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thealchemistbae · 17 days ago

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Part of Fortune Degree Meanings 🍀

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The POF is about how and where you strike GOLD, feel naturally lucky, and effortlessly attract abundance when you lean into it.

🌈: 0° -> You're a natural talent at creating wealth from scratch or inheriting a legacy. New beginnings bring big wins. Every time you try something brand new, the universe rewards you. First to market, early investor, or building a brand from the ground up.

🌈: 1° -> Success comes when you stand alone. Your independence is magnetic. People are drawn to your solo vibe. Think: Solo entrepreneur, lone creator, self-made mogul.

🌈: 2° -> Money follows when you're in the right vibe. You attract wealth through community, aesthetics, or softness. Think: content creator, artist, or someone who gets gifted just for existing.

🌈: 3° -> Your voice, content or writing = gold. Speaking, podcasting, scripts, books, or anything with your words brings the bag. Pitch ideas...they'll hit.

🌈: 4° -> Money flows when you connect to your roots. Family businesses, real estate, or honoring your ancestry could unlock generational wealth. Sentiment = success.

🌈: 5° -> You get paid to be seen. Charisma, entertainment, and creative expression make you $$$. Think: acting, modeling, influencing, or running a show.

🌈: 6° -> You're the queen of systems. Passive income from routines, health regimens, digital products, or service-based offers that solve problems.

🌈: 7° -> Wealth flows through relationships. Business partners, romantic collabs, or social connections open doors. Think: referrals, collabs, marriage to money.

🌈: 8° -> You get luck through shadow work, sex, appeal, and taboo wisdom. Therapy, transformation, manifestation coaching or $ex work = actual income paths.

🌈: 9° -> You get luck and fortune to teach, travel or publish. Courses, online education, spiritual teachings, or anything that expands mine is your jackpot.

🌈: 10° -> Boss energy. You’re here to run empires. Real-world success through business, status, long-term investments, and strategy. Get corporate or build your own.

🌈: 11° -> You make money by being ahead of your time. Tech, trends, astrology, or community-centered biz is your path. Think: influencer meets innovator.

🌈: 12° -> Spiritual, psychic, artistic, and dreamy income streams. You can literally get paid from dreams, intuition, art, or divine downloads.

🌈: 13° -> You profit when you shake sh*t up. Say what people won’t, do what they fear. Your authenticity is rebellious and people PAY for your truth.

🌈: 14° -> There’s something magical about your wealth. You’re protected. Money shows up just in time. Trust the divine timing; you’re spiritually aligned with success.

🌈: 15° -> You are magnetic AF. People want to watch you, follow you, and throw money your way just for showing up. Fame, clout, and visibility = wealth.

🌈: 16° -> You profit by solving deep problems — either through service, healing, or creative problem-solving. Fix a broken system, and you’ll build your fortune.

🌈: 17° -> Your ideas literally turn into income. Brilliant, future-forward strategies = passive cash. You may also attract benefactors who fund your vision.

🌈: 18° -> You turn pain into profit. Period. Your hardest experiences become the very thing that makes you rich. Use your transformation to help others.

🌈: 19° -> Your voice is a weapon. You inspire, influence, and sell with speech. Speaking, hosting, consulting, or coaching can bring you massive wealth.

🌈: 20° -> You’re here to do soulful, purpose-driven work. Your fortune is tied to your spiritual calling. Money comes when you follow your mission.

🌈: 21° -> Main character energy. Luck finds you in the spotlight, in front of a camera, or when you embrace your larger-than-life personality. Fans = funds.

🌈: 22° -> You’re meant to build wealth through serious mastery. Authority, certifications, and real-world expertise = your golden ticket.

🌈: 23° -> Networking queen/king. You meet one person and BOOM…doors open. Events, socials, and group energy = money magnets.

🌈: 24° -> You’re here to make soft, sensual, and intuitive money. Feminine energy, aesthetics, and pleasure-based business = jackpot.

🌈: 25° -> You get paid from the cosmos. Astrology, energy work, divination, or being your weird, wonderful self attracts wealth from magical places.

🌈: 26° -> You’re meant to pass something down. Building a brand, inheritance, or generational wealth is your path. Think: queen of the family empire.

🌈: 27° -> You create wealth with intention. Your mindset is your moneymaker. Vision boards, rituals, scripting? They actually work for you.

🌈: 28° -> You know how to mix seduction with success. Business + pleasure = $$$. You’re intuitive, strategic, and irresistible in the boardroom or bedroom.

🌈: 29° -> You’ve lived many lifetimes and now you’re here to collect. This is master energy; your fortune shows up through power, endings, and full-circle moments. One big transformation will unlock your ultimate bag.

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quokkaholic · 4 months ago

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Aquarium Guy h.j

Warnings/ tags: Pure delulu fluff, gn reader (if you consider guy neutral, which I do obv), little cussing. Minimally proofed

Synopsis: You work for a hobby aquarium store that offers in-home installation. After Han impulse buys a fish tank online, he sets up an appointment with you to help set it up, which leads to many subsequent appointments definitely for the fish and not to have an excuse to see you. (romance anime style with mutual pining and slight angst that could easily be solved by communicating your feelings with nothing but a sweet confession at the end. where all my romance lovers at? 🙋👋)

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After loading your supplies into the comically large, industrial strength waggon you have to use to carry all your heavy and expensive equipment and lugging it through the halls of the high class apartment complex, you are out of breath as you press the doorbell outside of the door of the apartment number you have written on crumpled piece of paper in your pocket. The size of the tank and location are all the information you had received form your deadbeat manager leaving you to pack way more fixings than are necessary to ensure the customer had options. The lack of details could very well be due to the customers indecisiveness or simply not knowing enough to have opinions yet, but it's more likely that your manager didn’t even care enough to ask about it. In this job, you are more often than not setting up tanks for people with no experience keeping fish, and many don’t even want to learn; they just want living art in their homes. It gives you a job, but you often end up working with snooty people. You have no reason to expect anything less today. As you wait for the customer to answer the door, you go into customer service mode, thickening your skin in case you are to be barked at and ordered around for the next few hours and going over your script in your head.

A chipper but cautious voice comes from the speaker above the button asking of your identity, and your mind races with uncertainty. Are you at the wrong place? As you reach for the paper with the address in your pocket, you nervously answer,

“This is y/n from The Fish Bowl; I’m here for the appointment booked to this address...”

“Oh shi..” is all you hear before shuffling on the other side of the door, and it is flung open. To your surprise, a breathtaking man in casual attire opens the door completely destroying the image of a crotchety well-to-do you had been preparing for. You’re always a bit nervous about home visits, but the fact that he’s got to be around your age, and his casual demeanor mixed with his kind features, puts you at ease.

“So sorry, please come in! Let me help you.”

“Don’t worry I got it. It's my job” you respond, pulling the cart behind you. The place is decorated simply but it's still homey. He lets you know the tank will be in his room as he leads you there. The space is by no means dirty, but it's obviously lived in, which is honestly nice to see when most of the houses you end up at are sterile and maintained that way as a show of status.

“Sorry it's a mess, I may have forgotten I booked this…” his words trail off with a nervous smile.

“This is NOT dirty; I think your room is very cute and nice, but if you need me to come back another time, that's more than fine. What day would work better for-?” He cuts you off slightly panicky,

“No! No, today is great! Plus you’re already here; I just booked it on impulse and it slipped my mind. I’m sorry, again, but I’m really excited about this!”

“Please stop apologizing! I’m working for you today,” you say as you begin rifling through your supplies, hastily getting to work before you make things even more awkward. Han takes a seat on his bed. You work in silence, removing the basic items to get started with.

“You really think my room is cute?” There's a coyness to his voice.

“For sure! It has a lot of character. I really like that,” you say glazing around the room, eyes landing on stacks of manga, old game consoles, and multiple guitars before landing on the large empty tank resting on a desk along the wall opposite his bed and continuing,

“The aquarium is gonna look really sick in here,” a huge smile spreads across his face,

“That's what I'm saying! My friends think it's just another stupid purchase. I’ll admit, I buy a lot of useless stuff online, but this is not one. It's gonna be legendary.”

Having to help him though the decisions of what style filter and aquascaping he wants, you quickly learn how indecisive Han is. His answers to every question flip flopping back and forth for an eternity with a million questions about your experience and personal tanks and your opinions, often landing on whatever you say you have or like. If he wasn’t so cute and sweet, you’d probably be annoyed by now. His genuine curiosity and lust for knowledge are beyond endearing.

Many of your clients barely speak to you beyond the bare minimum, a lot aren’t even home while you're there, but Han casually lounges in the room chatting away. You can feel him watching your every move; it made you a bit nervous at first, but it quickly became obvious that he is just enthralled by the process, frequently commenting little ‘woah’s and ‘It's just like the video I saw!’

When the set up is done, he helps you fill the tank with water and pack up your equipment. Once the hard work is done, you give him the run down accompanied by the informational pamphlet, and his overflowing excitement is quickly replaced with utter disappointment when you inform him that the tank still isn’t ready, as it needs time to cycle before it's safe for fish. His jaw going slack and eyes bugging when you broke the news.

“I’m so sorry, Sir, I mean, Han,” He had asked you to speak casually with him when he found out you are in fact close in age, causing both your cheeks to slightly heat at you slip of the tongue before you bulldoze right over the awkwardness to continue the conversation,

“My manager should have informed you, I used special substrate and established media in the filter, which should speed up the process, but it could still take up to around 2 weeks,” his big eyes are brimming with sadness, dismay sullying his beautiful face. You just had to do something,

“How about we give it like five or six days and then I can start dropping by daily to test the water, that way we can get you your babies as soon as possible?” at your offer his exuberance returns along with immense gratitude. He tries to be polite and decline your offer, but you can tell it's just a formality, and he's desperate for his tank to be filled. He is a flustered mess when you tell him that what you're offering isn’t a service through your job, but a kindness that you want to provide because he is the best customer you’ve had in a long time, and you are genuinely excited to help him as you enter your personal number into his phone. That evening you receive yet another thanks from Han with details to set up the next time you’ll be over.

