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do y'all ever get 'head full of the wip but no concrete thoughts' –itis where you can't leave it alone until you get something out but you keep going onto the document and immediately experiencing an absolute blankness

#regularly

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they are Cancelling me for dealing with my grief as best i can . also for the vicious war Crimes

#sierra aguirre-stoker #emmett santos #rory blake #these three are my precious murder children and I love them

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Which OC has frequent nightmares?

#well Emmett does now #Robin for sure #Will Bauer #John Stoker does if you count the recurring buried alive dream #Yeah...a lot of mine have them and for good reason

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tag the oc who would make somebody those breakfast plates where the eggs and bacon form a smiley face

#Rory would do this for Carlo #Cody would do it just because #he probably does it on his own plate #Cody is just so full of joyous whimsy about the world

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Your story matters. You matter. In times like now, we need fiction, original and fandom, written with genuine heart and sincere effort. Stories written by people who care about what they're writing will change the world, whether it's by sending a message or giving the reader a break from reality. Stories written by people who care satisfy some part of us, deep in the soul, that can't be reached any other way. And that goes for both readers and writers.

That's the power of art.

Just remember: You are an artist. And your art matters, even if no one but you ever sees it.

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Every writing advice thing ever: Don’t get bogged down in details on your first draft. Just write! ☺️

Me: How I begin this scene hinges on whether cheese sandwiches were served with mayo in the 50’s.

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How to Write Deaf Characters - From a real Deaf person’s perspective

Hello readers and writers alike, I would like to point out something that has been so glaringly annoying to me and other Deaf/HoH people so that we can end all these misconceptions. People who write for Deaf!Readers should know a few things before starting their imagines, fanfictions, blurbs - anything. It is not anyone’s fault for not knowing these things, most hearing people are not aware of the Deaf community or Deaf culture so here I am, a Deaf person who is majoring in Deaf Studies and Culture, coming here to tell you a few things to know when writing for a Deaf!Reader

(Remember this is my experience as a Deaf/HoH person and it may differ from person to person but this is what I learned/have slight annoyances within writing)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a culture. Yes, most people consider it a disability but IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE ARE ASHAMED OF! Please stop writing fics/imagines about Deaf!Reader being ashamed of not being able to hear or getting hearing aids to impress their SO. It’s completely wrong and just annoying. We are proud of our Deafness and we don’t want to be fixed.

DO NOT USE THE TERM ‘HEARING IMPAIRED’! This is basically a slur word. It was widely used in the ’90s but now it’s considered a derogatory term. Just use Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Or ‘deaf’ if the person is medically deaf and not culturally Deaf. (see next point)

Deaf and ‘deaf’ are different. Deaf is a cultural term for people who are born Deaf and raised in the community. The term ‘deaf’ is used in the medical field or used to describe someone who has hearing loss that does not associate with the Deaf Community. Usually, a hearing person who has become deaf later on.

Sign language is not a worldwide language. There are different types of language within sign language. ASL is for American and Canada. BSL is for Britain. So if you’re writing a story that takes place in a country that is not America or Canada, do not say ASL.

ASL does not = English. Same for every other language. ASL is its own language with grammar rules and semantics. It does not directly translate to English. So if you’re writing ASL most likely write in GLOSS or write it as you would write a hearing character. (Sentance: I want to go to the mall and buy a dress. GLOSS: I WANT WANT GO TO MALL I. ME BUY DRESS ME )

Deafness is on a spectrum. There is a legal threshold that someone must pass to be considered legally Deaf. Some Deaf people can hear more than others. I can hear high pitched noises sometimes. I know someone who can hear voices but can not hear what they are saying. Both of us are Deaf and we both cross that threshold. So when writing your Deaf!Character make sure to set a bar of what they can and can not hear.

Hearing Aids do not cure anyone’s deafness. It only helps hear some sounds and maybe hear if people are talking. Not what they are saying although it can help with that depending on how far they are on the Deaf scale.

Cochlear Implants are very controversial in the Deaf Community so if you’re going to write about them do your research!!! They are also not a cure for Deafness, just an aid.

Deaf people are not masters at lipreading! Even the best lip readers can only make sense of 30% of what is being said. I’ve been lip reading for years and I still only understand a little bit of what is being said. So no, your character is not going to miraculously know what’s going on from lip reading.

DO NOT have your characters yell at your Deaf characters. DOES NOT MATTER HOW LOUD YOU ARE! We can not hear you. Neither can your character. Have your other hearing characters speak normally. That’s the best way to lip read if they must.

Most Deaf people are born from hearing parents. It’s really rare for a whole entire family to be Deaf (Although I’ve met some and it’s super cool). But your character is probably born to hearing parents.

ALSO, the majority of hearing families with Deaf children do NOT learn ASL. It sucks but it’s true. Only about 30-40% of families learn sign for their Deaf family members. So keep it in mind,

So this is my list for now! I may add to it the more I think about things but this is basics I think everyone should know. If I forgot some then feel free to add! (as long as you are knowledgeable about the topic please). If you have questions please message me! Or if you need someone to proofread your Deaf!Imagines then I almost here for that. So happy writings everyone!

ILY

#writing #deaf character #deafness #since I am studying to be an interpreter I'm really tuned in to how deafness is portrayed in stories

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Which of my (too many) WIPs are you?

I broke down and made a quiz because doing these by poll on here would have been...too many polls.

Anyway, have fun with this thing, and if you want, tell me in a comment/tags what you got and I'll post a snippet from that WIP for you!

