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[darlingplanetary]

Intro || Who the Hell Are You?

Hey y’all! Name’s Dalia.

This particular writeblr belongs to an amateur Afro-Latino writer living in the U.S with a strong interest in speculative fiction with a side of horror. Well, a whole entry of horror, to be honest.

I made this account in hopes that the writing community here will motivate me to work on my projects and share my process more often.

-Favorite Topics, Themes, Tropes, etc.-

Cosmic Horror

Political Fantasy/Sci Fi

Speculative Biology (and Sociology?)

Folklore

Main Characters/Cast of Color

Explorations of Sexuality

Artificial Intelligence/Robot Characters

Obsession

Love to Hate Antagonists

Absurdism/Surrealism/Postmodernism

Social/Racial Commentary

Parody/Comedy

If any of these interest you or you are another writeblr that posts about this often, like this post! I love learning about other’s projects.

While I won’t be writing NSFW often, I’m still going to mark this blog off as adults only so I have the freedom to discuss such subjects. Those who don’t respect such boundaries, or others, will be blocked.

Posts containing mature or other triggering content will be tagged properly.

Thank you for reading! I hope to enjoy my stay here :)

WIP Masterlist

On Account of Lost Adventures

[figcatlists]

Contemporary weird fiction reading list

A chart of New Weird books and other bizarre, unsettling, and uncanny literature published in the last 30 years or so. This is a follow-up to my previous chart of classic weird fiction and another selection from my list of over 200 works of weird literature.

[asoftepiloguemylove]

LAST TIME I SEEN THE SUN / I WAS FREE AND ON THE RUN

[darlingplanetary]

taking a bit of a break from zach webb, but that's only because my alpha readers helped me realize I needed to do more research. also that did not stop me from better developing the main antagonists for the story lol

[uzumaki-rebellion]

Some after "Sinners" reading material if you're interested in Black American and Indigenous History (and the immigrants who came over, too). I put in the Jones-Rogers book too so y'all won't think the 58% had no serious role in shaping the horrors of America.

[thestuffedalligator]

I will always prefer Wizards Is A Job over Wizards Is A Species as a trope.

Wizarding should be something you work towards. Being a wizard is like being an architect, or a painter, or a chemist. It’s something that makes your relatives ask “So are you still doing that or do you have an actual job now”

[writerthreads]

How to avoid White Room Syndrome

by Writerthreads on Instagram

A common problem writers face is "white room syndrome"—when scenes feel like they’re happening in an empty white room. To avoid this, it's important to describe settings in a way that makes them feel real and alive, without overloading readers with too much detail. Here are a few tips below to help!

Focus on a few key details

You don’t need to describe everything in the scene—just pick a couple of specific, memorable details to bring the setting to life. Maybe it’s the creaky floorboards in an old house, the musty smell of a forgotten attic, or the soft hum of a refrigerator in a small kitchen. These little details help anchor the scene and give readers something to picture, without dragging the action with heaps of descriptions.

Engage the senses

Instead of just focusing on what characters can see, try to incorporate all five senses—what do they hear, smell, feel, or even taste? Describe the smell of fresh bread from a nearby bakery, or the damp chill of a foggy morning. This adds a lot of depth and make the location feel more real and imaginable.

Mix descriptions with actions

Have characters interact with the environment. How do your characters move through the space? Are they brushing their hands over a dusty bookshelf, shuffling through fallen leaves, or squeezing through a crowded subway car? Instead of dumping a paragraph of description, mix it in with the action or dialogue.

Use the setting to reflect a mood or theme

Sometimes, the setting can do more than just provide a backdrop—it can reinforce the mood of a scene or even reflect a theme in the story. A stormy night might enhance tension, while a warm, sunny day might highlight a moment of peace. The environment can add an extra layer to what’s happening symbolically.

Here's an example of writing a description that hopefully feels alive and realistic, without dragging the action:

The bookstore was tucked between two brick buildings, its faded sign creaking with every gust of wind. Inside, the air was thick with the scent of worn paper and dust, mingling with the faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee from a corner café down the street. The wooden floorboards groaned as Ella wandered between the shelves, her fingertips brushing the spines of forgotten novels. Somewhere in the back, the soft sound of jazz crackled from an ancient radio.

Hope these tips help in your writing!

[darlingplanetary]

will be contacting alpha readers soon! thank you again to those who submitted ^_^

[creatingblackcharacters]

Hey CBC! And howdy to the greater internet!

I'm a Black creative looking for volunteer alpha readers for a web serial currently in development. Preferably, I'm looking for Black alpha readers because the main themes are centered on Black history. But other folks are welcome to apply as well! Here's a link to my original post for more information and a link to the form itself.

