Saph's Writing Corner

Specifically my books and NaNoWriMo. Do enjoy!

[esoteric-eclectic-eccentric]

Hello again! Reblog this post to your writing blog so I can send you an unusual character ask! If you have specific characters you want me to ask about, please put it in your reblog/tags!

[nana-writes]

Looking for people!

If you are a writerblr, and especially if you are in the GMT timezone or near, I’m looking for new people to follow and, hopefully, be friends with! I want to populate my dashboard. If you write & post/reblog about:      - fantasy of all kinds (sci-fi is good too)      - queer characters      - badass characters & friendships      - writing advice, memes & musings      - worldbuilding! (I’m a sucker for all things worldbuilding)      - your own wips (fanfic is fine, tho og stuff would be preferable as I’m looking for inspo & motivation) Interact with this post (rebloguing to spread it wide would be fantastic!) and I will check you out! I’d also love it if you checked out my blog back as well. If you care, my current wips are a new adult high fantasy trilogy (Aeleine, mobile), and a YA urban fantasy stand-alone (folklore, co-authored with yves). [follow will come from main, nana-placeholder]

[saph-the-writer]

I need more content but it'll be up soonish.

[feministism]

[primarybufferpanel]

Empathy building. Take your boys to see Captain Marvel so they don’t turn into the sad little shits that throw a fit when a movie like Captain Marvel is made.

[frognonbinary-deactivated202412]

i’ve been doing my homework on how to break into a writing career and honestly. there’s a Lot that i didn’t know about thats critical to a writing career in this day and age, and on the one hand, its understandable because we’re experiencing a massive cultural shift, but on the other hand, writers who do not have formal training in school or don’t have the connections to learn more via social osmosis end up extremely out of loop and working at a disadvantage. 

[frognonbinary-deactivated202412]

like, i didnt know about twitter pitch parties!! i didnt know about literary agents and publishers tweeting their manuscript wishlist, in hopes that some poor soul out there has written the book they really want to read and publish!! this isnt some shit you learn about in school! you really need to know the ins and outs of the writing community to be successful! 

[frognonbinary-deactivated202412]

for anyone interested, here’s what i’ve learned so far in my quest for more writing knowledge:

1. Writer’s Market 2019 is a great place to start– it gives you a list of magazines and journals that you can send your work to depending on the genre as well as lists a shit ton of literary agents that specify what genres they represent, how you can get in contact with them and how they accept query letters. this is a book that updates every year and tbh i only bought it this year so i dont know how critical it is to have an updated version  

2. do your research. mostly on literary agents because if you listed on your site that you like to represent fluffy YA novels and some asshole sends you a 80k manuscript about like…gritty viking culture, you will be severely pissed off. always go in finding someone who you know will actually like your work because they’re the ones who will try to advocate for you in getting published.

3. learn how to write a query letter. there are slightly varying formulas to how you can write an effective query letter. you’re also going to want to get feedback on your query letter because its the first thing the literary agent will read and based on how well you do it, it could be the difference between them rejecting you outright and giving your manuscript a quick read

4. unfortunately, you’re gonna want to get a twitter. Twitter is where a lot of literary agents are nowadays, and they host things like twitter pitch parties, where you pitch your manuscript in a few sentences and hashtag it with #Pitmad #Pitdark, some version of pit. a lot of literary agents and publishers will ALSO post their manuscript wishlists, which is just the kind of books they’d like to represent/publish, and they hashtag this with #MSWL (it is NOT for writers to use, only for agents/publishers)

5. connect with other writers, literary agents, publishers at book events. you will absolutely need the connections if you want to get ahead as a writer. thats just kind of the state of the world.

[promptsforthesoul]

[hannahs-creations-deactivated20]

Reblog this to your writeblr by the end of the day Monday

And I’ll send you some kind of morbid death. You have to tell me which OC would either die or kill this way.

Welcome to Morbid Monday.

[rosella1356]

It’s like 10:45 pm, but I’m still awake so it counts right.

[hannahs-creations-deactivated20]

It’s only 932 here so it definitely counts but just fyi I may not get to you til tomorrow or possibly later. There are a lot of people to go through and I can only send 10 per hour.

[poetry-protest-pornography]

Being friends with content creators and artists/authors is such a strange thing, because you can be moved by a piece of art, and absolutely enamored with a story–sobbing into your pillow at 4am because you can’t put it down–and then, just randomly remember that the person that created this incredible thing, is someone you send shitposts to at one in the morning, and exchange recipes with, and flail over your faves with, and talk about all your ridiculous ideas with.

Knowing the people whose talent brings you such joy is such a surreal and beautiful experience. Getting to hold in your hands something that was created by someone you know and care for is amazing.

But also, there chance to know that that incredibly talented person is a fellow Disaster Human is the most comforting thing?

