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[daily-spooky]

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Hellooo, how are you doing? I hope you're having fun these days 💕 Actually i'm here for asking you to do camping prompts and dialogue; they're camping in the winter, it's cold and there's a bit of romance in the air...

Thanks in advance ☺️

Hi there :)

I started writing these when I just came back from a two-day camping trip. But that was in summer. Now it's winter, so let's finish them :)

Camping Prompts

There are many unfamiliar sounds you hear, when you sleep outside of a house. But hearing their partner's steady breathing right beside their ear felt more than familiar.

It was just like the movies. The cold seeping into their tent, with no other choice then to get close to stay warm.

They didn't know who thought that camping in the middle of winter was a good idea, but they were here now and they had to make the best out of it.

The marshmellows they roasted over the fire, with their eyes not being able to leave each other's gaze, were the best they ever had.

"I'm cold." "I'm cold too." "But it was your brilliant idea, so come up with a plan!" "Oh, I have an even more brilliant idea to warm us up."

"What are you doing?" "There are snowflakes on your eye lashes."

"Why are my marshmellows always burning?" "Come on, I'll show you how to do it."

Hope you like them!

- Jana

[tahbhie]

How to Stop Hating Everything You Write

1. Don't be afraid of making mistakes.

Quit judging yourself for every mistake you make along the way. Whether you're writing fiction, fanfiction, or nonfiction, just write. If you can't correct your errors as you go, that's okay. When I don't have the brainpower to multitask, I focus on the writing stage one step at a time. Just write!

2. Don't aim for perfection.

"It's not ready if it's not perfect." That's a lie. When you're in the process of writing, it's best to concentrate on getting your thoughts on paper.

3. Seek feedback and learn to receive it.

Join lively communities with active writers or forums that host events inviting writers to share their work for critique. Not every critique is constructive; learn to discern which feedback to take on board and which to ignore.

4. Read, read, read.

You can't give what you don't have. You learn a lot from reading similar pieces in your chosen genre. Reading is also a source of inspiration that fuels your writing process.

5. Cut yourself some slack.

Writing is no small feat. It takes talent to formulate a story with your mind and skill to visualize it for others to see. Do you love writing? Then keep doing it because it takes practice.

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[creativepromptsforwriting]

showing comfort

holding hands tightly during a difficult moment

cuddling under a blanket while watching their favorite show

preparing calming tea and sitting together in silence

gently kissing the forehead or top of the head

cooking a favorite meal to cheer up a friend.

listening attentively without judgment

reading aloud to calm them down

grabbing the other’s hand in big crowds

staying physically close, so they know their not alone

giving them a care package with their favourite items

stroking their hair or rubbing their back

reminding them how strong they are

taking a friend on an impromptu adventure

soothing them back to sleep after a nightmare

holding them tightly, protectively

sending supportive text messages throughout the day

telling them a bedtime story

[daily-spooky]

[catchymemes]

[creativepromptsforwriting]

What is... Deus Ex Machina?

Deus ex machina refers to a scenario that seems impossible for the character to believably get themself out of. It's an unsolvable problem that suddenly gets solved by external forces that often don't seem very plausible.

This could be a situation where the author wrote themself into a corner and created a scenario that the character is not logically getting out of.

It can be a simple but implausible solution like a bomb is about to go off and a background character trips over a cable that diffuses the bomb. Or in its literal translation ("god out of the machine") it's a god-like intervention that suddenly fixes everything. Often used to save characters from their otherwise inevitable death.

[hattonthehatman]

Couple guidelines for Wordcount

Flash fiction: -1500 words

Short story: 1,000-10,000 words

Novelettes: 7,500-19,000 words

Novella: 17,500-40,000 words

Novel: 50,000-110,000 words

Epic novel: +110,000 words

Genres

Thriller: 70,000-90,000 words

Sci-Fi: 90,000-120,000 words

Romance: 50,000-100,000 words

Historical fiction: 75,000-100,000 words

Fantasy: 80,000-150,000 words

Horror: 80,000-100,000

[thewatcher727]

Writing Description Notes:

Updated 14th June 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

[writers-potion]

Ethics, Conflicts and Secrecy of Magic in Your Novel

Ethics

Modern day magician would consider it unethical to use magic to harm others, but in history, curses and destructive magic was big business.

