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AV - 25 - he/him : i like to write, play games & try new things

[av-writes-stuff]

I find Richeh's perspective on life really fascinating because I used to have this exact same mindset when I was a child. It boils down to "I hate being forced to learn about/do things I dont enjoy and only want to learn about/do things I like to preserve my sense of self identity". For example she hates tests because you're required to use a specific method to get the answer, and she prefers doing things her own way. She also thinks if she learns too much about things she doesn't like doing, she'll change too much as a person & won't be herself anymore. On the surface that's pretty childish. Eventually everyone has to do things they don't enjoy. Because I used to think like this, I hated school & only put in any effort when I liked the subject. I loved writing, so I worked hard at stuff like Language & Literature. I never got very good grades in most other things until I got older & went to college. I always regret not studying harder & used to really hate my past self for being that way. But I also think that having this mindset saved me from going down some bad paths as a kid/early teenager. I knew a lot of other boys my age who fell into edgy alt right culture because these weirdos they saw on YouTube & other places got in their heads & told them that they can only be loved and respected if they take the red pill or push down their emotions, never open up to their friends, treat women like property instead of people and make being an "alpha" their whole personality. Meanwhile I was exposed to the same stuff at that age & thought: "Sure, I COULD do all that, but then I wouldn't be me anymore." I didn't see the point was in changing for other people to like you, because then you won't like yourself. If people only like this "fake" version of you that you created to please them & hate the real you, what is that even worth? Richeh's mindset might sound immature(cause it is) but there's a strong maturity at the center of it. She'll never compromise who she is for anyone else. That's something that a lot of grown adults have still never learned to do.

I'm really proud of younger me for teaching himself that lesson so early on. He went through so much bullying, peer pressure, and even abuse from kids and adults who told him he was too weird, too dark-skinned, too effeminate or unmasculine. But he never changed. Not unless it was a necessary change in order to grow up.

I've made a lot of mistakes, I've learned and grown a lot. But thanks to my younger self, I'm still my own person. I've never changed my identity just to please anyone else, and that really is worth something in the long run. If I'd changed myself back then, I wouldn't have found people today who love me for me.

All the apprentices are interesting in their own unique ways but Richeh is my favorite because her story made me appreciate the child I used to be. I don't know if he would be proud of me, but I hope he knows that I'm proud of him. I'm proud of us both.

[flowerbleedme]

fanfic is extremely hard

[av-writes-stuff]

if your fic is about odysseus i think youre doing great

[flowerbleedme]

fanfic is extremely hard

[liliththeanarchist]

Hey guys look at this weird and funny sports article I found:)

What football will look like in the future

Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong. Something is terribly wrong.

[miskhos]

tonight i swore a blood oath to the minimum wage workers at my local subway

[adorewritingartistry-deactivate]

The Indispensable Role of Research in Creative Writing

[Large text: The Indispensable Role of Research in Creative Writing]

In the realm of creative writing, the act of crafting a compelling story often appears to be a product of imagination and inspiration. While these elements indeed play a vital role, there is another crucial component that underpins the creative writing process: research. Research may not be as glamorous or romantic as the sudden spark of an idea, but it is the solid foundation upon which great stories are built. Here's why research is the most important part of the creative writing process.

1) Building authenticity and credibility

One of the primary reasons research is essential in creative writing is that it helps establish authenticity and credibility. Whether you're writing a historical fiction novel, a science fiction epic, or a contemporary drama, your story will be situated in a specific time, place, or context. Readers are more likely to suspend their disbelief and become engrossed in your story when they perceive it as authentic and credible.

For instance, if you're writing a historical fiction novel set in the Victorian era, readers will expect you to have an accurate understanding of the social norms, fashion, technology, and political climate of the time. Thorough research will enable you to create a vivid and convincing world that immerses readers in the story.

2) Inspiring New Ideas and Perspectives

Research can also serve as a powerful source of inspiration for creative writers. Delving into a new subject or field of study can open up fresh perspectives, challenge your assumptions, and spark novel ideas. By exposing yourself to a wealth of information and diverse viewpoints, you can enrich your writing and breathe life into your characters and plot.

Moreover, research can help you avoid clichés and predictable storylines by introducing you to unique situations, obscure historical events, or innovative scientific concepts that can inform and elevate your narrative.

3) Fostering Coherence and Continuity

A well-researched story is more likely to be coherent and consistent, with fewer plot holes and logical inconsistencies. By establishing a solid factual basis for your narrative, you can ensure that your story adheres to the rules and conventions of the world you've created, thus maintaining readers' suspension of disbelief.

For example, if you're writing a mystery novel, meticulous research into forensic science, criminal investigation techniques, and legal procedures can help you create a convincing and engaging narrative that keeps readers guessing.

4) Avoiding stereotypes and offensive portrayals

Thorough research is crucial for avoiding stereotypes and offensive portrayals of marginalized groups, cultures, or professions. By gaining a deep understanding of the experiences, histories, and perspectives of the people you're writing about, you can create nuanced and authentic characters that resonate with readers.

In addition, research can help you avoid perpetuating harmful stereotypes or misconceptions that may alienate or offend readers from the communities you're depicting.

5) Enhancing the Writing Craft

Lastly, research can significantly enhance your writing craft by honing your observation skills, expanding your vocabulary, and refining your ability to convey complex ideas and emotions. By studying the works of master writers, analyzing various literary devices, and exploring different writing styles, you can continually improve your craft and push the boundaries of your storytelling.

