resource blog.

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THINGS TO KNOW:

for the time being the ask box will remain off. unfortunately there is too much negativity in the rpc that i don't feel safe having it on. i will post things based off shows/movies/musicals/albums that i may fall into interest with or that buddies may bring to my attention.

inbox prompts positivity

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you are not always going to be the priority when it comes to a reply. no one owes you anything. be patient, be grateful, and enjoy what comes from your partners even if not for you. this is a community, not a two person collab. folks are allowed to write what makes them happy just as much as you are, being excited doesn't mean you get to be rude about it. in fact, the longer it takes the more you can savor it later! support what others write and they'll support you right back.

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learn an oc's universe. you can love a character made by someone, but love the time and effort they've put into the life around that character. there's more to them than their face, name, sexuality, and occupation. they have family. they have friends. they have dreams and aspirations, flaws and interests, likes and dislikes. learn them, know them, appreciate them. respect the time your partners have put into their original characters. ♥

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don't let anyone shame you for writing smut. it's not that serious.

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hey. i'm glad you're part of the rpc. ♥

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repeat after me: i am doing this for fun. i am having fun. i deserve to have fun in this space. no one can take that away from me.

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SABRINA CARPENTER'S MAN'S BEST FRIEND. part 2. lyrics from sabrina's newest album. ** feel free to change pronouns/word usage as you please! tw: suggestive & language

NEVER GETTING LAID: "We were so happy." "Why not mix it up?" "I'm so at peace." "I can't drink enough." "I just wish you didn't have a mind." "You said you need me, what gives?" "How did it come to this?" "I know where you live." "I'm not angry." "Love you just the same." "I just hope you get agoraphobia some day." "I think this schedule could be very nice." "Call up the boys." "Crack a Miller Lite." "Watch the fight." "Us girls are fun, but stressful." "You got a right hand anyway." "I was so confident."

WHEN DID YOU GET HOT? "'Bout time I get back on the horse to the rodeo." "I'm at the prospect convention." "[name], don't you know [name]?" "And I was like huh." "When did you get hot?" "I could look you up and down all day." "I did a double take." "Take me to naked Twister back at your place." "Congratulations on your new improvements." "I bet your light rod's, like, bigger than Zeus's." "Can you lift my car with your hand?" "You were an ugly kid, but you're a sexy man." "I did not see the vision." "I need a minute." "Here it comes."

GO GO JUICE: "Love when happy hour comes at 10 AM." "I just woke up." "Can't lie, whole week's been tough." "I'm just drinking to call someone." "Ain't nobody's safe when I'm a little bit drunk." "A girl who knows her liquor is a girl who's been dumped." "Sippin' on my go-go juice." "I can't be blamed." "It's super important." "I might have double vision." "That's irrelevant right now." "Are you in town?" "I miss you." "I think about you every minute." "Well, fuck." "Some good old-fashioned fun sure numbs the pain."

DON'T WORRY I'LL MAKE YOU WORRY: "You think I'm gonna fuck with your head." "Well, you're absolutely right." "Your perfect timing couldn't be worse." "It's impressive how you don't read signs." "I'll never call you right back." "I'm making you laugh." "I'll bitch you out when I please." "I still think you love me." "Don't worry." "I'll make you worry." "I'll never let you know where you stand." "Humblin' your ass." "That's some of my best work." "Thought sleeping with you might help be decide." "Thanks for making it worse." "You're internalizing my jokes." "Hope you're feeling lucky."

HOUSE TOUR: "Take your shoes off." "Thank you for dinner." "I had a really great time." "I really loved the conversation." "Well, this is me, but if you have time..." "Do you want the house tour?" "I promise none of this is a metaphor." "What's mine is now yours." "The couch is really comfy." "You don't need to love me." "I'm just so proud of my design." "Never enter through the back door." "We can be a little reckless." "It's a place where your dreams come true." "Are you coming or what?"

