aw yes, motivation

[luna-azzurra]

Soft prompts to make you YEARN

✭ brushing your thumb over their knuckles while you're both not saying a word, just existing quietly in the same space like it's the most sacred thing.

✭ them absentmindedly playing with the hem of your sleeve because they want to touch you but aren’t ready to say it yet.

✭ “can i kiss you?” whispered like they’re afraid the moment might shatter if they speak too loud.

✭ their voice cracking just a little when they say your name for the first time in a long time.

✭ them resting their forehead against yours and just… staying there. No words. No movement. Just breath. Just nearness.

✭ sharing headphones and they keep looking at you during the best part of the song. you don’t even know what the song means to them but suddenly it means everything to you.

✭ "stay the night?" said so soft it might’ve been a wish.

✭ dragging their fingers gently down your back like they’re trying to memorize the map of your spine.

✭ tracing your features with their fingertip like you're a sculpture in a museum and they were not supposed to touch you, but god, they can’t help it.

✭ “don’t leave yet.” not because you’re going somewhere. but because being with you is the safest they’ve felt all day.

✭ their voice in the dark. low. quiet. like the night is just for you two.

✭ "this reminded me of you" and it’s just a stupid rock or a weird leaf but you hold onto it like it's a diamond because it's you to them.

✭ laying in bed, face smushed into the pillow, sleep-drunk and murmuring, “you make me feel like i’m home.”

✭ them looking at you like you're not just a person, but their favorite story. one they’ve been rereading since forever and still keep finding new parts to fall in love with.

[osirisarrow-deactivated20241106]

if u voted for trump, I mean this in the most disrespectful way possible, I do not want anything to do with you. Not only did you vote against basic human rights and equality, you decided rascism, homophobia, islamophobia, transphobia & misogynistic behavior wasn't a deal breaker. i do not want your follow or support ! thank you.

[voidsuites]

if it wasn’t clear before! <3

[writelively]

Writing Monsters: 5 Qualities That Make Monsters Frightening - Writer's Digest

https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/writing-monsters-scary-qualities

"A monster does what it does, and it neither seeks nor respects your opinion."

As I prepare for NaNoWriMo 2023, I am reading up on how to make good monsters. This article has lots of fantastic tidbits of advice, so I wanted to share it!

[yearoftheotpevent]

Prompt List 2023 - alt text under the cut

January

first kiss | mission fic | fake dating | "whenever I look at you..." | snow | historical au

February

valentine's day | pollen/fear gas/truth serum | established relationship | "if i kiss you, will you shut up?" | different | mermaid au

March

fresh starts | road trup | getting back together/mutual pining | "make me" | acceptance | fairytale au

April

pranks | canon divergence | (seemingly) unrequited love | "no, i'm not dating your brother" | peace | university au

May

flower language | sick fic | pet/child acquisition | "who are you" | sunshine | fantasy/medieval/dark knights of steel au

June

wedding/proposal | saving the world | (accidental) love confession | "you aren't what i expected" | downpour | soulmate au

July

vacation together | power swap | enemies to lovers | "batman won't like this" | stars | coffee shop au

August

au of your choice | time travel | meet cute/blind date | "you're the only one i could turn to for help" | storm | vampire/werewolf/dc vs vampires au

September

high school/college sweethearts | hurt/comfort | meeting the family | "i wrote this for you" | flood | shifter au

October

couples costume | test messaging | identity shenanigans | "you can't bench me!" | lightning | sports team au

November

life changes | de-aging | secret relationship (reveal) | "be careful what you wish for" | growth | music/band au

December

holidays together | crack treated seriously | moving in together | "that's my favorite thing about you" | forgiveness | tattoo parlor/flower shop au

[myrskytuuli]

When will creators of famous and beloved franchises realise that no fan in the history of fandoms has wanted the sequel with the new generation to have higher stakes and more angsty drama than the original.

A Fan: Wow, can’t wait to see the heroes’ children living in a world that has been made better by the original heroes, having a loving and respectful relationship with the hero I loved and respected as a child, and dealing with their own adventure that might not be as high stake as saving the world, but is important for their own personal journey. 

A creator: How about the world is ending again, the new generation hates the heroes, who have become major assholes for no reason, and everything is bigger and goes more boom.  

