Hopefully writing, definitely procrastination

writer, ttrpg player, nerd. she/they.

[vividviverrid]

"what advice do you have for new writers?" well i could say the typical (but important!) "practice" "read books" but my PERSONAL advice as someone who's been writing since he was a toddler is as follows: feel every emotion u can & touch every texture u can & search for obscure facts or antiquated words or animal behavior or something you wouldn't normally think about. the most arbitrary things can bring inspiration. branch out! leave your comfort zone and seek things that are new & unknown to you. learn to find wonder and beauty in some aspect of the world, but hopefully many aspects. learn how to be patient tbh. fall in any kind of love with anything. most importantly treat yourself with kindness and care and forgiveness - i get wanting to write about pain, trust me, but also trust me, your writing will evolve as your perception of yourself softens. oh yeah and always have a pen on you

[faelanvance]

Oh, I love this.

[kaijuno]

[isobelcreates]

My writing is being published!!

The amazing @oficmag have accepted my personal essay for publication in their fifth issue, which is focused on fandom origin stories. My piece is on how my relationship with fandom changed in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing that with everyone.

You can read it (and all the other brilliant pieces) when the digital issue publishes on 1st April 2023 (no joke) or in the physical issue shortly afterwards. (Go check out OFIC’s social media or website for more info!) I really hope you enjoy it!

[isobelcreates]

Here's my contribution to #AceWeek2022! 💜♠️ I've very recently taken up #embroidery and wanted to make a patch to represent this aspect of my identity. I'm really pleased with how it came out! (Pun not intended.) I managed to put together a little progress video on my phone to show you the stages of creation. The sketch was a bit messy to start with, but I'm really happy with how I made it work. I've also added in a close-up of the design and a view of the back (since I'm surprised how neat that was compared to my one previous attempt at embroidery!) #AceCreativity 💜♠️✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CkOHyorIZ9k/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[angelolytle]

oh so when the reader knows something i don’t it’s “dramatic irony” but when i know something the reader doesn’t suddenly i’m an “unreliable narrator” 🙄

[doncherrycola]

thinking about this again

[limrx]

Everytime... Everytime i see that one pic u drew of Jaskier and Geralt hugging... Dude my heart—

Jaskier and Geralt hugging, you say? 🤔

[aquestionofcharacter]

man sometimes being a writer is like 

the written word is so beautiful and powerful and my ability to utilize it is a gift that I am so grateful to have, I’m going to sit down and write ten entire pages 

and then other days it’s like

[imjustlo]

I think we need to normalize the idea of marrying friends. I don’t mean in a “the best romantic relationships come from the best friendships” type way, though I do believe that’s true. I mean in a “I have zero romantic feelings for you, but I would totally spend the rest of my life committed to a future where you are my primary partner and maybe even raise a family together” type way.

Like, I don’t think it should be an aromantic-exclusive option, or a plan B when you and your best friend are still single at 40 and want to take yourselves out of the dating market.

I’ve heard it mostly as that backup plan, that “if I don’t find anyone, I’ll just marry Trish haha”, and I don’t think that’s even what I’m talking about normalizing. That’s a secondary outcome, seen as “giving up” on finding “real love”, and even if a pair of friends go for it, it’s plagued with this general feeling of “sub par”.

What I mean is that marrying a best friend (or having a committed intimate or emotional platonic relationship) should be seen as just as worth doing as marrying someone you’re in love with. It should be normal for teenagers to try as many committed friendships as they do romantic relationships. It should be normal for someone to say “this is my best friend and if everything works out, maybe we’ll move in together later” or “Trish and I have been roommates for two years now. We’re considering adopting soon, or Trish might carry a child!”

And as an aromantic person, it shouldn’t be strange for me to say “I prefer friendship to romance”. People should hear that and nod their heads like “that’s understandable. John feels the same.”

Hell, I see so many people expressing that they prefer their friends’ company to their romantic partner’s. “My friends understand me better and I think treat me better” and they’re expected to go home to this person, to marry and have kids with this person. It’s bizarre to me. Your platonic feelings for your friend aren’t inferior to your romantic feelings for your boyfriend, and if one of them treats you better than the other, I think you should probably rethink which one is your primary partner.