Some magicians would consider it unethical to interfere with a person's free will, while others might not

Some will never work under the influence of a substance (drug, alcohol), while for others it may be common

How a magician practice magic can vary depending on their principle profession (if they have a day job). A social worker and a drug dealer will have every different ideas about what magic should and should not do.

Make your magician morally gray. What are the consequences?

Challenge your magicians ethical standards. Would they still stick to the same rules even if their family/friend/livelihood is in danger?

Villainous Ethics

"never torture someone on Thursdays"

"perform harmful spells only when the moon is full"

"don't interfere with someones free will...unless the client pays in gold."

"never hurt an animal."

"never hurt someone over the age of seventy" (come before their birthday, please!)

"never attack another magician" (go for his wife instead)

"never harm a virgin"

etc., etc. just have fun with loopholes and loose interpretations of the rules you give your magicians.

The Wiccan Rede

The most widely followed principle is: "An it harm none, do what ye will", which is the Wiccan Rede. There are contentions about what this might actually entail.

This principle is an old one, one that was passed down orally before it was recorded. This means that "an" can be many things - it may be "because" or "since" or "if" or just gibberish.

You can have your magician character interprete this age-old rule in their own way, doing things that border between right and wrong.

Secrecy

In periods like the Middle Ages, magic was strictly banned and anyone who practices it (or is accused of doing so) prosecuted. The execution method varied: hanged, burned at the stake, etc.

Religious magic is problematic if it is not the predominant religion of the region or state.

Your character may be from a group of people who have been conquered or historically persecuted for a long time.

Languages in which the magic is conducted can be banned/outlawed.

If your magicians only work in secret:

Think of ways they use to hide their identities

Raise the stakes - what happens if they are discovered?

What if the magician thinks they're acting in secret but everyone actually knows?

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[luna-azzurra]

Some examples of challenging obstacles for characters to face

Personal Tragedy: The sudden loss of a loved one throws the protagonist into a state of grief and despair, forcing them to navigate the complex emotions of mourning while still grappling with their responsibilities and goals.

Betrayal: A trusted friend or ally betrays the protagonist, revealing hidden agendas or turning against them at a critical moment, leaving the protagonist feeling betrayed and alone, and forcing them to reevaluate their relationships and alliances.

Physical Limitations: The protagonist suffers a debilitating injury or illness that threatens to derail their plans and ambitions, leaving them physically weakened and vulnerable, and forcing them to find new ways to adapt and overcome their limitations.

Social Prejudice: The protagonist faces discrimination or prejudice based on their race, gender, sexuality, or social class, making it difficult for them to achieve their goals and forcing them to confront systemic injustice and inequality.

Impossible Choices: The protagonist is faced with a series of impossible choices, each with its own moral or ethical consequences, forcing them to weigh the lesser of two evils and grapple with the fallout of their decisions.

Internal Conflict: The protagonist battles with their own inner demons, such as addiction, trauma, or mental illness, which threaten to sabotage their efforts and undermine their sense of self-worth and purpose.

Rivalry: The protagonist finds themselves locked in a bitter rivalry with a formidable adversary, such as a rival athlete, business competitor, or romantic rival, pushing them to their limits as they strive to outmaneuver and outwit their opponent.

Existential Crisis: The protagonist wrestles with profound existential questions about the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and their place in the universe, confronting their own mortality and searching for purpose and meaning amidst the chaos and uncertainty of existence.

[writers-potion]

Writing a Siege Warfare

In a siege, the readers' empathies lie with the defenders. If the PoV fihts ont he side of the attackers, give the defenders state-of-the-art technology, have them commit some strocious deeds to justify an attack.

Active Siege

The besiegers use force to get in.

They attack the walls with cannons, catapults and battering rams. They use long ladders to climb the walks. They may build a ramp to reach the top of the walls, or dig a tunnerl to make part of the wall collapse.

The defenders will hurl missiles at the attackers. Arrows, stones, burning pitch, etc. They'll set the battering rams on fire. Women, children and the elderly will hurl rocks and pour boiling oil at the enemy.

