#CharacterGrowth

[joyffree]

The Lobster Trap (The Seaport Series, #1) Contemporary Romance by Heidi McLaughlin and Kassidy Maye Audiobook Release

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin takes you to the classic New England Coast for a summertime beach romance that leaves you yearning for love, a boat . . . a cup of clam chowdah!

[jrfpstudio123]

**Love Scene from "Come Early Morning"**

In "Come Early Morning," a tender love scene unfolds between the protagonists as they navigate the complexities of their emotions and vulnerabilities. Set in the quiet, intimate atmosphere of a small-town evening, the scene is beautifully crafted to highlight the raw and genuine connection between the characters.

Lucy, a woman grappling with her past and struggling to open up, finally allows herself to be vulnerable with Cal, the kind-hearted man who has patiently shown her what true affection feels like. As they sit together on the porch, the soft glow of the setting sun casts a warm hue over their faces, emphasizing the sincerity of their emotions.

Their conversation starts hesitantly, with Lucy expressing her fears and insecurities, and Cal reassuring her with gentle, understanding words. As the night deepens, they find themselves moving closer, their hands intertwined, and their eyes locked in a shared moment of trust. The chemistry between them is palpable, a silent testament to the depth of their feelings.

The scene reaches its emotional peak when Cal tenderly brushes a strand of hair from Lucy's face, leaning in to kiss her with a mix of passion and tenderness. It's a moment of pure connection, where words are no longer necessary. The kiss is slow and meaningful, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter for both of them—a chapter filled with hope, healing, and the promise of love.

Their embrace continues, filled with a sense of security and mutual respect. The background fades, leaving the focus solely on their shared intimacy and the powerful bond they are forging. This love scene in "Come Early Morning" is a poignant and heartfelt depiction of two souls finding solace in each other's arms, ready to face the future together.

#ComeEarlyMorning #LoveScene #RomanticDrama #MovieDescription #TenderMoments #EmotionalConnection #IntimateSetting #CharacterGrowth #HealingThroughLove

[ancientroyalblood]

Creating Complex Characters: Balancing Flaws and Virtues

Characters are the heart and soul of any narrative. Crafting multi-dimensional and relatable characters involves striking a delicate balance between their flaws and virtues. Let’s explore the art of creating complex characters that resonate with readers. Understanding Character Complexity Complex characters mirror the nuances of real people. They possess a blend of strengths, weaknesses,…

[incorrectskyrimquotes]

I ran into teldryn sero and didn't assault him this time btw #charactergrowth

[lostelfwriting]

Pole Dancers you say? 👀

Yeaaaah, that one was supposed to be short and easy smut but someone had to add some background, some charactergrowth, and all those details... And then that someone lost passion before she even got to the smut.

The music that starts playing is slow. Violin and some kind of flute. It is the exact opposite of Hob’s song from yesterday, which had been a few years old pop song. This music sounds like it came from the past, or even from another world, where elves live in the forests and dragons soar in the sky.

The performer shakes off a hoodie from his shoulders, revealing his naked upper body. On the bottom, he is wearing sinfully tight black pants. Lastly, he slips out of his shoes and grabs the hanging pole.

The atmosphere shifts. Hob distantly notices that the hall is silent, all of the conversations trailing off as the performer pulls himself up, letting the pole spin in the air with his weight. Somehow, the pace matches the rhythm of the song perfectly, which Hob can only admire. When he tried the flying pole, it was always moving too fast or too slow, never obeying him. But this man has more control over the pole than Hob has over his own thoughts.

With the time that he wasted on dramatically undressing, the performer only has a minute to do his thing, but that doesn’t seem to bother him. Hob keeps expecting some bold, grand gesture – a dangerous trick, hanging upside down, or even a spilt – but nothing like that comes. That is not to say that what the dancer is doing is not impressive, because it is very impressive, but it is… natural. A performance to please the soul and not to win the audience.

[chemicalarospec]

look as someone with medium sized soft breasts it really bothers me when people portray bras as Evil Tools of Oppression that you will chose to frequently forgo once you're (a) Liberated (Woman). I wear a bra every day not because like. men tell me to. or like. i don't want my unfairly sexualized nips to show.

