#writers camp

[boxofbonesfic]

Hello all! I got a lot of interested parties when I mentioned maybe doing a writers camp this year, so I decided to do it! Beginning February 1st, 2023, and ending February 25th, I will be helping my campers create and complete a 1,500 word short story on the subject of their choice; either fanfiction or original work. We will be starting from the drafting process, on through editing, descriptions, prose, and my own personal “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to writing.

How this works: I will not share your work with other campers without your permission, this is a purely individual exercise! I have four “lessons” to teach, which will be made available on Google Docs. Each camper will set aside 15-20 minutes at the beginning of each week to chat over discord or tumblr (we don’t have to do voice or video, it’s totally up to your level of comfort) to go over each week’s lesson, and another 15 minutes or so at the end to go over the results. On Sunday the 25th, it is my goal that each camper will have a completed short story of their own to share with the rest of the class.

There will be 6 spaces open to writers of any skill level, the only caveat is that you must be open to receiving constructive criticism. We will be going over things like grammar, word use and sentence structure, which means there occasionally might be something I suggest changing or re-wording. The goal here is to help each other grow, not be mean spirited or rude when reading one another’s work—if you have nothing nice to say, don’t say anything at all! 

I cannot wait to get started! The sign up sheet is HERE. Please don’t hesitate to message or inbox me with any questions ❤️

Let’s get writing!

#writers camp #writers workshop #writing workshop #Writing tips #boxofbones writers camp

[leave-her-a-tome]

#now that summer is approaching i will FOR SURE start writing again #why am i like this #i think senior year sniped me #if i didn't have grave shift going to a library to focus would be so much easier hhhhhh #writing #writeblr #eris talks #writing community #writers on tumblr #writing memes #oh i know #I'll start planning for camp nano in July

[bejeweledbaby]

obsessed with fics where steve and eddie were each other's first kiss when they were children but they don't connect the dots when they meet again as adults. Neither realize that this eddie is that eddie and this steve is that steve.

let me set the scene:

the older kids are having a small get together at steve's place and they're all sharing their first kiss stories. eddie starts regaling the group with the story of his first kiss with this beautiful boy at summer camp who had gorgeous hazel eyes and the softest hair. steve thinks the story sounds a little too similar to his first kiss. he starts connecting the dots when he realizes the chocolate button doe eyes he used to dream about years ago are the same chocolate button doe eyes he's been dreaming about in recent months. when it's steve's turn to share his first kiss story, he's like, "well, actually you've already heard it." and now eddie's connected the dots and pulls him into the bathroom to kiss about it. and there's some heartfelt love confessions and then they ride off into the sunset together.

#i could've totally articulated this better #i am not a writer but i am always thinking about steddie meeting at summer camp and then never seeing each other again #and when they do they don't realize who the other person is #anyway #if someone wants to write a fic or rec me a fic about this #please do #like please please please please #steddie #steve harrington #eddie munson #stranger things

[nanowrimo]

4 Tips for Autistic Writers

Autistic writers can face unique challenges when it comes to writing. NaNo Participant Auden Halligan has tips to handle some of those challenges!

So, you’ve just sat down at your desk, all ready to work on your next chapter, but you just can’t seem to start. Something is itching at your brain, and no matter how hard you think, you can’t figure it out. For autistic writers, that itch might be even harder to get around when compounded with autistic inertia, introspection issues, and sensory processing disorder — even if we were super excited to get started, sometimes the stumbling blocks are enough to keep us from going anywhere at all.

Here are four tips to identify your struggles and work around them rather than against them as an autistic writer!

1. Schedule your writing time appropriately

While keeping a schedule can help you stave off unwanted change in your routine, the need to switch to another task when the clock strikes the hour sometimes feels like a monumental task, one that eventually becomes detrimental to your creative pursuits.

If switching tasks is the biggest hurdle to your writing, setting a designated writing time with no other plans around it could do the trick. Oftentimes, just one hour of time to transition from doing dishes to sitting down at your computer to write is exactly what you need to get past that point and find your writing headspace.

