#out of character nondelphic post

[nondelphic]

fun fact: i love mountains. mountaineering. not climbing them myself. but reading about them, learning about them, watching things about them, writing about them, talking about them, thinking about them.

ESPECIALLY mount everest and k2. or just peaks over 8000m in general.

if you have any book recommendations about mountains or mountaineering LET ME KNOW. i've probably already read it but you never know. if you have written something, anything about mountains yourself. let. me. read. it.

I FREAKING LOVE MOUNTAINS!!!

[bloodtiesnovel]

Author Ask Tag

thanks @the-inkwell-variable for the tag!

we’re gonna be answering questions about our WIP, Blood Ties (link is in our pinned post and also here!). answers provided by jacob will be signed with ⚡️, and jo’s answers will be signed with 🐦‍⬛

What is the main lesson of your story? Why did you choose it?

You can’t do everything yourself, and at some point, you just have to be happy with what you have. It’s been kind of cathartic for me, coming from a burnt-out gifted kid background. Knowing that I’m capable of so much if I just “applied myself” but realizing that that effort isn’t worth my happiness was one of the best things I’ve ever done. -🐦‍⬛

shit happens. if you don’t accept it and move on, you’ll be stuck where you are. change is very hard, but nothing worth doing is easy. -⚡️

What did you use as inspiration for your worldbuilding?

the setting was based off of a campaign setting created by our dm, Lo. we borrowed many aspects from it but changed a good bit to keep it original.

i also like incorporating obscure vampire lore that i think is cool from all across pop culture.

as for what the characters can do? it’s heavily based off the character classes in d&d 5e -⚡️

What is your MC trying to achieve, and what are you, the writer, trying to achieve with them? Do you want to inspire others, teach forgiveness, or help the reader grow as a person?

Mayne is just trying to get through this stint in Kespar, but more than that, she’s trying to prove that not only can she live up to her family’s legacy, she can outshine it. As for me, I honestly just want to share this story that Jacob and I have been thinking about for the last few years with other people- it’s not about inspiring people or becoming famous, I just want the story to be told.-🐦‍⬛

ulrich wants vengeance, of course, but deep down he wants to be his own man and take his life back. inspiring others would be cool, but like jo, i just wanna get this story out of my head and onto the page. -⚡️

How many chapters is your story going to have?

as many as it needs lmao -⚡️

it does follow a 3 act structure tho -🐦‍⬛

Is it fanfiction or original content? Where do you plan to post it?

It’s kinda both, weirdly enough. It’s based off DnD characters from a one shot series that we played, so it’s original in that sense, but a lot of the world is based off of the original series, so that makes it kind of fanfic-y -🐦‍⬛

it’s on ao3 rn (click here to read!!!), no idea where we’re gonna publish but we definitely do -⚡️

When did you start writing?

I’ve been writing for years, but this is the first time I’ve ever actually followed through with it. My middle school wattpad account is something between me and god. -🐦‍⬛

i’ve been writing for dnd games for a while, but this is my first like, book lmao -⚡️

Do you have any words of encouragement for fellow writers of writeblr? What other writers do you follow?

Words suck. Words will make you want to claw your eyes out, but there’s always a way around the writers block. Don’t think about how you can make something 100% original, think about what you’d wanna write. And if that something is a high fantasy romance novel with church sanctioned bdsm, then by all means write that shit. -🐦‍⬛

write. everything. even if it’s bad, even if it’s cringe. also talk to your friends about it!! you can bounce ideas off of each other and make your work better. -⚡️

@nondelphic @drchenquill @dr9carys @theink-stainedfolk @mrpuzzle

and open tag bc i follow so many writers!

[nondelphic]

"JUST WRITE EVERY DAY" OKAY BUT DOES OBSESSIVELY THINKING ABOUT MY CHARACTERS WHILE LYING IN BED COUNT? BECAUSE IF SO, I’M A PRO

[nondelphic]

nondelphic writing tips: unconventional (but super fun!) ways to work on your story when you’re not writing

hi lovelies! (｡♥‿♥｡) time for another serious post!!

i'd like to share some of my fav unconventional, but super fun, ways to deepen your plot, characters, and world-building on those off-days when you're not actively writing. because let's be real, sometimes the most creative breakthroughs happen when you’re not staring at the blank page! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ

♡ incorrect quotes for characters

okay, this one is my absolute favourite!! even when i'm not writing, i love coming up with totally out-of-context or incorrect quotes for my characters (think “they would say this” energy). they don’t even have to be lines you use in the story, just little snippets of dialogue that fit their personality and vibe! it’s such a fun way to get to know your characters better and explore their quirks.

bonus: it’s also super entertaining when you assign hilarious, offbeat quotes to your more serious characters (≧◡≦). trust me, it works!

♡ acting out dialogue

confession time: i suck at acting but i love to act out my character’s dialogue to myself (ಥ‿ಥ). yes i do have a problem with daydreaming BUT walking around my room and speaking the lines really helps me figure out if they sound natural and realistic! if it feels awkward to say out loud, it might need tweaking. plus, it’s a great way to channel your inner actor for a little while (〃＾▽＾〃).

♡ using ai to brainstorm ideas

i love using ai tools as a sounding board to help with world-building decisions! like if i’m stuck between two options for how something should work in my world (magic system, politics, etc.), i’ll type it into an ai and ask, “what would be more realistic, option a or b?” ai can give you that nudge in the right direction and spark ideas you didn’t think of! it’s like brainstorming with a friend, but faster (￣▽￣)ノ

i have another post on using ai responsibly for writing here !!

♡ character playlists and mood boards

this one is so fun for those “off” days when you’re not writing! create playlists or mood boards for your characters or setting. find songs that capture their personality, struggles, or even the overall tone of your world. or scroll through pinterest and make a visual mood board that reflects the vibe of your world. it’s super immersive and helps you build your story’s atmosphere without writing a single word! ��(◕‿◕)

♡ role-playing conversations between characters

this is one i like to do when i’m really feeling stuck. it's similar to acting out dialogue but rather than focusing on how realistic it sounds, it's about the characters themselves. i’ll imagine my characters just… hanging out and chatting. not even plot-related stuff, just normal conversations they’d have in their everyday lives. how would they talk to each other when they’re relaxed, annoyed, or excited? it’s such a fun way to build chemistry and relationships between your characters! (*≧ω≦)

♡ build “what if” scenarios

sometimes, i’ll brainstorm totally unrealistic “what if” situations just to see how my characters react! what if they were stuck in a completely ridiculous situation? how would they handle it? even if these scenes never make it into the story, they give me so much insight into how my characters think and behave. plus, it’s ridiculously fun (≧◡≦).

the key to all of this is to keep it light, fun, and creative on days when you’re not in the mood to do “serious” writing. storytelling isn’t just about the words you put on the page—it’s about the world, the people, and the relationships you’re building. so don’t be afraid to play around with it in unconventional ways. ♡＼(￣▽￣)／

happy writing (and daydreaming)!