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Heartstopper Netflix Adaptation Announced!!

So…… here it is. I have been dying to share this with you for a long long time. Heartstopper is coming to Netflix as a live-action TV show!!!!!! Written by me, directed by Euros Lyn, produced by See-Saw Films! WE ARE GREEN LIT!!!!! 

https://deadline.com/2021/01/hearstopper-netflix-alice-oseman-order-euros-lyn-1234676286/

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Stone Floor & Wall Tiles - Chevron and Field Designs

These designs came to me while making Hudson bathroom. I have played around with trying to make chevron tiles before, but they just didn’t come out quite right. This attempt actually did. I Then decided to include a simpler field tile because too much chevron can be over the top. So this turned into a mini-set in itself and now it’s ready to share with all you lovers of tiles.

Download @SimsationalDesigns

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RATBOY’S ESSENTIALS a resource list

i’ve been getting a lot of WCIF’s about things that are already on my resource list, so here is a visual version! these are pieces of cc i use on basically all my sims.

Keep reading

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12 Maxis-Match-y eyebrows!

18 EA-like swatches each, some are slightly darker than EA’s to match a wider variety of skintones

All genders, T-E

Enabled for occult sims

Disabled for random

Some hand drawn & some edited EA brows

Custom thumbnails with picture, name and number for easy identification

Pack 01

DL (SimFileShare, merged & individual files)

Pack 02

DL (SimFileShare, merged & individual files)

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Go Baby Pants Recolor

A few days ago I downloaded @fluffusnow’s tori jeans without realizing I needed discover university. Unfortunately, I don’t have this pack so I did my very first recolor! I used five of her amazing basic swatches using @trillyke’s go baby pants as a mesh, making them available for those who don’t have this expansion pack like me. I did ten additional swatches because I was kinda inspired and I really like the end result. I hope you’ll like it ❤

BGC

15 swatches, including 5 from @fluffusnow

Custom thumbnail

Teen - Elder (F)

You NEED to download the mesh

Do not claim as your own or re-upload on any other website

- ̗̀  Download: SFS  ̖́-

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[helgatisha] Fishnet tights set 2 

Download - simfileshare | thesimsresource

10 types / 5 heights 

base game compatible

custom thumbnail 

please read and respect my TOU

Thanks to all the cc creators. ♥

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Wanderlust Accessory Bangs:

Quick cc post this week even though I should be studying because this har by @simandy is the bomb and the bangs are so cute ^w^

About these bangs:

BGC

Compatible with Hat Slider

Hat category

Non-textured; will take the texture of the hairstyle used

DON’T NEED RECOLORS

Spice up different hairstyles!

Custom thumbnails

DOWNLOAD (sfs, no adfly)

Adult  //  Child  //  Toddler

MORE Accessory Bangs HERE

Patreon (free)

Buy me a coffe☕

@maxismatchccworld   @mmfinds   @cchunters   @s4hairs  @simblrcollective

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[Image Description: Tag reading “IKEA Erotica”]

The AO3 Tag of the Day is: Insert Screw A into Hole B

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Planet of Heroes - Submitted by SeesawSiya

#333645 #b2bcb4 #c3a279 #b50102 #422d28

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What “Editing” Really Means

The idea of “editing” a story can be deceptive. So often writers fall victim to the fantasy that they can just read through their first draft, change a few awkward sentences, and be done with the editing process.

But even on a 3th or 4th draft, “editing” often means making substantial structural and developmental changes.

In other words, serious revision. Moving scenes around. Changing the point of view. Cutting. Composing new material. Realizing that what comes halfway though the story is actually the beginning. Having new insights about your main character’s motivations that require you to make substantial revisions to almost every scene.

So often I see beginning writers who imagine writing as a three step process: (1) Write the first draft; (2) “Edit” it; (3) Publish.

If that actually works and leaves those writers feeling satisfied, then more power to them. But what many people think of as “editing,” in my experience,  simply doesn’t represent the kind of bloodshed that the revision process often entails. Personally, my writing process is long, messy, unpredictable, and can involve upwards of 15 drafts.

So just know that if the process isn’t easy or quick, you’re not doing anything wrong! Hemingway famously said: “Writing is rewriting.” It takes time. It can be messy. And it’s totally normal.

