#travel advice and tips

[writingwithfolklore]

Getting Characters from A to B

Oftentimes a plot requires the characters to get from point A to B. They need to cross the wilderness to get to the next town, or climb to the top of the mountain, or take a boat to the other continent. But long paragraphs of just walking or moving is obviously not that interesting to read, so here are some elements to add to your travelling sections that accomplish the A to B and more.

1. It’s about the characters

If you’ve ever travelled with someone, you know that everything about your dynamic is amplified after spending like 72 straight hours with them. Use this with your characters—every little hidden grudge or flame or annoyance comes out when things get boring or stressful. This is a great time to really delve into character conflicts or even romance subplots, or any other way you’d like to develop the group dynamic. Also, there’s no better place to get the truth out of someone than being trapped in a car or on the road with them for days on end!

On another note, the slower parts of travel also allow for more quiet moments where your character can process what's happened so far. Especially in fast paced stories with lots of conflict, you may opt for a uneventful section of travel where they have time to grieve or plan or otherwise unpack things.

2. Switch up group roles

Travelling tends to carve out the same roles. Usually there is the leader who is driving the group forward and making decisions, the navigator who knows which way to go, the snack/food provider—who may be rationing or even hunting depending on the survival situation--and the one who has a hidden motive that is making them be difficult or drag their heels and provide conflict. These roles are a great way to force a change in dynamic between characters, and can inspire conflict between them.

3. Increase the stakes

A trip isn’t really a trip until something goes wrong. Whether the navigator was reading the map wrong, a bag of rations falls over the cliff side, someone gets injured, or there seems to be some creature stalking them, an increase of stakes raises the tension and creates opportunities for the group to work together or fall apart. For more tips on how to increase stakes, check out my post here:

4. Don’t be afraid to skip past the boring stuff

Once you’ve done what you wanted to do with the trip—broken a friendship, or a leg,, or both—don’t be afraid to skip in time for when they reach their destination. In fact, you’ll likely skip time for several parts of the trip in between interesting scenes between characters or moments where they’re facing against some conflict. We as the readers will assume that they continued on with their travels and just that nothing of note had happened in between.

I hope that helps!

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[troythecatfish]

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[amethystfairy1]

Do you have any tips for writing fics?

I've recently decided to get into writing again, but I've been struggling a bit with it widhwkdj-

Do you have any advice on it, how to improve, or just any tips that have helped you?

Thank you in advance, i absolutely love ur fics btw :D

I'm so glad you love my fics!

Writing tips are sooooooooo tricky for me...hmmm...well I think the main thing is the unfortunate truth of just writing. Don't overthink it as you go, don't try to make every detail perfect, just WORD VOMIT and then you can always go back and edit!

I also think that you should always write what you feel like writing. That's why TTSBC and TT are written the way they are, so I can bop around. And I know most of the time it's like 'but it's fanfic you don't write what you don't feel like writing!' which is true but if you write in long form you can get hung up on certain scenes and then not finish anything.

Ramble ramble ramble...something about how you should just WRITE! If you need to skip scenes, skip them, if you wanna just do dialogue, just do dialogue, just get words on the page!

As far as any technical help...hmmm...I mean, one thing I find always helps is to keep in mind how immersive little details can be!

For example in Handshakes and Headaches, when the story switches to Hypno's POV, he only refers to Scar and Grian as 'Professor Goodtimes' and 'Professor Slab' because of course he does. He's their student, he would never consider them by first name even internally, so the narrator when in his perspective also doesn't do that.

Keep in mind what your POV character knows and what they care about!

Another example I like is with Scott and Jimmy in TTSBC!

If we're in Scott's POV, you're going to find him noticing a lot more about peoples body language and expressions, very small details that don't come up as much in other POVs from TTSBC.

