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[vinylburns]

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[mariana-oconnor]

Types of AO3 Summary

Option 1 - The Excerpt:

The quickest, the easiest! Find a section of your fic that contains the main premise of said fic and also showcases your writing. Copy paste that into the summary box. BOOM! Done.

Best used for any fic, unless it's so short the excerpt would be the whole fic.

Option 2 - The No Frills:

Just a description of the fic. No need for drama. No need to complicate matters. Keep it simple, keep it safe.

Example: "A short character exploration of Blorbo's thoughts after Daisy leaves."

Best used for short fics, poems and fics where the style/format is more important than the plot. Or fics that tie directly into a scene/episode from canon or another fanfic.

Option 3 - The Hook:

Draw the reader's interest by giving them a set up with no conclusion. Introduce the main character(s), introduce the status quo, describe an inciting incident, leave a question in the reader's mind.

Example: "Blorbo is a barista at a coffee shop, struggling to pay their bills, but after handsome rockstar Obrolb walks into their coffee shop they find that they have to decide whether a chance at love is worth the cost of fame."

Best used for mid to long fic where there's a strong premise and follow through. Especially good for AUs. Can be expanded for more complex plots or used multiple times in one summary for multiple characters or subplots.

Option 4 - The Sitcom One-Liner:

"The one in which [over simplified description of one of the main plotlines]" This is essentially 'boil your plot down to the very simplest statement you can, oversimplify if possible. The more bizarre or unhelpful the better.

Example: "The one in which Blorbo learns to like cake".

Best used for fics with at least a little humour in them.

Option 5 - The Rule of Three:

Three is a magic number. Find three key moments in your fic and just list them. That's it. Often ends with 'not necessarily in that order' if used for comic effect. If it's an AU, establish that quickly (i.e. 'Star NHL player Blorbo…').

Example: "Blorbo makes a friend, falls in love, and almost burns to death, not necessarily in that order."

Best used for anything, really. Three is a magic number. The human brain loves things that come in threes.

Option 6 - The Trope Lure:

Why bother describing the plot? We all know AO3 readers are here for the tropes. Similar to The Sitcom One-Liner just using tropes instead of plot. Often followed by the phrase 'that nobody asked for'.

Example: "The Space western / A/B/O / Mail Order Bride fic that nobody asked for."

Often tacked on to the end of The Hook or The Excerpt as a tl;dr.

Best used for fic that plays its tropes straight with no shame or second guessing.

Option 7 - The Pre-emptive Strike:

(Not recommended) You just wrote this fic, the self doubt is consuming you. You feel the need to apologise profusely for your existence for no apparently reason. You feel cringe, you think the fic is cringe, you want everyone to know that you think the fic is cringe in case they don't like it and judge you for it.

Example: "So I fell in love with this pairing and had to write this. It's weird and terrible. Lol! I suck at summaries! Sorry!"

Best used for no fics ever. I cannot stress this enough.

(Seriously, I am begging you, don't do this. If you're planning to use this option, rethink it and do one of the others. I guarantee you more people will want to read your fic.)

Sometimes added on to any other summary as a strange disclaimer. (srsly. don't.)

Option 8 - The Unapology:

Embrace the mayhem, embrace the deep dark depths of your soul. The opposite of The Pre-emptive Strike. A combination of The No Frills and The Trope Lure that truly gives no fucks.

You have committed crimes and you are proud of them. You know what your USP is and you're going to make sure your target market finds you. Look upon my works, ye readers, and despair!

Example: "There aren't enough tentacle fics in this pairing, so I had to write one myself!"

Best used for fics with controversial/polarising tropes with all relevant details already clearly stated in the tags.

Option 9 - The Interrogation:

What if you wrote a summary entirely in questions? What if your readers had to read the fic to discover the answers? Who knows what will happen if you do this?

Example: "What happens when Blorbo McBlorbo gets his wish and Daisy doesn't make it to the plane on time? What happens when Obrolb finds out? How will this change Daisy and Blorbo's friendship?"