GOODBYE: "Guess overnight, your feelings changed.." "I have cried so much." "I almost fainted." "Goodbye means that you're losing me for life." "Did you forget that it was you who said goodbye?" "You don't get to be the one who cries." "Can't have your cake and eat it too." "The feeling's so specific." "Wanna punch you ever other minute." "You used to love my ass." "Forgive my French, but fuck you, ta-ta." "On the flip side!" "Shit, when did you get here?" "Go put on some clothes." "Goodbye."

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SABRINA CARPENTER'S MAN'S BEST FRIEND. part 1. lyrics from sabrina's newest album. ** feel free to change pronouns/word usage as you please! tw: suggestive & language

MANCHILD: "You said your phone was broken." "Didn't know we started." "Won't you let an innocent woman be?" "Half your brain just ain't there." "Why so sexy if so dumb?" "If I'm not there, it won't get done." "I choose to blame your mom." "Fuck my life." "I like my boy(s) playing hard to get." "I like my men all incompetent." "I'm not choosing them."

TEARS: "I get wet at the thought of you." "Baby, just do the dishes." "Remembering how to use your phone." "Consider I have feelings." "Why are my clothes still on?" "I'm like oh my god."

MY MAN ON WILLPOWER: "He's clingy." "He's loving." "He wanted all four of my personalities." "I don't recognize this." "Can I return it?" "This one's bullshit." "My man is on his willpower." "He fell in love with self-restraint." "It's gettin' out of hand." "He used to be literally obsessed with me." "I'm suddenly the least sought after girrl in the land." "He's busy." "He's workin'." "He doesn't have time for me." "What in the fucked up romantic dark comedy." "The joke can be over now." "Where he's gone, God only knows."

SUGAR TALKING: "Put your loving where your mouth is." "Your sugar talking isn't working tonight." "Get your sorry ass to mine." "Do you win a prize?" "Aren't you tired of saying a whole lot of nothing?" "You tell me that you want me." "Save your money." "Stop makin' me cry." "It's verbatim what you said last week." "It's your seventh last chance."

WE ALMOST BROKE UP AGAIN LAST NIGHT: "Bullshit repeats itself." "Is that how the saying goes." "Been hear a thousand times." "Is what it is." "It's predictable." "All the i love you's and i'm sorry's were said." "We had our sex." "We made amends." "Called it a false alarm." "We almost broke up again last night." "He starts working out." "I know how it looks." "I know how it sounds." "You say we're driftin' apart." "Yeah, I fucking know." "Big deal." "We've been here before." "Gave me his whole heart." "I gave him head."

NOBODY'S SON: "I hope you're great." "I think it's time we took a break." "I can grow emotionally." "That's what he said to me." "Here we go again." "What a familiar feeling." "I'm one they call for a third wheeling." "He's like the rest." "Me? No, yeah, I'm good." "Just thought that he eventually would cave in." "No siree." "He discovered self-control." "That boy is corrupt." "He sure fucked me up." "I'm talking 'bout your baby."

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don't drop people because they won't ship with you. respect their boundaries and take a different approach. there are so many directions you can take with dynamics. pick one and have fun!

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do what makes you happy when it comes to writing. make a new blog. delete drafts. clear your inbox. change your url. change your alias. do whatever makes sense to you because this hobby is yours to curate to your liking. be respectful of others, but don't let anyone ever disrespect you. you have a place here. no matter what. ♥

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single/exclusive shipping doesn't mean you can't write with someone. broaden your thoughts. there's more than romantic connections. ♥

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take your time. write when you can. anyone who pressures you to write faster, sooner, or immediately doesn't deserve what you're going to write. friends, mutuals, and other writers know that things come at their own pace. it's okay to be excited for things, but never feel that it means you have to rush. let it take a day, a week, or a month even... but never feel that you have to do something quickly just to meet a "quota". there is no quota when this is all meant to be fun. enjoy your hobby, it's not a job.

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just a reminder: you can write for one person, multiple people, or literally no one and still be part of the rpc. no one can tell you otherwise. you are welcomed here just as much as the next person and it doesn't hinge on you constantly writing. you have a place in this community no matter your activity levels. ♥️

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platonic ships are just as valid as romantic ships.

