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Thriller lovers, you NEED to check out this post about "The Weight of Blood" on Stay Bookish! They delve into the chilling suspense and unsettling atmosphere that makes this book a must-read for anyone who loves to be on the edge of their seat. 🔪📚 [Linkbelow] #TheWeightOfBlood #StayBookish #ThrillerBooks #Suspense #ChillingReads #BookRecommendation #HorrorThriller #GothicThriller #TumblrThrills

The Weight of Blood – Stay Bookish

"This or That" - Genre Edition

Bookish Tumblr, let's play a round of This or That! 🤔 Which do you prefer:

✨ Epic High Fantasy with intricate worldbuilding and sprawling quests... OR 💔 Heartwrenching Contemporary Romance with all the feels?

Tell me your pick in the reblogs or replies! 👇 #ThisOrThat #BookishThisOrThat #BookPreferences #FantasyBooks #ContemporaryRomance #GenreLove #BookLover #ReaderChoice #TumblrReads

Bookworms of Tumblr

Bookworms of Tumblr, I'm curious! 🤔 What's a book that has stuck with you long after you finished reading it, and WHY? I'd love to hear your recommendations and the impact these stories had on you! Let's talk books! 📚👇 #BookRecommendations #BookDiscussion #BookLover #ReadingLife #WhatToRead #BookTalk #StoryTime #AskMeAnything #TumblrReads

Bookish Moodboard

I love the bookish moodboard I made on pinterest! Share links to your bookish moodboard! #bookishdiy #bookcrafts #diybookmarks #creative

Diy Bookmark

I saw this on pinterest and its so awesome!

#Dragon #Dragons #Bookmark #Bookmarks #Reading #Books #BookLover #Reader #Bookworm #GiftsForReaders #Bookish

Aug 8, 2024 - diy butterfly bookmark origami 🦋💞 #tutorial #book #bookmark #papercraft #craft #giftforhim #cute #giftforher #giftideas #origa

Greek Demigods

Alright, fellow demigods! Let's dive deep into the world of Percy Jackson & The Olympians! ✨ What are some of your favorite theories or headcanons about the series? It could be anything - character backstories, secret connections, potential future events, funny "what ifs"... I wanna hear it all! 👇 #PercyJackson #PJO #BookTheories #Headcanons #Fandom #DemigodLife #RickRiordan

I learned that the Gods of Olympus are real and sometimes they have children with humans called half-bloods. We're pretty much like anyone e

Percy Jackson

Today's character appreciation goes to the one and only Percy Jackson from the Percy Jackson & The Olympians series! 🌊 Seriously, his unwavering loyalty to his friends and family is just unmatched. And let's not forget his incredible bravery in the face of literal monsters and gods! What's your favorite moment that showcases Percy's courage or his big heart? Let's celebrate this Seaweed Brain! 💙 #PercyJackson #CharacterAppreciation #SeaweedBrain #Loyalty #Bravery #PJO #RickRiordan

Fan Art

Princess Leia has always been one of my favorites in star wars whether in the books or movies I just love her! This image speaks to me! What about you?

Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest.

#star wars #bookworm #nerdy girls #star wars fanart

Writing Progress

✨ HUGE writing win today! 🎉 I just powered through and FINISHED A COUPLE OF CHAPTERS on my paranormal romance! My heart is racing with where this story is going! 🥰 Feeling so hyped up right now! What are YOU all working on today? Let's share the creative energy! ✍️ #amwriting #paranormalromance #writingprogress #PenNameWrites #excited #writerslife #whatareyouworkingon

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Charles Chris Berg Author Interview

I had a blast interviewing Charles! Check out our #podcast episode with #charlesChrisBerg at #magnificentauthorspodcast part of #magnificentmommas

📚 Unveiling Courage Through Historical Fiction—Meet Christopher Charles Berg! ✨ In this episode, we dive into the world of Christopher Charl

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how to write fight scenes

many people have told me that Chum has good fight scenes. a small subset of those people have asked me on advice for how to write fight scenes. i am busy procrastinating, so i have distilled my general ethos on fight scenes into four important points. followed by a homework assignment.

