only slightly broken

21 years old and trying to figure out this thing called life.

[the-cypress-grove]

Worldbuilding Checklist (STILL UPDATING)

This is basically a bunch of worldbuilding checklists crammed together. Use what works for you, leave the rest. This is fantasy orientated and I will continue to update it regularly so reblog or comment something you think should be added.

History:

How far back does recorded history go?

How does history interact with myth and folklore?

How did the current system of governance come into power?

What are some notable figures of history?

Is your world's history broken down into eras?

What events have been twisted and changed as they've been passed down through the generations?

Geography:

What is the climate of this area?

What are the common plants of this area? Are there any fictional plants?

What are the common animals of this area? Are there any fictional animals?

Are there continents? Islands?

How much of this area is inhabited?

What area is known?

Country borders?

What are the major geographical landmarks i.e. rivers, mountains?

Where are the major trade routs?

What are the seasons like in this area?

Magic System:

How is magic practiced? Using wands, staffs, runes, etc?

How is magic learned?

Can magic be taken?

What can't magic do? What are its limitations?

What is the first thing a person learns when learning magic?

How are magic users perceived by others?

What are the laws regarding magic?

How does magic link to religion?

How has magic influenced history?

Politics and Law:

What style of leadership rules the area i.e. theocrasy (ruled by religion), monarchy (ruled by a royal family)?

How are laws created?

What is the process from the conception of a law to the point where it passed?

How is the law enforced?

What is the judicial system of this place?

Is there a death penalty?

Society and Culture:

How many major cultures are there?

What is their global population?

Where are they located geographically within your world?

Is there a social hierarchy / a division between the classes?

What are the major pieces of art in this world?

What does its music sound like? What instruments are used?

Are there well know folk songs?

What food is eaten by each group of society?

What are the treat foods of this area?

What are the foods saved for special occasions?

What holidays / special occasions are there?

Religion:

What are the major religions in this area? Do they get on with each other?

How are these religions viewed by their worshippers? By those who worship other religions? By those who worship no one at all?

How much does religion influence politics and the laws passed?

What do these religions believe in?

Are there divisions within these religions between groups who believe slightly different things?

How old are these religion? Which came first?

Which religion has the biggest influence on the world?

What are their opinions towards the government?

What are their opinions regarding the poor and the rich? Do they differ?

What are their opinions towards magic and technology?

Commerce and Industry:

What is the major industry?

Main imports / exports?

How wealthy is this country / area?

What valuable resources does this country / area have?

What are the common crops / livestock in this area?

Is this area coastal? Is there a fishing / trade industry?

Is this area forested? Logging and timber?

Technology:

What are the transport option available? For the poor? For the rich?

[write-on-world]

[lostoutintheopen]

Literally

[lesbianwyllravengard]

Telling myself this every day so here's a meme

[thesefallenembers]

the problem with reading and writing leading to a strong vocabulary is that you tend to know the vibe of words instead of their meanings.

if I used this word in a sentence, would it make sense? absolutely. if you asked me what it meant, could I tell you? absolutely not.

[lostoutintheopen]

SOMEONE PUT IT IN WORDS

[lostoutintheopen]

Funny how you say You don't want to hurt me Then turn around And do the one thing that ever could -  Leave.

A Book of Thoughts 7/18/18

[sunnydwrites]

70 Questions for World-Building

Does your world have an education system? If so, which areas of study are the most valued?

What are the most undervalued jobs in your world? Who works them?

Which genre of music is the most popular?

How common is it to speak a language that is not your native one?

How is public intimacy regarded?

Does age play a role in how much respect a person gets at first glance? Why?

Which meals or foods are considered classics or universally loved?

What is that one thing that it seems like every kid does? (For example, where I live, it’s soccer.)

Does magic play a role in your world? How important is it and under what circumstances is it used?

How are criminals punished?

What is considered the worst possible crime that a person could commit?

Do people keep pets? Which ones are the most popular?

What are the three most common pastimes?

How are people like the police regarded by the general public?

Are there any gender roles or stereotypes that exist? If so, what are they?

How are people in the LGBT+ community treated?

How are disabled people treated?

How are people of color treated?

