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i literally can’t stop thinking abt that richard siken quote where he falls to the floor crying but all he can focus on is the details of the wall in front of him

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WHAT ARE WE?!

WRITERS!!!

WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO?!

WRITE!!!!!

WHEN ARE WE GONNA DO IT?!

((Disgruntled muttering))

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I was just about to spiral into a bad panic attack, and my boyfriend goes “Stick an ice cube in your mouth.” I’m not really sure where he got the idea, and I kinda laughed at it because I didn’t see how it would help, but he was insistent. So I did it.

And now I’m on my second cube, because it worked.

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I have always had assignments during this week. Yes, it is a rule at my university. virtually no one follows or enforces it.

professors aren’t allowed to give assignments during the last week of classes, yet here i am with 3 homework assignments

should’ve confronted them when i had the chance

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this is your friendly sunday afternoon reminder that you can handle whatever this week throws at you

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does anyone else ever feel guilty for not being mentally ill enough? like your anxiety or depression fucks you up but then you have good days and you’re productive and it’s like, wow clearly I was faking it bc look at me! I’m fine! and then you feel guilty for wasting everyone’s time 

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Write while tired, they said.

It will help your productivity, they said.

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52 things to do during your next study break

Research has shown that study breaks are very important for students. A decent study break does not only help you to be more relaxed but it also makes it easier to process the things that you have learnt previously.

This post offers you a list of 52 activities that you can do during your next study break. How long you spend on these activities is up to you. But you should not forget that it will become harder for you to come back to the desk if you leave your books unattended for too long.

Fun activities

Call a friend/family member

Create a study schedule

Dance

Do your nails 

Doodle 

Draw something 

Drink something

Get fresh air 

Have a healthy snack 

Journal 

Light a candle or turn on a diffuser

Listen to a podcast

Look through old pictures

Play an instrument

Read something that is not study related

Sing

Sit in the garden or in the park

Take a power nap

Talk to someone

Take a shower

Try out a new makeup/styling

Write a to-do-list

Write yourself a rewards list

Household activities

Clean/organize your desk/drawers

Clean your closet

Clean your window

Clean out your wallet/bag/backpack/pencil case

Declutter paper stacks

Do the laundry

Do the dishes

Dust off your shelves

Hoover your room

Make your bed

Organize the mail

Take out the trash

Tidy up your fridge

Tidy up

Write a grocery list

Logical activities

Do a crossword/sudoko/puzzle

Get offline

Make origami

Solve a Rubik’s Cube

Write down all of the thoughts that bother you and distract you from learning

Sport activities

Exercise

Do some breathing exercises 

Do yoga

Do jumping jacks

Go for a swim

Go for a run

Ride the bike

Stretch

Walk your dog

What do you do during a study break? Add your ideas to the comment box 🙂

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Hello! I haven’t posted in a HOT MINUTE but I’m planning on posting regularly really soon. For now, I’m doing Camp NaNoWriMo and if anyone is doing Camp NaNoWriMo and wants a Private cabin to be in, you can either comment or DM me your username and I’ll invite you! I’m looking for Cabin Mates! ❤️

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After years of research and observation, I can finally say that all chemistry teachers are professor Snape in disguise.

Any disagreement?

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When I saw this in person last January I was in awe. It’s beautiful.

magdalen college, oxford

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Writer Ask Game

1 : What age-group do you write?

2 : What genre do you write?

3 : Do you outline according to big ideas or small details?

4 : Which do you prefer–line-editing or plot-revisions?

5 : Do you write better with or without deadlines?

6 : What would be the biggest compliment you could hope to receive on your current WIP?

7 : How long is your current WIP?

8 : What author would you be most excited to be compared to?

9 : What do you struggle most with as a writer?

10 : Do you brain-storm story ideas alone or with others?

11 : Do you base your characters off of real people?

12 : Is your writing space clean or cluttered?

13 : Do you write character-driven or plot-driven stories?

14 : Do you have a favorite writing-related quote?

15 : If you transport your original characters into another author’s world, which world would you choose?

16 : Would your story work better as a movie or tv show? Why?

17 : Do you make soundtracks for each story?

18 : If you could assign your story one song, what would it be?

19 : Would you rather live in your characters’ world, or have your characters come live in our world?

20 : What book would you love to see adapted for the big or small screen?

21 : Do you finish most of the stories you start?

22 : Has your own writing ever made you cry?

23 : Are you proud or anxious to show off your writing?

24 : When did you start considering yourself a writer?

25 : What books are must-reads in your genre?

26 : What would you like to see more of in your genre?

27 : Where do you get inspiration from?

28 : On a scale of 1-10, how much do you stress about choosing character names?

29 : Do you tend to underwrite or overwrite in a first draft?

30 : Does writing calm you down or stress you out?

