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“how did you get into writing” girl nobody gets into writing. writing shows up one day at your door and gets into you

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when u come up with a tiny change for your story that not only makes the writing flow better but also hammers in the character motivations and story theme

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Speed writing isn't all it's cracked up to be

"It doesn't matter if it's messy, it matters if it's written." "You can't edit a blank page." If you're like me, these kinds of sayings are everywhere in the writing community, encouraging you to let your writing 'suck' for the sake of getting something on the page. Speed drafting and word sprints are all the rage.

I get that mentality. I do. I just came back from a multi-year hiatus, and back then, I was known on Tumblr and writing circles for speed-writing. I regularly won word wars by a huge margin. But I've recently gained a new appreciation for slow writing sessions.

The work that I drafted during those word wars? It was also riddled with typos, and errors, and it wasn't my best work. There were occasionally good lines, and it wasn't necessarily bad writing, but there was a lot to clean up after the fact. The time I saved in drafting usually came right back around in editing.

Now, I sit down after work, or on the train, and write 200 or 300 words, carefully selected over the course of ten minutes. It's slower. But it's more deliberate. I let myself edit and tweak prose, and I feel happier with the end quality of the work.

To be honest, from the novel start to the final draft, I don't think that either writing style truly saves any time. Sometimes it's okay to agonize over a sentence for a few minutes. You don't have to rush past it for the sake of getting more words down. The mentality matters more to me; if you speed draft, but can't look at how 'messy' it is without getting discouraged, then speed drafting isn't for you. And if you're getting caught up on each sentence until you feel that it's completely perfect, then yeah, maybe you need to give a speed challenge a try.

But don't feel bad for taking time to be deliberate. It pays off sometimes too.

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I haven’t had bandwidth for original fiction lately, but I will always be a writer and I will always be lurking in writing spaces. So in the event you’re looking fir me outside tumblr, I have a bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/m-r-levine.bsky.social (more current events than writing right now for obvious reasons) but if you want to connect on Discord or signal, just drop me a DM.

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Writing Notes: Plot Method

The Save the Cat! Beat Sheet was originally developed by Blake Snyder to help screenwriters plot movies, but it works just as well with novels.

It breaks down the 3-act structure into small, specific sections (sometimes just one scene long).

Each section pushes your story forward in its own way.

The exact word count/page count of each section depends on how long your novel is and what type of story you’re telling, but you can use the colored chart below and the percentages in the instructions as a guide. 

Context Note: This method is based on the concept of the Three Act Structure, which is an inherently Western approach to plot. It can be a useful way to tell a story, but it is by no means the only one.

ACT 1

Opening Image (0-1%)

Show a “before” snapshot of your protagonist and their world.

What is life like before the adventure begins?

It represents the struggle & tone of the story.

Set-up (1-10%)

Expand on the “before” snapshot.

Explore your protagonist’s life, including the internal flaws and external challenges they’ll have to overcome in order to change for the better by the end of the story.

Present the main character’s world as it is, and what is missing in their life.

Also introduce important supporting characters.

Theme Stated (happens during the Set-up)

What your story is about; the message, the truth.

Usually, it is spoken to the main character or in their presence, but they don’t understand the truth/lesson…not until later, when they have some personal experience and context to support it.

Thus, include a scene where a character says something that hints at what the protagonist’s big life lesson will be - how they’ll have to change and grow by the end of the story.

Catalyst (10%)

The moment where life as it is changes.

Examples: It is the telegram, the act of catching your loved-one cheating, allowing a monster onboard the ship, meeting the true love of your life, etc.

There’s no going back to the “before” world from here… What is the inciting incident that pushes the protagonist into the next phase of the story?

Debate (11-20%)

But change is scary and for a moment, or a brief number of moments, the main character doubts the journey they must take.

Show the protagonist questioning themselves and resisting the path ahead - wondering whether they have what it takes, or whether or they should just run home and hide under the bed.

“Should I just…?” “I really shouldn’t because…” “But what about…” Can I face this challenge? Do I have what it takes? Should I go at all?

It is the last chance for the hero to chicken out.

ACT 2

Break Into 2 (20%; Choosing Act Two)

The main character makes a choice and the journey begins.

We leave the “Thesis” world and enter the upside-down, opposite world of Act 2.

They make the choice to begin their adventure/transformation/journey/new thing.

