#creatives beware

[dark-sarya]

For all of you who doesn't want their content to be used on AI Training

Make sure you go to your blog's Visibility settings and uncheck the last toggle.

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It seems that the setting is not available on all phones yet, so I'd suggest changing it from your desktop.

I honestly thing that all websites should automatically be opted out from AI training tools, but we have been demonstrated over an over that the userbase doesn't mean a thing for the companies who manage these sites.

[tailoroffates]

This is outright disgusting...

elon musk should kill himself elon musk needs to kill himself elon musk would make society as a whole better if he killed himself now

[n4rval]

BUT YES.

family history.

[imbecominggayer]

Writing Advice For Disabled Characters

Lesson One: GO HARD

When I see disabled characters who have symptoms that "just so happen" to be totally convenient and not problematic I want to fight you!

Write disabled characters whose burn scars actually come with nerve problems!

Write disabled characters who don't have a "tasteful beautiful and oh so symbolic" scar and just write "neutral scar that is beautiful not because of it's shape but because of the person it's on"!

Write disabled characters whose disability doesn't allow them to live totally indepedently! Maybe you can actually write mentally disabled characters who have caretakers and not have this be a flaw?

Write disabled characters who have "gross" symptoms such as urine/fecal incontinence!

Write disabled characters who don't have amazingly perfect friends who are respectful/understanding 100% of the time but they're trying!

Write disabled characters whose symptoms occasionally prevent them from doing the fun dangerous stuff because their mobility aid can't function properly or their chronic fatigue syndrome is acting up!

Keep this advice dear readers and writers: Disability is not a handbag that you can pick up and put down. Yes, disability is not the worst thing that can happen in a character's life BUT it's not a walk in the park.

If you can't handle representing disabled people in their not conventionally attractive and "easy" state then you don't want to write disabled people! You just want to write diversity brownie points that allow you to fawn over a hot "Technically Disabled" guy but not a "Real Life Disabled Person"

[metaphorfordeath]

My new story "From the Journals of Dr. Arthur Sweetly" is now available to read in issue 4 of Reader Beware for pay-what-you-want on itch.io. In this epistolary story, a Victorian surgeon with an interest in Spiritualism documents his experiments in which he seeks to prove the rumored distance communication method of sympathetic writing. Content warnings apply for mild gore and death.

Something especially exciting about this issue is that my wife Corinne @synonymsfordismember has a story in here as well! Her story "Born Sexy Tomorrow" is a stomach-turning work of art, and I'm so delighted to see it in print alongside my own work. Content warnings apply for heavy gore and cannibalism.

I hope you'll consider picking up a copy of the magazine to check out mine and Corinne's stories, along with all the other awesome pieces included in this issue. Thank you very much to the editors of @readerbewaremag for including my work in their wonderful publication.

[agnesandhilda]

reading goodreads reviews for a book I just finished has really put in perspective how far removed I've gotten from what most people find disturbing

[byoldervine]

Tip I Wish I'd Known Before I Started Writing My WIP

Act structures work. I started writing Byoldervine after I'd done a bunch of fantacising about the kind of story I wanted, but I never actually structured it out. I still stand by my plotting scheme of plotting out five chapters in advance so I have the space and time to work through things and make adjustments as I go, but because I didn't create an overarching structure to the story I've got a bit of a pacing problem where I'm now cramming everything into the end when it could've been paying off much sooner

Luckily this is a problem that can be handled in the editing phase easily enough, and I've structured the last parts of the story so I know what's still left to go, but it still would've been helpful to have set it out in advance; it would also make the plotting sessions easier too

[ilikethe-internet]

@911actionforgaza prompt !! Buck and Tommy’s first time together nsfw for darling thatsaplottwist on twitter

Nsfw post below ;D

[itsawritblr]

Tell me you're shit without telling me.

Red underlining by me.

Plus there's no link to a professional CV. Out of curiousity I asked if they had one, just to see what would happen. Of course they haven't answered.

So I did this:

Writers, stay away from @authoradvocate and blogs like it.

[padawan-historian]

“Write down! I am an Arab You have stolen the orchards of my ancestors And the land which I cultivated Along with my children And you left nothing for us Except for these rocks … So will the State take them As it has been said?!” – Identity card, Mahmoud Darwish

[ekat-fandom-blog]

You wanna know one of my favorite things about the show Beware The Batman? There's no Joker. At all. In fact almost every villain in the show was one I hadn't heard of before.

Also, Alfred's characterization is pretty interesting. And Magpie. And Katana. And Prof. Pyg and Mr. Toad. And the story line.

Here's a trailer just to show how cool it is.

The only thing I had a problem with is the 3d art style which looks really odd to me, but the show was so good and it didn't have any overused villains other than Ra's.

[doodlemancy]

PSA: INPRNT IS FAILING TO PAY ARTISTS

...and they are apparently not doing much to fix it. this has been going on since at least May. inprnt has been telling individual artists who go to them for help that there is a known problem with payouts that needs to be fixed manually. they have not publicly acknowledged it or notified their userbase. some people seem to get a fix from support pretty quickly, others are just ignored or left to languish. so the result here is: a lot of artists are not getting paid and think they are alone in this.

here is a thread of receipts(tm) going around today, which are unfortunately also on the Bad Bird Website. lots of quote tweets and replies telling the same story, and if you search around, there's been a growing number of complaints over the last few months.

so, if you have prints on there, it's probably time to start asking some pointed questions and making some serious demands. they've been letting this fester for months and they clearly need a push. if you're thinking of joining... maybe look at other options or wait and see how this plays out.

