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@writingintheinklosphere
Hello Chumblr!
My name is Hummi Sepioloid, a bobtail inkling and also an aspiring author! I created this blog to document my writing progress and uplift non inkling voices in the inklosphere writing world!
My favorite genres include fantasy and sci fi and I tend toward cozy and hopeful stories!
Hope to make friends and help out fellow inklosphere writers!
āInklosphereā term credit goes to @punkbooyahbomber2227 ! Sorry for the lack of credit before!
My WIPs are here!
(OOC under the cut!)
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Salmonids Deserve Better: A Zine
As we know by now, Deep Cut's acts of pillaging toward the Spirhalite Islands is unforgivable. Taking from uncontacted salmonid tribes, that are not doing harm to any of us, is a deplorable act. As the splatfest continues, it is important that we hold Deep Cut accountable for their actions.
Digital version under the cut.
Random complaint
Please someone tell me why bookstores at Barnacle and Dime donāt stock many books by Octarian and Salmonid Authors?? Literally most of the books there are by inklings, and maybe like some books by other sea creatures, and like one or two Octarian books that are the most popular ones??? Hello???
Anyways, deep cutās atrocities aside! Long time no writing post- today I want to talk about two main plot structures in Modern Inklophone and Octarian literature!
Note that Salmonese literature is not forgotten here- they have simply forgone structure in the traditional sense in order to create some truly unique texts, and I need to study them more before I can introduce them in an informed way.
Alright, letās begin!
The Three-Act Structure
This is the most simple plot structure in most Inklophone literatures and is most frequently taught by Inklophone creative writing classes. It consists of a setup, to establish the characters and setting; confrontation, to demonstrate how the protagonist tries and fails to solve the problem presented in the first act, and resolution, which consists of a climax and, well, resolution. This structure is often taught because of how easy it is to execute, but it is very conflict-focused. Causing many inklings to go into non Inklophone stories expecting this structure.
Kishotenketsu(Rough Inklish Translation)
The main structure used in most Octarian literature, this structure consists of four acts instead of three. The first act is similar to an introduction, but the second act carries and expands upon the elements pf the introduction. It is only in the third act thst there is a change, a twist, not necessarily a conflict.
Thanks for reading and I hope you learned a bit more today! Neither structure is the ārightā one but itās very interesting if you think about it!
Zine still coming soon, sorry for the delay. Just hoping to find someone who can translate it to Octarian. Please dm me and we can discuss payment
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No writing post today. Shucking hell Deep Cut how hard it is to not do messed up squit like this?
Just caught wind of the fact that Deep Cut is stealing and selling Salmonid Relics.
I shouldn't have to explain how messed up it is to steal an uncontacted tribe's valuable treasures. To sell them to museums no less.
Zine coming soon. Stick with principled community. We aren't powerless- we just need to make Deep Cut back the shell down with our voices.
Iāve been thinkingā¦..Octarians/Former Octarians please chip in about this if youād like, butā¦..is it a more common harmful trope to depict Octarians as soft and overly naive of the surface world, or to depict them as militaristic and still holding a grudge against inklings? Thank you!
Things I want to see more in inklophone literature:(part 1 if people want to see more)
-Interspecies queer relationships that donāt involve inklings
-Octarians and Salmonids and their diaspora who donāt reject their culture
-More nuanced takes on/expys of the Great Turf War
-Non-Inksports based character goals
-Non-Inkadia or Splatsville based fantasy kingdoms
By the way, all of these things probably already exist in non-inklophone literature! Read translated books!
Good cod it sure is difficult to write about a government that isnāt influenced by inksports or Grizzco or the Great Turf Warā¦..but Iāll be damned if I donāt do this the hard way.
Thereās nothing really wrong with fantasy writers who create civilisations that are exactly analogous to inkfish civilisation, to be fair- thereās a market for that stuff. Following existing fantasy conventions isnāt bad either , I love Leviathans and Labyrinths so freaking much and that follows the conventions set by J. R. R. Toadfishā¦.
Itās justā¦.fantasy can be so much more, you know?
good cod what a stressful big run, ugh.
We need to run Grizzco out of business because it's shitty practices are getting way out of hand. People's lives are being ruined.
Please, if you can, quit your Grizzco job. A lot of small businesses like restaurants and clothing shops have been opening up around Splatsville, and I heard there's been quite a few looking for help in the Inkopolis regions. Not only is that an option for employment, Turf War also can reap in some cash. And if jobs are unavailable, the best thing you can do is refuse to work overtime, and don't work above your paycheck.
Grizzco needs workers to keep its profits up. If we work together to provide help for those quitting the job, and convince people to ignore Grizzco, we can cut it out of our lives entirely.
Grizzco has a chokehold on our society. It spreads misinformation and propaganda, takes from the unfortunate so that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, and it's negatively impacting lives. These Big Runs are supposed to take place every 70 years, and are large scale Salmonid migrations that are culturally significant to the Salmonids and their cycle of life. But Grizzco has turned this migration into war, and all Grizzco does is profit off of war.
And if you don't believe that Grizzco is doing anything wrong, you've fallen for the propaganda.