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write what you want. write what makes you happy. if writing something sad is your current jam? write something sad. if you're feeling the horny vibes? go with them! maybe you want angst! maybe you want laughter! maybe you just want to do the thing that's been rattling around in your head! DO IT!! don't let anyone or anything ever discourage you from writing that thing you wish to write. in that same breath please always take your time in doing it. never rush or push yourself. this is meant to be fun and you are allowed to do things on your own time. all that to say-- the world is yours to build and create when it comes to writing. run with it. ♥️

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LADY GAGA'S MAYHEM. lyrics from lady gaga's newest album. ** feel free to change pronouns/word usage as you please!

DISEASE : “There are no more tears to cry” “You’re worse than you’ve ever been.” “I could be your antidote tonight.” “I could play the doctor.” “I could make you believe.” “I can smell your sickness.” “You’re so tortured when you sleep.” “Plagued with all your memories.” “You reach out and no one’s there.”

ABRACADABRA : “Keep your mind on the distance.” “Hold me in your heart tonight.” “In the magic of the dark moonlight.” “Save me from this empty fight.” “Like a poem said…” “You’re both in a trance.” “Cast your spell on the night.” “Watch it burn.” “Don’t waste time on a feeling.” “Use your passion.” “Sing for me a sinful melody.”

GARDEN OF EDEN : “Go get your friends.” “Meet me on the floor.” “You’re out of candy.” “You started slurrin’.” “I’m falling over.” “I could be your girlfriend for the weekend.” “You could be my boyfriend for the night.” “My excuse to make a bad decision.” “I’ve been feelin’ this familiar feeling.” “I’ve known you my whole life.” “You’re turnin’ green.” “This chick’s a machine.” “Her friend is way more fun.” “You can’t hear her with the music on.”

PERFECT CELEBRITY : “I’m made of plastic.” “You push and pull me.” “I don’t hurt at all.” “I talk in circles.” “You say ‘I love you’, I disintegrate.” “I’ve become a notorious being.” “You love to hate me.” “I’m the perfect celebrity.” “You make me money.” “I’ll make you laugh.” “I look so hungry.” “But I look so good.” “Hope it gets you high.” “Sit in the front row.” “Catch me as I rebound.” “Save me.” “I can’t be found.” “Hollywood’s a ghost town.”

VANISH INTO YOU : “Saw your face and mine in a picture.” “It was cold in the summertime.” “Two lovers regret their time.” “Once in a blue moon.” “I forget you.” “You’ll be mine.” “Do you see me? “I’ve been waiting for you.” “Can I vanish into you?”

KILLAH : “Standin’ on the corner.” “Smokin’ that grass.” “The boys all pass me by.” “I’m a murderer in disguise.” “You wanna be cool.” “You’re makin’ me mad.” “Bite my lip.” “It tastes so good.” “I gotta be bad.” “I’m gonna get you home.” “I’ma be your full time bedroom demon.” “I’m gonna make you scream.” “I’ll be your fantasy.” “I’m a killer.” “You’re gonna die tonight.” “I’m lighin’ up my final cigarette.” “If I get you alone…”

ZOMBIEBOY : “We about to be up all night.” “Put your paws all over me.” “See you over there in the back.” “Your girlfriend isn’t here.” “Lookin’ angry and tired, like you’ve been up for days.” “‘Cause you’re an animal.” “It just can’t be this way.” “I can’t see straight.” “My hands are tied.” “Think you’re really sly,” “Like a lion on the hunt.” “Bet you’re thirsty over there.” “I don’t want you to stay.” “I can’t watch you walk away.” “I’ll think about you in my dreams.” “You’re better off a fantasy.” “Goodbye.”

