#writing qna

[wordsnstuff]

This might sound strange... writing a romance I started to see romantic potential between my lead and a side character, rather than strictly between the two leads... I'm starting to swerve. How can I suit my writing/mindset to keep the relationship with the side character platonic?

When characters develop minds of their own...

Writing is one of those mediums where people tend to overlook the importance of experimentation. It's seen as a fairly linear process: brainstorm, map the plot, write the draft, edit the draft, publish. If any other type of creation was done this way, most would see the process as incomplete, because experimentation is imperative to creativity. Curiosity is the key to finding satisfaction, and no matter how brilliant you think an idea is at its conception, the best way to do it justice is to question it.

If you find yourself in a situation where your story begins to develop outside your control, don't strangle it back into the shape you imagined for it at first. See where it goes. Let it bleed outside the lines and see what you prefer. You can always return to the original plan. The beauty in fiction is that it has infinite possibility, and if you have the talent to write characters and worlds that determine their own trajectory, enjoy the reward.

In your case, you've designed a romance between two characters but the chemistry of a different pairing has become more compelling, so see what happens. There is a good chance you've simply written a secondary character that serves the story better in a leading role, and there's no harm in experimenting to see if that's correct. If it doesn't work and you're convinced the relationship is more suitable in the platonic category, you will find the reason along the way and that reason will speak for itself as you return to writing the original pairing. If anything, this might become an organic way for you to misdirect the reader in order to make the payoff of your original idea more substantial.

Writing should be an intuitive process. If you're swerving in another direction, satiate your curiosity and then make decisions with all of the information. Just like any other artistic medium, you will only know what's right once you've established what isn't.

Best of luck,

x Kate

#writing #writeblr #writespo #writing advice #authorblr #qna #romance #plot development #editing #character development #character relationships

[moss-wood]

is this anything

#both of them also cannot wait to kill these characters #tmagp #the magnus pod #the magnus protocol #tma #the magnus archives #tma podcast #tmagp meme #tma memes #rusty quill #aside from their writing itself #the context is from a recent QNA/Jackbox stream #where alex and jonny mentioned how they write characters #and that they are opposites so it balances out

[ciitroner]

i loved your ghoap x reader fic so much omg, was it just a one shot or will there be more to the kidnapper au? 🧡🧡 (also looking forward to keeping up with your blog!)

Thanks xoxo I’m glad you liked it

Ooh I could definitely add more to the kidnapper au if y’all want to!! Here’s a bit of a backstory drabble:)

Part 1 of 3

Wc: ~500

Warnings: nothing really, maybe a teeny tiny bit angsty.

Sigh

Recently fired from your waitress job, you’re slowly becoming short on money - and your landlord isn’t the sweetest guy per se. No other workplace accepts, some leaving sorry messages and others never answering. Maybe you had done something in your previous life to leave you in such a predicament, but it’s nothing you can help now. It starts with selling a few belongings, maybe your favourite mug which soon escalates to an instrument you’d saved up for for a long time, and when it ends in you selling the sofa you decide you’ve had enough. Another frustrated sigh leaves your lips, and you almost throw your phone against a wall, only stopping yourself because of the thought that the repair bill would be way more than you could handle. Around three months after your unemployment is the second time the landlord gives you the warning that he doesn’t like late payments, and by the fourth he’s telling you to get yourself together. As if it’s that easy. The universe isn’t on everyone’s side. By the fifth month, you only have your bed, a dumb vibrator - low on battery, and a few other things here and there.

“Get out as quick as possible, find yourself another place.” He crosses his arms, leaning on the doorframe and staring into your empty apartment from the tiny crack you’ve let out in your front door.

“P-please! I don’t have anywhere else to live. You need- have to understand.” You plead and plead on deaf ears. Words seemingly go in, and quickly get flicked out from the pinky roaming around his ear. He sighs and tells you to leave before two weeks, and closes the door on your face - almost catching your nose in the process.

For the first time in weeks the tears you’ve been holding back to convince yourself that you’re strong start to fall, and soon enough - you’re sobbing on the floor while leaning against your front door. Your eyes sting and the cries that fly out your mouth makes you cringe, pitying yourself even more. Salty tears catch on the corners of your lips and you wish you were anywhere but here. If only… if only. If only you were born a nepo baby, if only you had friends to depend on, if only you had your own Prince Charming to wipe your tears. After a while of sniffling you mutter a “whatever” to yourself, getting up from the fetal position to wash your face.

