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roleslayingweek · 1 year

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Welcome Adventurers... to ROLESLAYING WEEK!

Roleslaying week is an event for creating and enjoying all kinds of fanart for Roleslaying with Roman! If you want to see or share any kind of art for the series, this is the place to be!

Things to know:

Roleslaying Week will run from July 24th-30th (in 2023 at least).

That’s a while away, I know! For now the blog will be dedicated to setting things up. Follow the blog to stay updated and vote on some of the decisions made! Posts about the event will be tagged with announcements and any votes will be tagged with voting. Posts about managing/organising the blog will be tagged as maintenance.

There will be a prompt for each day to help inspire creators - but don’t let that limit you! You can engage with the prompts however you want, or not at all! If you have an idea that’s nothing to do with the prompts, go ahead and submit it! If you are using a prompt you may want to say which one, but you don’t have to. Find the prompt lists here!

If you’re posting your work on tumblr, make sure to tag it with #roleslaying week 2023 and tag the blog (@/roleslayingweek2023) so I can reblog it here. If you’re posting your work to AO3 you can add your works to the collection. The collection is unrevealed at the moment so if you add a work before the event officially begins, it will show up as a “mystery work”.

You are encouraged to create any and every kind of art! Fics, drawings, incorrect quotes, headcanons, music, etc: all will be welcomed! Be as creative as you want.

If you’re posting an image of something, consider adding an image description so more people can appreciate it!

Try to add appropriate warnings to any posts you make at the top of the post on tumblr and in the tags/notes on AO3. If there’s something you don’t want to warn for, please make it clear that there’s a warning you’re not including so people can still make informed decisions.

That goes doubly for nsfw, darkfic, etc. You absolutely can create these for the event, just make sure you include warnings and put the fic/image/etc under a ”read more”. Please be aware that there will be minors following this blog: if you’re uncomfortable with your work being reblogged into a space where minors can see it, send the blog a DM about it and I won’t reblog it. You can still add your work to the collection and tag if you want.

If you can’t create anything for the event but still want to participate, don’t worry! Reblogging things you like or leaving a nice comment is a way of participating. Fandom is about community, and supporting creators is just as important as creating!

The most important rule is this: be nice to each other and have fun!

If there’s anything you don’t understand or isn’t mentioned here, please send the blog an ask or a DM so I can clarify. You can send it anonymously if you’re more comfortable with that. It gets said a lot, but there’s really no such thing as a bad question! If there’s any feedback you’d like to give, the same applies.

If you want to talk about the event (or anything roleslaying related for that matter) with other people you can join this Roleslaying discord server! Discussions specifically about Roleslaying Week should go under the fandom-events channel. To be clear, the server is not modded by the same person running the event.

To help you navigate the blog: Characters will be tagged as rswr character. Romantic/sexual relationships will be tagged as character A x character B etc, with the characters listed in alphabetical order. Platonic, familial, and other non-romantic/sexual relationships will be tagged as character A & character B etc, with characters listed in alphabetical order. If the nature of the relationship is ambiguous, the post will be tagged with both labels unless you send an ask/DM requesting only one be tagged. The type of medium used will also be tagged.

#roleslaying with roman #rswr #rswr roman #rswr youngblood #roman of reston #announcement

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niharika1blogs · 11 months

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Creating a Winning Resume: Tips for Standing Out in the Job Market

Introduction:

The key to landing your dream job in today's competitive job market is to have a well-written resume. The first thing potential employers, like Kailash Shahani, CEO of Morpheus Consulting, see when they look at your resume is how qualified you are for the job. For this reason, it's critical that your resume stand out among the sea of similar documents. We'll go over five essential pointers in this blog article that Kailash Shahani himself suggests you follow if you want to write a resume that will stand out to hiring managers.

1. Tailor your resume to the job description:

Adapting your resume to the particular job you're applying for is one of the best ways to stand out. Examine the job description thoroughly, making note of the essential skills and qualities that are specified. Then, make sure that your relevant experience and accomplishments line up with the demands of the position by using these keywords and phrases throughout the rest of your resume. This specific strategy reveals your attention to detail and convinces employers that you are a good fit for the position.

2. Highlight your accomplishments and quantifiable results:

Focus on demonstrating your accomplishments and quantifiable results rather than just describing your job obligations. Employers want to know what great effects your prior work has had. Highlight particular successes with bullet points, such as achieving goals, boosting sales, or managing successful projects. By giving specific examples of your efforts, you may prove your worth and set yourself apart from other candidates.

3. Optimize the layout and design:

Hiring managers are more likely to take notice of a CV that is attractive to the eye and is organised nicely. Use a straightforward, expert layout that is simple to read and navigate. Consider structuring your content with headers, subheadings, and bullet points. Make sure the text is readable in both print and digital media by using a consistent font style and size across the whole article. To make your CV visually appealing and highlight key portions, properly use white space. Keep in mind that simplicity and clarity are essential.

4. Include relevant keywords:

Before resumes even reach human eyes, many organisations employ applicant tracking systems (ATS) to screen them for particular keywords. Include pertinent keywords and phrases in your resume to improve your chances of passing this initial review. The abilities, experiences, and qualifications that the company is looking for should be reflected in these terms. Strike a balance between naturally introducing keywords and avoiding overuse of them.

5. Proofread and edit meticulously:

Your likelihood of landing an interview can be negatively impacted by a resume that has typos, grammatical problems, or consistency issues. Make sure your resume is error-free by giving it a thorough check before submitting. In addition to using spell-checking software, read the document aloud to identify any odd language or missing terms. Request the opinion of a reliable friend or mentor to review and comment on your resume. A resume that is well-written and free of mistakes exudes professionalism and care for the little things.

Conclusion:

Careful planning and close attention to detail are necessary when creating a good resume. You may build a resume that stands out and improves your chances of getting the job you want by customising it to the job description, emphasising your accomplishments, and optimising the layout. It's crucial to include pertinent keywords that hiring managers would find appealing, such as those suggested by professionals in the field like Kailash Shahani, CEO of Morpheus Consulting. Once you have finished writing your resume, make sure to thoroughly edit it to make sure it promotes you as the best prospect in a competitive job market. Wishing you luck while you look for work!

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yoshimonster · 9 months

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Blog #9: The boredom continues

It’s only been a few days since I last updated and boredom continues to hit stronger than ever. I actually managed to cover some more topics and even have done some more future topics that are coming up for my algorithms course. It is actually insane how productive I can be when I just put my mind to it, but somehow I never have enough time to do everything I want.

I’ve been trying to get back into it by having a better routine etc but it’s really tough. It does work somewhat and I feel like this creative output is sometimes the only thing I can be myself with – a lot of the other times I’m super strategically navigating situations that happen in life, which is to be expected. Especially these days since I have less technical subjects to do, it often feels like I’m wasting my time and not doing enough. I find it hard to relax, just be, or even work towards goals on my own – so I keep trying to make myself more busy but scheduling things in and neglecting to just sit down and do the work for other things in life. I will say specifically because today is a public holiday it’s been hitting harder and almost reaching pandemic levels of boredom (but at least we can go outdoors which is a nice relief).

