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gendertrickster · 1 year

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the "writing a homestuck fanwork" to "critically deconstructing the 'araciality' in homestuck" pipeline

#ado post #project BREAK devposting #i've been spurring some discussions about race lately because it's something you NEED to be critical about when dealing with this story #but it's also not just a necessary precaution and can be explored creatively and allegorically in much the same way as gender can #and i think it's a very important thing to put creative attention towards

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hemmingsleclerc · 9 days

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A cute first impression ┃CL16

summary: where Charles goes to pick up his daughter from kindergarten and meets Jules' pretty teacher

In the Sunshine Kindergarten classroom, Y/N stood in the middle of some colorful drawings of her little students, her heart melting at the innocent and focused expressions of them. "Very well, everyone," she announced with a soft but firm voice, "today we are going to draw the most important people in our lives and at the end everyone will come forward to explain their drawings to us, is that okey?."

A chorus of ''yes'' was heard throughout the classroom.

Excited laughter filled the room as the children eagerly picked up their crayons and paper. Y/N moved around the room, offering encouragement and helping when needed. Among the sea of drawings, one in particular caught her attention: a sweet representation of a man, a woman and a girl, smiling widely and hugging each other with a small detail on the side, a red racing car.

Curious, Y/N approached young artist Julianne, a five-year-old girl with bright green eyes and pigtails with little ribbons that bounced as she worked on her masterpiece. "Julianne, can you tell us about your drawing?" Y/N asked with a warm smile once everyone had finished.

Julianne looked up, her eyes shining with excitement. "This is me and my papa," she exclaimed proudly, pointing to her paper. "And that's my papa's car!" she added, pointing to the scrawled image of a car next to them. "And this is you, Miss Y/N," she continued, turning her gaze to her teacher, "because I love you very much."

Y/N felt her heart melt at Julianne's words. She knelt down next to the girl and wrapped her in a gentle hug. "Thank you, Julianne," she whispered, touched by the sincerity of her favorite student.

As the children began sharing their drawings with the class, Y/N couldn't help but feel proud of her students' creativity and affection. At the end of class, Y/N helped all of her little students pick up their things and put their backpacks in order to then chat a little with their mothers. When Julianne's father arrived a little late to pick her up, something in the room changed.

Julianne squealed with joy when she saw her father, running into his arms as he picked her up and spun her around. Laughter filled the room as they shared a joyful reunion.

After saying goodbye to her classmates, Julianne remembered her forgotten backpack and ran back to the classroom, followed closely by her father. "Look, papa," she exclaimed, tugging at her father's sleeve, "this is my teacher, Miss Y/N!"

At that moment their eyes met for the first time, since normally her grandmother was the one who picked up little Julianne. "Hello, Miss Y/N," he greeted, his voice soft but a little shaky.

Y/N smiled warmly and felt a light blush rise to her cheeks. "Hello, Mr. Leclerc," she replied timidly, returning his gaze. ''Charles'' ''Excuse me?'' ''Call me Charles''

As they exchanged words, Julianne excitedly explained her drawing to her father, her joy contagious. Charles listened attentively, his heart swelling with pride at his daughter's words.

Before leaving, Charles turned to Y/N with a shy smile. "Jules mentioned that tomorrow there will be a small festival to celebrate spring and that all the mothers will come to see their children," he began hesitantly, "could I… attend?"

Y/N's smile widened at his request. "Of course yes Mr- I mean Charles," she responded warmly, her heart fluttering with joy.

As they said goodbye, Charles leaned toward Julianne and whispered softly, "She's very pretty, don't you think?"

Julianne nodded enthusiastically, her eyes shining with agreement. ''Of course she is very pretty papa''

After that, they both headed home to see what little Jules would wear to the festival the next day, and Charles would also go to see what he would wear to talk to his daughter's cute teacher again and maybe ask her out for a drink.

But just maybe

(He definitely would)

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vanderlesbian · 9 months

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rdr2 men as girl dads

arthur, charles, john, dutch, + hosea

technically gn reader, but some things may be interpreted as being more fem? you are the other parent of the child

arthur morgan

+ he would definitely go to the women in the gang (and you of course, but he'll be more shy about it) to ask them questions. "is this what you ladies like?" before he gives his daughter a gift.

+ he'll document basically her entire life in his journal; write entries about her biggest moments and their times together, and he'll draw her all the time. there will be pages that are just covered in drawings of you and your daughter.

+ the other gang members would tease arthur for being "so soft" around his daughter and he probably gets real flustered about it, but you think it's adorable how gentle he is with her.

+ she will make flower crowns or put flowers in arthur's hair and a lot of the time he'll forget about it, so he'll walk around camp or even go out riding with a braid and flowers in his hair.

+ of course, your daughter would have some kind of knowledge as to what the gang does, but arthur will still try to hide violence from her. he'll make up silly excuses as to how he gets cuts or bruises, and he tends to hide his guns when around her. hell, he won't even really smoke when in her presence.

+ arthur is very accepting, and that especially applies to your daughter. if she wants to travel the world, he'd support it. if she said she wanted to be a dinosaur, he'd try his best to help her achieve that. the only thing he would say no to is being a gunslinger.

+ arthur's daughter would be a girl constantly surrounded by love. i can imagine her being artistic and creative like her dad, with the ability to get along well with anyone she meets. she would also be very expressive and bold, feeling that she can be whatever she wants.

charles smith

+ crafts dolls and other toys for her!!

+ he'll take your daughter out on nature rides or walks and will teach her all about animals and their importance. especially when she's a baby; he just finds it comforting to have a little friend he can talk to, even if she doesn't respond.

+ charles would be SO protective of his daughter. he would definitely teach her important rules of survival and how to handle weapons because he believes she can take care of herself, but he also can't help but step in immediately when the smallest altercations happen.

+ he also knows how cruel the world can be, and he doesn't want his daughter experiencing any of that. he likes to keep everything pg around her; if micah or someone is being inappropriate around her, charles will get upset quickly.

+ you can learn a lot from children, and charles is well aware of that. he's such an attentive listener when your daughter speaks to him, and will act like everything she says is revolutionary. he'll bring up a fact you've never heard of in a conversation with you, and when you ask him where he learned that from, he'll nudge his head towards your daughter.

+ i think charles' daughter would be a mini version of him, minus his use of violence lol. she would be quiet and only open up to those shes comfortable with, and would be very passionate about those she loves and the things she cares about.

john marston

+ you will always be able to tell when john dressed her because what in the hell is she wearing?

+ the goofiest dad but he's trying his best he swears!!

+ he's not the most vocally affectionate dad out there, but he'll randomly show up with gifts because he'll remember his daughter mentioning that she liked a specific item.

+ he'll also show affection by teaching her things. he doesn't really know what young girls would find interesting, so he just kind of assumes she would enjoy horseback riding or something of the sort. will definitely feel awkward if she expresses that she's bored.

+ john is trying, but he doubts himself and will always come to you for reassurance. he feels a lot better after speaking with you about things. "i'm just...bad at this stuff. you think she even likes me?" "john, she loves you more than anything, and i do too."