[squirrelwrangler]

Hobbit/Lord of the Rings is the SINGLE exception to higher stakes sequel

[hirilelfwraith]

and you know why? it’s bc nothing in lotr undid what happened in the hobbit

the hobbit was a lower-stakes story about bilbo helping some dwarves reclaim their ancestral home, and in lotr (the book at least) tolkien goes out of his way to talk about how bilbo lived for a long time rich and famous and happy, and that erebor and dale are prosperous and successful. the threat is something that bilbo brought home with him, but if bilbo hadn’t found it, it would have fallen into worse hands. 

the reason why higher-stakes sequels are so often disappointing is bc it’s a betrayal of the original work, and undoes its premise and its victory. in the hobbit, they were never setting out to save the whole of middle earth, so the fact that the whole of middle earth ends up in peril during lotr doesn’t feel like a betrayal. terrible things happen in lotr, but they are better than they would have been in the hobbit hadn’t happened, and that’s why it works

[birbs-in-space]

curious about what's in store for you for 2023? :D

let AO3 decide!

(this is a random generator that will give you four (4) ao3 tags, so you know, warnings for what that usually entails)

[kedreeva]

I've decided that this is now also a prompt generator challenge mode. You can pick between 1 and 10 tags for this thing to randomly generate; the challenge becomes writing a fic which then needs all of the generated tags.

[faustandfurious]

Basic rules for analysing fiction, an incomprehensive list jotted down in a hurry:

The protagonist isn’t always right

The protagonist isn’t always good

The protagonist isn’t always written to be relatable or likeable

The narrator isn’t always right

The narrator isn’t always good

The narrator isn’t always telling the truth

The narrator isn’t always the author

The protagonist’s moral compass, the narrator’s moral compass and the author’s moral compass are three entirely different things that only occasionally overlap

Pay attention to what characters do and not just what they say

Pay special attention when what the characters do is at odds with what they say

A lot of the time the curtains are blue for a reason. If they aren’t, you should read better books

[writelively]

how are my lovely NaNo's doing?

I'm behind, but on a roll today with writing!

How is everyone feeling this National Novel Writing Month?

Even if you're behind, I believe in you! :) Every word you write, is a word that didn't exist before. Great job!

[saywhat-politics]

[dduane]

This.

[joseph-lavode]

Ignore the polls. Do not get complacent OR defeatist. Vote as if your vote will make all the difference. We can do this!

[headspace-hotel]

Kentucky is about to vote on something similar. If the young folks show up, it can mean victory.

[writelively]

Happy NaNoWriMo y'all!

[thechekhov]

Hey.

please vote.

In ANY country, but specifically if you live in the US, are of age, and are capable of it in any shape or form. Even though it’s not presidential elections. Even though you might think it won’t matter. 

Please vote. 

I understand it’s not easy all the time. I realize that saying ‘your workplace is legally required to let you go vote’ doesn’t do squat if your boss doesn’t care about the law. I am familiar with how difficult it is to have to slog through campaigns full of catchy, nice-looking words that, upon closer inspection, reveal a much more sinister and selfish political goal. 

I was able to vote by mail in my state - by ordering an absentee ballot online, having it sent to me, filling it out, and sending it in by mail again. It was great because I had the time to sit with it and read through all the options presented before me. 

There are MANY states which require NO-EXCUSE-NEEDED absentee voting. (As in, they’ll simply send you a ballot in the mail if you ask.)

Please, if you find it difficult to vote in person on the day of, check and see if it’s possible for you to vote by mail. In many cases, your state site may have an easy online application for you to order your ballot and receive it as quick as 2-4 days. 

Many states also allow you to vote early, on a day that you actually have off!

https://www.vote.org/early-voting-calendar/

And as for the ballot itself - tons of websites now offer you on-demand lists of people on your ballot, with explanations on their states and what they’re about - and the only thing you need is your zipcode! I typically use the one my state provides, but you can also get them for basically anywhere by going to this website:

www.vote411.org

And look…

I know it isn’t a walk in the park, and I know politicians disappoint many of us, and it’s A) difficult to trust them and B) difficult to know you’re voting for a person who will make good choices. But we live in an age of information where we can look up what people’s stances are, what they’ve done in the past, and this is MUCH EASIER than it once was!

Don’t let people persuade you that voting does nothing! Look at Brazil!

 People who tell you that voting is useless are trying to stop you from voting - BECAUSE THEY, THEMSELVES, ARE OFTEN VOTING.

