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Okay! Trauma Team manga script done! Now to work on- Oh hi Under the Knife 2 how are you doing?
… Oh. WELP. Doesn’t hurt to have another scripting project to work on between pages.
Have an Adel being all happy to work under Derek as his student.
when in doubt just ask a dog
someone send “BOOF!” to your crush/significant other and share the results with the rest of the class please
better response than expected!
IS THIS WHY YOU SENT ME THAT MESSAGE?!
i honestly didn’t expect anything less
new ask meme where u send a boof on anon if im ur tumblr crush
send me BOOF on anon if I’m your tumblr crush ♡
im not gonna get any boofs but lets go
boof at all of you guys wow
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send me BOOF if I’m your crush
send BOOFs
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@every single content creator - you’re doing amazing sweetie ur edits are unmatched the talent u radiate talented brilliant incredible amazing show-stopping spectacular never-the-same totally unique completely-not-ever-been-done-before chefs kiss blows kiss ily
This is your friendly Valentine's Day reminder that your writing is needed and appreciated, and that you - yes, you! - are loved.
Stained glass illustration of Asclepius and his family. (Sans the sons. Couldn’t fit them in. I’ll be doing a separate piece for them later.) Wanted to try and design my own stained glass window and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out too.
Hope the rest of y'all enjoy as well. <3
Just a small side note: please don't ask creators to see their work just to turn around and compare it to another creator's work.
That's rude.
Someone I know asked to see some of my latest art just to compare it with their friend's work. And honestly? That was like a slap to the face. Like you really only want to see my art for that? We rarely talk and that's the first thing you say to me?
Please don't compare creators. We're all creating at our own pace and doing our best
Testing out popular (FREE) writing hacks
There are a lot of writing hacks floating around, tips that are supposed to increase your writing productivity. Well, I tested them, and here are my thoughts:
1. Use Comic Sans
Let’s be honest. When we were in primary school, we typed EVERYTHING in Comic Sans. However, as we got older and more professional, Comic Sans appeared childish and we stopped using it.
Ask anyone what the most unprofessional font is and they’ll probably answer: Comic Sans MS
However, earlier this year the idea of using Comic Sans when writing your first draft started popping up and now, a lot of writers are swearing by it.
So, did it increase my productivity?
YES
I started writing a scene in Comic Sans and I wrote about five pages in like 30 minutes. The words just flowed. I don’t know why this font increases writing productivity, but if it works, I don’t really care why.
So, I would 100% recommend trying Comic Sans for your first draft. Remember, no one’s going to see it. And it’s pretty easy to change back to something like Times New Roman once you’ve finished a scene.
2. Dictation
I’ve heard a lot of professional authors rave about how much time they save by dictating their first drafts. However, a lot of dictation software and microphones are quite expensive. So, I tried the free alternatives at my disposal.
The latest version of OneNote, which comes included in a lot of Microsoft Office packages, now has a dictation feature. I know this isn’t technically free, but it was for me, since I already have Office installed. The OneNote mobile app is free, but I don’t know it is has this feature. And I just used the built-in microphone on my laptop. Google Docs also has a dictation feature, I think, but I haven’t tried it yet.
So, does it work?
The accuracy is surprisingly good. I dictated about three paragraphs this morning and only one or two words were incorrect. Also, OneNote’s dictation doesn’t allow for speaking punctuation, which means you’ll have to add these after the fact. Additionally, few people actually write in OneNote, so you’ll have to paste the text into your document.
Overall, this could be great for someone whose hands are tired of typing or who cannot sit at a desk any longer than their job already requires. However, it doesn’t really increase productivity. This may just be me, but I take longer to think up good sentences when I have to speak them. Then, I have to go back and add punctuation marks and correct some words. And then paste it into my draft document. It’s easier to just write it from the get-go.
However, some authors say that it just takes getting used to. So, maybe if you’re more of a verbal/audio thinker and don’t have your hands available at all times, this is a good hack for you. I just don’t think I’ll be using it much.
3. Writing sprints
This has been around for quite some time, but I only really started using it when I attempted Camp Nanowrimo during my test month. Essentially, writing sprints entail setting a timer for somewhere under an hour and then just focusing on getting as many words written as possible before the timer goes off. There are many published authors who swear by this.
