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bloodoftheancients replied to your post:Mir offers to give you a Handy J, but if she uses her robotic arm. Would you do it?

[ I DID NOT SEND THIS. Mir, on the other hand, is mortified. :D ]

Please fill each answer to the best of your ability.

Are you currently a writer? And if so, how long have you been writing?

     Not professionally, but yes! I am a hobbyist writer and roleplayer. I took an interest in writing around the age of nine, so about six years- though I honestly don't think I've reached my full potential yet.

How well do you think you understand literary elements? (Genre, theme, etc.)

     I understand them fine. I am still a student and learning myself, but I do believe I've got a good grip on literary themes!

How do you think you would perform as an admin?

     I would hope that I'd perform greatly! I definitely have a passion for writing, and while I may not know everything about it, I'm more than willing to share what I do know and learn more myself.

What is your name?

     My name is Paisley! Most people call me Pais, though.

How often are you free to update the blog?

     I'm online every day, though usually later rather than earlier. Other than that, though, I'd definitely be able to commit a good amount of time.

These next few questions, please answer as you would if you were an admin.

I’m having trouble with my main character, I just don’t feel like they’re developed enough. What could I use to help fix this?

     "I understand this feeling, and it happens to just about every writer out there, so don't panic!

     First of all, make sure you're not too fond of your character. I know it's easy to become attached and not want to change them beyond the few simple tweaks here and there, but you've got to let go of that. Not only will it severely hamper your disability to metaphorically mold your character into a believable being.

     We good there? It can be hard if you've already become attached, but once you allow that "bond" to loosen up a bit, you'll find it will be much easier to give them real, plausible qualities for their settings and environment.

     Once you've done this, I think you'll find that your muse will be much more eager to flow into words, traits, and personalities.

     Try to walk in your characters shoes. Seriously, I mean it. I don't care who they are, where they are from- none of that. Become your character for a day, or a week- even just a minute. Become your character, and observe what's to the left of you. Observe the colour. Do they like the colour? Does it remind them of home? Does the colour for some reason remind them of a smell they only once smelled five years ago in a strange place? Look to the left. What is there? What's the shape? It's it thin, thick, long, short? Pick it up. How does it feel? In your characters mindset, think about whether it's warm, or cold, or smooth. Maybe rough! Do you have a pet? Go spend time with them, but as your character. If they hate animals, sit close to your pet, but avoid it if it attempts to gain your attention. If it touches you, back away!

     Perhaps take a walk outside. Breathe in deeply. Does it hurt, or is it relaxing? Does the air smell sweet and fresh, or sour and putrid? Or perhaps it has no scent. What's the temperature? Do you, as your character, like the place you are in?

     Another thing to do is think of one thing you, as yourself, absolutely hate. It could be a person, or an object, maybe a smell or food. Make them exactly like the person you hate. Too unrealistic? Take the thing you hate the least and throw it away. Replace it with something you love.

     What is your eye colour? Make them love that eye colour, and wish they had it.

     Take real experience from your life, and apply them to your character. I know it sounds stupid, but trust me! It makes a difference in the long run."

          At this point, I may or may not offer to reblog some character developing posts, depending on whether or not it was allowed by the other admins on this blogs.

I’m stuck on picking a genre for my story. Is there any certain one I should do?

     Woah there, friend! Of course there's a certain one you should do! But that certain one certainly isn't up to me! (For certain!)

     The list of genres are constantly growing, but the classics are always good places to start. Action and/or adventure, crime, fantasy- y'know, the works! It comes down to what you as a writer are interested in, but it doesn't hurt to dabble! Stepping outside your comfort zone can be a little scary, especially in writing, but it can also bear amazing results.

     As a young child, I took a deep interest in fantasy- but after being "forced" by a school teacher, I fell in love with science-fiction and drama! I never would have taken that leap on my own, but I'm so glad that someone was able to encourage me, and I still try my best to open up my horizon.

     It's also very important to remember that it is not uncommon at all to group two genres together. Action and adventure are almost always grouped together, due to their similarities, but you could have a political romance, or a paranoid philosophical saga! You are not reigned to a single genre. Like I said, it all comes down to what you like.

I’m stuck in the middle of my plot, and don’t know how to continue. Please help.

     Ah, the plot-trap. Don't worry, my friend!

     Take a deep breath. Smile. Pull out a new piece of paper and a sharpened pencil, or perhaps open up a new document. Without worrying about meticulous details, write out the general flow of your plot, and how you envision things going from the point where you became stuck.

     Don't worry about how it sounds or looks- just write. Take another deep breath. Go back to your story. Write a sentence. Don't like it? Erase it. Write a paragraph. Don't worry about how it looks or sounds until you are done. Go back and edit it. Reread it. Does it sound okay? Edit some more. Write another paragraph. Try listening to music! It can be a great source for inspiration. Write another sentence.

     Take a break! Relax and unwind. Go back to your story refreshed. Continue to write, and don't go back! Each paragraph, you may stop and edit, then once you are satisfied, carry on.

     If you feel as though your plot needs changing, then change it! Don't resist it. Let the flow come first, then the editing later.

These questions are optional, and are merely to get to know you.

Who are a few of your favorite authors, and why?

     As cliche as it sounds, I absolutely adore Edgar Allen Poe. His flow and exquisite word choice has inspired me since the tender age of ten.

     I also really adore Neal Shusterman, and his series, "Unwind."

What genre is your favorite?

     I love fantasy a lot! I really enjoy sci-fi too, though.

What is your goal with writing?

     Just to get better- I don't plan to become a professional, but I still have a great passion for it and plan to continue writing, so I will continue to practice!

If you could meet and get advice from any author (dead or alive), who would you pick?

     Oh gosh... mister Poe again, probably.

ughhh i feel you though like i think its fine to ship it but not everything they do has to be turned into it like wow can you not holy fuck;

;[u always have the cutest munday pictures (also ur beard looks awesome yo)