Thank you so much for reading! Hope you have a good day ^_^

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[darlingplanetary]

!Alpha Readers Needed!

Want to help out with the development of a web serial?

I'd appreciate a few hands while trying to get this up and running. Below is a form for unpaid volunteers to fill out and gauge who can give me feedback on what.

I'm calling for readers who enjoy cosmic horror, know post-WWII American history, organized crime, noir, and/or are comfortable discussing racial dynamics during the 1940s. Black alpha readers are highly encouraged to apply, as black history is a central tenet of the story I'm developing. Though, everyone is welcome to throw their hat into the ring!

Link to the form

Link to this project's WIP Intro

Shares are highly appreciated, especially if you know someone who'd be interested. Anything helps. I will be reviewing all submissions after two weeks.

Thank you so much!

[badscientist]

BOOM.

[darlingplanetary]

!Alpha Readers Needed!

Want to help out with the development of a web serial?

I'd appreciate a few hands while trying to get this up and running. Below is a form for unpaid volunteers to fill out and gauge who can give me feedback on what.

I'm calling for readers who enjoy cosmic horror, know post-WWII American history, organized crime, noir, and/or are comfortable discussing racial dynamics during the 1940s. Black alpha readers are highly encouraged to apply, as black history is a central tenet of the story I'm developing. Though, everyone is welcome to throw their hat into the ring!

Link to the form

Link to this project's WIP Intro

Shares are highly appreciated, especially if you know someone who'd be interested. Anything helps. I will be reviewing all submissions after two weeks.

Thank you so much!

[darlingplanetary]

!Alpha Readers Needed!

Want to help out with the development of a web serial?

I'd appreciate a few hands while trying to get this up and running. Below is a form for unpaid volunteers to fill out and gauge who can give me feedback on what.

I'm calling for readers who enjoy cosmic horror, know post-WWII American history, organized crime, noir, and/or are comfortable discussing racial dynamics during the 1940s. Black alpha readers are highly encouraged to apply, as black history is a central tenet of the story I'm developing. Though, everyone is welcome to throw their hat into the ring!

Link to the form

Link to this project's WIP Intro

Shares are highly appreciated, especially if you know someone who'd be interested. Anything helps. I will be reviewing all submissions after two weeks.

Thank you so much!

[darlingplanetary]

!Alpha Readers Needed!

Want to help out with the development of a web serial?

I'd appreciate a few hands while trying to get this up and running. Below is a form for unpaid volunteers to fill out and gauge who can give me feedback on what.

I'm calling for readers who enjoy cosmic horror, know post-WWII American history, organized crime, noir, and/or are comfortable discussing racial dynamics during the 1940s. Black alpha readers are highly encouraged to apply, as black history is a central tenet of the story I'm developing. Though, everyone is welcome to throw their hat into the ring!

Link to the form

Link to this project's WIP Intro

Shares are highly appreciated, especially if you know someone who'd be interested. Anything helps. I will be reviewing all submissions after two weeks.

Thank you so much!

[darlingplanetary]

!Alpha Readers Needed!

Want to help out with the development of a web serial?

I'd appreciate a few hands while trying to get this up and running. Below is a form for unpaid volunteers to fill out and gauge who can give me feedback on what.

I'm calling for readers who enjoy cosmic horror, know post-WWII American history, organized crime, noir, and/or are comfortable discussing racial dynamics during the 1940s. Black alpha readers are highly encouraged to apply, as black history is a central tenet of the story I'm developing. Though, everyone is welcome to throw their hat into the ring!

Link to the form

Link to this project's WIP Intro

Shares are highly appreciated, especially if you know someone who'd be interested. Anything helps. I will be reviewing all submissions after two weeks.

Thank you so much!

[creatingblackcharacters]

Update on the CBC Donation Drive!

1) We are at 345/500! Over halfway there! I'm so happy and proud of those who chose to give 🙏🏾

2) The cards will be sent out soon! Sorry for the delay; I've got wedding planning going on and...well... That took priority atm.

3) I have a lesson plan that is just bulging, to use a Term 🤣 I am very excited to do this Livestream, but I can only do that when we make it to the end goal!

4) I plan on putting out another sketch that I want to color while answering (simple!!) questions.

5) Keep an eye out for some polls that I'll need answered, to better reach y'all when I do end up doing this livestream.

[darlingplanetary]

aight so developing a vn takes out way more energy/time than expected. I think after this week I’ll finally get that damn form out. Auuugh