a madman

account for writing thoughts and reblogs :)

[writingdose]

insane to me how, to some people, this is not a common sense

[writersisland]

Things to do with your characters to flesh them out

Write fanfics / AUs about them

Answer personality tests as if you were them

Do various Picrews or other dress up games

Write AITA posts from their perspective

Build their wardrobe by creating/collecting outfits

Figure out their perfume/scent using the search by notes function on fragrantica

Put together a playlist of songs that they would listen to

Create a family tree for them on familyecho.com

Make a concept album for a singer au, with a cover and songs they would write and sing

Create a “What’s in my bag?’ for them

Design their home in homebyme.com

Fill out character templates

Roleplay as them with other people on oc social network (no ai involved or even allowed!)

Design (fake) social media pages for them (Zeeob for most social medias and texting, PhotoNote for fake instagram, Twinote for fake twitter, TweetGen for tweets and replies, Classtools Fakebook for fake facebook, …)

[stillamadman]

HIGHLYYY recommend writing different AUs! I've learned so much about my OCs through writing different AUs. They've had conversations and had to work out situations that have nothing to do with the original story, and it's so helpful for developing or learning about their personalities.

Some things might not even be explicitly relevant to your story, but help you understand your character's personality, background, or beliefs better. Or maybe you'll find something about them that's important enough that you realize there should be a scene in your story to show that part of them.

Even cute little fluffy coffee shop AUs can be really helpful. What do they order, and why? How do they interact with the person behind the bar, or the people in line? Do they sit inside or outside? How do they feel about the interior of the cafe? Do they find it to be a memorable place, or could they forget about it as soon as they look away? Why do they feel that way?

I have an OC who likes to get iced coffee, because it always comes in a glass, and she likes to see the coffee to cream ratio before she stirs it. Silly information? Absolutely. But I dunno, I like knowing that about her.

It also can be really good when you have writers block :)

[writersisland]

Hi! Any reasons for cuddling/Physical intimacy?

Reasons for Physical Intimacy

having a bad day

feeling sick

waking up from a nightmare

uneasiness during a bad thunder storm, blackout, ...

bad at verbally expressing affection

forced together when the bed/couch is too small

hiding during a horror movie

reunited after a long time apart and unable to stand being apart

shivering from the cold

nonverbal reassurance

[writersisland]

Commonly Confused Words (1)

of vs. off: of is a preposition used to indicate a relationship by linking parts of a sentence: “a piece of metal,” “south of the tower,” “arrival of the Queen” off is used to indicate distance, removal or deactivation: “It was wiped off the ground,” “I turned it off,” “The dog ran off.”

affect vs. effect: affect is a verb, meaning to influence: “He is affected by the weather.” effect is a noun, referring to the results of that: “The medicine had barely any effect.”

lose vs. loose: lose is a verb, meaning to fail or to misplace something: “How you manage to lose everything is beyond me.” loose is an adjective, for something not properly secured: “The screw is loose.”

than vs. then than is a conjunction used to compare two things: “Tea is better than coffee.” then is an adverb indicating time: “See you then!”

conscious vs. conscience conscious refers to the state of being awake or aware of something: “He was alert and conscious when the thieves arrived.” conscience is a built-in sense of what’s right and wrong: “I can not in good conscience let you do that.”

[promptcalender]

flower symbolisms to use

alyssum: worth beyond beauty

ambrosia: love is reciporcated

anemone: withered hopes

apple blossom: better things to come

arborvitae: live for me, thine till death

arbutus: you are the only one i love

asphodel: my regrets follow you to the grave, remembered beyond the tomb

bog-rosemary: bound by fate, will you help me?

austrian briar: thou art all that is lovely

catchfly: i am thy prisoner

clovenlip toadflax: please notice my love for you

daphne: sweets to the sweet

diphylleia: i will show my true self to you

eyebright: your eyes are bewitching

laurestine: i die if neglected

love-in-a-mist: you puzzle me

maiden's blush: if you love me you will find out

black mulberry: i will not survive you

white egret orchid: i'll be thinking of you even in my dreams

peach blossom: i am your captive

phlox: our souls are united

plum blossom: keep your promises

primrose: i can't live without you

queen of the night: enjoy small moments because they do not last

rhododendron: beware, i am dangerous

stock: you'll always be beautiful to me

tansy: i declare war on you

thorn-apple: i dreamed of thee

yellow tulip: there's sunshine in your smile

[Prompt Calendar: March 21st, Flower Day]

[writingdose]

[writersisland]

“Who did this to you?”

“You know who.”

“I’m going to kill him.”

“You said you wouldn’t.”

“You think this isn’t enough to change my fucking mind?”

[promptcalender]

body language: panic

backing away

begging / babbling incoherently

clenching eyes

cracking knuckles

crossing arms defensively

crying

defensive / aggressive behavior

fidgeting

fight / flight / freeze / fawn response

flinching

heart pounding

hyperventilating 

“i can't do this.”

“oh my god!”

pulling hair

racing thoughts

screaming

self soothing motions (rubbing arms, wringing hands, …)

shaking voice

shivering / trembling

sweating

“what the fuck!”

wide eyes, observing everything

[Prompt Calender: March 9th, Panic Day]

[writersisland]

“Life is not my enemy,” Death whispered. “Unfortunately, she does not share that opinion.”

