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writing-and-roses · 2 months ago
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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goddamn it.
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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sometimes being a writer is scary actually because something will happen that leaves you sobbing on your bedroom floor—really sobbing, a complete loss of control like you haven’t felt in years—then suddenly you’ll stop mid-sob, go stone-faced and think, “this ties so well into the themes of my story. the symbolism alone would be next level” and then you’re frantically writing out notes planning the integration of a scene about this into your story and you can’t help the rising feeling of excitement because it’s just so perfect but now you feel like a sick fuck for getting joy out of a terrible thing
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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Writing Description Notes:
Updated 17th July 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes
Facial Expressions
Masking Emotions
Smiles/Smirks/Grins
Eye Contact/Eye Movements
Blushing
Voice/Tone
Body Language/Idle Movement
Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted
Silence
Memories
Happy/Content/Comforted
Love/Romance
Sadness/Crying/Hurt
Confidence/Determination/Hopeful
Surprised/Shocked
Guilt/Regret
Disgusted/Jealous
Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried
Anger/Rage
Laughter
Confused
Speechless/Tongue Tied
Fear/Terrified
Mental Pain
Physical Pain
Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted
Eating
Drinking
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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12 Character Archetypes
The Innocent
Goal - Happiness
Flaw - Too trusting
Fear - Punishment
The Orphan
Goal - Belonging
Flaw - Cynical
Fear - Exclusion
The Hero
Goal - Change the world
Flaw - Need to fight
Fear - Weakness
The Caregiver
Goal - Help others
Flaw - Martyrdom
Fear - Selfishness
The Explorer
Goal - Freedom
Flaw - Wandering
Fear - Entrapment
The Rebel
Goal - Revolution
Flaw - Crime
Fear - No Power
The Lover
Goal - Connection
Flaw - People pleaser
Fear - Isolation
The Creator
Goal - Realize vision
Flaw - Perfectionist
Fear - Mediocrity
The Jester
Goal - Levity and fun
Flaw - Wasting time
Fear - Boredom
The Sage
Goal - Knowledge
Flaw - No action
Fear - Deception
The Magician
Goal - Alter reality
Flaw - Egotistical
Fear - Unintended results
The Ruler
Goal - Prosperity
Flaw - Authoritarian
Fear - Overthrown
Source - www.nownovel.com
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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The Writer's Workbook:
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Writing
Additional Advice
Things to keep in mind while actually writing:
The 1st Draft:
A very common mistake many people (me included) fell for was not finishing the first draft immediately. And I mean by that stopping in the middle and going back to change or edit things.
It's always better to continue through the first draft until the end, keep notes of what to change or revise later then leave it for the second draft. It's always easier to build off an existing text later on.
2. Drafts
On the other hand, what other people fall for is the lack of revision. The first draft is a start, but it's not everything. Books go through rounds after rounds of editing and reviewing before you get tired enough to just publish it, since in might never be perfection. But it will be something.
Don't rush it.
3. Keeping up with ideas:
Having an outline or skeleton to the plot that you can follow is extremely useful. If you've used the snowflake method then you might reach a point from which each sentence can be made into a plot point, then writing each one out will be much easier.
Similarly, it's good to keep tables and/or written concepts of characters/world to follow. There have been multiple instances of writers accidentally changing something about a character halfway through. Having a database of these things can help avoid that.
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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Writing Advice: Writing Out Of Character
No, this time I am not going to trash bad examples of characters being "out of character". Instead I am going to explain to you what seperates a good character who is behaving differently and a bad character who is behaving illogically.
Question 1: Why Is The Character Behaving Like This?
When we writers put our characters through the ringer we often see our characters change in drastic and "unexpected" ways. This is an example of "good character arc" and not "out of character" because if you supply justification for why your character is changing things up and doing different things then it's character development!
Virtuous Character A, in a desperate bid to stay alive and after being repeatedly pushed to the brink by these harrowing cirumstances, kills Character B? That is good character development!
Intelligent and prudish Character C suddenly starts acting like they're staring in a smut fic towards Character D as their "body betrays them" due to horomones they should've learne to control in their teens? That is out of character!