What is the general lifestyle of the average person in your world?

Do people with mental illnesses have access to resources they might need (therapists, medication, etc.)?

What are beauty standards for men and women like?

If any, what are the stereotypes that exist for each age group?

Which is valued more, the arts or the sciences?

What constitutes as standard intelligence?

Think of the biggest accomplishments or events in your world’s history. Is there a certain theme that carries through them all?

Do forms of entertainment like TV, movies, and theater — or anything resembling them — exist? How popular are they?

Does anything like the Internet exist? What is it most commonly used for?

When are kids expected to move out of their parents’ house?

When are people expected to get their first job? Does this standard vary depending on the family’s financial stability?

Do arranged marriages exist?

Describe your world’s (or country’s) government in five words or less.

If anything, what will absolutely not be tolerated in your world?

What does a typical family look like, if any?

What happens on the home front in times of war? What do people who aren’t actively engaged in the conflict do to try and help?

What role does music play in society?

How often do people travel? How far do they go, usually?

Is it common for families to live in different corners of the world?

How is hunting regarded?

Are there any endangered species? What is the punishment for threatening them?

If any, what are the most famous pieces of literature or most famous authors? Why are they so well-known?

What is the most common form of transportation?

What are the current fashion trends? How are they different from the trends that one, ten, and thirty years ago?

Is there anyone in your world’s history who is regarded as truly evil?

Does your world have a military? Are there different branches, such as the navy or marines? How does someone enlist?

What are some common first date activities?

What do people do when they need to relax?

How common is it for people to go out with a group of friends versus alone?

How do people get their electricity/power?

At what age is a person considered “old”?

At what point is it less offensive to be considered “old” by younger people?

Do your workers have a minimum wage? What is it?

What makes it easy for a person to consider a house a home?

Who usually lives in a single house?

Is there a “standard age” for a person to reach certain milestones in life (As in getting a job, finding a partner and getting married, having kids)?

How might the rich display their wealth?

Usually, how close are families to each other? Are they in contact with their third cousins on the other side of the world or do they barely know how many siblings they have?

Which skills are considered the most important to have?

Which laws are the most commonly broken?

Does your world have any absolutely ridiculous laws? What are they/

Are there any career paths are considered more valuable than others? Why?

Is there any dedicated time of relaxation (like the weekend or a long holiday)?

What is your country’s relationship with the countries around it?

Can people easily talk about the politics of their world and keep a level head?

What degree of control does the government have over the lives of the people?

Is there a traditional process for mourning loved ones who have passed?

In general, how much do people gesture when they speak?

In general, how are people that speak with an accent regarded?

What does a person have to do to be considered a prodigy?

Have common is it to be a farmer or someone that produces food?

Is the majority of your world’s food produced by big businesses or by smaller farmers?

[the-moon-dust-writings]

Writing Prompts

1. “Didn’t you hear? You’re dead.”

2. “Today marks the first day in history that you weren’t a dumbass.”

3. “Even when I leave my very clear instructions, you still manage to accidentally set something on fire. How?”

4. “You were here, but then, you were there, and now, I am confused.”

5. “New things are always fun, but that doesn’t mean the old has to get any less fun.” 

6. “There was something you said that really spoke to me yesterday, oh yeah, it was-.”

7. “Moonlight is the only light I like, the sun burns me.”

8. “I moved out so I could get a dog.”

9. “What? When did that happen? How long was I gone for?”

10. “You know that arrow was meant for you right?”

11. “Maybe there was something about it that I was drawn to, maybe it was fate, but regardless, I knew I needed to have it.”

12. “My personality? Really?”

13. “I could have said something, but I didn’t, and you know why? Because I’m not a mean person, that’s why.”

14. “Hey, I get it. Don’t worry about it.”

15. “Have you ever heard a song that describes exactly how you feel, so much so, that you can’t help but listen to it over and over?”

16. “I am not going to say I am experienced in this, because I’m not. However, I have killed someone before, so that should count right?”

17. “There isn’t anything wrong with breaks. Especially breaking bones.”

18. “Maybe I didn’t! Have you ever thought about that?”

19. “Pranks are cool.”