Please, heed the call and quit Grizzco. Find an alternative. Find friends and family who will help you get out. Together we are stronger and together we can take down that giant.
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Alterfish and how to portray them in fiction-a guide
So here's a confession- I am Alterfish (faehearted and fictionkin of Eternal Siren Seacookie from Seacookie Dash Atlantis.). As an autistic and queer inkling, it pains me to see Alterfish ridiculed every day, both indirectly and directly. We can and should do better, especially in such a colorful society. So here's some tips to how to write about Alterfish in fiction and beyond.
1: Take it seriously
This was originally supposed to just say "be respectful" but respect encompasses a variety of things. So i will start with not ridiculing or joking about alterfish in a harmful manner. Even seemingly benevolent jokes can come of as hostile. Treat the subject of alterfish struggles with the same level of seriousness as you would treat any other.
2: Talk to Alterfish!
Another thing that should go without saying. Alterfish are not a monolith and we encompass a variety of folk, with different experiences and kintypes. If there are any more alterfish around, please do pitch in if you wish
3: Have their alterfishness affect the story, no matter the scale
Many people try their best to write Alterfish like any other sea creature- hiding their Alterfishness. I understand this approach- but why write about alterfish at all if it's not going to affect how they live and how they think?
Thank you for hearing me out on this small tip of the iceberg on tips on how to write Alterfish!
BIG RUN SURVIVAL GUIDE (FROM YOUR LOCAL SALMONID RIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCE ACTIVIST)
With another Big Run on the horizon, I've decided to update my protocol for what to do for a Big Run. Most of the information is the same as the old one, only with a few changes (and for easier access I guess).
REMEMBER: The most important thing during a Big Run is protecting your life, not protecting the name of a giant corporation and the propaganda they spread.
1. REMAIN CALM
Panicking over the red sky, heavy air, and stink aren't going to help anybody. Panicking will only lead to other people panicking, and because of panic, will lead to a multitude of negative events that won't help anyone. This includes hires at Grizzco, in which if you're not already working there, getting hired now is a terrible time. (will expand on Grizzco later)
Stay calm and proceed with other safety precautions
2. STAY INSIDE
Now is NOT the time to play Turf War. Especially when it comes to maps in rotation that are near the Big Run site. Invading Salmonids are bound to get lost in the sewers and end up in places their not supposed to be, and unfortunately for them, probably don't know how to keep calm in this situation, leading to issues not only for them, but for those around them.
While stray Salmonid warriors are quite rare, it's best to play it safe and stay inside.
3. LOCK WINDOWS AND DOORS
IT IS BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY!! While still on the topic before, stray Salmonids are rare, but can still happen. It is better for you if you stay inside and make sure to lock your doors so no unwanted intruders get in. This is especially important for if you live closer to the Big Run site!
I would also recommend closing your toilet and checking your sink, or any place that connects to the sewer system. Smallfries are notorious for getting lost, and are likely to get in through your toilet or sink if they try hard enough.
4. HAVE A WEAPON CLOSE BY TO DEFEND YOURSELF JUST IN CASE
In the circumstances an intruder DOES somehow get in, treat them like any other intruder. Kick them out, and if they are looking for a fight, use a weapon if necessary. This can range from a big stick to an E-Liter. In an emergency where you find yourself facing off against multiple intruders, make sure you have places to reset and fight back the intruders. If it gets too overwhelming, don't risk it and retreat to higher ground or another room, locking the door.
DO NOT ATTACK ANY STRAY SALMONIDS UNLESS THEY ATTACK YOU!! Some might be armed, some might not be armed. If they don't attack you, don't attack them. Some might be living in town with you! You WILL NOT attack your neighbors under any other circumstance.
5. DO NOT HELP OUT AT GRIZZCO IF YOU AREN'T WORKING THERE ALREADY
From what I heard, no, you're not gonna get paid well for getting hired during a Big Run. There is so much going on in the building that many new hires are pushed aside, barely paid anything for helping out. But the main reason you shouldn't get hired during a Big Run is because IT IS TOO DANGEROUS!! REMEMBER!! YOUR HIGHEST PRIORITY IS STAYING SAFE!! Putting yourself into danger will have consequences. I've met MANY who got too reckless.
REMEMBER!! BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY!!
AS FOR EMPLOYEES ON THE CLOCK...
DON'T PUSH YOURSELVES. DO NOT FALL FOR THE TRICKS JUST TO GET MORE EGGS. YOUR HERE TO DEFEND YOUR TERRITORY, NOT EXPLOIT.
PROTECT PEOPLE, THAT IS YOUR JOB. YOU ARE NOT HERE TO STEAL EGGS. YOU ARE NOT HERE TO EXPLOIT THE SALMONIDS!! YOU ARE TREATING THEM LIKE THEY TREAT YOU OUT OF BIG RUN!! YOU ARE PROTECTING US FROM INTRUDERS.
YOU ARE HERE TO DEFEND THE CITY.