Tagging @catwingsathena @the-one-and-only-valkyrie @nade2308 @telltaleclerk @ettawritesnstudies

(I know a lot of you know most of these but if you do need clarification because you got an oldie, please do tell me! I will happily ramble at you about my WIPs, even the back burner ones, for WAY too long)

#writing #writeblr #wip stuff #my wips #wip quiz

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Creating OCs is like eating potato chips.

You can't make just one!

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I love you “unlikeable” female characters I love you rude girls I love you mean women I love you girl interpretations of the “Asshole with a Heart of Gold” trope I love you women who get labeled Cold and Unfeeling I love you girls who lash out I love you women who lie I love you female characters who make people mad just by existing

#emma cole #sierra aguirre-stoker #rory blake #all of them are 'too much' for people #either in the story or outside it #in particular i can't wait to make people mad with sierra and rory

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just another day of being hopelessly in love with my own ocs

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Look, he kissed me with my own blood still on his lips. That’s practically a marriage proposal. 

#why is this Sierra and Shay

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TOH spoilers but it was too good an opportunity to pass up...

Emmett: this is my son Carlo...

#thief of hearts #emmett santos #rory blake #carlo santos #yes they have last names now #i need to go back and edit all my tagging

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👥 Which of your OCs' relationships (platonic or romantic) most resembles one of your own?

This is a great question because a lot of characters are deeply influenced by the people I know and love, but I'd have to say, having thought about this, that Pete and Sierra from Compass remind me of me and my brother, in the sense of Pete trying to keep Sierra from flying off the handle about everything and physically attacking someone. My brother tends to be the voice of reason when I'm ready to storm out or throw down. I may not always agree with him that the situation doesn't warrant brute force, but it's always good to have that opposing perspective!

❤️ Which character shows care in the same way as you?

Answered in the previous ask, but I'll go a little more in depth on this one! I think I put a lot of myself into Maira from Magic & Silver in the sense of her diplomatic stance between a bunch of opposing perspectives, knowing people in the hunter, fae, and vampire worlds simultaneously, and how she handles being in the middle and trying to find ways to communicate across gaps. Maira is very much the person who matches someone who needs a resource to the people who can provide that, and her solutions might be unorthodox, but they're often the thing that's needed. She's always doing her best to be the solution people need, but when she can't be, she can find someone who is. (I will say she's far better at knowing her own limits than I am!)

🎉 Which character shows joy in the same way as you?

(Thanks, I really had to think about this one, which tells you something about how often my characters experience joy) I think it's got to be Matti from Scrapbook of the Unexplained. There's something kind of untamed and over the top about how enthusiastic he can get (think puppy with a new toy) and the physicality of that joy is very me. When I'm happy, I can turn into a human tornado, just ask the coworkers who nearly get bowled over on a regular basis by me bursting through doors after getting good news or finding out something cool! There's something about that level of vibrant physical enthusiasm that definitely matches what you'll see from me.

*For the record I also think Rory would be this way but given she's spent most of Thief of Hearts trying not to die, it's very hard to tell.

Thanks for the ask! From this game.

#asks #sierra aguirre-stoker #pete jemison #compass #maira lawson #magic & silver #matti brinkerhoff #scrapbook of the unexplained

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❤️- Which character shows care in the same way as you?

Oddly enough, probably Maira, the vampire hunter agency director from Magic & Silver. Willing to twist and warp the rules of a broken system to help people it hurts, ready to go toe to toe with someone over the well-being of another person, and taking on a responsibility without full consideration of the long term consequences because the immediate need is obvious and she's THERE to fill the gap.

Thanks for the ask! From this game.

#asks #magic & silver #maira lawson

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The absolutely unhinged worldbuilding chaos it's sent me into. I haven't built a world from scratch in a few years and I forgot how much fun it is (and how addictive it can be)

People of writeblr, what's your favourite thing about your current, most active WIP?

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Authorial Psychoanalysis OC Asks

You read that painfully phrased title correctly, today we're going to ask about your OCs and use them to psychoanalyze you!

😇- What is the best quality this character shares with you?

😈- What is the worst quality this character shares with you?

👥- Which of your OCs' relationships (platonic or romantic) most resembles one of your own?

❔- Which nominally "good" character do you like the least? (as a person)

❓- Which nominally "bad" character do you like the most? (as a person)

❕- Which nominally "good" character do you enjoy writing the least?

❗- Which nominally "bad" character do you enjoy writing the most?

😄- Would you be good friends with this character?

🥰- Would you date this character?

🍕- What "favorites" does this character share with you? (Favorite food, color, weather, etc.)

🎭- Are there any characters you as the author don't really understand? Why?

⚔️- Which character shows anger in the same way as you?

😭- Which character shows sadness in the same way as you?

❤️- Which character shows care in the same way as you?

🎉- Which character shows joy in the same way as you?

💩- How many of your characters have self-esteem issues and are you aware that we all enjoy your presence on the hellsite?

👁️- Is this character based off someone you know in real life? Who?

🦴- How does this character process death?

Pretend Legal Mumbo Jumbo: By answering one of these asks you give your consent for all other participants to attempt psychoanalysis (or satirical psychoanalysis) in the replies and reblogs, so long as this analysis is respectful and kind. You agree that PhoenixRadiant is not legally responsible for any therapy, epiphany, good vibes, bad vibes, dumb jokes, witty jokes, or other phenomena these answers, asks, and analyses may cause.

And now to tags the mutualses: @somethingclevermahogony,@theidealistcynic,@agirlandherquill, @the-ellia-west,@smudged-red-ink,@aestheic-writer18,@pastellbg, @tildeathiwillwrite,@illarian-rambling,@baconandeggs-25, @thewritingautisticat,@aalinaaaaaa,@elizaellwrites

#ask game #writeblr #writeblr ask game #please ask me things i love being psychoanalyzed by my own writing