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#this is what writing is like #gen

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friends to enemies to lovers is actually something that can be so intimate. i know you i know everything about you i have told you all my deepest secrets and you have told me yours and now i am trying to kill you literally or metaphorically because hate and love are separated by a very thin line and i don't know which side i am on

#words #perhaps this is making me feel something deep inside of me...

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those posts like "i wish platonic 'i love yous' were socially acceptable 😔" are so bizarre to me like...do your friends not say i love you?? are yall okay???

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— exposition :

howdy everyone! the name’s cato, and no, i didn’t name myself after the mean kid from the hunger games (i think). i’m actually a transgender, young-adult writer with waaayy too much time on their hands. here’s my carrd if you want to learn more about me!

— writing :

though i’ve been writing for roughly ten years, i only got into the idea of being a Real Writer™ when i was a teenager. as a kid, i’d dream of making movies as i flipped through stolen percy jackson books, but as i grew up, i discovered fandom was a thing, and i fell into fanfiction hell. since then, i’ve started taking the writing gig more seriously while also thinking up OCs with vague aesthetics and storylines. with this blog, i’m hoping to flesh out these universes i’ve created in the back of my head and begin each of their stories, whether it be as a novel or a screenplay (note: someone remind me to learn how to write a script).

in the mean time, you’ll probably find a lot of aesthetic posts here, a handful of writing references and tips, as well as poetry – both my own and pieces i really like.

— resolution :

if you’re a writeblr and you like or reblog this post, i’ll check out your blog and wips! i’d love to make some new mutuals and see what everyone is up to around here.

anyway, thank you so much for reading! i’m so excited to officially join the writing community here on tumblr. i really want to surround myself with people who are interested in building their stories and sharing them with the world. i can’t wait to share my own creations with the rest of you!! see ya! <3

#srb #txt #HEY!!!

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— exposition :

howdy everyone! the name’s cato, and no, i didn’t name myself after the mean kid from the hunger games (i think). i’m actually a transgender, young-adult writer with waaayy too much time on their hands. here’s my carrd if you want to learn more about me!

— writing :

though i’ve been writing for roughly ten years, i only got into the idea of being a Real Writer™ when i was a teenager. as a kid, i’d dream of making movies as i flipped through stolen percy jackson books, but as i grew up, i discovered fandom was a thing, and i fell into fanfiction hell. since then, i’ve started taking the writing gig more seriously while also thinking up OCs with vague aesthetics and storylines. with this blog, i’m hoping to flesh out these universes i’ve created in the back of my head and begin each of their stories, whether it be as a novel or a screenplay (note: someone remind me to learn how to write a script).

in the mean time, you’ll probably find a lot of aesthetic posts here, a handful of writing references and tips, as well as poetry – both my own and pieces i really like.

— resolution :

if you’re a writeblr and you like or reblog this post, i’ll check out your blog and wips! i’d love to make some new mutuals and see what everyone is up to around here.

anyway, thank you so much for reading! i’m so excited to officially join the writing community here on tumblr. i really want to surround myself with people who are interested in building their stories and sharing them with the world. i can’t wait to share my own creations with the rest of you!! see ya! <3

#writeblr #writeblr intro #writeblr introduction #writing #words #mine #txt #GODS i’m not exactly sure how to start this but here’s hoping i didn’t fuck up w my grammar or spelling #it’s 4am what can i say #anyway!!! very excited about this!!!!!

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indigenous terminology in north america

it’s indigenous peoples’ day in the usa! to celebrate i am here to help non-indigenous folks in north america to think about the terminology they use because i know not all of y'all know how the nuances of the many things we’re called. in general, when talking about an indigenous person or character and referring to their indigeneity, referring to their specific culture is the best option. i am indigenous, but more specifically i am cree. that said, let’s talk about terminology while recognizing that the following list is super simplified to give you a brief overview.

indigenous is an umbrella term that refers to the original inhabitants of a land. it is used to talk about indigenous people worldwide. we use it as a collective term because we share many interests, but we are all different peoples and nations. people who are māori or sámi or ainu are all indigenous, but they’re all from very different places and cultures. indigenous as a term unites us, but shouldn’t be used to erase our differences.

aboriginal is, like indigenous, an umbrella term that refers to the original inhabitants of a land. aboriginal was a favoured term in canada for many years and is still used by some multi-nation organizations. canada’s indigenous peoples’ day (‪june 21‬) is also sometimes called aboriginal peoples’ day.

native american is a term that refers specifically to indigenous people living in what is currently the contiguous united states of america. people living in alaska or hawaii may prefer the term native hawaiian or native alaskan. if you call someone in canada native american they’ll know what you mean, but it’s not the preferred term. like indigenous, it is an umbrella term and covers many different tribes/nations. it is a term assigned to indigenous people and adopted by us, but not one we came up with ourselves.

alaska native is an umbrella term that refers to indigenous people living in what is currently alaska. they are culturally distinct peoples from native american cultures. you may be used to calling native alaskans “esk*mos” and if you are you should stop that right fucking now because esk*mo is a derrogatory term that comes from cree slang. some native alaskan people are inuit (see below), but not all are.

native hawaiian is a term for indigenous hawaiians. this is another umbrella term. native hawaiians were not included in federal programs for native americans until the 70s and some programs still exclude them, as do many discussions about native american issues even though they are also an indigenous group colonized by the usa.

native is an umbrella term used by indigenous people to refer to themselves. in north america, it may be socially acceptable to refer to indigenous people as being native, but ymmv and elsewhere in the world, it carries more racist, colonial baggage than it does here, where it is generally understood as a shortened form of native american.