If we're in Jimmy's POV, you won't notice those things as often, but you're definitely gonna know what the weather is like, how bright the lighting is, if it's hot or cold, because of his love of the sky and fresh air. Those are things that matter to Jimmy as a character, and therefore they matter to the narrator!

I hope that helps some! Happy writing!

[daimonpriestess]

Astral Travel or Imagination?

How to tell if your mediations are real- Via telepathic communication with King Asmodeus.

I sometimes have trouble trusting my intuition on what I see or conversations I have while in meditation. So Asmodeus helped me come up with ways to know, I thought this may help others if they have similar experiences.

Do they feel real? (mentally or emotionally) If you concentrate hard enough can you physically feel something. (like a chair perhaps the texture, the coolness or warmth of it ect)

Do you lead the meditation or does it lead you? Unlike lucid dreaming where if your in control then it's not just a dream. In the astral alot like the 3D you can't control everything, yes you can control your actions and to a certain extent the environment. (like your safe space) But you can't control other beings or what happens around you. If you feel like you are it's probably imagination & not actual astral travel.

If you're walking (or flying) around and it looks like areas you've never seen before or beings you've never come across (That you didn't know about in the waking world but find out they exist after) or a word pops into your head that you aren't familiar with but upon researching you find out it's real and it's connected to the meditation, then it's probably an accurate astral (or Underworld) meditation.

Communicating with other beings or deities and making sure it was an accurate conversation is a bit trickier. Since you cannot read another's mind (human or not) at least not the one's I work with.

Some ways though would be, are they telling you what you want to hear? Is everything great and you never have issues (unless you create drama on purpose)

Who leads the conversation? Did you learn anything new or are you just feeding your own ego? Do you agree on everything? Probably not a real conversation then.

Do they tell you things you don't agree with? Things you may not know or haven't considered?

Things that may even make you uncomfortable? (Especially in working with Demons, Angels & Trickster Gods.) That was probably a real conversation. Really if you gain something from it then it doesn't really matter.

Ways to know or confirm once you wake in the 3D.

Ask whatever beings (if you can) if what you experienced was true! Where they really there? Was it an accurate conversation? What were they trying to show you?

You can do this through channeling (via another person or yourself) Tarot or another form of divination.

Do not wait months (like I did) for confirmation or signs. If one does pop up (an actual image of an item you saw in astral and thought it didn't exist, A quote, a video that correlates.) months, weeks later. Then it is probably significant.

That item is important or the entity it is tied to (if you know there is one) is probably trying to reach out and remind you of something.

In conclusion there is not definitive way of proving your meditations are real so just be aware, follow your instincts and don't jump to conclusions!

@inner-viper

[travelingtwentysomething]

That stretch when you've been scrolling on your phone for God knows how long and you've been contorted into whatever weird neck/back/hip configuration you scrunched into and all that tension finally releases and your brain goes into warp drive and you have like a tiny orgasm and you sigh like your lungs haven't felt real air for 1.5 business days and your spine feels like it was finally plugged into your brain properly almost like a charger that's half in a loose socket and you hear that little ding that lets you know you're actually plugged in and charging now and you open your eyes realizing you don't know when or if you actually closed them or you may have blacked out for just a second

[slavic-roots-western-mind]

Getting back on track after a slump

Life is non-linear as it turns out. Sometimes you're doing great and then all of a sudden you're completely thrown off and are struggling to get up.

It happens to pretty much everyone, and even though you can't really prevent a slump from happening, you can use this advice to help you get back on track

Make a list of what you have to do Sit down, make yourself some tea or coffee and just start writing what you need to do. Missed a deadline with that unfinished paper? Write it down, add a sub-bullet to ask for an extension/send an email explaining your circumstances to your professor/teacher (they're also human, chances are if you notify and explain the situation to them, they will do their best to help you).

Break down those tasks into sub-tasks. By simplifying and breaking down your tasks into smaller chunks you're not only making it easier to do them, but you're also helping yourself get rid of some anxieties or fears since that task now looks much easier and more manageable to accomplish.

