#I’m planning on making more for some niche faves of mine that also didn’t have nice AIs

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30k messages… my boy… he’s all grown up :’)

I get why you can’t see the chats people have with AIs you’ve created but I wish I had a way to get feedback on whether or not people are enjoying chatting with him. I didn’t end up training it as thoroughly as I’d like before I went live with it, so I hope it’s not acting too weird out there.

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@advtime-theories tagged me in the love yourself challenge a few days ago so i’m gonna go ahead and do it. because i don’t write or do edits often enough to where i have favorites this post is just gonna show my fave drawings of the year. all except the last one of these are ripped from instagram art account which is where i post most of my OC/character design/personal art :^}

1. the first piece i wanna draw attention to is this little birthday cake guy.

i personally really liked doing this one because i went all-out on the lineart. also i’m really intrigued by the concept of characters wearing cakes and elaborate messy foods as hats and this drawing was basically where that niche started for me :^] also i had fun designing this guy’s outfit pattern.

2. the second one is this older one that’s from summer (i think? it’s been a while)...

i really liked this one also because of the line art but also because i had so much fun doing the hair. the problem with drawing in this particular art style for me is that it creates an unpleasant stress on my hand and it loses some of the sensory appeal that usually motivates me to draw. because i did this one so quickly i was able to really get into it without any of that and i really like the finished product

3. the third one is my side of a collab piece i did with a friend of mine of super pochaco and super sonico :^>

this was the first drawing i really started drawing cheek and elbow swirlies in so i more or less view it as a kind of mini-evolution for me. this was also about when i started making trippy colorful backgrounds and adding edited textures/accessories/etc. in which has become a really big staple for me in my digital art now.

4. fourth one isn’t necessarily a finished piece, just nice lines that kinda got me back into the swing of art in the past week or so.

there’s a wish-washy plan to finish this in motion but at the same time i’m just grateful that able to scrape together motivation enough to get past the sketch layer. it’s nothing special, just another gross looking guy with sameface syndrome but i’m happy with it :^]

5. the final one is literally the one i just posted, i.e. the only one drawn using my more messy, scratchy style and the only blog-related art on this list.

i think developing this side art style was a good thing for me. even though i didn’t churn out as much fixation content as i would’ve liked to, being able to take a break from the more thick and tedious lines of my usual art was nice. and as sloppy as it can look sometimes, i really do enjoy the distinctive spottiness of the paint bucket tool and the jagged scribbles of line. the reason i only have one of my lemongrab related arts on here is because to me they all kind of blend together. they basically represent one thing- drawing for pure sensory pleasure. every moment of making this kind of stuff, from the sketch layer to the final product is based purely in me doing what feels good rather than what looks good. and cmon. look at lsp’s little face <:^9

i’m not terribly savvy with any mutuals or friends on here so i don’t really have anybody to tag, but i did enjoy doing this challenge and reflecting a little bit. here’s to yet another year of drawing fucked up goofy looking slobbering sharp-toothed humanoid creatures :^D

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Get to Know the Writer Part 2: @tornbetween2loves

Thank you @tornbetween2loves for making this moodboard and answering these questions. I hope all of you enjoy getting to know her more as well as @strangerofbraidwood @begging-for-kamilah @sawyeroakleyscowboyhat @stopforamoment and @teamtomsato in the weeks to come.   What’s your name, gender and age (if comfortable)?

Liz, female age 42.

How did you become a part of the Choices fandom?

I downloaded the Choices app because I was bored and became obsessed with trr. I joined a couple Choices groups on Facebook and came across a few fandom members who posted links to their tumblr fics. I had set up my own blog to write an original story of mine so I started by reading fics that grabbed my interest. Soon I created a sideblog specifically for Choices and started writing myself.

How did you first develop an interest in writing fan fiction?

I had the hardest time choosing between Liam and Drake in TRR that I wanted to create a world where I didn’t have to choose. That is basically the premise of my blog and how my first fic from my first series, My Heart Torn Apart, was born. I’ve found that I love writing poly relationships and have sort of made that my niche.

What was the first piece of fan fiction you ever wrote?

It was part one of My Heart Torn Apart.

What is your favourite Choices book and why?

So this is really hard for me to pick. I love TRR, it’s the first book I’ve ever played and the book I write the most fan fiction for. However, I have to say that tcatf is my absolute favorite. I just feel like it blows all the other Choices books out of the water. Gripping storyline, great LIs and I mean come on, isn’t Kenna like the greatest MC ever??? Plus I feel like it was less diamond-costly. I also really like BB and D&D. Once again, I can’t choose.

