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helpful sites for writers

i have a little collection of websites i tend to use for coming up with ideas, naming people or places, keeping clear visuals or logistics, writing basics about places i've never been to, and so on. i tend to do a lot of research, but sometimes you just need quick references, right? so i thought i'd share some of them!

Behind the Name; good for name meanings but also just random name ideas, regardless of meanings.

Fantasy Name Generator; this link goes to the town name generator, which i use most, but there are lots of silly/fun/good inspo generators on there!

Age Calculator; for remembering how old characters are in Y month in Z year. i use this constantly.

Height Comparison; i love this for the height visuals; does character A come up to character B's shoulder? are they a head taller? what does that look like, height-wise? the chart feature is great!

Child Development Guide; what can a (neurotypical, average) 5-year-old do at that age? this is a super handy quickguide for that, with the obviously huge caveat that children develop at different paces and this is not comprehensive or accurate for every child ever. i like it as a starting point, though!

Weather Spark; good for average temperatures and weather checking!

Green's Dictionary of Slang; good for looking up "would x say this?" or "what does this phrase mean in this context?" i love the timeline because it shows when the phrase was historically in use. this is english only, though; i dig a little harder for resources like this in other languages.

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GO Season 2 Ending Re-Analysis

I'm more experienced now and we've all had time to look over more details involved in the scenes. Let's do this boys.

Important Note: Neither Aziraphale nor Crowley are in the wrong. Remember, as the audience we know more details than either character. They reacted as most would with the knowledge that they have.

First thing, as I said in my last post, what Aziraphale and Crowley are dealing with is not your annoying, conservative family. It is a cult and Jim Jones just showed up to take our angel back. The Metatron, based off the comment he made in Nina's shop, offered Aziraphale an ultimatum: coffee or death. Come work for us again or I kill you both. Something that Azi knows full well that he would do without hesitation.

Our angel is being put in a corner and has no other recourse. Running won't help, they can't possibly fight all those angels with just the two of them, and there's no-where to hide. In Azi's eyes, the only way to survive is to submit and hope that if Crowley comes with him that they would figure something out together. I do not believe that Azi actually wants to go back to Heaven, not when he bluntly said 'no' initially to the Metatron's offer. And why would he? Why would he leave Earth, Crowley, his humans, his bookshop? Sure, he says that nothing lasts forever, but the Metatron is directly next to the door and listening closely. Speaking freely is not an option at that moment. Not when an existential threat is lingering nearby.

To Crowley, he has no clue about the discussion that the two Heavenly beings had. He isn't aware of the immediate threat, only the lingering one of their old sides in general. So, he is put-off and extremely confused by Azi's behavior because, again, he doesn't realize that there is an immense threat standing right outside. He thinks that they won. That they can be together now. So, naturally he is hurt when Azi asks him to go to Heaven together. The excuse hurts even more because it implies that Azi doesn't want him as a demon. The kiss was a desperate last-resort to show his feelings as Crowley has always struggled with words. The response that Azi has to do because of the threat is taken with hurt and our demon leaves. An important note is that Crowley likely expected free honesty because that's what they've gotten used to with each other over the few years of peace.

The most important point of this whole thing is that they are both devastated. Aziraphale is better at hiding his turmoil behind a mask when Metatron shows up because he's been doing it for 6000 years. Crowley's emotional state is a bit clearer because he hasn't needed to hide his state as much with Hell being so hands-off. Regardless, they were both left in broken, upset states. Clearly, neither of them wanted this outcome.

And no, I do not believe that anyone was hypnotized, mind controlled, drugged, or anything. I believe that this was a misunderstanding born of both underestimating the other and not being able to speak freely with each other because their existences were being threatened at that moment with one being aware of it & the other being unaware.

@theladydrgn @sylwritesstuff

Requesting second and third opinions

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Huh, never thought I'd be on someone's rec list

I feel like I need to double down on my idea:

Alpha!Zoro/Omega!Luffy where Luffy is an uncontrollable feral mess and much of his fight(other than being the pirate king ofc) is because he wants to make pack out of just about anyone who needs protecting.

