The Feral Theorist Writes

{Don't treat writers like beggers, we're artists, too.}{Legal adult} {They/It/Void/Prism} {Side blog}

[maybeautisticngl]

Sorry for not posting in such a long time, but in terms of writing, nothing has really been happening, LMAO.

It's not that I've abandoned any of my projects. I'm very selective in the things I start. It's more that I've been figuring out what projects (fan or original) I want to prioritize. My own original works and an unrelated fan project are currently both my focus for multiple reasons.

It's hard for me to find the time, energy, or care to write consistently, especially when I feel I have like... 3 or 4 other projects shouting at me to pay attention to them.

I'm not "killing off" any of my projects, abandoning them, or giving them cheap, abrupt endings. Things have just changed, and I'd love to return to it sooner rather than later.

Anyway, I thought the few of you who like In the Face of Discovery deserved an update.

On the good side of things, I've switched to an open-source application for all my writing needs to avoid getting my data scraped, or used for god knows what! That's been a big motivator.

I'll probably copy-paste this into an update chapter on Ao3, so like... the three people who enjoy the fic actually know what's going on.

[maybeautisticngl]

I've bitched about this before, but apparently some of you have reblogged my older Engineer-related posts, so I thought I might as well mention this: That's all fine, but I just wanted to say that some of the info I shared turned out to not stem from a real/official source. 🙃

The idea that Engineers can't reproduce, for example, is from a fan-made draft script. 🫠

There's nothing to confirm this idea at all anyway, even when I looked through the comics.

A part of the comics, however, is that they have telekinesis! That's pretty cool. It's canon to me LMAO.

[maybeautisticngl]

One thing I find kind of frustrating with my character Ey'vis is that she kind of relies on the actions of others to make her own move/set the scene.

It's not a bad thing, it just feels a little restrictive.

[maybeautisticngl]

In case any writer needs to hear it: There is nothing wrong with having characters with questionable morals and/or those who have done bad things. Don't let repackaged purity culture mess with your head. A character's personality, actions, and traits are not inherently a reflection of you, or what you condone.

[maybeautisticngl]

In the Face of Discovery - Chapter 5: The Restless Banquet

"In the Face of Discovery" is a canon-divergent fanfiction taking place in the Prometheus 2012 Alien universe. As Shaw wanders through life on LV-223, the question remains: just how far can discovery go?

"Countless worlds are under the threat of Ey'vis' long-sworn enemy, Ambrosia. After the two's mutual warring had come to a slow pause, sudden activity came up in possibly one of the most messy, complicated universes ever. Space Jockeys, the feared space traveling race, and Humans, their defiled creations, have no choice but to follow her demands. After all, who's gonna question the 25 foot tall Eldridge horror?"

[unboundprompts]

Different Ways to Describe Eye Colors

↳ a masterpost for writing prompts that describe eye colors

Brown Eyes

Blue Eyes

Green Eyes

Hazel Eyes

Unusual Eyes

Gray Eyes

Heterochromia Eyes

Black Eyes

White Eyes

Hazel Green Eyes

Gold/Yellow Eyes

Reddish-Brown Eyes

[maybeautisticngl]

IT IS FINISHED!

The writing is on the wall. Can you see it?

Have fun, and enjoy! 👀

[maybeautisticngl]

In the Face of Discovery: Chapter 4 in a nutshell...

David: Hello! :)

Shaw: I'm going to fucking throttle you-

[writing-with-sophia]

Poison list

While it's important to approach writing with creativity and imagination, it's crucial to prioritize responsible and ethical storytelling. That being said, if you're looking for information on poisons for the purpose of writing fiction, it's essential to handle the subject matter with care and accuracy. Here is a list of some common poisons that you can use in your stories:

Hemlock: Hemlock is a highly poisonous plant that has been used as a poison in various works of literature. It can cause paralysis and respiratory failure.

Arsenic: Arsenic is a toxic element that has been historically used as a poison. It can be lethal in high doses and can cause symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, and organ failure.