american indian is a dated term that is still used in some official spaces in the united states. older indigenous people may use this (or the term indian) because they’re used to saying it. if you’re not indigenous, you should probably say native american or indigenous. amerindian is a portmanteau of this term and similarly isn’t really favoured anymore.

indian is a dated term for indigenous people in canada and the united states. it stems from the time of christopher columbus when columbus decided to call us “indian”. if you are non-indigenous, do not refer to indigenous people as indian. in canada, it is also a legal designation tied to the indian act that means some indigenous people hold “indian status,” which grants them certain rights. some indigenous people in north america have reclaimed the term indian to refer to themselves.

ndn is a slang term we use to refer to ourselves online. if you’re non-indigenous then bro. do not. it just stands for indian, you can’t!

first nations is a term analogous to native american. it is used in canada to refer to the many indigenous nations south of the arctic circle. as someone who is cree, i’m first nations. it is an umbrella term, but not every indigenous person in canada is first nations. unlike “indian”, it is not a legal term.

inuit is the term for indigenous peoples that live in what is currently canada’s north. some indigenous people in alaska (and elsewhere) may also identify as inuit because the american/canadian border is a new addition in the grand scope of their histories. inuit are culturally distinct from first nations/native americans. also inuit means “the people” and y'all my inuk friend is so fucking amused every time someone says “the inuit people” because y'all are out here saying “the the people people.” not all indigenous people in the north are inuit.

métis is a term for people who are descended from specific communities where indigenous people and non-indigenous settlers intermarried and created their own culture. they are specific, cultural communities within canada with their own culture and language. not everyone with mixed indigenous and settler ancestry is métis. for example, my dad is white and my mom is cree. i am not métis because i don’t have any connection to a historic métis community. again, this is not a legal term the way indian is.

redsk*n is a derogatory term for native american/first nations people. the term originates from the genocide of our peoples, tied with the practice of collecting bounties for the scalps (the “red skins” in question) or other body parts of indigenous people in the west. do not use the term. even if you’re talking about the football team that recently changed its name, say “the washington team” or something similar. it’s a slur. (source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-brief-history-of-the-word-redskin-and-how-it-became-a-source-of-controversy/2016/05/19/062cd618-187f-11e6-9e16-2e5a123aac62_story.html)

esk*mo is another slur. it’s an anglicized version of askipiw, a cree word which is more or less saying that inuit eat raw meat (i.e. that is implying they’re more akin to animals than people). again, even when you’re referring to sports teams that use the term in their name, don’t say it. it doesn’t matter what some white dude on QI told you, it’s not a “more acceptable” umbrella term for northern indigenous peoples. some people might use it to refer to themselves still, but, as with other terminology on this list, if you’re not indigenous, don’t say it!

#reference

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Rita Dove, from “November for Beginners“

#aes: 🧪 #words

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writeblr introduction.

hello hello hello! i’m finally integrating myself into the writing community after taking a hiatus for [i forgot how long] months. this is a side blog! i follow from @bonsaing​

about me.

i’m phoebe philippa (but you can either call me pheebs or pippa,) they/them/theirs, minor (turning 18 in like 2 days but still emotionally a minor lol,) and a brown poc. want to see me overshare but still remain completely unknowable? here’s my carrd.

my writing.

i like writing unhinged, burnt out, morally ambiguous, and traumatized protagonists. but you know. with them being an entirely different entity than me projecting <3. sometimes, i write about tenderness, then it shifts to gore, but most of all i am a literary writer. this is the masterlist carrd of all my projects (because i won’t be doing wip intros, they suck) but since writeblr is content demanding, here are my top 4 primary wips (fair warning, i SUCK at synthesizing synopses so have these incoherent blurbs.)

Keep reading

#writeblr intro #welcome pheebs!!

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writeblr intro

hello everyone! I’m artem and I’m new to writeblr! I’m a 23 y/o uni student and it has always been a dream of mine to write a book. Because of uni I’ve stopped reading books, but now that I’m almost done with my degree I can hopefully get back on track. 

I’ll read everything, but my favourite genres are historical books (fiction and non), essays (I had to read like. 5 essays a week for uni, and that’s what I usually read the most), fantasy and cosmic horror. 

Although I’m writing in English rn, I’d like to focus more on my native language - mostly because my English language repertoire is 99% political, and I have zero writing skills of the narrating kind. If I do end up posting something on here, I will for sure translate it in English (I like to put lots of pressure on myself 💖).

As of now I haven’t written anything, but I’d love to write a fantasy novel that is set in Italy! 

I’m looking new people to follow, so please reblog or like this post and I’ll check out your blog!! 

Also, a huuuge thanks to @lovebenders because seeing her on my other blog’s dash all the time inspired me so much 🥺  I’m basically writing all this because of her! So please check out her blog 💗.

#OH!! welcome artem!!! #writeblr intro

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some girls aren’t made with sugar spice and everything nice they’re made with garlic basil and olive oil

#c: rhea

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*goes into my imagination and plays with my ocs like i’m a four year old with a dollhouse*

#txt

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fuck you i put commas wherever i want

#real #txt

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me? thinking about working on my wips? no

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why are we here? just to suffer? every day my brain is like "let's invent fake people" and then gives me Big Feelings about them

#yeah #txt

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#words #aes: 🧺

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Fernando Pessoa, A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe: Selected Poems

#words #c: blinova

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archive mb for @aegissi

#c: ana