I was out with a friend tonight doing one of my fave things. Reading the backs of romance novels aloud. Found this gem.
This is honestly the most wild sounding romance novel I have ever seen and thought it might brighten someone’s day.
OK FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON’T REALIZE, SANDRA HILL IS THE WOMAN WHO WROTE “ROUGH AMD READY” ANOTHER EROTIC VIKING NOVEL. SOME OF THE MORE MEMORABLE QUOTES BEING:
“As Hilda’s buttermilk bosoms squished up against his granite abs, Torolf almost had a dick aneurysm.”
“Torolf entered her like she was a lottery. His engorged pecker pushed inside her and she felt fulfilled with sexual fulfillment.”
“Her body was like a beautiful flower that was opening and somebody was pushing their dick inside it.”
YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE I HAVE READ THIS TO AT COLLEGE. ONE GUY COMPLETELY LOST IT FOR LIKE 10 MINUTES AFTER HEARING THE PHRASE “DICK ANEURYSM.”
Okay, real talk. I was supposed to do a test run of commissions back in November, but things went out of control at the time, and it took me a while to find my rhythm once again. I’m not giving up this idea though, so you might guess where this is going.
If all goes well, I plan on opening a few slots by the end of this week or next, with more details and all. And… Guess we’ll see how it turns out.
Wish me luck, and keep an eye on updates if you’re interested X’)
Writing is a craft. It takes time for anyone to learn
and improve. But there are some shortcuts you can try, maybe adapt to your own needs. Here are 11 writing problems and their solutions, or hacks.
Too many ideas syndrome
Problem: You have too many equally good story ideas
and can’t pick just one to write.
Solution: Select your top 3 favorite stories and
write the first scene of all three. If you can’t decide, write
the first
chapter. The right project will be easier to work with, you’ll have
fun writing it, you will be daydreaming about the story, you will
love the characters. So, give away three chances instead of one.
Outline spoiling the fun
Problem: Whenever you outline a story idea, it
completely spoils your will to write it. The mystery is gone.
Solution: Instead of outlining the whole story, just
make a clear goal on how your characters should end. Will they
succeed? Will they fail? Will they be happy? Will they find
redemption? Will they be wronged? Decide how your story should end
and explore the plot as you go. Remember, no one will read your
first draft, so just write.
Lost midway
Problem: If you are a pantser, you might get lost in
the middle of the story, especially after the first plot point.
Solution: Give your story an ending. If you know where
your characters will end up, you’ll have a better understanding of
which routes to take. Always keep in mind how the story will end. Use
it as the beacon of a lighthouse to guide you through stormy waters.
Creative block
Problem: You don’t have story ideas. Or nothing you
have so far excites you enough for a novel.
Solution: Read a book or watch a movie completely out
of your genre. This works like magic, I promise. I’m not a sci-fi
person, but Akira has given me more story ideas than any movie and
book from my own genre.
Writing anxiety
Problem: You are scared of writing, scared of
starting a new story, or just scared of not doing a good job.
Solution: Write a fanfic. No one expects a fanfic to
be a masterpiece (although many are). Fanfics are done for fun and for
passion. So, write your book in fanfic format. You can even use
fandom characters and aus in the process. When the story is
completed, change back to original characters.
Editing as you write
Problem: You keep going back to previous paragraphs
and editing instead of moving forward with your writing.
Solution: Write your novel by hand. This might sound
like a lot of work, but it’s quite the opposite. The white screen
of the computer urges you to review, to make it perfect, academic
like perfect. The paper however, brings you back to the craft, to the
urge of filling lines and pages. Handwriting also gives you the
opportunity of sketching and doodling.
Solution: Go offline. Turn off your wi-fi. Use a
device without internet connection. Or, if you keep fooling yourself
and turning the internet back on, write your novel by hand. Give
yourself a daily hour of internet, but live offline. And if you take unnecessary trips to the fridge or the bathroom, try the pomodoro technique.
Lack of plots
Problem: Nothing relevant is happening, your story
looks kind of boring. Or the main plot is too weak for a whole novel.
Solution: Take a few days off. Just relax. When you are ready to go back, read what you have written so
far. Maybe you were just tired. But, if
the story really sucks, go back to basics. Ask yourself two questions.
What type of story am I writing? How will this story end? Follow the
answer like a map. Change what needs to be changed, even if you have
to delete the whole progress. If you lack plots, don’t add fillers, just go back to basics.
