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mylonelybraincell · 5 months ago

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Op compiled this amazing list of resources, and i wanted to share it!

Medical Writing Resources

I've been away for a while, and I've missed you all! I hope your holidays were fun and peaceful! While perusing my stuff to see where I left off, I browsed through my liked posts, and wow, I liked a lot of resources, so it's time to organize those for you all! And because we enjoy hurting our fictional darlings, I think it's time to make a new list!

If you've been tagged more than once, I apologize, I just want to make sure that credit is given where it is due. With that, enjoy these resources. Go show the original posters some love, and go write your story because no one else will.

Stages of Decomposition by @literaryvein-reblogs We write about death a lot and this is a great breakdown of life after life. Including descriptions of each stage and the proper names.

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add to Your Writing by @hayatheauthor I've hever had a broken finger but now that I think about it I have no idea how that works but I can't think of a more inconvenient injury, may as well get it right.

Writing Notes & References by @literaryvein-references This is a complication of a lot of resources but rahter than cut it up I'll probably just list it in a few resources. It includes things like color blindness, autopsy, bruises, drowning, pain, poison ivy. Go check it out.

How to Draw (Some) Burn Scars by @saszor and reblogged by @cripplecharacters. It is a drawing resource but sometimes visualizing it can help with descriptions.

Hospital Lengths of Stay by @macgyvermedical good references for simple things you might use in your writing if one of your character has to stay in the hospital. This is also an amazing blog.

Writing Tips - Fevers by @pygmi-says-hi Fevers are simple thing sbut if you're looking to make it more complex then you have this to help you know where to start.

Stop Doing This in Injury Fits by @pygmi-says-hi another good mention! Bleeding,s tab wounds, concussion, and symptoms!

The Anatomy of Passing Out by @hayatheauthor I've never written a character passing out and always wondered about it but here we are, maybe I'll have my characters pssing out more now that I know how to write it!

Addiction by @novlr Addiction is a disease and deserves better representation.

Disability Writing Guides by @whumpinggrounds Disability etiquette, wheelchairs, writing chronic pain, low vision. Great stuff here!

A Glossary of Medical Terms by @mylonelybraincell Invaluable! Absolutely invaluable!

Resources for Writing Injuries by @wordsnstuff Very comprehensive list of general information

The Writers Guide Authentic Wounds and Fatalities by @hayatheauthor check out this MVP here giving us these amazing resources.

Basic Sutures for Writers and Artists by @squidlife-crisis Never known how to describe these but seeing them is super helpful!

A Little Revolution's Dwarfism FAQs by @a-little-revolution Oh, now this is a gem!

Well, that's a good start for this new list! Go show some of these creators some love, and go write amazing things!

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mylonelybraincell · 9 months ago

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Hello! I hope you’re doing well.

I’ve been trying to wrap my head around the topic of assessment for a while, and it’s the hardest part of writing my medic characters. I know it’s a wide topic, but if you’d be willing to give an overview of it, it’d be greatly appreciated!

Thank you <3

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(^ cookie bribe)

Oooh! Love me some cookies!

I am working on this, it's just taking a few days with work. I'm hoping to have this up by Tuesday night!

#answered asks #ask me anything

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mylonelybraincell · 9 months ago

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Firstly, these both deal with blood. Had a patient at work with anemia and got to explain some of the science behind the human body with my partner and wanted to share

Parts of the Blood (x)

Whole Blood

Every part of the blood

55% plasma + 44% RBC + 1% WBC

Erythrocyte (Red Blood Cell/RBC)

Created in bone marrow and "survive" about 120 days. Gets red color from hemoglobin

Hemoglobin: Protein responsible for the transport of Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen

Leukocytes (White Blood Cell/WBC)

Cells that help the body fight against infections

Thrombocytes (Platelets)

Parts of cells that clump together to cause clotting

Excess can cause strokes or heart attacks

Plasma

The liquid part of blood used to transport blood cells, waste, anti-bodies, hormones, Platelets, and proteins through the body

Anemia:

A condition where the human body does not produce enough RBCs.

(ie. Your body has room for 10 RBC but only makes 5)

Sickle Cell Anemia:

A condition where the body produces incorrectly shaped RBCs. These cells are unable to perform their jobs but still follow the life cycle of RBC. This is a genetic condition.

(ie. Your body has room for 10 RBC but 5 aren't shaped correctly. You still have 10, but only 5 work.)

