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happy may, besties! 💐🌷💕 wish you a happy month, full of joy and good energy <3

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the thing about the goldfinch is that recommending it is difficult because i truly believe that the best and perhaps only way to read it is while going through a severe depressive episode yourself. was it a good book? i can't even tell you, all i know is that i read it when i was feeling deeply sad and alineated from the world but at least i had theo decker with me talking about how sad and alineated from the world HE felt. book for and about people so so scared to live. what if we all died wondering???
Wedding Ring Alternatives
For characters who may not want to wear rings, or a fantasy culture with different customs!
ankle bracelets or cuffs
blood oaths
charm bracelets, which you add onto with each relationship milestone (10/20/… years, kids, grandparents, …)
combining their families’s crests into a new symbol, which is engraved on all important possessions
custom weapons
exchanging each other’s favored weapon
head bands
lighting an eternal fire which shall not die until their love does
magical bonds / oaths
matching tattoos, either somewhere visible to show off, or hidden because of the intimate nature
necklaces without a clasp, that would have to be cut off to be taken off
pieces of armor
planting a tree / flowers in the garden of their new home
sacrificial and ritualistic scarring / branding
temporary ink marks which will fade if the work to upkeep them is not consistently put in
[Prompt Calender: February 3rd, National Wedding Ring Day]
Rosemary, Raven & Allie looking cool as fuck.
Designated Weeping Area, a community art project from Cora Lee (coraleecreates, 2021)

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Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin || RAW || 25th January 1999
oh wow!
i’m in such a mood tonight!
i got one video about steve austin and now i’m revisiting mitzy. my oc for the attitude era. i have written stories of her and bret hart before but now i’m building a whole arc in my head of how she’d pair with the two of them… and well maybe 1 or 2 more… who knows…
weird/uncommon genres | dr ideas
date: december 16, 2024
Im never making a joke again 😭 after talking to my friend abt it, i feel better, but im still too scared. I thought poop jokes were childish and funny, like “your mom” 😭 regardless, nobody's seeing a joke from me ever again unless it’s on tiktok-- just to be clear tho, even if I found it funny, if the other party didn't, obviously the fault relies on me
I saw a guy get canceled for saying “your mom” too— though tbf it’s bc in Confucian countries it’s really bad to joke about your parents
sjfhdhsks I wanna cry…
Anyway, I haven't done these in awhile; I'm not sure if yall like my aethergarde academy posts more, these kinds of posts, or both (equally).
it's been awhile-- here's some weird ass genres you could make a DR from.
disclaimer: I used chatgpt (out of curiousity for some of these genres, those genres are made up and are not actual terms. Italicized ideas are ones from chatGPT. Guys it's unfair how good chatgpt is getting.. my brother told me that the goal of the current model is to have the AI simulate proper critical thinking instead of simply spitting out information.. isn't that crazy)
weird/uncommon genres | dr ideas
date: december 16, 2024
Im never making a joke again 😭 after talking to my friend abt it, i feel better, but im still too scared. I thought poop jokes were childish and funny, like “your mom” 😭 regardless, nobody's seeing a joke from me ever again unless it’s on tiktok-- just to be clear tho, even if I found it funny, if the other party didn't, obviously the fault relies on me
I saw a guy get canceled for saying “your mom” too— though tbf it’s bc in Confucian countries it’s really bad to joke about your parents
sjfhdhsks I wanna cry…
Anyway, I haven't done these in awhile; I'm not sure if yall like my aethergarde academy posts more, these kinds of posts, or both (equally).
it's been awhile-- here's some weird ass genres you could make a DR from.
disclaimer: I used chatgpt (out of curiousity for some of these genres, those genres are made up and are not actual terms. Italicized ideas are ones from chatGPT. Guys it's unfair how good chatgpt is getting.. my brother told me that the goal of the current model is to have the AI simulate proper critical thinking instead of simply spitting out information.. isn't that crazy)
the new york times has such a great series of elevated butter noodles, if you ever want a super fast easy dinner that still feels grown up and you can emulsify pasta water + butter together basically the sky is your limit
ya got
gochujang butter noodles
peanut butter noodles
chili crisp fettuccine alfredo
miso butter noodles
any one of these + a bag of salad or whatever vegetable side you find easiest/cheapest, and you've got yourself a full meal that tastes far above the effort you put in.

