#Please follow this advice

[pine-art-ple]

I'm rebloging this again as to say FUCK YES THIS IS SO TRUE, while I a plebian, an mere clown in the thousands in this tiny ass car, do not write. This is very true. There is also just Growth in the character, like they had something traumatic happen and until in the beginning where they let that define them. They had gained better support systems in both themselves and with others!

20 Emotional Wounds in Fiction That Make Readers Root for the Character

Abandonment: Characters who have been abandoned by loved ones or caregivers can evoke sympathy from readers.

Betrayal: Being betrayed by someone close can create deep emotional wounds that make readers empathize with the character.

Loss of a Loved One: Whether through death or separation, the loss of a loved one can be a powerful emotional wound.

Rejection: Characters who experience rejection, whether in relationships or by society, can be relatable and evoke empathy.

Abuse: Physical, emotional, or psychological abuse can create complex wounds that shape a character's personality and behavior.

Neglect: Characters who have been neglected, especially in childhood, can evoke sympathy from readers.

Failure: Experiencing a significant failure or loss can create emotional wounds that make characters more relatable.

Guilt: Characters who carry guilt for past actions or decisions can be compelling and evoke empathy from readers.

Shame: Feelings of shame can create internal conflict and make characters more relatable and sympathetic.

Injustice: Characters who have experienced injustice or unfair treatment can evoke strong emotions from readers.

Trauma: Characters who have experienced traumatic events, such as war or natural disasters, can be sympathetic and relatable.

Loneliness: Characters who feel lonely or isolated can evoke empathy from readers who have experienced similar feelings.

Fear: Characters who face their fears or struggle with phobias can be relatable and evoke empathy from readers.

Self-doubt: Characters who struggle with self-doubt or low self-esteem can be relatable and evoke sympathy.

Identity Crisis: Characters who are grappling with questions of identity or struggling to find their place in the world can be sympathetic.

Addiction: Characters who struggle with addiction can be complex and evoke empathy from readers.

Betrayal of Trust: Characters who have had their trust betrayed can be sympathetic and relatable.

Unrequited Love: Characters who experience unrequited love can be sympathetic and evoke empathy from readers.

Isolation: Characters who feel isolated or disconnected from others can be relatable and evoke sympathy.

Fear of Failure: Characters who struggle with a fear of failure can be relatable and evoke empathy from readers.

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Important PSA for women, following the election

Link to the original video : https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdLo5Cjj/

[saguaroooo]

[markscherz]

I'm interested in someone who really likes frogs- what species of frog would you recommend showing to someone you're trying to flirt with?

[src]

[giotanner]

random jayroy: the unluckiest duo in the world, but they make a good duo, don't they?

[silverraes]

he really is the king of giving great advice and then not following it himself

[alexxiskei]

+ text version 👇

[picory]

advice to myself when tackling digital art:

1. don't get carried away with the sketch. the sketch and the final lineart will almost always look and feel different, so to avoid any potential disappointment over the two not matching, it's best to keep the former simple and loose;

2. keep the zooming in to a minimum. even with a reference window showing the full canvas, it's hard to get the whole picture while working away at a small portion of the drawing. it may cause you to overwork that area, or make mistakes, ruining the cohesion of the piece;

3. this one's more general, but don't burden yourself with the expectation of a "perfect" illustration. drawing should be an enjoyable activity, not a source of stress (unless it's your job LOL). avoid comparing yourself to others and just go at your own pace. amen

[aniposting]

Ame: "You gotta know, I gotta know that you know, that it bothers you even just a little bit!" Fox: "What bothers me?" Ame: "What other people think of you!" Fox: "No. If they can't catch me, they can think whatever they want about me." Ame: "And if they can catch you?" Fox: "Ohohoho, I'm in trouble." Ame: "Yeah.. Imagine that they can always catch you, then how would you live your life? Would you always be doing what you wanted to do?" Fox: "Yeah, because if I stop doing what I wanted to do then they've already caught me." Ame: "Ugh, I hate how much sense you make."

-- Worlds Beyond Number, Episode 9.

[loving-n0t-heyting]

taxpayers associations are an incomparably valuable tool for the voting californian: you just check to see whatever ballot measures they oppose (support) and vote for (against) them, cuts several hours of tiresome research per measure

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[berryberrytaeberry]

THE BERRY AGENDA IS NOT RISING WHY DO I HATE EVERYTHING AND WHY ARE THE VOICES IN MY HEAD BEING MEAN I AM A NICE PERSON, ME, STOP BEING MEAN!!! GRR GRR GRR WHAT IS HAPPENING

[bonefall]

I feel like the Warriors writers are allergic to making a character be cool. Like they all have to be an every man from humble origins and stuff nowadays. Why can't we ever just jump in like 'yeah this guy has cool river powers so we follow him' and BAM have an actual interesting story/concept/world it's always gotta be 'here is how he learns how to swim he is not special and here is his biography now :)' and its driving me NUTS these books are about! cats with magic powers!!

