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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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❖ plot devices to be careful with ❖
1) enemies to lovers
this one is popular, and for good reason. it’s fun to write and brings an exciting and romantic subplot. however, sometimes the term “enemies” is misinterpreted. if your version of enemies to lovers is one partner abusing the other, then you’re doing it wrong.
2) the blackmail torture
this is when the antagonist has captured mc’s love interest/friend and is threatening to k!ll or torture them until mc meets the antagonist’s demands. this one can definitely bring tension to the table– if you do it right. try to avoid cliches, which can cause second-hand embarrassment for the reader. it also helps to make sure the reader has a connection to these characters first. this scene should be emotional, but that won’t happen if your reader has no emotions towards the character.
3) chekhov’s gun
THIS IS SO IMPORTANT. do not introduce something to the readers and make it seem all big and significant if you’re not going to follow through. it’s really disappointing as the reader, and when they’re finished reading the book, it will not feel complete. if you’re not prepared to tie up all loose ends, then don’t bring them in the first place. HOWEVER. if you want to throw in a red herring, please do. just give the reader some closure in the end. a red herring is not the same thing as an incomplete chekhov’s gun.
4) the plot twist
we all love a good plot twist; that moment when the built-up suspense is over and you finally know what’s going on. just don’t go too far with them. we don’t want to make our readers feel stupid. that is not our goal as writers. a good plot twist is refreshing and makes things feel more complete. if you’re unsure about your plot twist, get a beta reader! see what they think and then make changes if necessary.
5) flashbacks
USE THESE SPARINGLY. PLEASE. only write flashbacks if the scene has important information that the reader needs to know at that moment. including a ton of flashbacks just for fun will bore your reader. they came here to read about your current characters in the present moment. maybe it’s just me, but i can’t tell you how many times i’ve skimmed through pages of flashbacks that gave me no good information.
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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☆post ideas for writers☆
- an excerpt of your old writing with notes on how you can improve
- tips on writing certain genres
- how to increase engagement
- publishing/professional tips
- name ideas
- character building methods
- world building methods
- your writing process
- how you create post covers/themes
- theme ideas
- oc profiles and art
- writing *insert trait here* characters
- writing memes
- keeping up motivation
- beating writers block
- how to write *blank* scenes
- how you outline
- why you like writing
- what got you into writing
- what you love about writing
- tips for new writers
- editing tips
- alignment charts
- writing playlists/song suggestions
- face claim ideas
- incorrect quote templates
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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Him (40’s stucky)
{ rb is great, but do not repost somewhere else without credit to me. do not steal my work }
originally posted on Wattpad. you can find my whole collection of stucky one-shots there. username is @/thatenbywitch107
wc: 1,437
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"I'll be back," Bucky said, ruffling Steve's hair. "Don't worry."
"Bucky, it's war. I have a right to worry."
The newly drafted soldier tried to fake a smile, but his boyfriend saw right through it. Luckily, he had the perfect thing to cheer him up.
Steve pulled a small metal object out of his pocket. He held it out to Bucky, who took it.
"What's this?" he said, inspecting it. It was a seemingly blank dog tag, save for three symbols pressed into the metal: S + B.
"Do you like it? I figured a picture of me would be too risky, and this way, you can make up any girls name that starts with S—,"
He was cut off by Bucky crushing him in a hug. Steve tried to hold the tears back but gave up when he heard Bucky sniffling. They held each other as they broke down. Bucky pressed his nose into Steve's hair, eyes squeezed shut. He hated crying, but it was an almost inevitable action. In a few minutes, he would be leaving the best part of his life behind to fend for himself in a city full of danger and disease. Meanwhile, he would be off fighting in a war that he didn't actually want to fight, with a slim chance of returning.
"Bucky... you need to go."
He shook his head profusely. "No..."
"Buck," Steve's voice cracked. "I'll be okay."
The brunette shook with emotion, but slowly pulled out of the embrace. He tucked the tag into his front pocket before turning back to Steve. He held his face in his hands. The couple shared a kiss mixed with salty tears.
Bucky pulled away only slightly, so that their lips still brushed when he spoke. "I love you, Stevie."
"I love you, too, Bucky."