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hiiii, i'm sorry if this is a bother but can i ask for advice from a fellow writer? it's not about writing a story, but more so just me burning myself out because of it, and i have no idea why.
for a good while, i've been wanting to find the "perfect" first project; i first planned on writing, animating and uploading a movie series online and it's like my "dream project/story", if that made sense? but, lately, i've been getting more and more desperate to have another project before this, for credentials and for me to get a little bit better at everything before working on the movie series.
no matter what i do, i can't seem to find a good enough "first project". i look at the story concepts / universes i scrapped, revive them, work on them for a little bit, before eventually bring unsatisfied and throwing it back in the trash, or at least just "on hold". i tend to work quicker and have more passion for a story if i get very attached to the characters, which i noticed tends to happen over time. but my patience is wearing thin and the fact that i'm stuck is catching up to me.
you don't have to answer this, but i'd appreciate any advice. thank you ^^,
Hi! This is a struggle I think I can safely say every creator goes through—the phases of feeling stuck or unsatisfied with their work, and losing interest in the story as time goes on. I've gone through it myself, and was in that cycle for the longest time: I'd come up with a vague idea for a novel, or a character I wanted to make the protagonist in a new story, and spontaneously start writing it without much planning or thought. And as you can imagine (or as you're experiencing, it seems like), that led to me abandoning all of them at some point or another. One I nearly finished, but I left it and came back a while later and was so immensely disgusted that I deemed it irreparable and turned my back on that, too.
Of course, what worked for me might not be helpful at all for you, but what I think is most important is just to focus on one thing at a time. Easier said than done, I'm aware. But flitting from one project to the next, trying to find the one that you'll have the most passion for, just doesn't work out very well. If what you're planning for your "dream project" that you mentioned is a movie series, and you have that all figured out, you may want to start with a novel that you can then base the movies off of. This could help you get a better idea of the characters, plot, and overall storyline so that the movies you plan to create in the future will have everything worked out already.
But maybe you feel that doing so will then make your passion for the movie series wane—that, after spending so much time and effort into writing that, you won't have the motivation to start over with a narrative you're already so familiar with. You mentioned you work better when you're attached to the characters, so that may be a good place to start. Don't think about the plot or worldbuilding yet—just focus on the characters. Everything else can come after. You know your creative process better than anyone, and this may not work for you at all. It likely wouldn't for me. But sometimes, it can help to start off with that and build upon it with time. Allowing yourself time to play and experiment without any pressure or specific goal in mind can lead to renewed passion and enthusiasm.
Another option is co-writing. Again, doesn't work for everyone, but working with others can provide new perspectives and generally make the process more enjoyable. Writing with someone else may help to increase your motivation and encourage you to hold yourself accountable, and can lead to brainstorming sessions that spark new ideas and solutions to problems you might be facing alone. It allows for the sharing of skills and strengths, making the project potentially stronger and more well-rounded. Collaborating on a project can also lighten the load, making it less overwhelming. Finding a writing partner who shares your vision or complements your style can lead to work that neither of you might have created on your own.
In any case, allow yourself to create something imperfect. I hate to say it, but even if the process of creating is flawed or the end result is despicable, the lessons you learn from it are valuable, and instrumental once you're ready to take up your dream project. Think of this, your first project, as a stepping stone rather than a definitive work.
So sorry for the late reply, and I hope this helped. Best of luck ❤
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I love your writing tips so much btw!
What I’m currently struggling with is the repetition of the word « as » in my writing.
ex: « As they walked up the road, […] » or « She ate her meal as he sat down besides her » or « The water reflected the suns light as it rose »
I feel like its simply my lack of creativity in phrase structure sometimes…
Hi! So glad you've found them helpful ❤
You're right that overusing "as" can make sentences feel repetitive, but you're not lacking creativity—you're just leaning on a familiar structure. I had a similar problem with the word "before" in sentences like "she glanced at him before looking away." Here are some tips and examples that I found helpful.
Rephrase/change the structure.
instead of: as she walked up the road, the wind howled. try: she walked up the road, the howling wind whipping her hair into her face.