Six days later, you are back at the apartment ringing the doorbell. Instead of hearing Han’s cheery voice from the speaker, a more serious and suspicious voice comes out,

“Who are you?”

You weren’t prepared for this. You thought Han would just open the door, as you showed up right at the time he was expecting you. You even got there a bit early and sat in your car to ensure you’d arrive perfectly on time. You weren’t prepared for another introduction; you hadn’t practiced your lines.

“Oh um, I’m the… the aquarium guy?” you stutter out, just trying to say something, so he doesn’t assume you're some freak or solicitor.

“What?” Did he not hear you, or was he genuinely confused by your answer?

“I’m here to test the water of Mr. Han’s aquarium, he should be expecting me” a faint noise of approval is all you hear in response before a shout coming from the other side of the door.

“Mr. Han-yah, the aquarium guy is here!” the unknown tenant yells naggingly into the apartment. Soon the door is pulled open to reveal Han slightly flustered, assumedly he’d run from his room on the other side of the apartment. He introduced you to his roommate who must’ve been the one you spoke to. He was polite but not particularly interested in making conversation, which you appreciated as you were feeling particularly shy after your interaction through the speaker.

The visit was short. You made quick work of testing the water, putting some water in vials and adding the testing solutions before setting the timers and observing the color changes. The awkwardness that dissipated after spending a few hours together almost a week ago has returned, maybe even stronger than when you first met as you guys are in that weird phase when strangers become acquaintances. If it weren’t for Han's persistent curiosity, you probably would've spent the whole ten minutes in uncomfortable silence, but thankfully Han’s mind thirsts for knowledge, and he did not allow a single step in the process go by without asking at least one question. Unfortunately, you had to break the news that the tank was in fact not ready, and break his sweet little heart all over again. It hurt to have to break his spirits once again; you warned him that it probably wouldn't be ready for two weeks, but his excitement, and your unprofessional interest in him, has you continuing to show up at his apartment daily for another week, everyday having to crush his dreams of being a fish dad all over again.

Despite repeatedly dashing his hopes, the visits became something you looked forward to desperately. They were at all hours of the day to meet his complex schedule, but you always made time for him. The quick drive by water tests shifted to prolonged aquaria talks to straight up just hanging out under the guise of work. Even though not all of your meetings were during work hours, a lot of them were; you knew it was wrong to be hanging out on the clock, but one look at Han’s giddy face every time he lays eyes on you makes the guilt disappear instantly. It’s not like you're neglecting any job duties, time you typically would be wasting at the office are now being spent more effectively “building customer relations”. At least that is the answer you had prepared if your manager ever asked what you were doing, but he never did. He could not care less of your whereabouts and was probably happy to have you off his back and out of his hair.

The day after the levels looked correct you arrived bright and early with bags of colorful fish, you had painstakingly helped Han pick out with the help of Lee know. Even as a three man job, it took hours. After all that you ended up with a selection that looked strikingly similar to the set up of one of your community tanks you have set up at home. Even though Lee know acted uninterested, he sat with Han, watching you work and put the finishing touches on the tank before floating the fish. You all spent time gaming as the fish acclimated to the temperature of the tank. Once the temperature was equalized, you began drip-acclimating them to the water parameters. The drips were excessively slow and some would argue, unnecessary as the fish you all chose were on the hardy side to accommodate Han's inexperience, but you were definitely being extra careful, and not just making excuses to spend all day with them. Han ordered you all food, which you overly thanked him for, but he insisted that you deserved it for all your hard work.

When the fish were added and supplies were packed, you talked to Han about tank maintenance, and offered him the tank maintenance package that your work provides. He seemed extremely on board until he made a joking comment,

“I can’t be a single dad of twenty! You have to help me care for my babies,” he commands with a silly grin.

“Oh han,” you fein condescension “I was promoted beyond sucking up fish poop months ago; I’ll send one of my underlings to do that,” you jest, but it is not as well received as you would have hoped, Han’s face drooping for a moment before continuing the jesting conversation,

“Underling? What are you an anime villain?”, he asks. You pause for a moment before answering with a mischievous smirk,

“Definitely not…” His acting is on point as he acts out the dramatic reveal of the big bad. The slight disappointment still barely visible in his face as he continues,

“Maybe you could just teach me how to do it myself! I’ll figure out something for when I’m traveling when the time comes; I'll hold off for now. So you just do set ups or..?”

“Yeah mainly setups and upgrades,” you say trying to maintain familiarity, but it is obvious his mind is slowly slipping somewhere else. You quickly say your goodbyes as it's starting to get dark, and you still have to drop off the equipment back at the office.

The next day, you take some time to yourself and have a bit of a slow morning since you worked late last night. When you arrive at the shop, you settle in checking emails sipping on your fancy latte you actually had the time to make. You deserved a treat. You couldn’t quite pin down the reason, but the day felt a bit lackluster. Maybe you slept weird, maybe it was just one of those days, or maybe you didn’t have a meeting at a cute boys apartment to look forward to. After responding to the miscellaneous messages, you check your schedule to see if your manager booked you out for anything coming up. There were a few installs you knew you had coming up, but a highlighted date for your soonest appointment next week was new. After clicking on it and reading the description, a smile tugged at your lips, your heart raced, and the day seemed a bit less dim. Han was on your books for a lighting upgrade.

You looked forward to seeing him all week. You’ve gotten close enough that you will text about stuff unrelated to work, but neither of you are comfortable extending the conversation, so it usually just starts off with a fish tank questions and goes back and forth a bit before reaching a natural stopping point and then lies dormant until he sends you more questions or update pictures on the fish he insists are your god children, frequently adding that they “miss you very much”.

When you arrive at the apartment you have become all too familiar with, Lee know is once again the one to answer the door, which you have come to realize is the norm, and he shouts that the ‘aquarium guy is back’. He has taken quite fondly to calling you the silly name you gave yourself in a flustered panic, even going as far a s saving it as your contact in his phone. You question if he even knows your real name, yet he treats you like a friend nonetheless. Your lighting install takes little more than an hour, but you end up staying for a few; Lee know cooking you all lunch, before they are the ones who have to cut the hangout short as they have some appointments.

The next day, you follow your usual routine of checking emails and then schedule to see Han has booked you again to install a CO2 injector. You were very clear in explaining he didn’t need one because his plants are beginner friendly, but you won’t pass on another chance to see him. Despite being more than happy to keep this up, there's a nagging in your head reminding you that it can’t go on forever.

A few days later, you have to go to Han’s house late in the evening, as it was the soonest free time he had that you were available. You offered to push it back a few days, but he vehemently refused the rescheduling. When you arrive, Han is looking a little less put together than usual, sweats and an oversized hoodie with his hair pushed back in a ball cap and barefaced. He must’ve been at practice; he looks so exhausted. Feeling bad for keeping him up, you have to keep reminding yourself that he insisted that you be there. He tried to apologize for his appearance, but you shut him up quickly with a string of compliments that flew from your lips before you could think twice. He just looked so soft and cuddly which is only exaggerated by his flushing cheeks and ears. Yanking yourself swiftly from your admiring trance to avoid getting locked in it for the rest of the evening, you get to work hooking up valves and tubing before dialing in the right amount of gas to be released.

Finally connecting it to the lighting timer system. Usually, you’d take your sweet time chatting Han up while you work or just rush through the install to have more time to purely hangout, but since it was already so late, you opt to work in concentrated silence, only talking to feed Han information about his new system. After double and triple checking that the flow of gas is appropriate and there are no leaks in any of the connections, you hastily gather your stuff hoping to leave Han to get some rest after his ling day. He is already dozing off in a beanbag in the corner, a vintage handheld gaming system resting in his lap still playing idle music. You whisper a goodbye over your shoulder heading out the door, but before you cross the doorway back into the hallway, calloused fingertips wrap around your wrist.

“Wait...” his speech is broken up by a yawn, using his free hand to rub the sleep from his eyes,

“Let me take you to dinner?” it's less of a question and more of an order.

“Hannie,” a sweet nickname you’ve subconsciously adopted from Lee know,

“you’re so tired, don’t even try to deny it,” you respond to his ask, accurately predicting his next tactic causing his mouth to close as he swallows his words and contemplates a backup plan,

“Fine, I am tired, but I’m also sooo hungry,” he pleads with puppy dog eyes, dramatically gripping his stomach, trying to pull the sympathy card, but that ends up backfiring, as you’re now concerned that he isn’t taking care of himself.

“You haven’t eaten?! Come on man!” chastising him in a joking tone. His imploring face turns to one of shock as he goes to defend himself,

“I rushed home after we finished to see you! I bet you haven’t had dinner either!” His read is valid, pointing out your hypocrisy. If his comment about skipping out on food to see you wasn’t enough to drain the sternness from your tone, your embarrassment over your sanctimonious scolding was. Sighing, you relent,

“Fine, but you aren’t calling a ride, I’ll drive.”

Dinner with Han was the highlight of your week. You try not to think about it, but recently he has become the highlight of every week. The conversation is pleasant as ever; Han's silly nature has you sending jokes back and forth filling the nearly empty restaurant with bellowing laughter, even earning some snickers from the older cashier/server you could only assume is the owner or at least related to them. At one point, you even choke on your soda when Han made some offhand, absurd comment causing you to spit the drink, luckily, into a napkin and not his face or food, earning concerned looks from the few other tables and another lambasting from you. He insisted on paying for your meal, making it feel even more like a date, which only made your heart sink more as you laid in bed reflecting on the evening, once the post-date high wore off after dropping him off. There was only one upgrade left that you offer, and you had a strong inclination that the next time you worked, there would be that last appointment made at that cute man’s apartment.

