*waves hello* I hope you can help me. Not too long ago there was a fic event somewhere where the prompts were more “realistic” sex happenings. I remember the posts but now I can’t find it and I don’t remember who was posting it. Any ideas?
Good morrow, Nonnie!
Is this it?
💬 7 🔁 32 ❤️ 163 · Enough of unrealistic sex scenes that go perfectly each time, time for shenanigans · Have you ever thought: these people
I wasn't aware of this until just now so thank you for putting this on my radar and thanks to @consultingzoologist for the challenge!
My October daily art project is being bumped back (long story reasons) so I'm currently collecting tumblr art challenges/prompts (Star Wars related, preferably) to fill the month, along with my own weekly random SW pairing sketches.
Currently on my radar: Fordo Week (1st - 5th), Techtober, Pineapple's Hallowseve Clone Party, Summer of Bad Batch Post-Credit Prompts, & Weekly Star Wars Prompts
If y'all know of any others out there, throw them at me! I like to stay stressed busy!
@Whumpookies, you're so right! I'd love to participate in more whump challenges but the prompts are always geared more towards writing whether it's deliberate or not. It's disheartening. I was so excited to partake in Whumptober but the prompts were so difficult even with the 4 prompts a day and the alt prompts. I wish more consideration was put into thinking about us poor gifmakers lol. Anyway happy new year to you! And loving the new icon 😉
Cookies!
I think for most the fear of making gifs thinking it takes "forever" stops people from trying, so it's not really thought about or explored.
Yet things like Photoshop, imgflip, and Make a GIF are out there to make it easier compared to once upon a time 🤣
Someone told me that for one recent prompt challenge, there were only 8 GIF makers.
There was a list by @whumpty-dumpty back in 2021 and was updated in early 23 I think 🤔 that had a list of over 50 gifmakers at the time.
When it comes to prompts it's a case for gif makers to think "out of the box" For instance take the word: broken.
To a writer it's easy, artist pretty simple...to a GIF maker well we start thinking..broken, so broken-hearted? broken leg? Broken family? broken mind? And so on.
It's a head-hurting concept! But yet it's also intriguing at the same time.
Yet like I was talking to @aceofwhump yesterday we burn out, we think about the gif and go all out...23 gifs later for one prompt and we're burning out and wondering what next.. it's not easy.
Yet I do wonder if a prompt challenge just for gifmakers was out there somewhere would it bring us together? Would it make the gif makers broaden their horizons from their cliche genres?
Would a vintage whumper gif create a futuristic gifs?
Would a Kdrama giffer create a vintage drama scene?
It makes you wonder and yet it is the pure fact it sounds like bloody fun to consider it could happen!!!
Happy New Year and thanks I love my new icon, though I keep getting cookie peckish every time I see it 😁🤣
use as many prompts as you want! have multiple submissions, if you want to. your imagination is your limit for this challenge!
the length of your post can be however long you see fit! my only requirement (for the length) is that if it is over 500 words, you have a keep reading thing set up.
everyone can participate, and it is any fandom!
the rating of your submission does not matter. however, if you write nsfw, please tag it as such and be at least eighteen when writing it for this challenge!
be sure to tag me, and attach your post to the hashtag #aurorashalloween
i will be adding all posts to a masterlist, and i will be reblogging each entry! if this would make you uncomfortable, don’t be afraid to let me know. i do not have to add yours to my challenge masterlist, if you’d rather not be included!
all submissions should be uploaded before midnight on halloween night, october 31st (i know time zones are funky, so as long as you have it uploaded when your halloween is, you are fine!). you do not have to wait until then! starting october 1st, you can post whenever you want. you have a whole month for this challenge!
i’m so excited to see what you all come up with! i plan on doing a couple, myself! prompts will be included under the keep reading tag.
find the masterlist here :)
some of these prompts are light-hearted, but some of them will be dark. towards the bottom of the prompt lists are some prompts from horror movies (the most recent one i have listed is saw, so they might be considered older). it’s your choice what you choose to use! also, just because it’s labeled as “lighthearted,” “darker,” etc., you don’t have to use it in that manner :)
Lighthearted Prompts
“Boo!”
“Oh, wow! You, uh, you totally scared me. Good one.”
“What’s your costume?”
“What do you mean, a piece of paper? You can’t go as a piece of paper!”
“You could go as a crayon if you want.” [bonus: “What, like a dumb couples costume?” “Yeah, exactly.”]
“I dressed up as [favorite character] once. What if I do it again?”
“Halloween sucks.”
“Halloween candy? What am I, five?” [bonus: “I’m fine, I’ll pass.” or, “...I would love a piece.”
“Scary movies? Nah. No thanks.”
“It’s so cold!”
“Where’s your coat?”
“I’m sexy _____, I don’t need a coat.”
