#Writer block

[moninils]

This is a picture for those who think being a writer is easy: WE FEELING STRESSED ALL THE TIME!!!!!

[escespace]

To whoever first wrote that Merlin is only clumsy because he has to make a conscious effort and always invest a lot of energy to not allowing his magic to be instinctive : Thank you! That concept always lives in my mind for free

[7975348473]

Holy moly dude.

The feeling you feel when you finally break free of a writers block. When you finally finish that paragraph that you had no idea how to complete. When you finally find a way to fix that story that always felt incomplete. That amazing feeling that makes you feel like ur on top of the world and untouchable.

I live for it.

[luna-azzurra]

5 Ways to Actually Get Writing Done Without Selling Your Soul (or Crying into Your Keyboard… Again)

» Set Specific Goals

Sitting down with the vague idea of “I’m gonna write something” is a trap. It’s like walking into a grocery store without a list—you’ll leave with five snacks, zero dinner, and a sense of moral failure. Set a goal. A real one. Like...

“I’m going to write 500 words.”

“I’m going to finally fix that scene where my MC argues like a confused raccoon.”

“I will name the horse in chapter 3 and stop calling it ‘Equine Placeholder.’”

Specific = focus. And when your brain knows the mission, it’s much less likely to yeet you into Instagram for 45 minutes.

» Make Your Writing Cave Cozy (But Not Too Cozy, You’re Still Supposed to Be Working)

You don’t need a Pinterest-worthy office to write, you just need a space where your brain doesn’t go, “Ah yes, this is where we rot.” That means:

Get rid of the chaos pile on your desk.

Turn off your phone notifications (no, you do not need to reply to that meme right now).

Put on music if it helps—lo-fi beats, rain sounds, dungeon ambiance, whatever makes your creative brain purr.

And listen, if your writing setup is literally “half my bed, one sad candle, and a playlist titled ‘angst in the moonlight’”—same. Make it work.

» Trick Yourself Into a Routine (Because Discipline is a Scam and We're Just Goblins With Deadlines)

Look, “routine” sounds boring and adult, but hear me out: it doesn’t have to be rigid. You don’t need to write at 5am with green juice in hand like a productivity cultist. You just need consistency.

Write after you brush your teeth.

Write before bed with your laptop balancing on your stomach like a raccoon with a diary.

Write for ten minutes during lunch, just to prove to yourself you’re still a writer.

The goal is to make writing so normal, your brain goes, “Oh, this again. I guess we’re doing this.” Momentum is magic.

» Use Productivity Hacks (Or: Outsmart Your Own Gremlin Brain)

Your brain? It’s crafty. It will try to distract you with snacks, existential dread, and seventeen Wikipedia tabs. So: outwit it.

Try the Pomodoro Technique:

25 minutes of writing.

5 minutes of pretending to stretch but actually scrolling.

Repeat until your story is slightly less of a hot mess.

Or time block. Or sprint with a friend. Or lie to yourself and say you’ll just write for five minutes—then trick yourself into staying because now you’re in the zone and your villain is being so deliciously cruel.

Whatever works. Bribe your brain. No shame here.

» Stop Editing Mid-Damn-Sentence

Nothing kills momentum faster than rewriting the same paragraph eleven times before moving on. This is your permission slip to write badly. Like, aggressively mediocre. Like, "this dialogue sounds like a soap opera performed by raccoons" badly. Because you can’t fix what you didn’t write. First drafts are for getting the clay on the table. You’ll sculpt it later. Probably while crying and muttering “why did I make this character so emotionally repressed.”

[drewswife]

assitant!reader comforting actress!drew before show

(thanks for the request hope u like it!)

He heads backstage, where the chaos of the fashion show is in full swing. Models rush back and forth, makeup artists touch up their faces, and designers fuss over last-minute details. He finds his way to the changing area, where a young assistant hands him his outfit for the show.

As he dresses, he can't help but feel a mix of excitement and nervousness. He's done countless fashion shows, but there's always that thrill of taking the stage, of knowing that people are there to see him. He takes a moment to compose himself, taking slow, deep breaths, and repeating his mantra in his head. 'Fake it 'till you make it'.

Suddenly, the call for the models to start lining up rings out, and the backstage area becomes a buzz of activity. He takes a deep breath, anxiety bubbling in his stomach, his eyes searches for you his assistant he just need some comforting. He looks around around one more time finally meeting your eye

Your eyes lock with his, and you see the flicker of vulnerability beneath the practiced poise. He gives you a small, almost imperceptible nod, a silent plea for reassurance. You quickly weave through the throng of people, a calming presence amidst the whirlwind.

"Drew," you say softly, reaching him just as he's about to be swept away by a makeup artist with a powder brush. "You look incredible."

He offers a weak smile, the tension still evident in his shoulders. "Thanks," he murmurs, his eyes darting around the room.

You gently take his hand, the cool touch of your fingers a grounding anchor in the chaos. "Remember what we talked about? You've got this. Just breathe."

You see the tension ease slightly as he focuses on you. "It's just…all these people," he whispers, his voice barely audible above the din. "And the lights… and the pressure…"

"It's okay to be nervous," you reassure him, squeezing his hand. "But you're Drew. You're talented, you're charismatic, and those lights? They're going to make you shine."

You pull a small bottle of lavender oil from your pocket, a trick you’d learned to calm his nerves. "Here," you say, dabbing a bit onto his wrist. "Take a deep breath and smell this. It'll help."