Hypovolemia:

A term meaning "low volume". This usually means the person does not have enough Whole Blood in their body.

Usually caused by bleeding. Blood donations can also result in hypovolemic symptoms in donees.

Can lead to Hypovolemic Shock and death in cases of excessive bleeding

Otherwise known as "Bleeding Out"

Signs/Symptoms:

There is a lot of overlap between Anemia and Hypovolemic symptoms due to an important piece of science. The 2 most important parts of blood are: 1) the ratio of "volume of blood" to "mass of person" and 2) Hemoglobin levels

With Anemias, you will usually only see issues resulting from #2. These symptoms are due to the Hemoglobin being unable to move Oxygen and from the Lungs to various organs. This also cause a build up of Carbon Dioxide within the body.

Anemia (Sickle Cell or otherwise) is usually diagnosed officially by doctors. It can be treated with Iron supplements (to support the creation of more RBCs) or with blood transfusions if needed.

Low Hemoglobin:

Dizziness/light-headedness

Nausea

Headache

Fainting/Near-syncope

Vitals

Heart rate will be lower than normal and might be weaker

With too much of the bad by-product and not enough of the raw oxygen for bodily chemistry, most individual with Anemia are also sensitive to temperature changes. This is caused by the body deciding to stop sending as much blood to the extremities so the vital (ie. important) organs have access to enough oxygen. This process is called "Shunting" and is seen in extremes with hypovolemia.

Hypovolemia, at its worst, can result in death. As the "volume of blood" within a person decreases, so too does their Hemoglobin levels. Symptoms usually come on quickly and can be difficult to counteract.

Low Blood Volume:

Dizziness/light-headedness

Fainting/Near-syncope

Chills and Cold Hands/limbs

Cyanosis

Blue/purple coloring to the skin, usually most visible at the nail beds and lips

Result of body stopping blood flow to the area

Vitals

Heart rate will higher as the heart tries to less blood throughout the body

Will also be weaker. Possibly "thready"

Blood Pressure will be lower as the liquid (blood) filling the arteries/veins decreases

Breathing will increase as the body tries to circulate more oxygen to important organs

Hypovolemia can be temporarily stabilized by stopping the bleeding and administering intravenous (IV) fluids. This is only a temporary fix for low volume and the person will need a blood transfusion to return the lost RBC/Hemoglobin.

I (personally) have not encountered any characters with Anemia in media. Far too many characters die from blood loss to name any. If there's any character you want me to add, let me know and I'll take a look into them and add them here if they have Anemia or experience hypovolemia!

Glossary

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Tag List

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#writing resources #writng #writer resources #medical references #medical resources #whump #angst #whumptober #anemia #tw blood #cw blood

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mylonelybraincell · 9 months ago

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If you’re doing a taglist for your ref posts, I’d love to be on it! <3

Of course!

#Medical reference post #answered asks

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Concussions/Head Injuries

This is part of a greater project I'm working on to give Authors access to easily understandable medical knowledge from a first responder's view.

Glossary

Master List

Concussions are honestly the most common injury I see in writing cause while they do suck in real life and can have lasting affects, they can also heal quickly with no issues or cause fun little memory issues for your characters. (Remember: Sam is our injured character! Tumblr University has not accredited this class so please do not use this outside of fictional writing)

Cause of Injury:

A concussion is basically a bruise on the brain. The brain is suspended in cerebral fluid/CF (otherwise known as brain juice) in your skull as a cushion. When Sam's head is hit or they're shaken around like a baby rattle, the CF can't protect the brain from bounce off the walls of the skull like a bouncy ball.

Another person punching, kicking, or swinging an object at Sam's head is just as likely to cause a concussion as a fall or a car crash. As a general rule: the harder the force or the more hits involved, the worse the concussion will be.

Signs and Symptoms:

Concussions can cause all kinds of fun for you whumptober needs. If you're planning on writing from your concussed character's POV or including more details, concussions may have:

Dizziness or Light-headedness

Usually seen/described as stumbling or having trouble walking

Nausea and/or vomiting

Headache

Can be centered at the area that was hit or just their entire head

Varies in strength

Light-sensitivity

This is when light causes pain

This is also why people say using their phone after a head injury hurts

(can we say calling the wrong person for help?)