While washing up, you have a mental debate on whether to call an old friend of yours, and soon enough your phone beeps with each outgoing ring. “Hello?”

She sounds enthusiastic to talk to you after so long and sympathies with you. Explains that you absolutely can stay in the guest bedroom of her and her boyfriend's house until you get your life together again. It feels so long since you smiled, but at the moment - your cheeks hurt, because maybe everything isn’t against you after all. Thank you’s fly out your mouth every other second until you finally say your goodbyes. And well, maybe you could indulge yourself in something nice for once. You decide on a bar, before fixing your makeup and putting on your prettiest dress that you hadn’t the heart to sell.

That was your first mistake.

#qna #I was thinking of writing more on this #but I didn’t wanna be yapping on😭 #I had some (probably unoriginal) ideas to how reader would get taken #and no they’d not snatch you up at the bar lmao #kidnap!au #ghoap smut #ghoap x reader #ghoap #simon ghost riley smut #simon ghost riley x reader #simon riley #simon riley x reader #simon ghost riley #soap x reader #soap mw2 #ghost mw2 #ghost x reader #ghost smut #ghost cod #soapghost #soap cod #ghost x reader x soap #john mactavish #john soap mactavish #John soap mactavish x reader #John soap mactavish smut #mw2 #soap smut

[susartwork]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRIMACE! °dies°

This is what the new newsletter got me thinking about.

#my art #undertale #undertale fandom #alphys #classic!alphys #papyrus #classic!papyrus #undertale newsletter #grimace mcdonalds #grimace milkshake #meme #Not sure there's real calcium and fruit in that thing. Rip Papy #Papyrus QnA is awesome. New Alphys sprite is awesome. #I combined these two things. #Later I'll write a lot of headcanons regarding this post 👀

[where-does-the-heart-lie]

Firstly: I love your art and your comics so much! You singlehandedly have been keeping my One Piece brain rot going and for that I thank you.

Secondly, for your Q&A: What genre of books/specific authors do you like to read? Do any of the ASL have a favorite genre or author?

Thanks for all your hard work and I hope you have a wonderful day :D

Thanks so much for your kind words and your question!

#whery qna #@lwh-writing

[route-to-eutopia-if]

"V will eventually betray you and they are a red flag"

Me:

lol?

((The duality of V's fans never ceases to amaze me.))

#qna #rtev #Romance V #Meanwhile D's fans literally writing drabbles in my dm

[cryptcoop]

Thoughts on Junker Queen? If you have any that is

Yeah I have some thoughts about Junker Queen. I THINK she should pop my head like a grape

#also i hate how different she acts in her cinematic compared to in game #i am guilty of writing her stupid as a gag but i kind of wish she was portrayed smarter in game #cus like its funny sometimes but they write her like shes taking stupid pills when i think shes probably really smart #woman literally runs a colony and probably made her own gadgets and outsmarted the previous ruler #thats gotta account for something #QNA

[shinakazami1]

Can stanley please give narrator immense pain just for today teehee heart eyes

🌿 I... 🍂 Stanley.

🍂 You will not listen, right? Please? I- I mean, you can. You can hurt me all you want, I deserve it. I hurt you so much that you can do anything you want. Anything you wish for. I deserve it all, I deserve it, I deserve to be hurt. I'm so sorry, I know I cannot change it, but I am trying to change, I am, please, I will be better I will I am good, I am not the past self, I just, just please, no no please don't hurt me I will be so good, don't look at me, don't, don't-

[Silly.]

[I won't hurt you, everything is okay, one thought at a time. Okay?] 🌼 Okay. [Take a moment. I am here, nothing will hurt you, okay?] 🌼 Okay. [Is it really?] 🌼 ...No. But it's alright, I know you mean your words. I know you care about me. [Yes, that is right. We don't hurt each other but let ourselves grow.] 🌼 Yeah. [Give yourself a moment. Do you want to go to the garden or just deafen yourself for a second?] 🌼 I, will just take care of the garden. Come with me, please. [Of course. 432-] ⏸️

[Thanks. Hey, you. The asker or whoever you are. This man did hurt me a lot. But I've hurt him too. There is no point in trying to change someone for the better through violence I know it by now. If you dare to ever stare at him again, I will not listen to my own wisdom. So I hope you don't try doing anything.]

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this whole ask is post plot so, neither of them will hurt the other anymore :]

#stanarrator #fernator au #tsp #tspud #the stanley parable #stanley #my writing #fernie qna #my doodles #narrator #fernator

[emelinstriker]

Oooooooooohmygooooooooosh.... Wait... Is Nezhas oneshot going to deacribe a bit on how people get "chosen" by the reader to be servants/champions?

