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khandedoe · 3 days

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I couldn't get myself to make the motion to move on

I stare at the first letter on your headstone until I'm zoned out and gone

So its easier to wait for you

if by the grace of God's will He had listened to me and my selfish plea

When i screamed into the grass for you to grow out of the ground and say you were just kidding

but it was just a dream

Your name in granite was still infront of me.

Lyrics from an unreleased song by khandedoe

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coffee-stainedwriting · 6 months

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Writing Flaws

Yesterday I posted a list of random flaws to give your characters. Today, I'm posting a few tips about writing flaws :) Enjoy

Give your character a few. Everyone has multiple flaws and it's important when writing realistic characters to keep this in mind. Also remember; some are going to be more prominent or visible than others.

Give importance to their flaws. Whether their flaw of being nosy leads them into trouble or a new part of the story, make the flaws count. You don't have to incorporate all of them, or even one for each character, but make the flaws progress. This also helps if you get stuck writing. Another way to make them important is to have a character arc, simple but effective. Remember, it takes time to get out of old habits so even if the character grows they will likely retain bits of their old personality. It also keeps it interesting

Be consistent. Pretty easy to explain, if your character is dogmatic, don't allow them to be all accepting of a new ideology just to make writing easier.

Don't forget the little things. Apply their flaw to small parts of the story, this makes it more believeable and more interesting to read.

Thank you for reading, have a good day!

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slayingfiction · 1 year

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What would your advice for just-starting-out young authors be?

I love new writers! I’ve never known a better way to escape my reality and live a thousand different lives.

I started writing when I was young, maybe 12 or 13 years old. I am now 25, and very much consider myself to be a child, but still, in my 10+ years of personal writing and classes, here are some of the best tips I can give anyone who is new to writing, regardless of age.

Read. Read. Read. Then read some more. The easiest and fastest way to learn how to write is by reading and studying how other people have written their stories. Study their balance of dialogue vs description vs action. Study the words they use and what they’re choosing to describe. Study the scenes that make you feel something, or pull you to the story even more, and dissect it until you understand how to do it.

Daydream. At night, in the morning, before and after school, during school, during work. When people are trying to talk to you, just daydream. Image worlds with populated moons. Imagine worlds with multiple human-like species all living in the same area. Image a boy who goes home and cries to his adoptive vampire parents, and girls who practices knife throwing every night to prepare for the apocalypse that no one sees coming. Dream of everything and anything because that’s how you keep and improve your creativity. Eventually you may even write something with it.

Write for yourself. Always start by writing what you enjoy, and love your characters and your stories. Everything about your first draft should be because you love the story, not what other people like. You will never please everyone, so start with yourself, and build a community with the ones who love your story as much as you do.

Do it on your own timeline. If you want to write a book in a month, edit the next and publish right after, do it. If you want to write the first five chapters of 8 books without finishing, do it. If, like me, you want to write your first novel at 18 years old, and 7 years later still not feel ready to publish, that’s ok! You are not falling behind anyone else, you are exactly where you should be on your own path.

Practice. Your writing will improve with practice, that’s how it works, it’s how it always works. No way to skip right to publishing a first draft and becoming famous for it. Practice and just keep writing, you will improve.

Challenge yourself. While you may love fantasy or romance, or maybe all your story ideas are too big for only one book and they all end up being series’, you need to try new things. Write a mystery short story. Write poetry on how you feel. Write one page on how you could survive a zombie apocalypse as long as you have your coffee in the morning, it doesn’t matter, just try new things. Trying new things is how I wrote this haiku: Take a deep inhale, Breathe fresh air into my lungs, I savorfreedom. Is it the greatest haiku ever? No, but it makes me happy, and reminds me that I can write, good or bad, and still be proud of myself.

Keep all your projects. Good or bad. Look back on them years later and think, yeah that was terrible, at least I’m better now. Or maybe think, this wasn’t as bad as I thought it was. It’s a progressive journey. You can take your time. DONT EVER SHAME YOUR YOUNGER SELF FOR THEIR WORK. THEY TRIED THEIR HARDEST AND WROTE AS BEST THEY COULD. WE ARE PROUD OF OURSELVES, NOT EMBARRASSED OR SHAMED. Whether the work is from years ago or days go. Be kind to yourself, no one else owes you that.

Compare. Compare to popular novels, compare to your friends stories or to people online. Compare and see if your character are developed enough, or if your story makes sense, or if it’s relatable. When comparing however, keep in mind that your written style will be different than all others writers. Your first novel will not be the same as an author’s 10th book that just went viral on TikTok. It takes practice and time. Compare for style, technique, structure and plot. Not for popularity, worth, importance, and don’t feel down thinking that someone writing at a higher grade level makes them better, it doesn’t.

