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[herelysiansoul]

Hi did you know that figs digest wasps? It’s important to me that you know this

Holy shit. 

“The fig actually produces an enzyme called ficain (also known as ficin) which digests the dead wasps and the fig absorbs the nutrients to create the ripe fruits and seeds.” (src)

Figs literally eat wasps. They eat wasps and absorb the nutrients. What is nature

[herelysiansoul]

Every writing advice ever: If you’re having trouble with a scene, skip it and write a different part of the story.

Me: If I don’t write in chronological order, I will die

#ofc #we cannot write like that #ao3

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awww

[herelysiansoul]

everyday i open your blog and i see your posts & you remind me that reverse racism is real. because of you, i'm scared to walk outside. i'm scared to wear my hair naturally blonde. i put in brown contact lenses because i know people get offended by my blue eyes. i try to tan because i dont want to be made fun of for being white. i spent 200 dollars on spices just so when people come to my house they see something so i dont get made fun of. you and your mutuals make white peoples lives miserable.

(:

#whoop whoop #is anon for real? #lol

[herelysiansoul]

i hope we have a good day today. i hope you're feeling really great, but if you feel bit anxious like i am right now...

it's okay! today can be a good day

h-grangerstudies

[herelysiansoul]

The problem with being ADHD and having trouble reading long, rambling sentences and paragraphs that go on and on is that having ADHD makes you more likely to write in long, rambling sentences and paragraphs that go on and on do you see the problem I am encountering

[herelysiansoul]

Man I know there’s like a billion posts talking about how comments on fics mean the world to authors but literally comments on my fics clear my skin, file my taxes, and could easily bring me back from the brink of death. 

#yesss #pls do comment #me #ao3

[herelysiansoul]

Here are some questions to ask yourself about your character(s) and their morning routine:

What time do they wake up in the morning? Is it the same time every day? And how many times do they press snooze?

How long does it take them to shower? Or do they shower the night before?

Do they wear makeup? If so, what is their go-to everyday look?

How do they style their hair? Do they go for the same style every day? Or do they even style it at all?

What scent is their perfume/cologne/deodorant?

What is their fashion sense like?

What is their go-to breakfast? Or do they often skip breakfast?

Do they need to drink coffee to function? If so, how do they like their coffee? And do they brew it at home or get it at a coffee shop?

Do they take any medication or vitamins in the morning?

How long does it take them to get ready?

[herelysiansoul]

“survival of the fittest” simply means survival of those most fitted to their environment. it has nothing to do with brute strength

humans have survived so well in so many environment bc of our adaptability. our ability to fit ourselves to our environment is extraordinary, and by far our most valuable survival strategy

our adaptability relies on community. we were able to survive in ways that other species were not–in particular able to survive injury & individual hardship that would be fatal to less social species–through interdependence. 

in humanity’s case, it was never “survival of the strong.” it was “survival of the social, and of the community.” 

when you perpetuate the attitude that only the “strong” survive, you are ignoring a million years of evolutionary history that screams otherwise. 

[herelysiansoul]

Stop vilifying adults that live with their parents.

We’re still deep in one of the worst economic recessions of modern times. For many of us its not a choice but a requirement in order to survive. For many of us we have disabilities that make finding accommodation that suit our needs a lot harder and a lot more expensive.

Many of us pay into the household. Many of us are trapped in abusive households because we don’t have the means to leave. We aren’t moochers or afraid to leave the nest. The world simply isn’t built to support us anymore.

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Masterpost: How to write a story?

Compilation of writing advice for some aspects of the writing process.

How to motivate myself to write more

How to get rid of writer’s block

Basic Overview: How to write a story

How to create a character

How to make a character unique

How to write conversation

Introducing a group of characters

Large cast of characters interacting in one scene

Redemption arc

Plot twists

How to write a summary

How to write romance

How to write emotional scenes

How to write yelling

Fatal Character Flaws

How to use songs in a fanfiction

Good traits gone bad

More specific scenarios

Slow burn

How to create quick chemistry

How to write a bilingual character

How to write a polyamorous realtionship

How to create and write a cult

Criminal past comes to light

Reasons for breaking up while still loving each other

Forbidden love

Date gone wrong

Causes for the apocalypse

How to create a coffee shop atmosphere

How to write enemies to lovers

How to write lovers to enemies to lovers

Arranged matrimony for royalty

Paramilitary Forces/ Militia

Honeymoon

Academic Rivals to Lovers

How to write amnesia

AU ideas

Favourite tropes

Inconvenient things a ghost could do

Milestones in a relationship

If you like my blog and want to support me, you can buy me a coffee! 

[herelysiansoul]

I will miss organic chemistry labs. Unfortunately most of them was online..but at least we had some in the regular way.

[herelysiansoul]

01.15.21 | 12/100 days of productivity

today went much better than yesterday! i got quite a bit done in terms of my to do list but i for sure could have gotten more done. i’ve also been trying to read for fun a bit more. my goal for the end of the year is to read at least 12 books (i’ve already finished two and started another one so it’s looking doable so far!) also i’m not super satisfied with these posts featuring the goals part so i think that starting today i’m going to replace it with a question of the day!

qotd: what book(s) have you been reading?

the two books i’ve finished this year were “I Hope You Get This Message” by Farah Naz Rishi and “Love, Creekwood” by Becky Albertalli. the book i’m currently reading is “Turtles All The Way Down” by John Green.

[herelysiansoul]

calling all authors!!

i have just stumbled upon the most beautiful public document i have ever laid eyes on. this also goes for anyone whose pastimes include any sort of character creation. may i present, the HOLY GRAIL:

https://www.fbiic.gov/public/2008/nov/Naming_practice_guide_UK_2006.pdf

this wonderful 88-page piece has step by step breakdowns of how names work in different cultures! i needed to know how to name a Muslim character it has already helped me SO MUCH and i’ve known about it for all of 15 minutes!! i am thoroughly amazed and i just needed to share with you guys 

#yesss #resources #writing #ao3

[herelysiansoul]

The way y’all talk about smokers is proof that y’all think addicts should be punished and degraded instead of offered aid.

I don’t care if you think smoking is gross, I don’t care if you’ve personally had bad experiences with cigarettes, you do NOT get to demonize people like that.

Y’all wanna know what overwhelmingly causes people to smoke? Untreated mental illness, poverty, and desperation.

Stop fucking demonizing smokers until you’re ready to systematically demolish the things that cause it. And quite frankly, even then, if you still think it’s okay to demonize addiction? Fuck you.