2. Make sure your sensory environment is right

Sometimes getting into that writing headspace is harder than normal, but you can’t put your finger on a reason. Chances are, you’re not quite ready until you have your sensory needs met and you can fully focus on your story.

Personally, I like to be on the couch with my water bottle, a playlist at just the right volume, and a comfortable jacket or hoodie on. For you, the ideal sensory space might involve a desk and a snack, a pet nearby, and a quiet room. For others, it could be outside or even at a library or coffee shop. Autistic people are all different and so are their sensory needs, so this one is super subjective — do what works best for you!

3. Take breaks often

Writing can be exhausting, and if you’re struggling to keep going, you might need to take a pause. If you’re like me and struggle with remembering to hydrate and eat once you’re deep in a task, use your break to get some water and a snack. If you’re having trouble staying focused, get up and move around and stim or go outside to give your brain a reset. If you feel like you’ve gotten some good progress done, however small, reward yourself — do something related to your special interest, dance with a pet, and celebrate your little (or big!) win!

The pomodoro method is a good way to keep yourself from working too long without a break, and if that doesn’t work for you, methods like the Eisenhower method with breaks interspersed and even simply inserting breaks into your scheduled writing time are just as valid.

4. Don’t be afraid to skip around

Another thing that often trips us autistic people up is needing to follow the story down its natural progression, from start to middle all the way to the finish. But inevitably, once we’ve gotten past the initial excitement of having the project started, we hit a stumbling block…and the project gets abandoned. I’ve left behind countless projects because I lost interest after hitting a scene I wasn’t excited for after just a few chapters.

To combat this, try writing out of order! Skip ahead to the scene directly after your stumbling block. You could also skip to the next scene your favorite character is in or even to the climax if it helps you move forward. If you’re having trouble putting your first words down, try writing a random scene in the middle of your story to get into the groove of writing your characters.

Alternately, if you can’t abide by the out of order method and really need to get your characters from Point A to Point B, try putting the scene you’re stuck on in brackets. For example:

[Character 1 and Character 2 fight over the decision to kick Character 3 off the team. 2 leaves in anger.]

It’s simple, efficient, and gets you out of that particular rut so you can keep moving toward that sweet, sweet conversation you’ve wanted to write since Day 1.

Now go forth and write, my friends!

Auden Halligan is a creator through and through. She’s been writing her entire life, but didn’t start participating in NaNoWriMo until 2017–right now she’s working on developing a TV series (or two!) and has several novels and short films in the drafting phase. Auden is currently a college student studying film production and hoping to minor in disability studies. You can find her on her very sparse Twitter at ink.and.spite. Photo by Lisa Fotios from Pexels

If you’re an autistic writer, check out the Pillow Fort in the NaNoWriMo forums! It’s a group for people who are neurodivergent, have disabilities, mental health concerns, or physical challenges that affect their lives.

#nanowrimo #camp nanowrimo #writing #autistic writers #writing advice #by nano guest #Auden Halligan #neurodivergent writers

[drchucktingle]

huge honor to see CAMP DAMASCUS on longlist ballot for STOKER AWARDS. deeply moved not only by way this book has been accepted but by way my own unique trot has been accepted. HORROR WRITERS ASSOCIATION have ALWAYS treated me so kindly. autistic characters from autistic writers can do anything

#chuck tingle #buckaroo lifestyle #camp damascus #queer horror #love is real #horror writers association #actually autistic

[wordscount]

This was in my head and I had to make it.