Blurred vision (or just changes in vision)

Loss of Consciousness

Unequal pupil sizes

"Blown" or large pupils that don't react to changes in light

Bumps/Lumps/Deformities

The "goose egg" from getting hit

If the hit was to the face, swelling and bruising is usually seen

An "Altered Mental Status"

This is a fancy way of saying "They aren't acting right"

Typically determined by

Who are you (Person)

Where are we (Place)

When are we (Time)

What happened (Event)

Traumatic amnesia can fall under here

Seizures

Not typical with minor concussions

Usually means something is very wrong and they need a hospital

Treatments (AGAIN THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVISE):

In real life, a hospital will usually scan your head and keep you for a short period of "Observation" (they want to be sure you don't get worse over time). The scan is used to ensure your concussion isn't something worse: a brain bleed (otherwise known as a traumatic hemohrrage or stroke)

In your writing though, you might not have your characters seek medical attention. Or maybe they live in a world without a fancy scanner. Minor concussions can heal in as little as a few days while more severe concussions take longer.

For minor concussions: Rest is usually recommended. Have someone stay with Sam to make sure he doesn't "decompensate" or get worse. Avoiding screens and activities with fast or extensive motions. If Sam wants pain medication: Acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Motrin and Advil), and Naproxen (Aleve) are NOT reccommended! These medications thin blood and can cause the concussion to get worse.

Remeber that the more damage you inflict on Sam, the more long-term affects you risk<3

If too much damage is imposed on poor Sam's brain, it is more likely to lead to a brain bleed (Traumatic Hemohrrage/Stroke) and need surgery. While a minor concussion does not usually risk death, a serious and untreated concussion or brain bleed can lead to permanent damage (Traumatic Brain Injury or otherwise) and/or death.

Characters in Media: (Watch out for spoilers!)

Dr. Derek Sheppard (Grey's Anatomy)

Ironically, Derek Sheppard was killed due to traumatic hemohrrage that was not correctly treated. Derek likely could have survived (with lasting damage) had the hospital in the show treated him properly.

Jason Grace (Heroes of Olympus)

This one may fall under speculation, but Jason was hit in the head an obsene number of times throughout the series to the point of a crack ship. Jason's repeated head trauma is likely what lead to him needing glasses by the end of HOO.

Jason Todd (DC Comics)

After getting beaten close to death with a crow bar and then blow up by Joker, Jason literally dug his way out of his grave in one rendering of the comics. In that version, Jason roamed Gotham in a catatonic/zombie like stated and spent some time in a coma. Had the Lazarus Pit not been used (Duex ex machina? Magic plot device?) Jason probably would not have gone on to be Red Hood or even a pivotal part of the comics.

Any other characters you want to add?

#medical research #concussion #writer resources #writing resources #author resources #whumptober #whump #angst

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mylonelybraincell · 9 months ago

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Hi there! I'm Cate and for the last 6 years I've worked in emergency medical services on an ambulance in the Northeastern United States. I have also been an avid fanfic reader for a long time with a love for hurt/comfort and enemy-to-caretaker. With that in mind, I want to provide a resource to writers.

With the upcoming @whumptober having a plethora of options with trauma, I want to help make the research for injuries a little easier to find and understand.

Below the cut is a long list. If there is a specific catagory you want to see sooner rather than later, send me a message or an ask. Same for if there's something you want to see that's not there.

For ease of injury descriptions "Sam" is our injuried/ill character.

If you have any questions regarding country/regional/state treatment guidelines for your fictional first responders, please reach out and I will try to point you in the right direction. This information is intended solely for use as a fictional writing resource.

DISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice nor is this a suitable substitute for training. Please do not use this information to diagnose or treat yourself for any injury or illness. Seek professional medical advice (emergency medical services, hospitals, urgent cares, tele-health, ect.) if you are injured or ill.

Glossary

Mechanism of Injury

Motor Vehicle Collsion

Motor Vehicle Vs Motor Vehicle

Character on Motorcycle/ATV

Character struck by Motor Vehicle

Character on bicycle/scooter struck by Motor Vehicle

Fall

Assault

Without Weapons

Penetrating Injuries (Stabbings)

Gunshot Wounds

Blunt Objects

Fires/Explosions

Burns

Smoke Inhalation/CO2

Explosive injuries

Head/Face/Neck/Neurological

Concussion

Stroke

Seizure

Spinal Injury

Facial Injury

Nose Bleed

Mouth/Airway/Choking

Chest/Cardiac/Respiratory

Cracked/Broken Ribs

Pneumothorax/Hemothorax

Cardiac Arrest

Pulmonary Embolism

Chest Pain

Asthma

Gastrointestinal/Urinary/Genitals

Internal Bleeding (Organ Damage)