Unsurprisingly, there was a new appointment with the all too familiar address for your earliest availability, but the whole calendar had been cleared after that. You would ask your manager about it, but he wasn’t in the store, which wasn’t out of the ordinary. You asked some of the other aquarium techs, but they hadn’t seen him either. It wasn’t till you entered the customer facing portion of the store and spoke to the cashier that they broke the news that your shit-head manager was finally canned for not completing job duties. While it was long overdue and definitely for the best for the company, you couldn't help but worry that the replacement would be stricter on your scheduling and keep a closer eye on your whereabouts, but that shouldn’t really be a problem after your appointment with Han tomorrow. After a quick phone call with upper management, you realize it actually won’t be a concern at all, as you’ve been promoted, you are the replacement.

You toyed with the idea of cancelling on Han; if you keep pushing it off, there would never be a last booking. You could save the final install for when you were ready to say goodbye, but you knew that day wouldn’t come. Plus if you pushed it off too much, they would probably just give the appointment to someone else so you can focus on your new managerial duties. Han had obviously become more than a client, not even the most delusional, irrational person could deny your growing feeling for him. It would be better to just rip the bandage off and move on. You steel yourself as you ring the doorbell one last time with your stupid cart filled with the supplies for a small brine shrimp hatchery, so he can have live food for his spoiled babies.

Soon after letting you in, Han had to take a phone call, leaving you alone in his room. You were simultaneously grateful for not having to navigate telling him that you won’t be seeing him anymore just yet and sad that your last hangout with him was sabotaged by some important conversation he just had to have right now when he should be hovering over you gushing about all the documentaries he has been watching or games he's been playing. When he finally enters the room, he finds you gathering your things.

“Damn, you're already finished?”

“No worries, Mr. Han. I’m all done here; you've got the whole shabang. Very jealous. Your fish are very lucky to have you,” you say, trying to cover your sadness with some joking sass, but it comes out a bit more cold than you would’ve liked, returning to formalities trying to solidify the customer and worker dynamic in your mind. The tightness in your chest making your trash acting skills even worse. Trying not to look his way for too long, especially due to the puzzled expression written all over his face as he tries to figure out what has come over you, you keep your head buried in your bag.

“I’m sorry, I wouldn't have taken the call if I didn’t have to,” he apologizes trying to solve your sour mood.

“No! It's fine, really! Please don’t be sorry; just feel like I missed out a little…” you confess; you are upset but not at him, and you can’t leave him thinking he had done something wrong. At your words the smile he had greeted you with returns to his lips,

“I’ll just have to bother you extra next time,” he says in a mocking tone. Face scrunching as you search for the words for a moment,

“Like I said, you’ve gotten all the upgrades available…” letting your words trail off, hoping he would put two and two together.

“Oh… well…I think Lee know said he wants a tank in his room for enrichment for the cats, or... maybe we could put one in the living room; that would look cool, right?” He is racking his brain for ideas to keep you around. You force a smile, but it doesn’t reach your eyes as you relay the ‘good’ news,

“I’ve actually been promoted again. This is my last appointment as an aquarium tech.” His face drops reminding you of when you denied him fish all those weeks ago, and if you thought it was heartbreaking then, the look on his face is practically earth shattering. He’s done trying to cover his motives, he decides before speaking softly,

“I don’t want to stop seeing you” his words are barely audible. Just as your words shocked him into confession, his do the same to you.

“I’d gladly go back to sucking up fish poop to keep spending time with you,” your admission triggers such a strong grin from him that it pinches his misty eyes causing the tears to gather in the corners threatening to spill down his pink cheeks that match your own. After a deep breath with just the trace of a quiver, he makes a proposition,

“How about you start coming over as my,” he pauses looking for the right word,

”friend,” he lands on skeptically, like he was planning on saying something else,

“not my aquarium guy?”

.° ｡𖦹˚ 𓆝 ｡𖦹°‧.° ｡𖦹˚ 𓆝 ｡𖦹°‧.° ｡𖦹˚ 𓆝 ｡𖦹°‧.° ｡𖦹˚ 𓆝

A.n- yes is do keep fish, how’d you know? This was inspired by the Han and Bang chan interview on Jaefriends when Han admits to being a big online/impulse shopper or “pushover consumer”. This took me so long to write; smut remains so much easier for me to write. I guess it's easier to be horny and depraved than to be wholesome and vulnerable. will consult the council on this one.

-mo 🐠

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gracefulsunflower · 10 months ago

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ANGEL - SETH CLEARWATER X READER

PROLOGUE

NEXT PART - I

THIRD PERSON'S POV

The war was now over. The Volturi had left the Cullens alone, content with the fact that they were now following the rules. Some of the older wolves still shifted regularly, but Seth had slowed down for now. He was keen on being a normal boy, for now. Currently on the eve of his 15th birthday, and working a shift at his new work — the resort, which he never took much notice to, which made sense; he lived here, he didn't need a place to vacation here.

Right now he was working at the counter, checking people in. Kim usually did it, but right now she was taking a small break to 'talk' to Jared. They were just busy sucking face, which was ridiculous. They only had ten minutes to go until their lunch break, where Seth finished for the day. Half days on Saturdays and Sundays, and in the holidays he had a couple of full days through the week, which was nice. Normal. Like every other nearly 15 year old.

It was okay though. It wasn't really busy at the desk. Seth was really there for cleaning, and answering the phones when people had a problem finding the clean towels or their lightbulbs shorted out. And besides, getting paid to play Solitaire when there were no cleaning jobs or minor repairs to be done wasn’t that bad.

The bell above the door tinkled, making Seth look up and exit his game of Solitaire. There was a huge man, with striking blue eyes. His hair reminded him of a Viking, with the sides clean shaved, revealing tribal tattoos, but the hair on the top of his head was pulled back into a plait which sat over his left shoulder, tied off with a leather cord.

The man stepped out of the way, revealing you. Your left eye was a striking blue, and the right was a golden brown. As soon as Seth looked into them, he felt the pull. The earth fell beneath his feet. Gravity wasn't holding him down anymore. It was you. You were his imprint.

After noticing the boy's intense stare, you hid behind your father slightly, letting him shield you from the boy's gaze.

Seth blinked twice, and swallowed, snapping himself out of it.

"Welcome to the Quileute Seaside Resort! My name is Seth, how may I help you today?" Seth relayed his script, trying not to focus back in on you.

"Hello, Seth! I'm Alexander Ardell. I have a reservation, one of the pet friendly cabins? I booked it online, A-R-D-E-L-L," The man replied with a grin, and Seth nodded, logging into the computer and getting the reservation up on screen.

Cabin one, two rooms, one and a half bathrooms, with one adult, one child, one large dog. Staying for two months, daily laundry service, everything paid in full. He let out a low whistle as he grabbed his room keys and information booklet.

"Two months? That's quite a while," Seth commented, trying to make friendly conversation as he gathered everything, "Wasting your school break in this boring place?"

Alexander let out a chuckle as Seth held out the package.

"My daughter, (Y/N), she's homeschooled. I thought a nice seaside vacation would be fun, she likes exploring places she hasn't been before," Alexander replied, ruffling your hair as you grabbed the keys and booklet off of Seth with a quiet 'thanks'.

"Your cabin is cabin one, straight across the way, there's two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, and a kitchen and the rooms are smoke free. Please, call the office if you need anything, here’s your keys and information booklet and enjoy your stay!" Seth chirped, and you and your father smiled at him, all teeth, before exiting the way you came.

You had blue and brown braces, the same shades as your eyes.

As soon as you were out of sight Seth grabbed his phone and called Kim. The line rang twice before she answered.

"The lightbulbs are in-”

"I know where the lightbulbs are Kim! You need to get down here, like, ASAP." Seth said breathlessly, pacing behind the desk, trying to calm his rapid heartbeat.

"What's wrong?" She questioned, and Seth could hear a car door opening and shutting over the phone.

"I imprinted and she's here and she's in cabin one and she has a dog and her dad is here with her and she's really pretty and her braces are blue and brown like her eyes and she's only gonna be here for two months so I need help like now please and thank you," Seth told her, all in one breath, and the office door opened once more, this time Jared and Kim entered, making Seth hang up the phone.

"How are you feeling, kid?" Jared asked, clapping Seth on the shoulder, hearing all of the conversation on the phone.

“I don’t know — Hopeless,” Seth sighed, leaning against his pack brother.

Jared gave him a side hug, then looked at the clock.

“Well, your shift is over — Should we go and see Sam and Jacob?” Jared offered, and Seth could only nod, although the thought of leaving you pained him.

Seth looked in the general direction of cabin one, and Jared chuckled, clapping him on the back before leading him out to his car.

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Hi! This is based somewhat on Midnight Mass, a Netflix series, and as the first paragraph stated, this takes place after Twilight saga/Breaking Dawn ends; the movies specifically because I've never read the books, lol. Also; not proofread so if you see a mistake please kindly point it out!!

#seth clearwater #seth clearwater x reader #seth clearwater x you #twilight #twilight saga #wolf pack #jared cameron #jacob black #leah clearwater #embry call #sam uley #twilight wolfpack #twilight wolves #paul lahote #quil ateara

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alovelywaytospendanevening · 2 months ago

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WSJ: Hollywood Is Cranking Out Original Movies. Audiences Aren’t Showing Up.

