daily fights and promises

ellie andromeda wren - 19 - she/her [pan & demifemme] - enfp - canada - slam poet & creator

[fiercefatfeminist]

It is our duty as feminists to protect and respect women in Hijabs

[fiercefatfeminist]

Now. More. Than. Ever.

[princeoftheplayground]

Question: if I see someone pull off a Hijab, what should I do? I know there are reasons they are worn so I want to if i should stand in between them and who did this, should i protect them from view somehow, or something else? This has been happening a lot so I feel it’s something everyone needs to know.

[protectnevillelongbottom]

Good question! I cannot correctly and effectively answer, as I am a white, non-Muslim person; however, I will reblog in case any of my followers can answer. 

[inquisitivespirit]

I asked my Hijabi friend, so here’s one Hijabi’s answer: 

“my opinion is, definitely try cover them or give them something to cover themselves with. And perhaps shoo off the person, without putting oneself in danger! God forbid, if that happened to me, I would like someone to come and comfort me and give me something to cover my hair with and then help me report it to the cops “

[animatedamerican]

(Followers, if any of you are hijabi and would like to expand on this answer or offer alternatives, please do.)

[scifibi77-deactivated20190412]

If u see it happen to 1 of us, pls cover our head + hair with a coat or shawl or any piece of cloth, while hugging us in comfort. Please don’t get hurt by lashing out @ the perpetrators in any way, coz if they dare to do that, they’re probably too far gone in their own hatred to listen to any reason. Much love + Thank You to anyone who supports us.

[meanieyards]

yes !! everything said here is important af. if you see someone pull off a girl’s hijab immediately cover her hair and provide comfort. don’t talk to the perpetrator but try to get the woman out of there if you can. maybe if you have a scarf on you at the time give it to her so she can wear it until she’s alone and can replace her hijab. please please protect muslim girls because we already had it hard before donald trump became president and now its gonna be worse with people going around thinking their violence and cruelty is justified 

[hollowedskin]

for my other white ppl who might have a hard time, it’s my understanding that a hijab is like a major item of clothing, not an accessory like a hat or a scarf. so think abt it more like if someone just ripped someone’s shirt or skirt off. u don’t want to be left there exposed or have to walk home without it.

everyone, even outside America needs to protect our Muslim sisters in these times.

[quadriparesis-deactivated201908]

as a man, what would be the best thing to do? should i turn my head and avoid looking at their hair? can i still offer a jacket or something similar?

[wear-it-like-armour-bastard]

^I’m hoping someone has an answer islamaphpbia is on the rise in my town and I want to be a good male non Muslim ally

[soul-angelos-deactivated2023102]

For men, yes please, we would prefer it if you avoided looking at our hair, and if we don’t have something to substitute as a hijab at that moment, anything you could lend us, a jacket, etc, would be very appreciated.

Also, since most girls avoid physical contact with men they’re not related to, please do not hug them, but rather shoo the offender away if you can, or at least escort the girl to a safe place. You can still offer words of encouragement and support. Furthermore, understand that the victim may not be very welcoming towards you because she’ll obviously be shaken, and won’t know where you are coming from. If that’s the case, please still give her something to cover herself (hijab is very important, think of it as someone ripping your shirt off) and stand some distance away until you are sure she’s in safe hands.

Thank you so much for your support, we really appreciate it, god bless all of you.

[clairethehuntress-deactivated20]

In the horrible climate we’re currently in, please take note of this.

[oak-antlers]

Reblogging this again for the guy-instructions

[geekandmisandry]

Same

[buckykingofmemes]

i will be on this website until @staff hunts me down and kills me in real life. good luck, fuckers

[intheandromedas]

hey look! it’s a cool thing!! i amalgamated 100 lovely prompts from tumblr and pinterest and threw them in a jar. every day for the next 100 days i’ll write one. xoxo

[intheandromedas]

did it take me seven years to find a decent username?

yes.

&& now it’s the same on every platform!

i mean, will it stay like that? who the fuck knows. lmao. let’s try.

insta && twitter

[intheandromedas]

hey lovelies! is anyone looking to get their work published in a minizine? full credit goes to ya for your words and i’ll ship you a physical copy for free? message me or check it out at petrichorinprint.

[petrichorinprint]

i’ve always been a creative person, driving myself to build and share and expand my horizons. i never expected one day that i’d be building a zine. here we are. petrichor in print is a place for creatives to share their work and watch it come to life every month in the form of a small little zine. 

we are officially open for submissions for our inaugural december i issue. check our website out, and find us on all the platforms. 

welcome to “petrichor in print”, we hope you enjoy your time within our pages. xoxo, ellie.

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[intheandromedas]

hey loves!! if you're looking for somewhere to submit your writing, or just want to share this because you know your followers do, i would very much appreciate it! my new little zine, petrichor in print, is currently looking for submissions for our first issue, and there’s no concrete theme, so send whatever you want this way!! we can’t reimburse you for your work, but we will send you a totally free printed and bound version of the zine and a lovely installment-specific bookmark!! the deadline is NOVEMBER 25 at 11:59 EST!!

[stephrawlingwrites]

I’m looking for more writeblrs to follow.

Please reblog if you’re any combination of the following:

Over 18

Don’t post NSFW images (writing is ok!)

Post original content

Share writing tips and resources

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Write LGBTQIA+ and/or POC characters

Write Sci-fi and/or Fantasy

Write Horror

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Or, comment the name of your writing/writeblr blog if it’s not your main.

Also, if you’re posting sci-fi/fantasy/horror OC, please feel free to tag me in your stories!