Evisceration/Disembowlment

For genital/urinary injuries

Reproductive Systems

Kidney and Urinary Systems

Sexual Assault

Bones/Muscles

Muscle Sprain/Strain

Dislocations

Broken Bones

Radius/Ulna (forearm) and Tibula/Fibula (calf)

Humerus (upper arm) and Femur (thigh)

Pelvis/Hips

Back/Spine/Neck

Ribs/Clavicle

Fingers/Toes

Amputation

Organ Functions

Heart

Brain

Lungs

Liver

Spleen

Gastrointestinal System (stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and appendix)

Kidneys and Urinary System

Reproductive Sysems (male and female)

Special Topics

Anxiety/Panic Attacks

Blood Thinners

Suicide

Overdoses

Sexual Assault

Anemia/Hypovolemia

General Knowledge Topics

Hazardous Materials

General Mental Health

Child/Elder Abuse

Refusal of Medical Care

Basic Anatomy

Basic Patient Assessment

Blood Pressure (From my main blog)

#writer resources #writing resources #writing challenge #medical terms #author resouces #writng #whump #angst #whumptober #medic characters #medical characters #first responder characters #firefighter characters

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mylonelybraincell · 9 months ago

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Glossary for Medical Terms

Master Post

This is a Glossary for my main post. This is meant to help explain terms I might use there.

Anemia: A condition where the human body does not produce enough RBCs. (ie. Your body has room for 10 RBC but only makes 5)

Erythrocyte: Red Blood Cell; uses hemoglobin to move gases through the body

Hemoglobin: The part of red blood cells that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide

Hemorrhage: A fancy word for bleeding

Hypovolemia: literally "Low Volume" This usually means the person does not have enough Whole Blood in their body. Otherwise known as "Bleeding Out"

Leukocyte: White Blood Cell; fights infections in the body

Medical Directors: Doctors that decide what medications and procedures medical and first responders can provide.

Mechanism of Injury: An action that could lead to a person being hurt. This can include "Stabbing", "Motor Vehicle Collision", "Assault", and anything else that can result in an injury. Just because a mechanism happens, does not mean there is an injury.

Plasma: The liquid part of blood used to transport blood cells, waste, anti-bodies, hormones, Platelets, and proteins through the body

Policy/Procedure/Protocol: The big 3 P's that keep people in medical and first response from getting in trouble. They are written documents by Corporate officers, supervisors, and medical directors to keep everything operating safely

Thrombocytes: Platelets; parts of cells within the blood that cause clotting

Sickle Cell Anemia: A condition where the body produces incorrectly shaped RBCs. These cells are unable to perform their jobs but still follow the life cycle of RBC. This is a genetic condition. (ie. Your body has room for 10 RBC but 5 aren't shaped correctly. You still have 10, but only 5 work.)

Signs/Symptoms: There is a difference, but the general rule is "what is this person showing/telling me is wrong". A "sign" is what can be observed (like bleeding wounds or Sam being unsteady on his feet). A "symptom" is what Sam says is wrong ("I feel dizzy" or "I'm in pain").

Shunting: The process by which blood is re-routed to main/vital organs instead of extremities/limbs to conserve temperature and oxygen. Occurs most notably during hypothermia and hypovolemia.

Syncope: Fainting or temporary loss of consciousness

Whole Blood: Every part of the blood; About 55% plasma + 44% RBC + 1% WBC

#writing #resources #writer resources #author resouces #medical terms #writing challenge #whump #angst #ao3 #archive of our own

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mylonelybraincell · 10 months ago

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WHUMPTOBER 2024: PROMPTS LIST

Welcome to Whumptober 2024 — Seventh Time's a Charm!

Please make sure to read the Event Info and FAQ below carefully, as most of your questions will be answered there already. For everything else, you are welcome to come to our ask box or ask questions in our Discord server here.

This year’s AO3 Collection can be found here.

This year's playlist can be found here.

And the Anatomy of a Whumptober Prompt post can be found here.

We’re very excited to see the community come together for another year of Whumptober! Go wild with the prompts, and support your fellow creators - we wish you all the fun!

Best of luck and happy whumping,

Mods Vanne, Yenn, Kitty and Surro

(Text versions of the prompts, as well as event information, rules and FAQ are posted below the cut!)