Show your protagonist deciding to plunge into Act 2.

The Promise of the Premise (21-50%)

This is when the reader thinks “Ah, now we’re getting to the good stuff they hinted at on the back cover of this book!”

It’s also one of the longest sections in your book.

Show your protagonist getting used to their new world - loving it, hating it, making mistakes or doing well, meeting new people (see more below) and keeping the reader entertained.

This is when the main character explores the new world and the audience is entertained by the premise they have been promised.

B Story (happens during The Promise of the Premise)

This is when there’s a discussion about the Theme – the nugget of truth.

Usually, this discussion is between the main character and the love interest.

So, the B Story is usually called the “love story”.

Introduce a new character or characters who will eventually help the protagonist learn their life lesson.

Friends? Mentors? Love interests? Nemeses (nemesi?)? Who are they? How will they help?

Midpoint (50%)

This moment is when everything seems “great” or everything seems “awful,” depending on your story.

The main character either gets everything they think they want (“great”) or doesn’t get what they think they want at all (“awful”).

Either the Fun and Games section has lead to a false victory for your protagonist (they think they’ve been doing great so far) or a false defeat (they’ve been having a hard time so far).

What happens in this moment, halfway between beginning and end?

But not everything we think we want is what we actually need in the end.

Bad Guys Close In (51-75%)

Get ready for a bumpy ride. If your Midpoint was a false victory, now things start to go wrong for your protagonist.

If the Midpoint was a false defeat, well, things seem to be looking up, but the bad guys are getting closer and will have something to say.

Note: Bad guys can be actual physical enemies, but they can also be emotional enemies, like doubt or jealousy or fear.

Doubt, jealousy, fear, foes both physical and emotional regroup to defeat the main character’s goal, and the main character’s “great”/“awful” situation disintegrates.

Show the protagonist’s newly-built world beginning to unravel.

This will also be one of the longer sections in your novel.

All is Lost (75%)

This is when something happens to make your character hit rock bottom.

It’s the absolute lowest part of your novel.

Maybe someone or something dies (either literally or figuratively).

The initial goal now looks even more impossible than before. And here, something or someone dies.

It can be physical or emotional, but the death of something old makes way for something new to be born.

What does this moment look like for your protagonist?

Dark Night of the Soul (76-80%)

Your protagonist now has time to react to their “All is lost” moment, to mourn what they lost and wallow in hopelessness.

They’re worse off than they were at the beginning of the novel.

Show how low things have gotten.

Mourning the loss of what has “died” – the dream, the goal, the mentor character, the love of your life, etc.

But, you must fall completely before you can pick yourself back up and try again.

ACT 3

Break Into 3 (80%; Choosing Act Three)

The “aha!” moment; the “lift yourself up and try again” moment.

Show the protagonist realizing what they need to do in order to tackle their problems, both external and internal.

Thanks to a fresh idea, new inspiration, or last-minute Thematic advice from the B Story (usually the love interest), the main character chooses to try again.

Finale (81-99%)

The protagonist does what they decided to do in the Break Intro 3 beat, and (because of all the learning/growing they’ve done and the support or insight from the B Story), their plan works.

This time around, the main character incorporates the Theme – the nugget of truth that now makes sense to them – into their fight for the goal because they have experience from the A Story and context from the B Story.

The Bad Guys are defeated, the world is changed for the better.

What are the battles? How will the protagonist triumph (or not)?

This is another longer section, so you’ve got the space to make things dramatic and intense.

Act Three is about Synthesis.

Final Image (99-100%)

This is the opposite of the Opening Image, the “after” snapshot instead of the “before.”

Show the reader how the protagonist and their world have changed.

THE END

Sources: 1 2 ⚜ Writing Notes & References

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whenever i consume too much content on writing and i feel like everything i do is wrong, i just pick up any book and read. just reading the words brings me back down to earth and reminds me that good writing isn’t impossible. sometimes i just have to trust myself.

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Writing blessing

May your creativity never get lost and the words flow easy May your health be stable and give you no troubles  May your troubles be small and the joy big May the fire of creativity burn in you strongly the waters of speech make you eloquent the earth of the now keep you grounded so you can have your heads up in the air of dreams. May happiness and joy be with you and pain only be small when it finds you May you be a beacon of hopeful and inspiring light in these dark times May you find peace and freedom in what you do and people who support you the way you are. May you be loved and feel how valuable you are  

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If your plot feels flat, STUDY it! Your story might be lacking...