Cyanide: Cyanide is a fast-acting poison that affects the body's ability to use oxygen. It can cause rapid loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest.

Nightshade: Nightshade plants, such as Belladonna or Deadly Nightshade, contain toxic compounds that can cause hallucinations, respiratory distress, blurred vision, dizziness, an increased heart rate, and even death when ingested.

Ricin: Ricin is a potent poison derived from the castor bean plant. It can cause organ failure and has been used as a plot device in various fictional works.

Strychnine: Strychnine is a highly toxic alkaloid that affects the nervous system, leading to muscle spasms, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Snake Venom: Various snake venoms can be used in fiction as deadly poisons. Different snake species have different types of venom, each with its own effects on the body.

Digitalis: Digitalis, derived from the foxglove plant, contains cardiac glycosides. It has been historically used to treat heart conditions, but in high doses, it can be toxic. Overdosing on digitalis can cause irregular heart rhythms, nausea, vomiting, and visual disturbances.

Lead: Lead poisoning, often resulting from the ingestion or inhalation of lead-based substances, has been a concern throughout history. Lead is a heavy metal that can affect the nervous system, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, cognitive impairment, anemia, and developmental issues, particularly in children.

Mercury: Mercury is a toxic heavy metal that has been used in various forms throughout history. Ingesting or inhaling mercury vapors can lead to mercury poisoning, causing symptoms like neurological impairment, kidney damage, respiratory issues, and gastrointestinal problems.

Aconite: Also known as Wolfsbane or Monkshood, aconite is a highly toxic plant. Its roots and leaves contain aconitine alkaloids, which can affect the heart and nervous system. Ingesting aconite can lead to symptoms like numbness, tingling, paralysis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure.

Thallium: Thallium is a toxic heavy metal that can cause severe poisoning. It has been used as a poison due to its tastelessness and ability to mimic other substances. Thallium poisoning can lead to symptoms like hair loss, neurological issues, gastrointestinal disturbances, and damage to the kidneys and liver.

When incorporating poisons into your writing, it is essential to research and accurately portray the effects and symptoms associated with them. Additionally, be mindful of the potential impact your writing may have on readers and the importance of providing appropriate context and warnings if necessary.

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[goldinkpen]

Writer’s Paradise Masterlist

As a Writer it’s my goal to help and uplift other writers and future Authors alike so here’s a Masterlist of resources I’ve compiled for you to use for your writing!

If you know any sites or have any recommendations for me to add, my asks/submissions are open!!

I’ll update these as I further my journey & research into becoming an Author one day, please reblog this to help your fellow writers!

Organization, Advice, and Research

Hiveword - A website with multiple writing resources available such as planning, index cards, articles with advice, name and character generators, and research capabilities. The free account offers the essentials such as scenes, characters, and plotlines.

Storyteller’s Roadmap - A website that helps you plan, write, and revise a story thoroughly. It including guides to write specific descriptions along with a thesaurus, templates and worksheets, an Idea Generator and more.

Helping Writers become Authors - A website in a blog style format with multiple articles and resources including writing mistakes, novel outlining, story structures, as well as character arcs and many more.

UK resources for writers - A website with resources for learning how to write with free and paid courses, writing opportunities, and more for writers in the UK.

Creative Writers Academy - A website with free classes guiding a step by step through the publication process.

Reedsy - A blog style website that includes Articles about publication and centered around learning how to publish a book with many tools and generators for writing.

Poets and Writers - A website for Writers and poets with resources like publishing your writing, finding your community and more.

Research Links for Writers - An HTML site with multiple links and resources for writers spanning upon multiple genres, subject matters, and history.

The internet public library - A website encyclopedia for essays and academic papers.

Writing realistic Injuries - A website with a list of different types of injuries and how to write them out including, impacts, and the effects of them.

RanGen - A website for writers with writing challenges, resources, and generators for things like personalities, characters, poisons, writing prompts, etc.

Ivy Tech Library - A library database website with a lot of resources for research including folklore and by region.

