Ask Games for Writers

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Water: How did you start writing?

Earth: What do you think is the foundation of your WIP?

Fire: What’s a scene that you are dying to write?

Air: What’s the easiest part of writing for you?

Shadows: What’s the darkest theme you’ve ever written about?

Lightning: What’s the most shocking plot twist you’ve ever come up with?

Rain: Have you ever made yourself cry with your own writing?  If so, what was it?

Grass: What’s the biggest change you’ve made in your WIP since you started it?

Ice: What do you always get stuck on when writing?

Sand: What’s the softest scene you’ve ever written?

Rock: How do you deal with writer’s block?

Clouds: How clearly do you picture a scene before you start writing it down?

Metal: What’s the hardest part of writing for you?

Space: Where’s your favorite place to write?

Spirit: What’s the best compliment you’ve ever received on your writing?

Psionics: How do you get into the heads of your characters?

Summer: How do you know when you need a break from writing?

Winter: Have you ever written a story based on a holiday?  If yes, which holiday was it for and what was it like?

Spring: Have you ever scrapped (a huge chunk of) a story to start over?  Why did the change come about?

A bit of a specific one, but I couldn’t get this idea out of my mind…I like when oc questions are very prying. I tried to make them more serious as it goes along. Send in a number (or multiple) and and oc and I’ll answer!

Does your oc have any secrets? Whats their biggest one?

Does your oc have any embarrassing memories?

Is there any weird habits your oc has?

Are there any secrets your oc has shared with other characters? If so, who, and what secrets?

How good is your oc at keeping secrets?

How does your oc react to being told someone else’s secret? Do they lock it up tight, or spread it around?

How honest is your oc’s personality? Do they act how they feel, or do they tend to put up a front?

What’s something that your oc is insecure about? Something that someone could say to them that would really get under their skin?

How much shame does your oc feel about themself or their past? Do they brush stuff off and feel carefree, or stay up at night recounting mistakes?

Is there anything your oc wants or likes that they have to keep secret, like a guilty pleasure? Anything that would get them ostracized, attacked, or just insulted for saying it out loud?

If your oc could go back in time and change one moment from their life, would they, and what moment would they change?

If your oc had one day of their life where they were being monitored for a full 24 hours, and they knew this, what would they change about their routine?

If your oc had one where they could do anything without being caught, what would they do?

Has your oc ever done anything illegal or immoral?

How far would your oc go to keep their secrets secret? How low would they stoop?

1. OC questions:

London: which of your OCs is the most indepenent?

Sydney: OC with the most messed up sleep schedule?

Paris: OC with the best fashion sense?

Buenos Aires: which of your OCs would you go in a road trip with?

Venice: which OC is most likely to pull off a heist and succeed?

San Francisco: who of your OCs is the mom friend of the group?

Tokio: has any of your OCs a phobia? which one?

Viena: OC with the most sweet tooth?

Helsinki: does your OC prefer the stars or the moon?

2. Worldbuilding questions:

Madrid: what are the most important festivities in your world?

Delhi: what is the most important monument in your OCs city?

Lima: what are the typical meals in your world?

Athenas: what are the deities/religions in your world.

New York: what it's your country economy based on?

Berlin: is there any well know art form/ artist in your world/country?

Taipei: which is the most futuristic city?

Casablanca: which is the most traditional city?

Zagreb: where does you royalty live (if there is)?

3. Writing questions:

Budapest: do you prefer making moodboards or playlists?

Sao Paulo: would you like to work as a writer or is it a hobby?

Düsseldorf: why did you decide to start writing?

Kabul: do you have a writing routine? which one?

Medellín: laptop or paper/notebook?

Dublin: favorite genre to write?

Hanoi: writing during daytime or nighttime?

Busan: favorite authors? (can be other writeblrs or famous writers)

Hey, have a wip with magic in it? Want some questions for developing that worldbuilding of yours? Reblog to have people send you some of the numbers below!

Are there any recreational uses of magic? In games, hobbies, or otherwise? Or is it too important/difficult/dangerous for that?

How does magic affect the wildlife? If it’s only available to a limited species, how do these species use the magic to interact with wildlife? Hunting, animal keeping, gardening?

What careers require magic use? How so, and how are those in these careers treated by society?

What negative effects does magic have on the user? On their appearance, behaviour, or physical or mental condition?

What is the “source” of magic? Is it inside people, or does it come from some external source? Is it everywhere, or only concentrated in certain spots?

Are there certain people with stronger magic/more access to magic than others? How rare are these people? How are they treated by society?

How well understood is magic by people? What is education like for the topic of magic?

Are there certain identifiers for magic users? Appearance or behaviour-linked?

Are there any tools that help with magic use? Physical objects, or words to say, or tricks to concentrate better?

Are there categories of magic? Can a single person use more than one of these categories, or can one person only use one? Are some people naturally better at certain categories than others?

Is the majority of the world aware of the existence of magic? If so, what is the general populace’s opinion of it? If not, how is it kept secret? Or is it not intentionally hidden?

