#dontmesswiththeoriginal

[lezbaeanna]

The beautiful Ongina! @ongina #season1queen #dontmesswiththeoriginal (at Javits Center)

[gigzrig]

Came across this on IG & had to repost. This pic was on my fridge throughout most of the 90s.😍 This is also a reminder that the reboot of #PointBreak is coming out on DVD soon and there's no need to watch it 'cause 'that would be a waste of time!' 😂❤🙌 #yourewelcome #dontbother #dontmesswiththeoriginal #JohnnyUtah #lawyersdontsurf #thisonedoes #keanureeves #youngkeanu #dreamy #belatedMCM ❤

[wicked-fate]

Hey i got to ask, how long have you planning Kitsune? and do you have any advice for me to become a better writer?

Hello Jenna! <3 It's always good to hear from you.So Kitsune has been in development for 5 years. Yeah, way too long, I know. But I've been struggling to get time to write things that don't involve long-winded passages of legal analysis. Also, I wanted to finish the arts component of my uni degree. I'm majoring in Writing and Literature (and will be finished at the end of this year) - it involved a wide variety of things like novellas, scriptwriting, australian and world writing, digital writing, pop fiction etc. So this next response will be based on what I've learned in my course:Tips for becoming a better writer...1. Read. Read. Read and when you've read enough, read some more. You start to get a feel of how books flow - it's great to look at some of the classics and go from there.2. Try to write as much as you can on anything you come across. I keep a notebook by my bed in case I get an idea and need to write it down quickly. Sketchbooks are also amazing for scribbling ideas in or gluing in photos which inspire you. Never throw them out because even if you don't use something immediately, you might in the future.3. Push yourself - think up crazy things and try to figure out how they work in words. If you want a crazy example, look up 'magical realism'. Seriously wacky and fantastic concept. I'd love to delve into it more than I already have (I've written a magical realism story before for uni - so much fun).4. Characterisation - nobody wants 2D characters. Give them conflict. Give them depth. Give them wants and needs. Give them a unique voice.5. Plot - think about how your story flows and never go for the cliche ideas, unless they're done in a new and interesting way. 6. Short stories are a fantastic way to develop your skills. You basically have to fit an entire plot and characterisation into 1000-5000 words. Not an easy thing to do at times. I started reading James Franco's Palo Alto a while back but never got around to finishing it (which I need to because it's actually quite good - could use a little bit more editing in places though).7. Poetry. I never used to like poetry. I thought it was boring and stuffy and completely overrated. But once you've met a real poet and heard them speak about their creative process, it's really quite fascinating. Anthony Lawrence (an Australian poet) took one of my uni classes and... wow. Poetry is a great way to learn the power of writing. It can inspire emotions, it can make you remember things you thought you thought you had forgotten.

8. Plans... this is different for everyone. I make plans, I like having a map but you have to let your characters speak to you. If they want to go one way, don't force them to go another just because it's in the plan.

9. Show don't tell. Actions, not description.

10. Have a critical person on standby. This person would be my wifey in my case. You need someone to tell it like it is and you need to be able to take the criticism. You can't improve if you don't get knocked around every once in a while.

I'm sure there's a heap of stuff that I've missed... but anyhoo. I hope that helps, hon :)