Besides that, just got in some major trouble with because of not responding to something on time – that is quite the repeated pattern with me and it’s honestly getting exhausting. This year is just a bunch of events and parties and everything – and I cannot tell you what is worse being immensely depressed or being liable for so many things when your still healing. Going back to a bad space is not an option anymore. It’s been a really worn out type process.

Essentially, because of post-pandemic and a combination of many fellow family friends graduating, this year, even the start of the year when there are usually hardly any events, has been one big every weekend is a party type vibe. Honestly, I wouldn’t mind this at all otherwise, events are fun and always great to go to and organise – but there is so much putting up a front that I can feasibly do. Even at university, avoiding questions has become almost next to impossible nowadays because of the considerably higher-level topics I’m covering. Really ambitious topics if I’m being honest and definitely needed to have been done in continuation to really see the fruits of semester-by-semester labour. I believe yes it is taxing and so emotionally exhausting but I’m really grateful that’s I’m at least able to survive better than I ever did. It is much more intentional than before.

Now nearing the end of the day and have done just about enough luckily (though really must do some more before heading to bed). I was struggling with some semi-basic things and know that I have to learn things so rapidly, feeling like I’m running out of time. Otherwise, doing group projects is its own pain despite the fact that they don’t have exams involved – the ongoing torture of them can somehow be worse than just learning content and problem solving, which don’t get me wrong I’m horrible at that but there are definitely more feasible ways of getting the job done which at this rate is all I care about. My sister of course was in a mood with me, that was not fun to go through and trying to apply even semi-basic things has just become a new kind of overwhelming I don’t think I’m fully prepared for (just partially have my bearings at this stage). I don’t know I really hope the next two events (potentially 3) go over well – the amount of backhanded answers I’m providing is putting a toll on me more than anything and I never thought I would reach this type of breaking point after going through the worst of it. Being enough isn’t cutting it anymore, I think everyone is looking for results and I’m just upset with myself that I can’t provide them.

-yoshimonster-

#daily blog #self introspection #tumblr algorithm #my post #tired #mentally exhausted

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sundownsquad · 2 years

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How did you make the website and/or how do you organise everything. I'm struggling finding a good way to keep my characters and story straight all in one place and was hoping to take some notes from you

Hi there, thanks for asking! I'm happy to share some website tips with you!

I build websites as part of my job, so that's how I knew how to build one. However, everything I did to create mine can 100% be replicated by someone who knows nothing about coding or who has never interacted with the admin side of a website before.

So shorter answer to your question: I built the website using WordPress and used a drag-and-drop page builder plugin to create the custom look of the site. I've added more details on that below the cut.

As for how I actually organize my story and character content outside the website, I use a combination of Google Docs and a private Discord server. I use the Google Docs for script writing as well as my more "finalized" notes and details. I use the private Discord server to organize research, inspiration, brainstorming and random ideas and lines of dialogue I come up with that don't have a "home" yet. I've split everything into a bunch of different channels for easy organization and retrieval (because otherwise I'll forget where I stuck things lol). I personally highly recommend using a private Discord server to organize content, it works really well for that.

More detailed answer to your website question: Below the cut I'll talk more about how I built SundownSquad.com, but I've also included an overview of some other easy ways to put a site together. I definitely encourage you to build a site for your content. It's super fun and is honestly really satisfying to see all your creations organized in one place. Lol Hopefully this helps get you started! <3

Ways to Build Websites for Your Character and Story Content

Below are some overviews of both free and paid ways to create a website. All of these can work great to build a site where you organize your character and story content.

Using Tumblr for a Website

I think it's important to first mention how good Tumblr can actually be for building a simple website. The desktop version of Tumblr lets you completely customize the theme of your blog and add additional pages, so you can make it look pretty much however you want. And with tons of awesome developers creating free blog and page themes, you can create custom content with either never touching a line of code, or doing some minor edits for customization. The Sundown Squad Tumblr blog is an example of this: https://sundownsquad.tumblr.com (must be viewed on desktop otherwise it will covert to the mobile version). All of those pages were put together using themes pre-coded by other folks. If you click on the Characters and About links (they haven't been updated in forever sorry :''D ) you can see examples of page themes. Lots of cool ways to display your blog posts and other custom content! There's plenty of themes geared towards character and story organization as well, so it's a great way to pull your ideas and content together.

The best place to look for free Tumblr blog and page themes is the Theme Hunter Blog. If you view it on desktop (or possibly through a regular mobile browser, not the Tumblr app) and go through the navigation you'll be able to search by theme or page type. They also have tutorials that show you how to set everything up.

Free Website Builders/Hosts

There unfortunately aren't a lot of places where you can build and host a website for free, but there's a couple. I haven't personally used these sites, but I've seen other folks use them that said they've had good experiences.

Weebly.com

Weebly has been around for quite a while and appears to have a nice drag-and-drop builder (which means no coding required). It looks like you can build a decently robust website without running into any pay walls which is rare these days. This would be a good place to start if you want to get a feel for how website building works.

Neocities.org

I've seen this one floating around Tumblr lately and it seems to have some great offerings for being a free service. However, it does require coding. The good news is you can create some pretty cool stuff with very basic HTML and CSS code. Taking a spin through a site like W3Schools can give you a great primer on basic coding and they've got a mountain of awesome tutorials and example code. So if you're willing to put in a little legwork, this could be a great place to set up a site.

Paid Website Builders/Hosts

If you're wanting to get fancier and truly be able to build whatever you want, then upgrading to paid website tools is the way to go.

I built SundownSquad.com using WordPress, one of the leading and most versatile website platforms on the market. I highly recommend it to everyone, and it's what I use for professional work as well. Building a WordPress site requires some monetary investment, but it is 100% worth it if you want to build a fully customized site. There's also tons of tutorials, walkthroughs, and documentation out there for how to use it so you can always hit up Google or YouTube to find answers.

Hosting

The WordPress platform itself is free and open source, but you have to find a place to host it (a host is the server were the website data is stored). There's tons of hosts, so doing a Google search for "WordPress site hosting" will bring up a million of them. WordPress hosting services will set up the base website that you can then load themes and plugins into and start building on (it's all a visual interface, so no coding needed). They also provide customer service so if anything goes wrong with your site they can help.

Plugins

Plugins are add-ons to WordPress sites that greatly extend the functionality of the base platform. There's plugins for absolutely anything you can think of that you might want to add to your site. Lots of plugins are free (which is awesome), but you can also get more robust functionality with paid options.

Drag-and-Drop Page Builders

Drag-and-Drop page builders are plugins that add visual editors to WordPress that essentially do all of the coding for you. All you have to do is drag-and-drop content blocks (this can be anything from basic text and images to fancy galleries and content organization) into place to create pages and posts. These are hands down the easiest way to build a custom site.

