Aesthetics and Inspiration

This blog is made of all my compulsive reblogs and self indulgence. Without a real purpose, I kind of just post things. Hit up my ask box for anything really.

[classical-crap]

the classical version of a rickroll

hey guys check out this really cool requiem by mahler. it has some great horn solos and some really powerful orchestration. 

[athneas]

“How many times have people used a pen or paintbrush because they couldn’t pull the trigger?”

— Virginia Woolf, Selected Essays. (via wordsnquotes)

[thatdisasterauthor]

WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME ABOUT PRO WRITING AID BEFORE?! THIS THING IS FUCKING GLORIOUS. HOLY SHIT. LOOK AT THIS.

IT GIVES YOU A WHOLE DAMN REPORT ON YOUR WRITING AND WALKS YOU THROUGH HOW TO MAKE IT BETTER AND WHY IT IS SUGGESTING CHANGES. THIS IS JUST A TINY CHUNK OF THE HUGE REPORT IT GAVE ME ON THE FIRST CHAPTER OF ONE OF MY PROJECTS. I AM IN LOVE.

AND IT WORKS WITH SCRIVENER. AND IT IS AFFORDABLE.

WHY DID NO ONE TELL ME?!

[thatdisasterauthor]

Seriously, a couple hours with this and my first chapter is so much better. It helped me see problems I KNEW I had (passive voice, showing vs. telling, adverbs) but was having a hard time sussing out. It has made editing so much more fun and easy because now I know what the hell I’m doing and what to look for instead of stumbling around blind shouting “adverbs? adverbs?” like a town crier. I can already tell I’m getting better at seeing things without the program having to show me too.

I officially worship this thing.

[caainhurst]

it’s ProWritingAid in case anyone missed it

[coramo]

Does it do essays?

[thatdisasterauthor]

It does have an academic mode, yes!

[writingcircus]

reblog if you’re a writer who posts about writing, I want to follow you

[dragonroleplaystarters]

Sentence Starters: Sorrow!

“You’re not the same, anymore…” 

“I don’t even recognize you, now.” 

“Why do you run away from your problems all the time?” 

“I know something’s wrong, but I can’t help if you don’t talk to me.”

“You can’t keep it all inside, you know? Bottling it up won’t do any good.” 

“Don’t, okay? Just don’t. I know it isn’t going to be okay, so don’t lie to me.” 

“People always said things would get better, easier. I’m sick of people lying.” 

“Hey, I know that you’re hurting…but, you’re not alone, okay?” 

“Ssh, I’m right here. You’re okay.” 

“It’s not bad to cry. In fact, I think it makes a person stronger.” 

“You don’t need to be brave all the time, you know?” 

“I’m not leaving you alone. You’re never going to have to suffer by yourself again, I promise.” 

“I know I don’t know what to say…but I’ll still listen to you.” 

“No, no—it’s alright, come here…” 

“Maybe instead of waiting for things to get better, we’re supposed to MAKE them be better…” 

“I don’t know what’s wrong, okay? I’m just…really tired.” 

“I’m fine. Stop asking.” 

“I’m not leaving until you tell me what’s wrong, and don’t try lying to me.” 

“Look, I know we don’t know each other that well, but I’m still worried about you. No one deserves to be alone.” 

[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #654

“I don’t wanna.”

“Sir, you’ve been graced with gifts from the Heavens themselves, surely you don’t mean that!”

“No, I really, truly, with every fiber of my being don’t wanna.”

[writersblockbecomesunblocked]

How To End Your Story

The Circle Ending- A story that does a full circle and comes back to the beginning

The Moral Ending- An ending where you learn a lesson and see the character develop

The Surprise Ending- A big plot twist last minute

The Reflection Ending- The Character looks back on their past achievements and experiences

The Emotional Ending- Leave your readers feeling sad, bittersweet, or happy

The Cliff Hanger Ending- End on something that will leave your readers at the edge of their seat

The Humor Ending- Finish in a funny or humorous way

The Question Ending- Make the reader wonder what will happen next

The Image Ending- Show, don’t tell

The Dialogue Ending- Finish with a quote from one of your characters

[antigothesis]

Children/teens aren’t allowed to be sad or in a bad mood because they can get yelled at for it and ridiculed and told to ‘change your attitude or I will for you’, while adults who are sad or in a bad mood, are allowed to yell at and take their frustration out on the kids. Adult privilege huh?