Best used for... I honestly don't know. This style of summary does not vibe with me. Mystery fic maybe? Sorry guys.

Option 10 - The Multipack:

Got a bunch of shorter fics in one work? No way of summarising them all without a wall of text larger than the Great Wall of China? This one is similar to The No Frills in that you're not describing the plots themselves and similar to The Trope Lure in that often broader genres and tropes are mentioned. What links those fics? Are they all in the same fandom? The same pairing? The same challenge? Just slap that right in the summary. A chapter list with 1-2 word trope/pairing summaries can be included or not.

Example: "A collection of Blorbo/Daisy/Obrolb fics based on Tumblr prompts. Chapter 1: Regency AU Chapter 2: Werewolves vs vampires Chapter 3: Ghost!Daisy Chapter 4: Space pirates!"

Best used for (obviously) works that are compilations of fic.

Option ? - The Void:

I said The Excerpt was the quickest and easiest summary to do. I lied, well... I didn't exactly lie. What is quicker and easier than not having a summary at all? After all, that's what the tags are for.

Example:

Best used for... nothing? Write a summary, guys. Please?

#AO3 #fandom #on writing #clearing out my drafts #long post #Qd #This list is intended for entertainment purposes only #I just came across a lot of fic summaries that followed similar rules #so I decided to post this about it #I'm sure other options are available #If you've ever used number 7 that's not bad of you #But my advice would be to not do that

[rundownallstar]

Entertainment advise: Spoilers

Entertainment advise: Spoilers

All credit goes to Entertainment weekly, But instead of rewriting it I thought I’d include what actually inspired this post. You can just don’t spoil twists, ending or ‘deaths’ and that sort of thing. Some like below would say 24 hours but with DVRs, I’d say give 3–7 days; however if you are speaking directly to a person ask them if they watched it before you discuss the show. When I write a…

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#Books #Entertainment Advice #EW #Movies #Plot points #Reading #Spoilers #story spoilers #Streaming #Television #Tv

[hulu]

What would you tell your younger self? Based on the New York Times Best Seller, Tiny Beautiful Things is now streaming on Hulu. 

#tiny beautiful things #tinybeautifulthings #hulu #kathryn hahn #sarah pidgeon #booklr #entertainment #tv series #booktok #life advice #self help #self healing #tv show

[entertainment]

An exclusive look at the making of @hulu's Tiny Beautiful Things, based on the book by Cheryl Strayed.

#tiny beautiful things #hulu #kathryn hahn #sarah pidgeon #booklr #cheryl strayed #tv shows #self help #entertainment #tv series #booktok #life advice #self healing

[chartedterritory]

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[beyondthislifetime]

People who truly dislike Edwina Sharma are wild. Heaven forbid an 18 year old be charmed after being almost relentlessly pursued by an older man. Three married women, including her mother, are for the match. THE QUEEN is for the match. The only person saying he isn't right for her is her sister and like I'm sorry but my sister could swear that a man wasn't that into me and I would not listen if he BOUGHT ME A HORSE!???!!?!!

#having a s2 rewatch and truly. that is a teenager who has never been courted before. that's a girl with no experience with this at all. #she's being pursued by a nearly 30 year old man who we know will chase off a young lady's suitors (see The Daphne Debacle) #also we have no clue what kates love life was like or what she may have revealed to edwina so does eddy think #“my sister who has never entertained men or had a serious relationship is giving me courting advice” #and is that supposed to mean more than their mother's blessing and support? #fair enough mary is supposed to be complacent to an unbelievable level in this show but had kate said “mama he truly isnt right for eddy” #would mary just have handwaved it off? is that the deal the show was going for? #people online loooove to talk about how much you wanna hit your sibling for no reason but an acerbic “half-sister” is too far? #if my maid of honour wanted to fuck my future husband i'd hand the priest my earrings tell him to meet me in the confessional and go to tow #i think edwinas explanation of this anger was not well thought out but she was entirely right to be angry. #anyways. eddy darling i will live you until my dying days. #edwina sharma #bridgerton

[thatsbelievable]