#nanowrimo #national novel writing month #camp nanowrimo #camp nano #writing #writer #author #arrested development meme #writing meme #writing memes #writer memes #writer meme #writers of tumblr #writblr #writeblr

[lyralit]

camp nano challenge prompts

choose a new genre to write in

or a new audience to write for! write something ya, or adult, or a children's fantasy series

transcript a movie

write 10k words in your secondary language (french conjugaison be damned)

write a story inspired by an album

write a story starting from the end

pantsers become planners and planners become pantsers!

write a spin-off / au for your main wip

ask your friends to create characters and weave them into a narrative

write a short story every day

find another writer to write a story with

rewrite the first wip you can remember working on

write a shakespearean retelling

rewrite a novel but change its genre

create characters and write a random scene with them every day; put it together at the end

#camp nanowrimo #lyralit #creative writing #writerblr #writers #writers block #writblr #writing prompts #writing ideas #writing #nanowrimo #writing prompt

[melanthaeunomia]

Do you write for Jason Grace? If so, could you do like Jason x gf!reader where reader and him get into a fight so they play on opposite teams during capture the flag but in the end, they make up, bc reader gets injured inbetween the game? I'm sorry if it's too specific and long haha

Capture the Heartache

Warning: Jason Grace x Gf!reader, Petty reader, nicknames, cursing (for like three lines), kissing, not book accurate (obvi), injury, established relationship

A/n : i don't know why this is so long, i literally spent hours on this cause i was bored and wanted to write something. Thank you so much for the request!, fair warning English is not my first language so please excuse spelling and grammar mistakes (this might be cringy)

word count : 1.3k

Requests are open!⚜️ Riordan Verse masterlist⚜️

You were in a good mood that day, Since it was Thursday, Everyone was practically giddy and preparing for capture the flag the next day, Gathering up Alliances and freshly made weapons. All was good until, you saw Jason surrounded by a couple of Nymphs and was Blushing? which pretty much put you into a bad mood all day, Yeah you we're jealous but you were never gonna admit that anyway, your pride got the best of you and you refused to talk to him the whole day.

"C'mon talk to me princess, What did i do?" Jason said his voice full of genuine worry as he tried to bribe you to talk to him by giving you flowers that he knew was your favorite. You ignored his attempts, recalling the scene you saw earlier. "Please, Are you mad at me?" Jason followed you the whole day looking like a lost puppy, until you finally snapped and told him your reason, And He practically laughed at you "Oh- Hah! Babe-" Your eyes furrowed and you stomped away from him, "Hey! wait!—" He ran after you and tried to explain, but you already locked the door to your cabin before he could get in “Love, let me in please” he pleaded but you were too stubborn to oblige.

The next day, Everyone was in a competitive mood. You glared at Jason from the other team who was staring back at you with puppy eyes making you roll yours, Luckily you guys weren’t in the same team and you wouldn’t have to work with him “No killing nor maiming!” Chiron said then the game started. You couldn’t care less about winning the game, all that matters is you get your revenge, You cornered Jason, who was all alone, you couldn’t lie and say that his armor didn’t make him look more… “Fit” You striked first but he quickly countered your attack and the swords clashed against eachother, “Princess, what got you all worked up like this?” You almost melted at how he called you 'princess' in such caring tone, but you had to stay strong. he was confused, sure you were competitive in games sometimes but not like this. you gripped your sword tighter, but he dodged your attack making you stumble over into your own sword "shit" you cursed under your breath as you saw blood seeping out the cut.

He helped you get up but you shoved him off "What is your problem?, why wont you talk to me?" He groaned in frustration and you glared at him, clenching your fist tightly trying to hide the fact that you got a cut. "You're hurt." He walked closer "No, I'm not" You grabbed your sword from the ground, the blade still had a few drops of your blood, “I’m not blind” Jason got closer and you gripped the sword tightly about to strike at him again. "Don't do that. Let me see your hand." He reached for your arm but you quickly pulled away "And why would i do that?" You scoffed, He reached for your hand again this time lightly gripping your wrist making you drop your sword. "Stop being stubborn. Let me patch you up." You yanked your hand away from him "Different teams dipshit" You hissed "Different teams doesn't mean I'm gonna let you get hurt dumbass, stop being so difficult" He was getting a bit frustrated with you now "Why do you care anyway?" you uttered and his eyes widened he seemed to be genuinely offended by your comment "Why wouldn't i."