What are some things that even magic can’t do? What are some things that you couldn’t do without magic?

When magic is being used, is there any obvious indication? Does something about the magic user’s appearance change, or is there a sound or appearance or smell, etc. of the magic itself?

What symbols are linked to magic? How is magic often depicted in illustrations? Are there different words for magic/types of magic?

Minestrone Soup: Which of your characters is the most nurturing?

Beer Cheese Soup: A scene from your wip that made you laugh

Chicken Noodle Soup: Your favorite hurt/comfort scene

Sopa De Letras: Tell us about a character's family

Italian Wedding Soup: Your favorite pairing among your characters

Tomato Soup: A scene that went different from planned

Tortilla Soup: What do you love most about writing?

Clam Chowder: A scene that has special meaning to you

French Onion Soup: Who is your favorite author(s)?

Gazpacho: Describe the scene that changes everything

Broccoli Cheddar Soup: What was your inspiration for this wip

Tortellini Soup: What is your worst plothole right now

Beef & Barley Soup: A scene that won't make the final cut

Corn Chowder: Were any characters created/erased from the wip?

Butternut Squash Soup: Describe the setting of your wip

Kimchi Soup: Do you write best in first, second, or third POV?

Pho: Describe your ideal writing set up

African Peanut Soup: A morally gray decision your character makes

Kubbeh Soup: What motivates you to keep writing?

Split Pea Soup: The scene you found hardest to write

Egg Drop Soup: Do you have any author/writeblr recommendations?

Bouillabaisse: Which character was hardest to name?

Mulligatawny Soup: How many books are in your wip series?

Borscht: A future scene you dread writing (but can't get rid of)

Knoephla Soup: What is your average chapter wordcount?

Bread Soup: A character that developed into way more than intended

Bean and Ham Soup: How long have you been writing this wip

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1. what’s your longest wip right now? 

2. what’s your shortest wip right now? 

3. what’s a wip that you’ve procrastinated on the longest? why?

4. what’s a wip that’s fairly easy for you to get back into writing? why? 

5.  do you listen to music while writing or no? if yes, what’s your favorite kind of music to listen to? 

6. write 3 sentences of any wip you’d like, post it in the answer. 

7. do you outline before writing? if so, what’s your outlining process like?

8. describe your current wip in a sentence. 

9. what are you struggling with the most in finishing your current wip(s)? 

10. how many wips do you actually have right now? 

11. are there some wips that you just don’t think you’ll ever finish? 

12. what’s a wip that you’re determined to finish? 

13. what’s a wip that you’re determined to actually post within this month/the next few months?

14. what’s your favorite thing about writing? 

15. what’s your least favorite thing about writing? 

16. do you count brainstorming/daydreaming/outlining as a part of the writing process? why or why not? 

17. what do you do to motivate yourself to write? 

18. do you have people encouraging you to write? 

19. do you have a point person when you’re trying to bounce off ideas/voice your issues with your wip? 

20. how do you usually come up with story ideas? 

21. have you ever been burned out from writing? 

22. when do you know you’re really in a writing frenzy?

23. what’s something that you think all writers should know? 

24. do you have a writer you look up to in terms of writing routines/style? 

25. is there a wip you’ve re-written? 

Who wins best supporting/side character?

Whiniest bitch?

Dealing With Trauma Unhealthily Award

Lost a Parent The Youngest

OC Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive

Who wins Best Fight Sequence?

Who wins Outstanding Plot Fucker Upper?

Best Monologue?

Most Tragic On Screen/Offscreen Death?

Best Kiss?

Most Sympathetic Villain?

Best Costume Design

Best Playlist?

give short descriptions of all your current WIPs.

give short descriptions of all the main characters for [WIP].

what makes you love writing?

what does it take for you to be proud of something you’ve written?

what do you think is the most important part of writing?

are your projects driven more by character or plot?

what books have shaped the way you think about writing the most? why?

which of your own projects have shaped your writing the most? in what way?

what are you best and worst at when writing?

which patterns keep popping up in your projects/characters?

give three songs or images that fit [WIP].

give three songs or images that fit [character].

describe your writing style.

what is your speed when writing?

what do drafting and revision look like for you?

to what extent do you research for your writing?

how do you determine what mood each project has?

how do what you look for in your own writing vs someone else’s coincide? how does your writing influence your reading?

do you plan out your projects? if yes, to what level? how well do you stick to your plans?

where do you begin a WIP? ex: a mood, a scene, a certain character dynamic, etc. does this differ per project?

what are the most important facets of creating a character, to you?

how much of your own self/experiences do you believe pours into your projects? if this differs per project, which projects have the most and least of you?

Hey, have a wip with magic in it? Want some questions for developing that worldbuilding of yours? Reblog to have people send you some of the numbers below!

Are there any recreational uses of magic? In games, hobbies, or otherwise? Or is it too important/difficult/dangerous for that?