[suspirium-unmade]

I LOVE YOU STORIES THAT BREAK CYCLES. I LOVE YOU STORIES THAT NAME DROP YOUR TITLES. I LOVE YOU STORIES THAT CONTAIN SUCH VIVID, FLAWED, AND PASSIONATE CHARACTERS . I JUST LOVE YOU STORIES. I FUCKING LOVE YOUUUUU

[stillamadman]

hehehe i have more settings to create i love worldbuilding

[ijustwannawritepls]

Details That Instantly Deepen a Setting

Instead of trying to fill paragraphs describing everything, choose one or two things that breathe.

• The way the floorboards creak in one specific spot • A stain on the ceiling no one acknowledges • A flickering light that makes gives everyone a slight headache • The smell of something burnt and forgotten • A crooked family photo • Dust in the sunlight • A cracked mug someone refuses to throw away • The hum of an appliance in silence • A chair that wobbles • A window that should open, but doesn't • Shoes lined up too neatly • A plant flourishing, or showing signs of obvious neglect • The sound of neighbors arguing • A clock that’s slightly off

Specificity creates immersion, not necessarily paragraphs. One good detail can carry a scene.

[writersisland]

angsty writing prompts

(but it’s all posts from the unsent project)

“I hate that I don’t hate you.”

“Had you said something earlier, it would've been you.”

“I’ve never been so terrified of losing something I don’t even have.”

“All I ever wanted was to be enough for you.”

“I never told you, but I think you knew.”

“Will you think about me on my birthday?”

“In another world, I never let you go.”

“I hate the way you did me. I wish I could hate you for it but unfortunately I never will.”

“When the night cuts into day, it's your love I crave.”

“I’m sorry you weren’t brave enough to fight for me. I could’ve been the best you’d ever have.”

“Still looking for you everywhere I go.”

“I still add songs to our playlist.”

“Can't you see that part of me will always want you?”

“I would have picked you every time. I wish you’d have picked me even once.”

“You used to make me feel like a person.”

“Did you ever think we were soulmates too.”

“You still haunt me like no other.”

“If the invisible red string was real, I would want you to be at the other end.”

“You ruined my favorite song for me.”

“I wrote us a happy ending in my notes app.”

“One day, your name won’t burn a hole in my chest anymore.”

“I’m still waiting on an apology I know isn’t coming.”

“Our bond will never be the same and that's what hurts the most.”

“I hope I don’t ruin us in the next universe.”

[promptcalender]

How to not run out of ideas as a writer

allow yourself to be bored: keeping your mind occupied at all times with music, podcasts, books, shows, tv, social media feeds, or whatever won’t allow it to process the input and develop new ideas. next time you’re on the bus and bored, just let your mind wander

consume media: read articles, books, wikipedia pages, folklore… draw inspiration from anything and everything

curate playlists and pinterest boards

every time you have an idea about a plot, a story idea or even just one line of dialogue, put it in a long list that you can come back to any time

create a rich world with a lot of fleshed out characters and details. it is easier to create a story when you actually know what you are working with rather than having to come up with everything alongside your plot

[Prompt Calender: April 21st, World Creativity and Innovation Day]

[promptcalender]

Random moments to include during a party scene

the two side characters whose tension has been tensioning finally sneaking off together

chaotic, deep, or drunken conversations outside/a room over

drinking games

making eye contact with a potential love interest or an antagonist from across the dance floor

consoling a random heartbroken drunk

being about to leave when their song comes on, they make eyecontact and rush back, energised once again

the sober friend watching the chaos as supervisor (and for blackmail)

saying the wrong thing drunk and desperately trying to backpaddle but being too out of it to properly word it

cops showing up, leading to a chaotic chase scene

[Prompt Calender: April 3rd, World Party Day]

[promptcalender]

Prompt Calendar: March Recap

National Barista Day

Cheerleading Week

National Triplet Day

National Dance the Waltz Day

Words Matter Week

European Day of the Righteous

National Be Heard Day

International Women’s Day

Panic Day

International Day of Awesomeness

National Dream Day

National Plant a Flower Day

World Sleep Day

International Ask a Question Day

World Contact Day

National Lips Appreciation Day

Saint Patrick’s Day

National Awkward Moments Day

National Let’s Laugh Day

National Proposal Day

Flower Day

National Goof Off Day

National Puppy Day, World Bear Day, Cuddly Kitten Day

Flatmate's Day

International Day of the Unborn Child

Budget Day

World Theatre Day

Wear a Hat Day

International Mermaid Day

National Neighbor Day

International Transgender Day of Visibility

[promptcalender]

Types of Screams

PAINED: through gritted teeth, unaware of the sound because of the pain, head falling back, curling around the source of pain in an attempt to shield self

CELEBRATORY: jumping up and down, screeching with surprise then quickly covering mouth and laughing, grabbing hand of loved ones, grinning widely after

HORRIFIED: backing up, wide eyed, shaking, involuntary sound quickly muffled with a hand, followed by teary eyes

ANGRY: guttural, screaming until there is no air left, approaching the source of anger, turning red, eyes brimming with tears of rage

EXCITED: higher pitched, frantic, unable to contain noise, suffocating on the emotions

GRIEF: guttural and wordless, coming from deep in their chest, dropping to knees, doubling over, repeated sounds of agony

[Prompt Calender: April 24th, Scream Day]