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Inflorescence Ch11 Update

Words: 7.7k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): N/A Link: Chapter 11

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Summary: In which Nagito has a peculiar dream

Chapter 11 is live!! Don't forget to read the A/N for the heads up on future updates!

Please enjoy ♥

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Inflorescence Ch10

Words: 6.9k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): N/A Link: Chapter 10

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Summary:

Who wouldn’t want to make a bouquet out of plants grown from one’s very flesh?

Chapter 10 is live!!

Please enjoy ♥

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Inflorescence Ch9

Words: 4.1k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): N/A Link: Chapter Nine

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Summary:

His doctor hums for the umpteenth time that minute. His brows are wrinkled now and the corners of his mouth, permanently marred with laugh lines, seem stuck in a perpetual frown. He looks older than he should be, as if staring at Nagito’s x-rays has aged him by at least twenty years. It wouldn’t surprise Nagito if that were the case.

Chapter 9 is here!!!

I haven't written Nagito in such a long time at this point, and even when I did, i always found him difficult to capture. At the very least, the way I liked to write him >.< so I hope this chapter isn't too boring or like... weird. Writing him is very different than writing Hajime, for more reasons than just this Au's sake but I do enjoy deep diving into his side of the world XD

HAPPY HALLOWEEN FRIENDS! Please enjoy!

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Some new kind of scam? It’s giving scam but I also don’t really understand how it’s a scam?? but it’s 100% a scam yeah?

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reblog if you’ve read fanfictions that are more professional, better written than some actual novels. I’m trying to see something

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Inflorescence Ch8

Words: 4.1k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): N/A Link: Chapter Eight

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Summary:

Tick. Tick. Tick. Sunflowers represent long life and lasting happiness. “It’s going to be okay.” “I promise.” Something ugly wells up inside him

Chapter 8 is live!! I'm thinking of posting updates every Wednesday :3 or, well, MOSTLY on Wednesdays. Since the story is still a wip, I don't have a lot to buffer, but rest assured that posting days will be during hump day huehuehuehue

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Inflorescence Ch 7

Words: 3.5k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): N/A Link: Chapter Seven

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Summary:

“Are you okay?” Makoto’s voice breaks the heavy silence. It startles Hajime, despite expecting it. Somehow, he didn’t think to expect Makoto’s gentle tone. “You’ve been withdrawn lately. More so than usual, I mean,” Makoto hastily amends. “You don’t respond to the group chat anymore.” “As if I ever did,” Hajime jests. Makoto cracks a feeble smile, but Hajime knows it’s only for show. For his sake.

Chapter 7 is live!!! I included art to the earlier chapters, but I still have more to add so don't forget to check it out ^^

My a/n is super long this time so imma keep this one short lmfaoooo

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It's my 9 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

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Inflorescence Ch6

Words: 2.6k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): Brief mention of vomiting Link: Chapter Six

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Summary:

It doesn’t matter how many times he counts, the number of pills remaining stays the same. And yet he doesn’t stop himself from tilting the pill bottle over and watching the small white tablets scatter across the countertop.

Chapter 6 is up! \o/

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Words: 2.1k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): none Link: Chapter Five

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Summary:

Alpraphyline gives him weird dreams. It takes like ass, it makes his stomach queasy, and now his dreams are plagued.

Chapter 5 is up! \o/

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bruh why did it take me 2 days to write a nagito chapter LMAO

I can tell im rusty, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

so embarrassing

(to be fair, though, i always had trouble writing him but HOOOO BOY)

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Inflorescence Ch4 Update

Words: 1.5k Pairing(s): Nagito Komaeda/Hajime Hinata Fandom: Danganronpa 2 Warning(s): none Link: Chapter Four

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Summary:

Bheloma is tricky. The causes are often unknown, but there are rumors. Superstitions. Folktales passed down by surviving generations, each story more outlandish than the last, but they exist. Hajime knows of a few stories; whether he believes them or not is another matter entirely. “They say it only happens when your love is unrequited.” “Supposedly you spit up flowers. Every flower has a meaning.” “It can be fatal if your love isn’t returned.” Bullshit. Bullshit! It has to be. Because Hajime has no one to love, and no one to love him in return. So... why is he sick?

Hi! I'm back with a new story ^^ It's been a long time since I wrote something on my own so bear with me. This is a personal project, updates will be erratic and chapters are short, but I hope its enjoyable!

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in the mood to draw something for mkyk so i may just do that when i get home from work lmao

it’s been a hot minute since i’ve thought of them 🤔🤔🤔

And kmhn because i’m still trash

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Speaking of fics

do I even have any followers on here who remember my klance and komahina fics?

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Random thought of the day:

My fic is not done. Nor is it abandoned. It is rattling around in my brain like a velociraptor testing the fences for weakness.

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how do i get my character out of the corner i wrote myself in without a dues ex machina😭

How to Not Write Yourself Into a Corner (and How to Write Yourself Out of a Corner if You’re Already In One)

One of a writer’s WORST fears is writing themself into a corner.