Not how they get "chosen", but it'll explore a bit more of the aspect of how they feel about their life after they've already been "chosen". As in, how they see and think about some things. More specifically Nezha. But it's pretty much close to the same concept for all champions.

Mainly cuz there's a tiny bit of info, that actually has such a huge impact, I feel REALLY has to be considered when talking about why the servants are so devoted to the reader in the first place. It's not the main reason, of course, but it does add to their seemingly never-ending love and devotion for their Master. c:

#lmk esau #eternal servants au #esau qna #lmk x reader #nezha x reader #also i'm writing out the part of nezha annihilating the beast rn #also me still refusing to call his wheels by their full name cuz i never know whether to say fire-wind or wind-fire wheels lmao

[zellkernchen]

I GENUINELY WANT TO KNOW YOUR IDEAS ON GRIEVOUS REMANING FAMILY

I was having a convo with a friend the other day about it and like?? Do they think of him? Does he think of them? It's stated he probably doesn't miss them because of his transformation, but he still cares about Gor so I believe he could think of them.

Idk all rhetorical questions I do want to hear someone's ideas.

OMGGG THANK YOU AND @alenchikova FOR ASKING! I actually do have lots of stuff on Grievous' remaining family, who they are what roles they'll play in my series and all that but I'll just write down everything that requires the least amount of spoilers for everything. (I might however expand more on them if it's specifically requested and because I love to infodump on anything related to my headcanons and ocs/my fanfic series).

I'll post an introduction to them before answering @nettlebrand's questions and expanding a bit on them.

TW: Death mention

Who is part of Grievous' remaining family?

Out of ten wives and thirty children only 3 wives and 4 children survived. There is however a child of Grievous' who has been missing since around 43 BBY. Their fate remains unknown to the family for a loooong time.

His three surviving wive's names are: Ouhlma kel Pokitstrej (1st wife), Noonaklis san Kvetik (6th wife and Bentilais' sister), Gahnzi pot Braviir (10th wife).

Ouhlma became his wife some months after Ronderu's death, ca. end of 45 to start of 44 BBY and they had their first and only child who was born on the day Ronderu died. Ouhlma's child hasn't been seen on Kalee since around 43 BBY. Ouhlma was born on the year of 64 BBY and is the distant relative of Grievous' Izvorsha Tshoat kel Nejilneski. Ever since the disappearance of her child, Ouhlma isolated herself, refused to bear any more children and now carries her child's favourite doll wherever she goes. She named her child after the woman who raised her.

Noonkalis was given to Grievous' as a way to represent comradeship between Grievous and Bentilais' cousins after half a decade of small conflicts. Noonkalis bore him three children (all of them were born in 39 BBY), however one died at the age of 8 years old. Noonkalis was born on the year of 65 BBY, she and Grievous are the same age. She was part of Grievous' Izvorsha until she unfortunately developed chronic back pain and couldn't fight anymore. Noonkalis sometimes trained her surviving son in sword fighting and was her daughter's biggets supporter whenever it came to her marksman skills, despite not knowing much about guns herself.

Gahnzi's marriage with Grievous was the result of his drunkenness and impulsive decisions, some weeks before he was sent off to work for the IGBC. They didn't have any children together until the year of 24 BBY, the same year the Shuttle crash occurred. She's the youngest of the three, being born in the year 59 BBY. She somehow managed to become Ouhlma's best friend and is always there for her whenever she needs it. The same goes for vice versa. Gahnzi used to be a waitress and dancer at the restaurant- bar she worked in before getting married to Grievous. The children, except her biological child, all know how to dance fluently thanks to her.

Here are their height differences:

(Their colours pretty much represent their skintones)

The four surviving children of Grievous are: Skashnilla jai Namesda, Baldruga jai Sanigbasa, Ziszgo jai Nigdu and the young Qymaen jai Dumu ("Dumu" is the equivalent of "child" which is in this case used to represent a title we would label as "Junior". Basically his name is Qymaen Junior).