Themes

Themes are what dictate how your site looks. There are thousands of themes available out there (free and paid), but I recommend themes that offer a high level of customization (the ability to edit fonts, site colors, menu design, page design, etc.). The majority of themes offer high customization but others can be a bit more limited, so just shop around before landing on one.

SundownSquad.com

To pull all the above together, I'll show you what my site is built on to give you an idea of what to consider for your own site.

Platform: WordPress 5.9 Host: DigitalOcean (not easy for beginners, but is a low-cost option if you're willing to learn how to do some basic site set-up from the command line) Theme: Xtra – Multipurpose WordPress Theme (Awesome theme - granular levels of customization and hundreds of page templates and presets you can start from and build off of, and it works with two popular page builders called Elementor [free] and WPBakery [paid]. Also includes a license key for WPBakery in the purchase price which will save you the $50 you would normally have to spend to buy the plugin — this is a HUGE bonus) Plugins:

WP Bakery Page builder (my personal favorite page builder) [Paid]

Custom Post Type UI (Used this to create custom post types/categories to separate the concept art, comics, and stories galleries to make them independently viewable and filterable) [Free]

Duplicate Page (an absolute lifesaver; a must have with a page builder so you can duplicate the work you've done on other pages/posts) [Free]

wpDiscuz (overhauls the base comment system to add tons more functionality) [Free]

WP ULike (Adds the like button at the bottom of posts) [Paid]

Akismet Anti-Spam (A must-have if you want to allow guest/anonymous comments on your site. If you don't have this you will get spammed mercilessly by bots; not fun at all) [Paid]

Wordfence (An absolute requirement for every site. Adds a firewall, anti-virus protection, and malware scanning to the site) [Free]

WP-Optimize (Adds the ability to clean out the site database to improve site speed as well as the ability to compress uploaded images in a way that preserves quality but reduces server load. Also has a cache feature, but that broke the galleries on my site for some reason so I wouldn't recommend using that feature with the Xtra theme lol)

This is a super high-flying overview, but I hope it gives you some insight into what options are available out there!

#This is probably way more info than you were looking for but I hope it helps! :''D #If you have any other questions feel free to ask!#Sundown Asks #Website

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neon-junkie · 3 years

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How to expand your blog!

I was asked to put together some advice on how to gain followers, views, etcetc. So, this is what I’ve learnt over the years:

First off, don’t expect growth overnight. Things won’t be instant, it takes time for everything to grow, and that includes your blog.

Interact with people! Reply to comments, answer asks, send your mutuals messages, and so forth. You will build genuine friendships over time, but it’s also good to check in on your followers, and ensure that you can see them, and that you’re thankful for their comments/feedback.

Chat to people first. Friendships are a two-way thing, and sometimes, you have to be the person to initiate them.

Ensure that your posts are spell checked with decent grammar. If you’re using some text talk for general posts, that’s fine! But if you’re writing fanfiction, or uploading ‘professional looking’ content, then ensure that your spelling and grammar is decent. You can use free browser extensions for this. I use LanguageTool, but there are lots of others you can pick from!

Be somewhat active. I use the queue system for all of my reblogs, and have it set to 10 posts a day. Don’t spam the dashboard with a hoard of reblogs! You’ll clog up people's space, and they might leave because of it. I’ve honestly unfollowed people before because of spam!

Make sure that your blog looks nice. Pick out a decent theme, colour scheme, icon, etc. Don’t choose colours that are too bright and harsh, and ensure that your text can be easily read, and is a colour that fits nicely against your background. Remember that anyone and everyone will view your blog, including those with disabilities!

Create a master list of your posts. This will make it easier for people to navigate around your blog, and search for specific content that they’re after.

Use tags for everything! It doesn’t matter what you’re reblogging - tag it! This will keep your blog organised, but it also means that people can blacklist content that they don’t want to see.

Be mindful of trigger warnings. If you’re reblogging something with a trigger (lets say sharks,) then tag your post as ‘sharks.’ People with blacklists will have this tag on their list, and your post won't appear for them, preventing them to panic!

Going on the last one, if somebody asks you to tag a certain thing, then tag it! Even if you don’t ‘understand’ how it’s a trigger, tag it anyway. You want to ensure that your blog is welcoming to everyone, and not tagging things is... well, a dick move.

Be nice, but take no shit. If someone sends you anon hate, ignore it, don’t even bother acknowledging it. You will get haters, and all they want to do is irritate you - ignoring them is the best and maturest response.

#tumblr growth #advice

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heloisedaphnebrightmore · 3 years

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How to grow your blog - For Beginners!

Since I receive quite a few messages about how I grew my blog and how others could improve theirs, I decided to do this post to help you with whatever knowledge I gathered throughout my time on here.

Disclaimer: These are only my personal observations, there's no proven success if used and they may differ in other people's case.

Things I will discuss below will include;

Interactions

Masterlists / Navigations

Tags

Although I mentioned that tags can be unreliable, they're still a necessity. Search for relevant tags and use them when you post your art. Meanwhile reblogging is the easiest way to get your creations out there, people do regularly search for tags when they wish to see something and the only way they will find you is if your post appears in tags.

If you're not sure whether your tags are working, you can always head to your dashboard, click on the 👤 in the right upper corner, go down to the posts menu and look for the post you want to check on. Once you found it, click on the tag that you would like to search for. If it shows up in the recent tab of the search results, it means the tag is working, but if after 5 minutes of posting it's still not there, you might need to reupload your work. Unfortunately Tumblr has some issues with the tags and it takes two or even three attempts at times to upload something correctly, whilst other times it might work immediately.

On a side note, if you reblog nsfw content or triggering content, you might want to tag those appropriately. Tw food, tw blood, tw. etc. Depends on the content of the triggering post.

You can also create your own tags. Such as "XY's inbox" for your asks or "XY shares" for anything that you reblog from others. This way people can block those tags and see only those posts on your blog that they might find interesting.

Taglists

Taglists aren't a necessity, especially because there are many different ways to notify your followers of new creations, but it's certainly useful. The reason I think taglists are important is because tumblr won't always show your posts on everyone's dashboard, especially if they follow loads of people. However, when you use a taglist, and mention people on your newest posts, they will be able to get a notification of your update.

Of course, if you feel like tagging people might be bothersome, you might create a side-blog where you reblog your posts and people can turn on notifications to be notified of your updates. This option has been rather popular recently, because usually we reblog and post many things on our main blogs and people don't want to get notified about every trivial post, so a side-blog with the most important posts might just be it for you.

Simplicity

This might be confusing so let me be less vague. As I said, we can be rather lazy and that doesn't mean we're bad people, we might just had a difficult day or too much to study or work and we just want easy access to content. Being simple is a necessity. Though it's good to be creative and unique, such as creating a Masterlist that's called "Where the stars shine", it's not obvious for many what is hidden behind those words and they might not be curious enough to check it out. By being simple and obvious, as I said before, you're offering your content on a silver platter. Simple and neat. Sometimes people just need things to be easy to find.