SO true, like, it's as if they saw the backlash to Tigerheart's resurrection and got scared of ever doing anything cool ever again. And they're COWARDS for it. THIS SERIES HAS ALWAYS HAD MAGIC. FUCK OFFFFF, THE CATS CAN DIE 9 TIMES AND FEAR THE WRATH OF GODS, GROW A SPINE

They didn't even HAVE to give him cool ass water powers or anything, just a special connection to the river, y'know? Have him treat it like a living being when others just think it's water. EASY. But nooooo They'll take the only good founder and be like, "What if he had nothing cool about him at all and his wife taught him everything actually."

[apenapaperandadoofus]

THIS MF WENT AND GAVE THESE GUYS THERAPY WHILE HE WONT EVEN TALK TO DILUC KAEYA MY LOVE NO 😭😭😭

[farmerlesbian]

hi farmer lesbian!

so ive identified as bisexual for a long time but ive discovered recently i feel very comfortable within the lesbian ideas of gender and specifically the butchfemme community. i’ve been dating someone recently who also identified as bisexual but has related to transmasc lesbians understanding of gender as well as posts about butches. we both kind of see ourselves within the butchfemme dynamic but i’ve been very tough on myself with calling myself a lesbian because i’ve dated a man before (…in middle school..)

it’s gotten to the point where i’m really worried to label myself because of what it’d imply for my partner? but also what people would say? and while i know i dont HAVE to label myself it just sucks to know theres an identity im drawn to and feel like i fit into that i cant immediately slip into

hmm i'm not really sure how to guide you here. i guess i want to challenge you on some of the things you're saying here, it feels like you're coming at this from maybe the "wrong" angle (wrong feels too harsh a word, maybe just not the most helpful angle)

you're worried you can't call yourself a lesbian because you dated a boy in middle school? i think.. a LOT of lesbians dated boys in jr. high and high school and there are lots of late in life lesbians who were married to men for years before figuring out who they are and coming out. this is all completely normal and common. like, dating one boy in middle school doesn't really mean much tbh. i wouldn't base your identity or label you use around something like that. i dated a bunch of boys in high school and early college when i was still figuring out who i was. your labels or identity or gender or sexuality don't need to account for all you life experiences and past. it's not so much about your sexual history but describing who you are *now*, what you're interested in, in the present.

you say both you and your partner really like Lesbian Genders and butch/femme stuff. that's nice, but liking and relating to lesbian culture and gender stuff doesn't make you a lesbian haha! it's who you're attracted to and who you're not, that determines your orientation. gender and orientation are different things, as i'm sure you know. obviously very connected and stuff. like, for example, just because someone identifies as a man it doesn't make him straight, even though heterosexuality is an integral part of manhood, in the dominant culture. gay trans men are certainly not rare! the same goes for you guys.

also, remember that transmasculinity is a broad umbrella and encompasses a wide variety of people and their identities and experiences. plenty of butches aren't transmasc, and probably most transmascs aren't butch.

i will tell you that in the course of running this blog and being on the internet, i've probably seen and shared thousands of photos and drawing of people. not once have i ever seen something that represents me and my wife. if you are seeking out representation or examples of the options to be, in order to figure out who/what you are, i would advise against that. seek what feels true to you, what feels honest and right. you do not need to be similar to other people in order to find belonging, acceptance, and community. (though of course this is absolutely nothing wrong or bad if you do find others just like you, if you do fit in to existing roles and dynamics! that is of course perfectly normal!)

now, i don't know you or your partner. you know yourselves best. i can't tell you what you really are or really aren't. and i certainly am not going to tell you what you can or can't be! everything i'm saying here is to prompt you to think about and questions to ponder for yourself.

so, i think you have some points to think about, why have you been identifying as bisexual? what is drawing you to the lesbian label? have you tried using 0 labels and not thinking about your identity or labels for at least a month or two (if not a several months) and then coming back and evaluating it afresh? what about the butch-femme dynamic are you drawn to? what is holding you back? you are allowed to discover that you are a lesbian! or you are allowed to continue to be bisexual! i can't tell you who you are - but you're allowed to be and do whatever you want, whatever feels true to you! even if it doesn't make sense to other people or you don't see anyone else like you out there. you gotta be a little bit brave!

hang in there, and sending much love to you and yours! 🧡

[rowanisawriter]

📝!!

i write almost exclusively in the middle of the night (i have a kid 😭) so almost everything you have ever read of mine was written at like 3am and tbh this works so well because there are NO INHIBITIONS when you’re sleepy, you just write and words just come out and there’s no energy to second guess yourself. downside is tired but im used to it from newborn days, also it’s worth it for me 🤔

send me a 📝 for a random writing post lol