folly, flight

writer. sound designer. podcaster. creator. animal mom. producer. voice actor. sometimes I draw stuff. random fandom shit posts. dungeons and dragons.

[ravencharm]

I’m sick of people telling writers not to use an idea because it’s “overused” or “not original.”

A huge part of writing is making the idea your own.

Do you want to write about vampires?! THEN FOR GOD’S SAKE, WRITE ABOUT VAMPIRES!

Oh, dystopian futures are overused? PUT YOUR OWN SPIN ON IT!

Guys, don’t let people stomp on your ideas. A story is a bunch of puzzle pieces that everyone has access to - but it’s your choice how you put them together. How you put it together and how you present it makes that idea uniquely yours, even if it’s a familiar concept.

Your idea isn’t lame.

Own it.

Make it yours.

[ravencharm]

Someone sent me a screenshot of this post going viral on Facebook last night out of the blue. So happy to see people encouraged by it!

[vangoghcore]

by peter_outdoor_

[slightlyrebelliouswriter23]

bonus points if someone comes in and interrupts you and you have to start all over.

[lucas-sinclairstan-deactivated2]

[ravencharm]

Thank you so much for the warm welcome back! 💚 As promised, here is my new author page on Facebook. Give me a like if you wish! I promise it’ll be entertaining... probably. 😂 That being said, just because I have a Facebook doesn’t mean I don’t plan to post here as well!

[ravencharm]

Life = epic, chaotic happiness

Where the hell have I been?

I bought a condo (yes, bought!) with my now husband who I married on 11/11. YES, I GOT MARRIED! So life has been.... wild.

This last year has been super distracting, but I AM still writing and I STILL do NaNo, I just haven’t had as much time to post about it. :)

Now that things are finallllyyyy setting down for me, I’m trying to get myself organized writing-wise again. I’m editing more. I’m focusing on getting my name out there. I am in the midst of creating a Facebook author page, which I’ve completely avoided up until now. I’ll give you guys the details when it’s up and running.

That being said, I just wanted to check in. I’ve been super busy, but I’m extremely happy, and am preparing for the first ever holiday season/Christmas with my husband. <3

How are my Tumblr writing buddies? Still going strong?

[ravencharm]

To all my friends and followers doing July NaNoWriMo Camp,

May the words fill your page. May your coffee runneth over. May you not lose your voice screaming at your manuscript. May you actually get SOME sleep this month. May you be a freakin’ writer badass.

[ravencharm]

NaNo:

Me, on the outside:

Me, on the inside:

[megdegrant]

It is perfectly okay to write garbage—as long as you edit brilliantly.

C. J. Cherryh (via megdegrant)

[ravencharm]

Me: *creates incredibly complex world and plot complete with detailed character profiles, a 1,000 year historical timeline, a comprehensive outline of each scene and chapter, and a color-coded storyboard*

Person: So what's your book about?

Me: Uh.. *hyperventilates*... things...

[ravencharm]

ally-cat-writing

@ravencharm <3 <3 <3

Yeah, it’s been a rough time, not gonna lie :(

It really is. And I’ve been trying to find jobs I could do from home (so I can still at least earn some sort of income), but they all want a degree and x many years of experience. It’s so frustrating - I know I can do the work I’m looking for! I do have experience, but I don’t have enough for their standards. I worked as an editor for a publishing house for almost a year until they closed. And I’ve been working as a copywriter for a couple of companies for 6 months and a year, respectively - but both of those jobs have been as a ghostwriter, so I don’t get to put my name on them, and thus it isn’t good enough.

What I need is someone who will just give me the chance to prove that I can do the work. If any one of these jobs would just let me show them my work, I’m sure I could get a good job. Because I can do the work. I have done the work.

Thanks! I just reblogged a thing prior to this that basically has links to pretty much everywhere I can be found online (edit: which you just found and liked - thanks!)

Yeah, sometimes family stuff really sucks. Good news is that my brother just got a new job, and he might be working things out with his ex, so he may not be around too much. Hopefully. *crosses fingers*

@ally-cat-writing

I can’t imagine doing all that work and then not being able to take credit for it/use it to benefit your job search. Keep your chin up! Something’s gotta give. <3  My pleasure! I checked out your website last week, but my half sister was in town, so I got super busy for a while. (: I’ll have to give it another go!

Are things going any better for you, friend? 

*sends more virtual hugs*

[ravencharm]

NaNo:

Me: 

[ravencharm]

Me: *FINALLY sits down to edit her manuscript*

Brain: BUT LOOK AT ALL THESE SHINY NEW IDEAS

Me: NO NO NO NO

Brain: BUT THIS ONE HAS DRAGONS

Me: SLKDFJ:SDKFJSdF fine what's the idea

[by-allison-kai]

@ravencharm: ALLY! I got all excited when I saw your comment! Hahaha! Thank you! (: Man, I so get that. Life likes to happen when we least expect it. I’m sorry you’re dealing with stuff. I am here if you ever need to talk. <3

Same! I couldn’t believe you were actually back on my dash! It’s so awesome to have you back around! <3

Bleh, stuff. I just returned from a trip abroad, and I’m trying to find a job (and that’s hard when you have no previous experience, limited availability, and a chronic illness that leaves you in pain quite a bit of the time). I’ve been trying to promote my website (to hopefully get some writing/editing commissions) and also my new Redbubble account.

On top of all that, my brother just moved back in with me. And to call the living situation “toxic” would honestly be an understatement. He’s always been extremely difficult.

So yeah, I’ve got a lot to navigate right now.

[ravencharm]

@ally-cat-writing <3 <3 <3 Aw, holy hell. I’m sorry you’ve been through the wringer. :(

Our job market is so screwed up these days. I swear everything is based on experience.. but how can you get experience if they won’t give you a job so you can get experience in the first place? So much ugh. Sending you good job vibes. <3 Here’s hoping something falls in your lap that works with your life and schedule. Hey, I’ll check out your website! And ugh. Family stuff like that can be so hard. :( I’m sorry. I hope that everything works out okay and doesn’t drive you too crazy. I’m always here to talk or rant to if you need it.

[ravencharm]

Whatever is important to you is important.

[enigmaticpenguinofdeath]

Mark Gatiss on advice to prospective writers [x]

[ravencharm]

Thanks for all the love <3

@reilynjhardy GLAD TO BE INVADING YOUR DASH

@pepsiryan Awwww! You got dis! *sends large vat of coffee and chocolate* My fingers and toes are crossed for you. (: Also, that’s awesome! I hope to do the same eventually. The publishing world is so weird/cool.

@prycarious Thank you! It’s good to be back <3

@ally-cat-writing ALLY! I got all excited when I saw your comment! Hahaha! Thank you! (: Man, I so get that. Life likes to happen when we least expect it. I’m sorry you’re dealing with stuff. I am here if you ever need to talk. <3

[sarahtaylorgibson]

Writing a novel when you imagine all you stories in film format is hard because there’s really no written equivalent of “lens flare” or “slow motion montage backed by Gregorian choir”