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[monstrsball]

reigen going to r/AmITheAsshole after his fight with mob

#mp100 #separation arc au where everything is the same except reigen also gets cyber bullied on reddit #(idk what reddit's name would be in the mob universe... taking suggestions) #reigen skillfully dodging questions about how old his employee is and what exactly it is that they do #reigen: that is not relevant. stop asking. it doesn't matter. #reigen scrolls AITA and all of the other advice subs for entertainment but he does give really good advice sometimes #but his karma is ruined after this post bc he didn't think to use a throwaway #and now he's known as the guy who told a 14 year old his friends didn't really like him because the 14 year old asserted his boundaries

[chezzywezzywritinghelp]

Conflict Narrative

Conflict narrative is the type of plot a story follows. Describing and writing for a type of conflict narrative is the driving force for the plot. Any show, movie, book, play - everything follows a type of conflict narrative or several conflict narratives.

This post will be explaining the several categories and then how to write for them.

Internal vs. External Conflicts

Internal : this is a conflict that happens within a character. It relates deeply to statc vs. dynamic characters, referring to my former post. It often leads to character development or the lack thereof, because the character(s) are actively fighting their own desires and beliefs.

External : this is set against the character(s). It’s a physical manifestation often, and the external forces stand in the way of a character(s)’s goals and dreams, creating tension and opposition. 

Often, these come together and a story SHOULD include both to create an interesting and realitistic narrative. After all, real life always includes both internal and external conflicts.

Six types of Literary Conflicts 

*side note : man refers to the human race (or whatever species the protagonist happens to be) and not the gender.

Man vs. Self : It’s self-explanatory. This is an internal conflict where Man may be trying to decide what is morally correct in a situation or how to improve their mental health. (ex. Les Miserables or The Handmaid’s Tale.)

Man vs. Man : It’s a direct competition between two characters. One Man’s wants is conflicting with another Man. This conflict can take the form as something small, such as a fist fight, or can encompass the entire plot as a fight for power. (ex. The Secret Garden or The Hunger Games.)

Man vs. Nature : It’s also self-explanatory. It can be a survival situation where Man is striving to survive a tsunami, or it can be a Planet of the Apes situation. (ex. Moby Dick or Into the Wild.)

Man vs. Supernatural : Man is fighting against something that is not manifested into out reality. This is usually used in horror and fantasy and science fiction. Man could be fighting ghosts to a big, murderous lizard. (ex. Scooby-Doo or It.)

Man vs. Technology : In another form, it can be worded as tradition vs. progress, depending on the defition of ‘progress’ in the novel in question. It can be something science fiction-y such as fighting robots to a tell-tale about the importance of tradition. (ex. Farenheit 451 or A Wrinkle In Time.)

Man vs. Society : This is where Man is going against a large, driving force that controls society. An example is the government, social norms, or traditions. They either are attempting to survive or fight against the external conflict. (ex. Lord of the Flies or 1984.)

How do you write and create conflicts?

It is good to note what type of genre it is and what the general plot will be. Usually, just from the gist, it is obvious what at least one conflict is. However, most books include at least two or three. when trying to conjure up the conflict, ask these questions :

What is the protagonist(s)’s main desire?

What is their unconcious desire?

What is the worst thing that can happen to this character?

What characters, institutions, or forces can bring this antagonism into relaity (if it isn’t already)?

What is/are the character(s) like and how do they create friction in the conflict?

These genral questions will reveal a lot when it comes to the nature of the plot. you can read any book, watch any movie or show, play any video game, and ALL of them will exhibit at least two of the conflicts above and flesh it out (at least, if it’s a good form of entertainment).

