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#writeblr tag! I tag everyone that sees this to join :)

I'd like to start doing tags cause it gives me an excuse to write something haha.

🤐 Do you like keeping projects secret or do you like talking about them?

A bit of both. I'll talk about it in depth with very close friends, family, and apparently the internet. But if we're acquaintances, I won't mention it at all!

💀 Do you have a fic/story you regret writing?

Nope! I guess I haven't written enough to feel any regrets about my work.

😴 How do you deal with writers block? Or, do you ever put a story aside for a while when things aren't working?

I hate writer's block! Especially when I'm in a creative mood but nothing seems to come out. So instead of working on other things, I continue to work on the story but I'll make a pinterest board or something related to the novel so my mind is still within the world.

🙈 Name a story you pretend doesn't exist?

I have no answer for this question lol.

❤️‍🩹 Do you like to have happy endings in stories? Bittersweet?

Happy endings. Always. Sad/terrible endings linger with me and I won't get over it for days/weeks.

💌 What has been the nicest comment you've received?

A friend told me she felt like she was reading an actual ARC on Netgalley!

👽 What's the weirdest idea you've had for a story?

I wouldn't say it's the weirdest idea but it has to do with the dead being able to cross into the living world.

🤓 Nerdiest thing youve done in the name of writng?

Start a #writeblr?? LOL.

😈 What's an evil idea of yours that you're most proud of?

Hmmm.... i have no idea lol.

👼 Do you like pushing bounds? Or do you stick to conventions in writing?

Since I'm new to writing, I stick to the conventions cause my brain needs parameters in order to function.

💣 Do you like writing cliff hangers? Why?

Yes! It keeps the reader engaged and wanting moooree.

💭 How do you come up with your story ideas? Do you like prompts? Do you like visual pictures for inspo or written dialogues?

Yes, I come up with my story ideas that are loosely based off my life. I don't use prompts and I use pinterest as visual inspiration for myself that helps me write!

🤯 Is there a scene of yours that just gave you a "mind blown" response? A plot detail that you absolutely love? Like you are so excited about it and it was so fun to get on page?

YES! For my current WIP, I came up with the conflict first but figuring out HOW the conflict was going to unravel/reveal itself was difficult and then one day, it clicked.

👀 Any snippets you could share?

I guess this goes with the first question "am I secretive with my writing" and umm. yah. I guess I am. So no, no sharing. FOR NOW!

🫂 Where do you go to find support? Any shoutouts you wanna give?

My friends, tumblr, myself LOL.

👣 Who are some great influencers in your writing? Or blog?

Lauren Asher, Tessa Bailey, and Lianne Moriarty are my favourite authors when it comes to writing.

🧞‍♂️. Is there something you wish you could change in one of your stories?

Yes. I wish I could better describe food.

🦸‍♀️ Do you have a role model in writing?

Lauren Asher, Tessa Bailey, and Lianne Moriarty.

🦷 Any world building details you love to include in writing from the original source? Or for original writers--what's a WB detail that has been most fun to work with?

The world is in my hometown, Winnipeg. But the places mentioned are all fictional!

Another Writers ask game

Get to know your mutuals/writers you follow! Reblog and have fun! Send an emoji to ask a question!

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🤐 Do you like keeping projects secret or do you like talking about them?

💀 Do you have a fic/story you regret writing?

😴 How do you deal with writers block? Or, do you ever put a story aside for a while when things aren't working?

🙈 Name a story you pretend doesn't exist?

❤️‍🩹 Do you like to have happy endings in stories? Bittersweet?

💌 What has been the nicest comment you've received?

👽 What's the weirdest idea you've had for a story?

🤓 Nerdiest thing youve done in the name of wriitng?

😈 What's an evil idea of yours that you're most proud of?

👼 Do you like pushing bounds? Or do you stick to conventions in writing?

💣 Do you like writing cliff hangers? Why?

💭 How do you come up with your story ideas? Do you like prompts? Do you like visual pictures for inspo or written dialogues?

🤯 Is there a scene of yours that just gave you a "mind blown" response? A plot detail that you absolutely love? Like you are so excited about it and it was so fun to get on page?

👀 Any snippets you could share?

🫂 Where do you go to find support? Any shoutouts you wanna give?

👣 Who are some great influencers in your writing? Or blog?

🧞‍♂️. Is there something you wish you could change in one of your stories?

🦸‍♀️ Do you have a role model in writing?

🦷 Any world building details you love to include in writing from the original source? Or for original writers--what's a WB detail that has been most fun to work with?

🫶 Asker gives a complement!

🫵 Receiver compliments themselves!