[saph-the-writer]

If the two of you work in the same world of worldbuilding/writing, bonus points. @silvertryingtowrite

[japotecture]

[caveisgettingdeleted-deactivate]

Thank you clam man

[anautisticaquarius]

Reblog the encouraging clam man to boost someone’s motivation. You know you wanna.

[chrxs-art]

encouraging clam man is always there for me in my time of need. may he be there in yours as well.

[companionjones]

I love it when this guy comes around

[badkidgorgug]

I have an exam in an hour I fucking needed clam man

[hannahs-creations-deactivated20]

Reblog this by the time I get home from work tomorrow.

That’s usually around 640pm PST.

Anyway, reblog this by then and I’ll add you to a list of writeblrs that reblogged it. I’ll assign a batch of you to a different cryptid. You have to list all of your OCs that are that creature and then tell us their favorite color, animal, what they like about being the creature they are, what they hate about it and their best friend(s) (and the dynamic between the besties).

Aaand go!

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Part 2, option 3)

"None of your business." You smirk, and the door slams in your face. Well. Looks like you're not welcome. You head home in defeat, and the apartment you occupy darkens with your presence. Words appear on the wall.

Your time is running out. Bring my killer the justice they deserve so that I may rest. Hurry! Before the show ends!

Blood drips from the words, and you see her. Silvia Darling Windsor. Right in your favourite chair. Lying, slumped forward, hand on something interesting. Blood pools around her feet, and she coughs.

You blink, and your apartment is back to normal. You must be tired. You sit in your chair and doze off. Little do you know that you won't wake up again.

If you made it here, click this link to return to the beginning and comment "No help" to get to restart the story.

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Part 2, option 2)

"I'm here for the casting call, Mr. Silverman. Especially since that's what Silvia would have wanted." The look on Timothy Silverman's face is impressive. Once the shock wears off, he chuckles to himself.

"Do you have experience with acting out an investigation? Please tell me you at least took part in a murder mystery show. Even janitorial!" You nod your head, you have ample experience. Silverman looks relieved at that. He drags you inside, you putting up minimal resistance.

"What's your name, kid?" He asks as he leads you to the dressing rooms.

"Kyra." He raises an eyebrow, seeming intrigued. Of course, now you want to bolt.

"Pronouns?" Well. Someone with decency nowadays. You reply with she/her, and he chuckles.

"Perfect! Now, we're doing one showing only, next week, and it's all adlibbed. So your role is some mild investigating followed by the dramatic reveal of the killer. Which YOU get to do! Oh, but you'll need to practice. That's why the rest of the cast are the same people involved and in the theatre when she died. Now... the only ones in here today are her fiancè, Reginald Windsor, and the original lighting crew. Go ahead and ask them questions and get some practice. Or hell, investigate me if you want to!"

Do you investigate...

Reginald Windsor

Lighting crew

Timothy Silverman

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Part 2, option 1)

"Inspector Rose-"

"And Inspector March-"

"At your service. Our price is $10,000; $5,000 upfront or no deal." Why did the two of you even agree to this? One of you, it would have made sense. But both of you? You only knew each other through Silvia, and look what happened. (@delerious-wordsmith @tvillette this one is for you)

Timothy Silverman slams the door in your face. March knocks again.

"I was casting for the role of inspector!" After a brief discussion, Rose responds.

"How many do you need?" The door opens again, and Timothy starts laughing.

"Yes! Getting into character, brilliant! You're hired! Come on in, we could work a buddy cop thing in-"

"Rose here is a lesbian." You blurt out. He chuckles.

"I said buddy cop, not romantic cop. There's enough romantic drama in the show anyways. We're only doing one showing, and it's gonna be adlibbed. You two get to "investigate" the group closest to Silvia when she died! Including the crew in the theatre and myself for authenticity. Of course, it's gonna be zany. We want the show to go out with the arrest of the culprit you find, so you have until the show starts to investigate. Got it?" You nod, and he leads you to the dressing rooms.

"Now, the only ones in here today are her fiancè, Reginald Windsor; and the original lighting crew. Ready for your investigation practice?" You nod, and he leaves you to it.

Do you interrogate...

Reginald Windsor

The lighting crew

Timothy Silverman

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Part 1)

(Type the name your character will be referred to as well as pronouns in the comments along with your choice if you read the rules.)

It's been ten years since Silvia Darling Windsor was murdered. An ad for a special show in her honour has appeared online, a particularly interesting casting call. Or a second chance to uncover the truth. Either or. With your practice, it's easy enough to pretend you're able to fill both roles.

You head down to the Silver Stars Theatre on Main street, wondering what this casting call is about. After all, Silvia was your childhood friend up until you both graduated, and she was a world renowned actress. She would want a show as her legacy. You yourself still don't know how she was killed, apart from it being in this very theatre. There's a notice on the door.

