#Creative writing

[nondelphic]

nobody warns you that writing makes you obsessed with hands. what are they doing? are they trembling? are they clenched? are they—

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Do you have any prompts for late night calls? Thanks!

Late-Night Calls

lying in bed, phone next to them on the pillow

speaking in hushed voices, so no one gets woken up

pressing a hand on their mouth, to stifle their laughter

talking about a million things and nothing

having their guard down and being open with each other

imagining the other person next to them in the dark

missing the other person even more than during the day

first calling just to say good night, but it turns into hours

wanting to be the last person the other hears at night

not wanting to hang up, they both try to stay awake

finally, one falling asleep, leaving the other person to fall asleep to their breathing

- Jana

[magiclyney]

Listen- I can withstand bad grammar, I was at that point once too.

Especially if you’re writing in your second language, just please put a notice at the start of the fic <3

It’s okay to have poor writing, that part of learning.

BUT GOD PLEASE KEEP IT OFF THE INTERNET UNTIL YOU GET BETTER YOU WILL REGRET EVER POSTING THAT SHIT- 😭😭😭

When you have more practice in writing and you’re better at it you will look back and have a heart attack just thinking about how there’s a possibility or fact that someone actually read that. Always leave your works to sit for a bit in a google doc and read a book, story the things you like about how the author wrote the book and after a while go back to your google doc and make comments on where you should improve. Share the doc with close friends (and by close I mean those you would literally trust with your life) and have them also leave comments.

I am so glad that I didn’t have wattpad and Ao3 when I was in the third grade writing cringy Pokémon fanfic and that my Gacha life stories barely got any views because they were BAD, but they were also valuable experiences.

In a world where being cringe is punishable by death (apparently) sometimes it’s worth it to just keep your stories offline because it will save you from so much bullying and heartbreak especially if you’re a beginner. But at the same time, that doesn’t mean you can’t share them at all. Find friends in the same fandom spaces as you and share it with them. Join a writing group at school or online and share it with other writers for critique.

You don’t have to post everything you write and it’s okay to be bad at something, as long as you enjoy doing it.

you ever just click on a fanfic and read the first word and go “shut up” and exit

[nondelphic]

the duality of writing.

you’re either 1000% convinced this is the best story you’ve ever created, or you’re absolutely certain it’s unreadable trash.

[creativepromptsforwriting]

good traits gone bad explained

good traits gone bad - Part III

Ambitiousness - While ambitiousness is generally seen as a positive trait, driving individuals towards achieving their goals and aspirations, there can be a downside if it becomes excessive. An ambitious character can come across as ruthless.

Optimism - Optimism can lead to increased happiness and resilience, but not if it becomes unrealistic. Excessive optimism can lead individuals to underestimate potential risks or challenges, which can result in poor decision-making.

Diligence - Constantly working diligently without proper breaks can lead to burn out. Diligence can also mean that the person is not able to bend strict rules, but rather makes sure to follow them. It can make them resistance to change.

[nondelphic]

nobody talks about the physical pain of writing a really good emotional scene. it’s like ripping your own heart out for fun.

[sweetestlittledarling]

And sadly this is all me talking to myself.

“How’s your WIP going?”

"Have you made any progress?”

“How close are you to being done?”

[bookwyrminspiration]

sometimes a theme recurs in your work without your permission. and sometimes it reaches a threshold where you're like. well now i think this is saying something about me against my will. don't know what though

[sourdough-seal]

“omg you’re so creative. how do you get your ideas” i hallucinate a single scene in the taco bell drive thru and then spend 13 months trying to write it

[soul-from-another-era]

Unconditional love isn't a free pass to hurt me.

[theintro-vertedstorm]

Same meanins, but different words in this chart.

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

[hayatheauthor]

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas

If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas: 

1. Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.

2. Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.

3. Concussions

This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.

I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.

4. Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.

5. Road Rash

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.

6. Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.

7. Deep Laceration

A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.

This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.

8. Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.

If you want to explore writing burns, read here.

9. Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.

10. Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)

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[prompt-heaven]

a list of 100+ buildings to put in your fantasy town

academy

adventurer's guild

alchemist

apiary

apothecary

aquarium

armory

art gallery

bakery

bank

barber

barracks

bathhouse

blacksmith

boathouse

book store

bookbinder

botanical garden

brothel

butcher

carpenter

cartographer

casino

castle

cobbler

coffee shop

council chamber

court house

crypt for the noble family

dentist

distillery

docks

dovecot

dyer

embassy

farmer's market

fighting pit

fishmonger

fortune teller

gallows

gatehouse

general store

graveyard

greenhouses

guard post

guildhall

gymnasium

haberdashery

haunted house

hedge maze

herbalist

hospice

hospital

house for sale

inn

jail

jeweller

kindergarten

leatherworker

library

locksmith

mail courier

manor house

market

mayor's house

monastery

morgue

museum

music shop

observatory

orchard

orphanage

outhouse

paper maker

pawnshop

pet shop

potion shop

potter

printmaker

quest board

residence

restricted zone

sawmill

school

scribe

sewer entrance

sheriff's office

shrine

silversmith

spa

speakeasy

spice merchant

sports stadium

stables

street market

tailor

tannery

tavern

tax collector

tea house

temple

textile shop

theatre

thieves guild

thrift store

tinker's workshop

town crier post

town square

townhall

toy store

trinket shop

warehouse

watchtower

water mill

weaver

well

windmill

wishing well

wizard tower

[lannegarrett]

I know adverbs are controversial, but "said softly" means something different than "whispered" and this is the hill I will die on.

[paigegonerogue]

I, of mostly sound body and spirit, request that if I’m ever to die, someone post a new work on my AO3 that says “sorry, she died, ongoing stories postponed forever” because don’t I want my fanfic buddies to think I ghosted them. Amen or whatever you say in a will.