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[Image Description: Tag reading “canon-typical violence but like… with smiting"]

The AO3 Tag of the Day is: Bible fanfic

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Hello bisexuals of Tumblr! Writer in need of help

I come, kindly asking you guys for advice on something.

Recently I’ve contenplated starting a new short story that would involve a road trip, a lot of drugs and other illegal stuff, a bisexual boy missing a couple screws and a “good girl” having a quarter life crisis.

These two are a couple but have a (very undernegociated) open relationship, which, in this case, means the guy has sex with other people throughout this roadtrip but the girl doesn’t as much, by her own choice.

My issue is: I want to avoid the “bisexual people are greedy”/ “bisexuals want to have sex with everyone” stereotype but this particular character is pretty promiscuous. I’ll only be able to explain the (self-destructive) behavior later on in the story. Any tip or advice on how to avoid falling into the pit of “he’s horny cuz he’s bi lul”?

Additionally,  is there something else you think I should keep in mind or some particular aspect of bisexuality you’d like to see represented? 

I would greatly appreciate any and all contributions, even if it’s critiques on my character development/creation.

Much love and thank you!!!

P.S.: I want to make it clearthat this story is very fucked up and depicts a very unhealthy relationship, that should be resolved in the end (maybe. I haven’t decided yet).

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Second Star | an upcoming novel

James is 17 when he meets Peter for the first time - he wishes he never had. A dark retelling of Peter Pan in a modern world.

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how not to start your story

the beginning of your story is arguably the most important part - it determines if your reader will put it down or keep reading. here are a list of overused, cheesy ways to start your story that you should definitely avoid using. 

onomatopoeia!!! god, this one is absolutely terrible. in school, i’ve been taught that this is a good way to “hook” your reader, which is frankly garbage advice. it’s incredibly overused and probably my least favorite way to start a story ever. if anyone ever advises me to do this, i never listen to any other advice they offer.

full names. like “Harry James Potter didn’t know it yet, but he was a famous wizard”. it’s very overused. it’s also especially bad if the other names are never used again, because, well, what was the point of that intro then? none. no point. 

extensive descriptions are not only boring in the middle of the book, they are especially bad when placed in the beginning because the reader isn’t looking for the perfect image of a rainy day, they want a hook. they already know what a rainy day, sunset, or a dingy hotel room looks like. 

infodumps are ocassionally acceptable in writing, but again, if placed in the beginning, they will bore your reader. give them a little action!

the start of a story needs to be simple, because the reader is new to this world. adding in more than about 4 characters will confuse your reader. if you confuse the reader, they’ll assume the rest of the book is like this as well, and put your book back on the shelf. 

that’s all for this post, y’all, good luck and keep working on your wips! 

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Tips on Writing Characters Without Faces

so yeah, we all know that facial expressions can tell us a lot about how a character is feeling, but what if that isn’t an option? how can you make someone emote if they don’t really have standard facial features? the answer; body language.

let’s consider how emotions are conveyed on a stage production vs movie with Sweeney Todd. First, the stage play:

Note how Todd’s entire upper body goes into his gestures, how he’s single-mindedly focused on his dreams and ideals; how his hands GRAB for each imaginary ‘man’ with these sharp, aggressive, destructive movements and how that contrasts with Mrs. Lovett’s body language; how her hands linger in the air and gravitate towards Todd even after he’s pulled away, and the slow turn she gives him. It does an excellent, though exaggerated, way of conveying their relationship (her focus is on him and making him happy, his focus is entirely on revenge)

Contrast this to the movie:

Same lines in the song, much more subtle. Lovett’s eyes still track towards Todds, which reminds us she’s still more focused on the outside, but all of the emotion is in their faces. Were this not a close-up shot in a movie it’d be very, very hard to read their expressions.