Stakes - What would happen if the protagonist failed? Would it really be such a bad thing if it happened?

Thematic relevance - Do the events of the story speak to a greater emotional or moral message? Is the conflict resolved in a way that befits the theme?

Urgency - How much time does the protagonist have to complete their goal? Are there multiple factors complicating the situation?

Drive - What motivates the protagonist? Are they an active player in the story, or are they repeatedly getting pushed around by external forces? Could you swap them out for a different character with no impact on the plot? On the flip side, do the other characters have sensible motivations of their own?

Yield - Is there foreshadowing? Do the protagonist's choices have unforeseen consequences down the road? Do they use knowledge or clues from the beginning, to help them in the end? Do they learn things about the other characters that weren't immediately obvious?

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sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

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Oof. So uh that’s a long list. Looks like 27 28*… unless I’m forgetting stuff. Brain move too fast for typing. WIPs perpetually spawning plotbunnies. Piles of outlines, some of which are probably too ambitious to be one book.

Send help.

*ETA: 28, I forgot one of the side fics

Dark Tapestry world (original):

Spun Shadows (Keris story 2, leveling up with the Trinae and weathering a major civil disturbance in Libertalia. B-plots involving conflict of duty and yearning for companionship despite all the dangers that entails)

Threadcutter (Sy story in his alias as Finn Chieragh. The gods are not as dead as we thought and they are making that everyone’s problem. Keris is enthralled by a possessed blade and Rokoval’s efforts to divide her from it are less than completely successful. Sy and Rokoval’s rivalry blossoms into full-on hatred, but they are forced to work together to keep the godbotherers and abominations in check. Battle of Xiphos)

Dark Tides (Urg’tak origin story, alternate “start” line overlapping Darkly Woven/ Keris 1. Piracy in a post-apocalyptic fantasy setting with queer protagonists, cultural conflict, political power struggles, and what do you do when you fall in love with someone who forgets you every time they get knocked unconscious yet fate keeps crossing your threads anyway?)

Unspoken (Keris story number??? In which she now leads the Trinae. Cieron was lost on pilgrimage centuries ago, but strangers with magic beyond anything known since before the Rending show up at the Xiphos gates to return his personal effects and beg the Trinae to mediate ongoing faction struggles in their home country. Bonus round, lost city under the sands rumored to hold an ever-dying god and the secret of true immortality somewhere behind the ranks of lots and lots of revenants B plot forbidden romance with her oggish second-in-command which really wants to a series of graphic novels where the plot priorities reverse and escalate to PWP )

Binding Darkness (Keris story for when the conflict of duty and longing eventually win - but her curse won’t let her pass on. Minx and Rokoval discover her and each blame each other when they realize she is a haunt and no longer a tangible living person. Their dispute eventually brings the situation to Sy’s knowledge, and he tracks down her remains, determined to unravel the pattern he blames himself for. Polyamorous disaster beans. Came Back Wrong. Discovering the roots of the long torrid drama. No matter how far you go there you are.)

Seeds (Keris pre-Rending, wildly unprintable og/elf shenanigans. Main plot is oggish struggle for independence and self-determination against the backdrop of a centuries-long war between the major moonborn powers. B plots involve polyamorous attraction crossing cultural boundaries and challenging assumed power diferencial and also Magical Science)

Just A Little Taste (late-era supporting character Chrysoprase and sude character Baarca go on an adventure and fall in lust then accidentally take on an elder dragon who collects mortals like a “rescue” animal hoarder and spark an international incident)

Wager (short story, Keris x Minx origins, delightfully toxic stabby!bard/warriormage femmeslash. Potential to expand into novel concept Bright Thread)

Lesson (graphic novel series, kinky PWP, late era Keris alias shenanigans with new playmates learning their prejudice and bias must die for them to find fulfilling roles in life and their relationships)

Honorable Burden (late era supporting character Chrysopraze runs away from home and is captured to be sold at a private market in the City of Mirrors. The first bidder is a decorated Indigo Faction captain who was invited for politics and manners and to perhaps buy servants or gladiators, not the prize jewel. When his money is politely refused, he massacres the auctioneers and audience and takes her by force. They flee to Libertalia, hiding under assumed names while they both try to figure out what comes next. Fake dating trope with extra peril and kink)

