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I'm getting so sick of major female characters in historical media being incredibly feisty, outspoken and public defenders of women's rights with little to no realistic repercussions. Yes it feels like pandering, yes it's unrealistic and takes me out of the story, yes the dialogue almost always rings false - but beyond all that I think it does such a disservice to the women who lived during those periods. I'm not embarrassed of the women in history who didn't use every chance they had to Stick It To The Man. I'm not ashamed of women who were resigned to or enjoyed their lot in life. They weren't letting the side down by not having and representing modern gender ideals. It says a lot about how you view average ordinary women if the idea of one of your main characters behaving like one makes them seem lame and uninteresting to you.

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More than that, you’ve got to actually spend your time doing this stuff on the off chance that the algorithm picks it up and people care about what you have to say. You’ve got to spend your time doing this even though it’s corny and cringe and your friends from high school or college will probably laugh as you “try to become an influencer.” You’ve got to do it even when you feel like you have absolutely nothing to say, because the algorithm demands you post anyway. You have to do it even if you’re from a culture where doing any self-promotion is looked upon as inherently negative, or if you’re a woman for whom bragging carries an even greater social stigma than it already does. You’ve got to do it even though the coolest thing you can do is not have to. You’ve got to offer your content to the hellish, overstuffed, harassment-laden, uber-competitive attention economy because otherwise no one will know who you are. In a recent interview with the Guardian, the author Naomi Klein said the biggest change in the world since No Logo, her 1999 book on consumerism and inescapable branding, came out was that “neoliberalism has created so much precarity that the commodification of the self is now seen as the only route to any kind of economic security. Plus social media has given us the tools to market ourselves nonstop.”

Oh hell yes. An article that supports my half-joke that a corporate app's demand for constant self-promo is technically classist.

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you are animal. never forget this.

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dont support industries that are driving animals to extinction thank you!

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So, this may be a question there is NO absolutely correct answer to…BUT: How does one now when a novel is finished? Like, how do you know when to stop writing or editing? How does one move on from the perfectionism of a story to just the creation and sharing of one?

Writing a novel is a journey full of unexpected twists, intense emotion, and the perpetual quest for perfection. However, one of the most elusive aspects of the writing process is understanding when to put down the pen or close the laptop and declare the manuscript finished.

As a writer, you may often find yourself tangled up in the pursuit of perfectionism, pondering over the infinite possibilities for your story. But there comes a time when you must step back and share your creation with the world. Here are some tips on how to recognise that moment:

How to know when your novel is finished

The story arc is complete: Your characters have been through their arcs; the conflicts raised have been addressed, and your story has come to a resolution that aligns with the themes you set out to explore.

Feedback is no longer as useful: You’ve gotten feedback from beta readers or editors, and you’ve addressed the critical concerns. If the feedback starts to become subjective or less consistent, it might be a sign you’re done.

Diminishing returns on edits: If your recent rounds of edits are barely producing any changes, or if the changes are not significantly enhancing the story, it’s likely a signal that your novel is complete.

How to know when to stop writing or editing

Trust your gut: Deep down, you often know when you’re making changes for the better or just making changes. Trust that instinct.

Get feedback from readers: Solicit the opinions of readers who represent your target audience. If they’re captivated by your story and satisfied with the conclusion, it’s a good sign that you don’t need any more rewrites.

Professional feedback: If you send your manuscript to a publishing professional, like an editor, they’ll give you a good barometer of whether your manuscript is ready or needs more work.

Be objective: Take a step back from your manuscript and read it like a reader, not a writer. If you find yourself changing things back to how they were in previous drafts, you might have reached the point of over-editing.

How to move beyond perfectionism

Embrace imperfection: Accept that no novel is without flaws, and that’s what makes them unique and human. I’m sure you could pick out flaws in any of your favourite books, but you love them regardless. Give yourself the same grace.

Shift your mindset: Instead of focusing on the perfect manuscript, focus on your readers. If it’s a story you want to tell, readers will want to read it. They deserve to read your words!

Set it free: Sometimes, the only way to move on is to release your work into the wild. Just take a step into the unknown and take a chance. You’ll never feel ready, so sometimes it just comes down to a leap of faith.

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Okay here’s one for what character are YOU (instead of who’s ur bestie)

#crossed my fingers for chilchuck but got thistle #y'know what fair enough

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HOT TAKE

Editing is more fun than the first draft

#editing <3

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"character gets happy and lives to become old and fat" is a trope that is so important to me

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He always asks first, for he is a gentleman 

Chanti (fairy) and Paprika (Spider) belong to Aerim on discord ~

#i too would like to pet the spider

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your tags on my post spoke so deeply to me, i see you & i wish for you a future where the thing in your chest sleeps peacefully🩵☀️

<3

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It is inherently fun and sexy to say statements that swap the traditional genders of pronouns and terms mid-statement, such as: "I'm going to make him my wife" "She's my boyfriend" "Who says a guy can't be a pretty princess?" "That girl's the coolest dude I've ever met" "She's a madman who has to be stopped" "It's not his fault he's a material girl" Gender is a set of watercolors and the prettiest shades come from mixing the paints together.

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The post about angel wings not needing to be purely white to be beautiful reminded me of a picture I LOVE

This pigeon is an angel

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hi!! in need of moots who share a love for writing, creating ocs, world building, & all that fun stuff!!! i would love to have more people to be able to talk about ocs / canon characters, writing, and original universes with, so don’t hesitate to interact with this if this sounds like you!!!

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what does trans joy look like to you?

#honesty #just getting to talk about it frankly & without fear #i have trouble grasping it because i’m not sure if i can ever be out but in my dreams #there is no inquisistion just me wrapped in the masculinity i want like a comfortable blanket and finally relaxing #a thing in my heart settles down and closes its eyes and no longer nips and nags about the discomfort #(the handful of times i’ve been him’d elated us for days)

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So I had a thought:

In the monsterfucker space, I find a lot of camaraderie, and in general feel very comfortable. But I’ve noticed something… almost everyone I’ve seen wants to have sex with a monster (shocker, right?) and I do to but, like….. does anyone else want to….

Be The Monster?

That’s what really gets me! I want to BE the monster. And I don’t really see much about that, so I’m left wondering if I’m the outlier. So I guess this is just more of a general ask:

Monsterfuckers?

Do you want to be a monster?

Like, for the purposes of the kink, do any of you like playing that role?

#sometimes ur monster4monster #tbh we could go either way