Starting off with the two oldest siblings Skashnilla and Baldruga. The two of them were, as mentioned earlier, born on the year of 39 BBY and are super protective of their family. Since they were the ones who got to interact the most with Grievous out of their alive siblings, Skashnilla and Baldruga have learned how to deal with weapons from their father. Skashnilla specialises in the Outland Rifle, meanwhile Baldruga in Lig Swords. However, it wasn't just Grievous and his wives who raised them, Bentilais also played a big role. I mean, he's their uncle afterall. Baldruga and Skashnilla absolutely adore their uncle, though they are a bit upset that he's been rarely able to visit them over the last few years. Skashnilla despises the Yam'rii, Jedi and Republic, even directly blaming her late brother's death on them. Baldruga does hate the Yam'rii but can't bring himself to hate all the Jedi and the whole Republic. He doesn't forgive them for their deeds but still feels as if only the Yam'rii are to fully blame of this. Occaisonally, the two siblings lead out small troops to combat Yam'rii forces who, since the shuttle crash, have immigrated back to Kalee.

Ziszgo is the quiet and "weird" child out of the four and there are several reasons for this; Ziszgo suffers from Hypotropia, is (what we would label as) Autistic and super introverted. As a child she always spoke too much and tried to befriend every child near her, but their discomfort and bullying towards her made her introverted and a bit "nocturnal" (as in she only shows herself at night). Unlike her siblings, Ziszgo's mother isn't alive, she was Grievous' 8th wife who died of puerperal fever. Ziszgo had three other siblings, none of which survived past 2 years of age. As a result, Ziszgo was raised by Gahnzi. Her special interests are anything related to technology, bombs and a specific carnivorous plant on Kalee known as "Poljiaccsi". Her room is full of those plants. Ziszgo aids Baldruga and Skashnilla during all of their campaigns by either helping them convieve battle plans or small bombs. She never attends any of their campaigns because she knows that, physically, she's useless for a battle and will only get herself killed. (I forgot to mention but she was born in the year 30 BBY)

Born some short months after the infamous shuttle crash incident and named to honour his father, Qymaen is only a young pup. He loves being around his mothers and siblings. His favourite activity is eating. The boy learns words rather quickly and loves to shout them at random times. He had two other siblings who were unfortunately stillborn, the factor of Gahnzi being stressed was a major factor in this.

Here are their height differences:

Nowww onto the questions!

Does Grievous' family think about him?

Oh absolutely. It's always a worry at least in the back of their minds. Well... except for Qymaen. He's a literal toddler by the time of the clone wars. All he knows is that his father is somewhere, fighting. But he's sure he'll come back. He does sometimes ask questions about Grievous.

Skashnilla and Gahnzi think the most about Grievous (and are the most worried about him). For one, Skashnilla has always been a massive "Daddy's girl" and he's her idol. Second, Gahnzi hopes that Grievous will return so Qymaen can at least get to know his father. Pictures, Video footage and Holograms can only do so much.

Baldruga, Zizsgo and Noonkalis wonder occaisonally where he is, how he's doing. But they've given up hope on contacting him as their calls always goes unanswered. Almost as if their calls can't even reach Grievous, weird.

Ouhlma does think about Grievous, but she's more worried on her child. It was said that they would be something great, just like the Shaman said for Baldruga, Skashnilla, Ziszgo and Qymaen. There's no way they're dead, no matter how much others think against it.

Does Grievous think about his family?

In my series and AU, yes, he does. His transformation and brain alterations didn't make him completely forget about them. He knows they should exist (surely he would be informed if one of them did die, no?) and does care about them as much as his alterations allow him to, but his brain and priorities have been twisted and manipulated. He'll get his revenge on the Jedi, that's his top priority. Though, on his worst days, he can't help but wonder how they're doing. But according to Dooku; his family hasn't contacted him since they last got to see him in that bacta tank (There's no way he would lie about this, right?). Perhaps it's best if he stays where he is and leaves them alone. However, he would never admit any of that to anybody.

That’s pretty much it for now. If anyone has any more questions please lmk!

#kaleesh #oc #kaleesh oc #star wars #general grievous #qymaen jai sheelal #bentilais san sk‘ar #my writing #qna #star wars oc #writing

[rkmoon]

I have a few questions for people interested in reading Song of the Heartless (Information pinned in my profile)

would you care to give a moment of your time?

I'm planning to serialize it on Webtoon and Tapas but would you like me to post it on a tumblr sideblog as well?

#writeblr #writing #writerscommunity #writers on tumblr #projectheartless #queer writing #reading #bookblr #qna

[wordsnstuff]

I want to write a story, but i cannot decide on which pov/person i should write. I feel like first person would be perfect, but then i want to keep certain informations secrets to the readers, so i thought maybe third person, but it’s not as fluid as first person is… how do i choose? Any tips?

