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OH! S/HE LOVES ME (NOT) - 160214 - PROMPT 9

Flushed cheeks, melting hearts, the sickeningly sweet smell of chocolate in the air, and the oh so obvious sight of pinks and reds being worn more than usual; Valentine’s Day is here! The day to celebrate being with your loved one, to celebrate romance, for the girl to confess to who she hopes will be her significant other with sweet chocolates. What a wonderful day, right? Well, maybe not to other people. Your muse, to be specific. Are they more bitter or sweet when it comes to this romantic month. Do they even want an ounce of romance touching them? Or do they find this holiday to be totally revolting? Or better yet,  rather than have someone they want to be with, is there someone they want to part ways with? With this, we bring you February’s Verbaldose! Remember that these prompts do not have a word count and are not required but are highly recommended. It is up to you to do these. To write, to improve, and to develop your muse. These prompts are the stepping stones in all of our literary journeys. Be resolute, be valiant, be fearless. And, as always, happy writing! NOTE: THIS IS A SINGLE DOSE PROMPT (meaning there is only one, but it’s a big one)

QUESTIONS

Be honest here, what does your muse like most about February 14th: the obvious signs of affection all around or the abundance of sweets?

Is your muse typically single or typically taken when this holiday rolls around? They can be in-between too...we don’t judge! 

Describe your muses views on romance. Feelings, affection, etc etc; would they consider themselves to be the “romantic type”? 

Following the question above, how does your muse show affection? Physically? Verbally? Subtly? Or in no ways whatsoever? 

FOR THE FEMALE (AND POSSIBLY MALE) MUSES: is there anyone your muse is planning on giving chocolate to?  FOR THE MALE MUSES: is there anyone your muse hopes to receive chocolate from? 

What is the most ridiculous or the sweetest event your muse has either done or witnessed on Valentine’s Day?

DRABBLE PROMPT

ATTENTION! Although we allow our members to write in any form they wish to for these prompts, we do have certain instructions this time around. We would prefer these prompts to be written in the first-person point of view. Meaning, “I” will be used as your muse will refer to his or herself (ex. ‘I gave him a chocolate’ or ‘She looked at me like I was insane’). Please specify when these prompts are written (from your muse’ childhood, present day, etc).  PROMPT 1: Your muse confessing to someone. PROMPT 2: Your muse rejecting/breaking up with someone.

WRITING TIP

Your reader will only know as much as you tell them, so do not leave out what you want them to know. You can imply as many things as you want to but sometimes, too many hints and context clues can make your writing too vague and hard to follow. 

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Hello Verbaldose Members! It’s your admins here with a couple of updates to share regarding prompts, welcomes, members, rules, etc etc etc. So without further ado, let’s get started! 

Our return has been slow for the most part but nonetheless, we’re improving on getting this collective to run as smoothly as possible. To commemorate our return, we have made new ads for new and existing members. You do not have to reblog the welcome ads (albeit that would be appreciated), please welcome the members you see; send in a meme, starter, and/or inquiry about a plot! Also, if you have yet to receive a message from us regarding the new ads, let us know! We don’t want to leave anyone out.

The guidelines have changed slightly. Instead of having two spots for a face claim, we will now host three spots: gen/semi-au, au, and oc. 

As of FEBRUARY 2016, our bi-monthly prompts will change! The first prompt will be just questions (6 in total) while the second prompt will be just drabble prompts (2 in total). 

The new admin team is complete! If you need to reach any of us and want to try for a faster response, please contact: Irene, Hani, or Namjoon.

And finally, a VERBALDOSE has been administered! You do not have to complete all of it, only what you can or so wish to. 

REALITY VS EXPECTATION - 160121 - PROMPT 8

It’s been weeks into 2016, has anything big or intriguing happen to your muses? Or have their lives been the same as they were in 2015? Big changes? Nothing at all? Despite all of that, the New Year’s celebrations are over and everyone of us needs to go back and face reality -- whether it be an exciting one or a dreadful one. Speaking of reality, we welcome you with January’s 2nd Verbaldose! Remember that these prompts do not have a word count and are not required but are highly recommended. It is up to you to do these. To write, to improve, and to develop your muse. These prompts are the stepping stones in all of our literary journeys. Be resolute, be valiant, be fearless. And, as always, happy writing!