After years of gripes from average moviegoers and Hollywood insiders alike about the seemingly nonstop barrage of sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations of comic books and toys, the film industry placed more bets on original ideas. The results have been ugly. Nearly every movie released by a major studio in the past year based on an original script or a little-known book has been a box-office disappointment. Before this weekend’s flops were Warner Bros. Discovery’s Mickey 17 and The Alto Knights, Paramount’s Novocaine, Apple’s Fly Me to the Moon, Amazon’s Red One, and the independently financed Horizon: An American Saga Chapter 1 and Megalopolis. Jason Blum, who produced Drop and built his company Blumhouse largely on original horror franchises, said audiences’ preference for known properties has made it harder to release original movies in theaters, “even though that’s where some of the most exciting and risky storytelling still lives.” Getting people into theaters more frequently is a priority for a movie industry still recovering from the pandemic. Box-office revenue in the first three months of this year in the U.S. and Canada was the lowest it has been, excluding the pandemic, since 1996. At the CinemaCon industry convention in early April, theater owners said they welcome more original films, but only if they are backed by robust advertising campaigns. Building buzz for a new film in a media environment fractured between YouTube, TikTok, streaming and sports is tough, particularly when it is an unknown title. “We’re opening films that have almost zero awareness,” said Bill Barstow, president of Main Street Theatres, a small Nebraska-based chain. Many consumers are content to wait until an original motion picture is available to rent online a few weeks after its theatrical release or to stream on a service like Netflix in a few months. The only films succeeding in the current environment are those with built-in audiences, like A Minecraft Movie, which was released in early April and has grossed more than $280 million domestically. And these days, even franchises can be far from a sure thing. Long-running series such as Marvel and DC superheroes and live-action remakes of Disney animated classics are showing their age and proving unreliable at the box office. Studios say they have little choice but to make more original movies they hope will buck the odds. “Telling original stories and taking risks is the only path toward creating new global franchises,” Bill Damaschke, Warner Bros.’ head of animation, said at CinemaCon. Some of the increase in original film releases is attributable to Amazon and Apple, which are building film businesses with few well-established franchises. One of the biggest bets on an original film from any company this year is Apple’s F1, a June release starring Brad Pitt as a race-car driver. Amazon hyped 11 coming movies to exhibitors at CinemaCon, of which six were originals. Among traditional studios, Warner Bros. is taking the most risks on originals, with big budget films from directors Paul Thomas Anderson and Maggie Gyllenhaal. (Full article)

Sad news. The worst part is that I don't see a short-term way to change this scenario.

#hollywood #cinema

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vampydemonartz · 15 days ago

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✨ ANNOUNCEMENT: Art & Writing Commissions Are Now Open! ✨

Hello everyone! So as mentioned in my post on my other blog, I'm going to be opening art and writing commissions!

I've been really struggling to get a mainstream job, and my partner and I are struggling financially; so I figured opening commissions might help me earn a bit of extra money on the side while I'm looking for mainstream work.

In terms of what I can offer, I can do both art/drawing and writing/literature commissions. I can do both SFW and NSFW. Pricing will be listed below.

🦘 Please Note: Commission prices will be displayed in Australian currency (AUD). You may need to use an online currency converter to convert prices to the currency you use.

☆. Art/Drawing Commissions .☆

I do both traditional and digital art. I'm honestly more experienced in traditional art and it is easier for me to do, compared to digital art which is a little more tedious and time-consuming for me. As a result, my digital art comms will be priced a little higher than my traditional art comms. Both traditional and digital art pieces will be fully coloured, complete with shading and detail. I do both SFW and NSFW artwork.

You can also request to add a simple/basic background for an additional fee. Pricing is listed below. ^.^

✧. Traditional Art Comms Pricing .✧

Headshot/Bust Portrait: $15 AUD - Adding another character to this drawing will be an additional $10 AUD

Full Body Drawing: $25 AUD - Adding another character to this drawing will be an additional $20 AUD

Add A Basic Background: $5 AUD

Side Note: You can also have the physical copy of the drawing shipped to your mailing address, if you like! the price will vary depending on where it is being shipped. :)

See drawings below for reference. [click individual images to expand image]

✧. Digital Art Comms Pricing .✧

Headshot/Bust Portrait: $25 AUD - Adding another character to this drawing will be an additional $20 AUD

Full Body Drawing: $35 AUD - Adding another character to this drawing will be an additional $30 AUD

Add A Basic Background: $5 AUD

See drawings below for reference. I apologise for not having a lot of more recent digital art pieces btw! I haven't done much digital art in quite a while. ;v; But don't worry, my art style and drawing anatomy has obviously improved since a few years ago lol. [click individual images to expand image]

☆. Writing/Literature Commissions .☆

My writing commissions are generally priced at $20 AUD per 1,000 words. I do both SFW and NSFW literature. I can offer several different services, such as:

Literature & Fics - This includes fan-fiction, OC storylines, smut/erotica, short stories, etc.

Non-Fiction Writing - This includes book writing, blogging, ghostwriting, article writing, YouTube video scripts, etc.

Editing & Proofreading - This mainly applies to books in particular, but I can also do this for blog posts, articles, etc.

Unfortunately, I don't really have much work to list as references for my writing, aside from some of my blog posts from my Daemonolatry blog. I can also provide an excerpt from the book I'm currently writing too.

Writing Example #1 - Satan's Prayer

Writing Example #2 - Deity Fusions And Syncretism Within The Daemonic Pantheon: A Mini Post

Writing Example #3 - A Daemonolatry Prayer/Rite For Samhain

And here is an excerpt from my upcoming book:

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The idea of writing and publishing ebooks and zines came to me whilst I was working on a Tumblr blog post in my drafts that was turning out to be much longer than I initially anticipated. I had discovered zines only a couple of years ago as of writing this, with the first zine I ever read being “FYMA: A Lesser Key To The Appropriation Of Jewish Magic & Mysticism” by Ezra Rose; But it had somehow never occurred to me that I could write and publish my very own zines… until now.

While I had initially planned to write and sell extensive books on Daemons and Daemonolatry when I first got into writing and blogging back in 2022, I’ve come to find that the thought of putting such knowledge exclusively behind a paywall would personally feel shady and disingenuous, as there are far too many people in occult spaces who are much more focused on grifting for profit and scamming people out of their money rather than providing genuine information on Daemonolatry and the occult in good faith.

While it’s understandable to want to monetise one’s creative endeavours given the capitalistic doomscape we currently live in, that isn’t what I’m speaking out against here. I’m talking about the individuals and groups who promise you great power, experience, and spiritual enlightenment in exchange for a large portion of your hard-earned money; a worryingly common form of snake oil salesmanship that has existed for a long time in occult spaces, and still occurs to this day. I’m talking about those who claim their literary works contain “forbidden knowledge” when it’s nothing but rehashed surface level information that’s relatively easy to find on your own through simple research.

When it comes to Daemonolatry (and even more so in theistic Satanism/Luciferianism), I’ve encountered quite a few blogs and books that do just that. A lot of these literary works are largely fabricated and sensationalised for the sake of making their scrawlings and “services” appear much more interesting and arcane than what they actually are. Furthermore, in order to further mislead and manipulate those who simply want to learn about something they take interest in, the author writes like they’ve eaten and regurgitated a thesaurus and then mixed glitter into their word salad vomit to make it look glossy and pretty. But upon further inspection, it’s revealed to be utterly nonsensical and devoid of any real, detailed, or accurate information.

I’ve grown to become quite frustrated with this sort of dishonesty and fraudulence in occult spaces, so I’ve decided I would try and offset some of this as well as give back to the community by providing knowledge and information free of charge to those who wish to learn about, work with, and venerate the Daemonic Divine.

The primary purpose of writing and publishing my zines/books is not to profit from it. Demonology is something I am passionate about, especially given that it is my main autistic special interest, so I figured it would be fun to write books/zines on for those who share the same love and interest in Daemons as I do!

❞

I'm currently having some issues with my PayPal, so unfortunately I cannot accept payments through PayPal at this time. However, I have designated the donations goal box on my Ko-fi page to receive payments for commissions.

If my commissions take off, I'm going to see if I can try to list them on my Ko-fi store so they can be purchased directly from my Ko-fi page.

If you'd like to commission me, feel free to DM me with the details! ^.^

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⋆｡°☆. Pay Commissions Here

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the-most-humble-blog · 30 days ago

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<div style="white-space:pre-wrap"> <meta culture-status="delusional-but-functioning"> <script>ARCHIVE_TAG="NONSENSE_ACCEPTANCE_LIST_010::CLOWNS_AND_CURRENCY" EFFECT: timeline giggle seizure, capitalist trust failure, subconscious cultural exorcism </script>

🤹‍♂️ 10 THINGS THAT MAKE NO SENSE — BUT WE ACCEPT ANYWAY

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Society is built on shared delusions. Agreements so bizarre, so clearly stupid, that the only thing keeping them alive is the collective shame of being the first to call it out.

Let’s do it anyway.

1️⃣ TIPPING CULTURE “Please reward this underpaid worker… because our company won’t.”

You’re guilt-tipped by a screen while the barista watches like it’s a hostage negotiation. $6 latte + $2 guilt tax = capitalism’s kink.

💸 Why it makes no sense:

Why not just pay workers a wage instead of gamifying basic decency?

Why does my moral fiber depend on an iPad’s spinning circle of judgment?

Why does the tip screen show 25% as “standard”? At what point did we lose the war?

2️⃣ CREDIT SCORES “Want to borrow money? Prove you don’t need it.”

A late payment from 2016? Still haunting you like a debt-loving poltergeist.

📉 Why it makes no sense:

Closing a credit card hurts you for being responsible.

The formula is so secret even financial advisors start sweating.

