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Does this blog need a presentation post?

Don't know but I'm going to make it anyway.

Hellow fellow people of this world! Welcome!

In this blog you can find a miscellaneous of various things that I appreciate. It's my personal warehouse.

Feel free to look for stuff that you like and to come here whenever you want.

But if you want a more serious blog, please go @aslothslangblr.

Thanks.

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August Writing Challenge

Hello, my fellow writers. I have created this writing challenge with scenario based prompts to help you write some scenes for your characters. Whether you are working on a novel or fanfiction or have some characters in your head that you don't know what to do with - hopefully this list will help you write some scenes and get to know your characters a little better. There are thirty prompts for the thirty days of August, a mix of angst, hurt/comfort and happy prompts for all types of characters so hopefully they will give you some inspiration.

Feel free to share your writing, a snippet of it or just let me know how you're getting on by tagging me or using the hashtag 'writewithbeth'. I'd love to create a little cozy summer writing community.

Loyalty - write a scene where your character shows loyalty or someone is loyal to them. Alternatively, write a scene where someone betrays their trust. How do they react? 

Reconcile - write a scene where two characters make up after an argument. It could be a huge fight or it could be over something silly. Maybe a game of monopoly gets a bit heated. But they make up, how does that conversation go? Who apologises? Where do they go from here? 

Baking - write a scene where your character(s) are baking. Who are they baking for? Why are they baking? Are they good at it? Is something burning? 

Heartbreak - write a scene where your character gets their heart broken or maybe breaks someone else’s heart. It could be romantic or platonic. What emotions are they going through? How will they get over this pain?

Haunted - write a scene where a character thinks about something they are haunted by. Is it something from their past? Do they feel guilty about something? Do they regret something? Is this something they've been carrying with them for a long time? Can anything make them feel better about it?

Photograph - write a scene where a character finds a photograph of another character from a time before they knew each other. How do they feel about it? How does the person look in the picture? What questions does it lead to? 

Blizzard - write about your character being caught in a blizzard. Where do they go? Who do they turn to? Are they alone? Do they have safe space to get to? Do they end up snowed in with someone? 

Lazy days - write about your character having a slow lazy day. Who are they spending that day with? What’s their routine? Will they make tea and watch the sun rise? Will they go for a walk? What does having a lazy day feel like for them? Is it something they’ve been able to do before? 

Secrets - write about your character sharing a secret with someone. What’s the one thing they think the other person should know? Will it change how they think of one another? Will it explain everything? 

Comfort - write a scene about your character needing comfort. Who would they go to for it? Can they ask for it? Do they like hugs? Or do they just need someone to tell them everything will be okay? 

Midnight - write a scene where two characters meet in the middle of the night, the meeting is unplanned, they both can’t sleep and just happen to find themselves in the same place. What are they talking about? What led them there? Perhaps they’re two characters that don’t even know each other yet? 

Lock in - write about your character(s) getting locked in somewhere. Are they in danger? Did someone trap them? Are they alone? Are they scared? And how do they get out? 

Used - write a scene where your character realises they’ve been used. Who by? Are they angry? Are they hurt? Will they forgive or seek revenge? 

Homecoming - write a scene where your character returns home after being away for some time. Are they welcomed home with open arms? Who’s waiting for them? What’s changed? 

Anti-hero - write a scene where your character makes a mistake or does something they know will hurt or upset people they care about. Did they do it to hurt them? Did it happen completely by accident? Will they be able to come back from it? 

One bed - (because who doesn’t love this trope) write a scene where for whatever reason there is only one bed and you have two characters. Do they share? Does one take the floor? Do they rock paper scissors to see who has to take the uncomfy looking chair or do they go top and tails but accidentally kick the other in the face? 

Villain - your character comes face to face with the villain, it’s just the two of them, how does the conversation go? Is there tension? Are they stalling for time because they’re in danger? Or has the villain been defeated and your hero is trying to work out what to do next? Will they hate them? Forgive them? 

Bad day - write a scene where your character is having a really bad day. Just as they are at breaking point, someone turns up to make it all better. Who is it and what do they do? 

letter - write a scene where your character receives a letter. The letter changes everything. Who is it from and what are they saying? Is it good or bad? 

Sick - write a scene where your character is sick, whether that be a cold, flu, something serious. Or maybe they’re injured. Who comes take care of them? Do they like being taken care of? 

Love confession - write a scene where your character says ‘I love you’. This could be romantic or platonic if you want. How does the other person react? Is it a happy conversation or does everything come crashing down. Was the confession planned or do they just come out with it? 

Nightmare - write a scene where your character is having a terrible nightmare, they see their worst fears and wake up in a state. Are they alone? Does someone come to comfort them? Do they immediately ring someone to talk to them? 

Peace - write a scene where your character feels at peace. Are they in a certain place or with certain people? What gives them the feeling of peace? Have they managed to achieve whatever they’ve been fighting for?

Grief - write a scene where your character loses someone. Grief hits them hard. Are they angry or sad? Are they howling in pain from their loss? Are they isolating themselves? 

