apollo

he/him - narumitsu and klapollo fan.

[lavender-twilight23]

Ah yes I love fanfic tropes I MEAN Persona 5 Royal

The fact that this is canon is so fucking funny to me

[strawberry-souffle]

things i wish were portrayed in fiction more often (books and fanfiction)

very loving and affectionate 100% asexual relationships

deep and emotional friendships between men and women that aren't romantic (same goes for all genders but men and women especially)

platonic cuddling!!!!!!!!

a prostitute/sex worker type character who is really chill about the job and acts like a normal person

ACCURATE MENTAL DISORDER PORTRAYALS (especially autism and ADHD)

non-romantic character foils

[narumitsu-shipper]

This man would LOVE Re:Zero

[ao3commentoftheday]

Do you have any advice and how to write a long fic?

I'll encourage long fic writers to add on in the notes, but as someone who tends to prefer short and medium-length fic, I'll tell you how I go about it.

Get a premise that you just absolutely love. You're going to be writing this thing for months, if not longer, so you want it to be something you're willing to spend a lot of time thinking about.

Embrace subplots. You'll have your main plotline that you want to see through from beginning to end, but you can also weave in some subplots here or there. The way I do this so that I don't get lost down a rabbit hole is that I always make sure that every chapter has at least 1 thing that moves the main plot forward and then if I want to spend 1-2K with some side characters doing something fun I can do that as well. Subplots can extend for the length of the full narrative, but they can also just last a chapter or three. If you're used to writing short fic, these might give you that familiar feeling of "completion"

A chapter is only as long as it needs to be. Don't get hung up on having a consistent chapter length. Don't get hung up on hitting some arbitrary number every time. Instead, figure out what the next part of your story needs to include and write however many words it takes to get that chunk across. Varying your chapter lengths is a normal thing to do and not something to stress about.

The next thing that I find important personally may or may not be relevant to you, but I find that I can't plot anything in much detail. If I get too into the nitty gritty with my plotting, it just feels like I've already written it. I need to keep it at the level of "And then A and B meet C and hijinks ensue." I can figure out the particular hijinks later. It's the characters meeting up that's the next important thing for me to figure out. Getting too far ahead of myself is a death knell for me in writing long fics, but there are other writers who swear by it. Test out different ways of approaching it and see what works for you.

As someone who tends to write more briefly, another feature that's common to longer fics is more extensive descriptions. People spend time painting visual pictures of the setting or the characters or the actions that are happening. Write the more bare-bones style that focuses more on dialogue (if you're like me) and then go back and read through what you've just written and see if there are opportunities to add in more detail. This can lead to some really interesting characterization choices and also help you out with worldbuilding.

When it comes to worldbuilding, you don't have to get it all on the page. You just need to share what's relevant for the reader in that moment and what is useful to lay out now so that it's already there in a future chapter. You can have an encyclopedic knowledge of how your world works in your head, but it's not actually necessary. No one is going to be quizzing you later - and if they do, you can always figure it out at that point.

Most important for me when I'm trying to get myself to the end of a longer fic, have a friend or a group of friends who are also into what you're writing - or at least willing to hear you get excited about it. Being able to get excited about your work is so important. It's like a bottle of water being handed to you on mile 10 of a marathon.

[ticcytx]

Azurrin Week, Day 2: Weapon

Silly shippy sketchy bonus:

Keep reading

[liathemaid]

Old af rough comic but it still makes me laugh hahahahaha

[kiapet2]

Quick reminder that these are all canonical quotes from Fire Emblem: Awakening:

Chrom: This is not your — your fault… Promise me you’ll escape from this place… Please, go…

Robin: I was powerless once, too, remember? And yes, alone, I don’t think either one of us is half the person your sister was. But together…maybe we can be something more. If you fall, I’ll be there to pull you back up. When you fight for your sister’s ideals, I’ll be by your side.

Chrom: You are yourself, before you are any man’s son/daughter. Remember that.

Robin: Chrom, I have an idea.

Chrom: Those words from your mouth are music to my ears, Robin.

Chrom: Oh, and, Robin… If we are all bound by these invisible ties, I thank the gods it’s with you.

Robin: I know that face… “Dueling with unpleasant thoughts,” are we?

Chrom: You know me well, Robin.

Robin: So much needless bloodshed. So many days of pain and doubt and fighting… We would have never made it without you there to guide us, you know.

Chrom: Funny. I was going to say the same to you.

Robin: I guess we really are two halves of the same whole.

Chrom: Robin and I have held fast through good times and ill… We swore to be two halves of a greater whole. You underestimate the strength of those ties, the bonds we share. I believe in them more than some foretold “destiny.”

Robin: If Validar somehow does gain control over me… Promise me… Promise me you’ll cut me down.

Chrom: You can’t mean that. You can’t ASK that!

Robin: I’ll resist him with all that I am. I promise you. But there are other people involved here—too many people to ignore… You have a duty to protect them as well.

Chrom: …You’re right. The words burn my tongue, but you’re right. But you mustn’t let Validar seize control! Whatever it takes. Whatever the cost!

Robin: I’ll try. You know I will.

Robin: My life did not begin with you. It began the day Chrom found me in that field. I have been all over this world, and I have helped change it—for the better. I have fought and laughed and bled with my friends, and THAT is what matters! The ties we forged, the bonds we share—they are of a power greater than Grima.

Robin: What is one life, when weighed against millions?

