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lgbtqwriting · 1 year

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Hi! I'm writing a fanfic and one of the main characters is trans, and I'm wondering if it's okay if I write his coming out scene as a sort of "from now on call me <insert name>". And also another thing: the character's pov I'm writing from is sort of set in the future, as in the whole fanfic is just a bunch of memories he remembers, and his friend came out to him a couple years after they met, so he knows his dead name. How should I write those memories before he came out? I don't want to use his birth name and I think it would be confusing if I'd say, for example, "that was the day Matthew told us to call him Matthew from now on". Also, any other tips for writing a trans character would be incredible.

Hope you're having a great day <3

Hey there!

I think having your trans character ask other characters to use his new name is a pretty smooth and efficient way to have him come out.

Here are some other tips for writing trans characters:

Tackling the elephant in the room: deadnames

Writing transmasc nonbinary characters vs. binary trans male characters

Writing transfem characters (pt. 1)

Writing transfem characters (pt. 2)

Writing nonbinary characters - navigating more "obscure" labels (ex. galactian system)

Writing characters with alternating/multiple sets of pronouns

Navigating your trans character's past

Accurately portraying gender dysphoria + trans self-discovery as a cis writer (pt. 1)

Accurately portraying gender dysphoria + trans self-discovery as a cis writer (pt. 2)

Coming out: keeping it casual

Writing queer identities that you don't share with your characters (as a queer person)

Accidental cissexism and unintentional misgendering from well-intentioned characters

How to seamlessly incorporate trans people and nonbinary genders into your sci-fi/fantasy setting (without stealing ideas from nonwhite cultures looking at you eon: the last dragoneye)

The barebones basics of writing genderfluid characters

#lgbtqwriting #writing trans characters #coming out story #queer representation in fiction #lgbtq+ representation #transmasc characters #trans male characters #transgender characters #coming out scenes

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i-circe · 1 year

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A Dearth of Representation, with hopes and dreams.

Since completing my debut novel, which is presently in the hands of my publisher at Brainspired Publishing, I have already started work on the second installment of the Mary Dubois Thriller series. Now that I’ve had that first drink of the nectar which pours from the fountain of the Imaginarium in my mind, I understand that it flows freely and is only limited by what I’m willing to write, by what…

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writingquestionsanswered · 18 hours

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– how to portray emotions/emotional responses – how to portray abuse of any kind – how to portray abusive relationships – how to portray toxic relationships – how to portray bullying – how to portray the loving bully trope – how to write explicit sex scenes – how to portray self harm or thoughts of self harm – how to portray unaliving in any way – how to portray coping with grief/loss – how to portray characters of specific diversities: —- cripplecharacters.tumblr.com for characters with disabilities —- @lgbtqwriting for LGBTQA+ characters —- @yourbookcouldbegayer for LGBTQA+ characters —- Abuse Victims masterlist via Clevergirlhelps —- writingwithcolor.tumblr.com for racial, ethnic, religious diversity

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accessible-art · 11 months

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Could you describe this piece of art, thank you very much? https://www.tumblr.com/lgbtqwriting/719106871619944448

absolutely! posted [ here ]

#not art #request #mod elya

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elytrafemme · 2 years

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Hey, I found Cough Syrup a few weeks ago and I'm absolutely in love! I'm new to Tumblr, I was wondering if you could recommend any writer blogs that are willing to give writing advice? I really appreciate it!

hi there! i really appreciate it, means a lot to me :D

iiii don't entirely know? i know that in general there's uhh @/lgbtqwriting which isn't like fandom specific or anything but it exists and can be pretty helpful! i don't really follow a lot of just strictly writing advice blogs though tbh. and it would really depend a lot of my mutuals are writers in this fandom and will probably get you writing advice if you just shot them an ask so i don't really know how to recommend if that makes sense?

uhhh followers if you wanna self promo or chime in here feel free!

#nightmare.ask #enraged-angry-bean

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aioba1503-sdm · 4 years

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Reminder to self:

Start working on a story about a space colony. A young man (who is also a doctor) is found in a damaged escape pod. He and the first mate start developing a relationship, but the captain (who is the first mates cousin) gets jealous and frames the doctor for murder with poison.

#storyidea #writingprompt #story prompt #lgbtq #lgbtq writers #lgbtqwriting #lgbtq story

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blueflowerprose-blog · 6 years

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Poetry is...

#spilled words #dead poets society #poets on tumblr #poetic #poet #creative writing #write #writer #writing #writers #lgbtpoetry #lgbtqwriting #lgbt #spilled ink #spilled thoughts

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strayonward · 6 years

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Untame

Untame yourself

From the wrangling of society

Do not let them break you

In the ways they told you, you should be broken

As they have the ones before you

Create a mess of yourself

Let strands of hair fall out of part

Let your tongue unravel the vocabulary you have been taught

Learn new words

Ones that frighten you

Do not retrace your steps, step off the curb

Move backwards

Miss your stop

Walk into places where you are the stranger

Give yourself a new name

Be unbreakable

Become chaos in your wake

Move within yourself

Do not let them break in your wave

Allowing them to step in

Thinking it is safe

Remind them that there is always an undercurrent

#poetry #poem #poet #writer #lgbtqwrites

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yourbookcouldbegayer · 4 years

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Hi! I'm writing an aro ace character in a QPR. Any tips?