So, does it increase productivity?
Yes. Firstly, it pushes you to write when you wouldn’t have in other circumstances, since it allows you to utilise even the smallest free periods. Have an hour between classes? Find a flat surface and do a writing sprint. Have to study all evening? Do a 25-minute sprint before you start. Secondly, it also helps you get more words down in that time, because you don’t have to worry about what you have to do next or whether your writing is any good. All you focus on is producing as many words as possible before that timer goes off.
So, if you’re a busy person, try using writing sprints here and there to increase your productivity.
4. Writing groups
Many authors enjoy the camaraderie and accountability that comes with writing with a lot of other people, whether it be in a physical space or an online group. There’s a set time everyone in the group will be writing and you keep one another company, checking up on one another’s progress and sharing motivation.
Does it increase productivity?
Not for me. This is largely a personal thing, but I actually get less writing done in the presence of other people. I’m more anxious. I get distracted by other people’s comments. And I constantly find myself wondering when the session will end. To me, writing is a solitary thing. I work best holed up in my room with no one around and no one leaving online comments about their own writing. Yes, I love checking in on others’ progress and sharing my own on Instagram, but only after my writing session has finished.
However, you may find that writing groups work for you. Maybe not being alone is just nicer for you, regardless of whether you get more words down or not. So, this one is definitely dependent on the individual.
5. Background noise
Some writers create signature playlists for each of their WIPs. Some write specific scenes to specific songs. Others use white noise or instrumentals. But it’s clear that writing with some form of background sound works for a lot of authors.
Let me start by saying that I cannot get any work done when listening to music with lyrics. So, I didn’t even try this. Instead, I tried fantasy instrumental playlists on YouTube, rainymood.com and ambient-mixer.com
Does it work?
Sometimes.
If I’m writing a fight scene, listening to epic battle music will help me write it faster. I write at my best during thunderstorms, so rainymood.com definitely increases my productivity. Ambient mixer offers a huge variety of ambient sounds to listen to, ranging from scary woods to driving with the Winchesters. “Quiet library” on ambient mixer helps a lot when I have to study, but not really when I have to write. So, yes, in certain instances, background noise helps me write faster. But, mostly, I enjoy writing in silence or with natural, real-life sounds around me.
Once again, this is purely personal. Regardless, I can definitely recommend the two websites I mentioned above.
So, that’s all I have for you today. I hope that these “reviews” can help you decide which writing hacks will work for you. Remember that my asks are always open for creative writing questions, and that post submissions are always welcome!
Reblog if you found this post useful. Comment if there are any writing hacks you’d like me to try out in the future. Follow me for similar content.
Laika the Martian from Leonideas: Warrior of Earth.
Allura is happy to be home
She's also ignoring me because she doesn't want to get off mum's feet xD
WIP Introduction... introduction
I’ve never really gotten around to introducing any of my WIPs before, so I thought I’d start with Foxes and Fate! Please give me feedback on the blurb, other details I might want to add on, and… how to do a WIP intro in general?
About Foxes and Fate
Lia is out for a night of adventure, throwing caution to the wind after a life spent under the watchful wing of an overprotective mother. When a faery caravan comes to town, boasting itself as “The Best Show here or Otherside,” Lia decides its exactly the excitement she’s been craving. Magical, out of the ordinary, but still close enough to campus for comfort.
Tybee is out for a night of quick fun, looking for an easy score of his favorite fix: other peoples’ luck. When a pretty little bird comes to the show unattached, he moves in, all too ready to mix business and pleasure.
Gil is unlucky to be caught between them both. Originally sent to bring Tybee home, he find the caravan opens his life up to new experiences, and new people. He met Lia and fell head over heels—which was exactly the opening Fate needed.
A magical wager is cast, pitting Gil against Tybee in a gambol for Lia’s Fate. If Tybee wins, he gains the magic that has protected Lia all her life without her knowledge. If Gil wins, Lia’s protective mantle remains intact, but her memory of this fateful night at the caravan is forever erased. How can Gil compete in a contest where he loses either way? And how can Tybee win his prize and keep from breaking his best friend’s heart?