31 : What trope do you actually like?

32 : Do you give your side-characters extensive backstories?

33 : Do you flesh-out characters before you write, or let their personalities develop over time?

34 : Describe your old writing in one word.

35 : Is it more fun to write villains or heroes?

36 : Do you write with a black and white sense of morality?

37 : What’s one piece of advice you would give to new writers?

38 : What’s one piece of writing advice you try–but fail–to follow?

39 : How important is positive reinforcement to you as a writer?

40 : What would you ask your favorite author if given one question?

41 : Do you find it distracting to read while you’re writing a first draft?

42 : Do critiques motivate or discourage you?

43 : Do you tend to write protagonists like yourself or unlike yourself?

44 : How do you decide what story idea to work on?

45 : Do you find it harder or easier to write when you’re stressed out?

46 : What Hogwarts house would your protagonist(s) be in?

47 : Where do you see yourself as a writer in five years?

48 : Would you ever co-write?

49 : Are you a fast and rushed writer or a slow and deliberate writer?

50 : Would you rather be remembered for your fantastic world-building or your lifelike characters?

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I want to keep going

To be honest, I haven’t been writing lately. I’m taking a full class load and have been so busy with work and school. Maybe I’ll fill this time with studyblr content. Just thought this was better than more silence. ✌️

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Let me bring you a thing back

blond= male

blonde=female

brunet=male or female

brunette=female

fiancé=male

fiancée=female

Good day.

I did not know this.

things that should be taught in english lessons but aren’t.

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Writer Ask Game

1 : What age-group do you write?

2 : What genre do you write?

3 : Do you outline according to big ideas or small details?

4 : Which do you prefer–line-editing or plot-revisions?

5 : Do you write better with or without deadlines?

6 : What would be the biggest compliment you could hope to receive on your current WIP?

7 : How long is your current WIP?

8 : What author would you be most excited to be compared to?

9 : What do you struggle most with as a writer?

10 : Do you brain-storm story ideas alone or with others?

11 : Do you base your characters off of real people?

12 : Is your writing space clean or cluttered?

13 : Do you write character-driven or plot-driven stories?

14 : Do you have a favorite writing-related quote?

15 : If you transport your original characters into another author’s world, which world would you choose?

16 : Would your story work better as a movie or tv show? Why?

17 : Do you make soundtracks for each story?

18 : If you could assign your story one song, what would it be?

19 : Would you rather live in your characters’ world, or have your characters come live in our world?

20 : What book would you love to see adapted for the big or small screen?

21 : Do you finish most of the stories you start?

22 : Has your own writing ever made you cry?

23 : Are you proud or anxious to show off your writing?

24 : When did you start considering yourself a writer?

25 : What books are must-reads in your genre?

26 : What would you like to see more of in your genre?

27 : Where do you get inspiration from?

28 : On a scale of 1-10, how much do you stress about choosing character names?

29 : Do you tend to underwrite or overwrite in a first draft?

30 : Does writing calm you down or stress you out?

31 : What trope do you actually like?

32 : Do you give your side-characters extensive backstories?

33 : Do you flesh-out characters before you write, or let their personalities develop over time?

34 : Describe your old writing in one word.

35 : Is it more fun to write villains or heroes?

36 : Do you write with a black and white sense of morality?

37 : What’s one piece of advice you would give to new writers?

38 : What’s one piece of writing advice you try–but fail–to follow?

39 : How important is positive reinforcement to you as a writer?

40 : What would you ask your favorite author if given one question?

41 : Do you find it distracting to read while you’re writing a first draft?

42 : Do critiques motivate or discourage you?

43 : Do you tend to write protagonists like yourself or unlike yourself?

44 : How do you decide what story idea to work on?

45 : Do you find it harder or easier to write when you’re stressed out?

46 : What Hogwarts house would your protagonist(s) be in?

47 : Where do you see yourself as a writer in five years?

48 : Would you ever co-write?

49 : Are you a fast and rushed writer or a slow and deliberate writer?

50 : Would you rather be remembered for your fantastic world-building or your lifelike characters?

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You know, if you really stop and think about it…writeblr is essentially akin to an Alcoholics Anonymous group where we all share our unpleasant writing experiences with complete strangers and laugh and cry and hope the kind strangers will help us heal and motivate us to be the best versions of ourselves. 

“Hello everyone, I’m a newcomer. I’m not really good at introductions but um….my name is Jake?”

“Hi Jake.” 

“A little bit about me? Well, um, I have 17 unfinished wips. I killed all my characters in the last scene I wrote and I’m not sure what to do now. I’m only 1/3 of the way through the book and everyone’s dead. I just keep. killing. all my characters. It’s a problem and I need help.”

“It’s okay, Jake, we’ve all been there. That’s what we’re here for. We’re here to help you.”