Stay safe out there, and please remember that you put yourselves and others around you before the name of a big corporation. I honor those who do fight in the front lines, but we do all know that Grizzco likes to get greedy with egg harvesting. Please, stay safe and make good choices
Signing off, Novel
to add on to this:
if you're a Salmonid living in Inkfish territory like I am, and can't get out of the area before the weather kicks in, then:
Find someone you trust to look after you, preferably a non-salmonid
You already know how the magnetic fields and primal urges fuck with your head, attempting to "tough it out" is useless and only gets more stuff broken.
Have them set you up in a secure, dark space, preferably no windows so you can't see the red sky, with a meat-heavy meal and something comforting to focus on. treat this like you're about to trip absolute balls
Stay hunkered. let them take care of you. set aside your pride for a bit
you'd rather tear up a couch instead of your loved ones
stay put
^^ IMPORTANT!!
Had a debate with a friend about this at a hangout so Iām gonna ask everyone this
Is it weird to describe the skin tones of sanitised inkfish as food?
@omega-3-official Sorry this took a while, I wanted to properly set up a Chumblr for this. Anyways, thank you so much for the offer! While Iād like general advice on how to create salmonid characters and salmonid-coded species in spec fic, Iād also like to ask a few specific questions:
- How do you decribe Salmonids/Salmonid coded species in a way that aligns with their culture but doesnāt come off as fetishising?
- As an inkling, how much of Salmonid culture should I retain when creating Salmonid-inspired speculative species? Would it be disrespectful to strip them of their culture of consumption?
- What are Salmonid stereotypes I should watch out for?
- Id also like resources on translated Salmonid literature, if thatās alright!
Other Salmonid and salmonid diaspora please add to this if youād like!
-it is better to use salmonids in the story than to use coded species first of all. it gives salmonids more focus in the story than another species that is being used to represent them. when describing them, describe them like any other character. ink color can become fin color. clothing style can be anything. it is fetishising if there's a lot of focus on a particular trait instead of the whole character, either by characters around them or by themselves. balance story with the characters place as well as their traits like personality and culture. salmonids change a lot based on where they grew up.
-i've learned that our culture varies around different groups. you should research where the salmonid is from and what their culture is there. almost all groups near the splatlands and inkadia believe in being eaten deliciously, but some place more emphasis on certain things than others. don't be general and be specific. it would be respectful to keep the belief intact as many of us salmonids hold it close.
-i don't think I watch enough Inkfish media to have a grasp on stereotypes, im getting a lot from my comrades. but focusing on one detail might be apart of stereotypes, and exaggerating that detail. a common stereotype, our dj says, is showing salmonids never speaking the main language in the story and being treated as obstacles instead of characters. if they are supposed to be a character, another stereotype is them constantly fighting with the other characters 'for honor', and putting all that emphasis on 'for honor'. yes, we fight for honor, but if that's the whole character, it should be a stereotype.
-there are a few sites on the web that archive writings that are in salmonese, or there are authors that work with translators to sell books in other languages. you might have to dig.
i don't know if this is enough, but I did the best I can do. good luck. the firstborn child of alkyne, the hidden blade of yakiharas wants me to say 'talk to more salmonids than us. we're dysfunctional'. I think he's right
Thank you so much omega 3! This was very insightful! Theres many things I havenāt considered before, such as focusing on a certain feature, looking up salmonid groups instead of generalising, and using salmonids directly instead of coded species.
Iāll be posting my findings in terms of salmonese literature and their translations soon!
Saw a post on Chumblr that said that they donāt care about Salmonids and just see them as obstaclesā¦ā¦
This is why we need proper salmonid and salmonid-coded rep in our literature, our media. Because of jerks like this. Salmonids are intelligent, sapient beings with their own culture. And they deserve to be respected, no matter what.
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Guys, āsplattedā isnt a bad word to use. Itās basically invisible (in inklophone literature anyway). You donāt have to say āsquirtedā or ābespatteredā all the time. If you really need to emphasise the moment you can say something like:
āThe purple ink hit my back, invading my body and reducing me to a spirit at the respawn pointā
But if that moments in the background just use āsplattedā please itāll save you a lot of time
MY WIPs
Alright, I've put this off for long enough. Here are my works in progress (at least my novel-length ones). I'll mainly be documenting about them here, until i finish a project and start a new one.
The Ephemeral Reef
This is a sapphic cozy fantasy about Cadence the nudibranch and Reverie the sea anemone running a shop/archive where they create and deliver dreams to fellow sea creatures and figure out their feelings in the process, especially when external forces threaten their ability to create dreams at all! This novel is inspired by lots of translated cozy fiction from various cultures! It's soft, gentle and a little weird at times. I've finished draft 1 of it!
Our Shimmering Bonds
This is a much bigger project than The Ephemeral Reef, and it's a fantasy project about a mouseling and rabbitling pair of friends who have a crush on each other- until the rabbitling is kidnapped by the Diatomites- strange beings from another dimension! Now the mouseling has to work with the Scintillanites- the diatomites' sworn enemy, to get her friend back!!1 I'm still working on planning and plotting this one out!
So yeah, here are my wips- thank you for reading! I hope I'll be able to finish within maybe the next year or so!