How to write a story by Creativepromptsforwriting on Tumblr - A different Masterlist with many more resources about writing, staying motivated, certain plots, etc.

Self Publishing

A step-by-step Video about Self Publishing - A video by Gilliain Perkins explaining her process of how she self published her Best Seller Novel.

How to format your book yourself through word - A video by Natalia Leigh with a step-by-step process on how she formats her manuscript. Her video covers: Page Size, Margins, Line spacing, Indentation, Chapter Styles, Page Numbers, and Headers.

Strategies for Marketing your book - A video made by iWriterly she explains 34 different strategies that can be used to market a book (while marketing her book lol!) and includes a downloadable checklist of these strategies

Masterclass How to copyright a book in 7 steps - An article guiding step by step how to properly copyright a self published book.

Fiverr - A freelancing website where you can find someone to make your illustrations, covers, and even get editors as well as someone to voice or make an audiobook for you.

Up Work - A freelancing website  where you can find someone to make your illustrations, covers, and even get editors as well as someone to voice or make an audiobook for you.

Beta Books - A website for Beta Readers can read your book and return their feedback. It lets you sort and filter your feedback by reader, chapter, or keyword, to get your book done.

Docucopies - A printing service website with a short guide about self publishing, buying copyright, and ISBN references and sites, all while including printing services (10% off of orders over 350$)

The Book Patch - A book printing service which includes Print-On-Demand services or cheap printing services allowing for smaller quantities. The Book Patch does not offer expensive publishing package, and keeps book publishing costs to a minimum.

Affordable Book Printing - A website with book publishing services including printing books but also formatting e-books, Cover Design, as well as Marketing and more

Generators & AUs

Random AU Generator - A website that generates AUs randomly.

Fantasy Name/Realm Generator - A website that generates random fantasy names.

Random Name Generator - A website that generates random names based on the options chosen with the ability to choose by region and gender.

Service Scape Writing Prompt Generator - A website that generates in depth writing prompts as chosen by the genre selected.

Writing Plot Generator - A website that generates plots based upon your selections of genre, title, etc.

Art Breeder - A website that can use a series of images to generate photos or the perfect character for your story.

[maybeautisticngl]

I haven't really been working on the 4th ItFoD chapter itself. I have the bullet points finished now, but I'm gonna be honest, I've been working on how the crystal structure is laid out (I literally had to make a map, lmao.) I stayed up until like... 2AM trying to figure it out. Thankfully, that's also done.

That and making the Engineer shit make sense. We have no real compass for how they function socially, or how their religion, or cast system works.

So I'm working on world building is my point LMAO.

You'll get a little extra lore this upcoming chapter, as a treat.

[maybeautisticngl]

I've got an idea. As a writer, it can be difficult to convey your OC's vibe by writing alone. Some people aren't big on digital art, either. So... I propose we start making TikTok/meme/etc. compilations to convey our OC's vibes more efficiently. People do it to official media characters all the time, anyway.

[feral-lore-creature]

Humans, visiting other parts of space, discovering their origins: DAD! :D

Engineers: I NEVER WANTED YOU-

[maybeautisticngl]

FIIIIINE... I'll deviate from canon... 🙄

[maybeautisticngl]

New Chapter of In the Face of Discovery has been released.

In this new installment, rapid changes are happening, and challenges are being faced.

There's been a updaaaate! Enjoy. :)

Land of Milk & Honey

[maybeautisticngl]

Ey'vis, currently at 25 feet tall, arguing with Elizabeth Shaw: That's it-

Ey'vis lowers a flat hand down to Shaw's level: Get on my hand.

Shaw: What? Why???

Ey'vis: If we're going to argue, it should be at eye level.

[maybeautisticngl]

I've seen people on here (like one person lmfao) headcanon that Engineers are very conservative about PDA and/or would be uptight about sex in some fashion.

Like... that doesn't make sense to me, personally. In a lot of the artwork related to the Engineers, there is a clear worship for phallic imagery. (I personally headcanon that it stems from their religious beliefs.)

I think my point that they wouldn't be uptight in the ways we humans can be.