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[annarts05]

coming up with a plot when you only have characters/world/aesthetic

I get this all the time, and it hurts ;-;

I have these characters, these beautiful people I’ve invented with goals and complex thoughts and they feel so real to me. I have this world, this poignant place I’d rather live in than in my own world (unless it’s a death zone ofc haha). I have vibes that I get from it, the tone, the theme, and I have motivation to write???

But…uh, no plot. 

Thanks. Real helpful. 

So basically, if you’re like me and this is something that happens to you, here are some ideas to get your brain working so you can come up with a plot for your story. Not all of these work together, they’re just different ways to do it. 

Start with character wants.

What does your main character want? Do they want to win a competition? Find a missing/kidnapped parent? Stop a zombie apocalypse by finding a cure? Whatever that goal is, it should correspond with their motivation. 

The goal is what they need/want to do. (ex: Win a competition)

The motivation is why. (ex: To prove themselves to their peers)

THEN. What could stop your character from getting that want? (ex. a fellow competitor)

Start with theme.

The theme is the lesson you want to teach your readers, so what’s the first plot or second or third or fourth plot that comes to mind when you take your theme?

If the theme is about accepting yourself as you are, then…what series of events might teach an audience (and your characters) that?

Write down basically everything you want to happen. Every scene. 

Got some scenes and random things you want to include? Write ‘em down. Something might come up that sparks your interest. 

What could change your character’s current world?

What does their day-to-day life look like? What could change it, either nudge it slightly in one direction or send it completely spinning out of control? Up to you :) Write down those possibilities. 

[thatredwine-deactivated20230714]

Me posting any soft Joon’s set under tracking tag @marvelousbangtan manages.

[oongiboongi7]

Yoon can’t really do much until he has his coffee…it’s Jk’s fav kind of yoon.

[sheathnknife]

one cannot have enough of cute and random aus so here have some more

“You’re the cute and quiet customer that frequents the coffee shop where I’m a barista and also where my rival barista works and we’re both fighting for your attention in increasingly creative and inconspicuous ways (making foam art, writing cheesy pick-up lines on your napkin etc. etc.)” AU.

“You’re my roommate who’s super cute and it’s the middle of the night and you’re cramming for your exams in your flannel pajamas and disheveled hair and it’s becoming increasingly hard for me not to kiss you” AU.

“You’re an Art student and I’m an English major and you keep stealing the papers for my assignment to doodle and I would kill you but you’re really cute and hey that’s actually a really nice sketch” AU.

“You’re the perpetual frowner in class and one day as I’m answering the teacher I intentionally make a very cheesy pun and I can hear crickets but you’re laughing out loud and that makes me feel very much accomplished” AU.

“The manager says the only reason the restaurant where we work at is popular is because people enjoy eating while watching our relentless flirting with each other but I swear to God we’re not flirting???” AU.

“I ditch prom to attend a local poetry slam and you’re also there and I never really noticed what a cute smile you have and hey do you maybe want to bond over our mutual love for ‘Howl’???” AU.

“You’re new in town and you seem very intimidating but as it turns out you have an awful sense of direction even with a map and you’re actually adorkable so here let me help you” AU.

“It’s Valentine’s Day and I’m single and you want to cheer me up but you can’t cook nor bake to save your life so you make me hot chocolate instead and it is delicious and I think I love you???” AU.

“It’s gym class and we’re playing volleyball and you spike really well and you manage to hit the ball square in my face and I think I’m bleeding and you’re apologizing profusely and it’s okay but you’re really cute so I guess I’ll take you up on that offer for coffee” AU.

“You’re the jerk-face customer that keeps on thumbing through their phone while ordering their drink so I exact revenge by spelling your name wrong on your cup and drawing phallic pictures on your coffee” AU.

“Our mutual friend invites us to go shopping with them and it’s kind of awkward and now you’re pushing them around the mall in a shopping cart and you’re both screaming like excited children and I’m paying the cashier and pretending I don’t know either of you” AU.

