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Writing ship-able couples

Here are some tips for writing relationships your readers can get behind:

1. Give them reasons to click

The two characters must have things in common - a hobby, a philosophy, a background. There has to be some element that connects them.

Your readers will root for relationships in which the characters fit together better than they would with others.

Also, make their traits compatible. Have them share some characteristics or have their strengths and weaknesses be complementary. Is the one hotheaded? Maybe the other keeps their cool well in situations of conflict.

There are endless possibilities. Just make sure there’s a reason these two people like/love each other.

2. Have them be vulnerable in front of each other

Personally, this is the best way to get me to love a couple.

Have them share secrets, open up about their feelings and tell each other things they haven’t told anyone. Have them cry in front of each other and comfort each other.

This can be taken to a whole new level by having them understand the other’s emotions even without speaking and already offer comfort. Keep in mind that this will probably only be possible with long-established couples.

And having them open up is also a great way for them to discover all the things they have in common/love about each other.

3. Build up the tension

I cannot emphasise this enough: DO NOT MAKE YOUR COUPLES GET TOGETHER TOO QUICKLY.

One of the best elements of a romantic subplot (or even main plot) is the tension. Your readers want to see the pining! They want the build-up.

And no, I’m not saying that you should introduce endless, petty obstacles. That can become tedious and appear forced.

Just give your characters time to sort through their feelings. Make them fall in love slowly. Have them be unsure. Insert SOME obstacles/conflicts.

Have them almost kiss a few times. Not all the time. Too many almost-kisses can become frustrating. But you should throw a few in there.

And, if you feel comfortable with it, add some sexual tension. Have them notice each other’s bodies and imagine what they’d like to do to each other (that sounds more explicit than I intended :) )

4. Write a healthy relationship

This could just be me and my rejection of unhealthy romances, but I will not root for abusive relationships.

Have your characters be kind to each other, support each other and truly care for each other.

If your characters are constantly putting each other down, physically/emotionally abusing each other or going against the other’s wishes, they’re not in a healthy relationship.

A great way to write a healthy relationship whilst still maintaining the tension, is to have the conflict in the relationship be external. Instead of having the conflict be due to internal struggles between the two characters, have obstacles enter from outside.

Your readers should want them to be together and for that, they should be good for each other.

5. Have their friends/family see their chemistry

I find it beyond adorable when two characters are still figuring out their feelings for each other, but the fact that they’re perfect for each other is crystal clear to everyone around them.

Have their friends tease them about the relationship. Have family members ask after the them. Have their loved ones conspire to get them to admit their feelings.

If your other characters are rooting for them, your readers will probably do so as well.

Plus, this means that the chemistry between the two characters is so strong that it’s obvious, which is always good for an exciting romance.

That’s all I’ve got for now. If you have any further questions about writing OTPs or any other aspect of writing, feel free to message me or pop me an ask.

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I’ve never really talked about my career interests on tumblr before but it’s once again just hitting me how much I want to be a doctor. The chance to meet people and save lives, to bring life into this world and keep it there, to learn about both the human body and the mind inside that body.... it’s all I’ve ever wanted in life, even when I didn’t realize I want to be a doctor. I’ve spent so many years of my life denying the fact that this life, this winding road filled with all nighters and 24 hour shifts, paved in broken glass, is exactly what I want to do with my life. I want to learn. I want to interact. I want to help people.

A life in healthcare is an incredibly taxing choice. I’m going to be putting myself through 8 years of higher education and tests and memorization. Most of my friends think I’m crazy for wanting to be a neurologist, a demanding specialty not only physically but psychologically. Neurologists have some of the highest rates of depression and suicide among healthcare professionals. I know this, and yet... I still choose it. Is that so wrong? To want to study the brain and hold someone else’s life in my hands, and putting myself on the line?

I firmly believe that, at the heart of healthcare, is people. Their loves, thoughts, hates, beliefs, and personalities. A huge part of healthcare is interacting with people, bonding with patients and comforting loved ones, loving your patients enough to give them the best care you can. It’s why I believe robots can’t overtake the healthcare professions. At its very core, healthcare is about loving one another, sometimes even loving others over yourself. That’s something robots can’t do, and it’s something I love about healthcare.

Sometimes I hate that I’m choosing this. I hate that this chose me. But I wouldn’t give it up for the world. I’m so ready to be a doctor. I’m so ready to go down this path, one that will surely bring me to the verge of breaking. I’m SO READY to take on this challenge.

It might not be the best choice. It might be the choice my parents don’t want me to take. It might be the choice that will cause my demise.

But it’s mine, and I’m hecking glad I chose it.

To all of you who want to be doctors or nurses or EMTs or pharmacologists or a different healthcare profession someday, to all of you who already are working in healthcare: hang in there. And when you want to give up, when you want to take it all back, when you want to leave healthcare, remember this. Remember me, and my passion for healthcare. And then, reach back and remember yours.

No one makes it in healthcare without an innate love for your fellow humans. Keep that love close to your heart, at the front of your mind. Let that love keep you going.

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the suffering never ends

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I’ve just remembered this tumblr and I’m going back on it! Everything under my WIP will now be found under the tag #wip.aeturnum and I’ll figure it out from there!! It’s so so lovely to be back guys :)

surprise, fellow kids. I bet you thought you’d seen the last of jen-writes-a-little-bit

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yes, of course!

[untitled] character intro: Xander

THE THING ABOUT XANDER IS that he never belonged. He wasn’t the kid that was supposed to be taken in for genetic engineering. He wasn’t supposed to be part of the next generation of humans. He was supposed to be ordinary, a mere human. 

