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More doodles coming soon for this au that's actually consuming my thoughts

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5 Tiny Writing Tips That Aren’t Talked About Enough (but work for me)

These are some lowkey underrated tips I’ve seen floating around writing communities — the kind that don’t get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.

1. Put “he/she/they” at the start of the sentence less often.

Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of

“She walked to the window,”

try

“The window creaked open under her touch.”

Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.

2. Don’t describe everything — describe what matters.

Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2–3 objects that say something.

“A half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the table”

sets a way stronger tone than

“There was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.”

3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.

Instead of:

"I'm fine," she said.

Try:

"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.

It helps shows emotion, and movement.

4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.

No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird — future you will thank you for at least something to edit.

5. When stuck, ask: “What’s the most fun thing that could happen next?”

Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesn’t have to stay — but chasing excitement can blast through writer’s block and give you ideas you actually want to write.

What’s a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! 🍒

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Secret Panel HERE 🔊 tapas.io/episode/2729599

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Hi guys… I’m alive! 

Alright long story short I had to focus on my finals so I wasn’t able to post for a few weeks but then a series of unfortunate accidents happened (got an eye infection then proceeded to hurt my back right after) which prolonged my return. 

I know some of you might’ve worried as my asks were also closed, but honestly it was kinda like I was forced to take a break? I didn’t feel tired of being on here or anything but keeping up with uni and social media can be hard. But it’s summer break now! Yay! 

I won’t return to posting daily drawings right away but I cooked up quite a bit of stuff for my “grand return” so you’ll get to see those in the following weeks. 

I also want to say, while I’m super late, happy pride month to all my queer followers! I wanted to start posting before June ends just so I could say that in time. I’m not queer myself but I feel like in the current political climate it’s very important for us to uplift each other as much as we can. Always remember that you’re winning by being you and being alive.

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here's a picture of the roaring knight getting hit by a car i hope you like it

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I hope this isn’t weird but what do the mafia skeleboys rooms look like?

Not weird at all! That's a very good question, it was fun to think about!

Mafiatale Sans: Pretty similar to what you see in the game. He's got an actual bedframe though, so that's great! His trash tornado is still going strong, and there are piles of dirty laundry scattered around like landmines. When he's trying to impress you, he might even kick the laundry piles to the side! He has some personal keepsakes, but not decorated or displayed with any rhyme or reason. Very lazy and messy, as expected.

Mafiatale Papyrus: He's trying to seem more "mature" and "cool", so he has most of his action figures tucked neatly into his closet. He still has his sick racecar bed, though. Decorates pretty eclecticly, and has a lot of random trinkets around the room. His walls have a few photos and paintings, all made by him, including a few photos of him and Sans. Some of you and him will probably be added as you get closer!

Mafiaswap Sans (Lucky): At first glance, Lucky has a very clean room! Several photos decorate the wall, along with a few shelves of personal items and trinkets. (He also has a large box of "toys" under his bed, but you didn't hear that from me.) DO NOT OPEN HIS CLOSET. The only reason his room is so clean is because he shoves everything in there. If you ever dare to open it, an avalanche of clothes and other things explodes out of it. He has the uncanny ability to find anything in there, though.

Mafiaswap Papyrus (Slim): Slim's room is impressively clean, considering he's the lazier brother! He hates having dirty laundry out, but still occasionally leaves other things scattered around, and almost never makes his bed. He decorates with warm, cozy colors, and has lots of photos on the walls. He also has a guitar leaned up against the wall, which he's still too embarrassed to play for you. Keep asking though, he's very talented!

Mafiafell Sans (Butch): Much like Sans, his room is BAD. Very messy, and not a lot in the way of decor. He does make an effort to clean whenever he has someone he wants to impress in there, so expect a similar closet avalanche as Lucky if you go in there. There's a few personal items, including a picture of him and Noir as kids that he keeps on the wall, as well as some movie and video game posters. He also has a TV in his room, which he invites you to watch with him pretty often.