In conclusion, research is an indispensable part of the creative writing process. It not only bolsters the credibility and authenticity of your story but also serves as a source of inspiration, fosters coherence and continuity, helps avoid stereotypes and offensive portrayals, and enhances your writing craft. By embracing the research process as an integral part of your creative endeavors, you can elevate your storytelling and captivate readers with compelling and believable narratives.

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[av-writes-stuff]

Marcottes and Memories

On the anniversary of the late Mr. Callas’ death, Clorinde usually avoids Navia as much as possible. But after being convinced to break that cycle, she learns a duel between absence and the heart never ends in a draw.

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62873467

(pls consider leaving a comment if you enjoyed :) )

[av-writes-stuff]

A Two-Voiced Fugue

In the first days of Sunday's departure, he struggles to adjust to his new home aboard the Express. But when Tingyun boards the train for a few days while she plans her first destination, the two become more closely acquainted.

When one traveler strives to build up the earth, and another traveler wishes to strike down the heavens, what happens when their Paths intersect?

https://archiveofourown.org/works/62155795

(pls consider leaving a comment if you enjoyed :) )

[daggerhobbit-deactivated2024111]

Reblog if you like the Kane Chronicles and think that they’re underrated

[av-writes-stuff]

complicated romantic subplots are my bread & butter and boy were those romantic subplots complicated

[av-writes-stuff]

A Melancholy Shade of Blue

My house has a lot of natural light that flows in at all hours of the day. Some days the light that comes to visit is bright and cheery, shining with the good graces of the sun and bringing happiness and warmth, in a literal sense, to whoever it touches. 

And sometimes the sun is obscured by clouds, or a passing storm, leaving the light to reflect nothing but the sky itself, painting the windows and floor with a melancholy shade of blue that extends sorrow to every bit of the atmosphere that I live in. 

It's certainly just my imagination, but I've always thought the color and feeling of the natural light that comes to visit my house reflects the way my thoughts drift around in my head. Sometimes those thoughts are closely packed together. Wake up. Make coffee. Get studying. Oh, what's that? No, stay on track. You can do this. On those days the light is bright, it warms my feet as I walk along the wood floor past the dining table. Other times the thoughts are loud and debilitating, and yet far apart. Each one leaves a long, howling echo in my brain of the same dark sensations reverberating over and over again. It's over. You're done for. Might as well give up now, because even if you kept trying it'd be for sake of grasping at straws that are bending away from your hands. On these days the light is a sickly shade of blue, reflected in the exact same pattern of the front door window. It's still beautiful, but I am not equipped to recognize that beauty because of how crushed and hopeless my brain is telling me to be. 

In the end, my two choice are to keep myself focused and busy so my headspace will be bright & hopeful, or lose myself to the machinations of my painful feelings, and have my being once again enveloped in that shade of unsettling blue.

[cigaretteroom-deactivated202508]

writer's strike is amazing actually go girl get that fucking marvel show UNMADE get that fucking gay pirate show CANCELLED get these chronically online fandom bitches' obsessions on HOLD until the corporations learn to pay you your mf money that you deserve

[huffylemon]

[ilovecats4ever]

heehe i need to withdraw fish from my ocean account

[beardedmrbean]

Offshore account

[av-writes-stuff]

i don’t struggle with my sexuality anymore but i do still struggle with how i present it. it’s clear to me by now what exactly I’m attracted to and i don’t feel weird about that anymore.

what makes me feel weird though is all the boxes and hurdles that i feel like every community on earth has for me to jump over or fit into in order to be acknowledged as an “acceptable” member of said community. Cishet allies are alright on paper, but it’s easy to just say you accept something without ever being in a position to really immerse yourself in it, so some of them still end up missing the mark. 

And with how much the LGBTQ+ community prides itself on acceptance, you’d think that just being a part of the movement alone would be pretty cut and dry, but there’s still some people who are strangely obsessed with the idea of everyone who identifies a certain way also thinking and acting a certain way, and they project those ideas onto the community as a whole.

when you combine this with how much racial and economic inequality still exist in the world at large, it makes me think...is this just how humans are? are we built to consider each other in terms of stereotypes and hierarchies no matter what? is that our way of rationalizing people and concepts we don’t understand? will everyone ever be truly equal?

[animentality]

[catpop12343]

reblog to give a lesbian a cup of hot chocolate

[moomoozuzu-deactivated20220918]

Ya'll be like "Shang was having a bi freak out, realizing he was into Ping". NO HE WASN'T. He already knew he was into men. His bisexual freak out was when he realized Ping was Mulan and hey maybe he's into girls too whatdoya know?

[moomoozuzu-deactivated20220918]

Legit you think a bi man who has always been in such a male-dominated space like the army hadn't already figured out that he liked men? Come oooonnnn... It's women he has rarely had contact with and has no idea how to talk to or flirt with (you fight good) I WILL DIE ON THIS HILL.

[moomoozuzu-deactivated20220918]

In "A Girl Worth Fighting For" Shang has zero lines I REST MY FUCKING CASE.

[gottalovecatss]

[moomoozuzu-deactivated20220918]

[socialjusticeace]

I am Looking at these tags my guy

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ppl don’t like to imagine bi ppl coming to terms with being bi after identifying as gay bc they think that’s a downgrade lol. That’s why there’s like 100000 stories about cishets realizing they were bi and like 2 of gay ppl realizing they were bi.

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[true-bean]

My friend showed me a video essay about cigarettes and how they used to be an insanely common thing and that anything about them being unhealthy was pushed wayyy down. And now, despite knowing that, it made me wonder if there’s anything that everyone does now that’ll be that way in like 60 years