You were shocked at his retort and felt blush creeping up your cheeks but you tried to shrug the feeling off. “You didn’t seem to care about me getting hurt yesterday, when those nymphs were flirting with you.” He chuckled gently grabbing your hand that was still clenched into a fist “Is that what this is about?” You could see him getting more flustered talking about the topic which made you more annoyed “wait.. what do you mean flirting?” He asked seemingly confused as he pulled you close by your wrist “They weren’t flirting.” You squirmed under his grip trying to wiggle your hand away from him “Don’t lie. I saw you blushing.” You scoffed and saw him turn away from you faintly laughing “They weren’t flirting..” he murmured giving you a reassuring squeeze "Then what were they saying that made you flustered so much?!" You snapped freeing your hand from his grasp

"Let me bandage you up first." You refused and slapped his hand away, "If i have to carry you to the Infirmary i will." He gripped your wrist, tighter this time "Its just a cut, Jason." You rolled your eyes, lightly flinching "And its bleeding, now sit." He added "God damn it fine!" You groaned but sat on a near tree stump, He knelled down, carefully examining your palm, there was a loud awkward silence and you saw that his cheeks were still red and you wondered why was he avoiding the topic so much if it turns out the nymphs weren't flirting with with him? "I um.." He stuttered, you raised a brow at him as he cleaned the cut with a clean cloth that he pulled out from his pockets before taking out bandages and wrapping it, his fingers lightly brushing up against yours. You twitched under the touch looking down, refusing to look him in the eye. And without warning, He pulls your arm closer to his chest to make the bandages tighter, making you slightly blush at how much he cares for you right now, You saw a faint smile on his face before letting go and standing up.

"You still hadn't answered my question." you said following him. He groaned and sighed "You.." he quietly mumbled and your eyes widened in confusion "Me?" Your head tilted in confusion as he looked you in the eye, cupping your cheek with one hand "They were talking about you.." He stroked your cheek that was almost as red as a tomato "wha-" You shivered feeling a calloused hand wrap around your waist slurring your words "I got distracted, Looking at you when i was training.. and the nymphs noticed and started teasing me telling me how "head over heels" i was for you.. whatever that means anyway.." He had a genuine look in his eyes, forcing you to look up at him with a hand underneath your chin, "Oh.." you were sure you that you were the exact shade of a tomato right now, embarrassed at the fact that your suspicion was wrong and was flustered at his explanation, needless to say that you could’ve saved yourself from overthinking and embarrassment if you would’ve just listened to his explanation yesterday.

You hesitated before speaking “I-i don't believe you..” You said with persistent, you were never one to back down even when you know you’re in the wrong. His grip tightened on your waist and he tucked in a loose hair behind your ear, Leaning in closer your faces inches away from each other “Don’t be stubborn Princess. Do i look like I’m lying?” His gaze softened pulling you closer by your waist making you flush “I would never do that to you, my love..” He whispered and finally closed the gap between you two by placing a soft quick kiss on your lips before pulling away all flustered, “that's an unfair advantage” Your blush reached your ears, Earning a laugh from Jason “You done throwing a fit sweet girl?” He chuckled pulling you closer and kissing your cheek “fraternizing with another team is against the rules…”You murmured trying to hide your blushed up cheeks ”yeah, but since when were you one to follow rules, sweetheart?” He smirked pulling you gently by your chin and kissed you passionately all thoughts of the jealousy, and the game were floating away as you melted into his grasp.

Requests⚜️ Main Masterlist⚜️

@melanthaeunomia

#jason grace #pjo x reader #clarrise pjo #pjo tv show #percy pjo #pjo fandom #pjo series #percy jackson #fanfiction #ao3 fanfic #luke castellan #leo valdez #pjo #percy jackon and the olympians #nico di angelo #piper mclean #percy and annabeth #heroes of olympus #ao3 writer #ao3fic #drabble #jason grace x reader #booktok #clarrise la rue #x reader #reader insert #female reader #camp jupiter #camp half blood

[fantasystar14]

SHE’S COMING BACK!!!!