I come from an actual country where our votes haven’t meant SHIT for 20 years in a row. This shit built up slow and steady - boiling the frog, as it were. The US is far from perfect. But it’s far from pointless to vote, and KEEP voting. 

[right4heir]

I'm never one to beg, but I have no choice.

A couple months ago I had a surgery in my spine, which went wrong. I'm in so much pain and I'm still out of work because of it. I am on medical leave, so I am getting at least half my paycheck but I was already living paycheck to paycheck to begin with, so this is devastating.

My mom is dying, she has at most a week left, more likely a couple days, but she's already incoherent and I am beyond a mess right now. I can't breathe and the stress is making the pain so much worse. My mother was the only one I could actually talk to about being asexual and the lgbt spectrum and all my weird interests. She was the only one to encourage me to get diagnosed with ADHD and autism (she also has both). Losing her is losing a piece of myself that doesn't exist anywhere else.

I can't work right now, I can't even take care of myself, but I already maxed out two credit cards paying rent, utilities and food.

If anyone can help, even a tiny bit, I'd appreciate it. I know I don't talk to many people any more, the past few years has really been hard with my depression and I lost contact with nearly everyone...

But if anyone can, in here is my

PayPal

Venmo is: akersey2

And I enabled tips on Tumblr....

I understand that things are hard everywhere right now, but if anyone can help even a couple dollars would mean the world right now.

[cursedspaceofair]

fluff dialogue prompts

“take my hoodie; it’s cold outside.”

“can i hug/kiss you?”

“your hands are really warm.”

“you look adorable.”

“can i sleep next to you?”

“i’ll protect you no matter what.”

“i’ll always be by your side.”

“give me your hand.”

“i love you.”

“i really like you.”

“can i play with your hair?”

“your lips/hands/hair are/is really soft…”

“i don’t wanna get out of bed!” “well, you have to.”

“i had a nightmare…” “c’mere.”

“pinky promise?”

“let me take care of you.”

“are you blushing?”

“can we cuddle?”

“it’s okay, you’re safe now.”

“don’t worry. i got you.”

“i can give you a massage if you’re sore.”

“you’re as pretty as the stars.”

“don’t get up yet. please?”

“let me make you something to eat.”

“i really missed you.”

“trust fall!”

“i think i like you.”

“can i hold your hand?”

“you’re amazing.”

“as much as i love you, please go to sleep.”

“i got you a present.”

“you’re my safe spot.”

“you wanna get some ice cream?” “it’s 2 a.m.” “and?”

“let’s go on a car ride.”

“breathe.”

“kiss me.”

“i can’t believe you’re actually mine.”

[unmooredonasundayevening]

writing tip: don’t tell us your character’s backstory. don’t tell us what your character is thinking. don’t tell us what your character is doing. don’t tell us anything. the reader should simply look at a blank page and be suddenly overcome with emotion.

[clinticalthinkr]

Good tip. I know a lot of writers who cry uncontrollably when they see a blank page, so I’m sure that feeling will translate directly to the reader.

[maxkirin]

I've said this ten thousand times in the past but, when it comes to planning/writing a novel, DON'T TRUST YOUR MEMORY.

Got a cool idea? ✍️ Write it down!

Thought of a cool line of dialogue? ✍️ Write it down!!

Came up with a twist for book 3? ✍️ WRITE. IT. DOWN.

[well-schitt]

Reminder that fanfic as a whole humanizes queer relationships more than almost any other form of storytelling out there, and it is not dirty or inherently fetishizing to enjoy it✌🏼

[leupagus]

Additional reminder that fanfic has been a gateway for literally thousands of people to realize and explore their own sexuality in a place that is safer and more understanding than most offline spaces. It has allowed people to realize they are trans, ace, gay, not gay, pan, bi, demi, nonbinary. It has been a place of support for queer people since before a good percentage of fandom was born. And saying who gets to enjoy what part of fandom in which way is completely antithetical to the whole point of fanfic.

[19b-archive-deactivated20250525]

Every time I read fandom posts about fictional characters 'deserving' things I'm struck by how culturally Christian ya'll are without realizing it

[19b-archive-deactivated20250525]

Your critical analysis skills won't improve until you understand that characters are tools in a story and applying real life morality to them does not lead to good writing. Does a villain 'deserve' redemption? Who cares? I want to know if it would support the story's message. Does a tragic character 'deserve' better? That doesn't matter. Did their death serve as a satisfying end to their arc? Did it impact the greater narrative in a positive way?