“Sexy grandpa over there has a coat.” [bonus: “I have an extra in the car.”]
“If they cancel Halloween, I will riot.”
“Did you carve any pumpkins?”
“Yeah. I carved a pumpkin that looks like a clown.” [bonus: “What clown?” “Your mom.”]
“I don’t care that I’m [age], I want to go trick-or-treating.”
“Keep staring at me, see what happens!” [bonus: “_____, that’s a child.” “Yeah, and? They look like they want my candy!”]
“I’ve been ready for Halloween, since last Halloween.”
“There’ll be a party next year. What if we just stay in and watch Halloween movies all night?”
Darker Prompts
“This place scares the hell out of me.”
“Can we leave before we’re all possessed?”
“What? What do you mean you summoned a demon?”
“It’s so dark in here. I can’t see my hands.”
“Did… did you hear that?”
“Is that fake blood? Please tell me that’s fake blood.”
“That’s real blood…”
“I will not be the first one killed. I will not be the-” [bonus: “Oh, shit, they just killed _____.”]
“I’m sick of being scared. I just need to go and do it!” [bonus: “Shit, shit, shit, never mind, I’m scared-”]
“I have a lot of things going for me, but right now, dying is not on that list.”
“It’s alive? Holy shit, that thing is alive!”
“Is it just me, or does that Scarecrow look like _____?” [bonus: “Uh, guys, I think that is _____…”]
“Guys, where the hell is _____?”
“Haha, very funny _____.”
“You’re scaring me, _____.”
“No, shh! Be quiet!”
“I don’t think we’ll make it through the night.”
Miscellaneous Prompts
“Did that Scarecrow just move?”
“There’s no such thing as ghosts.”
“...right?”
“Put that ouija board down, or I swear, I’ll…”
“You’ll what? What will you do, _____?”
“Is there any spirit with us tonight?”
“You’re moving it.”
“Am not.”
“Stop moving it!”
“I’m not moving it!”
“Your arm is flexing! You’re moving it!”
“Who’s there?” [bonus: “Not me.”]
“It’s Halloween. All the ghouls will be out and about.” [bonus: “Uh, yeah, doubtful.” and/or, “Darling, did you forget I’m a vampire? I’m only speaking from experience.”]
“The full moon looks really pretty tonight.” [bonus: “Oh, shit, did you say full moon? Uh, I got to go-”]
“Wouldn’t it suck if we got locked in the same haunted house together? All alone? Just the two of us? Crazy, right?”
“Try me, bitch.”
“Try a different spell. I don’t think that one worked.”
“That’s the best costume I’ve seen!” [bonus: “Uh, dude, not a costume.”]
“Waiiit, wait, you seriously look so hot.”
“I’ll kick your vampire ass if I have to!”
Horror Movie Prompts
“They’re all crazy. They’re all crazy except you and me.” [Dracula 1931]
“We belong dead.” [The Bride of Frankenstein 1935]
“We all go a little mad sometimes.” [Psycho 1960]
“This is not a dream! This is really happening!” [Rosemary’s Baby 1968]
“You’re gonna die up there.” [The Exorcist 1973]
“It’s Halloween; I guess everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” [Halloween 1978]
“Is it dead?”
“I think so.”
“Then why are we still running?” [Children of the Corn 1984]
“Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.” [A Nightmare on Elm Street 1984]
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.” [The Fly 1986]
“The party’s over!” [Dead Alive 1992]
“Movies don’t create psychos. Movies make psychos more creative.” [Scream 1996]
“Do you like scary movies?” [Scream 1996]
“Vanity, definitely my favorite sin.” [The Devil’s Advocate 1997]
“I’m scared to close my eyes. I’m scared to open them!” [The Blair Witch Project 1999]
“I wanna play a game.” [Saw 2004]
“Game Over!” [Saw 2004]
some mutuals who i think would be interested: @hellotvshowtrash @elijahs-wife @captainsophiestarkwriting @ronniemikaelson @dumble-daddy @mikaelsonsdeservedbetter @imaginearyparties @no-mercy-bby @nalledimessi @njeancastro316 @xxwritemeastoryxx @voidmalfoy @tatestripedsweater @dizzydancingdreamer @killingviolets @moonlightsong @mayans-sauce @lady-salvatore @tatesweaterweather @cherryblossomllama @thatweirdoleigh @button-writes @imdreamingwiththestars @divine-mistake @americxn @kitwalker02 @kitsommers @zodiyack @mossybank @kitwalker64 @leossmoonn @brown-eyed-babes @hoebrowsalad @mrs-maximoff-kenner @waywardcriminalminds @sapphireplums @multifandomgirlll @xoxosinister @anxiously-sad @ssa-atlas-hoodrat @captainxholmes @nikmikaelsonswife
Originally posted here. These were created as daily prompts for the month of November but I am now posting them on Tumblr for anyone to use.