My girl is BACK reluctantly!

#camp camp #camp camp season 5 spoilers #camp camp spoilers #cc season 5 spoilers #cc season 5 #I guess the writers knew they couldn’t get rid of her permanently #i’m not complaining but still #Go Gwen! (Sorry that your job not coming back to Camp Campbell) #cc stream stream #camp camp stream stream

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Hellooo, how are you doing? I hope you're having fun these days 💕 Actually i'm here for asking you to do camping prompts and dialogue; they're camping in the winter, it's cold and there's a bit of romance in the air...

Thanks in advance ☺️

Hi there :)

I started writing these when I just came back from a two-day camping trip. But that was in summer. Now it's winter, so let's finish them :)

Camping Prompts

There are many unfamiliar sounds you hear, when you sleep outside of a house. But hearing their partner's steady breathing right beside their ear felt more than familiar.

It was just like the movies. The cold seeping into their tent, with no other choice then to get close to stay warm.

They didn't know who thought that camping in the middle of winter was a good idea, but they were here now and they had to make the best out of it.

The marshmellows they roasted over the fire, with their eyes not being able to leave each other's gaze, were the best they ever had.

"I'm cold." "I'm cold too." "But it was your brilliant idea, so come up with a plan!" "Oh, I have an even more brilliant idea to warm us up."

"What are you doing?" "There are snowflakes on your eye lashes."

"Why are my marshmellows always burning?" "Come on, I'll show you how to do it."

Hope you like them!

- Jana

#anon ask #camping prompts #writing prompts #writeblr #writing ideas #creative writing #writers on tumblr

[of-swords-and-princes]

#the magnus archives #jonathan sims #the penumbra podcast #juno steel #welcome to night vale #cecil palmer #camp here and there #sydney sargent #wooden overcoats #rudyard funn #wolf 359 #doug eiffel #the amelia project #the interviewer #obituary writer #death by dying #the bright sessions #dr joan bright #podcasts #fiction podcast

[wisteriagoesvroom]

i like the writing crew in the landoscar tag a lot. feels like i get to hang at a cosy cafe with lots of talented ppl and we’re all just waving at each other while we put orange paper dolls into increasingly deranged Scenarios

#landoscar #f1 rpf writers #genuinely tho ur all so talented #every other fic i open im like wtf… who allowed this… this is sublime #like summer camp except with insane people

[elysse-does-things]

Im so tired of watching these young children, who are the SAME AGE AS ME, die in masses while news stations deny their murder.

Sidra Hassouna was a 6-year-old Palestinian girl. She was 6 years old, 5 years younger than me, and 2 years younger than my little sister. She should be running around, playing with her friends, and laughing.

A photo of her body hanging from a building, legs shredded to bits from bombs now exists.

Im an 11-year-old, Filipino girl living in the United States. She was a 6-year-old, Palestinian girl living in Gaza. What decides who deserves to die and who doesn't? Sheer luck? Chance?

There is no reason She should have died, nor should anyone else.

#free gaza #free palestine #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #gaza #gaza genocide #gaza strip #all eyes on rafah #all eyes on palestine #gazaunderattack #palestine genocide #i stand with palestine #art #drawing #murder drones #ao3 author #ao3 writer #please #camp camp #dead plate #max camp camp #writers on tumblr #israel #vent

[nanowrimo]

10 Tips for Developing a Daily Writing Practice

Every year, we’re lucky to have great sponsors for our nonprofit events. Scrivener, a 2023 Camp NaNoWriMo sponsor, is an award-winning writing app designed to help you get writing and keep writing. Here, Scrivener user and first time Camper, Bookstagrammer, aspiring author, and visual storyteller Yeldah Yousfi shares her tips on how to write consistently:

Writing consistently is one of the most important habits to cultivate if you want to become a better writer and reach your Camp NaNoWriMo target. However, while developing a habit of daily writing practice is useful for exercising your writing skills, it can be difficult to maintain.

