life is good.

~how i’m feeling inspired~

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hey guys listen

i really wanna test the swarm intelligence of the internet right now. can anyone tell me where to find lauv’s hoodie?

finder’s reward: a hug

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Writing Prompts in 5 Styles

1. Write a scene at a funeral.

2. A dog, a missing person’s flyer, and three shots of tequila

3. “But you were always mine.” “Was I?”

4. What happens when two exes find themselves at the same divorce lawyer office?

5. Write about everything that reminds you of balloons in one story. 

6. Write a scene inside a failing ice cream shop.

7. a bouquet of roses, several restraining orders, and a Lego set

8. “This wasn’t how it was supposed to go.” “I can tell.”

9. What happens when a bookstore owner befriends his mysterious customer?

10. Write about everything that reminds you of snow in one story.

11. Write a scene at a private beach.

12. a messy room, explosives, and one smart cat

13. “You are like gold to me. Expensive yet boring.”

14.  What happens when several con artists fight over the same mark?

15. Write about everything that reminds you of cardboard boxes in one story.

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challenge accepted

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left or right ?

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"So, Tell me where should i go? To the left, Where nothing is Right.... Or to the right, Where nothing is left..."

Itachi Uchiha

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How to Write When You’re Exhausted

Now is a very stressful time and I think we should all be lending more time to self care and listening to ourselves. It can be hard and downright heartbreaking when your writing suffers or makes you feel strained because of everything going on. So I’m here to help all I can.

Remind Yourself That Your Voice Matters

In this beautiful world, we are expanding the voices in literature constantly. Every new voice we gain is part of that expansion. It’s worthwhile to share your stories and nothing should be discouraging that. Even if you feel now isn’t the right time to share, you don’t have to. You can just write for now and share later. There’s no shame in sitting on a draft for a while.

Let Yourself Take a Break

We all need time now and again to recover or refill our creative well so that we can write our best. And it’s okay if you’re needing to take more breaks. They’re there to help you if you let them. You don’t have to be productive in these periods, you can simply be and get back to writing when it feels natural. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself to produce right now. 

Motivate Yourself Using Incentives

Sometime you really have to get down and write, no excuses. Maybe you have a deadline or you finally find a burst of energy. To sustain yourself, make physical or mental incentives to reward yourself. Whether you’re measuring time allotted, word count, page count, or another goal, there are plenty of ways to motivate yourself. Use Dollar Store knickknacks, try a fancy food from the store, give yourself stickers. Find the fun in motivation and productivity. And remember that you are not a work horse. 

Remember: You are worth more than your productivity! 

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Quick Guide for Script Page Count

So I just answered an Ask and explained that (give or take) one page of properly-formatted screenplay will translate to 1 minute on screen. This isn’t always the case, but 99% of the professionals who read your work will consider:

1 page = 1 minute

Therefore, certain genres/forms have gained certain average page count ranges. These aren’t strict, but most pros and competitions you submit your work to will have this range as a limit.

Comedy: 90 pages for 1-½ hours

Drama: 90-120 pages for 1-1/2  to 2 hours

Sci-Fi: 90-120 pages for 1-½ to 2 hours

Children’s and Young Adult: 90 pages for 1-½ hours

Indies*: 80-120+ pages for 1-1/3 hour to 2+ hours 

*this isn’t a genre by itself, but the production lends itself more towards the experimentally long or short. 

Short Films: 5-40 pages for 5 to 40 minutes

Action: 90+ for 1-½+ hours

Genre Epics*: 120+ pages for 2+ hours

*like Star Wars, Marvel, Lord of the Rings, etc.

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29 Ways to Stay Creative by TOFU Design

The graphics of this short animation are phenomenal and I’m ticking off the list with everything that I normally do (like drink coffee and carry a notebook everywhere) so that I know what I need to start doing (like getting away from the computer o_o). It’s a beautiful piece of work, take the time to view it and be inspired. Genius in every way.

Make lists.

Carry a notebook everywhere.

Try free writing.

Get away from the computer.

Quit beating yourself up.

Take breaks.

Sing in the shower.

Drink coffee.

Listen to new music.

Be open.

Surround yourself with creative people.

Get feedback.

Collaborate.

Don’t give up.

Practice, practice, practice.

Allow yourself to make mistakes.

Go somewhere new.

Count your blessings.

Get lots of rest.

Take risks.

Break the rules.

Don’t force it.

Read a page of the dictionary.

Create a framework.

Stop trying to be someone else’s perfect.

Got an idea? Write it down.

Clean your workspace.

Have fun.

Finish something.

Source: Life on Michigan Ave.

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