Chrom: Stop it! You’re one of us. You’ll ALWAYS be one of us. There has to be another way. We just have to find it. Promise me, Robin. Promise me you won’t do this!

Chrom: We swore to stand by each other, remember? We’re two halves of a whole… Not even a dragon can sever us!

Chrom: Return to us, Robin! Your bond with us is stronger than even the fell dragon’s might!

Robin: Chrom! I’m coming, Chrom! Hold on!

Chrom: I won’t lie: your death might have spared the world future grief. Perhaps. …But I know for certain it would have robbed the world of someone very special.

Chrom: Don’t cry, Lissa. We’ll see him/her again. I’m sure of it. Remember what Naga said? That Robin would survive if our ties were strong enough. This isn’t over. I believe Robin is out there…somewhere… And I’ll find him/her. If it takes me the rest of my days, I’ll find him/her…

Grima: Heh. You know, the man/woman who used to control this body loved your father. He/she would have died to protect Chrom. And in sending Chrom away just  now, his/her spirit has finally perished.

[traincat]

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fire Emblem: Soen no Kiseki/Akatsuki no Megami | Fire Emblem Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Ike/Senerio | Soren, Senerio | Soren & Wayu | Mia Characters: Senerio | Soren, Ike (Fire Emblem), Wayu | Mia Summary:

“Are you dancing?” Mia said.

“No,” Soren said quickly, recovering himself and straightening up. He turned his face away, busying himself with a few tomes he’d left on a nearby table.

“You’re not very good, huh?” she said, sympathetic.

—

When a dancer in the town square catches Ike’s eye, Soren finds himself learning a new skill.

[karakaranokara]

[pittpep]

‘Cause sometimes I look in her eyes,

and that's where I find

a glimpse of us.

[femuirdris]

Chrobin Week Day 1: Invisible Ties

I absolutely adore the dialogue in this scene but also it always cracks me up how Frederick's crack is so prominently featured in the frame

[silentglock]

my favorite chrobin author @coralhoneyrose acknowledged the fact that I exist so here's some first kiss memery to celebrate

[t0bey]

Some FE support doodles i thought were funny lol

(+Bonus )

[meggydolaon]

have you ever seen a tweet that made you drop everything to draw fanart of your own fanfic so fast

[literaryvein-references]

When your Character...

Gets into: A Fight ⚜ ...Another Fight ⚜ ...Yet Another Fight

Hates Someone ⚜ Kisses Someone ⚜ Falls in Love

Calls Someone they Love ⚜ Dies / Cheats Death ⚜ Drowns

is...

A Ballerina ⚜ A Child ⚜ Interacting with a Child ⚜ A Cheerleader

A Cowboy ⚜ A Genius ⚜ A Lawyer ⚜ A Pirate ⚜ A Spy

A Wheelchair User ⚜ A Zombie ⚜ Beautiful ⚜ Dangerous ⚜ Drunk

Funny ⚜ In a Coma ⚜ In a Secret Society ⚜ Injured ⚜ Shy

needs...

A Magical Item ⚜ An Aphrodisiac ⚜ A Fictional Poison

A Coping Strategy ⚜ A Drink ⚜ A Medicinal Herb ⚜ A Mentor

Money ⚜ A Persuasion Tactic ⚜ A Quirk ⚜ To be Killed Off

To Become Likable ⚜ To Clean a Wound ⚜ To Self-Reflect

To Find the Right Word, but Can't ⚜ To Say No ⚜ To Swear

loves...

Astronomy ⚜ Baking ⚜ Cooking ⚜ Cocktails ⚜ Food ⚜ Oils

Dancing ⚜ Fashion ⚜ Gems ⚜ Herbal Remedies ⚜ Honey

Mushrooms ⚜ Mythology ⚜ Numbers ⚜ Perfumes

Roses ⚜ Sweets ⚜ To Argue ⚜ To Insult ⚜ To Kiss

To Make False Claims ⚜ Wine ⚜ Wine-Tasting ⚜ Yoga

has/experiences...

Allergies ⚜ Amnesia ⚜ Bereavement ⚜ Bites & Stings

Bruises ⚜ Caffeine ⚜ CO Poisoning ⚜ Color Blindness

Facial Hair ⚜ Fainting ⚜ Fevers ⚜ Food Allergies

Food Poisoning ⚜ Fractures ⚜ Frostbite ⚜ Hypothermia

Injuries ⚜ Jet Lag ⚜ Kidnapping ⚜ Manipulation ⚜ Mutism

Pain ⚜ Paranoia ⚜ Poisoning ⚜ More Pain & Violence

Scars ⚜ Trauma ⚜ Viruses ⚜ Wounds

[these are just quick references. more research may be needed to write your story...]

Writing Resources PDFs

[hayatheauthor]

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas

If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas: 

1. Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.

2. Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.

3. Concussions

This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.

I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.

4. Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.

5. Road Rash

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.

6. Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.

7. Deep Laceration

A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.

This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.

8. Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.

If you want to explore writing burns, read here.

9. Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.

10. Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)

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[ariesrin]

Alternatives to 'said'

When character is angry:

Snapped

Spat

Snarled

Hissed

Barked

...or sad:

Choked

Mumbled

Managed

Croaked

Murmured

...or if they're feeling nervous:

Stammered

Babbled

Rambled

Muttered

Squeaked

...and even when flirting:

Coaxed

Purred

Teased

Hummed

Crooned

[write-on-world]