Here are ten tips that I personally use for developing a habit of writing consistently every day:

1. Set a schedule. 

One of the most important steps to developing a consistent writing habit is to set a schedule. Set aside a specific time every day that you can dedicate to writing—even if you just try this during Camp. This will help you to make writing a routine part of your day, and it will also make it easier to stay motivated and avoid procrastination.

2. Create a writing space.

It’s important to have a designated space that is comfortable and conducive to writing. This could be a home office, a library, or even a cafe. Whatever you choose, make sure it is comfortable and free of distractions so that you can focus on your writing.

3. Track your progress.

Keeping track of your writing progress can help keep you motivated and on track. This could be as simple as making a checklist of goals for each day or tracking your word count so you can see how much you’ve written each day. 

4. Set achievable goals.

Having realistic goals is essential for staying motivated. It’s best to set smaller goals that are achievable in the short-term, such as writing 500 words a day, rather than trying to tackle a huge project all at once.

5. Take breaks.

Taking breaks (no matter how short) can help you stay focused, energized, and allows for the mind to rest and to process the material that was just written. Taking a short break every two hours or so will help you to stay productive and prevent burnout. Walking outside always makes me feel better, and I find it helps generate more ideas.

6. Read, read, read.

One of the best ways to become a better writer is to read, especially reading books in the genre you are writing in. Reading helps to open the mind to new ideas, concepts, and possibilities. You can also use the work of other authors to learn more about the craft of writing and to help you come up with ideas for your own work.

7. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes.

Making mistakes is a part of the writing process. When you start writing, keep writing, even if it’s only for ten minutes. It probably won’t be perfect (or even good if it’s your first-time writing), but that’s okay—the more you write, the better you will become. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them as you go.

8. Have a support system and a writing partner.

Having a support system that you can reply on can be a great help in staying motivated and on track with your daily writing goals. This could be a friend or family member, or pick a Camp Counselor or writing group from the Camp forums. They can provide encouragement and help to keep you accountable. Additionally, having someone who is willing to read and give feedback on pieces of writing can be invaluable. 

9. Reward yourself.

Celebrate your successes and reward yourself for your progress. Whether it’s a special treat or just a pat on the back, make sure to recognize your achievements and reward yourself for reaching your goals.

10. Take it one step at a time.

Writing is a process, and it takes time to develop a consistent writing habit. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t make progress right away. Just keep going and take it one step at a time.

Developing a consistent writing habit is essential for improving your writing skills and becoming a better writer. By following these ten tips, you can develop a habit of writing every day and make it a routine part of your life. Try it through July and see!

Yeldah Yousfi is a reader, aspiring author and visual storyteller. Check out Yeldah’s Instagram.

Top photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash.  

#nanowrimo #camp nanowrimo #writing #writing tips #writer's life #by nano sponsor #scrivener #yeldah yousfi

[drchucktingle]

CONTENT WARNING be careful watching somewhere where a loud noise could scare the heck out of you

hey buckaroos did you know my first traditionally published horror novel comes out this upcoming summer. it is about a christian conversion therapy camp, and it has a queer autistic main character. i am VERY proud of this way. it is also a very cathartic story, i think.

here is the book trailer and i think it is good example of fact that even though chuck is working with traditional big timer publisher i am still unique in my ways. i do not think you will ever seen a book trailer like this.

THANK YOU to my buds in band THE LOCUST for allowing chuck to use their song. 

anyway buds if you want to preorder CAMP DAMASCUS you can right here

#camp damascus #tingleverse #chuck tingle #queer #lgbtq #lgbt #lgbtqia #horror #horror writers #writers of tumblr #the locust #autism #autistic #actually autistic #representation #scary #conversion

[incandescent-creativity]

How many times can I use the word “wound” in this chapter before my readers spontaneously manifest in my house to beat me up

#I forgot the word injury exists okay #camp nano #writing problems #writer problems