Choosing point of view for your story

I am in the unique position of having exactly what you need. Here is my series of Guides on Point of View which detail my main tips, resources, and answered questions about each option as far as POV:

Guide to Writing First Person Point of View

Guide to Writing Third Person Point of View

Guide to Writing From Multiple Points of View

and some additional resources:

Pros & Cons of Different Points of View

Showing VS Telling in First Person POV

There is an absence of s guide to second person because it is much less common, but I would be happy to create it if readers show some interest

Best of luck,

x Kate

#writing #writeblr #writing advice #writing resources #POV #point of view #perspective #qna #drafting

[supahstarrr]

i think its sad that some people forget that whit appears to be an extroverted flirty guy but is actually a total prude. his prude attitude offers us an opportunity to imagine the various of funny, awkward or cute scenarios with him.

imagine whit flirting with someone, although yeah its (always) a joke. the person flirts back to whit, and in return, whit's flirting lines become a little more severe as he's thinking this person is joking. then he's like "oh uh okay this person is still joking im SURE of it" and continues to interact with this person by flirting although he's hiding doubt and confusion. he can't process that his flirting jokes are totally becoming more weak. and then the person flirts and now their tone seems so sincere, it would be a total lie to dismiss this person as joking. now he can't figure out what to do, and his flirting game manages to become even more poor until he can't manage himself to flirt. all the things coming out of him are jumbled sentences, laughter from nervousness and shock; his heart is getting so heavy he can barely contain it. at this point, what can he even do? what can he say, to a person who sees him interesting and pretty enough to sincerely flirt with him?

#also the first part of the post is lighthearted lol. i know some people might forget or not know since not everyone reads the qna #i just hope his prude behavior is shown more as the story progresses #whit young #drdt #danganronpa despair time #wait did i just write a fanfiction prompt HAAUJSHDJU whoops #sunny's thoughts #drdt thoughts

[ciitroner]

listen, if I'm gonna be stuck in this house and if I'm cooking and cleaning

I wanna decorate!!! God damn them!! I want cute nick nacks and fancy fuckin hand towels

I work hard to make this house a home 😤

Ghost would just shrug like it’s any other day (he’s secretly very happy) then pat your head while Soap cries because he loves you so much

#qna #kidnap!au #cii megaphone #I’m sorry I can’t bring myself to write today lol #I doodled something quick instead #doodle #call of duty #ghoap x reader #soap x reader #ghost x reader #simon riley #john mactavish #art

[codgod]

Ranboo Abortion Fic anon back to explain.

Baby fever + Origins SMP fixation + recent death in the family = document currently sitting in my Google drive.

Basically the plot is the Bad Thing happens to Origins Ranboo and she gets pregnant (it's not described but it is discussed). Everyone's happy for her, but unfortunately she is extremely unprepared for a baby and her body might not be able to handle labor. So she has to get an abortion and she's upset. Not sure about the ending yet, but there it is.

#.qna #absolutely insane. hope you have fun continuing to write it

[anulithots]

Land of fallen fairies Q&A (thanks for 125 followers!)

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send in asks with the emoji and a lotff character will answer the ask + give a gift of some sort.

📖Anuli will answer your question and recommend a story (show/book/anime/manga/etc.) that fae think you'd like

💐Ankh will answer your question and recommend a plant based on your vibe

🎶Kamari will answer your question and recommend you a random song that I've been playing on repeat

💕Aisfa will answer your question and make a mood board based on your vibe

☠️Nali will answer your question and give you a random quote based on your vibe

💫Sitara will answer your question and give you something random of your choice

transcription:

Anuli *nervous sweating and yanking faer antenna: We have to answer questions. (Fae's overthinking a lot but I don't even know what I wrote for that.)

Ankh: I can answer questions to the best of my ability....but I'm not the one to ask about emotional qualms

Kamari: Ask away

Aisfa: I hope we can have a bonding experience together

Nali: Hmph. What a great way to distract ourselves from the slow fall of society

Sitara: I'm still confused on why I'm the favorite

@waitingforthesunrise @sm-writes-chaos @holdmyteaplease @full-on-sam @awleeofficial @clearcloudlesssky @gummybugg

Let me know if you wish to be added/removed to the tag list <3

ASKS SO FAR

What's Kamari's favorite weather/season? (thank you for the ask @emabatis

#character qna #character quiz #character questions #character quirks #character quotes #writeblr #creative writing #writerscommunity #writing community #writer #writers on tumblr #the land of the fallen fairies #anuli the dryad #ankh the dryad #kamari the dryad #aisfa the dryad #nali the dryad #sitara the dryad