#Immersive Research

[ancientroyalblood]

Writing Historical Fiction: Capturing the Past with Precision

Historical fiction, with its ability to transport readers to bygone eras, offers a captivating blend of storytelling and factual accuracy. As writers venture into recreating history, the challenge lies in capturing the essence of the past while weaving a compelling narrative. This guide aims to illuminate the intricate art of researching and crafting historically accurate fiction. Immersive…

[darth-kote]

hell nah star wars got me researching military tactics for creative purposes (fanfiction)

[puckpocketed]

reading fic and there’s an NHL mention . i forgot that hockey does exist and is a cultural staple in places and ooh okay can i be mad that this person is talking about a hiatus (10 day strike, first of its kind in NHL history) that didn’t happen until 1992 or a lockout that didn’t happen until 1994-95. like what do you MEAN the date is february 1990 and the NHL isn’t going yea it fucking IS i checked !!!!!!

[thewolffairytaler]

Maladaptive Daydreaming

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Have you ever walked around in a circle or mouthed something by instinct whilst listening to music? Well, don't worry, you're not odd or alone in this. This occurs because of a phenomenon called maladaptive daydreaming.

When someone engages in maladaptive daydreaming, they spend too much time daydreaming and frequently lose themselves in their imagination. People with mental health issues like anxiety typically use this behaviour as a coping strategy. Some people find that this behaviour interferes with their relationships, friendships, hobbies, and jobs. It is a mental health disorder where a person daydreams excessively, often for hours at a time. “Maladaptive” means this form of daydreaming is an unhealthy or harmful attempt to cope with or adapt to a problem. 

This problem also overlaps with a number of other mental health and neurological conditions, but there is evidence that maladaptive daydreaming is distinct from these other conditions and should be classified as a separate disorder. People who engage in this type of daydream tend to "lose themselves" in incredibly detailed and vivid daydreams. Research also suggests that this type of daydreaming may be compulsive, meaning it is difficult, if not impossible, to control that you are engaging in it.

Another aspect that may contribute to maladaptive daydreaming is age. According to certain studies, it is more prevalent in younger individuals, particularly adolescents and young adults, but it can also affect children. To find out how common it is in people based on their age, more research is needed. Finally, a lot of persons who engage in maladaptive daydreaming have experienced trauma or abuse in the past, particularly as children. But not everyone who engages in maladaptive daydreaming has this trait.

The condition of maladaptive daydreaming is not recognised. As a result, a medical professional can not make a direct diagnosis. Additionally, there are no laboratory or diagnostic procedures that can determine whether you have this. However, by using particular questionnaires and diagnostic scales for similar problems such ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, and dissociative disorders, physicians may be able to identify symptoms of this problem. The Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale-16 (MDS-16), a series of questions that can indicate a person's likelihood of having this problem, is another tool they can utilise directly.

So now you know what it is or how it works. You might want to check out if you have any of the diagnoses. If you haven't already figured it out by yourself or already have them.

[libraryleopard]

Young adult historical fantasy inspired by Jewish history, religion, and folklore

An angel and a demon immigrate from a small shtetl in Poland to America, encountering supernatural and human threats along the way

Character-focused story about friendship, community, exploitation, immigration, and love

Jewish cast of characters including an agender main character (the angel) and a human lesbian girl

[la-galaxie-langblr]

me knowing logically that immersion will provide more long term gains for language learning vs 5 new vocab flashcards and some grammar exercises go brrrrrrrrr

[daz4i]

not to overshare but blorbo brainrot will literally have me like. not even in post nut clarity but during-nut clarity going "hmm i need to research roman mythology to further craft theories about him" girl at least turn off the vibrator first??! maybe get dressed beforehand???

[azure--gunslinger]

This kind of thing drives me insane in books. He tries to add details and ends up writing jibberish.

Real rifle.