I also find it strange that it’s not more common in poly spaces for a friend to be considered a legitimate “partner”. In a world where friendships were just as likely to bloom into life partnerships as romantic relationships, I think polyamory would be much more commonplace. “I committed to Josephine about a year ago and now we own a home, but I fell in love with Joe about six months ago and we’re all trying to make it work.” Josephine shouldn’t have to worry about her partner leaving her for Joe just because their bond is romantic and therefore the “sensible” relationship to choose over the other.

I’m just ranting at this point, but I reiterate: committed friendships should not be seen as strange and “sad”, but as a legitimate option for a lifetime commitment. Not just for aromantics like myself, but for everyone. It should just be normal.

And not to be presumptuous, but I don’t think I’m alone in this thinking

[paganinpurple]

It would also make the stigma surrounding aro/ace people less commonplace as it would be normal for everyone to choose a friend as a life-partner instead of waiting for that supposed “one” to come along. There’d be less people asking you when you’re going to settle down if everyone was already settled down with a friend.

[wizardpotions]

I wonder if multilingual dnd characters work like multilingual people irl

Character 1: hey can you pass me the (demonic screeching)

Character 2: (visibly disturbed)

Character 1: (takes mundane object out of character 2s hands) sorry I forgot the word for it in common...

[hayleyolivia]

This made me laugh really hard. It deserved a comic. 😆

[nerdygaymormon]

[saywhat-politics]

[kautsky-hateblog]

hey so the Democrats are in charge at this very moment. They could enshrine abortion rights in the constitution at this very moment. Why would they wait until after midterms to do something, and if they aren’t gonna wait until after midterms, wtf does this have to do with midterms?

[fandomsandfeminism]

The only way to “enshrine it in the constitution” would be to make it an amendment. This requires a 2/3 vote from both the House and the Senate.

Which… wouldn’t pass.

I know this is shocking. But “being in charge” doesn’t actually mean unlimited power.

This post mentions the midterms because it 1. Could give us a super majority needed for this kind of amendment and 2. Would affect STATE governments which could safeguard abortion on a state level.

[pax-no-pax]

Vote these midterms. It has never been more critical to stop this shit. Those playing the long con game have been waiting for this most of all. The more freedoms they remove from us the stronger they get. Stop the backwards slide to remove rights from everyone but the rich white male.

[lynati]

Vote these midterms. If Republicans win any more seats in The House or The Senate, they’re going to use the opportunity to enshrine THEIR beliefs as much as they possibly can. It takes votes from two-thirds of Congress to overturn a presidential veto and force a law into place. HELP KEEP, AND FLIP, AS MANY SEATS BLUE AS POSSIBLE.

[soleminisanction]

Being in charge doesn’t actually mean unlimited power.

Read that again and memorize it, people. They literally told you in 2020 that the goal was to get a supermajority, that they NEEDED a supermajority to get anything done, and then THEY DID NOT GET A SUPERMAJORITY. They got just enough to stem the tide and no further.

Anybody who says things are just as bad now as they were under Trump is full of shit. Don’t buy into their bullshit. There is a wide spectrum of people running under the democratic banner; find the most progressive one and vote for them. Move the party as far left as you can and, more importantly, get as many Republicans as we can OUT.

KEEP THE SEATS. FLIP THE SEATS.

[bunnyduckcucumberpatch]

I’m still amazed at the number of people on this site that have infantile takes on the Dems having a majority. Like fuck yall.

[aspiringwarriorlibrarian]

Once again, Women’s Health Protection Act. There has been an attempt to codify Roe v Wade into law every Congress for nearly a decade now. They got it past the House this year. It was all over the news when the Roe v Wade decision got leaked. It died in the Senate.

Next Congress, it will be back. And this time, we need to show up for it.

[bemusedlybespectacled]

Beating my head against the wall for the incredibly dumbass take of “abortion rights could just be enshrined in the constitution right now” because beyond what @fandomsandfeminism said, the NEXT STEP is for THREE FOURTHS of states to also vote to ratify it. Which means you need 38 state legislatures to be on board with enshrining abortion in the constitution. Huh, I wonder if that’s possible.

fuck all the way off.