How does magic affect the wildlife? If it’s only available to a limited species, how do these species use the magic to interact with wildlife? Hunting, animal keeping, gardening?

What careers require magic use? How so, and how are those in these careers treated by society?

What negative effects does magic have on the user? On their appearance, behaviour, or physical or mental condition?

What is the “source” of magic? Is it inside people, or does it come from some external source? Is it everywhere, or only concentrated in certain spots?

Are there certain people with stronger magic/more access to magic than others? How rare are these people? How are they treated by society?

How well understood is magic by people? What is education like for the topic of magic?

Are there certain identifiers for magic users? Appearance or behaviour-linked?

Are there any tools that help with magic use? Physical objects, or words to say, or tricks to concentrate better?

Are there categories of magic? Can a single person use more than one of these categories, or can one person only use one? Are some people naturally better at certain categories than others?

Is the majority of the world aware of the existence of magic? If so, what is the general populace’s opinion of it? If not, how is it kept secret? Or is it not intentionally hidden?

What are some things that even magic can’t do? What are some things that you couldn’t do without magic?

When magic is being used, is there any obvious indication? Does something about the magic user’s appearance change, or is there a sound or appearance or smell, etc. of the magic itself?

What symbols are linked to magic? How is magic often depicted in illustrations? Are there different words for magic/types of magic?

Send me an ask with the number(s) you’d like me to answer!

The Basics 1.     Do you listen to music when you write? 2.     Are you a pantser or plotter? 3.     Computer or pen and paper? 4.     Have you ever been published, or do you want to be published? 5.     How much writing do you get done on an average day? 6.     Single or multiple POV? 7.     Standalone or series? 8.     Oldest WIP 9.     Current WIP 10.  Do you set yourself deadlines?

The Specifics 11.  Books and/or authors who influenced you the most 12.  Describe your perfect writing space 13.  Describe your writing process from idea to polished 14.  How do you deal with self-doubts? 15.  How do you deal with writer’s block? 16.  How many drafts do you need until you’re satisfied with a project? 17.  What writing habits or rituals do you have? 18.  If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be, and what would you write about? 19.  How do you keep yourself motivated? 20.  How many WIPs and story ideas do you have?

The Favourites 21.  Who is/are your favourite character(s) to write? 22.  Who is/are your favourite pairing(s) to write? 23.  Favourite author 24.  Favourite genre to write and read 25.  Favourite part of writing 26.  Favourite writing program 27.  Favourite line/scene 28.  Favourite side character 29.  Favourite villain 30.  Favourite idea you haven’t started on yet

The Dark 31.  Least favourite part of writing 32.  Most difficult character to write 33.  Have you ever killed a main character? 34.  What was the hardest scene you ever had to write? 35.  What scene/story are you least looking forward to writing?

The Fun 36.  Last sentence you wrote 37.  First sentence or your current WIP 38.  Weirdest story idea you’ve ever had 39.  Weirdest character concept you’ve ever had 40.  Share some backstory for one of your characters

I see you reblogging the cat posts. I know you like cats.

So here you go, a cat-themed ask game for your day:

Calico: tell me about what last inspired you to write!

Tuxedo: if you could pick one OC to attend the theater with, who would it be?

Sphinx: choose your fighter: an embossed, leather-bound journal, a Lisa Frank spiral notebook, or one infinite scroll of parchment

Void Cat: if you could pick one OC to cuddle with, who would it be?

White Cat: do you have a favorite writing snack or drink?

Maine Coon: where do you feel most comfortable writing?

Ragdoll: choose your fighter: a classic quill & inkwell, a pencil made of sugar, or invisible ink

Scottish Fold: tell me about a soft trope that makes you melt

Bengal: tell me about a trope that makes you go feral

(Nicked from iambickilometer):

drop one of these bad boys in my askbox and i will post, without editing

FIRST — the first two sentences of my current project

LAST — the most recently written two sentences of my current project

NEXT — the next line. meaning i will finish the sentence I’m on and write a new one, which you’ll get.

[insert prompt here] — you post a prompt, and i’ll write three sentences based on that prompt, set in the same time/setting as my current project

THE END — i’ll make up an ending, or post the ending if i’ve written it

BEFORE THE BEGINNING — three sentences (or more) about something that happened before the plot of my current project

Your OCs picked out a horror movie for movie night! Which OC:

Is spooked but is still having a good time?

Pretends to be brave but is actually terrified?

Spills popcorn everywhere during a jumpscare?

Laughs gleefully during the scary scenes?

Is at least a little suspicious of the person laughing during the scary scenes?

Hides or refuses to watch the movie, but still shows up at movie night to hang out with their friends?

Pretends to be scared so their crush will put their arm around them and comfort them?

Spends the entire movie talking about film trivia or special effects?

Tries to spook the others by making a noise during a tense scene?

Is covering their face for most of the movie but is sneaking peaks every once in a while?

Brutally roasts the characters’ decisions and their archetypes?

Is the best at predicting the plot based on just the box art?