Main Cast
Tybee: A luck-eater from Faery, Tybee travels with a caravan between the rifts. He works as a palm reader and fortune teller with the show, and uses his luck manipulating abilities to find the most fortuitous routes and places to stop. He is heir to the Court of Stars and Moonlight, if he ever deigns to come home again.
Misc: 5’6; long, straight dark hair; dark eyes that glint with starlight. Takes the shape of a black fox or black cat, is highly adept at many forms of magic.
Gil: Also a luck eater, Gil has been asked to bring Tybee home. They grew up together, inseparable friends until Tybee outgrew him. Their time in the caravan has rekindled their old friendship, but the wager over Lia’s hand will strain their bond to the max.
Misc: 6’1, curly auburn hair, blue/green eyes. Takes the shape of a red fox, mainly skilled with weather magic, but is learning the Tarot and fortune telling magic.
Lia: An avian shapeshifter, Lia has gone to college far away enough from home in the hopes of spreading her wings. An art major who works primarily in watercolor, Lia has a real eye for light and shadow. She wants adventure, and is working to overcome the paranoid habits instilled in her by an overprotective mother.
Misc: 5’8, straight dark hair, green eyes. Sparrow shapeshifter, college freshman, only child.
Kyle: Lia’s best friend since childhood, as one of the few people her mother approved of. Whether that’s because he’s merely human, or safely gay, it’s hard to say. But Lia loves him for his support, his fun loving nature, and his ability to help push her from her comfort zone.
Misc: 5’11, short blonde hair, blue eyes. A bit of a gym rat, definitely a party animal. Adorably gay.
Bringing this back around for new followers, and cause its STS fodder :P
New Cast members include:
Adiran, a Mind Court faery and childhood friend of Gil and Tybee’s.
Theo: Captain of the Court’s guard
Rhia: Another Mind Court faery, and the first to officially defect/seek asylum in The Court of In Between
Cassius: A Spirit Court Faery, and noble son of the House of Craftings and Breathings
Mirabella, a gargoyle
Rosey, a riftling
Cam and Mac, Tybee’s newest pets (questions about them will almost certainly be NSFW/BDSM related. I dont mind tailoring my answers to be vague, but assume questions about them will still get adult type answers)
(…on that note, Foxes and Fate is a VERY adult story so just be advised folks)
Its Storyteller Saturday Eve
Reblog if you're doing Storyteller Saturday and just cant wait for Saturday proper to start XD
It s baaaaack :D
Determined to get my asks out this week!
Just stretching.
New video is out and happy early birthday to my co-writer @dreamstormdragon
<3 Love you sister! This one’s for you!
Eeeee! I can’t get over how much I love it. Thank you so much Sis. I love you!
For reals, I’m taking a break this time from videos for a bit so I don’t hit a burn out. I got other stuff I need to tend to project wise anyway. Here’s a silly doodle to act as a reminder.
The ol’yeet by character. XD YES. REST WOMAN. YOU DID AWESOME BUT REST.
Do you ever get really thankful for all the books you’ve read? For all the worlds and stories and characters that have become a part of you? That there’s just this space of nostalgia inside you where you remember plots and twists, love stories and deaths, journeys you’ve taken between the spaces of a page and it just makes your heart swell. It’s part of why I love reading. You always get to carry pieces of those stories with you.
Always. I keep my favorite books close!
Currently wearing my left hand brace on my right because my dog decided I shouldn't wear it after slipping on ice and slamming onto it. (Was following gramma's old dog, Abby, around to make sure she didn't slip.)
The ever so helpful puppers took the brace from my bag and promptly books it back outside (thanks gramma. You tried lol) and hides it in the snow...
Long story short: I now know how much Allura hates my brace, left hand brace isn't fun to wear on the right, and I'm not searching in the dark. Thankfully, I don't have a knee brace for her to hide, yet...
REBLOG if you have amazing talented artist friends!
I’M LOOKING AT ALL MY MUTUALS
y’aLL ARE SO GOOD IT MAKES MY HEART GO !!!!!!!!!!
