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On the monster romance note, here are the covers I did for Tiffany Roberts' "Enthralled'. :D They were Fae Crate exclusives.
Bless you for the glorious cover art of those exclusive editions. I was able to claim my own set. ^_^
- I am talented! - But they are Box Office gold.
Lacking Humanity|Crescent Moon (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/story/244471870-lacking-humanity-crescent-moon?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_info&wp_uname=NerdyxWitch&wp_originator=s1uskcCt0AC7PJ1Moo7bKH3CX8gCbjg62phxxm4g2t5JNfXB7r7jQ6OazSwej9a%2BlFNNfYPuma1PvidTfOwBsc0HEBhFLyeBx8kltNvzsK5rn6DMfWNWWVxNPGJX08QJ BOOK ONE of the LACKING HUMANITY SERIES * * * For years these same four walls haunted this young she-wolf, humans ran her lifestyle since the day she arrived. Her cell is laced with silver. A dark warden hides behind a line of scientists who run those torturous experiments. And to round it all out, a guard who thrives on taunting her. This has been her life for as long as she can remember. But one faithful day Sage's unknowing prayers above had sent her a valent ally...Or two. Yet is freedom really what she expected? Can she co-exist with her own kind after everything? Can she adapt and learn to have a sense of humanity? * * * Lacking Humanity: Crescent Moon (Book One) 150,000 to 160,000 words [COMPLETED]
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The Potter Collector channel is at it again! Congratulations on 400k!!
Wolves, the sound of rain… I will use this as my meditation for the night, it’s perfect.
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On the 12th day of christmas...The potter collector gave to meeeeee
Guide to Writing Dark Fantasy
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What Is “Dark” Fantasy?
Dark Fantasy subscribes to the tropes and conventions of fantasy, while mixing in elements of the horror, thriller, and sometimes dystopia. Loosely, the magical elements of fantasy take a gloomier, more frightening turn. Dark fantasy is not simply “fantasy, but make it sexy or gory”. (I’m talking to those who cite Game of Thrones as an example of the genre.)
Yes, a lot of authors choose to incorporate heavier subject matter into dark fantasy stories, but things like rape and copious amounts of gore and death are not genre-defining. Darkness exists in every adult story, even if it’s only in symbolism, but the darkness in this sub-genre specifically persists throughout each scene and coats every element. This includes character development, plot development, world building, etc.
Death Still Has to Mean Something
Something you have to understand about dark fantasy is that death can be a tool, but the nature of the genre shouldn’t make it any less impactful. When a side character or an extra gets killed, it should affect the reader emotionally, even if death is very common. If the death isn’t going to surprise them, it should unease or upset the reader. Death should never serve the purpose of filling space.
Incorporate The Horrific
A lot of dark fantasy authors and writers have trouble or fail to incorporate the dark elements in a rounded, even manner. A lot of authors go for the “show the reader something undoubtedly tragic or traumatizing and the tone will endure” or the “if I sporadically kill characters for no apparent reason throughout the plot, the reader will stay disturbed and none will be the wiser”.
The Villain Is The Key
The antagonist must be complex and compelling, and you have to use them well. Dark fantasy is a genre which depends on a fantastic villain or antagonist. It’s wise to create an antagonist whom the reader can understand, but who is severely misguided or obviously facing their own demons. Stories with a standard “I’m evil because my mommy didn’t love me” or “The world has been unkind to me so let there be fire” villain is outdated and, at this point, you have all the opportunity in the world to do better.
If there’s one place where you should invest your creativity, make it the antagonist.
The Darkness Is In Everything
Incorporating horrific things into fantasy is what makes this genre, true, but it has to be a consistent effort and an author must play the long-game. The darkness has to penetrate your word choice, the way you deliver new information in the text, the way you build up to important events, etc. The horror shouldn’t just spurt out every couple of chapters. You want to create a dark atmosphere, and an atmosphere must stretch beyond one or two scenes here and there.
