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incomplete list of ordinary things that are intimate when u do them for/with someone u love:
-unbuttoning or unzipping clothing
-putting on their necklace
-any hair touching at all
-giving them a bite of your food and u feed it to them off ur own fork
-catching their eye from across the room
-picking fuzz off their clothing
-cooking together and standing over the same pan while you stir and they add things
-sitting in the same room working on different things together in silence
-teaching them how to do something
-doing something for them bc their hands are full
-grocery shopping together
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I can’t write these scenes bro I just can’t
Why you are expose me like this?
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stop 👏 pitting 👏 the 👏 writing 👏 process 👏 against 👏 each 👏 other 👏
daydreaming about scenarios is FUN
outlining is
writing them down is
rewriting is
editing is
having a finished story is REWARDING
let me tell you a secret – sometimes i think this might all be a bad dream. every now and then, when the world is quiet enough, when the yellow light hits the ceiling just right, i feel like a child again. sometimes i wish i could find the spot where time is the weakest, touch it, tear it apart, and wake up on the sofa, behind my parents’ backs where i’ve crawled after some nightmare. from the tv, a laugh track. i’m pretending to sleep. it’s summer. see, the balcony door is ajar. see, there’s a mosquito trying to get in. see, my heart isn’t aching. see?
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To All You Writers during Lockdown or Participating in Namowrimo.
Set yourself realistic goals for the day. Even if it's only to write ten sentences or to do a chapter or even come up with a character. Set the bar low so you do not go to bed disappointed with yourself or too overworked. Any more you do is extra.
Take care for your metal health during this time.
And you're doing a good job.
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This is your casual reminder that yes, your wip is worth writing. You’re not wasting time. Creativity is never a waste.
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Someone else has reiterated this point, but I think it still needs to be said, a hundred times over:
Someone will like your story.
Yes, not everyone will like it, but SOMEONE will. A lot of people will, actually.Your story will be looked on fondly by others, will be appreciated by others, even if it’s not your best. Always remember: someone will like it. Someone will want more.
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WIP PINTEREST BOARD INTRO .
“YOU ARE A WEAPON . WEAPONS DO NOT WEEP.”
“Then explain the tears in my eyes, bro.”
TITLE: faulty ruins STATUS: TB (TO BE … ANYTHING LOL) GENRE: urban fantasy , dark fiction , comedy BRIEF SYNOPSIS: Some people wake up with colds. Other people wake up and their brains just say “today, I am especially going to bully you.” Roman wakes up and learns Apocalypse is coming and he is the vessel. Granted, Roman’s never been chosen for anything particularly exciting in all 25 years of his life - except for the one time Jocelyn Patrone asked if he wanted to go halfsies on a Scholastic Book Fair pencil pack in the 6th grade. But something’s wrong. The cycle of vessel possession is broken. And Apocalypse is only half here. Now, Roman has to adjust to his new life of cashier clerk by night, barely functioning person by day, and the Bearer of Apocalypse by the hour.
Haha, but live laugh love, right?
PINTEREST BOARD LINK. / PSD CREDIT: STARLIGHT BY SOMRESOURCES
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Tips on writing sign language
Disclaimers: while I have been learning ASL (American Sign Language, I am not yet fluent. Also, I am not deaf. Both of these things being said, I have been learning ASL for nearly a year and I’ve been doing independant research about the language itself and the Deaf community. What I’ve listed below are things that I have learned from my own personal experience signing, what I’ve learned in my ASL class, and what I’ve learned from my independant research.
1) When you write signed dialogue, use quotation marks and everything else you would use for any other type of dialogue. Yes, I know they didn’t do that in the Magnus Chase series, but many Deaf readers were made uncomfortable at the choice to depict sign language as not speech. Establish early on that the character signs and then use tags such as “xe signed,” or “hir motions were snappy with irritation.”
2) Without facial expressions, someone’s signs are going to be almost meaningless. All of the grammar is in the face, as are some descriptors. For example, if you can’t see a character’s face, and you’re only looking at their hands, the signs would be the same for the statement “Xe doesn’t have dogs.” and the question “Does xe have dogs?”
3) There is no such thing as fluent lipreading. The best lipreaders in the world can only understand about 70% of what’s being said, and factors such as darkness, the presence of mustaches, lack of context, and a bunch of other common things can easily lower that ability. If someone’s lipreading, they’re taking little pieces of what they can lipread, and stitching together context and other details to get a general picture of what’s going on, but there’s still always going to be holes.
4) If you’re writing a character who can’t hear, know the difference between deaf (lowercase d) and Deaf (uppercase D). The medical term for not being able to hear anything is deaf. People who use their deafness as part of their identity are referred to, and refer to themselves as Deaf. They are part of the Deaf community.
(more tips below cut)
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Good luck to everyone doing NaNoWriMo!!! 💖
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Symbolism
I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!
Animals
- Alligator - stealth, survival
- Ant - diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience
- Antelope - action
- Armadillo - boundaries, self protection
- Badger - aggressiveness, passion and drive
- Bat - rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck
- Bear - gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection
- Beaver - builder, accomplishing goals
- Bee - divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community
- Bird - enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge
- Boar - nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage
- Buffalo - prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing
- Bulls’ horns - a good symbol in meditation for motivation
- Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life
- Cat - feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness
- Chameleons - ever-changing future, inconsistency
- Cheetah - speed, focus
- Cougar - power, swiftness, balance
- Cows - red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts
- Coyote - trickster
- Crane - longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”
- Cricket - good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility
- Crow - sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion
- Deer - graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness
- Dog - companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity
- Dolphin - manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection
- Donkey - fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck
- Dove - peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes
- Dragonfly - good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion
- Dragon - wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring
- Eagle - courage, spirit, bravery, strength
- Elephant - commitment, strength, astuteness
- Elk - stamina, pride, power, majesty
- Fish - miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge
- Fox - camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic
- Frog - healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification
- Gazelle - awareness
- Giraffe - grounded vision
- Goat - tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot - an anti-evil talisman.