Hasn't been produced in decades and is one of the rarest and most expensive sniper rifles in the world. Certainly not what any navy seal would be using.

But this random ass navy seal has one

Leupold doesn't make a night vision scope.

Obviously the author did some small amount of research then managed to write garbage. Drives me insane.

[mechanichuntsman]

what a great way to try to comeback to sfm with my two favorite bois in a bittersweet scenario lol

[soft-serve-soymilk]

See for everyone else their viscomm research is all serious like going out and taking photos and brainstorming and meanwhile me viddy games go brrrrrrrrr

[0vergrowngraveyard]

I’m curious about the medicine Atlas is giving Tails 👀 What is it for ???

In case this can help for reference, inspiration or something:

I take a strong medicine that makes me feel dizzy and makes me act silly. ( It’s prescribed don’t worry ). I don’t take it everyday, only for emergencies, but I can say, the feeling is pretty weird. When I take it I need someone to be with me because it makes me disoriented and sleepy, walking feels weird, and the body feels weak. One time a friend told me she thought I was drunk before someone explained her why I was acting weird.

Here are some of the secondary effects:

Difficulty thinking and remembering

Drowsiness

Loss of balance and coordination

Blurry vision

Everything feels like a dream.

I usually don’t remember everything that happens after I take the medicine, that’s why I hate it.

Do what you want with this information 😇

the really cool answer to that question is i have no clue lmao. tails doesn’t know and since you’re following his pov, you don’t know either. that’s my 10/10 excuse

i like to think that he’s just giving him benadryl because, when trying to describe how he’s feeling, i just think back on however i feel when i’ve woken up after taking that shit while sick

(also because the idea of atlas walking up to a pharmacy and buying a shit ton of boxes of benadryl every few weeks is very funny to me for some reason)

but yea, all the effects you described are pretty much what tails is experiencing (except he does remember everything that happens, it’s just a little wonky)

[vividlyaro]

oh, the irony.

i am writing a paper about aromantic people and queerplatonic relationships,and i can. not. focus. for the life of me.

a main reason i can't focus? i am thinking about my queerplatonic boyfriend and how i miss him. (it has been one day since i saw him. i just crave human connection to an absurd degree. this happens like. every weekend.)

[ahb-writes]

Writing Problem: The Story Is Too Thin

Problem: The Story Is Too Thin

Solution: Does the story lack balance?

Purposeful narrative structure. Effective characterization. Meaningful conflict (and meaningful consequences). Immersive description. Authentic character dynamics. A good story needs all of this and more. But it's okay to be stronger, or more experienced, in crafting one area of storytelling than in others. It's okay for one's attention to drift during the initial drafting phase.

If you know your strengths, then you can lean on them to bolster your storytelling where it counts. If you know your weaknesses or limitations, then you can avoid what frustrates you and maneuver toward what excites you. But take the time to identify what facet of your craft needs work and be open to exploring your weaknesses with further experience, research, and insight.

Writing Resources:

100 Character Development Questions to Inspire Deeper Arcs (Now Novel)

How to Write a Sequel That Satisfies: Simple Guide (Now Novel)

Best Story Writing Websites in 2022 (Now Novel)

10 Signs Your Plot is Weak (and How to Fix it) (September C. Fawkes)

Defining and Developing Your Author Voice (September C. Fawkes; ahbwrites)

How to Pace a Story (Writing Questions Answered)

Description: 5 Times When You Should (and 4 Times When You Shouldn't) Rely on Description (ahbwrites)

How to Focus on One Story (Alyssa Hollingsworth)

❯ ❯ Adapted from the writing masterpost series: 19 Things That Are Wrong With Your Novel (and How to Fix Them)

[ruvviks]

made the realization my vampire story would work best as a video game and now i can't stop thinking about it

[moonshynecybin]

it isn’t even neoprene its NYLON im shaking

[strangermoons]

another day, another fic I have to try to pretend is an AU set in 1996 or 2006 to get through it