“Our mutual friend invites us for Thanksgiving dinner with their other friends and now there’s a full-fledged food fight going on with potatoes and turkey flying everywhere and we’re both seeking refuge under the table whilst sharing a bag of chips that you brought (just in case)” AU.

“You and I are both baristas at a coffee shop and one day I step out of the café to take a break and walk in on you gleefully drawing phallic pictures on the chalkboard outside that no one pays attention to so what are you doing?” AU.

“You and I go out to a sushi bar and the sushi chef yells at you for being allergic to a particular kind of fish and now you’re crying and I’m trying to comfort you” AU.

“You and I are at a sushi restaurant and you’re continuously snagging sushi off the belt that I have to pay for and you don’t seem to be going to stop anytime soon but you look so cute when you’re eating with that smile on your face what the hell man” AU.

“The mailman constantly mixes up your home address and mine together and keeps on sending me your letters and packages and I’m sorry I look through them but your life seems very interesting as well as those books on black magic in one of your packages so wanna talk about it over a cup of coffee?” AU.

“We’re both strangers sitting in the same booth at an eatery because all the other booths are full and you’re drawing smiley faces on your plate with ketchup and wow your concentrated frown is cute” AU.

“It’s our mutual friend’s wedding and they keep shoving us into each other because we’re the only ones at the ceremony who are single” AU.

“You’re my roommate and it’s way past midnight and you’re talking about how Charles Dickens inspired prison reform and how the moon must feel insignificant because it borrows light from the sun and this is all very interesting but will you please shut up and go to sleep” AU.

“You’re actually a really friendly and chill vampire and at night you float around outside of my bedroom window to talk with me about the universe and stuff” AU.

“You’re going through my sketchbook and giving questioning looks and I swear to God I’m just a deranged artist and not a serial killer” AU.

“We live next door to each other and I can see you through the window while you’re dancing to your iPod in your flannel pajamas and disheveled hair and God you’re a dork” AU.

“I’ve been standing in line at the coffee shop for hours and you casually cut through for your drink but also buy me my favorite blend and now I’m not so sure what to make of you” AU.

“I’m sick so you make me chicken soup and I’m really grateful but I’ve also seen you read books on magical spells and potion-making so I’m not sure if I should drink your soup in case it turns me into a toad” AU.

“There’s a scrawny black cat in our neighborhood that hates everyone and everything but follows you around for some reason and I see you pet it and feed it fish fries are you a witch” AU

“I’m a perpetual frowner and most certainly not a morning person and I work part-time at a breakfast bar and your disheveled hair and content smile as you eat my waffles and scrambled eggs is the only thing that can get me to smile” AU.

“You’re the one in class who has tattoos all over their arms and piercings and everybody’s scared of you and one day I catch you watching cat videos and doodling in the middle of a lecture and wow you’re a dork” AU.

“I work part-time as a cashier at the local corner store and you come here regularly to shop and bond with me over the microwavable chicken bites so how about I take you out on a proper date instead?” AU.

“I’m the owner of a magic shop and you discover my magics one day when you walk in on my cat flying around inside the shop on a broom and now I have to take you in as my apprentice or turn you into a toad” AU.

“You’re the health-conscious med student and I’m the chain-smoking art student who’s also your barista and you leave me notes on smoking and lung health on your napkins and also a 20-page essay on lung cancer tucked under your saucer” AU.

“You’re a tea-lover yet you come to the coffee shop where I work at just to see my foam art and you give me hefty tips regularly so I’ve taken it upon myself to master the art of tea-making just for you” AU.

“I’m a fashion major and I’m working on my illustrations and maybe I’ve had too much coffee but I swear I just saw one of the mannequins move so here I am calling you in the middle of the night please help I’m scared” AU.

“You work at a fast food restaurant and as you hand me my food you lecture me for ruining my health what is this hypocrisy” AU.