Mafiafell Papyrus (Noir): Like Papyrus, he wants to seem cool and mature. He's ditched the racecar bed, but REFUSES to put away his action figures. They're lined up proudly on shelves in his room. His room is impeccably neat, decorated in reds and blacks, just like him. He also has a modest insect collection framed on the wall. The only thing that breaks from this gothic pattern is a large cat tree for Doomfanger.

Mafiaswapfell Sans (Scar): Scar is a bit of a minimalist. His room almost looks like a model room, neatly folded bed, no clutter, and almost no decorations except a couple house plants. His room is mostly monochrome blacks and grays, with a few splashes of purple. The only photos on his wall are of him and Hound when they reached the surface, as well as a drawing Hound made of him as a child. However, if you get him any little trinkets, those would be displayed front and center, no matter how much they clash with the decor.

Mafiaswapfell Papyrus (Hound): "Thoughtless" is the word I would use to describe Hound's room. There's no real aesthetic or style he's going for, it's mostly just the place he sleeps and keeps his things. He has a huge, squishy beanbag that gets almost as much use as his bed, even though it usually has some kind of empty chip bag or candy bar wrapper on it. He also has a desk with an impressive pc on it. If he's not asleep in his room, he's almost always hunched over it, shrimp style.

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writing is so funny because i could write nonstop for 9hrs and then hit a block where im like "how do i transition between this moment and the next?" and then i just dont touch it for 6 months

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perhaps now it is i who is da joker

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6 Quick Writing Exercises to Wake Up Your Imagination

We all hit those blah writing days. Your fingers are ready, your doc is open... and your brain goes static. That’s where writing exercises come in — small creative boosts to shake off the dust and get back into your story flow. Here are six to try when your words feel stuck in traffic.

1. The 5-Minute Word Sprint

Pick a random word (use a generator or close your eyes and point at a book), set a 5-minute timer, and write anything involving that word. No stopping, no deleting.

2. Dialogue Without Context

Write a short convo between two people. No descriptions. No setting. Just back-and-forth lines.

3. Rewrite a Scene in Another Genre

Take a scene from your current story and flip the genre. Drama becomes comedy. Fantasy becomes sci-fi. Romance becomes horror.

4. Describe a Place Using the Five Senses — No Sight Allowed

Can’t mention what anything looks like. Only sound, touch, smell, taste, and intuition.

5. Character Swap POVs

Write a paragraph from the POV of a side character reacting to your main character. Bonus if the POV is brutally honest or completely wrong.

6. One Line Story Hooks

Write 3 one-sentence story starters that make you want to keep writing. (Example: “I woke up married to my enemy, and worse — he knew it before I did.”)

You don’t need to write a masterpiece every day. But showing up — even for a silly exercise — keeps the creative part of your brain warmed up. Try one of these before your next writing session, and see where it takes you. 🍒

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I AM CAMPING I AM IN THE WILDERNESS. A SEAGULL VISITED ME EARLIER

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before pride month is over lemme show you guys this series of shirt designs we made a few years ago!

homicidal not lgbtphobic! these are supposed to be transparent but i think my phone fucked it up. we struggle w violent/homicidal thoughts/urges alllllll the time & i dont even remember the context since its been years but one of us said "im homicidal, not homophobic" and our friends said they would wear a shirt with that on it, so we made it and some other pride varients!

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It's absurd how everyone supports bisexual people until they get engaged to someone of the opposite sex

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Drawing before I head to bed. This was supposed to be just a sketch, but I kept adding to it lol

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Secret Panel HERE 🫂 tapas.io/episode/3575328

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Bisexuals unite! One of my flags, down only one letter left in the acronym to go.

I love being bi!!!!!!!

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@jamie.withapen on insta is having a dtiys

Yall should join ! It’s due June 1st pretty sure. I’m also pretty sure they have a tumblr but idk it lol

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let Papyrus say Fuck day emotes :3