Share your work. If you are embarrassed, use a pen name. That’s perfectly fine. Put your work out there and get feedback. Having one person saying your story is (negative criticism here) is going to happen, don’t freak out. It doesn’t mean your story is flawed and should be tossed. If most people are saying that, then maybe it’s time to revisit the story and plot. Getting feedback from people reading your story is important, you want to ask specific questions so you don’t get generic answers. Get real reviews from real people, the mean voice in your head doesn’t get a say.

Learn the difference between perfect and done. I know, I know. Perfectionists around the world just scoffed and thought ‘I would if I could’. Here’s the thing, it’ll never be perfect. A word won’t be right, you can’t find the right way to convey an emotion, your choice of vocabulary isn’t up to your standards, I get it. You want your work to be absolute perfection so that everyone loves it and no one can say a bad thing about it, but it doesn’t work that way. Instead make it to ‘complete’, then nitpick some details, then it’s done. Done is good, it’s where you want to be.

Self-publishing? Pay for a professional editor and a graphic designer. It makes a difference, I promise.

There’s lots of others, but I would say as a writer-starter-pack, these should get you started, then you will learn lessons all on your own, or find them as you’re writing later on. Truly, just have fun, and the rest will come with time.

Happy Writing!

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ackee · 6 months

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picked up my license today, so im officially a DRIVER‼️🚗💥 WEEEEE

also, the past few days, i've been writing a certain.. story 🤭✌🏽💕 (what restricting social media does to a woman!)

#txt #also been reading webcomics like nobodys business fr. and also school killin me per usual but breaks next week..#also dld soo many books on how to write stories. this is my hyperfix for the next few weeks fr #write write write

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gentle-author · 1 month

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I've never felt that way before

It's not like I haven't ever felt anything at all

I just haven't felt like "that" way before.

It's not like I've never imagined kissing someone in my head or having fun at the beach

It's not like I've never thought about being in a relationship with someone and be gentle with them

It's the way he has touched my soul way before touching my body

And he's never actually touched my body

And the way he smiles so effortlessly and brightens up the whole room

And it's the way he makes me feel every time he comes in my dreams and he makes me smile every time he speaks

The way I'd cry today in the car when I realised I would give him my whole me..

And please, I haven't ever felt that way before because he makes me feel happy when the sun is out even though he shouldn't.

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tootern2345 · 6 months

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I did try to call one of the senators to make my voice heard but turns out I don’t think stuff through that much

It was worth a shot but people, don’t give up hope! Still try and try to call your senators/representatives and make your voice heard. Also write emails, still sign petitions, and at least do some reblogging/posts of your own! WE WILL NOT BE DEFEATED. Giving up is what THEY want you to do. THEY want you to fall into silence, don’t let THEM stop you. Defeat THEM.

Some senators to call include Alex Padilla of CA (California, not Canada for those who get the two mixed up) and Jon Osoff of GA. and while there is a script or two for what to say. Here is the technical aspect of it (what you should do) in the first link (ACT.EFF.Org).

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lorelaisgf · 11 days

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'hard to love?'

is it the disposition of one's will to suddenly leave their close ones hanging in the middle of nowhere, without any semi-colon or comma but with a full-stop, and wallow in your own thoughts of misery that is brought up by the over-thinking of the past nights that makes us hard to love?

or is it the doubt, raging all throughout our mind, that is fed with nothingness but the insecurity of not being enough to make our loved ones feel lovable that makes it hard to love?

or whether it is the trust that is broken by people whom we really thought were the 'one' but ended up shattering it all. It takes time to build back the walls of trust but does that really make me hard to love?

#writiing #spilled writing #writeblr #writers on tumblr #writers and poets #writerscommunity #writing #write write write #my words #spilled words #spilled poetry #spilled thoughts #spilled ink #love #love quotes

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xavixax · 7 months

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Often, when I walk into rooms, I can't help but wonder about everything I could've done with the space. How I could've made it the prettiest it has ever looked, so it wouldn't seem as positively dull as it does. And then I wonder, is it the same with people? Do they look at my puckered lips as I analyze every part of myself that I hate, wondering if only I had that, I would've made it feel the prettiest it ever has?

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coffeebooksandmore · 1 year

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I’m learning how to not ruin my own day. I missed the sunset because the sadness took over, and I couldn’t move. I missed the moonrise. Stuck. I stand in the wildflowers and apologize to you for hating myself so much. Too long I have believed in the beauty of pain. I see myself paralyzed and scream at my body. Please move! I desperately want life to be easier. So I take myself out in the sun and sit on the ground under the deep blue sky and listen. Just listen.

All I want now is to catch the colors of the sky, melting into one another.

IG: coffeeandbookss

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just-some-prompts · 8 months

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Sentence Starter

"Don't dress betrayal up as a favor."