I have been told many times before that my blog is very organised and I feel very proud about that because it means people can find things easily. Of course, it's not proven, but I think that could be a factor in growing your blog. But as I've said, these are only my personal observations.

I hope this helps. Have a nice day :) Heloise Daphne Brightmore

#writing #content creation #writing advice #creator advice #blogging tips #blog writing #content writing #heloise rambles #grow your blog

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jiroulogy · 3 years

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Hi! Nice to see you again!

04/05/2021

it’s me, Jirou. It’s been a while. I don’t think I’ve posted anything after my first semester of second year.. it’s been almost 2 years since then! And a LOOOOOT has happened. I’m happy I’m still here.

This is probably gonna be a long post, but I just wanted to write down how much my life has changed since then, how much I’ve learned and how much happier I’ve become. Thank you for reading this far.

Before you read any further, please be aware of a few trigger warnings for: suicide attempt, sexual assault and child abuse.

Let’s start from where we left off, shall we? Second semester of my second year of uni. So much happened, especially the upcoming med school entrance exam. The looming THOUGHT of that one event tanked my mental health and academic progress SOOO much that I got the worst grades I’ve ever had for my subjects. I was miserable, switching from antidepressant to anti anxiety meds like they were skittles. I was doing my best to stay alive.

[TW: suicide attempt] Then a few weeks before that damn med school test. The police came knocking on my door with an ambulance following shortly after to take me to hospital, as I’d just tried to take my life. I spent 6 hours there total, got cleared home after a the doctor assessment. But I’ve never felt so out reality. Like I was never alive at all. I recovered well after that, but I was still finding it hard to get back to reality. I got stuck watching twitch streamers to never have a quiet second in my brain. That was when I decided to join this one streamer’s subscriber discord. And I met the boy that pulled me back to earth.

This was 6 months after a brutal heart break, [TW: sexual assault] one where I was violated and left to feel empty and unlovable. I lost all my self esteem from that breakup, and along with expectations from my parents and my own mental illnesses, it almost took my life. So you wouldn’t even believe how much in awe I was that one person was able to change how I think completely.

I met my current boyfriend (he likes to think he’s my fiancé) in that discord, after he told me to shut up when I said hi to everyone. Then apologised of course, but that fueled it enough to set a course of enemies to lovers:

After a month or two of talking, he confessed he loved me. I did the same. Happily ever after. But get this, he lived in Sydney, and I, in melbourne. So it was exactly a year until we get to actually see each other because... DUN DUN DUUUUNNN the pandemic happened.

It was a roughy rough time. As I still lived with my parents, I had to move with them to a part of my state that was rly far away from uni and my friends. And I can’t drive so.... I really spent those first few months of lockdown with no social contact... [TW: child abuse] in a house of narcissistic and abusive parents. So then again, my mental health tanked. So hard that I recall such a vivid moment that while my bf was on call with me he was trying to make me imagine a future with him, far far away, where nothing could touch me. That’s when I knew I really had to get out of there if I wanted to live and prosper.

After my first semester of third year. I ran away from home. I packed my things secretly, waited for my parents and the rest of the family to leave the house for groceries. Made breakfast for my sister who was still asleep. Called my uber, and didn’t look back. It was the hardest, most exhilarating and most profound thing I have ever done in my life. It is the reason I am still alive today. I escaped abuse, organised my life to support myself ALONE. Learned to live with roommates, navigated my ling distance relationship, and improved my mental health. Just from doing one thing, that changed my life.

After that, things were going more smoothly. I was in my second semester of uni, I was doing okay. I wasn’t doing AMAZING but for my circumstances, I was doing my god damn best. I finished that semester as well as I could. And then the borders opened. And I could finally see my baby.

One whole year we went without even touching skin. I finally was there, to another stepping stone in my life that unfolds the rest of my future. Changing my future like tidal waves for ripples. I met him, and I knew he was the love of my life. We spent one week together until he had to go back. And I was like fuck that I need you. 3 weeks later I found myself in Sydney, living with his family for almost two months until I had to come back for my final semester. Which is where I am now.

You’re all caught up now. Let me tell you about how I’ve changed. I think I am the happiest I’ve ever been since my innocent childhood, everyday I spend with my bf feels like the Sunday mornings that my grandma picks me up from my dad’s and takes me to buy toys. I feel like I can have a future. I am tethered to reality by the best person I have ever known. And I built this life with the support of my friends and supportive family members. From here on, I’m expecting to move in with my bf in a few months time, which by then we won’t be long distance anymore. We’ll finally be able to plan our future together.

If you’re still reading, thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope with my story, my journey from 16-17 years old when I started this blog, and now that I’m 2 weeks away from turning 21, you can see that life changes and gets better. All the bullshit you encounter will fade into black once enough time passes. I hope to the universe that life treats you well and guides you to your stars. I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to write my life down in this blog, I’ll come back every now and then to let you know. But the way my life is going, I don’t even feel the need to escape it through reblogging things I wish I was/had/was doing. I am living for me.

As always, I hope your days are kind and warm. I love you very much.

Bloom and never wither,

Jirou

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rataltouille · 3 years

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hi !! are there any tips you’d like to give to someone who just started a writeblr? how to get into the community, stuff like that? i’ve been writing for a long time but i decided to make a writeblr just now and i have no idea how any of this works

hello!! first off, welcome to writeblr; not to sound ancient but i remember coming on here for the first time and had no idea how anything worked. a simple rundown:

a bunch of people come together and scream about their wips.

we use taglists to keep track of said screaming.

some people make and join writeblr families + servers to scream more.

NOTE: i’d first recommend trying to define what you want your writeblr experience to be like. are you here for the fun of it, rather than to see it as a professional thing? do you want to have a large platform and gather more notes, or are fine with small groups and little interaction? all goals are valid, obviously, and knowing yours will be useful.

i’ve realised in growing my account that some things tend to help.

constantly engage in other people’s work. i used to not really interact with other writers? which,,, kind of defeats the purpose of joining a community. the more you scream about other people's work [so reblogging + adding nice comments in the tags], the more people scream about yours. also, engaging with others is super fulfilling because you get to see their writing.

maintain taglists. a quintessential writeblr thing, i suppose. the thing is that you won’t really be able to see a lot of posts due to timezone differences. so, taglists are great— you get to keep people up to date on what you post, and being on other people’s taglists is just as important. you can have wip specific taglists, and/or general taglists for all writing related work. i’d recommend using said taglists only whenever necessary, so i’d say in massive updates / posts. and once again, asking to be added to taglists is a great way to interact with others!