Dark Fairytales

Obsidian Slipper (novella, genderqueered cinderella type)

Exile Cycle (wondertale, origin story for the first king of the exiled moonborn and just-so stories surrounding the Quatrain Festival)

Near Earth fantasy

Malados (Sequel to La Mala Suerte, Teca follows the mad demon hunter Vishan West™️ even though he is profoundly unwell after the event of book 1. Shenanigans ensue. Angst with only one bed, shared peril, enemies to lovers to enemies to friends)

Golden Sails (outlined novel, Man of Science Aiden Ó Faoláin signs on to an expedition for the Royal Academy and en route to the place they’re studying his ship is captured and survivors held ransom by Khalif Isidoros Reis. His ransom is set so high the crown mistakes him for someone Important™️ in disguise and sends Admiral Diana Seshat Attebury to steal him back. Shenanigans ensue.)

Well Met (short story, pre-LMS, a young Dan Seward struggling with his crush on Eleanor Knight and realizing it’s both much more than a crush and it’s hopeless)

And then there’s the @studiorat fics

King of Shadows (LoZ, pre-Twlight. Novella.) currently fleshing out the rough draft into chapter 4 of 8. Mature but clean Zelgan)

Spirit Winds (LoZ, pre-Twilight, falls between Flower of Twilight and King of Shadows. Zelda seeks their Name in the Geld’o tradition and comes out the other side of the Trials a true sovereign)

Sun’s Heart (LoZ, pre-Twilight, collab novella with @folodu set after Cruelty of Gods and concurrent with the Twilight Princess canonical execution. Gerudo delegation comes to claim the body of their king before Hyruke can burn it and the newly-elevated Sun’s Heart Nabooru gets drunk and falls into bed with Zelda. Chaos ensues, decades of intrigue come to boil, and in the middle of it the Arbiters attempt to invoke the judgment of the gods on the real Ganondorf. Currently rewriting chapter 12. Mature but clean.)

Day Arising (LoZ, OoT/Majora alternate timeline. Novel currently developing the second of five acts . Intended to be a novella and we see how well that went. Angsty and complicated with exceptionally raunchy kinky bits integral to the developing relationship and the meta-plot of the Sins series. Polyamorous Gan/OCs with a heavy side of starcrossed GanLink)

Brief Minutes Tell (LoZ, post BotW AU based on the TotK trailer and going in a wildly different direction. Clean but dark and experimental triforce trio novella. Roughly halfway into the outlined plot, i don’t know why i can’t convert it to words.)

East Wind (LoZ, OoT/Majora. Smutty GanLink PWP developed complex military and political intrigue and in Act 4 veers into a dysfunctional but ultimately intriguing trio dynamic. Rewriting the early portion of the act while still aiming for the same core beats later. This is a trilogy length drama in a queer and tragic hat)

Shade of My Enemy (LoZ Twilight Princess era graphic novel AND prose adaptation because I am ridiculous. Mature and dark but clean gothic canon-compatible Zelgan with potential for post-canon trio)

To Draw New Mischief On (LoZ OoT/Majora. Rated for violence and dark themes. Capstone accidentally epic novel for the Branches and Fate cycle. Platonic Link & Ganondorf: the hero stole the destined prince of darkness from the birthing room and hid both him and his magic from the whole world.m, hoping to save everyone this time. This mostly works… right up until he meets Zelda and she refuses to trust him unless he brings her the kokiri emerald, which sets Destiny in motion again. Polyamorous with a side of Zelgan, but the romantic elements are C plot at best.)

Monstrous Depravity (LoZ, Twilight Princess) A canon-compatible smutty AU of SoME. A side project started with the explicit intent of torturing my cast until they give me words again for their main projects damnit. Currently converting outline to prose in chapter 12 of 20 but I have 20 finished and 19 almost finished because my brain is just not accepting linear storytelling right now for Reasons which no doubt contributed to us being in this place to begin with. Zelgan focused polyamorous orgy with Size difference, monsterfucking, extended RACK play, angst and drop and suicidal ideation, hurt/comfort, persuasion, sex drugs, temporary character death, love confessions, like… the kitchen sink would be in there if I find a way to shoehorn it

Fall Eternal (OFMD fix-it Izzy oneshot)

Unnamed Voltron fixit I have no business still prodding at the outline for

Garden (LoZ, Twilight Princess, SoME-compliant) Another collab with @folodu , loosely sequel to Entanglements. Zelgan PWP though the “plot” in question is rather small and almost domestic, overlapping with and expanding on the relationship arcs in SoME

Foreman to a Hero (LoZ, spinoff of Mischief) Follows a minor side character who works for Link in his guise as an architect and follows him is small, slice-of-life moments traveling in tandem with the events of Mischief. Teen at most for dark themes and swearing

How many writing projects do you have?