Use participial phrases.
instead of: she ate her meal as he sat down beside her. try: she ate her meal, barely looking up when he sat down beside her.
Break it into two sentences/parts.
instead of: the water reflected the sun’s light as it rose. try: the sun rose, its light shimmering on the water’s surface.
Use a different conjunction or preposition.
instead of: as they walked up the road, their footsteps echoed. try: their footsteps echoed while they walked up the road.
Imply simultaneity without stating it.
instead of: she ate her meal as he sat down beside her. try: he sat down beside her. she kept eating.
Whenever you catch yourself using or overusing a certain word, try to think of replacement words or rephrasings like these you could try instead. These small tweaks can help keep the flow natural while making your writing more dynamic. Hope this helped!
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Character writing/development:
Character Arcs
Making Character Profiles
Character Development
Comic Relief Arc
Internal Conflict
Character Voices
Creating Distinct Characters
Creating Likeable Characters
Writing Strong Female Characters
Writing POC Characters
Building Tension
Writing Grumpy x Sunshine Tropes
Writing Sexuality & Gender
Writing Manipulative Characters
Writing Mature Young Characters
Writing Disoriented but Capable Characters
Plot devices/development:
Intrigue in Storytelling
Enemies to Lovers
Alternatives to Killing Characters
Worldbuilding
Misdirection
Things to Consider Before Killing Characters
Foreshadowing
Story Structure (+ Addition)
Killing Many Characters at Once
Narrative (+ how to write):
Emphasising the Stakes
Avoid Info-Dumping
Writing Without Dialogue
1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective
Fight Scenes (+ More)
Transitions
Pacing
Writing Prologues
Dialogue Tips
Writing War
Writing Cheating
Writing Miscommunication
Writing Unrequited Love
Writing a Slow Burn Btwn Introverts
Writing Smut
Writing Admiration Without Attraction
Writing Dual POVs
Writing Unreliable Narrators
Naturally Conveying Character Age
Avoiding Repetition of "I" in 1st Person
Worldbuilding:
Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider
Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds
Book writing:
Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series
A & B Stories
Parts of a Book (Chapters, Scenes, Arcs, Story Beats)
Writer resources:
Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs
Online Writing Resources
Outlining/Writing/Editing Software
Translation Software for Writing
Writer help:
Losing Passion/Burnout
Overcoming Writer's Block
Fantasy terms:
How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)
Naming Elemental Races
Naming Fire-Related Races
How To Name Fantasy Places
Ask games:
Character Ask Game #1
Character Ask Game #2
Character Ask Game #3
Miscellaneous:
Writing Tips
Writing Fantasy
Miscommunication Prompts
Variety in Sentence Structure (avoiding repetition)
Writing Description Notes:
Updated 19th October 2025 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes
Dialogue Tags
Facial Expressions
Masking Emotions
Smiles/Smirks/Grins
Eye Contact/Eye Movements
Blushing
Voice/Tone
Body Language/Idle Movement
Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted
Silence
Memories
Happy/Content/Comforted
Love/Romance
Sadness/Crying/Hurt
Confidence/Determination/Hopeful
Surprised/Shocked
Guilt/Regret
Disgusted/Jealous
Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried
Anger/Rage
Laughter
Confused
Speechless/Tongue Tied
Fear/Terrified
Mental Pain
Physical Pain
Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted
Eating
Drinking
Warm/Hot
Cold/Freezing
If you're writing 18th century dialogue, this website lets you search words and phrases to double-check whether they were in use & meant what you intend. It doesn't include every period-accurate use of a word/phrase, but it certainly helped me separate genuine 18th century grammar from the vague tangle of 💬old-fashioned fancy-speak💬 I've internalized from TV and video games.
Other websites that let you do this:
Johnson's Dictionary Online (thanks @yellowbelliedtoad!) – 1755 and 1773
Green's Dictionary of Slang – 1300s to today
A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue – 1788
Feraud's Dictionaire critique de la langue française – 1778
A dictionary of the English and Italian languages by Giuseppe Baretti is a bilingual dictionary from 1790!
More dictionary fodder for my bookmarks bar.

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It turns out that you can become the person you’ve always envisioned but you’ll still have the person you were before inside of you and you have to treat them with as much forgiveness and love as possible
i have been severely going through it
Nattie 💞