+ he's so bad at playing pretend, but he tries his hardest and you think it's so funny. if arthur catches him playing dolls with your daughter, he'll definitely tease him about it later. "dad, use your girl voice!"

+ a daughter raised by john marston would probably be rather shy, but also very kind, patient, and understanding. she might also take on some of her dad's sarcasm.

dutch van der linde

+ he would spoil his baby girl ROTTEN. he just can't seem to ever say no to her and will end up going into town himself to get a new stuffed animal for the kid the moment she asks for one.

+ dutch would definitely boast about how smart his daughter is. he would teach her to read and write as soon as possible and would feel so proud when she tells him about the things she read or wrote about. "she gets it from me, of course."

+ he would quite literally kill for his daughter. he's definitely the scary dad, but like in a way that she will casually bring up "oh yeah my dad has killed people" on first dates.

+ dutch's daughter would definitely be one to have a rebellious phase. i think he would tend to insist that she stays at camp because it's safest, but he would raise a girl that's curious about what the country is like outside of her tent. there would be many instances where dutch will send someone out—or himself to go find her after she steals a horse and runs off somewhere.

+ i feel like he would want to name his daughter something like...antique, or based off of some character from literature. things like ophelia, elizabeth, athena, victoria...

+ i actually think that dutch would raise a rather fiesty daughter. educated and bold, i think a daughter raised by the leader of the van der linde gang would grow to be a leader herself.

hosea matthews

+ i think hosea was born to be a girl dad.

+ he would so have a nickname for her that would stick with her for the rest of her life. something cute like dew drop or honey bee; and sometimes even the other gang members would call her by that nickname.

+ with the way hosea sits and listens to the women in the camp, he would do the same with your daughter. although he can be a stern parent when needed, he'll always listen to her before doing anything else.

+ he'd love to teasingly embarrass her in front of the others. "remember when you were wearing diapers until you were four years old?" "dad!"

+ HE KNOWS HOW TO DRESS A BABY!! and he would be so proud of himself. he'd probably be more excited over baby clothes than you.

+ oh he would treat her like a princess. i imagine him reading her fairytales as a child and will play along with her when she pretends to be a princess. if he could, he would build her a castle.

+ i believe that hosea would raise a humorous, kind hearted girl, who can also be rather mischievous. i can imagine his daughter being very outgoing and friendly, but very serious when needed.

#red dead redemption 2 #red dead redemption #rdr2 #rdr1 #arthur morgan #charles smith #dutch van der linde #john marston #hosea matthews #x reader #headcanons #fluff #gn reader

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elysiansparadise · 11 months

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Are there any placements you wish you had in your birth chart?

I'm very happy with my chart, but yes, there are placements that I would love to have.

Placements I wish I had

🤍Virgo Moon. I think this is because of the love I feel towards these people, I genuinely consider them very admirable people and considerate of those around them. Empathetic, rational, highly intelligent and a trustworthy personality, they are often not given credit for that stunning creativity and I don't see them being mentioned for having the most beautiful eyes I've ever seen. Their self-sufficient and independent personality that is very aware of the needs, emotions and essence of others seems incredible to me, they have that remarkable balance. Many are introspective and are not afraid to analyze the depths of their emotions and it is something that not many usually do.

🤍Libra Mercury. Minutes have passed and you won't even know how but you will be there, listening or reading what they communicate, because they have the quality of catching and captivating through communication. Convincing, astute and above all highly intelligent communicators. Since I mentioned their intellect, in addition to seeing a situation from many different perspectives, they understand ideas quite quickly, in addition to this, these people love the idea of continuing to learn about... any subject in general, they have a wide variety of interests.

🤍Uranus in the 5th house. Their personality is enigmatic, sassy, multifaceted and full of charisma. They know how to grab your attention, but more importantly, they know how to keep it. They have an impressive stage presence and everyone I've met has a skill that stands out considerably from the rest. They are highly creative, very witty and socially charming, even if they call themselves introverts, they make memorable first impressions. They are passionate and unique lovers, I would dare to say that they are even difficult to forget.

🤍Venus in the 6th house. Beyond being charming, kind and self-conscious people, I have noticed that they have a unique quality that they don't realize, that of giving beauty touches to anything. Impeccable taste in fashion, aesthetics and an incredible eye for details and any organizational issue. They do things with their heart, they put their soul into projects, hobbies or causes that they consider important. Their souls are gentle and beautiful, knowing them will bring you many surprises, and each one will be better than the last. They are great as a friend and as a couple, they always seek the well-being of those they love and are capable of giving their best in their relationships. As a personal comment, the dates with them are incredible, they seek to do things that both enjoy and find a balance in their relationships.

🤍Mercury in the 9th house. Smart, funny, eloquent and people with extensive knowledge in their areas of interest. I love it. They are curious people by nature and once something catches their attention they dig deep. A quality to highlight in addition to all the above is their maturity and ability to understand that others think differently and instead of seeing it as a threat to their beliefs, they find what is fascinating in ideas different from their own. They defend their points of view tenaciously and can be very persuasive and skillful with their speech.

🤍Mars in Earth house. I think that in any of these houses [2nd, 6th or 10th] you have two things that I deeply admire, productivity and ambition. I really admire their ethics and the way they work, tenacious, strategic and excellent at long-term planning. They usually have a back-up plan and don't put expectations on anyone. They are demanding of themselves and are very professional in getting the work done. Qualities that I find very attractive. I add that I would like that in addition to this there was either a sextile with Saturn or an opposition.

🤍Moon-Saturn trine, sextile, quintile or biquintile. The self-control and resilience that these aspects give me fascinates me, it gives birth to a strong individual who is aware of all the difficulties they have gone through and is capable of trying to move on. When the Moon-Saturn aspects are used positively, the natives tenaciously rebuild themselves and although they look back to see those things from their past that afflict them, they know that they deserve better than that, that they are better than that and that their past does not define them. Likewise, they give a lot of peace and tranquility in their relationships, they are a great pillar for a partner, friends and family, and most importantly, they seek to understand and take care of what they most love.

#astrology #natal chart #birth chart #astro notes #placements I wish I had

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thegreatestsandwich · 1 year

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i LOVE your namor fics and how soft you portray him! i dont even want kids but they got me looking up baby videos on tiktok 😂😂 i was wondering if i could request? i like to imagine namor spending some time in the surface world with reader, maybe something showing him being domestic? im sorry im not very creative lol im sure you know what im getting at. thank you so much!! 🫡🥰

When the sun came up, you were looking at me (Namor x F!reader)

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Pairing: Namor x F!reader

Word count: 1.4k

Summary: He showed you a part of himself he chose to hide from the others.

Warning: Nothing really, well I really don’t think there is a warning, just fluff or my idea of fluff

A/N: I'm back!

Coments, Reblogs and Asks are happily received!

You clenched the basket you were carrying, your knuckles white and your breath locked in your lungs as you made your way towards your king’s cavern. You were nervous and afraid, you barely made it through the soft current that guide you upwards, if it was for another reason you would be thrilled to see him. But when the message came from Attuma, his second in command, that changed everything.

You let out your breath when you almost got out of the water, one of your hands quickly went to dig out your mask from the basket you were carrying, quickly putting it on and adjusting it correctly before finally stepping out of the water.

This wasn’t the first time you were invited to his cavern, you were designated to bring him some food if he spent the majority of his time here. Your eyes quickly adjusted to the cold air that surrounded you. Quickly blinking away some tears that formed when your eyes became a little too dry. Your hands hugged the basket closer to your body as you slowly walked to the entrance. Even if you hadn’t yet to enter, you could still distinguish his figure, his focus away from you.

You stretched your shoulders, stopping at the entrance, it had been a few days since Attuma had delivered the message, you knew you needed to see him as quickly as possible but you managed to postponed it, until the older women forced you to finally confront the king.

Your hand knocked against the stone wall, the softest sound that made the king stopped his actions to turned and put his attention on your figure. You swallowed when his intense dark eyes greeted you.

“Ta p'ataj a k'iin.” You took your time. He stood up, silently putting his tools on the ground before making his way to you. “Ts'o'ok in pensado u ma' ten taal.” I have thought you were not coming.

Your eyes stayed glued to your basket, too afraid to even look at him. “In akaljantik.” I’m sorry. You gulped. “In akaljantik, K'uk'ulkan, ma' táan u yúuchul.” I’m sorry, K’uk’ulkan, it won’t happened again.

He hummed, his hands went to your jaw, gently caressing it before softly guiding your gaze to look at him, you were hoping to find anger on his eyes, but you almost gasp at how gentle they were. “A llamé waye' tumen ba'al, chan.” I called you here for something, little one. “Ba'al Páaybe'en.” Something important.

Namor’s hands let your face for a moment, his form fully turn away from you, leaving you a bit confuse. He walked towards one of the several baskets, pulling out a small yellow flower. Your eyes widened in fear, fully knowing where it come from. He turned to you, the flower firmly on his fist, his dark eyes were inspecting it and the silence made you tremble with fear.

“Namora ka tu kaxtaj ti' a ba'alo'ob,” Namora found it on your things. He didn’t look at you, his fingers playing with the several petals that covered it. “Le ba'ala' ma' pertenece u k noj, u tsool, chan.” This does not belong in our city, explain, little one.

A sick feeling filled your stomach as you clutched the basket closer to your body, the words couldn’t even form on your tongue, even though million of excuses were forming on your head. What could you say? That you made your way to the surface? That you were so selfish that you broke the rules for your own amusement? That you broke his rules and put at risk not only your person but every single one of the others?

Your form began to tremble, you didn’t know if it was from the air that cooled your form or simply the fear of not knowing what your punishment would be.

Namor noticed the shakiness of your form, he frown, not really wanting to put you on this situation, he silently took away the basket of your hands, placing instead the flower you desperately wanted to hide from everyone else. Your fingers didn’t grasped it tightly as he did so his fingers closed around your hands. He smiled at you softly, trying to ease you back to comfort. “Ma' taak ka'ach in a asustaras, mix mix.” I didn’t want to scare you, far from it. One hand left yours and placed it on your cheek, his thumb caressing your skin.

“K'uk'ulkan.” You closed your eyes, trying so hard to not break down in front of him. “Teene'…” I…

He shushed you gently. “In wojel.” I know. He whispered, his eyes looking at the flower. “A wojel wáaj bix u k'aaba' le nikte'o'?” Do you know what this flower is called?

“Ka tin kaxtaj way.” I found it on the surface. You shook your head. “Tin tukultaje’ jats’uts.” I thought it was pretty.

Namor hummed, you almost closed your eyes at the sound. “U k'aaba' cempasúchil.” It’s called cempasúchil. He whispered. “Le nikte'o' le pixan.” The flower of the dead. You gasped in horror, trying to drop the flower but his hand didn’t let you. He quietly laughed at your action. “Mix taan u kíinsikech.” It will not kill you.

You stared at the flower -and him- weirdly, trying to understand how this tiny flower had that huge significance. He grabbed your chin and guide you to look at him once again. “I could show you, but the place I could take you do not speak our language, have you practiced your English?”

“Yes.” You bit your lip. “I am not good still.”

He shook his head smiling. “It does not matter.”

Namor guide you to the surface, carefully explaining you how you needed to blend yourselves from the surface-dwellers, you nodded along his words, but when the both of you finally made your way to the beach, he noticed how your skin turned blue, he frowned, not because of the color, but because he knew that if they saw it, you would be taken away from him and that made something stir inside of his body.

His eyes found a piece of clothe that perhaps belonged to someone else but he didn’t care. Namor grabbed it and helped you put it on, it didn’t do much but he was more at ease. He grabbed your hand and tugged you softly, making your way to the festivities, and as best as he could, Namor explained everything.

Like a child full in wonder, your eyes tried to take as much as you could, every single light, every single smell, everything was so captivating to you that you couldn’t care less if some surface-dwellers were throwing glances at the bluish-tone your skin was taking.

Then, some form of lights began exploding on the skies, making you gasp in surprise, your body sticking closer to your king, who gladly welcomed your touch without any complain. Your eyes never leaving the skies, how the colors were changing with each explosion, it made you giddy, it made you feel like you were a child once again.

Namor felt the soft tapping on his arm, his eyes quickly turning to it, a small child offered him a smile, a few teeth missing on the front, tiny hands trying to place a small object on his hands, he gratefully accepted it with a nod. The child left and Namor inspected it carefully before gently placing it on your hands.

You watched it with wonder. The object providing you with a gentle warm that made you smile, you tried to touch it but it burned you, making you quietly hiss but not throwing it away.

Namor was about to take it away from your hands as it hurt you, but when you turned to look at him something inside him made him stop. The object created a soft glow that caressed the bluish of your skin. You looked beautiful, like a painting he spent hours creating on the loneliness of his cavern, and when your eyes softly closed, he knew you were smiling under the layer of cloth he helped you put on to disguised yourself from the others. He couldn’t look away and even if he could, in that moment, he chose not to.

#namor #mcu namor #namor x y/n #namor x you #namor x reader #namor imagine #namor fluff #namor fic #namor fanfiction #k'uk'ulkan #kukulcan #tenoch huerta #black panther wakanda forever #black panther: wakanda forever #namor of talokan #namor of talokan imagine #black panther imagine

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charmedreincarnation · 1 year

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My main focus right now is tapping into the void, and a few people just made a post about how to use states to become a void master, but I guess I’m failing to grasp the concept of feeling something when you’ve never felt it before. To me it’s like someone saying: Feel what it would feel like to cut your leg off even though you have never felt that before. How?

When you have stuff thrown in your face in your 3D that is very unwanted and serious, how do you practice relaxation and feeling free of all your burdens?

How do you get into the state of the wish fulfilled if you constantly have things in your physical world that are screaming for your attention?

I 100% know manifestation is real, and I 100% know the void is real, I just want something to click for me because so far, it hasn’t. And I consider myself a pretty smart person lol, I guess I just want encouragement idk

I understand how challenging it can be to stay in the state of a wish fulfilled, especially when you are surrounded by distractions that are screaming for your attention. In today’s world, there are so many external factors vying for our attention, making it difficult to take the time to practice relaxation and to achieve the freedom from our burdens that we all so desperately need.

Some general basic tips I always encourage no matter the situation is for starters Try to start with basic breathing exercises or mindfulness techniques. These can help to calm your mind, allowing you to focus on being present and open to the possibilities. As you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, it’s important to practice self-compassion. Acknowledge and accept the emotions you feel without judgment or criticism. Remind yourself that these emotions are normal and not indicative of any lack of power on your part.

Another powerful way to get into the state of the wish fulfilled is through visualization. Visualize yourself achieving your goals, picturing with detail how it looks and feels when it’s finally all achieved.

Finally, find a healthy, supportive tribe that can help keep you accountable and motivated to maintain the state of the wish fulfilled. Tumblr is a start but always try to Surround yourself with people who lift you up and can offer guidance when needed.

I’m also going to share some Neville Goddard quotes that deeply resonated with me.

“Put yourself in the state of mind in which you have already attained your desire, live in its attainment.” Keeping a positive mindset is essential when aiming for big changes, as it will help you keep sight of the goal even when times get tough. It helps you to see life as if you have already achieved it.

“Imagination is the creative force of the universe. To create you must be able to picture the thing desired in your mind.” Imagination is crucial for the fruition of something desired. It helps you to become mentally aware of what it is you want and how to go about attaining it.

“Your inner confidence and ability to believe will bring about miraculous results. Dream lofty dreams and as you dream, so shall you become.” Having faith in yourself and believing that what you are working towards is achievable will bring great results. It will give you strength to keep going and faith that in the end you will have what you desire.

“Wishful thinking is powerful and can shape our reality. If we wish strongly enough, our wishes will become reality.” Literally Knowing that your wishes can shape reality is a powerful concept, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. When we feel the weight of our wishes, we understand the power we possess to bring about change in our lives and those around us.

, “Always stand strong in the assurance that completing your desire is inevitable. Act as though you have already got what you want. Make it real in your mind first, and then it shall be real in your outer life.” Believing that something is inevitable helps us to stay focused on our goals, and to never give up even when it’s hard. Knowing that if we make it real in our minds, our desired outcome will manifest in our outer lives, is incredibly motivating.

But it's important to keep in mind that the Void is accessible to all of us, no matter what our prior experience may be. The trick is to shift your perspective and open your mind to something that is beyond the 3-dimensional space we inhabit. It requires a certain level of detachment from the physical world, and a willingness to explore the unknown. Ultimately, mastering the Void is all about learning to trust yourself and your intuition, and allowing yourself to explore the depths within. By tapping into these deep states of being, we can access inner peace that may otherwise be inaccessible in our current realm. So it doesn’t really matter what I say or anyone you seek guidance says, because at the end of the day it’s within you and once you access it, it’s really because you let go.

I also want to emphasize this part of the question “I’m failing to grasp the concept of feeling something when you’ve never felt it before. To me it’s like someone saying: Feel what it would feel like to cut your leg off even though you have never felt that before. How?” I think it’s a great concern but you’re overthinking it.

Imagine you're in a forest. You're walking along, observing the beauty of the trees, plants and creatures around you. Then suddenly, you come across a clearing. In the center of this clearing is a lake. The lake is inviting and reflective. You can see yourself in the lake, and as you look closer, you notice something else—a key floating on its surface.

The key is a representation of your desire. It's been there all along but you just hadn't noticed it. You become excited and want to reach out and grab the key. However, if you've never actually reached out and felt your desire before, it may seem impossible or pushed away.

To help envision how to grab and feel what you desire, try to imagine that there is an invisible force field around the key. You can't see it, but you can sense it. You want to reach out and grab the key, but this invisible force is holding you back from doing so. To break through this barrier, you must take action, no matter how small. Take a few steps closer and break through this invisible barrier by actually reaching out your hand and taking the key.

The feeling of grasping the key in your hands is a representation of how it feels when you reach out and feel your desires. When you have taken the key in your hands, it is a tangible proof that you can indeed make your desires come true.

We can use this same analogy to understand that reaching out and feeling our desires requires us take action, (accepting it is ours no matter what l!) just as we had to take action to break through the invisible barrier in order to get the key. Sometimes, taking that first step is the hardest part, but it's worth it when the result is feeling our desire from within and having the tangible proof that we can make our dreams into reality.

I can type up as many paragraphs and analogies as possible but seriously nothing compares to your inborn power I’m begging you to recognize. We can only get so much encouragement and motivation from others until it just becomes over consumption and counter intuitive.

#void state #law of assumption #manifesation #neville goddard

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ed-recovery-affirmations · 9 months

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I've recently given advice on starting healing by telling an anon to make lists showcasing traits they love about themselves, traits they want to work on, and positive affirmations. I like these lists because the act of making them forces your mind to give time to things that are positive about yourself, something that you may not be in the habit of thinking about if you do a lot of negative self-talk. It frames the distance you have to go as something you are motivated to work on and believe in yourself to achieve, and positive affirmations help give you positive things to think about yourself for easy retrieval throughout the day. This way, if you put them in a spot you can easily see every day, you can view them and remember to work towards living your life honoring the things you value in yourself.

(If your needs and goals change later, there's nothing wrong with updating your list! For example, if you thought it was a positive thing to be strong and take care of everyone around you, you could later change that to reflect the value in asking for help.)

Anyway, I figured I'd share my lists. Today I'll share my current list of things I value about myself. Challenging you guys to write your own and, if your circumstances allow, put them up where you can easily see them! It's okay if you can only come up with a few right now, or yours don't look exactly like mine do. Just put some thought into it and do what works for you!

I am a deeply caring person. My attention to detail means I make those around me feel cared about in very important ways.

I am hardworking and thorough in all works that matter to me.

I have a strong passion for justice.

I have a formidable resilience in fighting for myself.

I have a gift with words and a drive to use it powerfully. I balance this well with the internal desire to use it for good.

I am deeply insightful.

I have made it very far and found spaces for myself in a world not made for me.

I have a formidable capacity for learning and growth.

I am the kind of person who, by being myself, makes the right people feel less alone.

I am creative.

#self love #personal values #healing #self esteem #setting intentions #recovery diaries #advice #tips

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colourstreakgryffin · 3 months

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Hi akckksx my bad for making it confusing for the Noritoshi ask!!!

What I was thinking is actually how Noritoshi would react if his old crush that he pined for becomes evil from being pressured by the Jujutsu society and expectations on them. Like s/o went from teasing and playful to just being dubbed as a murderer after they snapped. Noritoshi is forced to see them slowly losing themselves sorta

But if it's hard to do or hard to imagine, that's totally fine too!! I don't mind just some headcanons about Noritoshi in denial with liking s/o!! Sorry for the confusion!!

I meaaann! I really like the first idea! It’s so interesting and a lot can be explored but to be honest, I have such little creativity over such a genius concept that I can’t really come up with anything for it! However, I hope doing the second idea, which is wholesome and JJK needs wholesome for once, will be just as good… or hopefully, will be good!

Kamo Noritoshi- Numb Senses

Everybody in Tokyo Jujutsu High and in Kyoto Jujutsu High can see that the level-headed, almost emotionless Kamo Clan heir has more fondness towards a single sorcerer than he’ll ever openly admit

Noritoshi usually doesn’t let anything fly directly into his head, it goes over his head and he responds with the most well-mannered, controlled manner a teenager possibly could but in front of his crush, he is struggling

Noritoshi refuses to acknowledge it… he won’t acknowledge it. He doesn’t feel anything for you, you’re just another fellow student. It’s not like he thinks about you. It’s just that you work with him during missions a lot. There is no actual substance here!

Noritoshi rejects his friend’s remarks over him liking you. He flat-out puts those ideas down since he is too up his ass at being the most perfect leader and clan heir to admit he has emotional connections. He must always put his business first and he can’t let his feelings tie him down

Noritoshi doesn’t want to put any type of attention onto the fact he is very favouritistic and even servitude towards you. He’ll do anything you want and just disguises it as being polite and respectful as a good person. He doesn’t realise that it’s all fuelled by his affections for you

Noritoshi always claims you’re simply a good friend, hence why he talks to you… or more, interacts with you briefly in such a friendly, open fashion. He tells you things he’d never tell even on the verge of death or in the face of torture. He merely brushed off the fact it’s more signs of his love

Noritoshi is such in deep denial that he doesn’t wish to acknowledge how worried and protective he is over you. That he is just certain he is only caring because he’s a friend, you’re important to the institution and especially to the world. He can just let you die, it’d be an awful thing. Awful for the Sorcerer population… and himself

Noritoshi actually does think about you more than he wants to. He wonders if you’ll like certain things he sees but he never notices these little facts. That he looks at specific items like plushes or clothes and envisions you with them. He just believes all that is nonsense

Noritoshi wishes everybody would stop saying he likes Dokusha, that he likes you. It’s driving him up the wall, every single time he interacts with you openly and smiles at you upon departing. He doesn’t like you, he’s just a good friend. Can’t friends smile to each other?!

Noritoshi will never man up about his own feelings. He just tries to shove them to the back, deep stuck in his own ass and his own duties as Clan Heir. He doesn’t believe he feels anything but friendship to you, though, in reality. He’d love you to be his spouse

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Smut, the way you write it 🤌🤌🤌 as someone who hasn't dipped their toes into smut yet. Spill your secret, Alice.

How do I write smut like you?

Write, then let it rest and revise. Let that rest and revise again. Revise as many times as necessary - sometimes it takes longer, sometimes you’re just in the zone and the words are flowing.

Nobody writes a good first draft - it’s literally never been done. Make sure to give enough detail to get your point across, but remember- your reader’s imagination is capable of doing most of the work.

When you describe something be precise about physical locations. For example, “he touched her hip” is very different than “he touched her waist.” Remember which character’s hand went where! This is an important second draft check and it always saves me. You can’t give your character three hands when he’s only supposed to have two. Writing smut this is a very common problem, which I’ve heard described as “phantom limb syndrome.”

Focus on your character’s reactions. Smut isn’t good because it’s hot, it’s good when it makes the reader feel something emotional. You’re doing two things at once in a smut scene - first, showing erotic moments as they can only be conveyed by the written word, and second, you’re revealing internal thoughts and feeling of your character that would only occur in this context. For example, Lloyd and Princess. The smut chapter was frequently in his perspective due to the fact that I wanted to establish his emotions. The only reason he’d admit to those specific feelings so honestly was because they were being enhanced by passion.

Pace yourself in the build up to the main event - readers need foreplay. I always make people wait. Making the right promise to your audience is very important. Then, you have to lure them along with breadcrumbs in the form of interesting little twists and turns. Your reader has already set their expectations based on the feel of your writing and the things you’re focusing their attention on. They know they’re heading towards a gingerbread house. If you lay a trail of breadcrumbs and fail to deliver the expected “gingerbread house” at the end, they will not be pleased. Make your promise to the reader, and pay it off with the right currency. For example - don’t set up a hot, explicit erotic smut scene and then cut away before things get good. Technically, this might work if you’re writing a “closed door romance” but that’s usually not the style on Tumblr.

I’ve found the chapter warnings we put in the headers tend to set reader’s expectations. Those absolutely help not only for safety, but to direct you towards what stories you’d want to read.

Also, don’t be afraid to keep a file of all the good smut scenes you read. Go through it and make notes over what they did well and why it worked for you. Think about how you could use the same type of device in your work and try it out. I’m not saying to copy their work! But in the same way a chef can make an omelette in thirty different styles, you’ll start to see patterns in good writing that you can follow to improve your own technique.

Beta reader feedback is another important aspect of good writing. You can get lost and not see the forest for the trees, you know? Don’t ruin a piece that’s improving because you’re frustrated. Take your time as you write and the remember: breaks are an important part of the process!

Hopefully this helps! Also, I’m just one writer with a personal opinion and my own experiences. There are many different approaches to creative writing and they’re all valid.

💕

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{Lovely Boyfriend}

#Part 1 || #Part 2 || #Part 3 📍

General Boyfriend Headcanon.

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↬[Fandom]•⊰ {Moriarty the Patriot}࿐

↬[Characters]•⊰↴

{Sherlock Holmes || John Watson}࿐

↬[Warnings]•⊰ {None}࿐

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• Sherlock has a sweet and loving side that he only shows to his s/o. He is often attentive and cares about his s/o's well-being. Even though Sherlock doesn't show it much, he is actually quite romantic (some times). Though the occasional rose or surprise gift would be enough to make his s/o's heart flutter, he likes to go big when he wants to show his affection.

• He would do anything for his s/o, going out of his way to make them happy. Sherlock is incredibly thoughtful, paying attention to the little things his beloved likes or even needs (He's trying but fails most of the times). Sherlock is incredibly supportive and encourages his s/o to strive for their goals and dreams.

• Sherlock is very protective of his partner and will not hesitate to punch someone who upsets or even slightly pisses off his girlfriend/boyfriend. While Sherlock can be quite insensitive at times, he always makes sure his s/o is taken care of first. The detective is protective and doesn't appreciate it if anyone attempts to harm his s/o or disrespect them.

• Also... Sherlock can be annoyingly jealous at times (being annoying > being jealous) . Sherlock is often unintentionally insensitive and doesn't always (some times when he's in a bad mood) consider his s/o's feelings or needs. Sherlock is not an emotionally available partner in some situations, often losing himself in his work and forgetting about his beloved's needs and wants.

• Sherlock struggles with trust issues, often suspecting his s/o of infidelity or thinking that they might be hiding something from him. He can alao often be self-centered and fail to consider the needs of others, especially his s/o.

• Sherlock can be quite stubborn and set in his ways. (But still he is a complete softie towards his s/o, melting at the mere sight of them.) I think he just needs someone to hit him on the head with a frying pan when he misbehaves. I mean treating him in the way of Asian moms, lol.

• John is a doting partner who always makes sure to show his love in creative and thoughtful ways. He loves picking up his sweetheart's favorite snacks, drawing them pictures or little notes just because, and taking care of every one of their needs before he takes care of his own.

• He puts a lot of effort into keeping their love alive and healthy, because he knows how precious it is. He always wants to make sure that they know how important they are to him, and he'll show it any chance he gets.

• John is a romantic at heart, and will do anything for the person he loves. He loves to surprise them with cute gestures, like sending them flowers or leaving them a sweet note in a book they like to read. He loves to kiss their hand while they cook or brush their hair out of their face when they're tired.

• He will always hold their hand or give them a big hug when they have a difficult day. And he loves to cuddle up with them and watch their favorite show together.

• John is a very patient boyfriend. He will always take time to listen to his lover and help them through any problems they may be facing. He always puts their needs before his own and will go out of his way to make sure they feel happy and loved.

• He is always attentive to their emotions and will go out of his way to make special occasions feel extra special. He is the type of boyfriend who will always try to make them feel valued and cared for.

• John is a very supportive and understanding partner. He is always there for his partner when they are hurting or upset, regardless of what the situation is.

• Yes, John can be a little possessive when it comes to protecting his partner, which can sometimes lead to an unhealthy obsession with keeping them safe and sound. While he cares deeply about them and wants to make sure they aren't hurt, he can be too overbearing at times and forget to give them the space to breathe and make their own decisions.

• He tends to want to help everyone, including his romantic partner, and can sometimes do so unnecessarily. This can be seen as him constantly trying to fix or protect them which can come off as annoying to some.

• He also has trouble expressing his own feelings and can be very private, which can sometimes lead to miscommunication between him and his partner.

#𝙵𝚕𝚞𝚏𝚏𝚢 𝚝𝚒𝚖𝚎–[🍓]#moriarty the patriot x reader #yuukoku no moriarty x reader #moriarty the patriot headcanons #sherlock holmes x reader #john watson x reader

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doihavetosaymyname · 1 year

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YOUR BLESSINGS IN 2023

Pick a pile and get a reading <3

Pile one

10 of cups, the Magician, the Wheel of Fortune, 6 of swords.

Channelled message: You don’t even know what you’re capable of.

This year you suddenly find yourselves breaking old cycles and getting rid of old habits. Old problems you had last year will be resolved. You are moving on from things that no longer serve you and therefore attract new opportunities in your life.

2023 is the perfect year to make your dreams come true. You have enormous potential for growth; this year, you are blessed with good luck by the Divine. Expect massive inspiration and use it as a tool to express your creativity. However, you cannot rely solely on destiny, you are the one who has to take action in order to manifest the reality of your dreams. Once you make the first step towards achieving your goals, you will find yourself in situations that always work out in your favor. Every little decision you make is made right place, right time. You possibly will meet your soul tribe this year; make meaningful connections that leave you fulfilled and happy.

The cards advise you to be confident and assertive, do not be afraid to take responsibility for yourself and your happiness. Put yourself first. Take that leap of faith.

Pay attention to number 10 or 1111 synchronicity, as it may be a sign that your blessing is very near.

Pile two

6 of pentacles, 9 of swords rx, 4 of wands, the Strength, ace of pentacles, 2 of cups rx.

Channelled message: There’s a unique beauty within you.

Feels like 2022 was especially tough on you. You might had lost lots of friends or lovers, so you are in a very anxious state right now, ruminating over past mistakes, thinking if the decisions you made were right. But these emotional challenges you experience right now are a test of endurance. You have to remember that you cut those people off from your life for a reason; even if you feel lonely and miss them, they did not deserve you. I see that you used to have troubles expressing your true self due to people pleasing tendencies, therefore settling for people who are incompatible with you.

Thankfully, all of these things are left behind and 2023 is about you embracing yourself for who you are. You will tap into that soft power within you and finally show the world the bad bitch you are. The seeds you planted in the past (I see this regarding your career and personal growth mostly) are finally beginning to sprout and bless you with long-awaited results. 2023 is all about small wins and celebrations, those small moments that make our lives worth living. You will finally let go of insecurities and feel truly empowered for the first time ever in your life.

Expect material abundance and also help from other people. Perhaps you may win an inheritance.

Your lucky number in 2023 is 6. 6 is a symbol of restoration of harmony.

Also for this pile specifically I recommend listening to Alien Superstar by Beyoncé.

Pile three

The Emperor, 4 of cups, ace of wands, the Magician rx, 6 of cups rx, the Chariot .

Channelled message: I hope you always remember how special and important you are.

2023 is the year you take charge of your life. You may have felt lost in the past, but now you are regaining control.

You may have been codependent before and that led you to live in a constant state of fear. But this year you are finally learning to be courageous and independent. You are blessed with wisdom and rationality. You are truly both book smart and street smart. In 2023, you are here to WIN. You are disciplined, precise, and smart. Your courage and confidence is infectious, people want to be like you. Expect a completely fresh start this year.

Embrace living in the present moment. Reading about the concept of Radical Acceptance is going to be beneficial for you. Pay attention to Cardinal signs (Aries, Capricorn, Libra, and especially cancer) in your life. You may learn a lot from them.

4444 and 1111 synchronicities may show up a lot in 2023.

Happy new year to everyone, I really hope 2023 is going to be amazing for you <3

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shaniatarot · 1 year

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April prediction for all signs

Aries- I see that you’re moving on from something or you’re going through a transformation, I see that you’ll feel more comfortable/confident in yourself and more creative. I see you may take a trip next month or get some news that will require traveling, i see someone from ur past reaching out to you or someone watching ur social media. Initials- Z, U, D, I, W, M, B

Taurus- I see you guys unhappy about a situation that used to give u emotional fulfillment, u could be arguing/fighting with someone u used to care a lot for. I see u being defensive next month. Initials- Q, D, B, F, E, Z

Gemini- I see that next month you’ll feel the need to go out more/travel or spend more Time with your friends, make sure that you are balancing your time out and still have time to relax/rest. Initials- D, O, L, P, N, G, W

Cancer- I see that next month things will be balancing out for u/getting some good karma, I see you are feeling less stagnant in a situation/having more financial freedom. An improve in money/career will be important next month, you’ll be getting more attention/compliments. Initials- J, H, P

Leo- I see that you’ll be working hard on something you’re very passionate about, it’ll be important to stay grounded and confident. You may get some news about ur career/ a job and protecting ur energy will be important. Initials- D, K, T

Pisces- I see things changing after a difficult time, cycles are closing out or you’re getting really close. I see you feeling bored while waiting for something or bored after completing something. Initials- T, R, A, V, Y, W

Virgo- I see next month you’ll be getting over a tough situation and celebrating more, I see you spending more time with friends or just having fun. I see more stability and more peace. Initials-E, A, C, X, B, G

Libra- I see you guys patiently waiting for something as you heal/get over a heartbreak, you’re putting in more work towards ur career/manifestations. I see you may get a new idea or ur creativity is increasing, initials- Y, S, U, Z, D

Scorpio- I see ur finances will be important next month, I see a windfall of money or someone being generous to you. Make sure that there’s no strings attached to these offers but I see a lot of people or opportunities coming to U next month. Initials- Z, O, J

Sagittarius- I see that next month will be important for you to listen to ur intuition and be more logical, think before u speak/act. I see that being patient will be important, next month u may be planning something or traveling. Someone may reach out next month if not they’re preparing to. Initials- P, C, Q, K, F, D, N

Capricorn- I see you’ll be close to completing something next month, you’ll be feeling defensive about something that’s taking long to come in. You’ll be focusing on your manifestations & staying optimistic, I see u may find out something next month. I see a new beginning that will require hard work, you’ll be focused on planning/building something. Initials- P, A, W, U, C, B, L, E

Aquarius/Gemini/Pisces - I see that you’re feeling stuck to something that’s toxic and you’re having a hard time moving on, I see that some of you are waiting for a chance to make a move others of u are procrastinating. Next month there will be opportunity for u to get out of a sticky situation and it’ll be up to whether u want change or not, listen to ur intuition and balance yourself out. Duality will be important next month. Initials- B, M, Z, U

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problematticheals75 · 16 days

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APPRECIATION POST

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We have a friend, and we appreciate her very much. Times have been hard for both of us mentally, I think it’s fair to say it like that (we know each other IRL), however this isn’t a mental health post, this is to promote some things that she does + also a thank you for her to being such an incredible being to our whole system as a whole.

She’s got an AU which is about Adamsapple! It’s a custom made AU including canon and non canon characters from HH (I assume so, at least) and I think it’s only fair you show your love if you’re into HH and or HB, like how we are (partly from her as well, thank you for that Ruffled) and I think her ideas, her drawings on art are so imaginative for it, like it’s got us quite interested (Healy and me were really on the ball, it was quite immediate) and I think that the headcanons, the way the characters interact are definitely linked in well with the canon, despite us not seeing much of the new Hazbin. Now that’s called real talent and examine skill bc I probably wouldn’t be that attentive, using the shows as further help for lore or canon, so like.. a lot of damn work went to this, and this is why, again.. I write this on her behalf so she can get more attention/boosts for her creative ideas and her love for character development and arcs!

Personally we got invested in the characters and I really saw the slight interest points in which some of our alters could relate, for example with her OC Caine, having a band with a few bandmates, which sated toward our musical alters (myself as James Marriott introject, Healy, Bedford, Hann, Matty and Jago) as well! Although that’s just a hc that was meant to build her imagination, this kinda stuff helps us to involve more into it, feeling like we could at least offer a contribution or to even spread the word like we’re doing rn!

Also I really can’t stress enough how I personally adore the fact that she keeps the canon characters such as Vaggie, Charlie, Lucifer, with their traits from what’s in the show/episodes. We found that loads of series like that with people making AU’s tend to drift away from the integrity of the canon and waver off, but not Ruffled, she bloody knows how to just keep it real, keep it investing just like the show itself. I really love that about this starting AU. Just, although it’s a starting point.. it feels like maybe with enough pushing, enough drive and motivations, I personally know it could go far. We personally will push this out there for people to note what hard work and talents may pay off to do. Of course that’s not to say anyone else who does this is far from talented or far from skilled, this is just to show that we want our friend to go far with her work, and with how she puts pen to paper. We’ve seen her work, we’ve known first hand that she’d either become a great artist, or a great writer. And look, from what we say.. yes she’s pulled both off right here in this moment in time.

Valuing people for their talents or perhaps interests lays important to us. We want Ruffled to feel on cloud nine, knowing that she’s got friends backing her up and knowing people should see how incredible her work lays out, no matter how absurd it may look or sound on paper or in words.. it’ll probably mean that the lore has a raw purpose, because I feel mildly complex lore quite entertaining.. and again another skill she’s acing at!

Enough of our ramble now.. but I want everyone to know you go far. I want them to see your immaculate work, your skills.. I want you to prosper, even if sometimes we can’t always show that to you. We think you’re important, skilled, clever, kind, and you always never fail to make an introject alter missing a friend in source feel as if they’ve got a friend they’ve missed (for example, you’re like Ross Macdonald to the 1975 boys in system) and I find that special as you’re like Will to my James. Whatever happens, we don’t fade apart okay, we stick together. And if people hate on your work, oh boy well come out all guns a bloody blazing.. they just haven’t seen the raw talent that we see in school every day and the attentive literate ability to which you have, sometimes more than us or even our academic alter Bedford, (/lh, just joking here). Just, ah.. everything about you as a whole is like a manifold of different knowings, it’s almost like a story to find more on. Like we say, the art you produce, incredible. The writing, the headcanon concepts, the way you just think up these somewhat wild and perhaps a little zany ideas but to see them come alive as something as like a full fledged story it really is a natural talent which you seemed to just have right there in your genes. Again, it’s amazing to be friends with someone that’s so innovative in many ways, it’s like seeing an alternate us but with perhaps deeper meaning. I appreciate you for being that.

[GO CHECK OUT HER BLOG! @ruffled-wings ]

(again our friend is very talented, cool, funny all that cool stuff. she may start showing her writing like how we’re doing with our fixation on The 1975, and I would love to see her writing up on here personally! Go show our mate the love that she deserves 🫶]

- written by James, Healy, George(The 1975) and Hann (on behalf of everyone in our system though, of course! you’re like family to us <3/p)

#appreciation post #friendship #hazbin hotel #hazbin au

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fatalism-and-villainy · 9 months

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3, 13, 17!

3. Describe the creative process of writing a chapter/fic

Very broad question! I think in terms of what inspires me and how the shape of a fic comes into being... I usually have a few visual scenes, moments, or affects, that loom large in my mind. Writing a fic is a matter of yoking together those different scenes, moments, affects, etc. in a way that makes thematic sense. A lot of fics are to some degree inspired by one-on-one chats with friends, and knowing at least one other person will be interested in reading it really helps a lot with the process - I think of this as the "I care for other none" approach.

When it comes to actually writing, I usually put on an album in the background and task myself to write for that amount of time - it has a clear end time attached and thus minimizes pressure on myself.

13. what’s a common writing tip that you almost always follow?

I am seriously blanking on common writing tips that I actually like. I suppose one that I try to follow, though I often have to consciously hold it in my mind, is that not every sentence needs to be groundbreaking prose. It's necessary to have some scaffolding to get the characters from point A to point B! The loving and detailed description goes to the stuff that's actually important.

17. What do you do when writing becomes difficult? (maybe a lack of inspiration or writers block)

Honestly, nothing benefits me more than just taking a break. If a draft is giving me problems, distance and time often makes it seem more surmountable and less scary, and lets me come back to it with a fresh mind and regained enthusiasm for the project. Sometimes writing something else that feels more urgent, rather than trying to force myself to work on "the" primary WIP, can help the primary WIP feel more doable. For example, I wrote the Will/Jack fic in... iirc a little over a week? while my current Lassification of Will Graham fic (not the actual title) was pending. Now, I've returned to the latter and actually feel like I can see the end in sight.

Also, a nice thing about being a fic and meta person is that when one form of writing feels out of reach, I usually turn towards the other. The reason I started writing fic at all (back in 2020) was because I was tired of rehearsing for others' attention via writing meta, and wanted to just retreat into my own world/interpretation of canon in a medium no one could criticize (at least directly to me). But sometimes when writing fic feels elusive, I turn to meta, because it's a more colloquial writing style that doesn't have to be as "conclusive" or self-contained.

#fic talk #novatoure #replies #awkwardly memes

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under-write-reblogs · 1 year

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To one of my lovely mutuals Edgy / @a-very-tired-raven , I apologize for being slightly late with your b-day present. (And for being unable to think of a good, catchy title for this one-shot) But I hope you enjoy this quick, short story nonetheless… (sorry it wasn’t longer).

You and your gremlin husband are adorable! And I hope you like it.

As much as you loved your date-mate… he could be annoying when he wanted to be.

Most of the time it was all in good fun. You both enjoyed the teasing and the theatrics of your relationship… but today, he was just being obnoxious.

You both had recently gone to see his favorite musical Hamilton... not the Broadway version, obviously, but the one performed by the Ebbot College students. It had been a lot of fun, and you could tell a lot of effort went into the production of it… but now he was hooked on the music again.

To be fair, so were you, but you were at least rotating throughout the songs. The perfect mixture of all the nostalgic tunes that made you fall in love with the show in the first place.

But on his agenda for the day was to sing the same one… over, and over, and over again.

How does a ragtag volunteer army in need of a shower

Somehow defeat a global superpower?

How do we emerge victorious from the quagmire?

Leave the battlefield waving Betsy Ross' flag higher?

Yo, turns out we have a secret weapon

An immigrant, you know and love, who's unafraid to step in

He's constantly confusin', confoundin' the British henchmen

Ev'ryone give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman

Lafayette!

The worst part was the slight variations he would do each time he restarted the song. It was mostly him singing in different voices or accents or styles, but to mix it up and make it more confusing, he’d do different characters in the play and even random actors and characters from other shows.

And while most of the time you found it hilariously entertaining to hear your boyfriend talk in so many different voices…. but if you heard that song one more time.

I'm takin' this horse by the reins makin'

Redcoats redder with bloodstains

Lafayette!

And I'm never gonna stop until I make 'em

Drop and burn 'em up and scatter their remains, I'm

Lafayette!

Watch me engagin' em! Escapin' em!

Enragin' em! I'm-

Lafayette!

I go to France for more funds

Lafayette!

I come back with more guns

And ships

And so the balance shifts

To be fair… it's not like you were really doing anything important. Just a mobile game on your phone you randomly downloaded on your phone cause you were bored.

But it was pretty addicting… and you just. wanted. to. beat. this. level!!

Kind of difficult to focus on and accomplish when your six-foot skeleton date-mate was dancing around the room, singing in more and more absurd voices while laughing at your frustration every time you failed and had to start over, giving him an accusing glare each time.

The jerk. But he was your jerk.

You knew the reason he was being so intentionally annoying was because he wanted your attention. …So why not give him exactly what he wanted?

On his next pass by, you reached out to snag him by the waist, pulling him towards you.

Seeing as how you were sitting on the couch, it ended up being a kind of awkward shuffle to get situated, but you managed. And giving yourself a moment to think about how to het even with the guy, you lean in to kiss him. Putting an end to any further nonsense by keeping him occupied in the best way possible.

When you pulled back, his eyelight looked a little hazy.

Perfect.

"You know what I like about you?” You could tell you definitely had his attention now. “I like your ridiculous sense of humor. I like your creativity, and all the pranks and jokes you can come up with on the spot. I like your voice and all the mimicry you can do with it.”

You couldn’t help but list off a couple of other things about your boyfriend.

Everything ranging from his appearance to his sense of style… with all of it leading up to "And I love you… but."

You hesitate. Initially, the plan was that you would gently push him off you to land on the floor before telling him he was annoying… but with the unguarded, happy look he was giving you now, that seemed mean.

"But I don't think love is a strong enough word." You lean down and kiss him again, tossing your phone onto the couch beside you. All your irritation from earlier gone. …Who needed to beat video game levels anyway? You had something much more important in front of you. What could possibly be better than that?

#undertale #undertale fic #edgy #ratsoh writes #swapfell #cash #(cash and edgy sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G!)

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Bit of a ramble here..

Despite the recognition of the strength of Army, there is always talk about getting the attention of the general public, not just relying on the fandom. And it sort of takes on a new light (importance?) when considering how the fandom is changing (devolving).

Who has the potential to expand outside of the fandom? And where? Because the automatic answer is probably JK. Clearly the company's goal is to have JK be the mainstream breakout. And I think that's JK's goal as well -- and it makes sense. You can only be the golden maknae so long; if you are the lead vocal of the biggest K-pop group, etc. He's talented and he has a huge operation behind him pushing for it. I think he'll continue to see more mainstream success as a solo artist. But I also wonder what the challenges are....Racism and xenophobia, sure. The competitive landscape and short attention span. But also as much as he is pushing for mainstream success, he's also pulling back in other ways: deleting Instagram, relying on weverse, in many ways doubling down on the fandom. Those things may change but it's interesting to note that being his instinct/comfort.

I think Tae is a really strong case for building a non-Army fandom. I think he is putting in the work to build a non-Army fandom because he's building recognition outside of K-pop into other genres. That may be less mainstream but also will like be more constant/reliable and allow for more distinct recognition. He's also being really creative in how he's working around/outside of the company.

I think Namjoon and JHope are the others who are quietly building out individual fandoms in more underground/indie spaces. I could see them both collaborating and creating more in those spaces. Yoongi is a mix. I think he did some of this work earlier than the others with his mix tapes and as a result has a bigger/more solid base than the other hyungline and he's sort of happy with that.

JM is interesting. I lean more towards an intensely solo base. And I think that will work to support him within the fandom (like streaming) but won't encourage growth outside of it.

Anyway just random thoughts.

Gonna reply to some bits of your random thoughts.

Jungkook deleting instagram was his personal choice, but I do wonder if having it would’ve helped during the success of Seven. Tiktok was a smart reparation.

Taehyung is building his connections in every field and that’s the smartest thing an artist could do, he’s insanely talented and devastatingly beautiful, he just needs to be treated fairly by his company.

Hobi is getting recognized more after OTS, the collab with Jcole, he’s building his name in the hip hop scene. Namjoon more on the indie side. Yoongi is my fav in the rapline, but his solo base is not that strong.

I said it already, but Jimin is still navigating through genres and he’s taking the kpop routes, so I’m curious of what he will do. He’s still very connected to the group.

Stay tuned for Seokjin!

#i added random thoughts as well #sorry for the late reply 💋#ask #bts #fandom discourse

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