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He tucked behind a tree. Knowing his chances of survival were close to none, Bucky pulled out the dog tags that were tucked beneath his uniform. He ran his fingers over the extra tag on the chain, feeling the gentle bumps of the 'S + B'.
A bullet flew by, mere inches from Bucky's ear. He aimed his gun, but another soldier in his unit put a hand on his arm and shook his head.
"It's not worth it, Barnes. We're surrounded."
Hesitantly, Bucky lowered his gun to the ground. He held up his hands in surrender, as did the remaining soldiers of the 107th.
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He was tossed into a dark, muddy cell with several of his comrades.
"We'll get out of here, men. Don't worry," Bucky said, trying his best to be a leader. He clutched the dog tags in his hand.
Yet months went by, and one by one, the men were dragged off. They never returned. Bucky spent his time reading and re-reading the words and numbers on his tags, spending extra time on the one from Steve.
This went on until one day, a German soldier approached the cell. He looked around until he landed on Bucky. He pointed. "You. Up."
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When Bucky awoke, he was cold and in pain. He tried to sit up, but a strap over his chest and arms pinned him down.
Looking around him, he found that he was in a lab room of some sort. It was dark, so he couldn't make out much, but he seemed to be alone. That didn't last long.
A door clanged open, and three men walked in. Bucky didn't recognize any of them. They spoke amongst each other in German, before one walked up to the table that Bucky laid on. He was a rather short, middle-aged man, with round glasses.
"Trial number 310," he spoke in a thick accent, reading off of a clipboard. "James Buchanan Barnes, 26. Good history of health. Let's hope this one works."
He squinted when a bright lamp above the table was switched on. Before he could realize what was happening, a needle was pressed into his foremen. Within two minutes, he was passed out.
Apparently, "this one" did work, because Bucky remained on that table for another two weeks. At various points in the day, he was poked, prodded, and injected. They didn't always put him under for the tests. When those times came, Bucky forced himself to remember, despite the hunger and pain eating away at him. He ran through what he had memorized; his ID numbers, his full name, his station. Most importantly, he remembered Steve.
Steven Grant Rogers. 25, born and raised in Brooklyn. The best damn artist I've ever known. My boyfriend.
Steven Rogers. Brooklyn. Artist. Boyfriend.
Steve. Artist. Boyfriend.
Steve. Boyfriend.
Steve.
Steve?
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He mumbled the codes. He had long since forgotten what they meant, but he knew they were important.
S. That one letter rang out in his mind, but he didn't know why.
The metal door swung open once again.
No. No, not again, he thought. One more round and I'll forget him completely. S- Steph? Sam?
But his confusion shifted when he saw the man that approached the table this time. He was different, but familiar.
That's not him, is it? No, it can't be—
"Bucky?"
Oh, shit, it's him.
"S- Steve? Steve."
The blond undid the straps and helped Bucky off the table. He took in his boyfriend, although he couldn't quite believe what he was seeing.
Steve spoke first. "I thought you were dead."
"I thought you were smaller."
The world was at war around them, but the reunited couple stood there, smiling like twitterpated idiots.
"Steve," Bucky cried as he collapsed into his boyfriend's impressive biceps. What the hell happened to the skinny kid he had left behind?
"I've got you, Buck. I'm here." Steve pressed a kiss to Bucky's forehead. "Can you walk?"
"Um—,"
Steve scooped him up anyways. "We need to go."
He ran out of the room with his exhausted boyfriend in his arms. Bucky rested his head against Steve's chest.
"I missed you, Stevie."
Steve glanced down, his expression warm and full of emotion. "I missed you, too, Bucky."
He kissed his forehead once more before continuing at full speed out of the building, and back into the battle.
///
*One week later*
Side by side, they walked into the base. There was applause was the other soldiers realized what was going on.
Agent Carter and Colonel Phillips approached them. As Steve filled them in, Bucky glanced around. Something about the cheering bothered Bucky. None of these men gave a damn about Steve before he got all big and strong. And then all of the sudden, he was a celebrity.
"Hey!" he yelled. "Let's hear it for Captain America!"
And there it was, even louder this time. This support was for Captain America, not Steve Rogers.