Family - write a scene where your character is with their family. Do they get along with their family? If not, why. If they do, is their family their safe space? Who are they closest to? Is it a found family as opposed to blood related?

Amnesia - one of your character hits their head and gets amnesia. They forget almost everything about themselves. Do they remember the other character? Or have they forgotten them too? And how does this affect them? 

Guilt - write a scene where your character fails at something which results in something bad happening to someone they care about. How do they handle the guilt that comes with it? Do people blame them for it? 

Kiss - write a scene where two characters kiss. Is it sudden? Have they liked each other a while? Is it driven by something else? A ‘couldn’t think of another way to shut you up’ kind of situation? Is it a goodbye kiss? Is this how it ends? Or is this only the beginning. 

Goodbye - write a scene where your character has to say goodbye to someone that they care a lot about. They don’t know when they’ll see each other again or if they even will see each other again. How does that conversation go? 

A team - write a scene where your character realises that someone is on their side. How do they feel? Is it someone they didn’t expect to be on their side? Are they used to being alone so it’s a new feeling? 

Happy writing, everyone. I look forward to seeing what you create!

[everythingfox]

Beatboxing birb

[aslothsideblog]

Scusate ma io ora scopro che non posso votare perché ho Fastweb in tutti luoghi e in tutti i laghi?

Mi sento esclusa.

[2stelle]

Angelina Mango con Il quartetto d'archi canta "La rondine" | Sanremo 2024

[aslothsideblog]

Madre: ma chi è questo?

Io: quello che si è limonato Fedez l'anno scorso

Madre: aaaaaah ora ricordo!!!! *procede ballando*

[stoopidassjamesfranco]

[stoopidassjamesfranco]

"fine prima parte"

[omarfor-orchestra]

SE QUESTA È L'ULTIMAAAAA

[casual-asexual]

marco maestro di yoga ci fa fare un respiro prima di iniziare

[bubblpuff-10]

Choosing the grey cat and then marrying Elliot is a cannon event for us Elliot lovers

I will not be convinced otherwise

[sweetlucygray]

sadly the only copy of s10 of thg i found is in the spanish dub but the only thing theyre saying is i love you and i know thats not right so can someone hook me up with their panem plus pleasee

[inky-duchess]

WorldBuilding Ask Game

Here is a little ask game for WorldBuilding in your WIP to pad out one country or all of them! Use it for yourself or ask a friend and spread some love. Focus on a particular section and have fun!

Geography

What does your world look like? What's the biome? Are there different ones?

Are there any oceans? If so, are they accessible? Are they a reliable source of travel and food?

Are there any rivers in your world? Any lakes? What's the longest river? Deepest lake?

Is there a safe supply of drinking water? If not, why not?

Are there mountains in your world? What's the highest one?

What is the weather like? How does this effect life?

What animals inhabit the world? What animals are indigenous or considered exotic?

What are some natural features your world is famous for? Is your world considered beautiful?

How many countries in your world?

How are countries divided? By natural lines or by agreements?

Population

What's the population like? Is it large or sparse?

Is there any factors in population density? Do more people live in a certain area more than elsewhere? Why is that?

Are there different peoples living in your world? If so, how do they get on?

How important is nationality? Are foreigners tolerated? Or are they unwelcome?

What countries get on? What countries hate one another?

Are there any important cities? Why are they important?

What's the architecture like? Are there any outside influences?

What's a typical building material? What's considered an expensive feature to include?

What is infrastructure like? Are roads and railways in good condition?

Is there public transport? Is it reliable?

Government

What system of government does your world adhere to? Is it popular?

Where is the seat of government?

Are there different governmental agencies?

Are there political parties? If so, what are their goals?

How much control does the government have over the average person?

Can your people vote? If not, why not? If so, who has/hasn't the right to?

Are there any parties or organisations that oppose the government?

How does the government crack down on sedition?

Are people allowed to criticise the government? If so, how? If not, how do they get around it?

How are laws made? Who makes them?

Is there any odd laws in your world?

What are some punishments to crime? Are they considered fair?

What crimes are unfathomable for the people?

Who handles justice? Is justice obtainable for all?

Are there any police? What's their reputation?

What role does the military play in your world?

Who controls the army? Head of state or government as a whole?

Is it considered a good career path?

Who can join the army? Are there any restrictions?

What is your world's stance on war? Are there any neutral parties? Or particularly warlike ones?

Commerce and Trade

How is trade done?

Is currency universal or dictated by region?

How is your economy going? What effects it?

What trade is your world known for?

What are some exports? What must your world import?

Are any goods considered luxurious?

What services are available in your world? What services are niche?

What sort of work is common? Is work readily available?

Who is expected to work?

Are workers treated fairly or unfairly?

Are there any ways workers are protected? If not, what are some consequences?

Is your world more reliant on technology or on labour?

Is agriculture possible in your world? If so what can your people grow?

How big is industry? What goods can your people make?

What resources can your country exploit?

What are some barriers to trade and commerce?

