I once wrote a fairytale where a girl lived on the border between two realms, and everytime she fucked something up, two princes came running down to save her. After about sixteen times, the princes decided to teach her how to fend for herself. Long story short, the princes fell in love with eachother and the girl got a sword. I feel this was some quality writing from 15 yo me.
Write me a story where the two guys in the love triangle give up on the girl and date each other.
My HC is that Jon 'pretentious' Sims learnt some fancy type of dancing in college, like the Viennese waltz or something. When Martin finally musters the courage to ask him 'to go dancing', he shows up at his doorstep in a too nice suit, all hair-slicked-back and shoes-with-heels. Martin, who intended to get drunk enough to lose at least half of his nerves and wore sneakers for the occasion, almost dies on the spot.
Are you aware that you possess a galaxy brain with magnum wisdom?
@roach-works // Melissa Broder, "Problem Area" // Mary Oliver, "The Return" // @annavonsyfert // Koyoharu Gotouge, Demon Slayer // Haruki Murakami, Dance Dance Dance // David Levithan, How They Met and Other Stories // Tennessee Williams, Notebooks
--answer these however you like! some parts have multiple questions, you don't have to answer them all. you can answer for one OC or many, or askers can ask about a specific OC. approach them however you like. you can use these for character development exercises too. just have fun with it!--
#squad: who's friends with who? what are the squad dynamics like?
microscope: zoom in -- describe the little, insignificant details about an OC.
fragrance: what do your OCs smell like?
photo album: describe one of your OCs' favorite memories.
mixtape: 5 songs that describe your OC(s) or songs they themselves would like.
wardrobe: what's your OC(s) style like?
lightning: who's the most impulsive character? and who is their impulse control?
ufo: identity! what are some key identifying qualities or traits of your OC(s)? how to they identify in regards to gender/sexuality?
love note: who likes who? crushes? relationships? are they mutual or unrequited?
poison: vices/bad habits? what are they? how do they affect your OC?
compass: who's the moral compass? in general: what are your OCs' morality like? do they have high morals, or not? are their morals self imposed, or do they base their morals on religion/family/influence of others?
track & field: which (if any) of your OCs are athletic? what sports to they play? which of your OCs would go HARD in P.E.?
parachute: who does your OC(s) trust the most? who makes them feel safe? who would they do absolutely anything for?
conspiracy theory: what are your OC's beliefs? are they skeptics or do they believe easily? who acts on blind faith? who needs to see to believe?
zodiac: what's their sign? does it influence their personality? do they care about astrology?
spellbook: are any of your OC(s) supernatural? if so, what are they/what are their abilities?
contact: how does your OC(s) feel about touch/physical contact? are they affectionate? if so, how do they display affection to others?
interiors: describe your OC(s) bedroom/home/or a place they consider "theirs". what's in it? do certain items have a special significance to your OC?
hobby: what do they love? what captivates them? what are their passions?
psyche: what's their head space like? do they have any mental illnesses? how do they process difficult or emotional situations? what are their coping mechanisms?
chess board: who is the most logical? or the schemer/planner?
shooting star: if your OC(s) could have one wish what would it be?
wild card: talk about any OC! anything you want!
I don’t know either of these cities, but let’s help out a fellow writer!
Heyooo!
If anyone here lives in Bangkok or Budapest, I’ve got short stories set in those cities but have never been to either and would love some outside wisdom! I’ve done lots of research, but assume I’m still making mistakes and want to get them shiny and factually correct before I start trying to publish.
I was unable to consult outside resources while the stories were still being handed in for workshop, but as they are both done their trips through academia, I’d love to make sure I’m getting all the details right.
1. Barefoot
Set in Bangkok
Protagonist is from Bangkok
Logline: A plan to steal a bag goes horribly wrong for two young brothers.
5763 words // 21 double spaced pages
POV: 1st person, present tense
Content warning: Violence/death (somewhat graphic), suicidal ideation (mild)
2. Dramatis Personae
Set in Budapest
Protagonist is a Canadian tourist
If you have travelled to Budapest but not lived there, that would still be helpful
Logline: An actress ends up stranded in a foreign country after she’s dumped and pick-pocketed while backpacking with her boyfriend.
6429 words // 25 double spaced pages
POV: 2nd person, present tense
Content warning: violence (mild), sexual assault (non-graphic, mentioned only briefly, happened before the story), strong language
Message me (or DM me on twitter @shaelinbishop if you prefer) if you have intimate knowledge of one of these cities and are willing to help a gal out! Both stories have been heavily revised and critiqued already, so I am not looking for proofreading, line editing, or content editing–only a fact check on setting. I’ll specifically mark places in the documents where I have questions or details I’m unsure of, but am open to corrections on any aspect. This should only require one read through and no longer than an hour (if that) so please don’t feel like you need to spend a lot of time on this or anything.
Also, please let me know if you have anymore questions about content warnings in the stories. I can block out sections for you if you like.
I would be happy to offer a line edit + critique on a chapter or short story in exchange!
Thank you guys so much!
@ocdevelopmentstuff asked for a moodboard for their soldier Aksel. Hope you like this one! Requests for OC aesthetics are open
A moodboard for ‘Moe‘ by @whatdoyoumeantheresonly3episodes. I hope this fits the character you have in mind! Requests for OC aesthetics are open
This one is for space-explorer Xio, by @morrigans-ink-0124. I hope I got her right!
Requests for OC aesthetics are open.
Hi!! I haven't been here in a while and I'm not sure how long ago you posted that "character appearances" thing, but I wanted you to know that I love all of them (especially Zinc lol) so much, and they all sound so adorable!!
Aaah, thanks so much! It hasn’t been too long, actually, and I would still be happy to read this if it had been months ^^.Zinc would be getting you a bouquet of wildflowers right now.
Local Magicians Accidentally Start Gangwar to Save Society They Hate or Ten Things You Should Not Do with Art
For example:
Local Teens Trapped in Fake Dating Scandal Spend the Day Psychologically Torturing Each Other
On staying home (despite your best intentions)
another day - angus and julia stone / look who’s inside again - bo burnham / reasons not to be an idiot - Frank Turner / all my favorite songs - weezer ft. ajr / nobody really cares if you don’t go to the party - courtney barnett / excursions - keaton henson / the deepest sighs, the frankest shadows - gang of youths / tomorrow - jack and the weatherman / kyoto - Phoebe bridgers
This blog will combine three things I love dearly: writing, talking about writing, and aesthetics. So if you have an amazing OC for which you crave an aesthetic moodboard or Instagram page - tell me all about them, and I will make you one! After all, every writer needs fanart.
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