Although I have written a QPR, I’ve never been in one or really interacted with one myself, so I also asked @lgbtqwriting to help out with this one:

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No two queer/quasi-platonic relationships are alike. Some look like friendships from the outside, others look like relationships. A relationship is defined by the people who are in it. For some people, kissing is an inherently romantic act. For others, not. There's not really a way you can write QPRs "wrong", but I'd suggest making it very clear that this relationship is not based on any romantic attraction, so there will likely be fewer sappy moments and not very much flusteredness or taking action on impulse.

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Something I’d like to add, just from writing myself, is that there’s a focus on commitment. Form how I understand it, that’s where the strength of it comes from over just a friendship, that there’s a sense of commitment to each other, that their relationship will last and even if a member of it choses to pursue relationships outside of thee qpr in a romantic or sexual sense, they’re more temporary and feeding. My characters in a qpr don’t call it that as they’re in a time period where that term doesn’t exist, but are very close, call each other best friends and think of each other as the closest friend they’ve ever had, but also planned on living together, getting a house together, adopting and raising kids together if they could get away with it.

-Mod Emma

(Anyone else who has thoughts feel free to add!)

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authorjcalamy · 4 years

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The New Project

Harold/Kumar x Hobbes/Shaw #AmWriting #RomanticComedy #LGBTQWrites #RoadTrip #WriteWithFriends #LGBTQuarantine

Moving on. I sent my manuscript to an editor and then closed everything and walked away. Let’s go on a trip instead.

The new WIP: A road trip romantic comedy with the usual crime boss drama in the background. It’s cowritten with my critique partner, Lee. It will be about 60K and we are planning on submitting it to Carina Adores.

Tropes: Road Trip,

#LGBTQuarantine Project and as part of

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#Harold and Kumar #Hobbs and Shaw #Road Trip #Romantic Comedy #Writing #WritingCommunity

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saintastaeroth · 4 years

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I've started my new 1980s LGBT Fantasy Romance on Wattpad if you are Intrested! (Someone told me it was like a romantic Good Omens so I think that's a good sign 😂) #fantasy #lgbtfiction #lgbt #LGBTQwrites

"Immortals, Eden, and Pomegranates" on #Wattpad https://my.w.tt/vcnJp7aCN2

#writers on tumblr #carry on #rainbow rowell #good omens #lgbt fantasy #fantasystory #fantasy setting #fantasy story #lgbtfantasy #lgbt #lgbtq #gay romance #gay #vampires #gay vampire

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i-circe · 3 years

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In plain Sight, a queer trans woman author!

The Space Between, oil on canvas, 36in. x 48in. Creating and being unapologetic about being a queer and atheist woman of trans origin is, as with other outsider identities, can be challenging at times, but ultimately, liberating, especially as I age. I choose to be visible, not to shy away from being seen. It’s just the way I am. In some milieu’s, I might be perceived as a throwback of the…

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writingquestionsanswered · 15 hours

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The last time rainbowwriting posted anything was June 2023-- do you know any other blogs that can help with queer writing? tysm

Ooo, thanks for the heads up! I'll add these to the post: @yourbookcouldbegayer @lgbtqwriting

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rebelrebelblackandwhite · 6 years

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“I smile at the three of us , two gays in bed with a borderline nun, what a cute picture this is. There is no relationship in this world like a mother and her sons”. - The Zakar Twins quoted from their book “Pray The Gay Away”. I recommend you pick up @zakartwins new book! I just finished reading it and I think it resonates well with queer youth today. Especially from personal experience growing up with a couple of closeted queer siblings myself. This book tackles the inner and outer struggle of confronting / trying to understand and express your sexuality and dealing with the aftermath from your family once you’re out. “Pray The Gay Away” does a great job of illustrating the journey “coming out” takes for both the parent and child. It’s a good read for any parent with queer children or any Queer young adults alike! I so loved the book I wanted to make an illustration of the @zakartwins with a little homage to the 1998 “Parent Trap”, with this fun little illustration inspired by their photo shoot with the amazing @taylormillerphoto ! Be sure to pick up their book out now and go give them a follow! They are super cuties too ❤️😊😊👯‍♂️! #thezakartwins #zakartwins #twintuesday #twins #praythegayaway #queerwriting #queernovels #queerliterature #lgbtqwriting #theparenttrap #twins #queertwins #gaytwins #taylormillerphoto #lindsaylohan #hallieandannie #taylormillerphotography #queerillustration #queerart #90sgay #90skid #christiancimoroni

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all-of-these-stars · 8 years

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"Lissie takes my hand and laces her fingers with mine as we drive away. I try not to look back but I can't help it. Those girls. My girls. When I'm older and I look back on these years, they are what I'll remember most vividly. My best friends -- the great loves of my life. My soul mates.

Maybe I won't get to come back. Maybe this is the last time I'll see their faces. I watch them as they watch us go, arms around each other pretending the leaving doesn't hurt. I watch until they're just dots in the distance, until they're just an ache in my heart. Jen, Selene, The Lola's -- I'll carry them with me wherever I end up next."

#amwriting #lgbtqwriting #girlfriendships #amwritingya #it's actually from a YA slasher story i just outlined #and it's all about girls loving girls #as friends and as more #and girls being fiercely protective of each other #i mean...there's murder too #but mostly fierce ladies #youngadultlit #amandla stenberg #jessica sula #kathryn prescott #emily fitch #f/f romance #ginny gardner #mariana foster

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blueflowerprose-blog · 7 years

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I started working on a book a couple of years ago called a Rose for Corinne. Something triggered in me to get it back out and get moving with it. So I am. This is a quote from a conversation between my two characters, Olivia and Corinne.

#books #novel #writing #spilled writing #lesbian #lgbtqwriting #poets on tumblr #poetssupportpoets #poetssociety #poetry #spilled words #spilled ink

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