It’s basically a vibe check… coded in ancient math and passive-aggressive penalties.

3️⃣ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME “Let’s change all the clocks… because of a war, a myth, and vibes.”

Your dog’s eating schedule is destroyed. You wake up at 6pm by accident. And the sun is either a lie or a threat.

⏰ Why it makes no sense:

Meant to save energy? It doesn’t.

Farmers? They hate it.

Why are we still pretending this is necessary in 2025?

4️⃣ THE PRICE OF BOTTLED WATER $3 for a liquid that falls from the f*cking sky.

💧 Why it makes no sense:

It’s often just tap water in a dress.

“Alkaline”? “Electrolyte-infused”? Sounds like a Marvel villain.

We’re paying extra to be dehydrated… but in style.

5️⃣ STREAMING SERVICE OVERLOAD “Cut the cord,” they said. Now you’re paying for seven streaming services and can’t find Shrek 2.

📺 Why it makes no sense:

The show you want is on a platform you didn’t know existed.

Subscription fatigue is real, and so is the content mirage.

Somehow, we gentrified piracy.

6️⃣ “CONVENIENCE FEES” You paid your bill online— and got charged for the luxury of doing their job for them.

🧾 Why it makes no sense:

The “fee” is for not calling them, not mailing them, not bothering them.

“Convenience” means you saved them labor—so they punished you.

7️⃣ COLLEGE TEXTBOOK PRICES $300 for a textbook you’ll use once. Written by the professor. Who grades your test. Based on said book.

📚 Why it makes no sense:

The “new edition” added two commas and an apology.

Used copies are “outdated” by 90 minutes.

Higher education or daylight robbery?

8️⃣ SHRINKFLATION You’re not crazy. Your cereal box is fatter, but emptier. The chip bag? 70% air, 30% betrayal.

📦 Why it makes no sense:

“Family size” now feeds a toddler and a ghost.

Candy bars were once a meal. Now? A whisper.

9️⃣ INFLUENCER CULTURE We used to worship gods. Then astronauts. Now? A girl who lip-syncs motivational quotes while squatting in gym leggings.

📸 Why it makes no sense:

We’re giving free product to millionaires.

They sell “confidence candles” for $48… that smell like burnt astrology.

And we buy them anyway.

🔟 LUXURY BRANDS SELLING UGLY STUFF Fashion’s final boss is a $1,500 trash bag with a zipper.

👜 Why it makes no sense:

The uglier it looks, the more they charge.

Gucci made dirty sneakers that look like they lost a custody battle.

At this point, brands are trolling us for sport.

📉 CONCLUSION: YOU’RE NOT CRAZY. THE WORLD IS.

We accept nonsense because questioning it means losing the thread. We call it normal so we don’t have to fix it. But maybe… just maybe… it’s time to laugh harder than the clowns running this circus.

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🔁 REBLOG TO WARN THE OTHERS. 📌 FOLLOW if you’ve ever read one of these and whispered: “Why is this too real?” Compliance is optional. Realization is not.

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#blacksite literature™#scrolltrap #10 things that make no sense #satire with fangs #absurdity circus #capitalism comedy #we live in a joke and call it normal #convenience fee my ass #shrinkflation is real #credit score trauma #streaming service overload #tipping guilt trip #fashion crimes against logic #influencer culture is a virus #bottled water mafia #daylight savings scam

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contemplatingoutlander · 1 year ago

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Our true feelings about race and identity are revealed in six words

This is a poignant article about a project that Michele Norris started that tapped into people's thoughts about race in a profound way--using only six words. This is a gift🎁link, so anyone can read the full interactive article, even if they don't subscribe to The Washington Post. Below are some excerpts from the article:

I have always cringed when the accusations fly about someone allegedly “playing the race card.” It’s usually a proxy for “You’re making me uncomfortable, so please stop talking.” Or a diversionary tactic used to avoid having to speak about race with any kind of precision or specificity. A shorthand for “Just shut up.” And so, in 2010, I flipped the script, turning that accusatory phrase into a prompt to spark conversation. I printed 200 black postcards at my local FedEx Kinko’s on upper Wisconsin Avenue asking people to condense their thoughts on race or cultural identity into one sentence of six words. The front of the cards simply read:

Race. Your thoughts. 6 words. Please send.

I left the cards everywhere I traveled: in bookstores, in restaurants, at the information kiosks in airports, on the writing desks at all my hotels. Sometimes I snuck them inside airline in-flight magazines or left them at the sugar station at Starbucks. I hoped a few of those postcards would come back, thinking it would be worth the trouble if even a dozen people responded. Much to my surprise, strangers who stumbled on the cards would follow the instructions and use postage stamps to mail their six-word stories back to me in D.C. Since my parents were both postal workers, this gave me an extra thrill. Here I was, doing my part to support the Postal Service. Who says snail mail is dead? Half a dozen cards arrived within a week, then 12, then 20. Over time, that trickle became a tide. I have received more than 500,000 of these stories — and more arrive every day, though the vast majority of submissions now arrive through a website portal online. They have come from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. Though limited to six words, the stories are often shocking in their candor and intimacy. They reveal fear, disappointment, regret and resentment. Some are kissed by grace or triumph. A surprising number arrive in the form of a question, which suggests that many people hunger not just for answers but for permission to speak their truths. It was amazing what people could pack into such a small package:

Reason I ended a sweet relationship

Too Black for Black men’s love

Urban living has made me racist

Took 21 years to be Latina

Was considered White until after 9/11

Gay, but at least I’m White

I’m only Asian when it’s convenient

To keep the conversation going, I created a complementary website for the Race Card Project, where people could submit their six-word stories online. Over time we added two words to the submission form: “Anything else?” That changed everything. People sent in poems, essays, memos and historical documents to explain why they chose their six words. The archive came alive. It became an international forum where people could share their own stories but also learn much about life, as if it were lived by someone else.

I highly recommend reading the entire article, using the above gift link. As an olive-skinned Italian American, with curly hair, I have often felt like I am a walking Rorschach test for race. Even though I'm classified as "white" in the U.S., I've had people ask me if I'm a Latina, a Native American, Black, Egyptian, Jewish, and even a South Pacific Islander. Given my history, here are my six words on race.

A book is not it's cover.

I welcome people adding to this post their own 6 words on race.

#race #six words #feelings about race and identity #martin luther king day #michele norris #the washington post #gift link

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xpressluna · 2 months ago

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I Hate Seeing Writers Not Making MoneySo Here Are 8 Ways to Make More as a Writer

Here’s the truth: great writing alone doesn’t guarantee great income.

I’ve seen too many talented writers underpaid, undervalued, or stuck in passion projects that don’t pay the bills. And it frustrates me — because writing is a skill that’s in demand everywhere. You just need to know how to position it, sell it, and scale it.

If you're ready to stop writing for exposure and start earning what you're worth, here are 8 practical, proven ways to make more money as a writer.

Freelance for High-Paying Clients (Not Content Mills)

You don’t need to accept \$20 blog posts when there are companies and entrepreneurs willing to pay \$300–\$1,000+ per article. The secret is targeting niches that need content to drive business, like:

SaaS and tech

Personal finance

Healthcare

B2B services

Pitch directly, build a niche portfolio, and learn how to charge by value, not word count.

✅ Pro Tip: Start by rewriting your services to focus on outcomes — like “I help SaaS brands attract customers with SEO content” vs. “I write blog posts.”

Offer Ghostwriting Services

Ghostwriting is one of the highest-paying forms of writing — and most clients don’t care about you getting credit; they care about results. You can ghostwrite:

LinkedIn thought leadership

Executive blogs

Nonfiction books

Email newsletters

It’s creative, lucrative, and repeatable.

✅ Rates: Ghostwritten LinkedIn posts can earn \$200–\$500/post. Books? Thousands.

Sell Digital Products

Turn your knowledge into scalable income with digital products like:

Ebooks

Notion templates

Writing guides

Pitching scripts

Once created, they can sell indefinitely with no ongoing labor. Perfect for writers with an audience or niche expertise.

✅ Tools: Use Gumroad, Payhip, or Podia to start selling fast.

Start a Paid Newsletter

If you love writing essays, storytelling, or niche commentary, why not monetize it with a paid newsletter? Services like Substack or Beehiiv let you build free + paid tiers.

You don’t need 10,000 subscribers — just 100 people paying \$5/month = \$6,000/year in recurring income.

✅ Best Niches: Personal finance, creator economy, niche analysis, industry trends.

Teach What You Know (Courses & Workshops)

Writers often forget — the way you write, think, and communicate is a teachable skill.

Package it into:

Online courses (e.g., “How to Write Better Cold Emails”)

Cohort-based workshops

Private coaching for new writers or business owners

✅ Platforms: Teachable, Circle, Maven, or even Zoom + Stripe to start.

Monetize with Affiliate Writing

If you write product-based content or reviews, affiliate marketing is a great passive income stream. You write once, and earn commissions every time someone buys through your link.

Best niches: Software, writing tools, education products, lifestyle gear.

✅ Pro Tip: Focus on high-ticket or recurring commissions (like SaaS tools).

License Your Writing

You can earn money by licensing your existing content to brands, newsletters, or websites. If you’ve written a high-performing article, offer a non-exclusive license to republish it for a fee.

Also consider:

Licensing quotes or content to marketers

Offering a “writing bundle” to creators or agencies

✅ This works well for evergreen, data-driven, or inspirational content.

Write for Yourself — Then Monetize It

Blogging, storytelling, or journaling can become income if you build a brand around it. Writers like Morgan Housel and Anne-Laure Le Cunff built huge audiences through consistent, personal writing — then monetized with books, speaking, courses, and sponsorships.

✅ Just start: Build your platform. Even 1,000 loyal readers can turn into six figures over time.

