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[plotandelegy]

Unleashing Creativity: Top Ways to Generate Unique Fantasy Story Ideas

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Welcome back,

There's no denying that fantasy has been at the core of some of the most enchanting, daring, and downright unforgettable tales (for one reason or another) that have shaped the literary landscape. Who doesn't love the thrill of journeying to some new adventurous place with otherworldly creatures and epic battles between the forces of dark and light? Personally, I'm all about the dark side. Even for the most seasoned writers sparking the imagination can be difficult. Things like inspiration seem elusive as a dragon hiding in a mist-covered mountain. Today, I will cover a few ideas to find your muse. My muse sometimes hides in a dumpster...so let's find better ways to do this, shall we?

People Watching, with a Twist: Observing people in everyday situations can be a great source of inspiration. Now, add a layer of 'What If?'. What if the barista at your local coffee shop could control elements? What if the older woman feeding pigeons in the park was a retired warrior queen? This exercise allows you to create complex characters with intriguing backstories, ripe for the world of fantasy.

Travel Through Time: History is brimming with periods that, with a little twist, can become fantastic settings for your story. Victorian England's social hierarchies, the Renaissance's scientific innovations, and the fierce battles of Feudal Japan offer fertile ground for fantastical tales. Weave in elements of magic or mythical creatures, and you have an intoxicating cocktail of historical fact and enticing fantasy.

Bioinspiration – Fantasize with Flora and Fauna: The natural world is a veritable treasure trove of inspiration. Let's call this approach 'bioinspiration.' Start by exploring Earth's biodiversity's peculiar traits, behaviors, and survival mechanisms. Why not envision a species that communicates like whales but hunts like a pack of wolves? Or perhaps a plant that blooms under the moonlight and has the power to manipulate time? The possibilities are endless when you fuse the wonder of our world with a dash of fantasy.

Take a Hike (Literally!): When was the last time you truly engaged with the wilderness, the mountains, or the sea? Natural landscapes are rife with potential for fantasy storytelling. As you walk through a dense forest, consider the creatures that might inhabit such a place in a fantasy realm. That murmuring stream could be a water nymph's dwelling, and the wind howling through the canyon might be a dragon's call. Try to visualize your surroundings through the lens of fantasy — you may be surprised at what your imagination conjures up!

Harness the Power of Music: Like music, few things can stir the soul and spark the imagination. A piece of music can evoke many emotions and images depending on its rhythm, melody, and harmony. Try listening to music without lyrics (like classical, orchestral, or ambient music) and let your mind wander. Picture the scenes that the music evokes. Is that tranquil harp melody the song of a peaceful elven village? Does the tumultuous symphony represent the climax of an epic battle? Use these mental images as a springboard for your fantasy narrative.

So there it is, everyone. Five unique ways to draw up some inspiration. Go find your muse!! Probably shouldn't have said mine hides in a dumpster. I'm all about being superstitious, so I'm sure she'll never speak to me again.

Happy Writing,

Indigo Everly 

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[sierrashewrites]

Trends Come and Go; an Eating Disorder is Forever

Written By: Sierra Adams Hashimee

Flashback to the year 2007. The year of the first iPhone, Tumblr has just launched, and the skinny epidemic floods Hollywood. Jessica Alba, Victoria Beckham, and "pre-thic" Rihanna were the body types we as a society reached to achieve. Pro-Ana or pro-anorexia support is easily accessible on Tumblr, celebrities flaunt their quick weight shed and in turn teenage girls and boys equate hunger to happiness. The National Eating Disorder Association states that 9% of the population is affected by an Eating Disorder. With most of these symptoms being active from ages 12-25, it is no wonder that Eating Disorders seem to be a typical part of growing up in the United States.

Now we're back in the year 2022. Thick thighs and big butts were only the "hot trend" for a decade before the skinny era began to reemerge. Low rise jeans make a comeback, the Kardashian's shed their BBL's for petite physiques, and pro Ana has made a reappearance online in the form of cutesy diet challenges on tick tock. As we speed backwards in time towards the trend of collar bones and thigh gaps, I watch around me as everything feels all too familiar, like I have been down this dark road before.

In idolizing celebrities like Bella Hadid for existing while thin, are we creating a new generation of individuals who struggle with their appearance because for some reason it isn't enough to just be how you were made? Squats or a procedure to get a large butt one year then starving yourself and chain-smoking cigarettes for a gaunt figure the next year; when will we stop letting trends decide our worth?

Eating Disorders come in all shapes and sizes. Symptoms may begin at age 13, but can stay with you for a lifetime. Failure to eat and provide the body with vitamins while it develops is detrimental. Growth, the digestive and nervous system, and the menstrual cycle are all severely affected when not nurtured.

What started as a community on Tumblr that posted aesthetically pleasing photos of thin girls, turned into shared tips on how to lose weight, turned into a lifetime mending a broken relationship with food. Simple acts like packing myself lunch or eating in a group were things I had to relearn properly in adulthood. Food does not and may not ever come naturally to me, and this is mostly due to my less than savory relationship with it during those formative years.