(If anything, I don't just mean ideas, I mean full-blown projects-when you already have a plot, have characters, and just need to finalize the details and write the whole thing.)

I'll go first. I have 22 projects at the moment, one of which I'm very actively working on.

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20 Ways to Show Extreme Fear in Your Writing

As I dive into researching signs of fear for my horror WIP, I wanted to share some of the most compelling and visceral reactions I’ve come across. Whether you’re writing a chilling scene or crafting a character’s panic, these 20 signs of fear can help bring tension and realism to your story.

Physical Reactions

Hyperventilating — sucking in air but never feeling like it’s enough

Chest tightens — feels like a weight or hands pressing down

Limbs shaking violently, knees buckling

Complete loss of muscle control — collapsing or unable to stand

Cold sweat soaking through clothes

Heart hammering so hard they feel it in their throat or head

Tunnel vision — the world narrowing down to one terrifying focal point

Ringing in the ears or sudden deafness, like the world drops away

Dizziness / feeling faint / vision blurring

Dry mouth — unable to speak or even scream

Uncontrollable Behavior

Screaming / sobbing / gasping — involuntary vocal outbursts

Panic run — bolting without thinking, tripping over everything

Clawing at their own skin / chest / throat — like trying to escape their body

Begging / pleading out loud even if no one’s there

Repeating words or phrases — “No, no, no” / “This isn’t happening”

Hiding instinctively — diving under tables, closets, or corners

Desperate grabbing — reaching for someone, anything solid

Loss of bladder or bowel control (for extreme terror)

Total mental shutdown — frozen, slack-jawed, staring blankly

Memory blackout — later can’t recall what happened during the worst moment

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Hey Writers

You know that book or story or poem you have a secret, burning desire to write but are scared as hell to start or finish or look at or even think about?

Go do it.

Here’s the thing: We need you to write what you want and need to write way more than we need you to write what you think you should write.

So put down that WIP you’ve been spinning your wheels on—you know, the one you’re white-knuckling out of some misguided sense of duty—and go chase your fire. Start the story you’ve been dreaming about. The one that scares the poop out of you. The one you get all twitterpated when you think about. The one you keep making excuses to avoid working on: “But I can’t write that because [insert really convincing sounding reason here]…”

Or, alternatively, turn your current WIP into the story you actually want to write. A lot of times we start our dream project… then steer it in an uninspiring direction because we’re trying to follow some bullshit writing “rule.” Go back to the last place it actually turned you on and work from there.

Please? (Thank you.)

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How to write believable enemies-to-lovers dynamics.

Enemies-to-lovers is a beloved trope, but it’s also tricky to execute. The transformation from animosity to love needs to feel organic, not forced. 

1. Establish the Initial Conflict

Give your characters a solid, believable reason to dislike each other. It could be ideological differences, personal betrayal, or clashing goals. The conflict must be significant enough to justify their animosity.

“You stole my promotion. Do you have any idea how hard I worked for it?” “You mean the one you weren’t qualified for? Grow up, Lena.”

2. Show the Nuance in Their Dislike

Enemies don’t always have to hate each other completely. Maybe they grudgingly respect one another’s skills or admire each other’s dedication, even if it drives them crazy.

“For someone so insufferable, you sure know how to shoot straight.” “And for someone so arrogant, you’re surprisingly not dead yet.”

“She’s the most annoying person I’ve ever met.” “And yet you can’t stop watching her, can you?”

3. Create Forced Proximity

Give them a reason to spend time together despite their dislike. Forced proximity allows them to see past their assumptions and grow closer.

“If we don’t get this presentation done by morning, we’re both fired. So, shut up and start typing.” “Only if you stop chewing on that pen. It’s distracting.”