Final Thoughts

Writing is not a dead-end job. It's a high-leverage skill that can create freedom, income, and impact — if you treat it like a business.

If you’re a talented writer struggling to make money, it’s not a lack of skill. It’s usually a lack of strategy.

Pick one or two methods from this list. Go deep. Get paid.

And never again write “just for exposure.”

#trending #art trend #viral trends #3d printing

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amelianutrition · 2 months ago

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Title: Nutrition Content Writing: Bridging Science and Wellness with Words

In an age where health information is just a click away, nutrition content writing plays a critical role in shaping how the public understands food, diet, and wellness. From blog posts and eBooks to social media captions and product descriptions, nutrition content writing is more than just talking about food—it’s about translating science into engaging, trustworthy, and actionable content that empowers people to make better choices.

But what exactly is nutrition content writing, and why is it such a powerful tool in today’s digital landscape? Let’s take a closer look.

What Is Nutrition Content Writing?

Nutrition content writing refers to the creation of written material focused on topics related to nutrition, food science, diet, wellness, and health. It encompasses a wide range of formats, including:

Blog posts and articles

Website copy for health professionals or wellness brands

Social media content (captions, infographics, reels scripts)

E-newsletters

Product packaging and label descriptions

Nutrition guides, eBooks, and recipe books

Educational handouts and patient resources

The goal is to communicate clear, evidence-based, and practical information to various audiences—from everyday consumers to healthcare providers—while maintaining credibility and engagement.

Why Is Nutrition Content Writing Important?

1. Combats Misinformation

The internet is full of conflicting advice, unregulated nutrition claims, and viral trends that can mislead the public. Quality nutrition writing, especially when backed by credentialed experts like Registered Dietitians (RDs or RDNs), helps set the record straight and promote science over speculation.

2. Educates and Empowers Readers

Well-written nutrition content doesn’t just share facts—it helps readers understand their bodies, improve their eating habits, and feel empowered to take control of their health in a sustainable way.

3. Builds Trust and Authority

For health professionals, brands, and organizations, publishing high-quality content builds credibility. It positions you as a thought leader and creates a foundation of trust with your audience or clients.

4. Drives Engagement and Business Growth

In the age of content marketing, relevant and optimized nutrition content improves SEO, drives traffic to websites, attracts potential clients, and strengthens brand identity.

Who Needs Nutrition Content Writing?

Dietitians and Nutritionists: To promote services, share expertise, or educate clients

Health Coaches and Wellness Influencers: To maintain audience engagement and build authority

Healthcare Clinics and Hospitals: For patient education materials and online content

Food and Supplement Brands: To explain product benefits and build consumer trust

Fitness Professionals and Gyms: To support performance nutrition and healthy eating habits

Media Outlets and Blogs: For news, trends, and expert commentary on diet and wellness

What Makes Great Nutrition Content?

1. Accuracy

The top priority is scientific credibility. Nutrition writing must be evidence-based, current, and aligned with reputable sources such as:

Peer-reviewed journals

Guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)

Government agencies (e.g., USDA, CDC, WHO)

Writers should avoid unsubstantiated claims and always cite or link to reliable sources.

2. Clarity and Simplicity

Good content breaks down complex topics—like macronutrient metabolism, gut microbiota, or intermittent fasting—into digestible, understandable language. Avoid jargon unless it's explained, and aim for a tone that feels both professional and approachable.

3. Audience Relevance

The writing must be tailored to the reader. Are you speaking to busy moms, athletes, medical professionals, or teenagers? Content should meet readers where they are, addressing their needs, goals, and common concerns.

4. SEO Optimization

For web content, it’s important to integrate search engine optimization (SEO) strategies—such as keyword use, meta descriptions, and subheadings—to improve visibility and reach. For example, if you're writing about "foods that boost energy," using that phrase naturally in titles and body text helps Google find and rank your article.

5. Engagement

Nutrition content should be informative and enjoyable to read. Use storytelling, relatable examples, visuals, bullet points, and clear calls-to-action (CTAs) to keep readers interested.

Common Types of Nutrition Content

1. Educational Blog Posts

These might cover topics like:

“Top 10 Sources of Plant-Based Protein”

“What Is Intuitive Eating?”

“How to Read a Nutrition Label”

2. Social Media Posts

Short-form content for platforms like Instagram or TikTok may include:

Quick nutrition tips

Myth-busting facts

Ingredient spotlights

Day-in-the-life meal snapshots

3. Recipe Development and Nutrition Breakdowns

These include step-by-step cooking instructions, ingredient lists, and nutrition analysis. Perfect for food bloggers, health apps, and meal-prep brands.

4. Client or Patient Handouts

One-pagers that simplify complex ideas for use in clinics or telehealth sessions. For example: “Heart-Healthy Grocery List” or “5 Tips for Managing Blood Sugar.”

5. Email Newsletters

Regular updates sharing the latest research, seasonal eating tips, or new services, designed to retain and engage existing audiences.

Who Can Write Nutrition Content?

Anyone with strong writing skills and nutrition knowledge can write content, but the best nutrition content writers often have:

A background in dietetics, nutrition, or a health science field

An understanding of SEO and content marketing principles

The ability to fact-check and interpret research

Experience writing for different platforms and audiences

Many dietitians now work as freelance writers or consultants, combining clinical expertise with writing skills to educate and inspire through content.

Tips for Aspiring Nutrition Writers

Niche Down: Choose a focus like sports nutrition, plant-based diets, women’s health, or digestive wellness to stand out.

Read Widely: Follow industry journals, popular wellness sites, and evidence-based blogs to stay current and informed.

Practice Often: Start a blog, write for friends or nonprofits, or pitch guest posts to build your portfolio.

Prioritize Ethics: Always disclose conflicts of interest, avoid fear-based language, and prioritize health over aesthetics.

Consider Certification: If you're not a licensed nutrition professional, consider collaborating with RDs or pursuing reputable nutrition courses to ensure credibility.

Final Thoughts

Nutrition content writing is a powerful way to connect science with real life. Whether you're a dietitian educating your clients, a wellness brand building trust, or a passionate writer helping people eat better, your words can influence habits, improve health, and change lives.

In a noisy digital world, well-crafted, accurate, and compassionate nutrition writing stands out—and makes a lasting impact.

#nutrition coach #nutrition counseling #registered dietitian #fertility counselling #pregnancy nutrition #postpartum nutrition #weight loss coach #Health #Alternative Health #Nutrition #Women's Health

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smithjoe · 2 years ago

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Build a Successful Multi-Delivery Service App With a Glovo Clone App

Creating a successful multi-delivery service app like Glovo requires careful planning, robust development, and effective execution. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you build your own Glovo clone app:

Market Research and Idea Validation

Research your target market and understand their preferences and needs. Identify your unique selling points compared to competitors like Glovo. Validate your app idea through surveys, focus groups, and feedback collection.

Define Core Features

Registration and profile management for users, delivery partners, and restaurants. Browse and search functionality for different types of items (food, groceries, medicines, etc.). Real-time tracking of orders and deliveries. There are several payment methods available, including credit cards, digital wallets, and cash on delivery. Push notifications to update users on order status and promotional offers.

Design and User Experience

Create an intuitive and user-friendly interface for both customers and delivery partners. Focus on a clean and responsive design that works well on various devices. Use high-quality images, icons, and graphics to enhance the visual appeal. Prioritize ease of navigation and quick access to key features.

Choose the Tech Stack

Choose the right technology stack for your app (e.g., programming languages, frameworks, databases). Create the app's front-end and back-end components. Implement features like user registration, location tracking, order management, payment integration, and real-time chat support for customers and delivery agents.

Development

Divide the development process into sprints and milestones. Start with building the user registration and authentication system. Develop features like order placement, tracking, and payment processing. Implement the real-time tracking feature using GPS or location-based APIs. Create separate interfaces for users, restaurants, and delivery partners.

Integration

Integrate third-party services for payment processing, map and location, and notification services. Collaborate with restaurants to integrate their menus and offerings into the app.

Testing

Conduct thorough testing of the app, including functionality, performance, security, and compatibility across devices. Fix any bugs or difficulties that appear during testing.

Launch and Marketing

Publish the app on the App Store and Google Play Store. Develop a marketing strategy to promote your app, including social media campaigns, influencer partnerships, and referral programs.

Continuous Improvement

Get customer feedback and reviews to identify possibilities for development. Regularly update the app with new features, enhancements, and bug fixes. Stay updated with industry trends and adapt your app to changing user preferences.

Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations related to food delivery, data privacy, and other relevant areas.

Remember that building a successful app requires dedication, continuous improvement, and a focus on providing value to your users. While a Glovo clone app can serve as a starting point, strive to differentiate your app by offering unique features and exceptional customer service.

What Is a Glovo Clone App?

A Glovo clone app refers to a mobile application that is designed and developed to replicate the features, functionality, and business model of the original Glovo app. Glovo is a popular on-demand delivery and courier service platform that allows users to order a wide range of items such as food, groceries, medications, and other essentials from local stores and restaurants.

A Glovo clone app aims to recreate the same service and user experience as the original Glovo app. It typically includes features like:

User Signup and Authentication

Users can create accounts, log in, and update their profiles.

Browse and Order

Users can browse various categories, select items from local stores or restaurants, and place orders for delivery.

Real-time Tracking

Users can track the location of their delivery in real-time on a map.

Payment Integration

Integration with various payment methods to facilitate secure and convenient transactions.

Notifications

Users receive notifications regarding order status, estimated delivery time, and other updates.

Delivery Agents/Couriers

A system for individuals to sign up as delivery agents, manage their availability, and fulfill delivery requests.