“I’m egging a random person’s house to relieve stress and you join me and as it turns out the house belongs to your ex and now they are chasing us as well as the police and now we’re both in jail waiting to be bailed so um you wanna talk about it?” AU.

[dreamingsnowflake2013]

The newest chapter of Painter of the Night’s is such a delight! The sex is epic, but it’s the scene with the gossiping men that reveals Seungho’s growth. They are obviously completely wrong about him finding a female fiancée; however, there is also a hint of truth in each rumour. Because by reading between the lines of those gossips, you realize that SEUNGHO HAS BECOME MONOGAMOUS FOR NAKYUM.

It’s something he’s been slowing heading towards since the second half of season 1. And it seems some people don’t realize how huge and rare it’s in the Joseon period for nobleman to be physically faithful to only one person. Seungho has become monogamous in an era when noblemen regularly had concubines, which was completely legal by the way, and fathered illegitimate children from servants and slaves while their wives had to remain morally pure.  Not even the queen had a faithful husband since the Joseon king used to have the biggest harem in the entire kingdom.

That being said, it was generally accepted that noblemen had mistresses and those who didn’t were said to be devoted and in love with their wives, that’s why the men assume that Seungho must have found a woman he wants to marry for him to abandon his promiscious ways. Noblemen were not faithful to their concubines or servant lovers who always came from lower caste than them and who were considered lowly and inferior to them.

Which is why it’s extra poignant to see Jihwa, the nobleman, being reduced to a mere mistress by the gossiping men while Nakyum, the commoner and servant, is being considered Seungho’s fiancée.

In the end, Nakyum is the person with who Seungho spends his days and nights in his home and when he leaves he only leaves with him. Futhermore, he is also the one who Seungho wraps in his clothes while he walks stark naked carrying Nayum around like a beloved bride. Not only is this behaviour out of ordinary for him, it’s out of ordinary for most noblemen. 

And that shows how special Nakyum is to Seungho who hasn’t treated his previous lovers and fuck buddies even with a fraction of the consideration and gentleness he bestows upon Nakyum. Even gossiping men comment on how special Nakyum must be to bewitch someone like Seungho. Because the truth is Seungho is ill suited to be considerate. The only time we saw him being considerate to someone other than Nakyum was when he didn’t kill Jihwa for old times’ sake after he abused the painter. 

Be it his “friends” and servant who’ve known his whole life or random people, everyone notices this immense change in Seungho’s behaviour. And you really have to appreciate how slow and gradual it has been.

[dreamingsnowflake2013]

Seungho cares so much! He only saw Nakyum eating in the kitchen once and it wasn’t even that cold back then and he immediately made arrangements so that his baby boy would stay warm, worrying he might catch a cold again. It’s no wonder: Seungho barely survived the last time NaKyum was ill because he felt so helpless and out of depth. It made a lasting impression on him. Even more so because it was his fault that Nakyum got ill that time. Blinded by his arrogance and selfishness, Seungho failed to be mindful and considerate of Nakyum’s wellbeing and physical limits Seeing Nakyum’s suffering was a huge lesson for him. He doesn’t want to go through it again. Ever since, everything has changed. That’s why, despite the fact that Seungho is so ill-suited to be considerate, whenever Nakyum is concerned he becomes naturally caring as if it were his second nature. 

He goes out of his way to make sure that Nakyum feels comfortable and safe without ever telling him about it. He does so much for him but silently; however, he never expects any sort of repayment for it. Not once has he mentioned all the money he spends on Nakyum to him or insinuated that NK should obey him because of it whereas Inhun always expects something in return from NK for being nice to him. SH doesn’t hold everything he gives Nakyum over him, he doesn’t try to blackmail him with it or threaten that if he made a mistake SH would take some of it away - it’s freely given. Seungho wants Nakyum’s acceptance and affection but he’s never tried to buy it. In the beginning, he might have tried to force it but he’s long realized that by doing so he only makes Nakyum hate him and push him away even more. Seungho is such a deeply flawed character but he does learn from his mistakes, slowly but surely.