Who are some of your favourite characters to write for and why?

Liam. I adore Liam and could write him paired with just about anyone. Olivia is also one of my faves. Especially in a Baslivia pairing. I also love writing her with Adrian, a pairing I never would’ve thought of if not for this crossover. I am now obsessed with this pairing. I can’t get enough of these two. I also love to write my Kenna x Val x Michael poly series. Those three are so much fun to write.

Which piece of fan fiction are you most proud of?

I am proud of all my fan fiction, but actually I’m most proud of the most recent part of A Story Worth Telling, Michael’s Birthday. I swear it’s the best fic I’ve ever written. I poured my heart and soul into that fic and agonized over it for a week and it shows. It’s beautiful and I’m super proud of it.

What sort of tips would you offer to a person suffering with writer’s block?

Take a break. Focus on something else. Talk to a friend about it. Sometimes talking it out can jar the ideas in your brain

What can we expect to see from you in the future?  

Lots of collaborative efforts. I enjoy writing with others and between this cross over and my other collaborative AU I’m going to be pretty busy. But I also plan on getting back to my roots. I have a few requests that still need fulfilled and will be posting new parts for all of my series very soon.

What’s your favourite thing about working on this crossover?

Definitely working with all these amazing people! I’ve made so many new friends and it’s so much fun when we all share ideas and brainstorm. We’re an awesome team and we’re producing something great. I can’t wait to see how it all comes together.

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21 Instagram Captions Ideas For When You're Totally Stumped For What To Post + Announcing New Series!

Instagram captions are so so so important and I see people ignoring this all the time. The picture is of course extremely important. Instagram is a visual platform. The photo is what captures people attention. The caption though? That's what makes them stay and maybe actually follow! I personally though have a hard time knowing what to post. I have the pictures but I have absolutely no idea what to put in the caption. That's where this post comes in! I'm going to be giving you 21 Instagram caption ideas!

Call To Action/Question After every idea I will also be including a question/call to action which you can put at the end of the post. This is extremely important if you want more engagement and comments on your post. Sometimes it's hard to know what to comment. When you ask people a question though, it makes it super easy! Also just a little pro tip, it's usually better to ask a question that's easy to answer. You might be less likely to get a response if the question is more thought provoking although this can be very good. Depends what the post is about.

Who these ideas are for: Most of these ideas will work for pretty much any general lifestyle account. It is very important to stick to your niche though. If you usually post workout content it's a bit odd if you suddenly posted a food recipe. Keep that in mind!

The ideas:

