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(overthinker appears)

hello. this is jonathan edsel reed. he was born july 7 and his mother was about to name him jack but changed last minute. he hates his middle name.

(disintegrates)

i just realised none of my characters have any last names.

at all.

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I GOT HOUSE OF HADES!!!

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currently being hit with a ton of writers block what the hekatonkheires </3 like vro i wrote a banger chapter ending and now i dont know how to continue with the start of that chapter

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IM A STRAIGHT CISGIRL (except for fictional characters, FINE!) (yes, i am the most common breed of a writer) (im a mom friend)

If You Were a Fictional Character

I've seen a few moots doing this and it looked fun!

* Make this picrew of yourself

* Take this uquiz (How Fandom Would See You If You Were A Fictional Character)

...yeah that seems about right 😅🫠

Not sure who's done this already so tagging the besties @thetumblingmoron @redheadsramblings @woundedsoul12 @the-bear-and-his-sunbird @aurorabiggs @thepalehorsevictoria @kiir-do-faal-rahhe and anyone else who would like to play!

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i never understood the burden of carrying multiple wips until a certain epiphany came to me. again.

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ok WHAT that's such an interesting character @writingwithminotaur 😭

Tagged by @wintersenwritings

My OC in 3 or less

Amelia, also known as No-Face, is a great many things. Reliable, efficient, deadly, and a survivor of Meteor City. Left alone after her parents died, it was up to her to forget her own path in a future so quick to bury anyone else.

(None of the art below is mine, is used to express the aesthetic of both the character and setting.) <3

That is my favorite OC from my Cyberpunk Novel coming out..... I have not a clue

I nominate @shinycr0w @opulenceofopposums & @of-potions-and-blades-official <3 I wish you all luck and thank you for the opportunity @wintersenwritings

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I READ MOA AND RICK... WHY? (I cried in class)

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hehe thank u for tagging me!!! anyway, here's my main character for my novel in three sentences or less! (first time of posting abt my novel so high standards here)

His whole life is trouble, really—not the loud, dramatic kind, but the sort that begins with “I have an idea” and ends in mild fire damage. He’s made of questions, comebacks, and a loyalty so stubborn it borders on heroic stupidity. Underneath it all, he just wants to matter—though he’d rather joke about it than admit that out loud.

I hope that did him justice, i dont think 3 sentences can encompass him lol

@luna-azzurra @writingwithminotaur

Tagged by @wintersenwritings

My OC in 3 or less

Amelia, also known as No-Face, is a great many things. Reliable, efficient, deadly, and a survivor of Meteor City. Left alone after her parents died, it was up to her to forget her own path in a future so quick to bury anyone else.

(None of the art below is mine, is used to express the aesthetic of both the character and setting.) <3

That is my favorite OC from my Cyberpunk Novel coming out..... I have not a clue

I nominate @shinycr0w @opulenceofopposums & @of-potions-and-blades-official <3 I wish you all luck and thank you for the opportunity @wintersenwritings

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being a writer is like having a superpower because like yes i know absolutely everything about that one specific ghost town that was abandoned in the middle of the 18th century and what exactly you can get on the black market and how long a body takes to cool down and the chemical reactions that occur in your body when you're in space without your space suit and when the croissant was invented and everything you'd never want to know about rigor mortis and how much human eyes sell for on the dark web and how to hide a body and exactly how much force it takes to pierce a ribcage.

no i don't know how to spell definately .

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its so crazy that 4 chapters, 26 pages and 10k words came from watching matilda and saying "wow, throwing a kid would be fun to write"

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"imagine saying womp womp in the big 25 💔"

NO. YOU DONT UNDERSTAND. I WAS AN ORIGINAL WOMP WOMP USER!!!

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ultimate character development template

basics

name: meaning of name: nicknames/titles: age: gender: location: birthday: strengths + example where it's shown: weaknesses + example where it's shown: how it affects others:

emotional depth

attachment style + how it manifests in the story: physical fear: emotional/abstract fear: happy memory: sad memory: object of significance: philosophical outlook/belief: what characters are ignorant about themselves: how confident are they: goal: long-term dreams: what they're embarrassed/ashamed to tell others about: regrets: source of pride: source of misery: what they admire above all else: do they believe in fate:

personality

mbti: enneagram: big five: character archetype: star sign: who they pretend to be on the outside: who they actually are/how they feel towards the mask: mental health conditions: how it manifests for them: iq: eq: humour: reputation:

habits

bad habits: mannerisms when stressed: mannerisms when content: mannerisms when scared: mannerisms normally: verbal mannerisms/distinctive speaking style: how do they move across a room: what do they say and what remains unsaid: how they express love: hobbies:

appearance

defining features: eye shape + colour: hair texture + colour: skin texture + tone: vibe: height: build: clothing: any bodily disfigurement (scars, etc.): overall attractiveness: their opinion on their appearance: appeals to:

relationships

who they trust most: what they wish they could do for them: what's holding them back: who they hate most: what they wish they could do to them: what's holding them back: relationship with the protagonist: relationship with the antagonist: siblings: relationship with them: parents/step-parents: relationship with them: previous broken relationships: why did it break: what others expect of them: who believes in them: their mentor character/who they look up to: political/religious/other affiliations: what makes them different from every other character: non-human relationships + why: romantic "type" + why: relationship dynamics:

backstory/background

primary emotion towards their past: primary feelings while in their past: where did they grow up: defining incidents: earliest childhood memory: saddest memory: happiest memory: major accomplishments: their opinion on it: notable people in their backstory: effect on them today: trauma: what have they already lost: financial circumstance:

progression

why are they important (eg. why're they the only one able to do something?): what do they learn about themselves throughout the story: what do they learn about the world: how do they feel towards their newfound knowledge: character arc (positive, negative, neutral): how relationships change because of their actions: what mistakes do they make: what scene is their character highlighted: do they get what they want: why or why not: what happens to them after the story ends:

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girl math is so real because, yes, i DID split chapter 2 into 2 chapters so technically i wrote 6 new pages. it's how it works.

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How it feels to finally have something written on the page (it isn’t coherent and I’ll probably delete it later):

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100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)

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when the urge to write is strong, but the look of your bed and tumblr is even stronger