#random block challenge

[honourablejester]

Random (possibly hideous) minecraft:

I was watching Minecraft videos on youtube, and one building challenge was to use a random block generator, get five random blocks (full blocks, not things like panes or flowers), and then use those five as the focus of a build.

You can use other blocks alongside them, you’re not stuck to just these blocks, but they do have to be the clear focus of the build.

And, well, I decided to try it? And my five random blocks:

Stripped acacia, polished blackstone, dark prismarine, honey block, shroomlight.

So, uh. Yeah. An interesting selection? So I tried to build a house:

Not sure if that one succeeded or not …

I've added oxidised copper bulbs, warped stem and pale oak wood, plus stairs and slabs, etc. But yeah. I think this one is, if not a miss, at the very least quite loud. Heh.

Ah well. Fun challenge!

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

Random Writing Prompts For Your Next Story | For Writers

If you need some inspiration for your next story, current WIP or even for scenes for your book. Here's a compilation of random things for you all.

A single rose petal, an ornate pocket watch, a stack of weathered letters, the scent of lavender

Candlelight flickering, a raven's feather, a worn leather satchel, an old family photograph

Frost-covered windowpanes, a gilded mirror, the taste of cinnamon, an emerald ring

A glass unicorn figurine, the sound of violin music, a tarnished key, a faded floral dress

Shifting sand dunes, the crash of ocean waves, a vintage compass, a tattered mappaemundi

Dancing fireflies, the smell of freshly baked bread, a silk ribbon choker, a velvet-bound journal

Flickering gaslight, a regal peacock feather, a stack of vintage postcards, the caw of a lone crow

Moonlight on still water, the feel of worn denim, a bronze astrolabe, the faint taste of honey

Dusty rose petals, the crackle of an old record, a leather-bound tome, the soft glow of a crystal ball

Distant thunder, the gleam of polished silver, a withered sprig of lavender, the weight of a family heirloom

[rouge-the-bat]

really hate the trend in many progressive circles where people diminish the suffering certain groups face by adding a caveat of "but dont forget youre not the intended target," or insist certain groups shouldnt even discuss their problems with "how dare you make this about yourself, others groups have it worse."

neither awareness, support, discussions, nor oppression are a competition or in limited supply. there is no reason to ignore or silence others to get more of the spotlight. you will only be aiding in others suffering by doing so.

[jasongotdrip]

strokes non-existent beard*

oh hello there

i found a challenge last year and it popped up on my phone AND IT CURED MY ART BLOCK AT LEAST MOMENTARILY!!💜

I DREW! For the first time in like 3 months :]

WITH NO REFERENCE OR ANYTHING OML

(1 . 🐸🔮😦)

this prompt was hard cus i had many ideas. won’t be doing these every day, i’m just gonna take it one step at a time. Dunno if ill even di them all. It’s also 3AM and I haven’t drawn freely in 3 months so.. it’s bad. At least, the hand is. I’ve been playing SPEED DRAW on roblox (my user is @frienchefries!) and i got used to drawing a certain way😓

by the way the person is no one in particular, not an oc or anything- i just randomly made them😭🙏

i reaaaaally want to post something on yt but i’m not really ready yet. ive never had art block this long before so i need to take baby steps back into my routine. I’ve been feeling off, because i was missing art in my life. I’m in both choir and theater so it helps. Glad to be back (even if partially) :)

[wazzukyopromptgenerators]

Day 4 of 31 Flying Animals Art Prompts

[onebizarrekai]

guys the person I borrowed the alphabet minecraft challenge from hasn't posted their C video yet. I think they figured out how torturous it is (I'm winning)

[dawnvy]

[thepanplumbob]

Hadley and her friends went clubbing and she managed to convince Hali'a to come along

[drowning-in-greed]

Check out these all the different random writing prompt/Ao3 tag generators over on my website, Prompt Roulette! Categories include:

With over 25,000 prompts and tags, these generators provide endless possibilities to help you craft something unique. Give these generators a try and see where your creativity takes you. Happy writing!

(I seriously learned coding just so I could make this - it's amazing what boredom from unemployment can do lol. If you have any suggestions, let me know!)