Is your nation known for quality? Or Quantity?

Who does your country trade with most often? Who do they boycott?

Are there any major ports in your country?

Are there any banned goods? If so, is there a black market for their purchase?

Society

How society expect one to behave in public? Are there different expectations for different people/genders/ranks?

Is there a social order? Can one move up the ranks?

Is there any considerations made on account of rank, gender, age or position?

What is considered a social faux pas?

Are there any gestures or actions that are considered rude or socially unforgivable?

What would utterly shock somebody to see somebody do?

What are some opinions that are normal for your world but can be considered subversive in real life?

How can one rise up the status ladder? Is there much trouble to do so?

What denotes a person's place in society?

How is life different in cities compared to life in the countryside?

Daily life

Where would someone go to buy their weekly shop? Is food easy to come by?

What would be the daily routine of the wealthy? The common man?

How is hygiene handled in your world? Where does one go to spruce up?

What would be some day to day tasks one might face?

What is the favoured means of travel?

Are there any problems in your world that could effect a daily routine? Potholes? Gigantic spiders? Acid rain?

What ammenties would an average person expect to have access to?

Where would one go if they are injured or ill? What's healthcare like?

Do people feel safe where they live? Are there any places somebody might face danger?

How do people communicate? Is it difficult? Why?

What do people do for fun? What's considered normal fun versus hedonistic?

What pastimes are common? What kind aren't?

Is education valued?

Is there access to education? If so, for who?

Are the population educated? If so to what extent?

Family Life

What is the typical family set up?

Is extended family important?

Who can be considered family? Who can't be?

Is marriage considered a duty? Or is it more of a personal choice?

Is divorce possible?

Can people adopt children?

What happens to orphaned children?

Are children important? If not, why not? If so, why?

What are some typical toys children play with?

What are some games children play with one another?

How is in charge of household chores?

Is there a hierarchy in families?

Are children expected to take on certain roles?

What is the living situation like between the different ranks? Are the roles different?

What's considered the proper way to raise a child?

Culture and Languages

Are there multiple cultures in your world? How do they differ? Do they mesh well together?

How are cultures similar? How are they different?

Are there any traditions in your world? How important is tradition?

What are some rituals your culture undertakes?

Are there any special days? Events?

What are some traditional values in your world? Does it effect daily life?

Are there traditional clothes for your world? Are they something somebody wears on a daily basis or just on occasion?

Are there any rules around what people can wear?

What would be considered formal dress? Casual dress?

What would happen if somebody wore the wrong clothes to an event?

What languages are spoken in your world? If so, how do they sound?

Are there any dialects? If so, how do they sound?

Are most people monolingual? Or bilingual? Or multilingual?

Are there any languages that are closely related?

What is considered a universal language?

Religion

Is religion a thing in your world?

Is religion a staple of life or just a small part?

Does religion affect politics, personal lives and affiliations?

Is your world sectarian? Or ruled by religion?

What are some influences religion has on daily life?

What sort of religion is it? Monotheistic? Polytheistic?

What are some myths your people believe in?

What common rituals does one undertake on a day to day basis?

How does one please a deity?

Where do your people pray? How do they?

What symbols would denote a follower of a certain belief system to a stranger?

What places or objects are considered sacred?

Are there religious orders? If so, who can join?

Is there tolerance or violence over religion? If so, between which faiths?

Food and Drink

What are some traditional dishes in your world?

What would be a basic diet for the common man?

What's considered a delicacy?

Is there a societal difference in diet? What are the factors that effect diet between classes?

Is there any influence from other cuisines? If not, why not? If so, to what extent?

What would a typical breakfast contain?

What would lunch be?

What would be a typical dinner?

What meals are served during the day?

What's considered a comfort food or drink?

Are there any restrictions on who can eat what or when?

Are there any banned foods?

What stance does your world take on alcohol? Is it legal? Can anybody consume it?

Are there any dining customs? Are traditions?

Is there a difference in formal meals or casual meals? If so, what's involved?

Are there any gestures or actions unacceptable at the dinner table?

How are guests treated at meals? If they are given deference, how so?

Are there certain rules about how one can prepare food?

Are there any restrictions on eating with certain people?

How is food generally prepared by?

History

Who are some notable figures from history?

Who founded the country?

Is history looked back on with fondness? Or do your people rather forget?

Are there any heroes in history? Any villains?

What are some highpoints in the history of your land?

What are some points of history nobody likes to speak about?

Does history effect your land, people, culture, language in the present? If so in what ways?

What historic monuments are still around in the present day? What has been lost?

How do people learn about history? Do they learn the truth? Or just an abridged version?

What's a historical event that is important to the story?

[toss-a-coin-to-your-stan-account]

being a student during peak pandemic was so fucking surreal like. "it's not an excuse to fall behind" I cannot stress enough to you how much A Worldwide Plague Upending Life As We Know It is literally one of The Top Three Reasons to fall behind

[frodo-sam]

TOLKIEN WEEK 2022 (2/2) | day 1: solidarity/comradery

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