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How to show emotions

Part V

How to show grief

a vacant look

slack facial expressions

shaky hands

trembling lips

swallowing

struggling to breathe

tears rolling down their cheeks

How to show fondness

smiling with their mouth and their eyes

softening their features

cannot keep their eyes off of the object of their fondness

sometimes pouting the lips a bit

reaching out, wanting to touch them

How to show envy

narrowing their eyes

rolling their eyes

raising their eyebrows

grinding their teeth

tightening jaw

chin poking out

pouting their lips

forced smiling

crossing arms

shifting their gaze

clenching their fists

tensing their muscles

then becoming restless/fidgeting

swallowing hard

stiffening

holding their breath

blinking rapidly

exhaling sharply

How to show regret

scrubbing a hand over the face

sighing heavily

downturned mouth

slightly bending over

shoulders hanging low

hands falling to the sides

a pained expression

heavy eyes

staring down at their feet

Part I + Part II + Part III + Part IV

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Some examples of challenging obstacles for characters to face

Personal Tragedy: The sudden loss of a loved one throws the protagonist into a state of grief and despair, forcing them to navigate the complex emotions of mourning while still grappling with their responsibilities and goals.

Betrayal: A trusted friend or ally betrays the protagonist, revealing hidden agendas or turning against them at a critical moment, leaving the protagonist feeling betrayed and alone, and forcing them to reevaluate their relationships and alliances.

Physical Limitations: The protagonist suffers a debilitating injury or illness that threatens to derail their plans and ambitions, leaving them physically weakened and vulnerable, and forcing them to find new ways to adapt and overcome their limitations.

Social Prejudice: The protagonist faces discrimination or prejudice based on their race, gender, sexuality, or social class, making it difficult for them to achieve their goals and forcing them to confront systemic injustice and inequality.

Impossible Choices: The protagonist is faced with a series of impossible choices, each with its own moral or ethical consequences, forcing them to weigh the lesser of two evils and grapple with the fallout of their decisions.

Internal Conflict: The protagonist battles with their own inner demons, such as addiction, trauma, or mental illness, which threaten to sabotage their efforts and undermine their sense of self-worth and purpose.

Rivalry: The protagonist finds themselves locked in a bitter rivalry with a formidable adversary, such as a rival athlete, business competitor, or romantic rival, pushing them to their limits as they strive to outmaneuver and outwit their opponent.

Existential Crisis: The protagonist wrestles with profound existential questions about the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and their place in the universe, confronting their own mortality and searching for purpose and meaning amidst the chaos and uncertainty of existence.

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List of character flaws that can be prominent in villains

Rebellion: Strong opposition to authority figures and societal norms.

Manipulativeness: Tendency to exploit others for personal gain.

Cruelty: Enjoyment or indifference to causing suffering in others.

Narcissism: Excessive self-love and lack of empathy for others.

Arrogance: Overestimation of one's own abilities and importance.

Impulsiveness: Acting without considering consequences or long-term effects.

Deceitfulness: Habitual lying and deception to achieve goals.

Entitlement: Belief that one is inherently deserving of special treatment or privileges.

Distrust: Difficulty trusting others, often stemming from past betrayals or trauma.

Insecurity: Deep-seated feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness, leading to defensive or aggressive behavior.

Jealousy: Resentment towards others' successes or possessions.

Vengefulness: Desire for revenge against perceived wrongs or slights.

Machiavellianism: Willingness to manipulate and exploit others for personal gain.

Sadism: Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Paranoia: Irrational suspicion and distrust of others' intentions.

Egocentrism: Difficulty seeing beyond one's own perspective and needs.

Addiction: Dependency on substances or behaviors that impair judgment and control.

Rage: Explosive outbursts of anger or violence.

Perfectionism: Setting unattainably high standards for oneself and others, leading to frustration and resentment.

Hubris: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to downfall.

Sociopathy: Lack of empathy or remorse for one's actions, often accompanied by manipulative behavior.

Psychopathy: Antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and disregard for social norms and moral standards.

Obsession: Fixation on a particular person, goal, or idea to the detriment of everything else.

Fearfulness: Paralyzing fear or anxiety that drives destructive behavior.

Isolation: Withdrawal from social interactions and relationships, leading to further detachment and hostility.

Codependency: Unhealthy reliance on others for validation and self-worth, often resulting in manipulative or controlling behavior.

Nihilism: Belief in the meaninglessness of existence, leading to a disregard for moral and ethical considerations.

Megalomania: Delusions of grandeur and a desire for unlimited power and control.

Impatience: Frustration with delays or obstacles, leading to rash decisions and reckless actions.

Self-destructiveness: Subconsciously sabotaging one's own success or well-being due to deep-seated issues or trauma.

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Character flaws for an anxious character

Constant worrying: Obsessively fretting over even the smallest details.