It’s easy to write your characters into death-defying situations…but it’s not as easy to write the actual “defying death” part.

Some writers, in their desperation to get their characters out of a bind, employ the use of a Deus Ex Machina, as mentioned by anon:

Deus Ex Machina: (Translates to "god from the machine") A plot device where a seemingly unsolvable situation is fixed by an out-of-the-blue occurrence. The term “deus ex machina” is a reference to Greek plays, when actors playing a god would literally be lowered into the scene via a machine to magically solve any situation.

Unfortunately, this plot device is often ridiculed by readers, cited as a hack-job solution for a writer out of ideas.

How do we avoid this situation, then? Here are some tips and tricks on how to not write yourself into a corner, and how to write yourself out of a corner if you’re already in one!

Note that these tips may not work for everyone, so make sure to use your own intuition as a writer— you know your story best.

1. NIP IT IN THE BUD— OUTLINES ARE KEY!

I’m sorry to all of you pantsers out there, but the key to prevent writing yourself into a corner is to already have an idea of how each scene is going to turn out; don't make a problem without making a solution! If you keep on top of your outline, you should have no worries about writing your characters into a situation they can't get out of it.

It may be easiest to jot down ideas about a couple of scenarios and then select the one that works best, especially when it comes to dire climax scenes that have a lot of moving parts. 

Check out my posts below for more in-depth advice about outlining!

How to Outline

Plotting for Pansters and Pantsing for Plotters

This advice, although essential, does require a ton of foresight and time to plan…and if you’ve sought out this post, it may mean that it’s too late for preventative measures. The subsequent tips in this post are going to be for people who are already in the thick of it and need a way to save all of their writing progress. 

2. FORESHADOWING IS YOUR FRIEND (AKA “CHEKHOV’S GUN YOUR WAY OUT OF THAT SHIT”)

Foreshadowing: A narrative device wherein a writer gives an advance hint of what is to come later in the story. It helps maintain believability while subverting expectations and making plot twists.

Chekhov’s Gun: A narrative device wherein a seemingly insignificant element or object in the story becomes useful later on. Sometimes used synonymously with foreshadowing, but usually refers to a specific object.

Examples of Foreshadowing/Chekhov’s guns in media:

The 1981 Quarter (Or Extra Life Quarter) in Ready Player One

“Don’t Cross the Streams” in Ghostbusters (1984)

Winchester Rifle Hanging over the Bar in Shaun of the Dead (2004)

The Rita Hayworth Poster in The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

The Water Bottle in Bullet Train (2022)

In my opinion, a Chekhov’s Gun is the more refined twin of the deus ex machina; although it may seem like it comes out of nowhere, observant readers or those who go back into the story will realize that this event was set up from the beginning.

Foreshadowing is the key to turning a deus ex machina into a Chekhov’s Gun. It’s spreading breadcrumbs to maintain believability even when unbelievable things happen.

My advice: plant a line here and there referring to the object/element that will get you out of the corner.

These lines can be about a healing potion that a character carries around to save them when they’re at the brink of death, the fact that the city they’re fighting in often suffers from sinkholes, or that a character has a seemingly useless skill. 

However, haphazardly inserting foreshadowing into your story may come across as heavy-handed; make sure it aligns with the narrative beats. Particularly big Chekhov’s Guns, especially ones that “save the day," may require multiple foreshadowing elements.

It can take a lot of work to incorporate the foreshadowing smoothly, so make sure it actually saves you time in comparison to rewriting the whole scenario/plot point.

3. TAKE A BREAK

Sometimes, the solution to your problem may not come to mind because you’re too immersed into the writing process and not thinking of the bigger picture. Or maybe it might just be good old-fashioned writer’s block. Take a step back, reassess, and return with the scene properly re-evaluated. Maybe start a new book or TV show to get some inspiration, or check out one of my posts below!

How to Overcome Writer’s Block

How to Get Inspired to Write and Regain Creativity

4. ASK FOR HELP

Sometimes, it might be best to have another set of eyes on your story! A situation that may seem unsolvable to you may have an obvious solution to a writing buddy.

5. KNOW THAT SOMETIMES RE-WRITING IS NECESSARY

I know this sounds horrible. It’s something that I wouldn’t wish upon any writer.

Sometimes, however, no amount of foreshadowing can get your characters out of the debacle they’ve put themselves in. Either that, or the work that it would take to insert the foreshadowing would be more than it’d take to rewrite the scene or the plot point.

My suggestion would be to search for the last place that you didn't feel lost, and then cut out everything after that.

(NEVER DELETE MAJOR CHUNKS OF YOUR WRITING! ALWAYS CUT IT AND SAVE IT IN A SCRAP DOC—IT COULD COME IN HANDY LATER!)

Then, take the time to outline the scenario and figure out the solution to your problem beforehand. It will suck, but trust me, it'll be worth it in the end.

HOPE THIS HELPED, AND HAPPY WRITING!

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Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic