#fictional at heart edits

[fictional-at-heart]

“Now is the hour! Riders of Rohan! Oaths you have taken, now fulfill them all, to lord and land!”

Tolkien Week day 7: Favorite minor character- Éomer

#eomer of rohan #eomer #karl urban #lord of the rings #lotr #middle earth #Rohan #fictional at heart edits #tolkienweek

[kiashieart]

you try to hide it. hidden it in plain sight. your heart on your sleeve, boiling over as it drives you forward

#one piece #trafalgar law #trafalgar d water law #law one piece #trafalgar one piece #one piece fanart #you give me a man who acts like he doesn't love #yet literally has heart motifs as tribute to the love and compassion he was once given that he holds so dearly #(head in hands) fictional men made for me to be a freak about ❤ #other caption contemplations where how he barely contains it but his love is bursting at the seams #which i'm now realizing i maybe should've gone with given how that much more ties with the visual metaphor #EDIT: I FORGOT HIS FINGER LETTERS. so i fixed it and changed the caption lol

[keekity]

choose your tech blonde!

#i heart makeovers #me and makeovers r like this 🤞 #or like this 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩 #time to give them their lil tags they earned it #*amanda #*corinne #*erika #amanda and erika are the humble coders & corinne is the face of the brand thats more of a social media expert than a tech expert #but she's definitely the most charismatic of the 3 and has very effective ways of keeping her colleagues motivated & schmoozing investors #ts4 #ts4 edit #ts4 cas #the sims 4 #still not sure what exactly their startup is but i'm leaning towards an interactive fiction app/website that is exclusively sapphic stories #if someone can come up with a name for it they'll give you 40% of the profits and one kiss on the cheek each

[storyofmychoices]

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!

Olivia Hadley, Merida Rhys (@lilyoffandoms), and Casey MacTavish (@jerzwriter) by the incredible and talented ArtbyAinna (instagram)!

I thought about getting Valentine's art of these three, but then thought it'd be fun to celebrate their achievements and friendship for International Day of Women and Girls in Science instead. All three of these lovely ladies is brilliant and inspiring! They're lucky to have each other just but not as luck as I am to have Lily and Elsa in my life! They're the best! Love you both so much!!!

Learn more about these three in a "Magazine Interview" they did recently!

#olivia hadley #merida rhys #casey mactavish #open heart #fan fiction #edit #magazine edit #lovealexhunt #storyofmychoices #february2024 #open heart fan art #open heart fanart #fan art #my commission #my commissions

[uwmspeccoll]

Steamy Saturday

"Creatures of the twilight . . . . driven to prowl their secret, forbidden underground."

"Here is the half-world of the invert . . . the bitter crises and reckless acts to which his irresistible urges drive him."

Julian, his friend, had broken away from this world of searing desire. . . . And then . . . he had committed a monstrous act. Page had to know why. . . . Because he himself, once, had been Julian's lover. . . ."

Oh, the steamy mystery! Dr. Tony Page is a successful psychiatrist, and when his friend Julian Leclerc, a handsome and talented young barrister -- and Tony's former lover -- is found dead, an apparent suicide, something doesn't seem right, and Tony sets out to uncover the truth. His quest takes him from the parties and pubs of the gay underworld of 1950s London to Scotland Yard and the House of Commons as he uses his shrewd and penetrating insight to find who or what was responsible for Julian's death.

Such is the premise of Rodney Garland's The Heart in Exile, a groundbreaking classic of gay fiction and considered the first gay detective story, published in this pulp paperback edition by Lion Library Editions in 1956. The novel, written by Hungarian émigré Adam de Hegedus (1906-1958) using the pen name Rodney Garland, was first published in London by W. H. Allen in 1953. It was a commercial success and was positively reviewed by mainstream publications, and it continues to maintain a significant presence in the queer cultural imagination. The cover art for this first American pulp edition is by noted American artist Arthur Shilstone (1922-2020).

View other gay fiction posts.

View other pulp fiction posts.

#Steamy Saturday #pulp fiction #gay fiction #gay pulp fiction #romance fiction #romance novels #The Heart in Exile #Rodney Garland #Adam de Hegedus #Lion Library Editions #Arthur Shilstone #cover art #gay men #homosexuality #LGBTQ+ #UWM LGBT Collectioin

[grtmnick]

Emma Swan was convinced that her girlfriend, Regina Mills, had extended an invitation to the famous Mills family Halloween costume ball out of either deviousness or spite.

For Emma, the event was a veritable minefield of potential social awkwardness, only with explosives of a decidedly different sort.

As the blonde's gaze scanned the ballroom, she suffered a heart palpation upon her noticing of the Mills ladies rather provocative choices in costumes.

But, backing out after already arriving was impossible.

Emma instead took a slow, deep, and determined breath, then girded her loins for the immense challenge before her.

(Image source unknown, but thanks to whomever first created ^^!)

#Mills family assets #thirsty Emma Swan #drabble #flash fiction #flash fanfic #flash fan fic #flash fic #fan art #fan edit #swanqueen #ouat fanart #ouatedit #swan queen #emma x regina #emma swan x regina mills #regina mills #the evil queen #zelena mills #the wicked witch of the west #cora mills #the queen of hearts

[positivewitch]

“ Whatever it is, Jacks, you won’t feel the same in a minute.”

✧.* He swallowed gard and clenched his jaw. “ You have no idea what I am feeling now. ” ✧.*

#evajacks #evangeline fox #jacks prince of hearts #jacks of the hollow #jacks x evangeline #ouabh #tbona #tbona spoilers #acftl #ella edit✨ #yalit #yalitedit #ya literature #fictionnet #chaptersnet #fictiondaily #fantasy fiction

[lale-txt]

(picking up the most despicable character known to man by the neck) what if i create a version of you that's actually so loveable?

#what my own writing feels like to me #i enjoy my fictional men a little terrible #yes this is about Naoya again lmao #i hate his guts (cartoonish kissing noises) (arrows shot straight through my heart) (car crash sounds) #he needs to shut up forever (hastily edited censor bars) (heavy beeping over cussing) (squeaky toy noises) #i want him carnally and carnally only #lale.txt

[hallwyeoo]

One thing that never fails to piss me off is how media with straight characters who are in objectively unhealthy relationships is generally enjoyed without judgement, but the second that queer people have media with power imbalances or toxicity or or or it’s a whole fucking THING and we’re disgusting deviants for enjoying it.

#like yeah okay #go back to your k-dramas where the ceo genuinely entraps and emotionally and financially abuses the mc #and your Coleen Hoover books #these people would have a fucking heart attack if they ever met actual older queer people irl #I don’t know #it just really bugs me that when we do it it’s vile and problematic and we’re evil and gross #but when they do it it’s perfectly fine and it’s just fiction and it’s fantasy and it’s whatever #like. wow #text post #sorry for the rant #edit: to clarify. I fucking love kdramas too. please don’t take me talking about the tropes we see often in them as me condemning them.

[mizukagami-takamagahara]

Edited some Lobby Sprites!

I figure uniforms (like these, the NOL uniforms, and the Kaka Clan hoodies) are good practice for art/editing techniques, since they're standardized. I don't have to think too hard- once I know how to make the outfit once, I can focus on learning how to recreate it and make small adjustments, instead of having to immediately rush to learning a more complex costume. Does that make sense???

Comparison with the original sprites from CF below.

Noel (also used her Lobby Sprite B that depicts her as in CT)

Mai

Tsubaki (also used her Izayoi sprite, I liked the colors more)

Makoto

Kajun

#blazblue #blazblue central fiction #blazblue remix heart #mai natsume #kajun faycott #noel vermillion #makoto nanaya #tsubaki yayoi #my edits #bb edits #torifune military academy #in hindsight I might want to edit some of the hair shines/lighting #but these are good for now #ao no imakagami

[ac1d6urn]

How To Rite Gud [Fic]

aka fiction stages, a summary

A bit of introductions first: I am a writer in a now-obscure fandom (what can I say, I am boring and consistent). I have a perfectionist streak, therefore I take notes on how to be better and even try to follow them. I have been reading fan-fiction since the last century. I have even written a few since the beginning of this one. Let me summarise what I wish I’d known about writing back in the day. Namely: How To Rite Gud (Fanfic or not.)

To write well, first, we need to start somewhere and document the scene and the mood, no matter how brief or unpolished. (Because this is a fandom I know, I'm going to jump straight into an old school controversial tumblr ship as an example. Ready? Set? Go!) (Ohnoes!)

Harry slammed the door angrily. Snape's snide remarks were annoying as usual and oddly arousing. The other man exhaled and realised that he wanted Harry as well.

All right, so. Now we have a starting point. We have conflict. And we have some semblance of character progression. But wait, we're not done (I've read a lot of drafts as 'done', trust me! But how do we go beyond that?)

First things first. At the first pass-through at our rough draft, we will need to choose one protagonist, the one that will learn from the scene the most. Once we do so, we will stick to that point of view. In this case, we are choosing Harry, so that means he cannot see what's on the other side of the door or what is going on in Snape's mind. He can try to guess it or wish for it instead.

Harry slammed the door angrily. Snape's snide remarks were annoying as usual, and oddly arousing. Behind the door he heard a sigh. Perhaps Snape felt the same? That couldn't possibly be true. 

All right then, all fixed! Easy enough. Onward.

The next step is to 'show not tell', in terms of emotion. The aim is to identify and remove every direct mention of how the protagonist is feeling (”angry”, “aroused”). We can show or hint at it instead, or we can project his feelings onto guessing how others feel, but Harry has to be the one doing the guessing or the admitting or the denying. In short, let's play a never-ending game of skirting around how the protagonist truly feels as described in one word, but show or hint at it instead with Harry's actions, urges, or dialogue. We'll leave the reader with the satisfaction of discovering the rest since that is one fun part of reading. Ready?

Harry slammed the door. He thought of kicking it for good measure. Snape's snide remarks were about as welcome as a blast-ended skrewt at a Sunday brunch, but there was something else, an odd and guilty visceral thrill, unimportant and untimely. Behind the door, he heard a sigh. Snape? What were the odds of Snape understanding how Harry felt: wrestling with being a freak? Impossible! No one would understand.

Now then. Better?  A bit. We're still not done.

Afterwards, we're going to expand and put anything that can become dialogue, a sound, or direct thought in that format. (Begone, ‘guilty visceral thrill’!) Harry (in denial as an unreliable narrator) is quite a bit of fun to play around with. This is also a good stage to add detail: where are they during this scene? Let's say the dungeons. Snape's domain. Dramatic enough?

Bang!

Harry slammed the door so hard that the hinges squealed and the potion bottles rattled in the aftermath. Bloody things deserved it too, every single slimy jar and every single beetle. If he kicked the door, would they shatter right in that pompous sod's face? Fuck it! Fuck it all! His ears burned hot, even after the ominous ringing stopped. That lesson plan was fine as it was! Great! Bloody perfect! But like a blast-ended skrewt at a Sunday brunch, Snape just had to leave his mark. It's not like the arsehole was teaching the bloody class, not anymore, Harry was, and Snape had no reason to meddle! So of course Snape was just doing what he did best, lurking about, waiting to rile him up. 

Prick!

He leaned forward against the door and pressed his forehead against the polished oak. The boards felt cool.

Someone sighed, right on the other side of the door.

Wait, what was that? Not Snape, surely, can't be. What were the odds? 

What did Snape know about being a freak? Nothing! Not a thing. No one ever does.

All right, now we're onto something. But we're not done quite yet. Challenge accepted? (Y/Y? Of course!) What we're after now is parsing through the draft with a fine-tooth comb, leaving behind no script of the protagonist 'doing things'. This means: no movie script; it turns into a personal real-time diary instead. (The "I am/he was doing the dishes" becomes "the water is too hot; I have to get a new sponge soon"). We are after the direct stream of consciousness, which means precision and detail, no ambiguity. Dialogue works, direct quotes work, immediate thought, concrete detail in recollection of memories or in current setting, anything! Please be creative with 'accuracy' of dialogue or any turns of phrase if it’s true to the protagonist’s stream of thoughts. Grammar rules be damned. Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and lying to oneself or others, depending on the character, is a fact of life. This is the perfect time to inject that into the narrative.

"- of all the times to act like a child!"

"Wait a second, I am not the immature arsehole here!” You absolute twat!

"Oh? Isn't it past your bedtime, Professor Potter?"

Oh, so be it! I’ll bite. "Fine! So what if it is?"

"Mr Potter, for once in your perfect, predictable --"

What's that, you arse? It was so easy to let go. Simply let go of everything. Of the door as well.

Bang! The door slammed so perfect and so satisfying, right in the middle of Snape's smug tirade that the hinges squealed and the potion bottles rattled in the aftermath. Bloody things deserved it too, every single slimy jar and every single beetle. If he kicked the door, would they shatter right in that pompous sod's face? Fuck it! Fuck it all! His ears burned hot, even after the ominous ringing stopped. His lesson plan was fine as it was! Great! Bloody perfect. But like a blast-ended skrewt at a Sunday brunch, Snape just had to leave his mark by pointing out the missing bits. It's not like the meddling git was teaching the bloody class, not anymore, Harry was, and Snape had no reason to meddle! So of course Snape was just doing what he did best, lurking about, just waiting to stab him in the back and twist the paring knife for good measure. 

Prick!

Pressing his forehead against something, anything, like the polished oak of the door, felt like a necessity, something to stave off the headache. The boards felt cool. Stable. Breathe in, breathe out. Right then.

Wait! What was that?

Someone sighed on the other side.

Not Snape, surely, can't be. What are the odds? 

What did Snape know about being a freak? Nothing! Not a thing. He wouldn't even think twice about tonight, hell, he already forgot about it. Did Snape even care? Was it all for nothing then? Their stumbling, stammering, starlit walk back from Hogsmeade. The Astronomy Tower, that slow twist and turn of the telescope as Snape's fingers hovered over Harry's, just for a second, and withdrew, with a nervous twitch...

Screw this. I'm going home. I quit!

So, we're onto something now. The last task is to tweak a few bits. The 'Sunday brunch' may become an 'afternoon tea party'. Italics-as-direct-thought is still off. The class, a Defense class (since Harry is kicked out of what seems like Snape’s Potions classroom.) The pacing is on the right track, the details intrigue us, the conflict is still there. We are getting somewhere. The emotions, the decision, the character progression in this scene (Do you still think I’m a child? -> I am done with you!) is complete. Whew.

And now you know the process. One scene down, a few more to go! (Onward!)

Honestly, this is how 1K drafts become 100K novels. The winning formula seems to be: one protagonist -> in denial with hints at deeper emotion (no explaining feelings) -> with thoughts and dialogue and bias on glorious display -> stream of consciousness controls everything else and all the surroundings or all action is filtered through it. ("The hinges squeaked and the light within was blinding and warm" instead of "he opened the door".) Needless to say, ease up on the plot twists, since writing this way is about x10 word count of whatever you’re expecting right now.

P.S. I've been told to 'finish the fic' already. I don't know what to say, it's a product of three short sentences and one evening and I have way too many drafts. So I'm sharing something better: a formula for making any three sentences into a functional scene. May it unblock you in your next draft. Please write something wonderful.

#writing #fanfiction #fiction #writing tips #writing tip #draft editing #pov #snarry #hp fandom #unreliable narrator #stream of conciousness #direct thought #pacing #dialogue #continuous iteration #show not tell #severus snape #apparently has a heart #enhance #ENHANCE! #proofreading process #snape #snape fandom #pro snape #writers block #fanfiction is fiction #ao3 is a blessing

[fictional-at-heart]

Manifest 2x08 “Carry On”

This was one of the best things to ever happen on Manifest🥰 I’d have been so sad if they had killed off TJ🥺

I can NOT wait until he comes back!!! I watched the first episode of season 4 last night, and plan on watching more *hopefully more than 1* tonight!!

#every tolive scene #tj and olive #tj morrison #olive stone #tolive #garrett wareing #luna blaise #manifest nbc #nbc manifest #manifest netflix #fictional at heart edits

[lady-sybella]

ISMAE RIENNE

Grave Mercy, Robin Lafevers

#ismae rienne #grave mercy #his fair assassin #dark triumph #mortal heart #courting darkness #igniting darkness #sybella d'albret #annith #robin lafevers #litedit #lit edit #literature edit #character edit #bookedit #hfa #books #ya fiction #ya heroine #book heroine

[zeytsbs]

#audio #ay benim gece senin #benegeninincisi #beyzaalkoc #egeninizmiri #fiction #gelmemeyegidenadam #music #playlist #romance #aşk sözü #servamp mahiru #pemerintah pusat siap membantu mengadakan fasilitas isolasi dan karantin #periler ölürken özür diler #kate ferdinand shares rare pic of rio’s children as he returns home from world cup #gül güzeli #i just 🥺🥺🥺🥺 #kingoroot #lol #aşk nerden nereye #maça kızı 8 #ferditayfur #sokak lambası #queer #eflal #neşet ertaş #escritos #education #edit #my heart 🖤

[storyofmychoices]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Celebrating three of the loveliest ladies: Olivia Hadley, Merida Rhys (@lilyoffandoms), and Casey MacTavish (@jerzwriter)

The interviewer sat down with Olivia, Merida, and Casey in the comfort of the diagnostic office, which the boys had since been required to vacate, despite one Ethan Ramsey grumpily insisting that it was his office and he would do no such thing. But today was not about him or any of the men. Today was about the girls! (As all days truly should be.)

Interviewer: Thank you all for joining me today. It's my pleasure to sit down with not one but three young, successful, and distinguished women of science in medicine. Olivia, you're a pediatrician, and Casey and Merida, you both work as diagnosticians. How did you find your passion for medicine?

Olivia: Well, for me, it started when I was a little girl. I loved diagnosing and caring for my bears and dolls. I took my toy stethoscope everywhere, set on saving the world. Now, it's about wanting to make a positive impact in children's lives. The joy of helping them grow up healthy and happy is truly a gift.

Casey: I've wanted to be a doctor as long as I can remember and was drawn to the diagnostic side of medicine early on. The challenge of solving complex medical cases and uncovering the root cause has been a driving force for me.

Merida: Likewise, the puzzle-solving aspect fascinated me. Being a diagnostician allows us to dive deeper into medical mysteries—be a detective of sorts—it's a constant learning experience.

Interviewer: In the fast-paced world of medicine, how do you manage work-life balance, and do you have any advice for others aspiring to do the same?

Olivia: Two words. Self-care! It's definitely about prioritizing self-care and making time for things that are important to me. I've particularly found yoga helpful and have a therapy yoga group once a week with the children at the hospital. I've been trying to convince these two—*tilts her head toward her two friends*—to join me in some cat and warrior poses, but let's just say, my enthusiasm hasn't quite rubbed off on them.

Merida: You know we love you, Liv, but—

Casey: —yoga gives me more stress.

Olivia: *laughs softly* I'll convert them one day. But seriously, it's important to make time to care for yourself. My advice is to remember that you can't take care of others if you don't take care of yourself first.

Casey: The work-life balance is a perpetual juggling act, especially in diagnostics, where cases can be unexpectedly demanding and schedules become unpredictable. Time management and setting realistic expectations are key. It's also important to have a support system, both at work and home and don't be afraid to take a break for a few minutes when you need it. Even a short break can make a difference.  

Merida: In the diagnostic world, there's this constant pursuit of answers to solve the puzzle. To maintain balance, I've learned to compartmentalize. When I'm at work, I'm fully engaged, and when I'm off-duty, I prioritize personal time. My advice is to find what works for you and not feel guilty about taking breaks. Balance is subjective, and it's about finding harmony that aligns with your values and what you need.

Casey: It doesn't hurt to have great friends to fall back on either.

Merida: I can't argue with that!

Olivia: Group hug! *wraps her arms around her friends pulling them in*

The three laugh and tease each other before settling back into the interview!

Interviewer: Edenbrook Hospital is known for its collaborative and supportive environment. How does that dynamic play out in your day-to-day work?

Olivia: Pediatrics often involves collaboration with various specialists to provide comprehensive care. Having a hospital with a culture that encourages teamwork is crucial for our young patients. Sometimes, even the little ones end up with rare and difficult-to-diagnosis illnesses. When that's the case, I'm glad that I have Merida and Casey to reach out to for help. 

Merida: Absolutely. In diagnostics, collaboration is key as well. We consult with each other and different departments to ensure we're considering all angles when tackling a case. We need to make sure we keep an open relationship with all departments so we know they'll be there when we need them. 

Casey: Working in diagnostics, it's really a team effort. Nothing is done solo. We're in it together. It's like having a second, third, or even fourth set of eyes and brains. We share our thoughts and insights, debate until we reach an agreement, and ultimately work together to provide the best care for our patients.

Merida: *laughs* Debate! That's a good word for what occurs between Ramsey and Carrick. But, you're right, at the end of the day, all we do is for the best of our patients. 

Interviewer: Women in science are often underrepresented. How do you navigate this space and inspire the next generation of female medical professionals?

Olivia: Representation matters. By excelling in our respective fields, we hope to show aspiring female doctors that they belong and can thrive in the world of medicine. For me, I want all the little girls I work with to know they are capable of greatness even now when they're so young. 

Merida: It's about breaking stereotypes. We're not just doctors; we're diagnosticians and pediatricians—capable professionals contributing significantly to the medical field. We always look for ways to better ourselves and our field. We work together and support one another.

Casey: Exactly! Collaboration and support are absolutely essential, not just between ourselves and our teams but with younger medical students. Mentorship is crucial. Encouraging young women to pursue careers in science and medicine, providing guidance, and showing them that they can succeed are vital for creating lasting change.

Merida: We were honored to be invited to a local high school last week to speak with some science classes to try to encourage women in the sciences. 

Casey: We've also spoken as guest lecturers at Boston College. It was inspiring to see so many students at the start of their medical journeys.

Olivia: Speaking of starts, I don't think you can ever be too young to be inspired for a future in medicine. I was lucky enough to attend a career day at a local elementary school. It was really cute to see so many potential future doctors running around in their play lab coats! Seriously, I don't know how you two deal with adult patients all day when you could be spending time with little cuties!

Merida: It takes a special person to connect with kids the way you do, Liv. I've seen it firsthand. I think Casey and I are better suited for the medical mysteries of the adult world. Kids need someone with your warmth and patience. You've found your calling, and we've found ours. It's a good balance. The world needs both!

Olivia: Love you! Both of you! I think supporting each other is the best way we can help each other and foster a positive environment for future female doctors and scientists.

Casey: Too often women in the workplace are pitted against one another. Medicine is no exception.

Merida: Overcoming that and moving forward with a mindset of supporting and encouraging each other makes the workplace a better place for all and better for our patients.

Interviewer: Your support of each other is beautiful to witness. You three are not only inspirational doctors but also exemplars of enduring friendship, a bond I'm certain benefits all who walk in the doors of Edenbrook.

#olivia hadley #merida rhys #casey mactavish #open heart #open heart fan fiction #fan fiction #edit #magazine edit #lovealexhunt #storyofmychoices #february2024

[generalstarkov]

"Queenie, herself again, took hold of Maddie’s hand and squeezed it tightly. She walked all the way back across the airfield without letting it go. Maddie closed her eyes and flew again in the ethereal, pale green light. She knew she would never let it go."

Code name verity, Elizabeth Wein

#merry crisis tiff! #i love you books that make me want to edit every quote #i also love you books that break my heart #cnv isn't a popular as it should be #there's also a criminal lack of content #doing my part to fix it #code name verity #elizabeth wein #maddie and queenie #historical fiction