But it's somehow not a known thing about him. Because he doesn't really have a strong scent and doesn't really act like a "normal" omega. Until one of his big enemies has him in a brawl and he's pouring off angry omega pheromones...

But none beaten by him share it because who wants to let people know that the scrawny teenager that beat them is an omega.

So it keeps on being an open secret...

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Go ahead and ask me stuff ppl now that I have time to breath from college

Writers Truth & Dare Ask Game

🎱 ⇢ post your AO3 total stats  🍓 ⇢ how did you get into writing fanfiction?  🌵 ⇢ share the link to a playlist you love 🕯️ ⇢ on a scale from 1 to 10, how much do you enjoy editing? why is that? 🛼 ⇢ describe your latest wip with five emojis 🥑 ⇢ you accidentally killed somebody, which mutual(s) do you text for help? 🥤 ⇢ recommend an author or fanfic you love 💌 ⇢ how many unread emails do you have right now?  🌻 ⇢ tag someone you appreciate but don't talk to on a regular basis 🐇 ⇢ do you prefer writing original characters, reader inserts, or a mix of both?  🧃 ⇢ share some personal lore you never posted about before 🎲 ⇢ what stops you from writing more in your free time?  🍄 ⇢ share a head canon for one of your favourite ships or pairings 🧸 ⇢ what's the fastest way to become your mutual? 🪐 ⇢ name three good things going on in your life right now 📚 ⇢ what's the last thing you wrote down in your notes app?  🍬 ⇢ post an unpopular opinion about a popular fandom character 🔪 ⇢ what's the weirdest topic you researched for a writing project? 🦷 ⇢ share some personal wisdom or a life hack you swear on ❄️ ⇢ what's your dream theme/plot for a fic, and who would write it best? 🌿 ⇢ give some advice on writer's block and low creativity 🥐 ⇢ name one internet reference that will always make you laugh  🏜️ ⇢ what's your favourite type of comment to receive on your work? 🍦 ⇢ name three good things about a character you hate 🥝 ⇢ do you lie a lot? what's the most recent lie you told? 🦋 ⇢ share something that has been on your heart and mind lately  🦴 ⇢ is there a piece of media that inspires your writing?  🍅 ⇢ give yourself some constructive criticism on your own writing 🐚 ⇢ do you like or dislike surprises? 🪲 ⇢ add 50 words to your current wip and share the paragraph here ☁️ ⇢ what made you choose your username? 🐝 ⇢ tag your biggest supporter(s) and say one nice thing about them 🌸 ⇢ do you have any pets? if you do, post some pictures of them 🎨 ⇢ link your favourite piece of fanart and explain why you like it 🧩 ⇢ what will make you click away from a fanfiction immediately?

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Here I go again, y'all

Here ya are @ineffablefamfeb

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*sighs* Here I go again

Welcome to Ineffable Family February, a month-long celebration of Aziraphale and Crowley navigating parenthood and what it means to build their own family. During Feb. 1—Feb.29, a variety of pregnancy- and family-themed prompts will be provided to help inspire artists and writers alike.

Rules

This event is intended only for a mature community and is welcoming of all ideas and preferences, including every possible shape our lovely ineffables could take!

Remember to tag us in your posts @ineffablefamfeb and use the hashtag #ineffablefamfeb !

While we are keeping things simple to make this event accessible for those wanting to participate, you are welcome to submit questions to our ask box on tumblr or to reply to any of our posts on twitter.

Prompts

There are two main prompt lists (SFW & NSFT) to provide you with inspiration every day in February. Additionally, we’ve provided bonus prompts for those looking for flexibility and even more ideas.

✨ Important Note: If you are ambitious enough to tackle the daily challenge—fantastic! If you’d rather skip some prompts, select the prompts that you like the best, and post them at any time during Ineffable Family February, that works too. Make SFW prompts NSFT, and vice versa. There are no wrong ways to celebrate and participate in this event!

Additionally, we will be providing a few bingo cards that utilize some of our prompts for those who want the added challenge.

