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And here they are…

The New York Times has counted down the Top 100 Movies of the 20th Century (so far). Watch one of them!

It's a month of superhero releases with Superman and Fantastic Four both hitting cinemas. Watch a superhero film.

Back to the Future turns 40 this month! Watch any movie involving time travel or a time loop. Some suggestions.

On the flip side, watch a movie set across the course of a single day. Some suggestions.

Watch a movie where a character has to assume the identity of someone they're not, whether through accident, performance or espionage. Some suggestions.

Watch a movie set in the third decade of the 20th Century (1920-1929). Some suggestions.

Apparently the last Saturday of July is National Dance Day! Watch any movie that features dancing, dancers or a dance sequence. Some suggestions.

It's also the Day of the Cowboy, so watch a western. Some suggestions.

Pick an era from this list of the Cinematic History of the World and watch a movie from it .

Watch a movie adapted from a comic book, manga or graphic novel.

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Bao (2018) | dir. Domee Shi

a Chinese mother is struggling to transition to life as an empty nester when she accidentally creates a giggling, cooing anthropomorphized dumpling. 

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13 GOING ON 30 2004, dir. Gary Winick

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Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011) dir. Jennifer Yuh Nelson

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The Departed (2006)

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Ready! 😁

June is Pride Month! Watch any LGBTQI+ film. Some suggestions.

June also marks the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, and the Winter Solstice in the Southern one. Watch any film that encapsulates either season. Some summer suggestions. Some winter suggestions.

The John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, comes out this month. Watch any female-led action film.

Two horror sequels also come out this month in Megan 2.0 and 28 Years Later! Watch any sequel.

Watch a movie about a birth or a death. Some birth suggestions. Some death suggestions.

Watch a movie set in the second decade of the 20th Century (1910-1919). Some suggestions.

Watch a classic sci-fi/fantasy film. Some suggestions.

Jaws turns 50 this month! Watch a shark movie!

Hell, on that note, watch any movie Steven Spielberg was involved in (including in an uncredited role).

Watch a movie adapted from a real person's life.

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Was worried I wasn’t gonna make it but I did! 🤗

1. It's Mother's Day this month. Watch any movie about mothers or motherhood. Some suggestions. 2. It's also Cinco de Mayo this month! Watch a Mexican film. Some suggestions. 3. Annnd Cannes Film Festival is this month too. Watch any film that screened at the iconic festival. 4. Watch a movie about marriage or divorce. 5. Find a movie you love off this list, and watch it's foreign film recommendation 6. Watch a movie set in the first decade of the 20th Century (1900-1909) Some suggestions. 7. Watch a film involving a plane, a train, or an automobile. 8. The latest Mission Impossible comes out this month. Watch any action film. Some suggestions. 9. Annnd on the flipside, watch an indie film. Some suggestions. 10. Watch a movie adapted from a game (either board game or video game). Some suggestions.

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Moral Dilemmas That Will Mess Up Your Character

» They witness a crime but helping the victim means exposing a secret that could ruin someone they love.

» They could save someone’s life… but only by hurting someone else.

» They’re offered everything they’ve ever wanted, by the worst person they know.

» They have to lie to protect someone, but the lie costs someone else dearly.

» They can bring justice, but only by breaking a promise.

» They’re given power, but to keep it, they have to become what they hate.

» They have the chance to take revenge, and it would be so easy. So satisfying.

» They’re the only one who knows the truth, but telling it would destroy someone’s faith.

» They could protect the many, by sacrificing the one. And the one matters to them.

» They promised not to get involved, but walking away would haunt them forever.

» They were wrong  and admitting it now will shatter their credibility.

» They’re asked to forgive, and they know the person doesn’t deserve it.

» They have to pick a side, but both sides are flawed. Both will cost them something.

» They want to help, but they’re not sure it’s their place.

» They said they’d never become their parent and now they’re staring in the mirror, wondering if they already have.

» They catch their friend doing something terrible, but they owe them everything.

» They can’t tell if they’re protecting someone, or controlling them.

» They get what they want, but someone else suffers for it.

» They promised to keep a secret, but now someone innocent is getting hurt.

» They fall in love and realize it compromises everything they believe in.

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Barbie (2023) Dir. Greta Gerwig

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You came back. Nobody gets left behind LILO AND STITCH (2002) Dir. Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois

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Writing Tips Master Post

Edit: Some posts may be deleted

Character writing/development:

Character Arcs

Making Character Profiles

Character Development

Comic Relief Arc

Internal Conflict

Character Voices

Creating Distinct Characters

Creating Likeable Characters

Writing Strong Female Characters

Writing POC Characters

Building Tension

Writing Grumpy x Sunshine Tropes

Writing Sexuality & Gender

Writing Manipulative Characters

Writing Mature Young Characters

Plot devices/development:

Intrigue in Storytelling

Enemies to Lovers

Alternatives to Killing Characters

Worldbuilding

Misdirection

Things to Consider Before Killing Characters

Foreshadowing

Narrative (+ how to write):