Flawed vs. Unlikeable
This is a major downfall of a lot of dark fantasy works. It’s difficult to create a character whose flaws are so integral to the storytelling without making them unlikeable, but if you don’t toe this line carefully, your readers will put the story down. Yes, the character must be flawed and complex, and there are no heroes in the situation, but if there’s nobody to have hope for, then the reader will abandon the story. Nobody wants to sit and watch something that is sad and frustrating for the sake of depressing themselves. Well, some do, but not enough to convince someone there’s a market for your story.
Common Struggles
~ How do you craft a dark fantasy ending?… Not all pessimistic stories have to have a pessimistic ending. You can give your characters a positive outcome (or even just somewhat positive) without sacrificing the work you’ve done to maintain the genre’s tone and message. Most dark fantasy is about topics that are larger than the story itself, such as equality (in many aspects), existence, freedom vs. security, society vs. individuality, etc. Dark fantasy tends to branch off from the typical fantasy in terms of messaging because incorporating darker aspects of reality forces the reader to face harsher truths. Make your ending about what you want the reader to walk away with, and you should have no problem figuring out how to do it.
~ How do you warn readers of possible triggers in non-fanfiction works?… Simply put, market your story honestly. Disclose any especially dark elements, and when advertising on platforms such as social media, perhaps provide an official disclaimer. The manner in which you warn readers of possible triggers is up to your own and whatever marketing team you have’s discretion.
~ How do you research dark topics while writing?… With purpose, caution, and practicality. I see a lot of posts that cover very tiny details that may go into fantasy, and while I encourage research of all kinds for every genre, I think fantasy is one where writers can get so caught up in getting every minute detail researched and recorded that they get burned out with their own ideas before they even put pen to paper. Research what you missed, then find holes as you write, and then do the rest of the research for the second draft once you’re finished with the first. Avoid burnout that comes with extensive research beforehand.
~ How do common fantasy tropes interact with darker aspects of the sub-genre?… There’s a lot of ways you can mix typical fantasy with typical horror/thriller and come out with dark fantasy. The main fantasy characteristics that persist in dark fantasy are setting and the way magic systems are executed in the story. Secondly, I see a lot of similarities in general world building. Where it deviates, I think, is in character development, plot structure, plot development, and messaging. The smaller events tend to be more mature, the character arcs turn more raw, the characters themselves are more flawed, and the plot develops in a much less linear fashion. The messages are heavier because the content is heavier.
Other Resources
Resources For Fantasy/Mythology Writers
20 Mistakes To Avoid in Fantasy
Guide to Writing Fantasy
Guide to Story Researching
Commentary on Social Issues In Writing
On Writing About Sensitive Topics
Resources For Writing Royalty
Dark Quotes & Prompts
Angst Prompts
31 Days of Character Development : May 2018 Writing Challenge
Suspenseful Prompts
Sad Prompts
31 Days of World Building : August 2018 Writing Challenge
31 Days of Plot Development : January 2019 Writing Challenge
31 Days of Horror : October 2019 Writing Challenge
Resources For Creating Characters
Giving Your Protagonists Negative Traits
Writing Good Villains
Showing Vulnerability Without Death
Giving Characters Flaws
Creating Villains
Flipping Character Traits On Their Head
“Male characters are more relatable”
Tips on Character Motivations
Tips on Character Consistency
Resources For Plot Development
Guide To Plot Development
How To Write A Good Plot Twist
How To Foreshadow
Plot Structures
Describing Setting
Resources For Worldbuilding
Guide To Political World Building
Creating Diverse Otherworld Characters
Tips on Creating Magic Systems
Tips on Introducing Political Backstory
Resources For Writing (Global) Period Pieces : High Middle Ages & Renaissance
Resources For Writing (Global) Period Pieces : 1600s
Resources For Writing (Global) Period Pieces : 1700s
Resources For Writing (Global) Period Pieces : 1800s
Tips on Writing Fight Scenes
Tips on Writing Chase Scenes
How To Make The Journey Interesting
Tips For Horror Writers
Tips on Writing Pyschological Thrillers
10 Mistakes to Avoid in Horror
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On the 10th day of Giveaways, the Potter Collector gave to meeeee...
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How to write a mute character.
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How to portray someone with dyslexia.
How to portray a character with bipolar disorder.
Portraying a character with severe depression.