“You’re bleeding.” “Yeah, and whose fault is that?” “Mine, obviously. Now sit down so I can patch you up.”

4. Allow Their Views to Shift Gradually

The transition from enemies to lovers isn’t instant. Let them experience small moments of vulnerability, trust, or understanding that slowly chip away at their hostility.

“You think I wanted this? That I enjoy being the bad guy?” “I didn’t think you cared.” “Well, maybe I do.”

“You fight so hard for your people.” “You do too. I guess we’re not so different after all.”

5. Use Banter to Build Chemistry

Snarky, sharp dialogue is the lifeblood of enemies-to-lovers. Their verbal sparring should reveal their personalities, highlight their tension, and hint at deeper feelings.

“Careful, you almost sounded like you cared about me for a second.” “Don’t flatter yourself. I care about not dying, and you happen to be useful.”

“If you were half as smart as you think you are—” “I’d still be twice as smart as you.”

6. Show the Cost of Falling for Each Other

Enemies-to-lovers works best when there are stakes. Their relationship should challenge their beliefs, goals, or loyalties, forcing them to make difficult choices.

“If I help you, I’ll lose everything I’ve worked for.” “Then why are you still standing here?”

7. Add a “Breaking Point”

There should be a moment where their growing feelings clash with their existing animosity, leading to explosive tension.

“You lied to me!” “What did you expect? You’re the enemy!” “Not anymore. Or at least, I thought I wasn’t.”

“Why do you care what happens to me?” “Because I can’t stand the thought of losing you, okay? Happy now?”

8. Use Physicality Subtly

Small gestures can reveal their shifting feelings—hesitant touches, lingering glances, or protective instincts.

“Watch out!” He shoved her out of the way, taking the brunt of the explosion. “You idiot. You could’ve been killed.” “Yeah, but you’re okay.”

She caught him staring at her, his usual scowl softened. He looked away quickly, muttering something under his breath.

9. Build Toward a Satisfying Payoff

Enemies-to-lovers works because of the build-up. Don’t rush the resolution. Let their relationship evolve naturally before culminating in a moment that feels earned.

“I don’t want to fight you anymore.” “Neither do I.” “Then come here.”

10. Maintain Their Individuality

Their love shouldn’t erase who they are. They’re still the same people who clashed in the beginning, but now they’ve grown to understand each other.

“I’m still not letting you win.” “Good. I’d be worried if you did.”

“You’re still annoying.” “And you’re still impossible. But I wouldn’t have you any other way.”

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Sometimes taking breaks from writing can be just as important as writing itself. Clear your mind. Sleep on it. Take a walk and get some fresh air. Hydrate (you know who you are). When you turn writing into a chore to get through, whether it's a daily wordcount quota or an amount of hours you allocate to writing each day, you set yourself up for burnout and corner-cutting. It's great to have a creative routine and to make art whenever you can, just be mindful that you aren't settling. Forcing yourself to hit quotas can make lazy and uninspired writing an acceptable standard if you aren't careful.

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Writing Ideas: Weather Tropes

tropes to do with the atmosphere and weather, be it artificial or natural

Always Night: The work takes place always at night.

Artificial Outdoors Display: The "outdoors" is artificial.

Carcass Sleeping Bag: Sleeping inside a dead animal.

Death's Hourglass: An actual clock that counts down until someone dies.

Fertile Feet: When a character takes a step, flowers grow.

Grave Clouds: It's cloudy at a cemetery.

Indian Summer: Summer lasts into autumn.

Lightning Reveal: Lightning reveals something in the dark.

Lying on a Hillside: Lying on a hillside remembering stuff.

Rain Aura: A glow around rained-on objects.

Rain of Something Unusual: It's raining non-water.

Reclaimed by Nature: Nature takes over what society leaves behind.

That One Summer: A summer, with its seasonal joys, is a hallmark of lost innocence.

Weather Dissonance: The weather is wrong.

Weather Saves the Day: A sudden change in the weather saves the heroes.

Source ⚜ More: On Weather ⚜ Writing Notes ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

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Don't ever let anybody talk you out of writing or pursuing your passions. Every time you write, you're improving your craft. Every time you read, you're also improving your knowledge of the craft you love. Keep at it, give yourself and your art some grace, and some room to breathe. The only person who can ever stop you from writing is you, and wouldn't that be a shame? You'll never know who might be touched by your work if you give up on it now.