I wear a bra every day because it gives me support. Because otherwise I can't jump without it hurting -- any movement that makes my breasts swing makes the skin stretch, which can be a little painful. I wear a bra (or binder) every day because it makes clothes fit comfortably and I like the way it makes my body look. Going without a bra is not comfortable for me -- for one reason, I don't like wearing pajamas all day long and not wearing a bra puts me in that mentality, but in the same way I enjoy dressing up, I enjoy wearing a bra. (Edit: originally I forgot but they also stop me from feeling my sweaty skin stick together! big win!) But even regardless, my bra is a bag for my two hanging sacks of fat on my chest; it's convenient.

(PS: If your bra hurts, it's too small. Wear it looser or get a bigger one!)

Edit: I have more context for this post in the reblogs but I definitely let it overemphasize my personal feelings when the point I didn't realize I was trying to make was "bras are objects that serve a purpose besides a oppression; it is entirely reason for even a Liberated Feminist to chose to wear a bra". Also I was trying on my binder a different way and realized it's actually not too uncomfortable to not wear a bra with some shirts (may also depend on where in cycle) (I don't think wearing any short of shrug/sweater over would be comfortable though. I don't really like the way it looks but I may pick up lounging like this. #charactergrowth

[venomgender]

i no longer immediately find every blonde man ever unattractive btw #charactergrowth

[quatregats]

List 5 things that make you happy, then put this in the askbox for the last 10 people who reblogged from you! <33

Aww thank you!

My friends and family

My cat

The nice weather we've been having! (Moved south and now I am no longer a spring hater #charactergrowth)

Getting to talk to people in Catalan :D

Finding new music I like

[outrunningthedark]

"If Tim is “no longer involved” with OG, there’s less of a chance his influence can fuck things up for the fandom."

Me, to whoever unironically believing that: Kristen Reidel and Buck's cheating/sperm donor drama hello? Anyone?

She's picked as the co-showrunner because Tim likes her brand of drama the most. Why haven't people realized that? Is being a "911 writers' stan" cloud the judgment so much?

I don't think it's about "stanning" a show runner as much as it is wanting or trying to promote the belief that their choices have a purpose that matches the fandom's, especially when a lot of the activity in this space comes from people who write fics and paragraphs worth of analysis and speculation. If Tim was still dividing his time between both shows or there was no spinoff, you wouldn't see the "good riddance" reaction going around since s4 of LS started. They'd *have* to put their faith in him because there would be no backup plan. This is evident in the "defense" of the two story lines you mentioned. Buck cheating was (from a fandom POV) supposed to spell the downfall of BT. It did not. It was also supposed to be an indication of Buck's "regression" and inevitable breakdown. It was neither of those things. Mainly because Eddie's breakdown followed immediately after and Buck had to be on his best behavior to care for Chris/offer Eddie emotional support. Now that the arc is closed, nobody brings it up because it added nothing to his story. BT broke up because TayKay's work got in the way, giving people the excuse to harp on about terrible they were together or she was as a person. (We were never supposed to like her for him or them together. Maaaaybe if the fandom wasn't celebrating her #charactergrowth in s4 and pushing the idea that she would stay on as a platonic friend, the trajectory of the relationship could have gone differently, but alas. They were duped.)

With the sperm donor arc, the initial thought process (my preferred outcome, obv) was that Buck wouldn't actually go through with it because he'd realize he isn't built for not being a constant presence in his bio kid's life. And for the bloggers who think they know everything, it doesn't make sense if canon!Buddie isn't the outcome. (A lot less likely now that the spotlight is on another couple. Can't have social media talking about Buddie and Buddie only.) Making a rash decision, but then having the universe "scream" via failed donor attempts or having Buck speak to someone from his family about the mistake he'd be making and then he realizes he shouldn't do it, would have been a good story, absolutely. Stop doing things for other people, Buck! Do them for you! Because you understand your worth now! But here we are months later and: - His attempt at helping make a baby was successful, and proven successful in the 6A finale, meaning we're nowhere near the end. - The show runner was already talking about the impending birth in her s5 post-mortem interviews. Unless it turns out that Connor was able to impregnate his wife (still rooting for this no matter how unlikely, especially when the reaction could have changed what was meant to happen down the line) there's gonna be a kid, and it will be biologically Buck's. IMO, the people who will still "applaud" the story line if it turns out Buck has a kid out there somewhere are the ones who want to see him with his "own family" because Chris isn't actually his. (Apparently "the family we chose" doesn't apply when there's an option for Big Man, Tiny Baby? Okay.) But to everyone else? RED FLAG. Kristen would not create a fictional child just to never bring it up again. It's easy drama. Also, the audience is going to know that Buck has someone else with his DNA. They are going to be thought of as "his kid", not Christopher, until canon says otherwise. It's a way to appease a certain part of the base in the event that Buddie goes canon because at least he got to have one of his own, right? And honestly, it works in the opposite scenario - Buddie remaining friends throughout - because TPTB have no way of knowing how long OG will run for or how long OS will stick around. If Buck gets a LI that's not Eddie, there may not be time for a pregnancy plot.