20. “I can’t bake a cake. What makes you think I can bake a cake?”

21. “Why can’t numbers be less complicated?”

22. “Oh, that’s because I won.”

23. “You just got burned, and by burned I mean detonated. Just lie down and die. There is no bouncing back from that one.”

24. “I could say there is a silver-lining but dude, this sucks.”

25. “There wasn’t anything that I wanted more in that moment then that cake, so, I did what I had to do.”

26. “Conversations? Socializing? Being outside of my house? That sounds horrible, no.”

27. “Because even the sky cries, but beautiful things always happen after.”

28. “Today, I will be the new me, and by new me, I mean I won’t throw myself at the cookie tray.”

29. “Why are you playing the ukulele?”

30. “I dunno? Just set it on fire, I guess.”

[writing-in-the-grave]

I can’t stop picturing the FBI agent assigned to me reading my story as I write, just hanging onto every word, my biggest fan. He draws fan art and writes fan fiction. He stays up past midnight because I had a burst of inspiration and won’t stop writing. My book is published. He buys a copy because he wants to support me. All his FBI friends read my book too. They’re jealous because he got to watch it be written and is currently watching me write book 2. I finish book 2 and start looking for beta readers. He contacts me anonymously and becomes a beta reader. He’s already read the book because he watched me write it. He still reread it and gives me his best feedback. He just wants to make sure there’s a book 3 because he will literally die if there isn’t. Book 2 is published. I start book 3. He watches me write it, then becomes a beta reader again. He’s my most supportive fan. He buys all of my merchandise. He comes to my first fan convention. I sign his copy of my book. He tells me he beta read for me, but naturally says nothing about being the FBI agent assigned to me. We talk about the book. He mentions something from book 4, which is not available for beta readers yet. There’s literally no way he could know about it unless… I lean in close and ask him what is job is. He tells me it’s a secret. From that point forward, I feel like I’m being watched while writing. I kill off his favorite character. He comes to the next convention and tells me off for killing off his favorite character. That book has not been released yet. I know the truth now.

[tartts]

in this house we love, cherish, respect, and use the oxford comma

[paper-ish]

Heyy Writeblr

I’m fairly new to Writeblr and want to get involved in the community. Reblog or like if you’re a writing blog!

[letswritesomenovels]

Me: Here you go, book! I outlined your entire plot for you! You’re welcome! :) :) 

Book: 

[the-moon-dust-writings]

Writing Prompt

“Oh don’t worry, this blood isn’t mine.”

“How long will this take? I got to pick up my dog from the salon.”

“Want me to stab them?”

“Wanna hangout on the rooftop? It’s nice tonight.”

“Okay, who threw the pencil at me?”

“Do you ever get a meme stuck in your head?”

“A vampire? Pfffffffft.”

“These shoes? They are steel toed, why?”

“Take me for a fool? I can balance a spoon on my nose, who is the real fool now?”

“Today was suppose to be my day.”

“Can I lick the spoon after?”

“Please tell me that was the wind.”

“I hate you. Why are you here?”

“Because you’re a piece of sh-!”

“You’re so confident that you already bought their coffin?”

“Let them know that I called.”

“Have you ever seen the water so blue before?”

“No, I’m pretty sure that’s a crocodile.”

“If I could dig my nails into your throat and pull out your vocal cords, I would.”

“I told you.”

“This isn’t remotely what I asked for.”

“Yeah honey, your cooking is great. I love it.”

“Can you let me twirl my knife in peace?”

“What? I can’t send a message to the enemy?”

“The moonlight shone red over the crops this year. The farmers knew that only meant one thing, and so, they went to work.”

[writing-is-ruining-my-life]

Dialogue Prompt

“I’m losing my mind trying to understand you.”

“Then stop trying.”

[rosesinaglass]

[2headedsnake]

[howtogetawaywithpaint-deactivat]

[minijournals]

4.11.18 // currently sitting in three layers + a blanket with two bowls of soup in my stomach !! hashtag go away sickness. ._. have a lovely rest of your week, guys. ^-^

ps. all of the prints used in this spread are from my shop // everything is 20% off rn if you want to grab something for yourself ✨