- Goose - safe return, love of home
- Grasshopper - nobility, prosperity
- Hawk - nessenger, strength, foresight, truth
- Hippopotamus - emotional depths
- Horses - power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication - A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky
- Hummingbird - joy, pure love, celebration of life
- Ladybug - delight, trust
- Lamb - filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).
- Lion (baby) cubs - inspire mercy and gentleness.
- Lion (grown) - inspire strength, courage
- Lions - pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.
- Lizard - dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets
- Lynx - secrets
- Monkey - benevolence, drives away evil
- Moose - self-esteem, assertiveness
- Mountain Lion - wisdom, leadership
- Mouse - frugality, rebirth, scrutiny
- Opossum - strategy, diversion
- Otter - medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy
- Owl - deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic
- Ox - evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas
- Peacock - wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride
- Pig - rebirth and rejuvenation
- Porcupine - innocence
- Rabbit - fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength
- Raccoon - dexterity, disguise
- Raven - magic
- Robin - growth, renewal
- Rooster - courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe
- Scorpion - the “fire within” that often needs careful tending
- Seal - inner voice
- Sheep - sacrifice
- Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power
- Spider - destiny, fate, weaving
- Squirrel - gathering
- Swan - grace
- Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now
- Turtle - mother earth
- Weasel - stealth
- Whale - record keeper
- Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred
- Zebra - Individuality
PLANTS
- Aloe- Healing, protection, affection
- Amaryllis- Pride
- Anemone- Forsaken
- Angelica- Inspiration
- Apple blossom- Preference
- Arborvitae- Unchanging friendship
- Aster- Symbol of Love, Daintiness
- Basil- Good wishes
- Bay- Glory
- Begonia- Beware
- Bittersweet- Truth
- Black-eyed Susan- Justice
- Bluebell- Humility, kindness
- Candytuft- Indifference
- Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration
- - White carnation- Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift
- - Pink carnation- I’ll never forget you
- - Yellow carnation- Disdain, disappointment, rejection
- Chamomile- Patience
- Chives- Usefulness
- Chrysanthemum- Cheerfulness
- Clover, white- Think of me
- Coreopsis- Always cheerful
- Coriander- Hidden worth
- Crocus- spring, Youthful gladness
- Cumin- Fidelity
- Cyclamen- Resignation and good-bye
- Daffodil- Regard
- Daisy- Innocence, hope
- Dill- Powerful against evil
- Edelweiss- Courage, devotion
- Fennel- Flattery
- Fern- Sincerity
- Forget-me-not- True love memories
- Gardenia- Secret love
- Geranium- oak-leavedTrue friendship
- Gladiolus- Remembrance
- Goldenrod- Encouragement, good fortune
- Heliotrope- Eternal love
- Holly- Hope
- Hollyhock- Ambition
- Honeysuckle- Bonds of love
- Horehound- Health
- Hyacinth- Games and sport, playfulness, rashness
- – Blue Hyacinth- Constancy of love
- – Purple Hyacinth- Sorrow, forgiveness, regret
- – Yellow Hyacinth- Jealousy
- – White Hyacinth- Loveliness, prayers for someone
- Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness
- Hyssop- Sacrifice, cleanliness
- Iris- A message
- Ivy- Friendship, continuity
- Jasmine- white- Sweet love
- Lady’s-mantle- Comforting
- Lavender- Devotion, virtue
- Lemon balm- Sympathy
- Lilac- Joy of youth
- Lily, calla- Beauty
- Lily, day- Chinese emblem for mother
- Lily-of-the-valley- Sweetness, purity
- Lotus Flower- Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth
- Magnolia- Love of nature
- Marjoram- Joy and happiness
- Mint- Virtue
- Morning glory- Affection
- Myrtle- Good luck and love in a marriage
- Nasturtium- Patriotism
- Oak- Strength
- Oregano- Substance
- Pansy- Thoughts
- Parsley- Festivity
- Peony- Bashful, happy life
- Pine- Humility
- Poppy, red- Consolation
- Rhododendron- Danger, flee
- Rose, red- Love, I love you.
- Rose, dark crimson- Mourning
- Rose, pink- Happiness
- Rose, white- Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you
- Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love
- Rosemary- Remembrance
- Rue- Grace, clear vision
- Sage- Wisdom, immortality
- Salvia, blue- I think of you
- Salvia, red- Forever mine
- Savory Spice- interest
- Sorrel- Affection
- Southernwood- Constancy, jest
- Sunflower- Adoration
- Sweet pea- Pleasures
- Sweet William- Gallantry
- Sweet woodruff- Humility
- Tansy- Hostile thoughts
- Tarragon- Lasting interest
- Thyme- Courage, strength
- Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love
- Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile
- Valerian- Readiness
- Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty
- Wallflower- Faithfulness in adversity
- Willow- Sadness
- Yarrow- Everlasting love
- Zinnia- Thoughts of absent friends
Color
- Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)
- Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.
- Beige and ivory: symbolize unification.
- Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness.
- Beige: calm and simplicity.
- Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.
- Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.
- Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.
- Turquoise: calm.
- Teal: sophistication.
- Aquamarine: symbolizes water.
- Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.
- Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.
- Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.
- Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.
- Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.
- Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.
- Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.
- White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.
- Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.
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bitches be like Ooh it’s November First I’m gonna write a whole fucking novel this month despite having lost control over every other aspect of my life. it’s me. i’m bitches.