Whumptober 2024 Prompt List

No. 1: RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK

Search Party | Panic Attack | "If only we could hold on.” (Icysami x Renegaderr, Strangers.)

No. 2: TRUST ISSUES

Amusement Park | Role Reversal | “You got away with the crime while the knife's in my back.” (Charlotte Sands, Rollercoaster)

No. 3: SET UP FOR FAILURE

Fingerprints | Wrongfully Arrested | "I warned you."

No. 4: HALLUCINATIONS

Hypnosis | Sensory Deprivation | “You're still alive in my head.” (Billy Lockett, More)

No. 5: SUNBURN

Healing Salve | Heatstroke | "If my pain will stretch that far." (Lottery Winners, Burning House)

No. 6: NOT REALISING THEY'RE INJURED

Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms | Healed Wrong | "It's not my blood."

No. 7: ONLY FOR EMERGENCIES

Unconventional Weapon | Magic with a Cost | "It's us or them."

No. 8: SLEEP DEPRIVATION

Isolation Chamber | Forced to Stay Awake | "Leave the lights on." (Coldplay, Midnight)

No. 9: OBSESSION

Broken Window | Bruises | “Frame me up on the wall, just to keep me out of trouble.” (Fall Out Boy, Irresistible)

No. 10: BLOW TO THE HEAD

Slurred Words | Passing Out from Pain | "I can't think straight."

No. 11: SEEING DOUBLE

Convenience Store | Loneliness | “Leave no trace behind, like you don't even exist.” (Taylor Swift, Illicit Affairs)

No. 12: STARVATION

Underground Caverns | Cannibalism | "Just a little more."

No. 13: TEAM AS A FAMILY

Familial Curse | Multiple Whumpees | "Death will do us part." (Set It Off, Partner's In Crime)

No. 14: LEFT FOR DEAD

Hunting Gear | Blackmail | “Because I want you to know what it feels like to be haunted” (tiLLie, kooL aiD mAn)

No. 15: CHILDHOOD TRAUMA

Painful Hug | Moment of Clarity | "I did good, right?"

No. 16: NECROSIS

Swamp | Wound Cleaning | "No, I can't feel anything."

No. 17: NOWHERE ELSE TO GO

Ruined Map | Shipwrecked | "We had a good run."

No. 18: REVENGE

Unreliable Narrator | Loss of Identity | “I see what's mine and take it.” (Panic! at the Disco, Emperor's New Clothes)

No. 19: BLOOD TRAIL

Abandoned Cabin | One Way Out | "Is there anybody alive out there?" (Bruce Springsteen, Radio Nowhere)

No. 20: EMOTIONAL ANGST

Shoulder to Cry On | Giving Permission to Die | "It's not your fault."

No. 21: BODY HORROR

Body Horror | Tattoo Gun | Spirit Possession | “Let the bedsheet soak up the tears.” (Apparat feat. Soap & Skin, Goodbye)

No. 22: BLEEDING THROUGH BANDAGES

Tourniquet | Reopening Wounds | "Oh that's not good."

No. 23: FORCED CHOICE

Public Display | Broken Pedestal | "I'm doing this for you."

No. 24: RADIATION POISONING

Collapsed Building | Equipment Failure | “I never knew daylight could be so violent.” (Florence + The Machine, No Light, No Light)

No. 25: SURGERY

Stitches | Being Monitored | "It's for your own good."

No. 26: NIGHTMARES

Breakfast Table | Parting Words of Regret | “I'm haunted by the lies that I have loved, the actions I have hated.” (Poe, Haunted)

No. 27: VOICELESS

Laboratory | Muzzled | “I have no mouth and I must scream.”

No. 28: DENIAL

CCTV | Exposure | "They caught me red handed."

No. 29: FATIGUE

Labyrinth | Burnout | "Who said you could rest?"

No. 30: RECOVERY

Hospital Bed | Holding Back Tears | "What have I done?"

No. 31: ASKING FOR HELP

Therapy | Making Amends | "I'm alive, I'm just not well." (Elliot Lee, Alive, Not Well.)