Our bodies are not a trend, it is the one and only vessel to get us through this lifetime, therefore we need to treat it with respect and thank it for everything it achieves. After all, if we are constantly trying to change ourselves to fit the tabloids, how can we be who we are truly meant to be?

We have seen this road before and some of us have wandered down it. Join me this time in lighting the other paths of self love and acceptance to show our youth that these are options.

If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, you are not alone. Call or text [phone] for support, resource, and treatment options.

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[articulatingperception]

Who says you can't control your focus?

You can instantly focus on what's written here.

But what you don't notice is that there's too

Or just look at your posture you banana shaped turd.

And now look at you breathing all wrong. Take deep breaths!

Focus is a stimulus, it is a reflex, you can focus on it whenever you want.

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[painfulpoet862929]

Poem #227

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[inkandalchemy]

Note to self. #listen #knowing #writeitout (at Albuquerque, New Mexico) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdI2zFiOvX-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[slammeraw]

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[greywillow3]

Something to Believe: Dressing for that Sunny disposition That always seems To escape me I will find a cloud To get lost in and Dig up all My painful memories How do others move on While I stand still? Analyzing the wreckage Has gotten me nowhere How does a heart That’s been betrayed Heal? How can you Reach inside to find The wound Whispering I promise You’ll be safe here. 💫Amber Comber #poetry #poetrycommunity #poem #words #writeitout #healing #love #fridakahlo #forgiveness #lace https://www.instagram.com/p/CpvcPwHJIwy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[rahmercy]

𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 & 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒊𝒕 𝑬𝑿𝑷𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑼𝑺𝑳𝒀! 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝑬𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑩𝑶𝑹𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑫 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑽𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝒐𝒓 𝑫𝑬𝑪𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒔! #manifestation #prayer #speaklife #goals #vision #plans #heartsdesire #makeitplain #writeitout #clarity #confirmation https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZxzEwuwW-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[ladyangelsea]

❄️WEIGHING IT UP❄️ What's one thing you love about writing your current work in progress... and one part you really do not enjoy? Writing a novel is like stepping into a world of endless possibilities. The imagination runs wild and the characters come to life in ways you never thought possible. However, as with any journey, there are bound to be some obstacles along the way. One of the biggest challenges I face as a fantasy author is the dreaded 'middle of the book slump.' It's that point where the excitement of the beginning has worn off and the end is still not in sight. It's easy to lose motivation and wonder if all the time and effort put into the story is worth it. But that's the beauty of writing, it's all a test of perseverance. It's about pushing through the difficult parts and coming out the other side with a story that you're proud of. So, to all my fellow writers out there, keep pushing. Keep writing. Your story is worth it. What do you love and hate about the writing process? Tell me in the comments below! ❤️👇 ❄️❄️❄️ #writingjourney #writingtips #keepwriting #perseverancepaysoff #writingtipsandtricks #writeitout #novelistsofinstagram #perseveranceiskey #authorsoninstagram #writingchallenges #writersclub #amwritingfantasy #writingstruggles #writinglifestyle #justkeepwriting #mywritinglife #biggestchallenge #writingcommunityofinsta #writingmotivations #writingproblems #keepwritingyourstory #motivationalposts #writingadvice #fantasywriters #progressdaily #writerofig #bookwriter #writingmotivation #fellowwriters #perseveranceisthekey (at Naperville, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnDccBvJRT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[tinasartlife]

Mind Ramblings ~ a few words on being an artist 💙💛💚 #mindramblings #wordstyling #writeitout #wordgasm #writeyourfeelings #tinasartlife #notreallypoetry (at Reno, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmhfQDwyBds/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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[tobelesbianlyhonest]

I feel alone. I feel like there is noone else who knows these deep emotions Ive been carrying.

Ive carried these feelings through each year, and each year they just get stronger.

Hatred, jealousy, longing, yearning, a forever void that no matter who loves you and no matter how much you give, you still cry for that connection. Still feeling lost..

From 27 to 30 to... "You shouldnt worry, you have plenty of time, you are still young, be patient, feel lucky, soon...."

That is not the point. The point is I have wanted something for so long now, always imagining it, always wondering when my time will come. Being patient, supportive; attending family and friends baby showers, being okay with being the cool aunty....

And i feel like a sook and burden because this happens alot, the crying.. over not being a mother.. so i try to suck it up and push it down, deep deep down. Because there's others out there who have it worse..

But i still cry because every part of my heart, my soul, my being aches to be a mother and i cry harder because i dont know how to stop the feelings. And its never the right time.

#inside thoughts #motherhood #writeitout #emotions

[pulseincorp]

Pull out those journals

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[cloudychaodubs]

Comic by @avatardistortedreality

I wanted to repost this since I have been seeing it come up again! Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

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[2by1977]

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[painfulpoet862929]

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[bluehummingbirdhandcrafted]

We ask others to not judge us by our cover but don't invest in the exploration of our own pages. Dig deep and write the damn story. Word by word. Chapter by chapter. You matter. #journaling #selfcare #personalgrowth #shadowwork #reflectivework #writeitout #writingcommunity #journalhealing #creativewriting #creativespace #creativeexploration https://www.instagram.com/p/CcApqKhru3d/?utm_medium=tumblr

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