He also didn’t belong in a number of other ways. He wasn’t straight but not completely sure he was different. He wasn’t particularly distinctive like Lila or Sebastian. He wasn’t skilled like Raina, wasn’t disciplined like Daichi, wasn’t artistic like Kamber. 

Xander was just Xander. He hated himself for it - hated himself for not knowing who he was, for not being someone special, for not being worthy of this gift that Dr. Schofield has given him. 

Because, at the bottom line, he wasn’t supposed to be immortal. And he had always known it.

So when Raina tells him that there’s an out, that he doesn’t need to fit into the confines of perfection and the pressure of being exceptional that had always walled around him, he jumps at the chance. Because Xander was never supposed to be a perfect soldier, and now he’s finally going to be able to punish Dr. Schofield for all the years of self-doubt and hatred he’s inflicted. 

It’s time for Xander to learn exactly who he is, and get exactly what he deserved.

Raina | Daichi | Lila

shout to be added to the taglist!

@patrexjim @writeouswriter @wordsofpaintandsmoke@thequeenofthemultiverse @lacehiraeth @emdrabbles @sunshineomeara@heyabella @ditzysworld @didnt-survive-twist-and-shout @nemowritesstuff@maxbeewriting @themagnificentmx @s-k-i-n-n-y-b-o-o @hermiones-writeblrr @reffaces @an-antisocial-writer @janehavoc @writer-fox-journey

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Hey, you're Indian right? In that case, Happy Diwali!!🎆🎇

oh, my love, thank you so much! And a very happy Diwali to you as well, and everyone reading this!

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[untitled] character intro: Xander

THE THING ABOUT XANDER IS that he never belonged. He wasn’t the kid that was supposed to be taken in for genetic engineering. He wasn’t supposed to be part of the next generation of humans. He was supposed to be ordinary, a mere human. 

He also didn’t belong in a number of other ways. He wasn't straight but not completely sure he was different. He wasn’t particularly distinctive like Lila or Sebastian. He wasn’t skilled like Raina, wasn’t disciplined like Daichi, wasn’t artistic like Kamber. 

Xander was just Xander. He hated himself for it - hated himself for not knowing who he was, for not being someone special, for not being worthy of this gift that Dr. Schofield has given him. 

Because, at the bottom line, he wasn’t supposed to be immortal. And he had always known it.

So when Raina tells him that there’s an out, that he doesn’t need to fit into the confines of perfection and the pressure of being exceptional that had always walled around him, he jumps at the chance. Because Xander was never supposed to be a perfect soldier, and now he’s finally going to be able to punish Dr. Schofield for all the years of self-doubt and hatred he’s inflicted. 

It’s time for Xander to learn exactly who he is, and get exactly what he deserved.

Raina | Daichi | Lila

shout to be added to the taglist!

@patrexjim @writeouswriter @wordsofpaintandsmoke@thequeenofthemultiverse @lacehiraeth @emdrabbles @sunshineomeara@heyabella @ditzysworld @didnt-survive-twist-and-shout @nemowritesstuff@maxbeewriting @themagnificentmx @s-k-i-n-n-y-b-o-o @hermiones-writeblrr @reffaces @an-antisocial-writer @janehavoc @writer-fox-journey

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wait hold on random question. is your WIP actually called [untitled] or is it just an untitled WIP ????

Hello my lovely! My wip is not actually called [untitled] i am just too lazy to actually make a title. I'm kind of in love with Sempiterne right now but it's not final. Thank you for the ask! I'm also sorry for the late reply, I'm currently on a semi hiatus

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peer pressure me into studying

please god knows i need the help

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AHHH ITS BEAUTIFUL MY LOVE

ROAD TO OBSIDIA (edit by @firesidefantasy​)

PLAYLIST | BOARD

“obsidia is no city, it’s a world buried in the mist, hidden in the forest deep, and only a fool would look for it.”

to celebrate the end of their first year of college, david and simon decide to take their friends on a road trip to the mystical town of obsidia, without knowing of the dangers that await them along the way. what’s life without a bit of danger anyway?

GENRE: urban fantasy

CATEGORY: ya/na

STATUS: drafting

POV: third person limited. multiple.

characters and tags under the cut

Afficher davantage

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The Atlanta Constitution, Georgia, April 13, 1932

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god how do people just function?!? its like i can either take care of my schoolwork OR keep my apartment clean OR look after my mental health OR have a social life… but never two or more at a time. no matter which aspect of my life is going well at a given moment, theres always 3 dumpster fires blazing away in the background. i feel like im playing adult whack-a-mole

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Uh my love this is fantastic!! I especially love the first line, it’s amazing and intriguing. If I’m not on the taglist for this already,,, add me!

Road to Obsidia (really short) introduction chapter

Because short is better than long and badly written ~ 

Also because I hated my previously long and boring chapter with too much unecessary exposition…

It’s not perfect but it pleases me.

Enjoy!

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I think I’m going to go on semi-hiatus for a while my loves,,, I’m just so swamped with everything and my grades are crap so I need to just... take a step back. I’ll still be posting abt my wip but expect super long intervals in between and my not being so active. I think nice!asks are going on a break too.

Don’t take it the wrong way: I love you all, but if I don’t take a break I’m going to break down and my mental health does not need that right now. Thank you for your support

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exclusionist can fuck off

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Hey, writer. You’re gonna be okay. Whatever’s going on with your WIP, your creative process, your inspiration, your life: it’s all gonna be okay.

Keep on keeping on. You’re gonna do great. You’ll make it through!

And I’ll always be here rooting for you.

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smash that mf reblog if u hate pedophiles