[chuplayswithfire]

i am begging people to learn how pur government works before they unleash their idiotic fucking takes into the wild. schoolhouse rock will do the trick if you dont remember what you learned in history/civics/government classes in high school.

[senshilegionnaire]

For those who would like that mini-education without Schoolhouse Rock (which is more fun & gives a great big picture gist-of-it explanation, but lacks details/depth): https://www.usa.gov/branches-of-government

NOW! Relevant to all this working together: midterms don’t only get us people who can make or break *human rights* legislation, but *voting rights* legislation too. and yes!! the republican party has been using this to gradually erode both by leaning on the latter to get more of them into office.

guess what the democrats have been picking up steam on since 2016! getting rid of the electoral college, which is a voting rights issue.

They Might Be Giants released a song + video in 2020 called The Electors, it’s helpful for understanding the shitty electoral college presidential elections!

For the record, the electoral college is what has gotten us two Republican presidents who lost the popular vote. Here is a good rundown on that: https://time.com/5579161/presidents-elected-electoral-college/

You will note that this article reveals that the Electoral College is enshrined in the constitution, and what/how the Electoral College was originally for, and–

–wait for it–

Rusty Bowers (who did his job and kept his oath when it came to the 2020 election) said, and Liz Cheney (who also did, and who is also bucking her party for this one particular (very important) issue) reiterated, AT THE JAN 6th HEARINGS, that the Constitution is divinely inspired.

divinely inspired.

i don’t think i have to emphasize what a fucking horrible and dangerous idea this is. i mean this document is supposed to establish the separation of church and state. calling it divinely inspired not only attempts to kick that to the curb, but it ALSO makes it much harder to change, and it’s a document that NEEDS CHANGE (amendments) to simply be less racist.

Like if nothing else, read the TIME article. But we need amendments, and *even the likelihood of being able to make those changes* is in trouble. Like if you don’t care about voting it’s gonna go away, and *that is actually a for real problem*.

[jellyrump]

Since Roe V. Wade has been over turned, transmasculine people on testosterone please remember:

Testosterone is not a contraceptive!!

It is possible to become pregnant while on testosterone if you are not using any form of contraceptive. If you do become pregnant, you will have to stop taking testosterone as it can cause harm to the fetus. As we all know, HRT can be life saving care, and in a world where an abortion may not be an easily accessible option it's incredibly important to keep this in mind if you are a sexually active with anyone who can produce sperm

[our-queer-experience]

also important: most pregnant trans people arent allowed to be on T! it may harm the baby, so any pregnant trans guy(or enby) cant take it. so it could be forced detransition so be careful and vote pro choice!

[curioussubjects]

Abortion Access Resources

Abortion is still legal in some US states, despite the Dobbs decision.

Hey, everyone, it’s a horrible day here in the United States with Roe and Casey being overturned. But rather than lose hope, let’s keep the fight going because there’s a lot of incredible work being done on the ground. 

Here are some places you can donate to, and some further info:

Independent Clinics: Abortion Care Network Abortion Funds:  National Network of Abortion Funds, funds by State, Midwest Access Coalition

Information on Medication Abortions (abortion pills)

State by State trigger laws map with Roe being overturned 

RewireNews  (legislative tracker) and the excellent Boom! Lawyered podcast for repro rights news and analysis

New Handbook for a Post-Roe America: The Complete Guide to Abortion Legality, Access, and Practical Support by Robin Marty. Also! Consider requesting your local public library for this book if they don’t have it in their catalogue yet. 

Let’s be kind to ourselves and each other today, but let’s not lose hope. The fight continues. 

[the-queer-rambler]

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

RESOURCES LINK TO SHARE:...

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

Finally, some good news. 👉🏿 https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/16/health/abortion-pills-fda.html

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

Protecting Yourself from Criminalization for Self-Managed Abortion — OARS

Women on Web: request abortion pills

Living in a country where safe abortion is not available? Get abortion pills online. Women on Web helps women get access to a safe medical a

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

Resources: abortionfinder.org abortionfunds.org lifebeat.org plannedparenthoodaction.org

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

[”Abortion will soon be banned in 13 states. Here’s which could be next.” Trigger ban to take effect within a month: Idaho,...

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

stop feeling hopeless, start getting ready

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

to my fellow usamericans….in light of the supreme court overturning roe v wade, well known organizations like planned parenthood...