While I do recommend you watch a few stage plays (in person near the back row if you can) to actually study body language for yourself or try out charades with your face covered with friends/watch how cosplayers or mascots emote, here’s a few shorthands to get you started (US-centric so expressions may vary on your region):

Head:

perfectly still - fear, intense attention, feeling under scrutiny

tilted up - recollection, intimidation (looking down nose at threat, aiming to appear taller)

tilted down - intense thought, shame (avoiding eye contact), depression/sad feelings

turned away - not giving person full attention, avoiding subject/conflict without being combative

cocker-spaniel (sideways) tilt - confusion, curiosity, amusement

Hands

at the forehead - fatigue (wiping away sweat), illness (checking self for fever, feeling a headache), realization/memory (a ‘well duh’ tap)

at the eyes - fatigue or headache (shielding eyes from light), distress (blocking out a painful view, concealing tears)

at the nose - disgust (a pinch at the nostrils,) irritation (rubbing at sore spot on nose from glasses wear)

at the mouth - nausea, surprise, repressing an emotion/stopping self from saying something

at the chin - contemplation, tiredness (face resting in hand)

rubbing back of neck - a need to relax tension, embarrassment, slight unease/desire to distract self

at the chest - surprise, self-protection (reaction to a wounding statement, sometimes used sarcastically), strong emotions (clutching at heart, could be good-strong or bad-strong), need for security (touching necklace/adjusting clothing to conceal more)

at the stomach - pain (clutching, pressing), satisfaction after a meal, protectiveness towards fetus when applicable

at the hip(s) - confidence, intimidation, nervousness (if grabbing for weapon)

at groin - concealment/unease (usually male-coded as protection of genitals), politeness (hands folded in lap)

on thighs - exhaustion (bent over, hands on legs supporting tired upper body)

formed into fists - holding back an intense emotion, preparing to fight

toying with something - restlessness (bored, nervous energy, craving something they can’t touch) or deliberate disrespect of property (playing with personal objects someone holds dear as an intimidation tactic)

Arms

at sides, relaxed - default posture

at sides, tense - unease, restraint (soldier at attention, person holding still to avoid being attacked), fear

crossed at chest - disapproval, displaying authority, unease (hugging oneself)

crossed at stomach - pain, intense laughter (caused by sore stomach muscles from laughing)

up, fingers laced behind head - confidence, relaxation

one arm on back of furniture - confidence, invitation for someone join them

general rule - the further arms are away from body, the more confident/dominant a person means to appear; exposed torso indicates that they don’t see anyone around as a threat to them

Legs

square with shoulders - professional, restraint, protective stance

wide stance, one foot a little back but planted - defensive stance, expecting to receive blows (knees may be unlocked - seen in swordplay and fencing)

weight on one leg - relaxed, tired, may also be leaning on something or pair with one ankle tucked behind the other

uneven stance - could indicate old injury

foot tapping/bouncing - boredom, nervous energy

Whole Body:

stiff and still - fear, unease, standing to attention

limp or pliant - relaxed, tired, pleased

shoulders back/head up - alert, focused, aggressive

shoulders forward, hunched - tired, ashamed

leaning towards person - interest, intimidation (looming over them), aggression (usually paired with tense arms or hands in fists,)

leaning away from person - relaxation, confidence, disgust (recoiling)

smooth/fluid movements - joy, confidence, experience

stiff motions - fear (reactive, fight or flight), pain (reluctance to move), anger (either fighting to keep control of emotions or lashing out), cold (conservation of heat by keeping limbs near body)

cracking joints/stretching - preparing for a fight, often reading as confidence in abilities

general rule - close contact/proximity can read as intimidation (paired with tense body - an invasion of personal space) or affection (paired with relaxaed body language, gentle movement) or passion/attraction while distance can read unease/distaste/fear/dislike.

with those in mind, let’s read this scene from Red vs Blue (a personal fav of mine for body language) featuring agent texas from season 8.

So first of all, very relaxed upper body; limp arms held away from the body, which slowly come back to rest on her hips as she looks at what she’s done. Watch how her lean shifts at the end as her center of gravity shifts, and how she has to move her right leg to restabilize herself when she’s finished pushing it. This reads, in order from the start of the loop; detachment (the least amount of her body is involved in the action as possible), relaxation (smooth movements, the deliberation of those little steps backwards) and confidence (hands on hips.) We can tell a ton about this character just in this gif alone, based on her body language.

in summary! this list isn’t exhaustive, but hopefully it gives you some ideas for ways of making characters emote in fics when you can’t see their faces.

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writing playlist: on

google docs: open

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