[antigothesis]

And when the adult is in a bad mood, it’s the kids job to step on eggshells in order to keep them from not exploding, and when they do, it’s on them.

And when the child is in the bad mood, it’s their job to try to hide it, and when they break apart trying to, it’s on them.

[deepwaterfiction]

Deep Water Prompt #1236

I became a supervillain to make sure I went to hell. Going to hell was an important part of the plan.

[syntacked]

I’m so tired that I can’t tell if I need a good nap or a few shots of tequila.

[sandydragon1]

Tips for Writing Healthy Romantic Relationships

Don’t base them exclusively on physical and/or sexual attraction. While these kinds of attraction can certainly strengthen relationships, they can’t create anything but a weak foundation for a relationship on their own.

Know how your characters like to show and be shown affection. Not everyone shows their interest in others the same way. Some people like to give gifts. Others like to cuddle. Still others like giving compliments. Different people like to receive different kinds of affection as well. 

Remember that love at first sight is a myth. You can have lust at first sight and romantic interest at first sight, but true love takes time to develop.

Show the characters interacting and getting to know each other. This should be obvious, but it is all to common for a character to be given a love interest at the last minute or to be paired off with someone the reader hasn’t seen them interact with much. Remember, the reader doesn’t have to see every little thing they do together, but the relationship will feel forced to the reader if they don’t see the characters interacting and establishing that they genuinely care about each other in a significant way. If the reader views your character’s significant other as little more than a stranger, then you’re doing something wrong.

Have both characters do things for each other and contribute to the relationship in meaningful ways. Relationships are two way streets. While you don’t need to keep score of exactly who does what for who (Relationships are not a competitive sport!), the relationship should seem fairly balanced or, if it’s not, then the characters should be working to change that.

Don’t give your characters completely incompatible traits. While it’s healthy for people to differ from each other, there are some differences that even people that are otherwise perfect for each other probably can’t overcome. For example, a environmental activist would have a hard time having a healthy relationship with someone who wants to chop dow a forest. Basically, know your characters’ deal breakers so that you won’t try to match up characters who are simply incompatible with each other.

Have them share interests. This is a great way to add substance to relationships outside of physical attraction and compatible personalities. Maybe they both like fishing. Maybe they share a passion for baking. Whatever you decide to have them like, don’t be afraid to use your characters’ shared interests as opportunities for them to bond. Also, if your characters don’t share a lot of interests/hobbies, consider having one character introduce the other to their hobby or have one character take initiative to try something the other likes. This is a great way to show how much your characters care about each other because it demonstrates your characters’ genuine interest in what makes their partner happy. 

Let the relationship experience at least a few bumps in the road. No relationships are perfect. Let your characters disagree, argue, and maybe even have a full on fight. Relationships that withstand obstacles seem stronger to readers, especially if the characters grow as people because of these hardships. 

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[characterdevelopmentforwriters]

How frequently, if ever, does your character use the word “praise”? >What context do they usually use it in?

[fate]

via weheartit

[mr-write-all-night]

[faerph]

Some Stock Photo Sign Reminders To The RPC From Your Friendly Neighborhood Psychotic Because As Much As I Love Halloween I Am Actively Scared Of This Shit!!

happy goddamn halloween (some of these have captions)

[kiramartinauthor]

how do i know when to use -, –, or —? i know the short one is for between words (like twenty-two) but i’m not sure how to know which length to use when writing it into the sentence (i hope i phrased that right??). are there rules? does it matter?

You’re going to be able to find a lot more in depth answer here. But the short of it is:

- : This is a hyphen.

– : This is an en-dash.

— : This is an em-dash.

The hyphen is used to connect words, like you say. Ex: Twenty-two, ex-boyfriend.

The en-dash is used in the context of a span of time. Ex: 1996–2018, February–March.

The em-dash is used when inserting a thought. Ex: He wouldn't—couldn't—go home.

Good question! Hope this helps 😊

[afterglow-prompts]

because this just saved my life today!