Admin Panel

An administrative panel for platform owners to manage orders, users, couriers, stores, payments, and other aspects of the platform.

Before developing or using a clone app, it's essential to research and understand the legal implications and potential ethical concerns associated with copying an existing app's features and business model.

Advantages of Developing a Delivery App Like Glovo

Developing a delivery app like Glovo can offer several advantages, especially if you're considering entering the on-demand delivery market. Here are some potential benefits:

Market Opportunity

The on-demand delivery market is growing rapidly, driven by changing consumer preferences and the convenience of ordering a wide range of goods and services from the comfort of one's home. Developing an app like Glovo allows you to tap into this expanding market.

Revenue Generation

On-demand delivery apps typically generate revenue through various channels such as delivery fees, service charges, partnerships with local businesses, and advertising. If you can establish a strong user base and partnerships with local stores and restaurants, you can generate substantial revenue.

Convenience for Users

Your app can provide users with the convenience of getting essential items, food, groceries, medicines, and more delivered to their doorstep. This convenience factor can attract a loyal user base.

Increased Visibility for Local Businesses

Your app can give local stores and restaurants increased visibility and access to a larger customer base. It can be especially beneficial for smaller businesses that might not have the resources to develop their delivery infrastructure.

Flexible Work Opportunities

By offering a platform for delivery agents (couriers), you can provide job opportunities for individuals seeking flexible work arrangements. It can attract a pool of delivery personnel who are willing to fulfill orders on your platform.

Scalability

As your app gains traction and popularity, you can expand its reach to different cities and regions, thus increasing your user base and revenue potential.

Data-Driven Insights

By analyzing user behavior and order trends, you can gain valuable insights into consumer preferences and tailor your services to meet their needs more effectively.

Brand Recognition

With effective marketing and user engagement strategies, your app can build its brand identity and become synonymous with convenient and reliable on-demand delivery.

Innovative Features

While developing an app similar to Glovo, you have the opportunity to add unique features and improvements that can set your app apart from competitors and enhance the user experience.

Partnerships and Collaborations

You can establish partnerships with various businesses, ranging from restaurants and grocery stores to pharmacies and retailers, to offer a comprehensive range of products and services on your platform.

It's important to note that entering the on-demand delivery market can also come with challenges such as competition, operational complexities, regulatory compliance, and building a reliable and efficient delivery network. Thorough market research, careful planning, and a focus on user experience and quality service will be crucial to the success of your app.

Key Features to Consider of the Glovo Clone App

Creating a Glovo clone app involves replicating the key features and functionalities of the original Glovo app, which is a popular on-demand delivery and courier service platform. Here are some key features to consider when developing a Glovo clone app:

User Registration and Profiles

Allow users to create accounts using email, social media, or phone numbers. Enable users to manage their profiles, including personal information, delivery addresses, and payment methods.

Browsing and Ordering

Provide a user-friendly interface for browsing different categories of items available for delivery. Implement search and filter options to help users find specific items or stores. Allow users to add products to their shopping carts and check out.

Real-time Tracking

Integrate real-time tracking to enable users to track the status of their orders and deliveries on a map. Provide notifications and updates on order processing, dispatch, and estimated delivery times.

Multiple Payment Options

Accept credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and cash on delivery as payment methods. Ensure secure payment processing using encryption and other security measures.

Order History and Reordering

Allow users to view their order history and reorder from previous orders. Provide the option to save favorite items or stores for quick access.

Store Management

Enable partner stores to manage inventory, update product information, and set availability status. Provide a dashboard for store owners to manage incoming orders, track earnings, and communicate with customers.

Delivery Options

Offer different delivery options, such as standard, express, or scheduled deliveries. Allow users to choose delivery addresses and provide additional delivery instructions.

Driver Management

Implement a registration and verification process for delivery drivers. Provide a driver app with features for accepting orders, navigating to the pickup and delivery locations, and updating order status.

Rating and Reviews

Allow users to rate and review their delivery experiences and items received. Use these ratings to improve service quality and help users make informed decisions.

Customer Support

Include in-app customer support options like live chat or a support ticket system. Provide a FAQ section to address common user queries.

Promotions and Discounts

Integrate promotional codes, discounts, and loyalty programs to encourage repeat business. Notify users about ongoing offers and deals.

Multi-platform Compatibility

Develop native apps for both iOS and Android platforms to ensure wider user reach.

Localization

Support numerous languages and currencies to support a wide user base. Customize the app's content based on the user's location.

Analytics and Reporting

Implement analytics tools to gather insights into user behavior, order trends, and app performance. Provide dashboards for administrators to monitor and analyze data.

Security and Privacy

Implement security measures to protect user data, payment information, and communications. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and user privacy preferences.

When developing a Glovo clone app, it's essential to create a seamless and intuitive user experience ensuring efficient management for stores and delivery drivers. Additionally, continuously gather user feedback and iterate on the app to improve its functionality and usability.

How Much Does It Cost to Develop an App Like Glovo?

The cost of developing an app like Glovo, an on-demand delivery platform, can vary widely depending on several factors. These factors include the app's features, complexity, platforms (iOS, Android, web), design, development team location, and more.

Development Team

The biggest cost factor is the development team. You'll need app designers, front-end and back-end developers, quality assurance testers, and project managers. The cost will depend on their experience and location. Hiring a team from regions with lower labor costs could reduce expenses.

Features and Functionality

The more features and complexity you want in your app, higher the cost. Glovo-like apps typically involve user registration, location tracking, order placement, payment processing, real-time tracking, push notifications, reviews and ratings, etc. Advanced features like route optimization, AI-driven recommendations, and chat support will add to the cost.

Design and User Experience

Creating a user-friendly and visually appealing design is crucial. You might need to hire UI/UX designers to create an intuitive and attractive interface. It can significantly impact the cost.

Platforms

Developing for multiple platforms (iOS, Android, web) will increase costs since requires separate development efforts for each platform.

Backend Development

The backend is responsible for processing orders, managing inventory, handling payments, and other core functionalities. It might involve setting up servers, databases, APIs, and more.

Location and Time

Development rates can vary based on where the development team is located. Additionally, the time taken to develop the app will also influence the overall cost.

Third-Party Services

Integrating third-party services like payment gateways, maps (for location tracking), and other APIs can add to the cost.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Thorough testing is essential to make sure the app functions correctly and provides a good user experience. This phase can increase the development cost.

Launch and Marketing

Launching the app and marketing it to potential users will also involve costs. It includes app store submission fees, advertising, and promotional efforts.

Given these variables, it's challenging to provide an exact figure without more specific information. To get a more accurate estimate, it's essential to consult with app development agencies or freelance developers. Provide detailed specifications for your app, which can give you a more customized cost estimate based on your specific requirements.

Wrapping Up

Building a successful multi-delivery service app using a Glovo clone app requires a strategic blend of innovation, user-centric design, and operational efficiency. Prioritize user experience through an intuitive interface, seamless order placement, and real-time tracking. Effective marketing efforts, including social media engagement and partnerships, will drive initial user adoption. Regularly analyze insights to refine features and adapt to changing market dynamics. A successful multi-delivery service app, your journey involves replicating existing models but sculpting an experience that resonates with users and addresses their evolving needs.

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thessalian · 3 months ago

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Thess vs Serial Adulting

BEHOLD ME WITH AWE AND DISBELIEF, FOR I HAVE MADE A DIFFICULT PHONE CALL.

(Look, I may make difficult phone calls professionally, but that's different. I personally made a difficult phone call to do with my life and my life alone, and I probably have ADHD, so I deserve a cookie.)

I think I've discussed the whole Musical Flats thing before. Suffice to say that the move is now Actually Happening, to the point where my stepfather, who won't deviate from The Plan if held at fucking gunpoint (once he actually gets around to making one - do not talk to me about the procrastination), was happy to have me make the arrangements to get my phone and internet swapped over. So obviously I had to get in touch with my ISP to get everything changed over.

That was ... well, yeah. You all know the drill by now. But taking it in order:

I actually started this process yesterday afternoon, when I combined a "Happy Mother's Day" call to my mother (I know it's in June for most of you; it's in March here) with a check-in of The State Of Things with my stepfather, since I wanted to be sure all was ready before I organised things. Thing is ... you know how they always encourage you to Do The Thing Online because their phone lines are overloaded? Well ... the thing they don't tell you is that the reason that their phone lines are overloaded is because Doing The Thing Online doesn't. Fucking. Work. I mean this literally, in that the "Arrange A Move" part of the website wouldn't load. Everything else was loading jut fine, so it wasn't any kind of outage. It's just ... their servers apparently weren't happy with the load they were taking, I guess. Which ... is it wrong that I'm side-eyeing the inability of a fucking internet service provider to make sure its servers can handle a load?

Anyway, I figured I'd try in the actual week, in the hopes that maybe there'd be fewer people trying to access it and I might be able to Do The Thing Online. Nope. Of course not. So I called the number. And of course I was on hold for, like, half an hour. And that is why I did not decide to call on the Sunday. Mother's Day would not stop people from calling about their internet or phone, and might have been harder up for staff because actually Being Out And Seeing Their Mums or something, I dunno.

Finally got through. Charming gentleman. It's not so much him I have the issue with as I do ... well, it's BT, so while it is an ISP, it's also still The Phone Company. Anyway, first thing I discovered is that somehow - I have no idea how, but somehow - they had never closed the ticket from when I moved in here from the other flat. They still had a five-year-old ticket open on my account and I didn't find out about it until I needed to open a new one. That Says Things about their organisational skills that really concern the hell out of me - mostly the thing where there was a second ticket that was closed, so they somehow double-booked and only closed one. I guess it's better than losing the booking altogether, anyway.