The outcome of he siege will depend on state-of-the-art technology: is the siege machinery or defensive mechanisms better? And the preparedness of the defenders in maintaining their walls and stocking resources.

Passive Siege

The besiegers cut off the defenders' supply chain to starve them into submission. This is rather boring for the attackers.

It will end in one of three ways: (1) hunger (2) thirst (3) treachery (someone who can't stand it opens the gate) or the attackers get bored and launch an active attack.

Both sides, but especially so for the defenders, will suffer from a lack of resources. Use the weather (smelting sun, floods, extreme humidity) to make it more painful for both sides.

More suitable as the background of a scene rather than being a scene in itself, since passive sieges can lasts for months.

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Different Genres, Different Fight Scenes.

Romance

No real gore; write entertaining fight scenes with an illusion of reality

Avoid excessive arobatics or feats of unbelievable strength. Stay realistic - describe the weather, how the ground feels.

Add a layer of erotic tension.

Use injuries as opportunities to test the hero and heroine's relationship, for displaying touching and tender care.

Fight scenes in romance tend to be short (<700w)

Where there are several fight scenes: (1) he comes to her rescue - (2) she comes to his rescue (3) together they fight in the final showdown.

Fantasy

Fantasy fight scenes will primarily be enertaining, but have considerable grit.

Since readers needs to retain their suspense of disbelief in dragons, fairies, unicorns, etc. it helps to keep fights realistic.

Heroes will be skilled in using the weapon of their choice, and he climax of the fight will be prolonged, detailed and technically precise.

Science Fiction

Invent a special weapon for your book. To make it plausible, take a real-life weapon and extrapolate.

To make it interesting, the weapon will have a critical flaw or have consequences to the user which will make the plot more interesting.

Thriller

Fight scene in thrillera are very gritty, with real violence and gore. There will be several injuries and death.

However, the hero will also show off his skill in prolonged fight scenes, making it entertaining.

The suspense section is typically long

The hero will often have advanced level fighting skills.

Horror

As long as the blood is plot relevant, readers will want to see gore and grit.

The suspense and aftermath sections will be long, with unexpected twists that gets the hero behind his back.

Cozy Mystery

Cozy mystery won't have too much fighting involved, but if it does it will be be short.

Focus on how the hero struggles towards the next clue as a result of the fight rather than on the fight itself.

Historical

Fight in historical novels can be anything between entertaining and gritty.

Consider the periodic background, tech level, and relative wealth of your fighters before you give them weapons and armour.

In period where life expectancy was shorter and violence was more commonplace, your heros will be less bothered about seeing death, gory gutting, or having children in battle. Less qualms about killing.

In most periods and societies women didn't fight, and you must come up with a plausible backstory for her.

Literary

Either the fight takes place off stage or it is shown in all its realistic brutality.

Literary fight scenes are gritty and short.

You will choose to focus on the aftermath - play up the tragic, sinful, meaninglessness, etc. of violence for the reader and how it affects your hero's psyche.

Young Adult

YA fight scenes are entertaining, but it can escalate to be very scary.

he plot often revolves around he protagnoist performing implausible feats of fighting, often with exceptional martial arts skills.

Choose whatever martial arts teenagers find "cool" and build up your knowledge about it.

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[marshmallowducksforpresident]

College professors come in two forms.

Show up and you pass, I'm lonely I made you cookies. Have a good day!

And...

I am not paid enough to care. Here's your homework *thunk* Here's your study guide *thunk* and here's your tests *thunk* Have fun, I'll see you at the bridge.

[marshmallowducksforpresident]

How is it that the first half of the semester drags by and the second half goes along the lines of,

First day of class! Fresh st- Ah Choo! Oh would you look at that there's the final. Damn.

[marshmallowducksforpresident]

You know that you are in college when you walk up to the coffee shop and the employee stares into your soul and just says,

No. Consider this an intervention. I'm cutting you off from caffeine. That cannot be healthy fir your heart.

Ha ha.... I settled for a lemonade.

[marshmallowducksforpresident]

Being in college is like having a fever dream in the most wild way.

You can wake up at noon plan to do homework and all of a sudden it's 5 am and you're playing the world's shittiest version of ping pong you've ever seen.

And then three hours later you're even more sleep deprived but now you have to look professional and give tours.