(disclaimer: i am not on inprnt so this does not personally affect me; i'm just pissed off on behalf of my peers and i think artists and customers should know this is going on)

[craig960114]

why my brother sqaig will help me take over the world

In the imaginative world where Craig reigns supreme, his brother Sqaig emerges as a formidable ally in their quest for global domination. While Craig possesses cunning and adaptability, Sqaig brings his own unique strengths to the table, making them an unstoppable duo poised to reshape the world in their image.

Firstly, Sqaig complements Craig's abilities with his own brand of charisma and charm. While Craig may excel in clandestine operations and behind-the-scenes manipulation, Sqaig shines in the spotlight, captivating audiences with his magnetic personality and infectious enthusiasm. Together, they form a dynamic duo capable of rallying followers from all walks of life to their cause.

Secondly, Sqaig's ingenuity and creativity add a new dimension to their plans for world domination. While Craig may rely on tried-and-true tactics, Sqaig isn't afraid to think outside the box and innovate. Whether it's devising bold new strategies or leveraging emerging technologies, Sqaig's inventive spirit ensures that they stay one step ahead of their adversaries.

Furthermore, Sqaig's unwavering loyalty to his brother Craig strengthens their bond and solidifies their alliance. In a world where trust is a rare commodity, Sqaig's steadfast commitment to Craig serves as a powerful foundation for their partnership. Together, they weather the storms of opposition and adversity, emerging stronger and more determined than ever to achieve their shared goals.

In conclusion, the union of Craig and Sqaig represents a formidable force in the world of global politics and power struggles. With their complementary strengths, unwavering loyalty, and shared ambition, they stand poised to conquer all obstacles in their path and usher in a new era of dominance and influence. Beware the rise of Craig and Sqaig, for their reign may soon be upon us.

[loveyouhomex]

MOODS

Bea had told him before that Henry sometimes gets into these moods, where he vanishes into his mind for hours or days, not talking, barely eating, hardly existing. She’s asked him, way before the whole shitshow with the leak of the e-mails happened, whether he would stay with her brother during those times, too, whether he would love those moods exactly like he loves the other parts of Henry. It was a no-brainer.

📖Read on AO3

[imbecominggayer]

Writing Advice: Disability And Infantilization

Here Is Life Lesson To Take Into Everything: Disabled Adults Are Adults

In My Multi-Part Series, I Will Be Talking About The Different Ways That Writers Alike Mess Up This Phrase.

Disabled Adults Are Children?

This is a common mistake that authors make when attempting to write distabled characters. This is especially common when representing intellectually disabled characters but it definitely appears in the representations of the physically disabled.

Infantilization is a form of ableism where an individual talks/thinks/acts with a disabled person the way you might interact with an infantile child or dumb dog.

This type of infantilizing tends to impact those

If you want to understand how infantilization impacts real humans living in the real world and not characters, there are a ton of resources online and on Tumblr.

For disabled characters, love interests, allies, and the narrative itself relegate these characters to "funny animal sidekick" or "symbol of innocence".

I'm going to go through a rapid fire list of how authors infantilize and downplay how amazing their characters could be if you gave them something to do. Ok? Ok!

Never Giving Your Disabled Character Something To Do In The Story Besides Sitting There And Looking Innocent

Portraying Your Disabled Or Disabled-Coded(autism-coded) Character As Ignorant Or Unwanting Of "Adult Things" Like Sex, Problems, And Unhappiness

Assuming That Your Disabled Character Couldn't Do [THING] Despite Not Asking Mommy Google About It

Not Treating A Disabled Person's Desires, Beliefs, And Opinions Are Serious Which Often Leads To Characters Violating Their Boundaries

Having Your Likeable Characters Treat The Disabled Character Condescendingly Like Patting Their Head Or Acting Disapprovingly Shocked When A Character Goes Outside This

Refusing A Character's Ability To Be Independent By Having Them Only Rely On Others To Do Everything

When you, author, treat your intellectually/physically disabled character as a symbol of innocence or a child, you deny audiences the ability to see well-developed characters on screen! Disabled adults are adults who do things that adults do!

They drink if they want to

They have sex if they want to

They identify as [Something] if they want to

They date if they want to

They swear if they want to

They believe if they want to

Caretaker/Friend/Love Interest characters should not be romanticize when they disrespect this character, desexualize this character, and violate the boundaries of this character.

"When you deny the humanity of certain characters, you deny the humanity of certain people. "

[readingforaneternity]

So I’m an English major and Idk why I thought I would escape the character arc (forgive me, my brain is half dead right now and I can’t think of the actual word I want to use) where I take a class pertaining to my major and the class and professor nearly kills my love for all things english lit, and writing.

I am struggling so hard to even show up to the class let alone write the bullcrap essays.

I’ve hated nearly everything I’ve written for the class. And all my assignments have been turned in late.

I’m in a drought right now, and I hate it so much bc I miss scribbling ideas in my poetry book. Or daydreaming about characters and making little stories in my head.

I sit in that class and all the creativity that I posses wooshes out of my head like my professor is Ursula and I’m Ariel.

I HATE THIS I HATE THIS I HATE THIS I HATE THIS