Inspector wanted.

Just like the ad. Either it's the role or for a PI. You hope it's for the role. You never know who's going to be violent towards a private investigator, but an actor would have a chance to play up the part without fear of being hurt as bad.

Yet who would be honest with an actor? Your entire career in acting would be based on masks, façades, and lies. As you mull over your options, the door opens to Timothy Silverman, the owner of the Silver Stars Theatre.

"Alright, what are you here for? We're busy." He normally smelled of rich cigars, today it's only his cologne. Cheap at that. Must be busy in there.

Do you reply with...

"Inspector Y/N, at your service. My price is $10,000; $5,000 upfront or no deal."

"I'm here for the casting call, Mr. Silverman. Especially since that's what Silva would have wanted."

"None of your business."

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Rules)

Welcome to the first writing game on my writing blog. I’ll post the official piece on here, and I will give you choices at the end. Everyone playing along should comment the choice number they made. I will tag them in the next piece based on their choice. If you die or make a wrong choice, go back to the beginning and try again, I will comment you into the new choices from there until you reach the end. First part will be up by Monday night.

[sapphireclawe]

Or it might be up earlier, depending on a few things. If you want a character’s name to be included as an NPC, let me know in PMs the name, pronouns, and sexuality of said character. I don’t want to wreck a good character that you want thrown in.

Also, please comment pronouns and character name on the beginning post once it’s up if you’ve read the full rules!

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Part 1)

(Type the name your character will be referred to as well as pronouns in the comments along with your choice if you read the rules.) It's be

[karnythia]

Literally the only reason people think the past was all white is racism in Hollywood. All the images of the past that you think are accurate from TV shows & movies produced during Jim Crow are actually fictional representations of what racists wanted the world to be like instead of their reality. That’s why you have people arguing that Egypt isn’t in Africa and that Cleopatra looked like Liz Taylor. That’s why you have period pieces set in London with none of the Black Victorians, Chinese sailors in Limehouse, or Jewish communities. That’s why you don’t see the drag balls that were common in New York, Chicago etc. You don’t even see the diversity of Roman citizens or the Moorish Empire. Next to nothing about women of color at any point in history, despite them being inventors, pioneers, and artists who changed the world. Gee, it’s like media representation has an impact across time. Like, maybe producing media that isn’t inclusive contributes to ignorance, erasure, and perpetuating racist, sexist, homophobic propaganda. If you’re still producing these bland historically  inaccurate shows in 2015 that’s not about historical accuracy, that’s about your internalized bigotry. .

[saph-the-writer]

Encore (Rules)

Welcome to the first writing game on my writing blog. I'll post the official piece on here, and I will give you choices at the end. Everyone playing along should comment the choice number they made. I will tag them in the next piece based on their choice. If you die or make a wrong choice, go back to the beginning and try again, I will comment you into the new choices from there until you reach the end. First part will be up by Monday night.

[sapphireclawe]

Heads up, Canada!

As of Monday, we will have The Philippines at war with us. Over literal garbage. Who wants to pester Trudeau into NOT denying the garbage issue and make him go get it?

Please look up the CNN’s article on this matter.

[saph-the-writer]

How Souls and the Chaotics Work in Frosted Heart

In Frosted Heart, you’re going to hear a lot of slurs specific to the Danifrore, which should be interesting. But to get a better understanding of why these are insulting, you need to know the differences between the Danifrore are.

Soulless Danifrore

These Danifrore were never given a soul by Soulena, but it doesn’t mean that they can’t forge their own souls through incredible acts.

However, they have a higher likelihood of turning Chaotic, and are often picked on by the others during youth.

Soulless Danifrore have a blue mark on their left hand to show that they never received one. The mark FADES if they forge a soul, but never fully goes away. This, ironically, is a symbol of strength and is celebrated as opposed to being shunned.

Chaotic Danifrore

These Danifrore turn Chaotic when they’ve been pushed beyond their emotional limitations, causing them to retreat into their birth elements, making them both stronger and less predictable.

Due to the fact that most Chaotic Danifrore turn to violence, they’re often shunned by their peers to protect everyone else. There are rare cases where the turning is caught and stopped at its apex, but always at the expense of their family, which could cause them to turn as well.

Like the Soulless Danifrore, the Chaotic Danifrore have a mark on their hand, but this mark is black, and on the right hand. This can also fade, but never go away.

[silvertryingtowrite]

Not totally correct friend since in working on thos piece there are two things that are wrong

One the mark if the souless and the mark of the danifore can be anywhere on the body not just the hand

Two the mark of the chaotic is not black it changes colour depend on what emotion was pushed to its limit.

Red= anger

Dark blue = sadness/depression

Purple = fear

Black = pain

Yellow = joy ( the rarest form where they tend to remain in a child like form)

[saph-the-writer]

Yeah...