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What is AroWriMo?

AroWriMo (Aromantic Writing Month) is an event taking place in February, encouraging people to explore aromantic/arospec characters and themes, and celebrating aro writers of all kinds. Works are to be created in the lead up to February, and will be submitted and posted throughout the month.

Can alloromantics participate?

Absolutely! However, alloromantics should use the tag “AroWriMo Allies”, and note that they’re alloro above the work.

I’m questioning, should I participate as an ally?

You can participate normally - you have a different perspective as someone who’s questioning as opposed to an alloro ally. If you wish and feel it relevant, you can note that you’re questioning above the work. Of course, you can participate as an ally if, for whatever reason, you’re more comfortable doing so. I want people to feel comfortable using the challenge to explore thier possible as much as definite aromanticism.

How does it work?

Works will be split into categories, each with a broad theme, and there will also be two little prompts per week. These themes and prompts will be released at the beginning of December, so people can start working on their writing as soon as they need. The respective works will be posted to this blog on the week of the prompt you’ve used. As the themes and prompts are just a suggested extra challenge, works created without using them will be posted on specific days.

How do I participate?

You’ll be able to submit your works to this blog, post it in the “AroWriMo” or “AroWriMo Ally” tags, or even email. You’re also free to post it on another website and share or send the link. You can also include links to any websites/social media, but it’s possible posts with links may not appear in tags. You don’t have to be following this blog, or apply in advance.

What kind of writing can we submit?

Anything! Short stories, novels, poetry, ballads, song lyrics, epic poems, comics, plays, fanworks, non-fiction - any form of writing you can think of! You can submit audio or video of your work being read, or even act it out if you want! For works submitted through video, audio or images, it would be ideal if you can include captions, transcripts or image descriptions for accessibility reasons.

Can I submit more than one work?

Absolutely, as many as you like! I’m sure everyone in the community will agree the more the better.

What do we have to include in our works?

The only requirement is that they include aro characters and/or themes. It’s great if you can work with the theme and prompts, but if they’re restrictive or uninspiring then do what you can!

How do we suggest or vote on prompts/themes?

You can suggest prompts and themes through email, asks, submissions, reblogs or replies through to October 10th. There will then be polls put up, in which people can vote until November 20th. The chosen prompts and themes will be announced at the beginning of December.

Can I make a suggestion or express a concern?

Absolutely! I want this event to be community guided and enjoyable for all. Share your views in any way, and I’ll happily engage with them.

It's got to be hard getting leverage on your BIG brother 🤣😂😭

Yup. Volume 9 onwards, starting by the chapter “The Erased History.”

God rebuilds the world after its destruction and erases anything related to humans evolving/changing into gods/demons/devilmen/whatever is the same and turns the missing history into either fiction, myth or some religion. The people who evolved are locked in hell. That apparently happened to the greek gods (and other gods) too, for example, all locked up in Hell waiting for the day they can be free.

In case of Devilman events, it got to become a manga in the new Earth. And you see there’s no “loop” of Devilman events in the manga, it’s pretty much against what God wants. God wants to pretend they never took place. History continues without them. This made Akira absolutely livid.

Nope, they get physical and it usually involves a lot of punches. 

Basically they bully the demon and beat it up until it stops possessing the person. 

Probably similar to Persona series tactics:

“I took him to the priest and I was told that he’s possessed by a demon!” She looks ready to have a full out nervous breakdown. “I was told that you were the best in the business. Please! Help my son!” 

Ryo takes a drag of his drug-laced cigarette. 

“Miss… we’ve seen this all the time. Just take us to your son and he’ll be better within the next hour. I can assure you of that.”

She takes Ryo (and Akira) to her house, where her son is currently cooped up in his room. The lady points towards the son’s bedroom. “He’s in there. Please help!”

Without a word, Ryo and Akira walk into the room and close the door behind them. The sound of the door locking is all that echoes. 

It is quiet for a moment- the lady puts her ear against the door in an attempt to hear better.

She can only make out a few words.

“Astaroth, what the hell were you thinking? Why do you make our job more difficult than it has to be? I know you want a physical body to possess, but please just find a street cat or something.”

There is some incoherent sounds and growling that seem to act as a reply. 

“Don’t use that tone with me! You know better than that. I’m going to have a word with Jenny about this.”

The growling becomes deeper.

“ITS TIME TO GET THE FUCK OUT”

A loud roar echoes and suddenly there’s the sound of shuffling. Things being broken and stuff being thrown. It sounds like two animals running around in there. There is pounding and screaming. The lady fears at any moment that whatever is inside, making that noise, could break down the door and come after her.

But with one last roar– suddenly silence.

After a minute, Ryo and Akira exit the room.

“Okay, we’re done. We’ll send you the bill tomorrow. Have a nice day.”