participate in tag games. these are super fun + really hone in the community aspect of writeblr. you don't have to do every tag game in existence, but i’d say that tagging people in tag games is a good way to see more content + engage! another thing people do are ask games [so these can be in the form of a singular post with an existing set of questions, or could be in writeblr events like sts (storyteller saturday). i don't do these much, but i’ve seen that they help!]

talk to people! seriously, just try to talk to other writeblrs. you can send them a message about how much you like their wip, or ask stuff about their ocs. i’ve met so many incredible people on here, whom i now can’t imagine my life without. a way of doing this would be joining writeblr servers and families!

as to the format of content you're posting, here’s stuff i’d recommend.

writeblr intros. basically make it a short and simple summary of who you are + what you’re writing [wip summaries are great]. you can also tag a few writeblrs you admire. the community can be daunting but also we’re always thrilled to meet more writers!

wip intros. usually do this soon after your writeblr intro. it can be as detailed as you like, and here are some stuff you could add: genres, themes, a synopsis, one-line character summaries, an excerpt. you can also make graphics + banners if you’re into that, or add a moodboard.

know which tags to use. THIS IS!!! VERY IMPORTANT!!!! i can’t find the tumblr post that explains this in detail, but here’s a rundown. the first five tags show up on the dashes of people followed the tag, the first twenty tags show up in the tag archive. tags meant for reaching out do not work on reblogs. some popular tags are am writing, amwriting, writeblr, writing, original writing.

have a tagging system. not necessary, but sure as hell keeps your blog organised. make sure that it’s simple though: i use am writing for all massive excerpts, [wip name] for anything related to that wip, and tag game for, well, tag games, etc. etc. you could also keep your blog easy to navigate by having wip pages on your theme, although it differs for mobile users. this is the more technical aspect of having a tumblr platform.

try and have fun. writeblr loves well-formatted posts with snazzy graphics and all that, but for the love of god if you are not interested in making such things, don't. remember that this is ultimately your blog and you can do whatever the hell you want with it! results will differ but like also your happiness matters more.

a small note that these are all tips based on my experience. you need to take into account that writeblr is supposed to be fun ultimately, and that it’s up to you what you’re blog is going to look like. i hope this helps!! writeblr is pretty cool once you get the hang of it.

#and do let me know your url; i’d love to support you!#i also realise now that this post is wayyy too fucking long #and that i probably scared you off #which is not ideal #writeblr #asks #al talks writing

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musepirations · 4 years

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hi there, sweethearts !! because i’ve gotten some questions in the past about ‘ how to start with roleplay on tumblr ‘, i decided to make a couple of guides to help you on your way ( i will post one concerning roleplaying in groups later ). in this guide, i will share all you need to know when you want to start doing INDEPENDENT ( INDIE ) ROLEPLAY on tumblr !! i hope this guide will help you -- if so, feel free to give this a LIKE or REBLOG !! the best of luck and have fun !! xoxo

STEP ONE : your account

i personally believe that having a finished and easy-to-navigate blog is the essential starting point in independent/indie roleplay. you want to hit the tags and find partners with a blog that says something about who you are, what you will accept and not accept, who your muses are, which plots you would like to play out etc...

the first step in achieving this is finding the right THEME. having a theme that is easy to navigate is very important -- this way, you can make your life easier because your theme is well-organised, but your potential partners will also find it easier to get an idea of who your muses are and what you wish to roleplay ( i am convinced this can be a make or break for people when deciding who they would like to write with ). below, i will share a bunch of links to help your search for the right theme and pages:

THEMES: you can find a collection of potential indie themes right HERE. some of these themes have muse tabs already build in, others don’t.

CHARACTER PAGES: does the theme you fancy not have a build in muse tab ?? don’t worry !! there are a lot of amazing muse/character page codes out there. find some amazing ones HERE or HERE.

ABOUT PAGES: it might also be nice to make a separate, more detailed page for each of your muses, for which some amazing page codes can be found HERE and HERE.

i would also recommend adding a PAGE ABOUT YOURSELF. who are you, how old are you, what timezone do you reside in, what pronouns do you go by -- but also, what are your roleplay likes and dislikes, what are your trigger warnings, what makes you uncomfortable and would you rather not see roleplayed out on your account ?? anything you want your potential partner to know and keep in mind. also add a RULES PAGE on which you state what you will and will not roleplay, who you will and will not roleplay with ( f.ex. muns under a certain age, or certain faceclaims you don’t wish to roleplay against etc... ), what you will and will not accept from partners and during plotting etc...

once these pages are all set up and organised, the most time-consuming task will be done already !!

STEP TWO : your tagging system

this might seem trivial -- but trust me, you will be grateful for having an organised tagging system once you start adding muses and partners.

do your tags have to be fancy ?? no, not at all. they just have to be practical and organised. if you have several muses, it might be a good idea to create tags for each of them ( f.ex. MUSE NAME || threads. ; MUSE NAME || portrait. ; MUSE NAME || wanted plots. ; MUSE NAME || wanted opposites. ; etc... , and this for each of your muses ). in this way, you can organise all your threads per role. all your muses’ pictures per role. all your muses’ wanted plots or opposites per role, etc... it might also be a good idea to tag ships, once you have developed those, or pairings in general ( f.ex. YOUR MUSE NAME & YOUR PARTNER’S MUSE NAME || threads. ). there is no such thing as too many tags -- as long as everything is tagged and organised, it will make your life and the life of your roleplay partners way easier !!

now, for those who don’t have the patience and interest to do fancy tags ( which i 100% understand -- you don’t need them, either ), you can already get a clean and organised and still nice-looking tagging system simply by playing around with brackets and lines. to help you out, i will list some potential ideas for you to use or take inspiration from:

YOUR MUSE NAME || tag .

YOUR MUSE NAME ( tag ) .

YOUR MUSE NAME { tag } .

YOUR MUSE NAME — tag .

YOUR MUSE NAME ;; tag .

as you can see, you can easily get a nice tagging system just by using what you have on your keyboard. but, for those who like it a bit more fancy, you can use THIS and THIS website to find symbols and fancy fonts to play around with. there also is THIS very useful post with some templates for you to use, which you should definitely check out ( credit to @yellowhelper ).

before you start, it might be a good idea to do a little tag drop per muse ( i.e. make a post for each of your muses, in which you tag every single tag you have created for said muse, just so these tags are already on your blog ).