Alternatives List:

Body Swap

Communication Barrier

Finding Old Messages

Forgotten

Friendly Fire

Motion Sickness

No-Holds-Barred Beatdown

Regret

Secrets Revealed

Shivering

Survivor's Guilt

Time Loop

Used As Bait

Venom

Vermin

Event Info & Rules

WHUMPTOBER is a month-long, prompt-based creation challenge (think: Inktober, but whumpier). There are 31 official themes this year - one for each day of the month - which can be used, skipped, or combined in any way you’d like. They are meant to serve as inspiration without being taken literally (e.g. you don’t have to include the exact wording of prompts into your work). Feel free to run rampant on interpretation. For example, if the prompt is “flame", you could create something with reference to a candle/campfire, your character could have suffered a burn, or the flame could be a reference to an ‘old flame’ - an old relationship. It’s truly down to you!

In total, there are 4 prompts for each day. These are optional suggestions and can be used in conjunction with the theme, or as options/alternatives. We want to give everyone as much creative freedom as possible, as well as increase event accessibility for folks with triggers and squicks. There is also a list of 15 alternative prompts that can be subbed in for any day, again to give participants as much creative freedom as possible.

Creators can PRODUCE work in any media they choose, including but not limited to: writing, visual artwork, photo/video/audio edits, paper crafts and elaborate recommendation lists (not just a list of links). Creators can PARTICIPATE as much or as little as they want (i.e. you don’t have to do ALL the prompts if you don’t want to) and prompts can be used in any order. They are also free to use even after the event ends.

When uploading Whumptober content to your blog, be sure to tag it with:

#whumptober2024 …..(the event tag)

#no.1, #no.2, #no.3, …..(theme number)

#bruises, #stabbing, …..(the theme or specific prompt you chose)

#altprompt …..(if you use an altprompt, tag the post with the number of the prompt you replace)

#fandom or #OC, …..(ironman, original content, oc, etc.)

#medium …..(gifs, fic, podcast, art, etc.)

#teeth, #etc …..(trigger warnings & any additional tags. Keep in mind not to add “tw” in front but only use the word/trigger itself)

#nsfwhump …..(only for nsfw content)

#your own tags go here

PLEASE BE DILIGENT WITH YOUR TAGGING. Only properly tagged posts are considered for archiving on the official @whumptober-archive blog. They must be tagged in the order above. An elaborate post about our tagging system can be found [here]

Unfortunately, due to the sheer number of participants in recent years, we cannot guarantee your work will be archived. A random selection of properly tagged posts from all genres will be reblogged each day.

Whumpers who produce content for 31 total theme days are considered event completionists and will be tagged in a masterpost at the end of the month. A form will be published at the beginning of November asking you to tell us if you completed. This is based on trust and we will not check this.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read this before you send an ask!

TIMELINE

July: Trope voting form released. Late August: Prompt list is released for at least four weeks of preparation time. Tropes cannot be posted earlier than August 25th because of Moderator obligations in real life. (But, you know, go ahead and start writing/drawing, and add the themes in later, if you want!) September: Do as much or as little on your works as you want. You can prepare everything in advance or let September go by with vibes and start working in October. It’s up to you. October 1st: Challenge begins! A storm of whump breaks upon us all! During this time, some posts will be reblogged to the whumptober archive blog. We open the yearly AO3 collection for posting (optional). November 1st: The challenge is officially over! Completionist form opens for those who want to be included in the hall-of-fame. Early November: We release completionist and participant badges, solicit feedback, and post a hall-of-fame list of completionists by the 10th.

PARTICIPATION AND COMPLETION

Q: What counts as participation? Create or continue at least one work inspired by one of this year’s prompts. Q: What counts as completion? Creating work(s) inspired by at least one prompt from each day (or alts), for a total of 31 unique prompts. Q: Do I need to create 31 works? No. You can, if you want. Or you can create one work that you add to every day with a new prompt. Or several works that combine prompts. You can also update an existing work by adding new material with the current prompts. Q: Do I need to post my works somewhere to be a completionist or a participant? No. Q: How do you know I actually completed the challenge? We’ll take your word for it! Q: Do I have to finish my work(s) to be a completionist? No, you can post WIPs. And you’re not obligated to finish them in October, but if you want it to count towards being a completionist, you must have completed 31 prompts by the end of the month. So for example, if you’re writing a long fic and you fit 31 different prompts into the writing you did in October, it’s okay if that fic isn’t finished by the time October ends, you’ll still be a completionist. Q: Is co-writing/illustrating allowed? Yes, absolutely, and it would count towards being a completionist for both/all of you. Q: Is there a min/max limit on word count for written works? No. Q: Is there a min/max limit of quality for art? No. Q: Do I have to do something each day to be a completionist? No. You can skip days whenever you want, and as long as 31 daily prompts (or alts) are in your works done in October, you can be a completionist. For example, if you wrote a 1000-word ficlet that covers prompts in days 2, 3, and 17, you can check all three days off your list even though it’s only one work. Q: Is this challenge just for fics? No! Artworks, GIFsets, headcannons, rec lists, poetry, moodboards, or any other creative work is encouraged. Q: Can I combine Whumptober with other creation challenges? Absolutely, as long as the other challenges allow it too.