Bucky stepped forward so that he was right next to Steve. He took his hand, causing Steve to turn his attention back to him. They shared an affectionate smile.
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Later that day, Steve and Bucky were alone in a private cabin. Steve had explained their relationship to Peggy and she had sorted it all out.
They sat on the couch in their favorite cuddling position, with one straddling the other, arms wrapped around each other. Except this time, their usual roles were swapped. For one, Bucky was now smaller than Steve, so it made more sense. Two, Bucky needed a little extra comfort. It had only been a week since he got out of the torturous room.
So, Bucky sat on Steve's lap with his face nestled in his neck. They were both exhausted, so Bucky simply placed slow, lazy kisses on Steve's soft skin. In return, Steve traced his fingers up and down Bucky's back.
"How are you feeling, doll?" Steve asked.
"Like I just came back from hell." They were quiet for a moment. "Steve?"
"Mhm?"
"I just want you to know, that you're the most important person in my life. I don't think I would've survived back there if I didn't have thoughts of you keeping me alive. You're a hero to the whole country now. I don't know exactly what this means for us, but I do know that... that even before, when you were skinny little Steve... you were my hero. I don't think I tell you often enough how much I appreciate you."
Steve hugged Bucky even tighter. "I won't let anything happen to you again, or to us. I'm with you till the end of the line."
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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Some of my writing.
i kinda forgot that this is supposed to be a writer’s blog, and i’m in the mood for some criticism, so here’s this.
inspiration struck a few months and i quickly wrote up this little piece. it’s supposed to be the opening page of a fantasy book. it’s kinda shitty, i definitely broke the no-info-dumping rule, but hey, it’s a first draft. and maybe i’ll write more one day?? idk.
anyway, here it is, feel free to leave any and all commentary (you can’t hurt my feelings so dw)
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yeah that’s all, have a good day
*all content belongs to me, do not repost or reuse without credit to me. in other words, don’t fucking steal my work*
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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things that will make me fall in love with a story
1) found family, specifically sibling-type relationships
2) the sweet innocent side character becomes an antagonist
3) unique worlds and great worldbuilding
4) characters that defy stereotypes
5) unlikely friendships
6) the side characters that fall in love (ex- ron and hermione, piper and jason)
7) having lines of dialogue in a different language
8) seeing friendships/relationships build over time
9) mc having a good relationship with their parent(s)
10) end-of-chapter cliffhangers
11) plot twists that are unexpected but not totally insane/unexplainable
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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as a writer, you get inspiration from the strangest places.
for example, i feel like shit atm.
now, i’m gonna go write an angsty as hell stucky one-shot.
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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at the rate i’m going, my stucky fanfic is gonna have a higher wc than my actual wip that i’ve been working on for over a year
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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the lord of darkness (and cuddles). // solangelo oneshot
@/thatenbywitch107 on wattpad
wc: 996
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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well shit that’s never happened before
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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read the gay shit that i wrote.
you will laugh, you will cry. but most important, steve and bucky don’t die.
https://www.wattpad.com/story/280311116?utm_source=ios&utm_medium=link&utm_content=share_writing&wp_page=create_story_details&wp_uname=thatenbywitch107&wp_originator=0OOT4doJzGTJmLUGjWV6YX5Ha%2FZxIUbBT9BPWyLNuGwDZnlVUoGeCp1xMlIUDbf8%2BjQmhRdLqvj8ctjpavs7xDQO0O2%2BvVcB6VSHoM1iT5%2FFW2XHFvRucghQtrNiERfN
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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what to include in your exposition:
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the exposition is the first section of a story. it can be as long or as short as you’d like, but if you want to set up a good foundation for your readers, here are some key things to introduce within the first few chapters of your book.
- a little background info on the mc and setting (be careful not to info dump)
- what the mc wants/is working towards
- some characteristics of the mc
- limitations (why can’t the mc get what they want right now?)
- this is a good place to just barely set up red herrings and false leads
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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what do we think of the new book cover 👀
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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death foreboding. // solangelo oneshots
@/thatenbywitch107 on wattpad
wc: 422
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emluvsevermore · 3 years ago
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the eye of the storm // solangelo oneshot
@/thatenbywitch107 on wattpad
- wc: 921
- tw: panic attack
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