Fight scenes take place on two axii - the physical and the intellectual. For the most interesting fight scenes, neither character should have a full inventory of the other's abilities, equipment, fighting style, etc. This gives you an opportunity to pull out surprises, but, more importantly, turns each fight into a jockeying of minds, as all characters involved have to puzzle out what's going on in real time. This is especially pertinent for settings with power systems. It feels more earned if the characters are trying to deduce the limitations and reach of the opponent's power rather than the opponent simply explaining it to them (like in Bleach. Don't do that). 1a. Have characters be incorrect in their assumptions sometimes, leading to them making mistakes that require them to correct their internal models of an opponent under extreme pressure. 1b. If you really have to have a character explain their powers to someone there should be a damn good reason for it. The best reason is "they are lying". The second best reason is "their power requires it for some reason".

Make sure your blows actually have weight. When characters are wailing at each other for paragraphs and paragraphs and nothing happens, it feels like watching rock 'em sock 'em robots. They beat each other up, and then the fight ends with a decisive blow. Not interesting! Each character has goals that will influence what their victory condition is, and each character has a physical body that takes damage over the course of a fight. If someone is punched in the gut and coughs up blood, that's an injury! It should have an impact on them not just for the fight but long term. Fights that go longer than "fist meets head, head meets floor" typically have a 'break-down' - each character getting sloppier and weaker as they bruise, batter, and break their opponent, until victory is achieved with the last person standing. this keeps things tense and interesting.

I like to actually plan out my fight scenes beat for beat and blow for blow, including a: the thought process of each character leading to that attempted action, b: what they are trying to do, and c: how it succeeds or fails. In fights with more than two people, I like to use graph paper (or an Excel spreadsheet with the rows turned into squares) to keep track of positions and facings over time.

Don't be afraid to give your characters limitations, because that means they can be discovered by the other character and preyed upon, which produces interesting ebbs and flows in the fight. A gunslinger is considerably less useful in a melee with their gun disarmed. A swordsman might not know how to box if their sword is destroyed. If they have powers, consider what they have to do to make them activate, if it exhausts them to use, how they can be turned off, if at all. Consider the practical applications. Example: In Chum, there are many individuals with pyrokinetic superpowers, and none of them have "think something on fire" superpowers. Small-time filler villain Aaron McKinley can ignite anything he's looking at, and suddenly the fight scenes begin constructing themselves, as Aaron's eyes and the direction of his gaze become an incredibly relevant factor.

if you have reached this far in this essay I am giving you homework. Go watch the hallway fight in Oldboy and then novelize it. Then, watch it again every week for the rest of your life, and you will become good at writing fight scenes.

as with all pieces of advice these are not hard and fast rules (except watching the oldboy hallway fight repeatedly) but general guidelines to be considered and then broken when it would produce an interesting outcome to do so.

okay have a good day. and go read chum.

A bookshelf overflowing with books is a treasure trove of stories waiting to be discovered. It's a place where imagination can run wild and dreams can take flight. #booklover #bibliophile #readinglife #bookstagram #bookworm

There's nothing quite like curling up with a good book on a cold winter's night. The warmth of the fire, the soft glow of the candlelight, and the comforting presence of a furry friend make it the perfect escape. #cozyreading #wintervibes #bookworm #readingnook #catlover

A well-loved book is a treasure, a window into another world, a conversation with a long-lost friend. Happy reading! #booklover #readinglife #bibliophile #bookstagram #readingnook

The scent of old books, the rhythmic clack of keys, and the quiet hum of inspiration. There's nothing quite like a vintage typewriter to fuel the imagination. #vintagevibes #writerlife #retroaesthetic #typewriterlove

Books that changed lives

Several classic novels continue to provoke thought and inspire discussion decades after their initial publication. 1 George Orwell's 1984 paints a chilling picture of a totalitarian future, prompting reflection on surveillance, power, and individual freedom. 2 Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird tackles themes of racial injustice and childhood innocence in the American South, sparking conversations about empathy and prejudice. 3 J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye explores adolescent angst and alienation, resonating with readers who grapple with identity and belonging. 4 Aldous Huxley's Brave New World offers a dystopian vision of a technologically advanced society, raising questions about conformity and the cost of happiness.5 Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale provides a stark warning about the dangers of fundamentalism and the erosion of women's rights, while Orwell's Animal Farm uses allegory to examine the corruption of revolutions and the abuse of power. 6 These works, among others, remain relevant because they delve into timeless human experiences and societal issues, encouraging readers to question the world around them.

#book quotes #literary quotes #book discussion #reading

Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy

One of my favorite passages is from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams: "There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something 1 even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which states that this has already happened." I love this passage because it's both funny and thought-provoking. It reminds me to always be open to the unexpected and to never take things for granted.

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