STEP THREE : hitting the tags

now you have your blog completely finished, your muses uploaded and your tags arranged -- it is time to hit the tags and tell the indie roleplay world you are out there. the process of finding partners might seem daunting -- but keep in mind that a lot of members of the indie roleplay community are probably just as excited about finding new partners as you are. so don’t be afraid to approach muns !!

what i personally find a good way to find partners, is to just start looking through the ‘ indie rp ‘ or ‘ independent rp ‘ tag and take a look at the blogs in there. click on their accounts, look at their muses, look at what they are searching for ( perhaps one of your muses might fit one of their wanted opposites or plots ). and if you’ve found a blog that has piqued your interest, don’t be scared to shoot them a message. ask whether they are looking for partners and whether they are interested in plotting. tell them what you got to offer or which of their muses or wanted plots you are personally interested in. you have absolutely nothing to lose when messaging these people -- if they decline your offer, then you can continue your search ( perhaps look at the blogs they roleplay with, go through their network to see whether some of their partners might want to roleplay with you too ). but there’s an equally big chance they will gladly hear you out and start plotting with you. just never give up -- it might seem to go slow in the beginning, but once you’ve got a couple of threads going, you will see people will begin to show interest and you will be introduced into networks of roleplayers and consequently, start your own network as well.

you can also go through the ‘ indie starter ‘, ‘ indie start call ‘, ‘ open indie starter ‘, etc... tags to see whether there are any open starters you could reply to, or any starter calls you could give a like. these starter calls are ways for roleplayers to find new partners as well -- if you want to, you can post one of these starter calls yourself. say that you are new and would love to find some roleplay partners. or you can start off by posting some open starters yourself.

i personally am always willing to help out indie roleplayers in their search for roleplay partners -- feel free to shoot me a message asking for a shoutout, that you are looking for new partners, and i will gladly post it and hopefully, you will get some people’s attention. i am sure there are plenty other roleplay helpers who would be willing to give you a little boost if you approach them in a polite and kind manner !!

STEP FOUR : tracking your threads

once you have found some partners and got some threads going, it might be a good idea to use a TREAD TRACKER just to make sure you can keep an overview of all the threads you have with your partners. on these websites, you can add threads and then they will automatically keep track of all replies to them -- in other words, you can check this tracker to see who has done the last reply, whether you have missed any replies, etc... this isn’t a necessity -- it’s just a useful bonus.

STEP FIVE : useful links

i think i have mentioned the most essential things in the four steps above !! but i wanted to add this little section to help you navigate some additional information/things that can help you out when looking for ideas for your muses, for plots, for faceclaims, etc... so below, you can find a bunch of my own links which i hope will help you out and make this entire experience a bit easier for you !!

writing help

character help

url help

tag help

label help ( labels page )

roleplay help

faceclaims : female // male // non-binary // transgender // plus size // people of colour

names : female // male

plot inspiration

starter sentences

ask memes

if you ever have any questions or you need any help, don’t hesitate to shoot me a message !! xoxo

#rph #indie rp #independent rp #guide #how to indie rp #my guide

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cubesquareddigital · 3 years

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Work vs. Mental Health

aka KNOWING YOUR RIGHTS FROM YOUR WRONGS

We’re passionate about promoting positive mental health here at CubeSquared, but we know not everyone is, so we wanted to put something together to help those (especially given the impact of the coronavirus) who may be looking for work with a mental health condition in tow.

Confucius once said "find a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life". Well that's all well and good for him and his corner office, but what about the rest of us? What about the rest of us just trying to get through the day without punching that buffoon from Sales or from getting caught nicking all those pens? Exactly.

If those work-based annoyances aren't enough, if you're living with a mental health condition, then work can be so much tougher. For some, just getting out of bed is a Herculean task, let alone coping with additional deadlines, a huge workload or trying to create a PowerPoint slideshow that won't send everyone into a coma.

Just like life, work colleagues and management will have different viewpoints when it comes to mental illness. Some will be accommodating of your needs, others won't and it will be a source of contempt. Screw those guys!

With these different points of view, how helpful employers are will vary wildly, so it's important to know what your actual rights are. Can you punch that idiot from Sales? Probably not, but where DO you stand? If you're in the UK (like we are), we can try and help, so let's take a look at another of our world-famous* Top 10 lists! Let's bloody do this!

(* - not actually world-famous)

1. BEFORE YOU START WORK

Let's start before you actually have a job! What do you mean that's cheating? Oh you sound just like that douchebag from Sales!

If you're in the position of looking for work, let's face it, you're not alone in that, it's important to know where you stand as you sit down for the interview. See what we did there? Let's say, for the sake of argument, you have depression. What next?

Any prospective employer can NOT ask you about your mental health, unless they are:

Asking about any reasonable adjustments they need to make during the job application process.

Checking they have applications from a wide range of people; this might also include sex (as in gender, it's not a 'Yes Please' / 'No Thank You' thing), religion, sexuality, race, etc.

Ensuring that you will actually be able to do the job you're applying for.

2. TO DISCLOSE OR NOT TO DISCLOSE. THAT IS THE QUESTION.

Of course, there's nothing wrong with being open about any condition you might have, it's just that you don't HAVE to. If you want to be open and tell them, feel free. The question you might want to consider though is whether to tell them before or after you get the job. If you don't get it, then I wouldn't bother!

If you DO disclose, then you will be protected under the Equality Act 2010. This means you can get any extra support you might need at work, ask for any reasonable adjustments to be made and, hopefully, get support from your lovely new work mates. Depending on the environment, that might work against you (if they're a bunch of A-holes), so it will be your choice. Just remember, you're not legally obligated to do so.

The key words here are 'reasonable adjustments' If you want them to build you a solid gold throne to sit on, then you're probably not going to get that, but if you need to sit in a particular part of the office, for example, or building in some 'work from home' hours, then you can certainly ask. It boils down to whether you would be at a 'significant disadvantage' without it.

It's not as onerous at it sounds. Employers don't necessarily have to foot the bill for any changes. They can get help through the Access to Work scheme, which can help to pay for practical support their employees might need to help start or stay in work. Also, if the company has an Occupational Health department, then they may be able to help with this.

It might also be worth noting that when looking for a company clever enough to hire you, you might want to look for firms that display the 'Disability Confident' symbol. Like ours in the footer of every page (just scroll down, we’re not lying, in fact we’re very proud of it!)

It was launched by the UK Government and was designed to encourage firms to recruit disabled people (this includes depression by the way). It does mean that they are more suited to hiring (and keeping) people classed as ‘disabled’.

3. THE EQUALITY ACT.

Whilst we're on the subject of the Equality Act, nice segue I know, let's touch on that piece of legislation a little. It classes depression as a disability, so is covered by this piece of legislation. The Act also covers things like bipolar disorder, dementia, OCD and schizophrenia, in fact anything that is a "substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities".

Because of this, employers can't (or shouldn't at least) discriminate against you when you apply for jobs, have a job or if you lose it through redundancy.

4. BENEFIT BITS

If you're starting work after being on benefits for a while, then it can be a financial tricky path to navigate. The time between getting your last benefit and your first bumper pay day can seem like a lifetime.

You may also be able to get benefits AND work, depending on how many hours you work. This applies if you've been on either Employment Support Allowance or Jobseekers Allowance.

5. SICK PAY

You've got your dream job (hopefully it won't be a nightmare) and things are going tickety-boo, but then you have a bit of a turn for the worst. Now what?

If you need to take time off for your physical or mental health, then there also things you need to be aware of.