Furthermore, there is another reason why Seungho doesn’t want Nakyum to eat with the servant: SEUNGHO IS BEGINNING TO SEE AND TREAT HIM AS HIS EQUAL. Thus, Seungho doesn’t consider eating in the kitchen with the servants as good enough or worthy of of the painter. He thinks of Nakyum not as a servant or a lowborn who should obey and fear him, but a lover he should protect and be thoughful of. The evil servant said it himself, Nakyum is being treatedas if he were a master himself, the servants are ordered to serve him while he doesn’t serve anyone.

[saezuru-bird]

MY HEART BLOSSOM 🌸🌸

[saezuru-bird]

So, Seungho’s habit is back hugs. Hm. I SEE 😻😻

[valtsv]

where y’all sitting: ship dynamics edition

[bts-shorts]

Neck Kisses (taegi)

Taehyung loosely wrapped his arms around Yoongi’s waist, slightly pulling the other’s loose tee lower. The baggy shirt slid off his shoulder. Pressing his chest against Yoongi’s back, Tae lightly kissed the exposed skin. The older squirmed in his grasp, holding back laughter. The arms around his waist tightened, preventing his escape. The younger’s lips breeze over his neck. Yoongi lets out a giggle, egging the other on.

Yoongi desperately tries to escape Taehyung. The younger grips his shoulders and turns him around. Tae smiles as he takes in the older’s appearance. Gummy smile and pink cheeks, he can’t help but stare. As Yoongi’s laughter dies down, he blushes even more under Taehyung’s gaze.

“Aw is Little Meow Meow getting shy.”

“Just because ARMY calls me that, doesn’t mean you can.”

“But it suits you. You’re so small and cute.” Yoongi crosses his arms and huffs, causing his bottom lips to stick out.

“See? Point proven.” He leans forward and kisses his pout into a smile. Yoongi finally breaks out of his grasp and leaves the room. He comes back, dragging a chair behind him. He positions it in front of his boyfriend. He climbs on top of it, sticking his tongue out.

“Who’s the small one now?” Taehyung carefully mounts the chair in front of him.

“You are.”

“Darn.”

prompt from: @yellowpencilcrayon

[jaakey]

I am in love

[debrenner]

[lolsce]

HYYH Jungkook: "I made a marshmallow Yoongi. See? He has his arms crossed because he's mad at his other marshmallow friends for annoying him. You like it?"

HYYH Yoongi, choked up: "It's fine"

[correct-bangtannies]

HYYH Yoongi: “I hate being touched”

HYYH Yoongi: “The last time I touched another person was in 2008”

HYYH Namjoon: “Jungkook is literally hugging you right now”

HYYH Yoongi: “This means nothing”

[tearuntold]

boyfriends ♥

[rainyvoidwhispers]

Min Yoongi Birthday Countdown

Day 7 – Yoongi’s Love For His Members 

(Part 5: Kim Taehyung) 

One of the most underrated qualities about Yoongi is the love he shows to every single one of the BTS members. While he isn’t overtly affectionate, there is no denying that every member has a special place in Yoongi’s heart. For 3 days I will highlight this. It’s the resident Good Boy’s time to shine.

Turns into a puddle of mess whenever Taehyung’s cuteness is activated 

One of the select few members he’ll let do anything to him

Can never resist a hug, no matter how hard he “tries”

And can never turn down some hand holding

And truly Taehyung is Yoongi’s biggest fan and for sure Yoongi is Taegi’s. 

[miniminijiminni]

taehyung with other members: 👀😉😏🥵💋🔊😈🗣

taehyung with yoongi: ❤😍💘😊🤗🥰💖🥺

vs

jimin with other members: 🥺💘🥰❤😍💕💞🐣

jimin with yoongi: 😏👅😘💋🥵💦🍑👅💦🥵

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