[excdus]

whats the zip code for the moon

[excdus]

wanna send her a letter

[paranoidwriter-blog1]

boy

i am

l o s i n g  m y  m i n d 

[intheandromedas]

hey friends! just thought i would make a quick post on here about my current gender identity! so basically i am currently identifying as genderqueer or demifemme as i have realized that i kind of sometimes feel genderless and im gonna be using the names ellie/elliot and andie/andromeda for my pen name in writing! let me know if you have any qs! using she/her pronouns still tho!

[thatwritergirlsblog]

What to do when your novel starts to feel stagnant

Because novels take so long to perfect and take up so much space in our minds, the story can start to feel stagnant after a while. Maybe you have less faith in your manuscript than you did at the start. Here are some tips for adding some oomph to your wip:

1. Make one of your primary/secondary characters an undercover villain

I recently decided to do this with my wip and I honestly think that it has elevated the plot so much.

This will help to complicate the conflict in the novel, as well as the relationships between the characters

A plot twist (especially one that is introduced during the climax) can be a great way to take your work to the next level.

Leaving little Easter eggs throughout the novel, but still being subtle will have the reader engaged, and will help get you excited about your project again.

This is merely a suggestion. Any well-written plot twist can apply.

2. Introduce a romantic subplot

If your wip doesn’t have a romantic subplot, I would suggest adding one if it suits the type of novel and if you feel that you’d want to write a bit of romance.

A romantic subplot adds an extra layer of tension, anticipation and immersion to a novel. Oftentimes, it will be this story line that keeps the reader hooked.

If you already have a romantic subplot (or perhaps you’re writing a romance novel), but it seems a bit flat, try building up the tension for longer. Premature gratification may leave readers unexcited for the rest of the book. You could also try to add more external conflict or have your couple face a struggle that is unique to them.

3. Employ additional styles of writing

Add diary entries, letters, newspaper articles, stream-of-consciousness passages or even a scene that consists solely of dialogue. Add a small passage at the end of every chapter from the villain’s point of view. Go crazy.

Interesting forms of writing can be used to convey deeper aspects of your novel and can add extra intensity. These additions could be used to give the reader clues as to an approaching plot twist or can be used to convey the history/social environment of your world. It can also provide insight into characters’ thoughts and feelings.

If you would like me to do a post based on these types of texts and how you can use them in creative writing, comment on this post.

4. Write in the present tense

Most novels are written in the past tense and this can work very well. However, if your manuscript starts to feel stagnant, it might be time to switch to present tense. I know that rewriting what you have in a different tense sounds like hell, but it could mean the difference between a good novel and a great one.

Present tense creates a sense of immediacy. The stakes seem higher, the conflict more immersive and the characters closer to the reader. This is because it doesn’t feel like the reader is being told a story that happened in a far-removed time, but rather like the reader is seeing everything as it happens.

This is especially good for thrillers, apocalyptic works, action, horror or any other genre that is fast-paced and full of tension.

5. Complicate your main character’s background

I recently decided to turn my protagonist into an ex-cage fighter and it has really brought back my excitement for working on this project.

By adding depth to your character’s back story, you add layers to their personality. This will make the way they interact with other characters more interesting, as well as open up new plot avenues.

This is especially useful when you feel that your main character is not developed/complex enough. 

So, bring in interesting family relationships, past occupations, secret hobbies, bad relationships, problems with the law, encounters with life-changing individuals etc. It will make your main character all the more engaging.

That’s all I have for now. I hope this is helpful. If you would like a Part 2, please comment. If you have any questions regarding reviving a stagnant manuscript (or any other aspect of creative writing), please do not hesitate to ask. My ask box and DMs are always open for fellow writers!

Reblog if you found any of this useful!

Do you have any tips of your own? Comment!

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[itwashotwestayedinthewater]

welcome to no gender november

[nouveauweird]

Steps to getting some writing done: 

Open your word processor / get out your paper and pen.

Turn on music if that helps you get in the zone. 

Look at your pinterest / visual inspo to get in the zone. 

Make some tea or coffee or drink some water. 

Take a few cleansing breathes. 

If it helps motivate you, consider doing timed writing sprints with yourself or a friend. If not set yourself a timer anyway, for whatever time you’re comfortable with. For example. 15 minutes. After that you get a 5 minute break. Repeat.

Remind yourself, outloud, that writing matters to you, and your work is valid and a healthy creative outlet no matter your goals with it.

Write one word. Just one. 

Then try writing two. If they are words that remind you of your wip then you’re getting somewhere. 

Now try three, and see if a sentence is wiggling its way into existence. 

At four words, as long as the words are still making those nogging cogs run then it doesn’t matter if what you’re putting down makes shit sense. 

Continue adding words. 

[lifeduringnano]

Deciding to Pants Your Way Though Your Novel on November 1st

[intheandromedas]

my decision on november 2nd tbh

[intheandromedas]

ya girl here is DESPERATE for a horror/suspense plot bunny she can adopt!! anyone got one? or know where i can find prompts?

[whateversebastian]

REBLOG IF YOU ARE A WRITER ON TUMBLR

IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT KIND OF WRITER YOU ARE YOU CAN BE WRITING: POEMS, FANFICS, IDK NORMAL FICS, NOVELS, SHORT STORIES, IDK ANYTHING!! JUST REBLOG!!!

[buttonpoetry]

I bought a typewriter when we said goodbye, hoping to make a life I couldn’t erase so easily the next time. But the next time I just burned the page.

Andrea Gibson, from Lord of the Butterflies  (via buttonpoetry)