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[freebooter4ever]

I always enjoy it when people come up to me while im drawing as long as they're nice about it, and especially kids. And while the last two weeks only seemed to have obnoxious parents (at one point a kid was pointing like 'i want to be able to that!' and their parent replied 'you can't' and i was like ???? Wtf), this week there was a mom and two daughters who were really interested in art and were standing behind me while i sketched for a long while. Neither of the girls could have been much older than 10, and they were super shy, and were asking their mom questions, and i answered one of the questions. And the mom laughed and said 'see, she can hear you, don't be afraid to ask her questions!' and then i turned around and introduced myself a little and explained what i was drawing. And then they just stood and quietly watched me draw for like ten minutes, it was so sweet. 🥹

#Freebooter4ever #Also like....whenever im drawing im usually eavesdropping on various conversations around me #Adults are the funniest to listen to #Kids are mostly running around #And thinking about that lol...i realized what a weird child i was #When from the age of 6 i started going with my grandma to the kubota gardens in seattle #and we would sit and calmly draw or write for hours instead of me needing constant entertainment #I had a moment when i realized that if i had kids there would be no way to know if they would like drawing or if they would #Even be as quiet and calm as i was back then #Its not like i have not thought about having kids and how that would mean my time and choices would no longer be my own #But as i get more and more wistful over wanting kids #I catch myself thinking about stuff like this and realizing ok with a small child i probably wouldnt be able to do this anymore #And then i try to genuinely analyze whether or not i would be willing to give up whatever it is #And to my surprise the answer is usually yes #I find that im not thinking about it in terms of giving things up which is how society or advice books seem to paint it as #But rather adjusting to fit in a different kind of joy #I dunno ignore me im getting sappy over kids again

[ahb-writes]

Fantasy Worldbuilding Questions (Arts and Entertainment)

Arts and Entertainment Worldbuilding Questions:

What are the most celebrated arts or entertainments in each region of this world? Are there symbols in common between cultures?

How are the arts valued in this world (and by whom)? Are artists venerated, looked down on, kept by patrons, penniless? A mixture?

Who are this world's most popular entertainers or artists, and why?

Who produces art and how do they learn (e.g., apprenticeship, classes)?

Where is art or entertainment such as plays typically enjoyed, and who has access to these spaces?

Where do artists draw inspiration or material from? Are any subjects or personages off limits/outlawed?

When does the knowledge of art and entertainment history stretch back to? What has been lost?

When do artists or entertainers begin training typically?

Why is an art object or performance considered 'good', under what conditions?

Why would someone want to become an artist or entertainer in this world?

❯ ❯ ❯ Read other writing masterposts in this series: Worldbuilding Questions for Deeper Settings

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[multi-faceted-visionary-talent]

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[hulu]

What would you tell your younger self? #TinyBeautifulThings is now streaming on Hulu.

#tiny beautiful things #hulu #kathryn hahn #sarah pidgeon #booklr #entertainment #tv series #booktok #life advice #self help #self healing #tv shows

[theghoulboysblog]

I am LOSING. MY GODDAMN. MIND.

i just found out that ryan bergara is speaking IN. MY. STATE. Not only in my state, but only A FEW MINUTES AWAY from where i live 😭 HOW AM I MEANT TO BE CHILL IN THESE CONDITIONS?!? 😭🙏

bad news is: HE IS SPEAKING AT A COLLEGE DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE I ATTEND 😭 technically he is speaking at a building that is often open to the public, but the college owns it and they’ve had student only events before 🤷🏻‍♀️ so IDK IF I WILL BE ABLE TO GO :(

updates soon tho 🤞 fingers crossed

#watcher #watcher entertainment #ryan bergara #the dude is so insightful #just wanna listen to what he has to say!!! #people say his speeches contain great advice :)

[multi-babii]

genuine question, i wanted to preorder hobi's and txt new albums through a local shop but i'm not sure if I should with the boycott of hybe going on. is it okay if i preorder the versions without the weverse benefits? but i don't know if the versions without it are still bought through weverse. or should i maybe wait until they have them in stock and this way i won't be putting money into hybe (at least not directly).

i want to support the boys but i'm not willing to put kpop over literal genocide

#please any advice would be appreciated #hybe #hybe boycott #bts #bts jhope #jhope #j hope bts #bangtan jhope #txt #tomorrow x together #tomorrow by together #tubatu #txt moa #moa #bts army #hybe labels #hybe entertainment #kpop #k pop