So then there was The Sales Spiel (because as well as An ISP and The Phone Company, BT is also the modern day equivalent of The Cable Company). I could tell it was a script, and I knew he was obliged by the terms of his employment to say it, but the minute he started asking what I use my internet connection for and conversation went to Netflix, I knew what he was going to say. I went over my service package options at least a week before I made the call, and I know they're selling a whole "Netflix / Disney / all the premium channels" Entertainment Bundle Pack, and I knew he was going to try to sell me on it. However, as I told him, I barely watch my Netflix. I don't watch my TV to any great degree, and certainly not any of the non-streaming channels. I pay my TV License as a precaution, nothing more. I mean, I did kind of consider it the first time I saw it, but I want the option to cancel my services as and when required / desired, not have it hooked to what baseline entertainment package I get with the phone and internet in perpetuity.

So I got to sort out a paperwork SNAFU and dodged an Upselling Attempt, and got everything sorted as regards the internet and phone in the other flat. It's arranged for early in the week, and I'll have a couple of days to move in completely, rather than having it all crammed into one day the way Stepdad had the previous move set up. In his defense, I didn't have an official fibromyalgia diagnosis yet, but given that I was literally off on long-term sick leave, he probably should have known better than to push that hard. This time, when I asked him on the phone yesterday about moving stuff that I don't use very often in before the Official Move, he rushed to reassure me that no, that's fine, that was in fact the intention.

Anyway. I did the Big Scary Adulting Thing, and I deserve a cookie. However, I'm mostly going to get More Adulting. Serial Adulting, if you will. I have plans for how to handle the whole "get all the unnecessary things OUT OF THE HOUSE before a move" situation, and one of those involves an obligation to take out at least one bag of whatever needs throwing away at least once a day. Generally as an "any time I leave the house" thing, which I have to do now because Errands. Which I would like to get finished before schools let out. I'd forgotten that there are two sets of rush hours on public transport in this city - the Adults To / From Work rush hours, and the Kids To / From School rush hours.

But after all of that? All those acts of Serial Adulthood? I DESERVE A COOKIE.

#Thess is a motherfucking adult

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5 Laziest Ways to Make Money Online With ChatGPT

ChatGPT has ignited a wave of AI fever across the world. While it amazes many with its human-like conversational abilities, few know the money-making potential of this advanced chatbot. You can actually generate a steady passive income stream without much effort using GPT-3. Intrigued to learn how? Here are 5 Laziest Ways to Make Money Online With ChatGPT

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Generate SEO Optimized Blogs

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Create Online Courses

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odaclan · 2 years ago

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A 6-volume manuscript describing the events surrounding the Battle of Komaki-Nagakute was recently found in Nagoya. The book has a post script signed by one Oosawa Shigetoyo 大沢繁豊, though the article didn't seem to specifically say he was the author.

The manuscript was originally known of 20 years ago, but it somehow faded to obscurity and was only recovered again this year (2023). The person who bought it submitted it to the authorities for study.

This reminds me of that time when I discovered a strange document with the Buddhist seal that was signed "Nobunaga". This news really confirms that we won't know about the existence of historical materials unless the owner gives it up to authorities. There could be so much more out there that's just hidden in personally-owned archives, never to see the light of day.

Below is an illustrated portion of it, showing Hideyoshi, Nobukatsu, and Sanboushi:

The manuscript was believed to be from the earlier days of the Edo period (mid to late 1600s at the very latest), as the tendency of 1700s era manuscript is to refer to Ieyasu with his deified name, Toushou Daigongen. This manuscript still uses his normal name, "Ieyasu", and listed him as secondary to Nobukatsu to boot.

Sadly the article didn't say if there's new information contained in it. I can't read the brush scripts above the drawing either. I can only read that it mentions Azuchi in Oumi, and Nobunaga and Nobutada, and then Sanboushi and Nobukatsu. I'm assuming it's talking about the succession matter, since Sanboushi supposedly resided in Azuchi for a while after things were settled in the Kiyosu Conference. Azuchi wasn't entirely destroyed in the aftermath of Honnouji; only the tenshu was lost, but the other mansions were still serviceable.

I can somewhat better read parts of the "profiles" on the far left, because the strokes are clearer:

Nobukatsu-kyou: "First named Nobuoki, then (changed to) Tomotoyo, and lastly Nobukatsuー"

Ieyasu-kou: "Before receiving the first rank, Daijou Daijin, Minamoto [unreadable] Seiwaー"

Hideyoshi-kou: "Toyotomi Ason, Tenbun [unreadable]"

Hidetsugu-dono: "Common name Magoshichirou. His father was Kaitou County'sー"

The description of Nobukatsu's name change is very interesting, by the way. The story that I've heard online is that his name was Tomotoyo first, and changed to Nobuoki later. The only solid proof of this name change that I've seen is that circa 1574 his name was signed "Tomotoyo" in a letter (the artifact exist in museum archives). His subsequent or prior name changes is a bit fuzzy still.

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wenamedthedogkylo · 2 years ago

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100% agree but I'd like to add something for folks to think about. I worked for a captioning company for 2 years, not as a captioner myself but as the scheduler between clients and captioners—client says "we need this show/broadcast/event/livestream/webinar/etc captioned", I put it in the books and then found someone to live caption it. My side was live captions, I should note, which is slightly different than the transcription-style captioning done for stuff that's already been recorded, but we had a dept for that, too.

Even from 2016-2018 when I was with that company, the whole captioning (and related court reporting) industry was deeply worried about the future for a very simple reason: virtually no one was joining it. Young people didn't even know about it as an industry, as a thing you could do for work to make money. So there was no influx of human beings to keep things going long-term. The captioners I worked with were all 40 or older; one lady was in her 60s-pushing-70s, and my boss who occasionally stepped in to caption was in her 60s as well.

So even a few years before the threat of AI started looming over everything, the captioning industry was starting to panic about where they would even find people to do captions someday. And it's not an easy task.

Even for pre-taped stuff like shows and films, the ideal scenario is to have a professional captioner who can use a stenotype machine to type quickly and accurately in shorthand and get those words out as fast as possible.

You have to have great hearing and better listening skills, because you need to be able to quickly parse the speaker's words from ambient noise and/or figure out accents.

Obviously the pressure is higher for live captioners, but pre-taped captioners are still under pressure to do all this as quickly and accurately as possible for a fast turnaround. (Our pre-taped captioners did a lot of archival stuff, writing up captions for old as balls programs with audio recorded on a potato, like good lord.)

You also need time beforehand to prep your shorthand dictionaries, because if you're not familiar with the material that's going to be talked about and someone says a word you don't know, you're gonna have no choice but to slap up something that's probably very wrong and you're going to be judged for not getting it right. But organizers aren't always great at getting your prep to you on time... or at all... so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

So captioning is a highly skilled job that takes a lot of training and focus to do, even if you have the luxury of being able to play back the show/film/whatever that you're captioning or have a script to work from. And again, even if you have prep or a script to work from, it could change last minute and the folks in charge might not bother giving it to you at all.

Now combine all these things together: an industry based on an essential accessibility, which is slowly dying because not enough humans are getting trained and joining the workforce to keep it alive according to professional and regulatory standards. It's also not cheap to hire captioning services, because you're paying for skilled labor from a human who can actually understand the nuances of human speech.

So what do you think film companies and such are gonna do? Look for every way imaginable to cut corners, of course. Hire outside of trusted, certified, trained captioning companies. Start up shitty little slopshops of people who can prove a high WPM rate to type up captions for a pittance. And now we have AI on the scene, finally making it possible to remove the human element altogether and have a machine do it for you for even less than a pittance.

Where I'm going with this is: please rage against shitty captions on your shows and movies. Rage about them publicly. Rage about them online, in person, to the FCC, to any government officials who need a reminder that the ADA exists as a part of US law. I'm less familiar with equivalent governing bodies outside the US who might have a say in captioning, but rage at them as well. But most importantly, rage against the studios and companies who are skimping on captioning services.

You're right, it is not a big ask that captions and subtitles be good and understandable. However, it is not exclusively the fault of the captioning companies and their captioners. The captioning industry is actively ageing and dying. People make mistakes as they get older, they can't type as fast or hear as well as they used to, they're not as familiar with new cultural touchstones and language. The good captioners are all aging out and retiring, and virtually no humans are stepping up to replace them, either from not knowing it's a viable career or from knowing that those remaining are being deeply undervalued—that production companies don't want to spend anything at all, so they'll only spend the bare minimum and take whatever crap they pay for as "good enough". So instead, the captioning workforce is being replaced with machines and AI who cannot do half as good a job as a human being could.

So rage against bad captions and subtitles, but direct your rage where it's needed: at the production companies who refuse to pay for a human being to properly interpret for other humans, and would rather a shitty AI do it instead. Rage against the shoddy legislation and regulations that allow them to do this, that allow captioning companies to desperately turn more to AI captions as they lose their workforce and are told their services aren't worth being paid much for.

Put your rage where it will have an effect. Not at the feet of overworked captioners and companies who are unwillingly having to switch to computer-generated garbage just to make sure there are *some* kinds of captions available. Direct it at the studios and production companies who won't pay for human labor, and the regulators who are letting best practices be left to rot.

I, a hearing person who likes subtitles just as a preference, shouldn't have to read a subtitle that's obvious nonsense, go back a couple seconds, and listen again in order to figure out what's going on. An accessibility feature should not be the most half-assed part of a professionally made production. Scripted media has absolutely no excuse for not having subtitles or having subtitles that aren't perfectly verbatim. Professional captioning services should be ashamed of the shoddy work that they put out. Captions should be treated as a part of the production, just like filming, editing, audio balancing, etc - and anything that releases with missing or bad captions should be seen as unfinished

#long addition sorry but I promise it's important

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