling perfectly; I’ve so been there.“
Are there unanswered questions? Mention how much you want the answers. "I can’t wait to find out what’s in the basket!” "That was a cliffhanger ending, wow.“ "How is she going to explain THAT?” (some writers are touchy about predicting, though, so stay away from “I bet he’ll throw that letter out.” or “X is clearly coming back.”)
A few closing notes: be enthusiastic if that’s your style, go crazy with exclamation marks, smileys, caps! Tell a writer if you’re rereading their work- very little makes us happier than knowing our writing has the staying power for a second, third, sixth, tenth read. Did a reread give you a new insight or feeling about the fic? Tell us! We will be so excited to hear. And remember, recommendations are wonderful- putting up a random post tagging your favorite writers or fics you’re enjoying will show the writers that they’re writing is more than a flash in the opan and they’ll get some new readers too!
We can’t do this writing thing without you guys. So thank you so much! Without readers, we’re just talking to ourselves. We love and appreciate you for reading- but we need to know you’re doing it. We need feedback like we need air. Don’t let your favorite writers suffocate! :)
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Actually, I feel like people need to see the whole page, because…
thinkin about this panel of the tmnt archie comics where raph punches fucking adolf hiter in the face
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“Under no circumstances should you ever go above ground!”
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Last chance!
So, the winners from the semifinal TMNT voice acting polls were: Donatello (2003), Raphael (2012), and Donatello (Rise)!
Now they will battle it out to find the final winner!
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I wanted to experiment with color palettes.
I got the color palette from Pinterest.
Honestly I wasn't sure about this challenge, but if I'm being honest, the color palette really sped up the process. I had a lot of fun with this, and I'll probably do this again.
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Do you ever see something like this:
and think, "This'll be a fun little thing to read while I wait."
And then you read it and you're fundamentally changed as a person and you're left staring off into the middle distance as you contemplate life and love and connection and what it all means?
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Laughing Donnie. This is my first Bit animation.
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Painted over an old Raph sketch
It looks weirdly angsty but I can't tell you why lol
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I made plastic canvas portraits of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
I'm considering doing some of the other Turtles in this style but I haven't quite decided yet.
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Absolutely! I mean, with Cam Clarke as his *ahem* "vocal coach", how could he not be an excellent singer?
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My TMNT (1987) headcanon: Leo is the only one who sings in his spare time. He has a beautiful voice, like a ninja-trained Freddie Mercury, minus the flamboyant stage presence. It's a secret talent he's kept hidden from his brothers, even from Splinter, who's always trying to get him to join the dojo's "Turtle-Tones" choir.
Leo's singing is his way of expressing himself, a creative outlet that helps him cope with the pressures of fighting Shredder and Krang. He's a closet romantic, and his favorite tunes are love ballads from the 80s. He's obsessed with Wham!'s "Careless Whisper" and can belt out the lyrics with George Michael-esque flair. When no one's looking, he'll grab a makeshift microphone (usually a wooden spoon or a broom handle) and croon in front of the sewer's makeshift mirror, practicing his vocal runs and harmonies.
Raph, Mikey, and Donnie have no idea about Leo's secret passion. They think he's just being his usual, stoic self, but little do they know, their fearless leader is a softie at heart. He's written his own songs, too – ninja-themed love songs, of course. "In the Shadows of the Night," "Turtle Tears," and " Cowabunga, My Heart" are some of his originals.
The only one who's remotely suspicious is April O'Neil. She's caught glimpses of Leo humming in the sewer's corridors or caught a snippet of his singing while she's reporting live from the streets of New York. She's curious, but she's not one to spill the beans.
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