LOVEDRUG : “Need your love.” “I’ve got a poem in my throat.” “I hear the music.” “They come on faster than they go.” “Another round.” “I know this time I won’t escape.” “I need you tonight.” “I’m gonna fight the feelin’ instead.” “I don’t wanna feel.” “I don’t wanna cry.” “I’m gonna dance until I feel alright.” “I just need a dose of the right stuff.” “I just need a hit of your love drug.” “Thought we’d last a lifetime.” “My heart is in a bind.”

HOW BAD DO U WANT ME : “The good girl in your dreams.” “I know you wish that she was me.” “How bad do you want me?” “You’re not the guy that cheats.” “You’re afraid that she might leave.” “‘Cause you like my hair.” “You like the bad girl.” “She’s on your mind.” “But I got a tattoo.” “Even good boys bleed.” “You love the rush.” “I’ll make your heart weak.” “I’m here to kiss you in real life.” “‘Bout to cause a scene.” “You panic in your sleep.” “You feel like such a creep.” “You’re so fucked up.” “That girl in your head ain’t real.”

DON’T CALL TONIGHT : “Don’t call tonight.” “I can’t believe all the things that you said.” “I need to cry to feel alive.” “I beg to come back around.” “I’m so addicted to your lies.” “They’re your eyes.” “Unless you wanna hurt me.” “It’s not because you care.” “You’ll desert me.” “I can hear everything.” “My head is on fire.” “It’s hard to blame you.” “The sun is risin’.” “We twist the knife too many times to say goodbye.” “Drivin’ home to your favorite song.” “‘Cause you’re all alone.” “Your heart beats fast ‘cause you’re in the zone.” “You know you’re right where you belong.”

SHADOW OF A MAN : “Standing in the shadow of another man.” “Life ain’t under pressure.” “I got a plan.” “I can’t get enough.” “‘Cause I start believin’.” “My voice gets tough.” “Now I got this feelin’.” “I won’t be used for my love.” “I don’t wanna fade into the darkness.” “Show me the light.” “I’m about to be there.” “Watch me.” “I swear.” “You’ll become a lie.” “Can’t ignore the voice within.” “A woman can’t lose.” “You still pretend.”

THE BEAST : “Turn on the music.” “I see panic.” “Who rang the alarm?” “I see you shiverin’.” “Your eyes are red.” “Your soul is gone.” “You’re out of breath.” “Tick-tock.” “You’re almost out of time.” “There’s a change in you that I have heard.” “You kept this secret for so long.” “You whisper and it burns.” “You can’t hide who you are.” “Your heart’s racin’.” “You’re growlin’.” “We both know why.” “Turn off the lights.” “I wanna feel the beast inside.” “I know you’re hungry.” “I wanna watch you turn tonight.” “The girls are scared of you.” “You’re so misunderstood.” “You got your hands a little red.”

BLADE OF GRASS : “How does a man like me love a woman like you?” “Hold me until I die.” “I’ll make you brand new.” “I’ll be your queen without a crown.” “I’ve been so lonely.” “We’ll make it last.” “I fall into your eyes.” “I’ll give you something.” “It’s no diamond ring.” “Forever’s not enough.” “A song we’ll both sing.”

DIE WITH A SMILE : “I just woke up.” “I just woke up from a dream.” “You and I had to say goodbye.” “I don’t know what it all means.” “I survived.” “I realized.” “Wherever you go, that’s where I’ll follow.” “Nobody’s promised tomorrow.” “I’ma love you every night like it’s the last night.” “I’d wanna be next to you.” “I’d wanna hold you just for a while.” “I don’t even wanna do this anymore.” “‘Cause you already know what you mean to me.” “Our love’s the only war worth fighting for.”

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just a reminder: you can write when you want and with who you want. it doesn't matter how many threads you have going with one person. if that's who you want to respond to then respond to them! if you want to answer a meme for just them? go for it! your friends, your mutuals, the people who stick around? they understand. they get it. they have their people too. so never feel like you aren't doing enough or that you have to respond to others. do it when you can and when you feel up to it. this is for fun. this is rp. it's not a job. we do it because we love it and if that means writing for one person more than others? so be it. no one has a right to get mad at you over it.