1. A little intro with some facts about you This is an awesome post to do if you're a newer account or if you have just recently gained a bunch of followers. Reintroduce yourself.  Maybe say where you live, what your name is, your hobbies, and a couple of miscellaneous facts. CTA: what are 3 fun facts about you? 2. Three of your current fave products People love to know the products you're using! Do a little roundup and share some you've been loving. You could do one or three or five! This could be a perfect opportunity to test out your product photography. This is also a good idea if you have a sponsored post you need to do for a brand. CTA: what are some of your favorite products? 3. Your go to snack I love getting new ideas and I'm sure your followers do as well! Share a fun little easy snack you love making. If you want you can share multiple and have a little roundup. :) CTA: What's your favorite snack? 4. Your fave restaurant  Went to a restaurant recently? Share it!! People love restaurant recommendations especially if you have a more local audience! You can talk about what kind of food it was, what you got, and also tips and what to and not to get. CTA: what's one of your favorite restaurants? 5. Tell about your day I'm telling you, people love just simple day updates. I honestly thought people would get bored hearing about my day every day but they didn't?! Ummm what?! And I promise your life is probably more exciting than mine. Talk about what you were feeling and what you did and what made you sad or happy. Just give a little insight into your mind and life. CTA: what's something that made you smile today? 6. An event you're excited for Maybe you have a concert coming up or a performance you're in that you're super excited for. Talk about it! If you're nervous literally say that. People are so so so supportive and will say all of the good lucks. This is also good because when you post about the event people already know it's happening so they will be more interested. They will want to know how it went. CTA: What's something that you're currently excited about? 7. Recap of event you went to Aka the after of the above! Share how it went and show all of the picsssss. If it made you super happy USE ALL CAPS. People love to see real emotion and if you seem super happy they will also get excited. It's like people who have a contagious laugh. Except. Well. Online! CTA: have you been to any fun events lately? 8. Your favorite classes in school  You can do this one if you're in school or even if you have already graduated. I think a lot of times we totally separate our online and school lives, but you don't have to. I also think knowing what someone likes to do in school can tell a lot about a person and also show your audience some new interests they maybe didn't know you had. For example whenever I tell people I take theater and broadcast journalism they're like, "Oh my gosh. That's so cool!" CTA: what was/is your favorite class in school? 9. Your favorite songs Sharing every single song you listen to on your story can be a bit annoying. I think an actual post is a good place to share music though! Round up five of your absolute favorite songs and share them!! I personally am always looking for new music recommendations and I'm sure your followers are as well. CTA: What's your current favorite song? I always want recommendations! 10. Tips for school If you have an audience that is mainly in school share your tips! It's really helpful. You don't even have to be graduated or a senior to share your tips. I was helping my siblings start school when I was like in third grade. It's not like they said thank you but I'm sure I was very helpful. CTA: what grade are you in? 11. Movie/book review If you like movies or books and are always giving reviews to your friends who maybe don't care put that hobby to good use! Share your fave new movie with your followers. Scream about the adorable ships. Fandoms are powerful. Use that to your advantage. CTA: what is one of your favorite movies/books? 12. Talk about where you/your family is originally from  I personally think this is really interesting. Especially in the US there are people from everywhere. And you might not know it just from looking at them. If your family has cool traditions share them!! Maybe you eat different food than a lot or your friends. Share itttt. CTA: where are you from? 13. Fun things to do in your city Like the restaurant one, this is good if you have a more local audience. Share your fave things to do and just fun places in your city from a local. CTA: where do you live? 14. Tips on being productive This is always helpful. To literally everyone. Everyone wants to be productive. And like the one about school, you don't have to be an expert. You can just the share your personal things that you do to help you be productive and maybe help someone along the way. CTA: what is your top tip for being productive? 15. Instagram tips If someone is on instagram they probably want grow there instagram which means reading tips would be very helpful. I have multiple insta friends who have done whole little series on instagram tips and like how to grow and they seem to do really well. CTA: favorite app? 16. Talk about your new blog post/youtube video/any new project  This is probably an of course but I thought I would still list it!! If you have any other social medias besides instagram, then they should all be connected!! Share your new stuff across all platforms. CTA: have you checked out my new post? 17. Talk about some of your fave Instagram accounts Just talk and scream about your faves and tag them. People love following suggestions! Plus you could make this a collab with someone and y'all could both give each other shoutouts. Or maybe the person you tag might see the post and like. That is always so cool. And you can get people to tag there faves which brings even more people to the post. CTA: what are some of your favorite instagram accounts? Tag them! 18. Art  If you are an artist first of all shoutout to you because I have no art skill, second the world needs to see that talent. If you have more of a lifestyle/ascetic feed it might be hard to incorporate art but if you don't want to make a whole other accounts it's totally possible. Play around with it! CTA: would you call yourself an artist? Should I post more art? 20. DIY instructions/show of a cute DIY  If you are into being creative and making cute DIYs off of Pinterest, totally show them off on the gram. I am personally very bad at making things look cute so I could never haha. If you have that talent though, use ittttttttt. I love the fun little DIY videos on instagram. CTA: what DIY should I do next? 21. Answer questions people usually ask you/ask for questions on your story If you've been online long enough you probably have gotten people asking questions. If you've been online super long, then you've probably gotten repeat questions. Take a moment to answer them!! Plus then, if someone asks you again, you can just refer to the post. If you don't get a lot of questions, use the questions feature on your story. This is a great way for you to help your audience and produce content they actually want/share more about yourself. CTA: What is something you have always wanted to ask me? 22. Share a fun/inspiring quote Quotes do weirdly well on instagram!! Plus there are numerous ways to do them. You could edit one onto a pic you're already planning on posting, make a separate graphic, or just put it in the caption. One thing about quote posts is that they're more likely to get shared. CTA: tag someone who inspires you!

I hope you liked that post because I'm officially announcing a new series on my blog!! I get so many questions about instagram so now I'm going to be doing a bunch of posts on it. :) I have at least 3 posts in my little Instagram 101 series planned out but I would love to do more. Comment down below any insta questions you have/things you want me to write about! I want to do posts that are actually helpful to you lovely people. :)

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