Below the cut is a list of 30 terms and phrases that will each have its definition followed by the inspired prompt. The wordcounts for each are guidelines; write as many words as you wish.
fanfare - an introduction with a short and lively sounding of trumpets; or, a lot of chatter showing that people are excited about something. Use the word in either context. (200 words)
dissonance - lack of harmony among two or more musical notes. Otherwise, it's clash of opinion or personalities. Write a scene where at least two characters are in a disagreement about something. (300 words)
forte - In music, it is a dynamic meaning to play the note "loud or strong". Similarly, one's forte is an area or talent that is their strength. Showcase your character's forte today. (400 words)
music to my ears - something that is pleasant or gratifying to hear or discover. In today's prompt, incorporate the phrase. (200 words)
ostinato - A repeated musical phrase or rhythm. A repeated musical phrase or rhythm. Have a character repeat what they said, or include a phrase twice! (200 words)
flat - 1) lower in pitch; 2) smooth and even; 3) lacking interest or emotion. Use the word with one of these definitions (or more, for a challenge). (400 words)
toot one's own horn - to brag or to talk boastfully about oneself. Who's doing it today and why? Do they mean to? (300 words)
tone deaf - One of your characters may lack the general perception of their surroundings, of other's opinions.. or of their pitch when they sing. In today's prompt, include this character's tone deafness, or mention the term. (200 words)
allegro - music is played in an upbeat, cheerful, brisk tone. Someone feels this kind of way. What prompted this feeling? (400 words)
crescendo - a dynamic in which the music gradually increases in loudness and intensity; i.e., the sound, the action, or the emotion escalates. Write a piece in which a crescendo occurs. (100 words)
sing a different tune - change one's opinion about or attitude toward someone or something. What has got your character(s) singing a different tune today? (300 words)
bridge - a musical passage that connects one section of a song to another. It can be the connector of paths, scenes, and ideas. Incorporate the term, figuratively or literally. (200 words)
unison - coincidence in pitch of sounds or notes, i.e., they sang simultaneously, or they said the same thing at exactly the same time! Include a moment where something occurs in unison. (400 words).
the world's smallest violin is being played today (see: photo). Who is it playing for? (200 words)
song and dance - an unnecessary fuss, or a misleading story or statement. Make a character give the old song and dance today. (300 words)
harmony - a simultaneous combination of notes that is pleasing to the ear. Similarly, an agreement, or an internal calm. Write a moment in which everything seems to be going the right way. (300 words)
shuffle - rearrangement of tracks in a random order, or, a confused jumble. Something is shuffled in your 'verse today. What caused it? How do your characters react? (200 words)
the jig is up - The scheme has been revealed! The deception has been foiled! Work this expression into today's scene. (200 words)
instrumental ‐ This version of a song has no singing, no lyrics. Write without dialogue and focus on sounds today. (400 words)
nocturne - a piece, typically for solo piano, that evokes the moods and images of nighttime. Write a scene that is set long after the sun has gone down. (400 words)
call and response - a style of singing in which a melody sung by one singer is responded to or echoed by one or more singers. Today, when someone "calls", will others "respond"? (100 words)
sharp - 1) higher in pitch; 2) having a thin, cutting edge or fine point; 3) having a clever or astute quality. Like its musical opposite, use the word with one of these definitions (or more, for a challenge). (300 words)
face the music - be confronted with the unpleasant consequences of one's actions. Write about the character(s) who has to "face the music" today. (200 words)
a capella - choral music with no instruments. Harmonies come from voices, and percussion comes from hand claps or beat boxing. Today, focus on character actions and/or interaction alone, such as dialogue and/or contact between characters. (300 words)
obbligato - essential to the piece of music and should not be omitted in performance. Think about a character's obbligato perhaps an item, a trait, or a person that is essential to their character. What happens when they discover it/them missing? (200 words)
strike a chord - affect or stir someone's emotions. Have something "strike a chord" with someone, use the phrase, or both! (400 words)
mute - a device used to muffle the tone and volume of an instrument. Include an instance where a someone or something becomes muted. (100 words)
pianissimo - dynamic instruction in music that tells musicians to play very softly or quieter. Write a scene in a quiet setting. (200 words)
end on a high note - To finish, complete, or leave (something) at a successful, impressive, or climactic point. Do this for your prompt today; include the phrase if you’d like! (300 words)
encore - The true last opportunity for your audience to enjoy your creativity! Your choices for the end: 1) incorporate the term; 2) Have a favorite earlier prompt? Write an extension of it, or its next scene; 3) Extend a scene from canon, or any one of your other fics. Choose one or a combination for your prompt before you take your final bow. (400 words)
