#aria’s ramblings

[bloodcounts]

i received an odd package in the mail today. not quite sure what it is … i feel weird whenever i look directly at it.

[aria-greenhoodie]

Came home to my dorm today and found this fucking thing on my floor, any idea what it is?

[ariapmdeol]

started playing reverse 1999 and. I RECOGNIZE THIS FUCKING CIPHER solution: IamJohnTitorTheadventurehasbegunTimeistickinginreverse

[minidoodles97]

Life’s been crazy, but today’s Dragon Age PowerPoint presentation gave me just enough motivation to draw my Hero of Ferelden.

I know there no possible way they’d show up in Dreadwolf…. but what if??👀

[phantobats]

If it's not too much trouble, could you share how you write your first drafts/outlines for your stories/fics?

You seem to have so many fascinating ideas, and you manage to word them in ways that almost seem cinematic and summarize your plots so efficiently. So, as someone struggling to summarize all my ideas into an outline to begin writing my stories, I wanted to ask you if you had any tips on that particular issue?

I will admit that I do have a peculiar work ethic when it comes to typing up outlines for my stories, but I find it's something that helps me more than just typing up a list of bullet points on what happens in a scene. I will also add an example from the current Batfam fic I am working on to better show you what I mean, but first some theory:

When I write a first draft/outline, I write it in the format of a movie script.

Writing outlines in the form of a movie script is incredibly effective because it forces you to focus on showing, not telling, by emphasizing visuals and action.

It tightens dialogue, ensuring every line has impact, while also honing scene structure and pacing. Script format reveals character through behavior and subtext, making emotional undercurrents clear without relying on exposition.

It drives conflict through concise, tension-filled dialogue and helps you create scenes with immediate emotional impact.

By stripping away unnecessary details, scriptwriting makes storytelling efficient, clear, and easy to visualize, naturally sharpening your narrative and maintaining momentum.

As an example, I offer you an outline written like this from a fic that I am currently writing:

EXT. JASON TODD'S APARTMENT - NIGHT

The sky opens up, rain pouring in sheets. TIM DRAKE stands outside a rundown apartment building, shivering as the cold bites at him. His clothes are soaked, clinging uncomfortably to his skin. He takes a deep breath, his body shaking, his eyes locked on the chipped, weathered door in front of him.

The door swings open.

JASON TODD stands there, casually leaning against the frame. A cigarette hangs loosely between his lips, smoke curling up around his face. His emerald green eyes take in Tim’s drenched, disheveled appearance. A beat passes, then Jason blows a cloud of smoke directly into Tim’s face. Tim coughs, looking irritated but unsurprised.

JASON (deadpan) “You look like shit.”

Tim laughs bitterly, tugging at his soaked clothes, trying to pull them away from his skin. The wet fabric clings to him, suffocating. His frustration is evident.

TIM (mutters) “Thanks. Are you gonna let me in?”

Jason smirks, flicking the ash from his cigarette onto the ground, eyes sharp as they study Tim. He leans against the doorframe, casual but predatory.

JASON (mocking) “Let me guess—His Highness finally replaced you?”

Tim barely flinches, but Jason notices. He always notices. Those green eyes catch every small twitch of vulnerability, every crack in Tim’s resolve. Jason grins, and it’s infuriating—like he’s been waiting for this moment.

Jason takes another slow drag of his cigarette, turning his head to exhale away from Tim. His voice drips with sarcastic sympathy.

JASON “Finally threw you away, huh? Gotta make room for the new, shiny model in his collection?”

Tim's shoulders hunch, his face contorting into a mix of hurt and frustration. Jason’s words hit too close to home, and that self-satisfied grin plastered on Jason’s face only makes it worse. The unspoken ‘I told you this would happen’ lingers in the air between them like a challenge.

TIM (hissing through clenched teeth) “Just let me in, asshole.”

Jason flicks his cigarette to the ground, crushing it under his boot. He steps aside, the grin still lingering, but there's a flicker of something else in his eyes—something unspoken.

Tim hesitates for only a moment before stepping inside.

And Cut!

Now, you have a wonderful and imaginative draft to work off of. It does take a bit of getting used to, but thinking of your writing as establishing shots in a movie generally helps with getting into the flow of what you are writing.

[e0nssadrift]

I wish people would not reduce characters down to just their gay ships… it’s honestly the most aggravating things about fandoms, and it’s not just one 😭

I can list several ships off my head that, for some reason, the fandoms (specifically fanfic writers and fanartists??) will just reduce to “gay twinks in love” or whatever trope their relationship is??? that or they give the characters NO individuality?? like looking for art of my favorite character and all I get it is ship art or fanfic of them with their ship and it’s like??? Enjoy what you want but trying to find cute art of one character and constantly getting ship art is INFURIATING ESPECIALLY WHEN THE SHIP ART IS LIKE??? SUPER NOT IN CHARACTER?? idk now I just sound like a bitch BUT I THINK SOME OF U WILL UNDERSTAND ME

also this whole post is not directed anyone, it just irritated me and idk where else to post about it 😔

[eldritchdemonfox]

Wait wait wait

I just realized

THEYRE THE SAME

Egotistical Musical group that rises to stardom via magic that exploits others, led by a ringleader with one or more lackeys. And also they serve cunt.

[inumbrapugnabimus-maybe]

Making decisions after 2 am is a great idea *posts all of my oc art with no context*

[thegreatpapaya666]

round of applause to my inability to fall asleep granting me a flashback to kindergarten watching my little pony equestria girls and reminding me of this motherfucker

aria blaze

my pansexual awakening

she was too fucking hot to put as a kids movie villain

i still love her so much and nobody can stop me from listening to battle of the bands on repeat bc i'm down bad for this humanized pony from a cartoon

[tetraharmonic]

So, I'm working on those ocs again, and it's wild how you can tell how different they are based on just their signatures alone.

I present you, a soldier, a poet, and a king. I'll let you figure out who is who :p

[shuhuaspookie]

im gonna shift to another country the baby lizard in my home can have this one

[aria-greenhoodie]

I’ve been watching Wordgirl and I’m rather captivated by this particularly mousy organism. Going to put him under a hydraulic press soon. Enjoy this stupid edit that took me 4 hours in the meantime!

Music from Here!

[ariapmdeol]

OH MY GOD. i heard matpat played married in red but it did not register that MY NAME IS ON MATPATS SCREEN??? HELLO???? THATS GAVI AND I

[phantobats]

Could I ask you to grace us with a 'The Talented Mr. Ripley'—esque plot for the Batfamily?

This ask inspired me to re-watch the movie and my god, I am feeling inspired!

I think for a plot like this I'd want to cast Tim as Tom Ripley and Dick and Jason as Dickie Greenleaf and Freddie Miles, although they would be the Wayne brothers in this. I know a huge portion of the plot is that Tom kills Dickie after he rejects his romantic feelings for him, so in this case it would be Dick rejecting Tim as a potential family member instead.

Most likely I will focus more on the horror elements and turn this into a man trying to fit amongst the elites and, when failing to do so, begins to pluck them off one by one until he can assume one of their identities to better his life.

No worries, a draft is already being written up.

[bungouchronicles]

The world would be a much better place if Dazai got to finish his sentences

[e0nssadrift]

IM IN LOVE W HIMMMMMM I be chewin on him like this

Like he was already one of my favs in league pre heartsteel due to his lore and his play style (proud Aphelios main baby) but heartsteel gave him so much depth even if it’s not canon to runeterra aphelios I just. I love him. he’s been on my mind

Also… if any of u have league ocs… spill 🤭