Emphasising the Stakes

Avoid Info-Dumping

Writing Without Dialogue

1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective

Fight Scenes (+ More)

Transitions

Pacing

Writing Prologues

Dialogue Tips

Writing War

Writing Cheating

Writing Miscommunication

Writing Unrequited Love

Writing a Slow Burn Btwn Introverts

Writing Smut

Writing Admiration Without Attraction

Writing Dual POVs

Worldbuilding:

Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider

Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds

Book writing:

Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series

A & B Stories

Writer resources:

Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs

Online Writing Resources

Outlining/Writing/Editing Software

Translation Software for Writing

Writer help:

Losing Passion/Burnout

Overcoming Writer's Block

Fantasy terms:

How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)

Naming Elemental Races

Naming Fire-Related Races

How To Name Fantasy Places

Ask games:

Character Ask Game #1

Character Ask Game #2

Character Ask Game #3

Miscellaneous:

Writing Tips

Writing Fantasy

Miscommunication Prompts

Variety in Sentence Structure (avoiding repetition)

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The Eagles are coming! And many voices answered crying: The Eagles are coming! The Eagles are coming! The hosts of Mordor looked up and wondered what this sign might mean. There came Gwaihir the Windlord, and Landroval his brother, greatest of all the Eagles of the North, mightiest of the descendants of old Thorondor, who built his eyries in the inaccessible peaks of the Encircling Mountains when Middle-Earth was young. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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How to Make Fictional Settings Real (Even If You’re Faking the Whole Thing)

➤ Real Estate Listings (Yes, Seriously)

Looking up local listings in a place similar to your fictional town or city gives you surprising insight—average home styles, neighborhood layouts, what “affordable” means in that region, even local slang in the listings. + Great for,  grounding your setting in subtle realism without hitting readers over the head with exposition.

➤  Google Street View (Time to Creep Around Like a Setting Spy)

Drop into a random street in a town that resembles your fictional setting. Walk around virtually. Notice what's boring.Trash cans, streetlights, sidewalk cracks, old ads. + Great for: figuring out what makes a setting feel “normal” instead of movie-set polished.

➤  Local Newspapers or Small Town Reddit Threads

Want voice? Culture? Weird local drama? This is where it lives. What’s in the classifieds? What’s pissing people off at town hall? + Great for: authentic small-town flavor, conflict inspiration, and the kind of gossip that fuels subplot gold.

➤ Fantasy Map Generator Sites (Even for Contemporary Settings!)

Not just for epic quests. Generating a map, even a basic one, can help you stop mentally teleporting your characters between places without any sense of space or distance.+ Great for: figuring out how long it takes to get from the protagonist’s house to that cursed gas station.

➤  Music from or Inspired by the Region/Culture

Even fictional cities deserve a soundtrack. Listen to regional or cultural playlists and let the vibe soak into your setting. What kind of music would be playing in your character’s world? + Great for: writing atmospherically and getting in the right emotional headspace.

➤  Online Menus from Local Diners, Restaurants, or Cafés

You want a setting that tastes real? Look at what people are actually eating. + Great for: writing scenes with meals that aren’t just “some soup” or “generic coffee.” (Also, bonus points for fictionalizing weird specials: “Tuesday Fish Waffle Night” is canon now.)

➤  Yelp Reviews (Especially the One-Star Ones)

Looking for a spark of chaos? One-star Yelp reviews will tell you what your characters complain about and where the best petty drama lives. + Great for: worldbuilding quirks, local tensions, and giving your town character.

➤  Real Estate “Before/After” Renovation Blogs

You’ll find the bones of houses, historical details, and how people preserve or erase the past. + Great for: backstory-laced settings, haunted houses, or any structure that’s more than just a place, it’s a story.

➤  Old Travel Books or Tourism Brochures

Especially the outdated ones. What used to be considered “the pride of the town”? What’s still standing? What was erased? + Great for: layering a setting with history, especially for second-generation characters or stories rooted in change.

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LILO AND STITCH (2002) Dir. Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois

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- Don't be afraid. - I'm not afraid. It's the Wizard who should be afraid of me.

WICKED (2024) dir. Jon M. Chu

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Enchanted dir. Kevin Lima | 2007

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1. It's Mother's Day this month. Watch any movie about mothers or motherhood. Some suggestions. 2. It's also Cinco de Mayo this month! Watch a Mexican film. Some suggestions. 3. Annnd Cannes Film Festival is this month too. Watch any film that screened at the iconic festival. 4. Watch a movie about marriage or divorce. 5. Find a movie you love off this list, and watch it's foreign film recommendation 6. Watch a movie set in the first decade of the 20th Century (1900-1909) Some suggestions. 7. Watch a film involving a plane, a train, or an automobile. 8. The latest Mission Impossible comes out this month. Watch any action film. Some suggestions. 9. Annnd on the flipside, watch an indie film. Some suggestions. 10. Watch a movie adapted from a game (either board game or video game). Some suggestions.