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

Abortion Funds in Every State

That one queer kid reading a book in the corner on Tumblr

Guides to self-managed abortion:

I made a Roe v. Wade and abortion-related masterpost. Please re-blog this as much as possible. I will continue to add to this as I find more resources. @plannedparenthood @sparksinthenight @liberalsarecool @wilwheaton

[the-queer-rambler]

r/auntienetwork

r/auntienetwork: This sub is dedicated to providing information and resources to those in need of abortion services. For direction to funds

Abortion is Essential!

When you support abortion funds, you help people get abortions. It’s that simple. Join me and make a donation today!

conferring with my larva on Tumblr

A state to state guide to abortion support resources. The national abortion helpline: 1-800-772-9100 A master document...

Open Readings on Tumblr

Safe, Online, Delivered: How to Get the Abortion Pill By Mail | National Women's Health Network

The Knack Of Flying: A Life In Revision on Tumblr

Biden launches federal effort to respond to Texas law as he faces pressure to protect abortion

| Positive Vibes Everywhere ♡🌸 | ACAB | BLM ✊🏾 on Tumblr

r/auntienetwork

A believing heart is your magic on Tumblr

With the passing of Texas’ new anti-abortion bill, here is a list of resources that are readily available for people affected by...

PLAN C: Learn to access at-home abortion pill options online

Plan C is an information resource for self-managed, at-home abortion with pills. Learn how people in the U.S. are accessing abortion pill op

Fuck Yeah Texas on Tumblr

The Lilith Fund: We provide financial assistance and emotional support while building community spaces for people who need...

softhearted on Tumblr

In the aftermath of Roe v. Wade being overturned, here’s some resources: 1. AbortionFinder.org 2. Planned Parenthood’s Find a...

[neil-gaiman]

A document about Roe v Wade, and the things you can do.

[oficmag]

ISSUE #3 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

These last few months have been truly astounding in terms of the support and enthusiasm we have received from you all. Issue #1 was a massive success and we are so excited for you to read Issue #2, which will go live on July 1, 2022 and can be accessed via Patreon. 

Because we’re greedy and insatiable for more of your weird, wonderful work, we have opened submissions for Issue #3 early and they will stay open until July 24, 2022. 

A REMINDER:

We welcome work that may, in another time, have been referred to as “lemons.” We enjoy everything from smut with emotional resonance to character exploration genfic. We like happy endings, sad ones, bittersweet or ambiguous ones. We do romance; we do heartbreak. We want the dark twisted stuff, the hurt with comfort, the hurt without comfort, the light fluffy “and they were roommates” AUs. We’re not so big on plot. Mostly, we want work that makes us feel things.

TL;DR: WE ACCEPT PORN AND NOT-PORN OF ALL KINDS

You can read more about us here, check out our FAQ, or read through our answered questions on Tumblr to get more information.

SUBMISSIONS:

Submissions are free and our contributors receive a small honorarium as well as free copy of the issue.

Submissions for our third issue will be open from June 2, 2022 to July 24, 2022.

Issue #3 will be published on October 1, 2022.

We are currently looking for:

Short fiction (only 1 piece at a time, max 12k words; if flash [under 1k], you may submit up to 5 pieces in one document)

Nonfiction (personal essays, articles, or meta, max 12k words)

Cover art for the issue (6.25x9.25 for just the front cover or preferably 12.75x9.25 to do a wrap-around cover, this includes a quarter inch bleed on all sides, 300 res/dpi)

You can submit and read our guidelines here.

SPECIAL ISSUE NOTICE:

We are also announcing that for our 1-year anniversary issue, going live on April 1, 2023, we will be accepting pieces on fandom origins, which is to say, stories about how you found fandom/fanfiction/fanart (or your experiences thereof) and what it means to you. You can interpret this prompt in any way you want, but we would prefer they be true stories, not fiction. We’re opening this submission portal early so those interested have time to write and revise their pieces. We’re also accepting cover art submissions around this theme.

You can submit and read our guidelines here.

If you want to support us, you can do so by pledging to our Patreon, following our Twitter, buying our merch, or just by sharing this post!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT. WE WOULD NOT BE HERE WITHOUT YOU!

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