Overplanning: Creating elaborate contingency plans for every possible scenario.

Indecisiveness: Struggling to make decisions due to fear of making the wrong choice.

Social anxiety: Feeling extremely nervous or uncomfortable in social situations.

Perfectionism: Setting impossibly high standards for themselves and others.

Avoidance behavior: Dodging situations or responsibilities that trigger anxiety.

Overapologizing: Saying sorry for everything, even when it's not their fault.

Hyperawareness of physical sensations: Being overly sensitive to bodily sensations and interpreting them as signs of impending doom.

Catastrophizing: Jumping to the worst-case scenario in any given situation.

Need for reassurance: Constantly seeking validation or reassurance from others.

Rumination: Getting stuck in a loop of negative thoughts and overanalyzing past events.

Difficulty relaxing: Finding it hard to unwind and let go of stress.

Overthinking: Overanalyzing every word or action, leading to anxiety about social interactions.

Physical symptoms of anxiety: Experiencing symptoms like sweating, trembling, or rapid heartbeat in stressful situations.

Avoidance of confrontation: Going to great lengths to avoid conflict or uncomfortable conversations.

People-pleasing: Putting others' needs and desires above their own to avoid conflict.

Overpreparation: Spending excessive time and energy preparing for events or tasks.

Self-doubt: Second-guessing their abilities and decisions due to fear of failure.

Fear of the unknown: Feeling anxious about uncertain or unfamiliar situations.

Imposter syndrome: Believing they are not worthy of their achievements and fearing they will be exposed as a fraud.

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Reblog the writers’ fortune cookie for luck!

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*taps mic* Is this on?

Hi all! So it has been A WHILE. I've been in lurker mode for...longer than I'd like to admit. But, I wanted to share some news that some writeblrs may find interesting:

A developer friend and I are building a writing app.

We're getting close to alpha testing soon and opened up our Discord community recently. I'm hoping in time, we'll have a community that makes it super easy for writers to view each others' WIPs and find other like-minded writers. If you're interested in either joining our alpha test (we need plenty of testers) or the community, please reply here or DM me! Reblogs of course appreciated here to spread the word!

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Oh. My. God.

I use google docs for literally EVERYTHING. This is terrifying but I also don’t want to pay for a writing program. I guess I gotta do some research..

dang LOOK its chuck tingle talkin to wired magazine about the danger of technology functioning as unchecked corporate utilities. was nice to give this little quote. good article

#writing community #apps and software #writing #writer community #writers on tumblr #writeblr #novel writing #writer stuff

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Writing Description Notes:

Updated 6th June 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

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Gave my desktop a Y2K makeover 💕

When I was a kid I had a Geocities website that JUST had pictures of Sailor Moon 😂 Creating this made me so happy and gave me all the happy feels ✨

#y2k aesthetic #y2kcore #y2k moodboard #y2k nostalgia #geocities #millennials #macbook #apple aesthetic #desktop

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I just watched The Godfather 3 for the first time and WHO APPROVED THIS STORY LINE?? WHO APPROVED THIS SUB-PLOT?? WHY ARE PEOPLE NOT FREAKING OUT THAT THESE TWO PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE ARE FIRST COUSINS!??!!!??

I was joking with my husband the entire time about the weird sexual tension between these two characters and I DIDN'T THINK SOMETHING WAS ACTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN.

Anyway, The Godfather 3 is garbage. The Godfather is a duology and that's it.

Periodt.

#movies #movie review #the godfather #the godfather 3 #entertainment #wtf is this #wtf is going on

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Literally the best feeling.

when u come up with a tiny change for your story that not only makes the writing flow better but also hammers in the character motivations and story theme

#writer stuff #writing community #writers on tumblr #novel writing #writerblr

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This reminds me of the time I was in Fine Arts and I decided to add ants across the painting for funsies, for purely aesthetic purposes. I got REAMED out by my peers and professor cause making art needed to have symbolism, a purpose. Which I completely understand but also my REASON WAS that it made the painting interesting, appealing. So.. that’s the reason????

It honestly happened 10 years ago and it still bothers me when I think about it 😂 cause what’s the difference between someone who paints landscapes to capture its beauty than me painting a few ants cause I think they’re cool?

I still stand by my ants. I do not regret the ants.

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A piece of writing advice I've always fucking hated is "only add things that further the plot." Because no. Add stuff for fun. Give your mom a cameo. Have these characters be in love because. And yes, have characters die because. There doesn't have to be a reason for everything. The universe doesn't give a reason for everything. Why should you? And if you never add stuff for fun, you're never going to have fun.

#life update #traumatic memories #still healing

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Reblogging cause this deserves to live in my timeline forever.

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