How much time you can take off ill, and how much you'll get (or for how long) will vary from employer to employer and their own policies. It might also be dependant on how long you've worked there, so giving a definitive answer here is a little harder.

Most will give you full pay for a short while, before reducing it to half-pay. When that happens, or stops completely, providing you have been off work for more than 4 days, then you can apply for SSP (Statutory Sick Pay) for up to 28 weeks. Then 28 weeks later? The zombies come ;-)

6. WORK....UNTIL YOU CAN'T

If you're off for more than 4 weeks, then your employer can refer you to Fit for Work.

This is a UK government-funded initiative which offers advice on returning to work. They can also refer you to a Occupational Health professional (if your company doesn't have one) who will work with you to create a 'return to work' plan. So that’s nice.

7. I'M BACK BABY!

Depending on how long you've been off for, even if it's only a short time, going back to work can be tough. Not knowing the reaction you'll get from colleagues when you return or even if it's just FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), then it can be an anxious time.

You can help to ease that by keeping in touch with your manager while you're off. This will mean that going back to work can be a little less daunting. You don't have to be 'cured' to go back to work, as long as you can go back without making yourself worse or you don't feel under any pressure to go back, you should be fine.

You may need a ‘fit note’ from the GP and, if you do, you can ask them to recommend adjustments on the form for your employer to see, e.g. reduced hours at first, etc.

8. I'M NOT BACK BABY!

If your short-term mental (or even physical) illness becomes a long-term problem, then your employer can eventually decide to 'let you go', providing there are no reasonable adjustments they can make to keep you there.

This isn't a decision they'll take lightly, but remember that they're trying to run a business and can't keep your job open forever. They won't want to lose a good worker, so try and look at objectively before firing off any strongly worded emails in the middle of the night after one-too-many bottles of wine.

9. MAKE A COMPLAINT

We'd like to think that all employers are honourable and trustworthy (like us), but sadly that isn't the case. Whatever your circumstances and whatever kind of employer they are, they do have to adhere to the law.

If you've lost your job, but you feel like they haven't done this lawfully and you have been unfairly discriminated against, then you can make a complaint. There may be an opportunity to do this informally at first, just in case there has been a misunderstanding or miscommunication that can be easily resolved. If not, then it's time to kick on!

The company will have their own procedure for formal complaints, so speak to their HR or Personnel Department (or the Office Manager if they're only a small firm) and find out what the procedure is. It might be worth getting in writing if you can. If this doesn't help, then you can take it to an Employment Tribunal.

10. MORE INFORMATION.

Obviously there are a multitude of people reading this and any number of individual circumstances to consider. We don't have ALL the answers, as shocking as that might be.

If you need any further help with work, then there are a number of organisations that specialise in this kind of thing. Citizen's Advice (they're not a Bureau anymore apparently) are a great place to start, but also an organisation called Benefits and Work have some excellent resources and an active forum where you can ask questions and (hopefully) get some answers.

If you're going through something, then probably someone else already has, so it can be a useful weapon to have in your arsenal.

We hope you find some useful hints and tips here, but these are just ours. If you've got any more to share, then please let people know in the comments section below. We're off to punch that pillock in Sales ;-)

Blog photo courtesy of Tim Mossholder on Unsplash

#mental health #disability confident #workers rights #Citizen's Advice #mental illness #Employment Tribunal #SSP #Statutory Sick Pay #Employment Support #FOMO #Fear of Missing Out #Fit For Work #creative industry #Equality Act

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sugawara-sweetheart · 4 years

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hey! how did you grow your account?

hi!! okay so i’m gonna try my best to answer this but in all honestly i really don’t know. i made this account expecting it to be mediocre at best because it’s been quite a break since i last wrote fanfic so i didn’t expect this. i’ll try and give you the best advice tho!!

okay first for new accounts you need to show up in tags which is hard. @tetsuwhore told me that usually your content starts showing up when you post/reblog 100 times, like 100 posts and follow 100 accounts so i definitely tried to do that asap. also don’t get motivated if it seems like nobody is reading your work- sometimes it takes a bit of time to pick up but it definitely will!!!

use lots of tags- like haikyuu fic, haikyuu headcanons, character x reader etc. just fill them up

post regularly- i think i post pretty much everyday which can be a lot so you don’t need to do that much. as long as you have a regular posting schedule i think that helps?

be kind and interactive- i waffle loads in my replies but that’s because i like interacting with my followers and you want to show your blog is a welcoming space! idk if this is just me but i get ‘vibes’?? from writers- if a writer’s replies to their anons are kinda rude or short/abrupt/careless it kinda puts me off them? bc like it costs nothing to just treat someone nice

make your account pretty and organised- the organised bit is more important tbh but make a masterlist or navigation and pin it to your blog or put it in your description? or tag your work properly so people can find your work easily- i used to read a lot of hq content for about a month before i started writing and the blogs i liked and visited often were organised and generally had nice themes. if a blog was messy or it was hard to find their work i would literally just be like 👀imma head out now

have a decent standard to your writing- okay this is going to sound harsh but your writing needs to be good to a certain degree i guess? you don’t have to be amazing or accurate cause you can write how you want (i don’t use caps for example lol) but make sure your spelling and grammar is correct at least because for me that puts me off lol

be original!! since i started my fuck marry kill event my followings started to grow super quick because it was something original and specific to my blog so try to come up with your own niche! @ceo-of-daichi is known for her daichi content, @scorpiosanssexy is known for her astrology, @super-noya writes amazing song fics and has an amazing folklore series and i noticed @dinosaurtsukki for her super cool buzzfeed unsolved au. nobody wants to read the same hcs or fics they’ve read from every other author lol, they want to see what makes you stand out!

which makes me also say dont plagiarise or do anything that’ll make enemies lol. nothing makes you lose popularity quicker than a bad rep. so just be good to people on here and don’t do anything wrong like plagiarise or hate on people etc

be patient- sometimes it’ll take time before things pick up but you’ll never grow if you quit too quickly. just keep at it- whether there’s 10 people or 100 people who enjoy your work it’s worth it and of course the main thing is that you enjoy it!

make friends!! this is less specific to growing your account but probably helps? haikyuu writing side of tumblr is filled with such kind lovely people and it really is a community!! so many writers have discord servers which they’d be happy for you to join so i definitely suggest joining any that come along your way. also interact with your mutuals!! send them cute messages, play tag games or just start a conversation with them! but don’t just make friends with writers for the sake of using them to grow your account that’s a bit mean :((

i really wish you the best of luck with your account and hope it works out for you!!💗

#sweetheart gives advice #i hope this really does help #and is good advice lol #i dont actually know what im doing tbh #interacting #anon

