#narrator talks

[eah-confessions]

CONSERVATIVES ARE NOT WELCOME HERE EVER

GET OFF OF MY BLOG

YOU LITERALLY PROTECT THE FUCKING STARUS QUO. YOU DON'T LIKE PEOPLE LIKE ME. YOUR PRESENCE IS NOT WANTED HERE.

ALL OF YOU WILL BE BLOCKED

[lesbians-for-shane-hollander]

Okay, question. For context, I was the old moderator for the Ever After High confessions blog that is still active (thank you to the current mod of @eah-confessions for taking over while I am not doing my best). What is your favorite response to a confession that I wrote during my time as the moderator?

[whateveritsmyshed]

Nothing changed much buuuuut these are what I have in pretty series merch corner.!

I got my OC drawn by an acquaintance who is waaaaaay younger then me but knew for a decade+ time.!

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But I have more then just these though.

Some are hung on my arcade game equipments bag and other bags.!!

[coffee-stainedwriting]

How To Write- An Unreliable Narrator

Lying: Whether your narrator knows it or not, they are a liar. They might twist truths, or just not understand the full picture of what's happening in your novel. Maybe they've convinced themselves it's the truth, but the reality is... it's not.

Lying By Omission: Your narrator may also withhold information from you readers. This can include; withholding plots, not revealing if something is metaphorical or literal or just holding back facts. Sometimes it's crucial, other times it can be casual

Hiding A Personality: Is your narrator smarter than they seem? Or is an innocent person actually more evil? There are stacks of things to conceal about one's personality and your unreliable narrator may have a few secrets.

Mess Up Motivations: What does the narrator want? Well sometimes it's best not to tell. Is the narrator obsessed or just intrigued? Do they love them, or is there something more vicious? Don't let your readers know what the narrator really wants.

Questionable Acts: Your narrator may do something shocking or questionable, thats makes your readers question what is going on. For example, if your narrator suddenly talks highly about someone they hate, or talks to someone who they'd never normally talk to in a questionable way.

Are They The Villain?: No, just because they aren't reliable, doesn't mean they are the villain. Some are just telling the story the way they see it, although yes, they may be psychopathic and murderous.

Utilise Secondary Characters: A secondary character may mention something that the narrator forgot to mention, or withheld from the reader. Then, they've been caught and this may give the reader information that the narrator is unreliable. Actions of other characters also suggest the truth. For example, if your innocent character is arrested, it may reveal their true personality.

Make It Believable: Don't do anything too extreme or it just seems... not real. Of course it is fictional, but one of the best things about fiction is that is seems almost real.

Why?: Why is your narrator unbelievable? Are they hiding something they regret, or have lost their memory. Do they not know the truth or are they trying their best to conceal it? Make sure you always have a reason why they are unreliable.

Thanks for reading... Enjoy writing!

[iwantthistwinkobliterated]

what is a "transition" "timeline" and why are there so many photos of breathtaking women ?

[maris-snack-shop]

Secret ingredient is probably love or something

(Actually, there is no secret ingredient.)

(Though, I guess one could argue the love and care MARI puts into her baking counts as a secret ingredient on it's own.)

[tsp-narrator-ask]

“Hello my dear readers. I’ve taken note on some thing recently and I would like every one’s opinions.

I’ve noticed a few of my followers use tone indicators, and Stanley here also uses tone indications at times that being said I Sincerely want to be as open and clear to my readers as possible.

The thing is I want to indicate my tones in a way that still fit my character and or fit this blog. Here are examples of ways I could indicate my tone and I need you dear readers to vote on what way looks best understanding and visually appealing wise”

Option 1: indicator being in smaller text and bolded to separate from main sentence)

“Stanley was fat and ugly and stupid/annoyed/sarcastic”

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Option 2: the good old Stanley translation. Using Stanley’s square brackets and small print bolded words he can specify my tone for me. It will be directly next to my sentence so you know it’s part of my text In a way.

“Stanley was fat and holy and stupid.”[annoyed and sarcastic]

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Option 3: sentence, then second sentence explaining the tone but in “narrator fashion” as if narrating himself with bold tiny text.

“Stanley was fat and ugly and stupid”

“The narrator wasn’t being serious about this- simply annoyed and using his sarcasm for the best.”

Tone Indicator stylistic choices

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Voting ended onMar 30, 2023

[will-you-pick-me]

Mikey is our first LI in the Pick Me! Arg. He is a he/him butch lesbian, punk-rock aesthetic, has a Monster Energy addiction, fantasizes about burning down the capital, and only lets very special people hold his electric guitar. 

 Blonde short hair, hazel eyes, an eyebrow piercing, and about 5'8, Mikey is a pretty decent assignment. Some might even call him a dreamboat. 

Can you handle his wild side~?