Update or create a new routine. Whether your routine contributed towards this slump or not, its always good to update your routine as you grow and change. What may have worked then may not necessarily be appropriate or helpful now. We humans are creatures of change, it's only natural that we outgrow our past.

Take it slow when easing back into your routine. Going too fast can actually be counter-productive, because you should be naturally aligning yourself with it and not forcing yourself into something you're not completely ready to follow. Trying to overcompensate generally isn't a good idea, as putting extra pressure on yourself especially when you're just trying to get everything sorted may not end very well.

Write down your goals and dreams to help you get motivated. It may seem difficult and at times pointless to try and get back on track, and reminding yourself about your goals and aims can definitely encourage you to take the steps to getting back on track or starting over.

Talk to someone about what you're feeling and going through. Your school or uni have counselors and people who can help you get through this if you require help. You don't necessarily have to jump straight into it, just start with a friendly email briefly explaining the situation and go from there.

[wordswithloveee]

[penofglen]

Navigating European Etiquette: A Traveler's Guide to Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Croatia

Planning a trip to Croatia? 🇭🇷 Before you go, check out my latest blog post on European etiquette and tips to avoid common tourist traps. Trust me, it'll save you some euros! 💶 #TravelTips #Croatia #TravelSmart #vacation #holiday #travel #euro #money

Following my last post, I received quite a few requests to share more about Croatia and my experience in Split. I understand that many of you, especially those from the US, may not be familiar with this beautiful part of the world, and that makes sense given the distance. However, what did surprise me during my trip was just how many American tourists I encountered—by far the largest group in…

[ironwilledf-up]

Doing a road trip from Vegas to all the Utah national parks and multiple state parks and national monuments next month. Anyone got any tips or any places I should check out? I probably have most of the open spaces saved but lesser known places are good to know and even more so I'll take some food recommendations or just general tips :)

We are renting a jeep so dirt roads are fine ❤️

Just a photo of my cat watching travel videos with me in preparation, for visibility's sake.

[thatsbelievable]

[hearthandheathenry]

Welcome

Hello and welcome to Hearth & Heathenry! I'm so excited to finally offer a space for pagan moms and individuals who are also interested in homemaking, child-rearing, adventures, art, cooking, and lifestyles! I frequently see Christian-mother blogs, but what about us pagan moms who like to incorporate a little magick into our everyday lives as mothers, wives, and people? I never knew my life would lead me to making a blog like this, but I know I'm determined to create a space for others to create our own welcoming and like-minded community! They say if you can't find your place - build it! I hope by sharing my daily experiences in life that I can entertain, help, and inspire those that read, watch, and interact with me! This blog will feature a wide range of my personal experiences and interests, from recipes, art projects, adventures, magick, and more! Have questions or just want to talk? Feel free to send me a message, and don't forget to follow my Tiktok, Youtube, and Tumblr! Looking for one of my art projects to buy? Check out my business Ancient Oak Arts!

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Index

Magick and Paganism:

Little Ways To Incorporate Magick In Your Everyday Life

Questions To Ask Your Tarot Cards

All About Imbolc

Color Associations In Magick

Free 1-Card Tarot Readings

All About Ostara

Signs Of Contact From A Deity, Spirit, Or Guide

All About Beltane

All About Litha

All About Lughnasadh

All About Mabon

All About Samhain

Food and Cooking:

Why You Should Be Shopping At Your Local Freshmarket

Easy And Delicious Italian Pasta Salad

Easy Braised Lamb Chops With Veggies

Easy And Nutritious Shrimp Fried Rice

The Real Cost Of Convenience (And How To Save Your Health And Your Wallet)

Meal Idea Masterlist

Honey Glazed Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

Daily Life:

4 Day Trip To Chicago

Miscellaneous:

14 Ways To Live A Healthier Life That Anyone Can Do

How To Find Happiness (Answered Question)

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