Weak main character
Problem: Your
character
lacks personality, voice and/or visuals.
Solution: Give your main character three things. An
external battle. An internal battle. And an unique feature. The external
battle is their goal, what they want to achieve, what they dream
about. An internal battle is their fears, traumas, doubts, mental
issues, prejudices and triggers to overcome. An unique feature is what sets them
apart from other characters, maybe they have piercings, or tattoos,
or pink hair, or lilac eyes, maybe they wear neon boots, or a mask,
or mittens, maybe they are left-handed, or blind, maybe they have a scar, or a
birthmark. Every amazing main character has external battles,
internal battles and unique features.
Depression
Problem: You have no will to write. The passion is
gone. You feel empty.
Solution: If you don’t
have access to medical help, reading is a good way to reevaluate your
career and regain your passion for the words. Read lots of books.
Don’t worry about writing, just read. Lose yourself in fictional
adventures. Read sci-fi, romance, horror, fantasy, crime, family
saga, classics, foreigner fictions, fanfics, shorts, poetry. Immerse
in literature. Literature can save lives.
Strange dialogues
Problem: Dialogues seem too formal, or too much like
the narration, or characters lack individuality.
Solution: Read your dialogues out loud while acting
as your characters. You can find a quiet empty room for that. Be an
actor. Go for the emotions. Record your acting sections, after all,
you might improvise at some point.
It's Only Normal - Namesonboats (Viken2592) - Avatar: The Last Airbender [Archive of Our Own]
Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Avatar: The Last Airbender Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Aang/Katara (Avatar) Characters: Aang (Avatar), Katara (Avatar), Sokka (Avatar), Toph Beifong, Iroh (Avatar), Suki (Avatar), Zuko (Avatar) Additional Tags: Post-Canon, Post-War, Kataang - Freeform, background Sukka - Freeform, Tooth-Rotting Fluff, Mentions of Iroh’s wife, He must have had a wife yeah?, Found Family, Aang is a clueless monk and we love him, vapor as innuendo, Kissing, No cabbages were hurt during the writing of this fic, War Crimes, contains traces of philosophy, manga emotional reactions Summary: Being stuck in an iceberg for a hundred years isn’t ideal when you want to be in the know on how to make a girl happy. Aang turns to Iroh for advice, and the old general faces some of his buried past. A surprise visit and some bad news push Aang’s and Katara’s relationship to bend or break. Kataang, post-war, set in Ba Sing Se. Beta by @biekewieke ❤️
This chick here? By far the most stylish Inquisitor in canon so far. Like the rest of them look cool too but that cape. No other Inquisitors got capes, not even the Grand Inquisitor, that’s Vader’s thing, but she doesn’t give a fuck. Vader ain’t gonna tell her to get rid of it he knows she looks sick. The helmet with the glowing red visor. Gucci ass black officer tunic with red accents. Simple yet sleek. She walks into space Hot Topic and even the other space goths are jealous of how much more goth she is than them. We fuckin STAN.
[screenshot of a tweet by BarlowAdams: You are allowed to be a fan of something and not love absolutely all of it. With increasing frequency, it seems the only two levels of acceptable fandom are complete, utter adoration and confused betrayal. Fandoms are not religions. They can’t, and shouldn’t, function as such.]
Champagne corks fly from the bar section. On the furthermost stage, a band of musicians plays a more refined yet upbeat version of the Jizz and Jatz tunes that blare from Hutta towns’ shady jukebox joints. The air is filled with the buzz of the crowd and the scent of perfume, with an undertone of grilled meat. Everywhere, servant droids bleep past them, carrying trays of Bespin Sparkle, Corellian whisky, and chalices of the potent, huttese Boga Noga ale.
#fanfiction #star wars: jedi fallen order #jedi fallen order #The gala of a lifetime #let’s get ready to rumble
-a writing interface that encourages you to write 750 words (about three pages) every day, and allows you to analyse your writing. my personal favourite.
I hope that helped you out! (Side note: most of the paid programs have free trials.) If you have another question, feel free to ask us!
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writertobridge:Saw this on Twitter and wanted to share.
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BUFFY MEME: [2/8] characters » Spike
“I hate being obvious. All fangy and ‘grr!’ Takes the mystery out.” #buffymeme #buffy the vampire slayer #spike](https://64.media.tumblr.com/250cf9771de237e205c9a868035577cd/tumblr_p9xh8n6SSG1vvi2a5o1_400.gif)
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