[cheebdraws]

Day 27: Notebook doodles

[thewritingpossum]

I also forgot that Frances Brandon go pleads for her husband's life and then informs queen Mary that Henry Grey was bisexual (and masc for masc, a very important precision) and was essentially seduced by Thomas Seymour into plotting to make their daughter queen, that sure was something too

[cyan-lun]

I have decided that i want to push my ass out of art block so i got a new skethbook and i am going to do a few drawings/skethes every day, regardles of if the look good or not, even if its just one or two, i will fill this thing to the brim!!

Here's day 1 :D

[fangthesandwing]

First one was an instant decision, but I spent way too much time thinking about what to make for a second attempt Yes, I realize I could've just made one BUT JUST LOOK AT THE LIL SHEEP, HOW CAN I MAKE JUST ONE-??

Anyway, here we have the Duckie Sheep and the Safari Sheep!

The duck one is based on a duck wing tassel hat I saw somewhere online but I can't find it atm haha

The safari one just looks kinda silly because of how it seems to barely fit in the clothes lmao Just look at how the belt squeezes it aaaaa

heeeeyyy guyyys i need your cooperation for a fun thing

whenever I need to calm down I like to try "counting sheep" but more as trying come up with as many unique sheeps as I can (so like blue sheep, tiny sheep, sheep with really cool shoes)

anyway i thought it would be cool to see what the internet would come up with!! pleaseee make some sheep variations !! you can use this template!

have funnn !!!!

[wazzukyopromptgenerators]

Day 8 of 31 Flying Animal Art Prompts

[painsandconfusion]

Writers, here’s your reminder that you should be doing warm-ups!

Athletes need to warm up. Musicians need to warm up. Artists need to warm up. Heck, I even have to play a few matches in video games before I get into a groove every day.

Warm-ups help you get into the right headspace, give you more control of your actions and word choice, get you comfortable in your physical setting (eg: with your keyboard, notebook, tablet, or whatever you're writing with), and spark creativity.

Even if you don’t think you have spoons to write, sit down and do a couple warm-ups. If you still don’t want to, that’s alright. But. I think you’ll be surprised how often they help break that ice.

5-15 minutes is all you need. I personally set a timer for ten minutes each time and do not stop writing until the time is up. Your warm-up can be anything at all so long as it gets you writing and starts nudging those creative juices.

Here's some common warm-ups:

Journaling. Just jot down some notes about your day. Feel free to really lean into something that you noticed. We're going for description and details -- try to avoid settling into a spiral or focusing on something negative that will upset your creativity.

Short story prompts. Type that into Pinterest and pick the most ridiculous, cliche thing you can. Write a little scene, story summary, or even a rant about why you do or don't like the prompt. Just write.

Vocab challenge. If you like a bit more critical thinking to get you in the zone, have a random vocabulary word generator spit out five or so words. Check their meanings and jot down a little story or thought that includes all five. You get more familiar with beautiful and descriptive language, and it gives you a much narrowed prompt (which is lovely if you're like me and suffer each time there's an open-ended task assigned).

Character moments. Try putting your character into a generic setting and write down almost meticulously what their thought process would be. Follow them realizing they've just stepped in mud or dreading the start of the day. Pick a mundane thing and describe them working through it. This will not only get your writing going, but it will wake up the character's voice in your head.

Ongoing storytelling. Did you know that Whinnie the Poo was A.A. Milne's warm up story? He would jot down a quick little story with those very basic characters and did so every day. Whatever came to mind. He kept writing little tidbits on the same characters and eventually it turned into a series. Having that ongoing plot with isolated scenes and simple characters can help you feel more motivated to sit down and write.

Get-to-know-you-questions. Google a list of basic first-date questions (there are a million out there) and answer one yourself. Go into specifics. Where do you most want to travel and why? Let yourself ramble until the question is fully answered.

Writer's block blues. This is a favorite of mine. If you're truly stuck, write about being stuck. Eg: 'I'm supposed to write for ten minutse, but that feels so stupid and impossible. No one is goign to read this anyway. I have no ideas and the page is so overwhelming when its blank. I used to be able to write on and on and nothing could stop me. it was like breathing. but now I have nothign and do nothing and I can't even do a stupid prompt-' Even the rambling and ranting got me writing. It made things easier. It made writing this post easier. Also -- notice the typos? Yeah, don't fix those. You're in writing mode, not editing mode when you're doing this. If you edit while you write, you're forcing yourself to stay in your executive and calculating headspace rather than falling fully into creativity and dream. Ignore the mistakes. That's for future you to handle.

I've officially rambled far too much, but I hope that helps even a little bit. Live well and write often, my friends. Best of luck to you <3