Bingo Cards

Coming soon!

Credits

Find us on twitter! / Find us on AO3! (coming soon) Avatar credit / Ineffable family art credit / Graphics credit

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theres something so hot about omega luffy being able to take on huge alphas that originally underestimate him idkkk

I love powerful omegas for this very reason.

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My degree is in humanities and let me tell y'all, there's a damn good reason why they're called humanities

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i hope you write (i hope we both write)

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*baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws* *baps you with my paws*

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I did it...I did the thing. Chapter 1 is up now. This is @theladydrgn fault at least partially for making the list

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I am begging y'all to not do this in October. I have Monster Kinktober to worry about. Please spare me.

Only one week left! Our interest check is open until October 6th! Let's make sure the ineffable bang happens!

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With a few more followers and fics under my belt, let's give this a round 2

Fanfic Writer Emoji Ask

😅 What's a story or scene you've created that you're a smidge embarrassed exists?

🥺 Is there a certain type of moment or common interaction between your characters that never fails to put you in your feels?

🤡 What's a line, scene, or exchange you've written that made you laugh?

😈 Has there been a point in a story where you did something just to be playfully mean to your readers?

✍ Do you have a beta reader?

🛒 What are some common things you incorporate in your fics? Themes, feels, scenes, imagery, etc.

🎢 Which of your fics would you call your wildest ride?

✨ Give you and your writing a compliment. Go on now. You know you deserve it. 😉

💋 First kiss fics. Love em or hate em?

🎶 Do you listen to music while you write? What song have you been playing on loop lately?

🛠What tools/programs/apps do you use to write?

⛔ Do you have a fic you started, but scrapped?

🙋‍♀️ Do any irl people know you write fanfic?

🍦 What's the sweetest fic you've created so far?

🍷 Do you drink and write?

🍆 Do you write the spicy stuffs? If so, what's your most popular nsfw fic?

🌞 Do you have a preferred time of day to write?

💖 What made you start writing?

💌 How do you feel about comments and feedback?

❌ What's a trope you will never write?

💲 Would you ever open commissions?

🧐 Do you spend much time researching for your stories?

🏆 What's your most popular fic?

🎃 Do you write fics for certain holidays? Which is your favorite holiday inspired fic?

🎯 Have any of your readers accurately guessed major plot points? Care to share which?

🎨 How do you feel about fan art of your stories?

📈 How many fics do you have?

🦅 Do you outline fics or fly by the seat of your pants?

👀 Tell me about an up and coming wip please!

🤗 What advice would you give to new fanfic writers that are just getting started?

💞 Who's your comfort character?

🧠 Pick a character, and I'll tell you my favorite headcanon for them.

🤩 Who is your favorite character to write?

🤲 Would you please share a snippet of a wip?

😬 Which of your fics would you be most horrified for friends, family, or coworkers to stumble upon?

🎉 What leads you to consider a fic a success?

✅ What's something that appears in your fics over and over and over again, even if you don't mean to?

📚 Would you ever want to turn writing into a career?

⌛ How long does it take you to write a fic, or a chapter?

🤯 What's a genre you struggle with as a writer (ex. romance, action, etc.)?

💔 Is there a fic of yours that broke your heart?

💥 How do you feel about criticism?

🤭 Do you have a favorite tag to use when posting your works?

🥰 How do you feel about reader interaction? Are you open to receiving questions about your fics?

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Thanks for answering so fast. I'm gonna enjoy this month <3

Here There Be Monsters

Welcome to the Ineffable Good Omens Kinktober! This list festures one monster type and one monster trope for each day, pick one or the other or combine them for something truly monsterous 😏

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So, are these two options for each day or two prompts we have to fill because I'm a tad confused and it's almost October.

Here There Be Monsters

Welcome to the Ineffable Good Omens Kinktober! This list festures one monster type and one monster trope for each day, pick one or the other or combine them for something truly monsterous 😏

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Reblog if you’re over 20 and still read/write fan fiction.

I’m curious!