#cataclysmic-writer

[kalira]

WIP Wednesday Sentences

From my October 9th post here; Shipwrecked for @zyrafowe-sny, @cataclysmic-writer, and @stonemaskedtaliesin, thanks!

There was no sign of the wreckage he had been clinging to in a desperate attempt to stay above water, either. He frowned, looking further, but there was . . . nothing. Nothing but sand and sea, the moon and stars above, the rocks and plants further up the shore, and Keisuke himself. He shivered, wrapping his arms around himself. It wasn’t cold, but. . . Keisuke dragged himself up, wondering if anyone else. . . Anyone at all. . . ‟Oh! You’re awake!” Keisuke jumped, stumbling as he tried to catch his balance and falling on his ass.

[im-here-to-help-you-all-write]

Do you have a favorite prompt?

Hello and thank you for asking! I have a few prompts that I hold near and dear:

“My phone’s almost dead and I don’t know the way home, so I really need you to stay awake right now.”

“Can I sleep over tonight? My house is kind of a war zone right now and I don’t particularly want to be there.” 

“I feel like I got hit by a train. And then all the cars that were waiting for it to pass, too.”

Probably because I’ve said all of these things at some point in my life, but they do make for some good dialogue prompts, so I guess that’s not entirely a bad thing. - Cal.

[sulfurousdreamscapes]

Happy STS! What's a personality trait that a lot of your OCs share?

Happy STS to you too! (I had to look it up)

I’ve probably created hundreds of vaguely-defined “OCs” for my stories by this point, so I’m not sure why you’d be asking me this question of all people!

But if I had to think about it, I think I gravitate towards protagonists who are melancholic in nature but still hiding a bit of resolute spunk in them.

[ink-flavored]

What's the first thing you look for when you're editing your stories?

Aw thank you for the unexpected ask!

Usually, I look for instances of over-describing and run-on sentences. I also tend to have an over-reliance on similes, so I go on the lookout for those as well. “Killing my darlings,” most of the time consists of cutting out superfluous description and/or condensing it into something more readable. 

[druzydabbles]

Happy STS! If your WIP was made into a movie, what is one thing you absolutely would not let the scriptwriters change?

Ohhh, what a question! This is definitely something I’ve thought about before, no matter how unlikely things like it are to happen. To be honest, I’d say the depiction of diversity. UNLESS it’s to make it better and/or more respectful, though I think we all know that’s just a tad bit unrealistic. ^^’

But seriously! The LGBTQ+ and cultural identities, the disabilities and neurodivergence of the characters! That is essential to the plot at some parts, and definitely crucial to the characters themselves! Getting rid of that would also get rid of so much representation, which was probably one of the main reasons I’m writing OSS in the first place!

Anyways, thanks for the ask~ c:

[insomniac-arrest]

Random question time: Outside of tumblr, where do you go to get writing advice?

I have an editor! I ask her for advice or editing of my stories whenever I can. She usually points out inconsistency's, plot errors, and ways to improve characters

I will also sometimes ask my sister for advice for an idea, or have my aunt or someone read stories before they come out. 

Outside of irl people I will sometimes read Medium articles about writing, watch writing videos (I like Ellen Brock videos quiet a bit), and I used to do stuff like get lost in TV tropes and other silly media sites a lot!

I hope that helps, I also pick up writing tips from reading books

if you have any other questions lmk!

[pens-swords-stuff]

Sleepover Sunday! I finished the first draft of my WIP on NYE! What did you do for the holiday?

Oh my gosh congratulations that’s awesome!!! What a fantastic way to end the year, I’m so happy for you!!! What are you plans for it now that the first draft is done? Are you going to let it rest for a while and do something else, or are you already working on it again?

The holiday season was a bit hectic for me because I was working. I work at a 24/7 residential facility that doesn’t have any days off, so that kind of sucked. But I only work part-time so I still had time to do holiday-like stuff. I decorated our house for Christmas this year, and my long distance boyfriend was in town for a couple weeks so that was really fun! He actually left for his place earlier today. I spent Christmas Eve with my boyfriend since my parents were both working, Christmas day with my parents, I was alone on New Year’s Eve, and I worked on New Year’s day. We did do our traditional New Year celebration before I left for work though.

Sleepover Sunday: Come chat with me!

[lettersandinkstains]

Happy STS! What was your biggest source of inspiration this week?

My friends, not to sound corny!! Also the fact that I am neARLY DONE with part one of Blood Upon the Altar!!