He inhales deeply, the calming scent momentarily filling the space between you. "Thanks," he says, a genuine smile finally breaking through. "I don't know what I'd do without you."

"You'd be amazing," you reply, "but you'd definitely be a lot more stressed." You give his hand one last reassuring squeeze. "Now go out there and show them what you're made of."

The makeup artist gives him a final touch-up, and the stage manager calls his name. He takes one last deep breath, meeting your eyes with a newfound confidence. "For you," he mouths silently, before turning and stepping into the blinding lights.

dividers by @bernardsbendystraws

tags, @drewsstars @spencerreid66 @nemesyaaa

[nemesyaaa]

here's a list of obx au's that i think of often and that I hope can help with writer's block bc i will never write them :)))

rafe cameron : lawyer!rafe, sadistict!gladiator!rafe, joker!rafe, momma’s boy!rafe, grim reaper!rafe, blade runner!rafe, sniper!mask!rafe, blue beard!rafe, older!creepy!taxi driver!rafe, purge!leader!rafe,...

jj maybanks : graffiti artist!jj, stuntman!jj, urbex!youtuber!jj, pervy!video club x!coworker!jj, bad!teacher!jj, theatre!student!jj, pickpocket!jj, butler!jj, con artist!jj, depressed!rich!drug addict!jj, creepy! obssessed!fan!jj...

pope heyward : scientist!pope, zookeeper!pope, video game!store!manager!pope, doctor!pope, dark!plastic surgeon!pope, strict!class president!pope, marine scientist!pope, nerdy!detective!pope, mathlete!pope, aerospace!engineer!pope, geek!hacker!pope, pervy!computer scientist!pope, cult!scientist!leader!pope…

john b : pool!lifeguard!john b, music store!manager!john b, firefighter!john b, old!guitarist!john b, gravedigger!john b, dog sitter!john b, sadistic!dom!john b, drug sitter!john b, con artist!john b, animal rescue!john b, banker!john b....

reader: muse!reader, dentist!reader, circus performer!reader, academic!weapon!reader, goofy!loser!reader, art!student!reader, brothel!reader, fashion designer!reader, nurse!reader, pet store!reader, famous podcast!reader, fortune!teller!reader, swan!reader, veterinarian!reader, vigilante!reader, wedding!planner!reader, stand up comic!reader, sailor!reader, cosplayer!reader, sex shop worker!reader, hairstylist!reader, pin up galore!reader, activist!reader….

fantasy female!reader :succubus!reader, wish!granting!genie!reader, tiny!fairy!princess!reader, whimsigoth!witch!reader, egyptian!goddess!reader, cursed!angel!reader…

done ! you can use freely, i don't care about credits but i would like to read and support your work, so tag me anywhere, or tell me<3333 hope it helps 😁

[verynichewritingadvice]

how to write from the perspective of a hivemind

Writing a hivemind is the same as writing literally any other character, except you have a few different questions to consider.

What is the attitude of your hivemind towards it's individual bodies?

How autonomous are the entities your hive mind is composed of?

Is it's cousiness singular, with the bodies acting as it's "limbs" or is it a "governing" cousiness that controls those underneath it, like a computer program's trainer algorithm?

How does it function?

Is there a "hierarchy" among the hive like bees/ants?

And, of course, general character questions

What is your hivemind?

What is your hivemind's goals?

What is it's unifying personality?

Please shoot me an ask if you want more niche writing advice! 

[phemelovesme]

When the character has changed so much since the first draft you have to make them a whole new playlist

[beingshehzil]

I don’t know who needs to hear this but you were born to tell stories and

YOUR STORY ISN’T GOING TO WRITE ITSELF!!!!

Better start writing sweetpea!

[halimamis]

Relatable writing scenarios

Some days I write 5,000 words in one sitting, and other days I stare at the god-damn computer like, 'What’s a verb again?'

[moninils]

I always giggle when I think about it...

Am I psycho?

[escespace]

Leon: My king, I didn't think you would participate in today's tournament.

Arthur: I changed my mind

Leon: Didn't you say that you was to remain in the balcony to accompany the visiting Lords?

Arthur: It's a matter of honor!

Gwaine:...

Gwaine: Merlin said Lance would win

Leon: Aaaahhhhh...

[niceysmusings]

How do I write a war scene without making it boring?

I need to slaughter a ram on Tolkien's altar and ask him to lend me his pen.

[luna-azzurra]

uhhh, are you just giving resources about MY life?? In like most of the post's I've saw from you I was like "HUH, That's just me?" and I don't know how to feel about that lmfao (love the resources and have actually shared a few with some writer friends who don't use tumbr, keep up the good work!)

Okay but seriously… are you in my head?? Because reading this made me laugh out loud. I can’t tell you how wild and cool it is to hear that so much of what I post feels like it’s pulled straight from your life. Honestly, that connection is kind of the whole reason I started sharing this stuff in the first place, so knowing it’s resonating that deeply? That’s everything. And the fact that you’re even passing it on to your writer friends… I’m honored. Thanks for sticking around and for the kind words, they really mean a lot. ✨

[7975348473]

I am so done with the way some relationships are being portrayed in books now.

Because why is someone in the relationship “more in love”?? Why did someone in the relationship “fall harder”?? Why is is that only one person in the relationship is always wrong and always has to apologise??

That’s not how relationships work— they’re both equally in love, they both fell just as hard, and they can both be wrong and have to apologise.

Please. I beg of y’all. Stop making it seem like one loves harder than the other, because that’s not a relationship— that’s a mistake.