"I'll put my name in history as the last king."

So, things just took a rough turn for me. 3 years ago, I got a hysterectomy because the pain each month was too much for me to stand, literally. My insurance refused to pay any part of it, claiming I may want kids in the future and when I told them I didn't want kids, they said I might change my mind. I have not changed my mind and now I'm stuck with a $23k bill that I cannot afford in my line of work. I hate to have to do this, but

https://gofund.me/8e8b1036

I’ve also fallen into the bottomless chasm called Genshin Impact. So much so, I’m planning on making a duo, or trio Genshin muse blog. :D

If that scene you meant to be emotional, jaw-dropping and climactic isn’t working right, try taking a step back. 

All the usual aspects of a good scene also apply to the buildup toward a good scene. As well as including all these aspects into the scene itself, remember that at the point where your awe inspiring scene hits…

The reader should already feel deep, ‘positive’ emotions for the characters involved, whether that be love, intrigue, or an I love to hate them feeling.

The reader should already understand and have witnessed the characters struggling in some way with the goals they are working towards during that scene.

The reader should already have a clear picture of the character’s relationships and emotions, and understand which direction they are moving.

The reader should already be well-based in the plot and have a good understanding of every piece of information they need order to be fully immersed in the scene. 

The reader should already have a clear picture of the current stakes and playing field, so they can decide what outcome to root for. (Or in some cases, they can feel the same desperation the pov character has as they realize there are no good outcomes.)

Most importantly, remember that there are no perfect first drafts, and barely any half-decent second, third, or fourth drafts either. If you need to rewrite and rewrite a few times over, that’s okay. 

You want a car that gets the job done? You want a car that's hassle free? You want a car that literally no one will ever compliment you on? Well look no further.

The 1999 Toyota Corolla.

Let's talk about features. Bluetooth: nope Sunroof: nope Fancy wheels: nope Rear view camera: nope...but it's got a transparent rear window and you have a fucking neck that can turn.

Let me tell you a story. One day my Corolla started making a strange sound. I didn't give a shit and ignored it. It went away. The End.

You could take the engine out of this car, drop it off the Golden Gate Bridge, fish it out of the water a thousand years later, put it in the trunk of the car, fill the gas tank up with Nutella, turn the key, and this puppy would fucking start right up.

This car will outlive you, it will outlive your children.

Things this car is old enough to do: Vote: yes Consent to sex: yes Rent a car: it IS a car

This car's got history. It's seen some shit. People have done straight things in this car. People have done gay things in this car. It's not going to judge you like a fucking Volkswagen would.

Interesting facts: This car's exterior color is gray, but it's interior color is grey. In the owner's manual, oil is listed as "optional." When this car was unveiled at the 1998 Detroit Auto Show, it caused all 2,000 attendees to spontaneously yawn. The resulting abrupt change in air pressure inside the building caused a partial collapse of the roof. Four people died. The event is chronicled in the documentary "Bored to Death: The Story of the 1999 Toyota Corolla"

You wanna know more? Great, I had my car fill out a Facebook survey. Favorite food: spaghetti Favorite tv show: Alf Favorite band: tie between Bush and the Gin Blossoms

This car is as practical as a Roth IRA. It's as middle-of-the-road as your grandpa during his last Silver Alert. It's as utilitarian as a member of a church whose scripture is based entirely on water bills.

When I ran the CarFax for this car, I got back a single piece of paper that said, "It's a Corolla. It's fine."

Send one of these from your muse to mine, or send me a  ➥  for their affections toward yours.  Created by @taka-yee​, reposted with their permission!

using the tms from pokémon red, blue, green, and yellow, here are some character development questions! content warning for: violence

mega punch — has your muse ever punched something/someone? did they break anything (ie a wall, a nose) or just hurt their hand?

razor wind — are there any types of weather that your muse is afraid of/dislikes?

swords dance — has your muse ever practiced any kind of swordsmanship? are they any good at it?

whirlwind — what’s one thing that makes your muse really confused?

mega kick — is your muse a good dancer? what kind of dances are they particularly good at or enjoy?

toxic — does your muse have any unhealthy coping mechanisms? what are they? do they know that they’re unhealthy or not?

horn drill — are there any personality traits that would stop your muse from pursuing a relationship with someone?

body slam — is your muse prone to getting into physical fights? what are the usual outcomes of these fights?

take down — is your muse competitive? is this competitive nature specific to one activity (ie sports) or to everything they do?

double-edge — does your muse have any personality traits that are a double-edged sword?

bubble beam — what’s a fond memory your muse has from their childhood?

water gun — does your muse know how to swim? are they good at it?

ice beam — is your muse usually cold to others? if so, what does it take for them to warm up? if not, what could make them turn cold?

blizzard — does your muse enjoy cold or warm weather?

hyper beam — does your muse have any paralyzing fears?

pay day — if your muse had unlimited funds, what’s the first thing that they would buy?

submission — are there situations where your muse is more passive than others (ie talking to strangers, with their boss, etc)?

counter — is your muse capable of coming up with quick comebacks in an argument?

seismic toss — has your muse ever learned something that turned their world upside down?

rage — what’s one thing that makes your muse inconsolably angry?

mega drain — what wears your muse out the most (ie work, socialization, etc)?

solar beam — does your muse have any plants that they care for? do they have a green thumb or are they prone to killing plants?

dragon rage — does your muse believe in any myths?

thunderbolt — are there things that your muse would find shocking (ie a random factoid, that someone liked them, etc)?

thunder — describe your muse’s voice: is it soft, loud, grating, soothing, etc?

earthquake — does your muse know any secrets that could ruin someone’s life?

fissure — does your muse have any relationships that they’d like to fix?

dig — when your muse makes a mistake, are they quick to own up to it or will they ignore that they’ve done any wrong?

psychic — does your muse have any intrusive thoughts? if so, what are they?

teleport — if your muse could go to one place right now, where would it be?

mimic — what are some mannerisms that your muse has picked up from others? do they recognize that this is the case or not?

double team — does your muse act differently when they’re around people vs when they’re around others? is this intentional or subconscious?

reflect — is your muse able to self-reflect? do they use this reflection to improve or not?

bide — is your muse more patient with some things than others?

metronome — what kind of music does your muse listen to? does it change depending on their mood or what they’re doing?

self-destruct — what does your muse look like when they’re angry? do they explode, are they quiet, do they bottle it up, etc?

egg bomb — what kind of foods would your muse never be caught dead eating?

fire blast — is your muse a good cook? what would they consider their “specialty”?

swift — is there something your muse will never miss (ie an ex friend, a place, etc)?

skull bash — what does your muse do to focus?

soft-boiled — does your muse have a soft spot for anything? if so, is there a reason?

dream eater — does your muse have any recurring dreams/nightmares?

sky attack — is there something your muse finds attractive about themselves? does this extend to other people?

rest — how much sleep does your muse get?

thunder wave — does your muse like to take things slowly, or do they tend to rush?

psywave — is there an important memory your muse has that they wouldn’t like to forget?

explosion — has your muse ever been in an accident? were they injured?

rock slide —  does your muse prefer outdoor or indoor activities?

tri attack — does your muse work well in groups, or do they prefer to work alone? does this change depending on who they’re working with?

Ignis

This is a present for @hauntedadagium. It’s a big thank you for all the fun interactions we’ve had over the last few months…. Also I really wanted to draw Ardyn’s head attached to a chicken and this seemed like a good excuse to do so. 

This is a present for @hauntedadagium. It’s a big thank you for all the fun interactions we’ve had over the last few months…. Also I really wanted to draw Ardyn’s head attached to a chicken and this seemed like a good excuse to do so.