[joyffree]

From the New York Times bestselling author of Forever My Girl: The Motion Picture, Heidi McLaughlin takes you to the classic New England Coast and immerses you in a tale of art, romance and the magic of a beachside romance.

Eloise Harris, a talented artist, returns to her beloved hometown of Seaport after years away. With her aunt's prestigious art showcase, the "Endless Summer Exhibit," on the horizon, Eloise is determined to make her mark and catch the attention of art school deans. Little does she know that this summer will be filled with unexpected love and life-changing decisions.

Kiel Collier finds himself in Seaport for an extended family vacation, seeking solace by the sea as his mother battles illness. But when he crosses paths with Eloise on the pier, their lives intertwine in ways neither of them could have imagined. From stolen glances to secret rendezvous, they embark on a passionate affair against the backdrop of sunsets and sandy shores.

[organizedchaotics]

-read new bookseries -fall for the main protagonists brother -figure out that there is a metric ton of missed potential in charactergrowth for both of the siblings -find out the brother dies in vol 6...............

-Get SO upset, you rewrite the characters, and put them in fanfic scenarios, so they can grow and still have their adventures/misadventures -just continue to rewrite because its fun and balm for your soul -eventually give them both new names and remove them from the original world setting to instill them in your own. -Essentially turn them into OCs -do not write 50 shades Anyway, meet Archimedes and Bertrum Waterfield and their Butler Charles

Not sure how much I will do with them, but the ideapool sure looks deep

[ancientroyalblood]

Building Believable Relationships: Writing Convincing Romances

Romance is a genre that thrives on the emotional intricacies of relationships, making readers swoon, laugh, cry, and hope alongside the characters. Crafting believable and authentic romances is an art that goes beyond mere chemistry; it requires a delicate balance of depth, realism, and emotional resonance. Let’s delve into the nuances of creating compelling relationships that resonate with…

[spitfountain]

my first ttrpg experience WAS dnd and it was like. fine. but only because i had nothing else to compare it to. i remember being frustrated about how long it took to get through a skirmish when everyone was much more interested in story and character but hey you gotta hack goblins before u can have shenanigans that's just the way it works!!!!!!!! and then i played Dungeon World and was like wow this is exactly the same but its so nice how streamlined this all is and how easy it is to understand the ruleset and its so neat how the game prioritizes players interacting with eachother and how failure is something that gives you experience points since that makes for really interesting charactergrowth. and then i played a bunch of other games and had so much fun with them. and then my really great ttrpg group that i've had nothing but exceptionally great collaborative experiences with attempted a back to basics dnd run and i was so bored and mad and exasperated the entire time because it was just 47849595 hours of listening to people hit or miss combat rolls before we could back to the FUN INTERACTIVE STORY PROGRESSING PARTS of the game. such a shitty system only fun if you're a guy who likes to crunch numbers and constantly replay the same game again and again just to see how different strategies pan out. absolute dogshit for beginners and even worse if you're a guy who gets into ttrpg bc u like the collaborative aspect of creating a world together with other people. never again will I subject myself to the abysmal torture of playing such a decrepit agonizing awful monotonous system i will flip that fuckjng table over and kill everyone in the room including myself

[dragynkeep]

yeah what you said reminds me of the how i met your mother finale and how people were pissed at the last part despite it being planned for years because it was major character regression the writers came up with ideas /arcs/charactergrowth that they couldnt have planned originally so them keeping to the plan came off like regression.

I've never watched HIMYM, it just neve interested me, but I do know just how disliked the finale was.