QUESTIONS

Describe how your muse’s new year actually begun.

Is your muses disappointed with how the year is actually going? Is everything going their way or not?

Have they learned or realized anything now that they’re close to a month into the new year?

DRABBLE PROMPT

The reality of your muse’s New Year 

WRITING TIP 

Try to avoid repetition (i.e. “He went out; he thought of this; he said this”). In most cases, this can making your writing sound boring and dull. Try to start sentences differently but still maintain the flow of your work. If you aren’t sure how to do this without your writing sounding awkward, try starting each paragraph with a different sentence than the last paragraph.

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Kim Jongin (Kai) [ X ]

Park Sojin [ X ]

Kim Jonghyun [ X ]

TO BE WELCOMED

Min Yoongi (Suga)

Choi Jonghyun (Changjo)

Kim Jongin (Kai) [ X ]

Park Sojin [ X ]

TO BE WELCOMED

Min Yoongi (Suga)

Choi Jonghyun (Changjo)

REALITY VS EXPECTATION - 160104 - PROMPT 7

HAPPY NEW YEAR VERBALDOSE MEMBERS! Congratulations on making it to 2016! Did your muse welcome 2016 well? How did your muse part with 2015? With a crazy party at a club? With friends and family? Or—in some cases— alone, home, and lonely as ever? Let’s be honest here, New Year’s Eve, as glorious and sparkly as it is painted out to be, can be extremely disappointing. Did your muse view January 1st with high hopes or did they come to realize that it was just like any other day? Or better yet: is your muse even ready to take on the New Year? With this, we present to you, January’s Verbaldose! Remember that these prompts do not have a word count and are not required but are highly recommended. It is up to you to do these. To write, to improve, and to develop your muse. These prompts are the stepping stones in all of our literary journeys. Be resolute, be valiant, be fearless. And, as always, happy writing!

QUESTIONS

If your muse was asked, how would he or she say their New Year’s Eve was? 

What is the biggest goal your muse has set for 2016? Are there any developments that you, the typist, have planned for your muse?

What relationships has your muse gained and lost going in to the new year? How has it — or will it — affect him/her?

DRABBLE PROMPT

Your muse’s ideal New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day

WRITING TIP

FUN FACT: before VERBALDOSE became the decided name for this collective, the previous admins almost settled on calling it LETSFUCKINGWRITE. We wanted to bring together fearless writers; those who didn’t stick to whatever seemed “trendy” or “mainstream”. Despite how many tips we give you, we want you to write whatever and however you want to write. There are no rules for you to stick to (other than grammar and punctuation) so don’t place any on yourself. Writing is fun and good when it is done freely.

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REFLECTION - 151212 - PROMPT 6

Snug coats, merry moods, snow falling all around; these are the telltale signs of the annual holiday season! From the hustle and bustle of frantic Christmas shopping to the eager planning of New Year’s resolutions, this is the turning point at which everyone shares a hopeful look towards 2016. But before looking forward, we must— and do — reflect on the year we have accomplished. Where was your muse when the year began? Did they even think they would see the light of the New Year shining upon them? Was this a make or break year for them or did they feel the last 300+ days were a waste? With this, we present to you, December’s Verbaldose! Remember that these prompts do not have a word count and are not required but are highly recommended. It is up to you to do these. To write, to improve, and to develop your muse. These prompts are the stepping stones in all of our literary journeys. Be resolute, be valiant, be fearless. And, as always, happy writing!

QUESTIONS

Is your muse a fan of the holiday season? Do they hold good or bad memories around this time of year?

Does your muse believe in “New Year’s Resolutions”? Do they write and complete them or believe them to be ridiculous shortcomings? Did your muse uphold any of the resolutions they made at the start of the year?

Is there an unforgettable moment of 2015 for your muse? What does it mean to your muse and how has it helped developed them? 

DRABBLE PROMPT

Your muse on December 31st, 2015: New Year’s Eve.

WRITING TIP

You cannot force yourself to write amazing pieces on a whim, so don’t. You won’t love every piece you write or be able to whip out a grand para every time you come online to write. Inspiration comes naturally, and in most cases, when you least expect it. So when you find yourself drawing blanks and erasing everything you have written: step away from the computer, take a break, and have a little you time. The motivation and inspiration will come organically, and when it does, that is when you will create something brilliant.

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