Has this writer(me) been writing informative yet argumentative works but has tried to start offering a softer and less confrontational side in order to appeal to more people? That is character development!
Question 2: Have You Given Your Character Enough Time To Evolve?
Unlike what love stories try to convince you, it takes a pretty long while for people to change their behaviors and mindset!
Has your normally stoic character who has been practicing understanding their emotions finally expressing some emotion? That's character development!
Have I been slowly adding more informative perspective and softer actions throughout my rants? Then it's much more believeable that I would express a softer side towards this issue!
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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I'm sorry but I have one draft that I never finished but I laugh every time I see it
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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Soft Gestures for Comfort
Bringing them a blanket when they’re curled up on the couch.
Whispering, "It’s okay, I’m here," when they wake up from a bad dream.
Stroking their hair gently when they’re lying on your lap.
Running a warm bath for them after a tough day.
Holding them close and saying, "I’ve got you," when they’re upset.
Preparing their favorite comfort food when they’re feeling low.
Turning off their alarm and letting them sleep in when they’re exhausted.
Reading their favorite book to them before bed.
Playing their favorite soothing music to help them relax.
Just sitting in silence with them, letting them know your presence is their safe space.
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writing-and-roses · 3 months ago
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Tips for writing those gala scenes, from someone who goes to them occasionally:
Generally you unbutton and re-button a suit coat when you sit down and stand up.
You’re supposed to hold wine or champagne glasses by the stem to avoid warming up the liquid inside. A character out of their depth might hold the glass around the sides instead.
When rich/important people forget your name and they’re drunk, they usually just tell you that they don’t remember or completely skip over any opportunity to use your name so they don’t look silly.
A good way to indicate you don’t want to shake someone’s hand at an event is to hold a drink in your right hand (and if you’re a woman, a purse in the other so you definitely can’t shift the glass to another hand and then shake)
Americans who still kiss cheeks as a welcome generally don’t press lips to cheeks, it’s more of a touch of cheek to cheek or even a hover (these days, mostly to avoid smudging a woman’s makeup)
The distinctions between dress codes (black tie, cocktail, etc) are very intricate but obvious to those who know how to look. If you wear a short skirt to a black tie event for example, people would clock that instantly even if the dress itself was very formal. Same thing goes for certain articles of men’s clothing.
Open bars / cash bars at events usually carry limited options. They’re meant to serve lots of people very quickly, so nobody is getting a cosmo or a Manhattan etc.
Members of the press generally aren’t allowed to freely circulate at nicer galas/events without a very good reason. When they do, they need to identify themselves before talking with someone.
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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One of the best writing advice I have gotten in all the months I have been writing is "if you can't go anywhere from a sentence, the problem isn't in you, it's in the last sentence." and I'm mad because it works so well and barely anyone talks about it. If you're stuck at a line, go back. Backspace those last two lines and write it from another angle or take it to some other route. You're stuck because you thought up to that exact sentence and nothing after that. Well, delete that sentence, make your brain think because the dead end is gone. It has worked wonders for me for so long it's unreal
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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One of my favourite attacks so far on alicia_a, including both of her characters Regulus and Dorian. Both characters are inspired by the theme this year and sound so cute together!
Link to both mine and alicia_a's artfight under the cut, come attack us!
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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I finally managed to find the time to attack ly first victim on this 2024 Artfight :^)
Here's Vieno, @mareuseu-art character !
I love warlocks u_u
I hope he'll please you, ty for lending me your char !
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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Thank you so much for this my boy is beautiful in your artstyle ❤️
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⚔️ Revenge! ⚔️ @writing-and-roses’s Matthias ap Amlodd!
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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I'm super proud of this friendly fire attack for artfight. This is Lawrence, a bg3 oc belonging to @pomegranate-juice-art. I immediately fell in love with them and had to draw this. If you like the art and/or the OC, go check out both of our artfight pages. ❤️
(links under the cut)
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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Team Stardust all the way!
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regardless of which team you're on, if you see this you should post your artfight.. 👁️
(but feel free to tell your team pick too!)
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writing-and-roses · 4 months ago
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Finally completed my Team card for Artfight! I'm so excited, this is my first year taking part. Have fun everyone!
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