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ironforgedrp · 4 years

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Hi! I'm a (hopefully) first time admin and I've got everything ready to go and set up but I'm really nervous that it won't get off the ground, and you guys have been open for so long do you have any tips for me how to make my RP be as successful as yours? It looks like such a good place, I hope it's not weird to ask this

hi there friend, thank-you so much for your compliments, and don’t stress… i’m happy to offer some advice, i’m no expert whatsoever but i’ve run a few roleplays over the past decade or so. the key note firstly is to think of your RP as your kind of group ersatz family, as the admin you’re the head of that family. you keep everyone on course, you’re the gatekeeper and it’s your standards that set the tone for what happens in your family’s house. and i first want to tell you honestly that it is a little bit of a responsibility; you have to be willing to sort out problems, make decisions, mediate, diffuse and sometimes be on the receiving end of anon hate or the occasional jaded RPer, you have to be motivated and encouraging and dedicated - but if you are, the people who you write and create with will give it back to you tenfold & it will never become a drag. i hope this helps you a bit!

decide if you want a co-admin or you think you can handle it yourself - i personally have done solo-adminning, lead admin with moderators & co-adminned with up to four people. though i’ve found that, if you want to work with a team of mods/admins, having an odd number can be really helpful as you’re never tied. also, if you decide to bring in a co-admin or moderator, have a clear idea of how you want to operate as a roleplay and what you expect of them as admins, and whether or not they have an equal say as you, the creator of the roleplay. if they do, make that clear and if they don’t, make it clear what things you need to have a look over and what things they are able to handle alone (i.e. asks, applications, major plot changes). honestly, the worst thing that can happen is if you’re not on the same page because it confuses you, them and your muns.

don’t jump the gun, patience is key. if you’re hoping to have a long running roleplay then i would expect at least a month of work to be put into it before it’s trotted out, but it sounds like you’re already ready to go. make sure, before you open for activity, you have enough muns & characters to get the roleplay off to a healthy start and have the dash reasonably active.

set rules that are clear, but don’t be a dictator - make sure you have expressed clearly what your rules of conduct are (such as dash conduct, mun age restrictions [if any], activity standards, god-modding, banned/acceptable faceclaims, etc.)

set up an ads blog, and queue ads to post semi-regularly with varied but relevant tags and an eye-catching graphic &/or summary of your roleplay

set up a discord server or another way for your muns to communicate and plot OOC, it really helps muse and communication and also can be a fantastic way to build plots with existing characters and muns. and, lets be honest, it’s nice to be able to chat with the folks you’re writing with.

check in with everyone! make sure your muns are comfortable and happy and no one is falling by the wayside or being left out. also, it’s nice to make sure that your muns are alright personally - by no means pry, but be an open ear if someone needs to talk. you’d be surprised how many in the RPC are often too shy or anxious to admit to an admin that they need time for their mental health, work, study, etc. but if you make it clear from the beginning that you actually do care and are willing to help work with people it makes all the difference.

the most important to me: build rapport!!! the best thing for your roleplay, as an admin, is to do your absolute best to be approachable and have a relationship with your muns. you obviously don’t have to be best friends with everyone and talk every day, but believe me, what makes a roleplay last is the community you build behind it. i love having made such talented and varied friends in ironforged - we have voice chats and some of us facetime and/or text, we watch tv shows together and even help each other out with anything from personal problems to university assignments. our community is what helps us withstand all the trials and tribulations, and it’s what has given our roleplay such fantastic plot drops and progressions. the main point is, from the get-go, make sure your muns know that your DMs are always open if they have questions, queries, rants, concerns, ideas… all of the above.

trigger warnings, which obviously depends on the genre you’re in but, i personally would suggest to offer your muns the ability to tell you what their triggers are privately and list them somewhere on the main blog for the other members to see.

embrace being an admin, and don’t get walked over. don’t forget that this is your roleplay, you created it and put the work in and no one (anon or not) can tell you how to run it. don’t be scared to call out people for breaking the rules, don’t be scared to issue warnings, don’t be scared to reject people if they haven’t read the rules or aren’t the right fit for your roleplay or make you uncomfortable, don’t be scared to say no. it’s okay!

have open eyes, ears and mind; listen to feedback and concerns, hear out grievances and be willing to be polite even if people are being rude but don’t entertain pointless anon hate. speaking of anon hate… don’t turn off the anon ask option unless you honestly feel like it is the right route for you - it shuts off the ability for people to contact you whilst maintaining some anonymity and privacy, which can be discouraging.

crucial to any roleplay is the world-building, have a page with some key locations that are applicable to your roleplay (such as cafes, taverns, gyms, shops, housing locations), also i’ve honestly found that it helps setting the scene. consider where your roleplay is located (real place/fictional place) and make those details clear. paint the picture, immersion is a fantastic thing and it’s something both you and your muns can work on and collaborate on in the future. we have an inspo blog, pinterest boards, spotify playlists, youtube playlist, ambiance playlists, regional locations and business…. and a very colourful NPC list that has been collaborated and expanded upon throughout the life of ironforged.

have clear direction and at minimum a loose idea of where you want to go with your roleplay. even if you don’t want to have a very plot driven roleplay (like ours is with plot drops, random events, character/mun interwoven plots - which requires a long-form type of roleplaying) and would rather have it open world (you set the scene, and everyone just goes with the flow - which can be both long or short form types of writing) - it is so important to have some tricks and surprises in your bag. the best and easiest is having a few muse-boosting tasks lined up, perhaps a group event to bring people together (a party, a fight, a ball, a wedding, etc.) otherwise, 8.5 times out of 10, you’ll find muse flatlining. ask your muns! ask other rps! make a poll! hit up the RPC tags and roleplay helper blogs!

the finer details; pick a timezone to mark the roleplay with (eg; here i post in AEST on the roleplay because i am australian and it’s easy for me to queue and schedule things) but it’s crucial to ensure you include the timezone equivalent for other people in other timezones to be able to quickly understand (eg; AEST = GMT+10). you can always link an external timezone converter page if you’re unsure!

and, of course, be organised. make sure you have your pages set up and linked properly. the main that come to my mind to start off with are; navigation, plot, taken FCs, IC & OOC rules, a masterlist, blogroll/follow list, application/application page, application counts, ask & submit are open and an ooc page.

and LASTLY, this is my personal advice from one admin to another; if you really want a roleplay to work and you really want it to last for (hopefully) years, then you have to put some heart into it. our roleplay, as a group, has seen some bad times and good times galore. we’ve had people become seriously ill, we’ve had engagements and weddings, graduations, a fair few birthdays, hospital trips/emergencies, international internships, personal problems, personal triumphs… our communication as a roleplay isn’t always perfect, but we continue to do our best - and working on our communication is what allows us to keep going on through everything.

also, as an admin, do your best to make sure you are not the most powerful character and not center of all the roleplays controversy, drama and plot drops (if applicable), it’s become a kiss of death cliche, and also can alienate potential muns because they feel like background players to your show. but seriously, involve everyone and give a shout out for peoples interest, and the ideas that come flowing back from your muns will amaze you, trust me!

best of luck! admin tee.

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