#writing #otp prompts #au #prompts #otp #write write write #writing prompts #writing prompt #fanfiction #prompt #story prompt

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entomolog-t · 18 days

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Good morning! I was just wondering how you got into posting on tumblr? I've been writting a g/t story for the last few months and am tej chapters in, and would really like to post it, but the thought of peaple actually reading it is scary lol

I just sorta dove in.

As a kid I used to post on deviant art a lot, and that's how I found the g/t community. Though I only ever posted art.

I fell off regular posting and abandoned the account. Years later I found myself yearning for g/t content. I lurked on Tumblr for a while (literally just repeatedly checking on a few different blogs without even making an account).

Eventually, looking in through the proverbial window got lonely. Especially when seeing how much fun/cute interactions were being had in the community.

So I made an account and just posted a few things. A lil art, asked for some recommendations etc and before I knew it I was making friends.

Ocs just kind of happened. I started with Aedes, and just kept on making more drawings with him.

Then comics.

But comics are hard and take forever. I had so many ideas that I wanted to share. It got overwhelming. And life got overwhelming.

Then I took a break from Tumblr for a few years.

But I still had so many ideas. I wanted to give my OCs a real story. When I came back to Tumblr I thought a lot about writing. I've always enjoyed writing though never actually posted anything. Hell, I hadn't written since high-school. But as I read other people's work, it just seemed to make me itch for it- "I can do it too."

And then I did.

The more I wrote the easier it got. More ideas, more characters and more interactions. People liked what I made.

It hit different than art.

It felt like I'd shown people a part of me- and they liked what they saw. It didn't get as much attention as art- but the interacts felt deeper, and even more importantly, I fell in love with my ocs. Giving them life and telling their story just feels like I'm unraveling some knot inside my brain. It feels like it frees up space- makes me lighter.

I hope it feels the same for you Anon. It's a great feeling.

If you ever want to share your writing, you can feel free to DM! I'm slow to reply at times, but I'd love to read. It may be easier to share with one person at a time. And if not me, I'd definitely recommend sharing with any friends you have in the community.

But honestly? My advice is to dive in and don't look back.

#WRITE WRITE WRITE #YOU CAN DO THIS #g/t community

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khandedoe · 1 month

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It's a 3 minute walk to my favorite spot on the mountain

And theirs a wooden slab I sit on and stare off into the big rocks and wonder if aliens are real

Sometimes I feel like a weirdo sitting up there all alone with just a backpack sore ears from the constant use of my earbuds

and my occasional xl big gulp drink from circle K

Because from my view I see pairs of people doing the things I do alone

And I've been by myself for so long I forgot that people take time out if their own day to experience a view with one an other

I wish hopefully one day I can find a friend who seeks memories with me and vice-versa

Because the orange sunsets

Or the pink clouds after a storm

Stop feeling like a meditave moment and more like a chore I do for myself

The aliens can back me up on this

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waterloou · 9 months

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Wesper + Bakery AU

Wylan grinned as a familiar face met his as he unlocked the door.

“Morning.” Jesper returned a smile tenfold, as brilliant as the sun, “Anything new for me today?”

“How can I know what you like when you never try the same thing?”

“Ah, but that’s where you know-everything you make is delicious, how can you possibly expect me to choose?” Wylan rolled his eyes playfully, before hopping over the counter, grateful he didn’t fall on his face.

“I’ve got two new things in today-“

“I’ll take one of each, then. And a coffee.”

“I dunno why you keep ordering the coffee. It’s terrible.”

“Don’t sell yourself too short, Wy. You’re taller than that.”

“Ha ha, very funny.” Wylan called over his shoulder, filling a to go cup with the foul liquid, capping it, and setting it down before putting the pastries in a bag.

“What are your new flavors today?”

“Caramel apple tart and basil tomato mozzarella croissant with balsamic drizzle.”

“My mouth is watering already, what’s the damage?”

“$5”

“I swear you keep undercharging me.”

“You’ve become my Guinea pig, I’ve got to.”

“Well then, these are in order, then.” Jesper pulled a small dried bouquet from behind his back, “I’ve noticed you’ve started hanging dried flowers up and figured I could contribute. Inej has become quite skilled with her lifeless bouquets.”

“You’ve got to come up with a better name for that.”

“I don’t hear you giving any suggestions, now do I?”

The bell rang behind him, the first customers of the day filing in. Kuwei appeared behind Wylan, brow raised at the pair, before shaking his head.

“Guess that’s my cue-I’ll let you know what I think-keep the change!” Jesper slapped a $10 on the counter before scooping up his goods, “Kuwei.”

“Jesper.”

“Bye Wylan!”

“Bye!” Wylan called as Jesper exited the shop with a ding.