How to play a serial killer.
Writing insane characters.
Playing a character under the influence of marijuana.
Tips on writing a drug addict.
How to write a character with HPD.
Writing a character with Nymphomania.
Writing a character with schizophrenia.
Writing a character with Dissociative Identity Disorder.
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Writing a character who suffers from night terrors.
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How to play a victim of rape.
How to play a mentally ill/insane character.
Writing a character who self-harms.
Writing a character who is high on amphetamines.
How to play the stalker.
How to portray a character high on cocaine.
Playing a character with ADHD.
How to play a sexual assault victim.
Writing a compulsive gambler.
Playing a character who is faking a disorder.
Playing a prisoner.
Portraying an emotionally detached character.
How to play a character with social anxiety.
Portraying a character who is high.
Portraying characters who have secrets.
Portraying a recovering alcoholic.
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How to play someone creepy.
Portraying sexually/emotionally abused characters.
Playing a character under the influence of drugs.
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Every single odd number has an “e” in it.
LISTEN-
Not all of them. 30 and 50 aren’t spelled with the letter e in it …
father god
…if you can split a number in half evenly, it’s even. 30 and 50 are odd.
-_-’
(15+15=30
25+25=30)
25+25 = 30? You sure about that??
Lord have mercy….
Bye
3 days into 2018 smh
LMAOOOOOOO
One
Three
Five
Nine
And since everything else after that is a variant of these numbers, then all odds have the letter ‘E’.
🗣YOU FORGOT SEVEN!!
It keeps getting worse.
LMAOOO WHAT IS GOING ON
My head hurts…
This is why that Tumblr University shit was the dumbest idea ever just look at this
who failed yall?
IM SCREAMING
You whole ass forgot about eight - a number with an e and is pretty fucking even
why would 8 be brought up if it’s EVEN in a post about ODDS??????? the post said “every single ODD number has an ‘e’ in it” not “every single number with an ‘e’ is odd” what the fuck
3 days until 2019 and we’re still here
happy New year’s eve
I’m going to bring this flaming dumpster into 2019 so future generations can see what a mistake Tumblr was
Er, guys two is odd and doesn’t have an e. Just saying…
did you deadass just try to tell me two is odd? i’m fucking crying throw the whole website away
Reblogging for the last one😂
The one thing I notice is that no matter how much you want to throw this site away, you just can’t.
TWO IS ODD?!?! PFFFTT I’M SCREAMING
Wait what about zero that’s an odd number ,no?
ok but hear me out fifty and thirty make up for the fact they have no e by the way they are pronounces third-E fifth-E
bro why do 30 and 50 matter THEY’RE FUCKING EVEN
what the actual fuck is happening
1 is an even number
I’m gonna smack you
-30 and -50 have an e in them
Wait why are we so quick to throw away the Zero idea
Zero isn’t a number
It can’t be divided by two though, can it
It can??? 0/2=0??
OD NUMBERS
onE
thrEE
fivE
sEvEn
ninE
OD numbers huh?
God fuckn shit this is a mess
Zero is actually kind of a weird number, since by itself, it’s… not a number. It’s the absence of a number, it’s nothing. But because it counts as an integer, and because dividing it by 2 also results in an integer (0 again), technically zero is even.
Oh god I love tumblr HAHAHAHA
how appropriate this mess is back for Apocalypse 2020, the Year of the Worst Timeline, where everything is odd!
I cried laughed at this so many times, thank you for making my afternoon.
Lacking Humanity|Crescent Moon (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/duv5BfwqZbb BOOK ONE of the LACKING HUMANITY SERIES * * * For years these same four walls haunted this young she-wolf, humans ran her lifestyle since the day she arrived. Her cell is laced with silver. A dark warden hides behind a line of scientists who run those torturous experiments. And to round it all out, a guard who thrives on taunting her. This has been her life for as long as she can remember. But one faithful day Sage's unknowing prayers above had sent her a valent ally...Or two. Yet is freedom really what she expected? Can she co-exist with her own kind after everything? Can she adapt and learn to have a sense of humanity? * * * Lacking Humanity: Crescent Moon (Book one) 150,000 to 160,000 words