PROMPTS

Q: How do the prompts work? There are FOUR prompts per day: a theme and three ideas. You can use one, two, three, or all four prompts for each day. If you don’t like any of the daily prompts, you can substitute one of the ALT prompts instead. Q: How strictly/literally should we interpret the prompts? As literally or as figuratively as you want. For example, if the theme is WATER, that could mean drowning, waterboarding, raining, swimming, take place underwater, be lost at sea, construct a metaphor about a character’s mood that changes like a flowing river, crying, or whatever else you can think of that fits that theme. Q: Can I combine prompts? Is there a limit on how many? No limit and combine as many as you’d like. If you create a work that checks off multiple prompts, that work will count for a fill of multiple prompts. You need to address 31 different prompts to be an official completionist, but you don’t have to produce 31 separate works.

WORKS

Q: What’s whump? Hurting a character, whether that’s physically, emotionally, intellectually, psychologically, or any other way you can think of. Comfort afterwards is optional. Angst is emotional whump, so it counts. Q: How do I know if it’s whumpy enough? If your character is just mildly inconvenienced, it probably needs more whump. However, no participant has to prove whumpiness to the mods. Whatever you write is up to you. Q: What kind of characters can I create for? Anything. Generic “whumpee,” OC, PC, NPC, major characters, minor characters, or whatever you want. There are no limits. Q: Does it have to take place in a specific fandom? No, you can create works for your own worlds or for fandoms or for both. You can also create more generic or pan-fandom works. You can do cross-overs or use OCs, whatever you want. Q: Can I create AI-created works? We will not reblog or promote any works we know to be generative AI-created. Q: Is there anything we’re not allowed to write? As long as it contains whump and is based on our prompts, it’s fine. Please courtesy tag your works if you post them so people who follow the #whumptober2024 tag can filter according to their preferences. Q: What about sex, minor characters, and potentially disturbing content? You can create whatever works are legal in your country and post them accordingly. Please courtesy tag anything you think might be objectionable if you post to Tumblr so people who follow the #whumptober2024 tag can filter according to their preferences.

POSTING

Q: Where can I post my work? Post where and how you want. You don’t even have to (cross)post it to Tumblr. Just keep in mind if it’s not on Tumblr we will not be able to add it to the blog archive. There is an AO3 archive for Whumptober 2024, as well as the parent collection for works completed outside of the event. Q: Can I start posting early? You can, but this is an October event and wouldn’t it be more fun with everyone doing it at the same time? We won’t be reblogging any work predating October 1st. Q: Can I post late? Yes. For the sake of our hardworking Post Fairies, only a day’s themes will be reblogged to @whumptober-archive each day of October. But you can post whenever. Some of us are still working on and posting Whumptober fics from years ago. Q: Do I have to use your tags? Only on Tumblr and only if you want us to reblog your work on @whumptober-archive. Q: How do I have my works reblogged to the archive? Properly tagged posts will be reblogged to @whumptober-archive. If you want the official archive blog to reblog you, post on Tumblr and tag correctly (see this FAQ link for more info on tagging). Please note not all posts will be reblogged each day. Q: Can we @ you? For questions and comments, of course. We’ll be getting a flood of notifications, so if you really want us to see something send an ask. Q: Can I cross post on other blogs? Yes, multiple platforms and blogs are perfectly acceptable, as long as they allow cross-posting (to us). You can also post different works to different accounts under different names, without posting them everywhere at once. If you post some works under your main and others under an alt blog, that’s fine for completionist purposes. Q: Can I upload/repost my Whumptober content to other social media platforms? Of course! We’ve created an AO3 Collection to archive any fics posted there, which can be found here. The blog is the official archive, so please respect the personal boundaries of any whumpers in your social circle (don’t out anyone as a participant who would prefer not to be outed).

Most importantly, have fun, create, and enjoy all the whump posted this October!

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