“You two need to get your act together.” Kuwei grumbled.

“And you need to mind your business.” Wylan huffed, before turning to smile at a customer, “now what can I get you?”

#wylan van eck #sorry this uhhhhh spiraled #wesper #jesper fahey #kuwei yul bo #write write write

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slayingfiction · 1 year

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Creating Your Fictional Language AKA Conlang

Hi Everyone!

As I am working currently on a conlang for my WIP, I thought I might post about the steps for anyone else thinking of going above and beyond in their world building to create an entirely new language.

First: if you don’t want to create your own language but need one for your WIP, there are many online generators that will do it for you. My favourite is vulgarlang.com and it comes with a free demo version.

Before we begin:

IPA: learn all about the International Phonetic Alphabet. This is when you will be deciding which sounds will be present in your language.

Study existing languages to get an idea of all the ways you can design your alphabet and language. This will give you an idea for grammar, punctuation, sentence structure etc.

Getting Started:

Name your language.

Make your alphabet. This can mean creating your own drawings for sound, or using an alphabet that already exists. You can make an alphabet, each symbol representing a particular sound (up to about 50 usually) , a syllabary which represents a syllable (up to about 100) or pictographs (hundreds needed).

Create words by putting your sounds together. Try combining words to make new but similar words. For example, any is an indeterminate word, and where is for a place, anywhere being a compound word being a place that does not have a pre-determined location.

Order your sentences. English has an order of subject-verb-object (the dog ran after the ball), while in Japanese they use subject-object-verb. Once you choose an order for where your words fit into your sentence, be sure to always follow the pattern as to not be confusing later on.

Make grammar rules. These are the rules that dictate your language, and if you are following the steps, you will have already started. Does your language have plurals? How many ways can your verbs be conjugated? Is your punctuation the same as in English?

Start creating your dictionary, and be sure to always write it down and keep notes, or you won’t remember.

Practice. Practice. Practice. Create new documents using your language, writing journals entries, translating books or try speaking it out loud. Get to know your language.

For languages similar to English, here are the word classes to help you start choosing which words you need translated: nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, pronouns, determiners/articles, interjections and suffixes. Please note, not all languages have these classes, and your language may not require them either.

Things to remember:

Making a symbol equal to English letters and writing English words with your new alphabet is a cypher, not a new language.

The shape of your creature’s mouth will determine the sounds they can make. That being said, if you make a language too hard to pronounce or remember, no one will be able to learn it. You probably want your new language to be useable.

Homophones are words that sound or are written the same, but have different meanings. This happens all the time, just be careful when using similar words, people will confuse them often. This could mean your character learning the language can make people laugh with silly comical mistakes, or insult an entire race.

Your conlang will, and should, have words that don’t translate to English, and that’s ok. A fantasy world will likely have many different words that we are not accustomed to for things like weapons, or food or instruments we don’t have.

Implementing the language into your WIP is an art. You want the language to come naturally to native speakers, but using too many words too quickly will draw attention away from your words, and your reader will start to skip them. Try putting in a dictionary at the start of the book for reference, and slowly growing your readers knowledge without overwhelming them. No one wants to try to remember a new language while also getting to know your characters, environment and plot.

Keep in mind, all languages have slang and idioms. There may even be several dialects of the language, similar to English. Don’t forget, you also need a new name for their currency. These are all things you need to consider when creating your language.

You need about 800 to have conversational basics and over 8000 words to be a native speaker of a language. No matter where you end up, you need to start somewhere.

Hopefully this is helpful to someone! If something I wrote is wrong, please let me know so I can change it :) Any questions, comments or concerns, message me or leave them below!

Happy Writing

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my-shields-are-down · 9 months

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Time to make some music, perhaps a melody, with my words.

#chenford #i'm in chenford withdrawal #things that are awesome #is the hiatus over yet? did the strikers get what they wanted?#creative writing #female writers #how to write #using words to make music #chenford fanfic #science of english #write write write #just write it down #writing process #writing

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gentle-author · 1 month

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My love

My love which I crave to see

Colour of my life

Owner of my heart

How much time do you have

Till everything falls apart?

Will we make it to the end

My love, am I catching up?

Do I have the time to make it stop?

Light of the stars

Soil of every pot

Spring of my heart

Love of my life, can I catch up?

Can you make your mind rush?

My legs are hurting and I can't make it stop

Where are you, oxygen of my lungs?

Will you breathe me some air, my love?

My love, which I crave to see

My flesh and bones all in one

Two notebooks may bleed my heart

But, is everything alright with that?

My love,

Do you know that I love you or are you deaf, my love ?

My love,

Are we alone in this cruel world, my love ?

My love,

Am I your love or something less, my love?

My love,

Am I a breath of yours or am I dead, my love ?

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