#all weekend i've been dreading writing one sentence

[zmediaoutlet]

NEXT please! gonna send you this 400 times and set up a sprinto session for you

o shit

NEXT — the next line. meaning i will finish the sentence I’m on and write a new one, which you’ll get.

for ch3 of the Court of Nightblooming Flowers, uhhhhhh fuck--

She hobbles convincingly along the colonnade, her staff tapping on the parquet in the anticipatory silence, and Jared should watch with the rest when she raises the blackthorn and cries out—when the trumpets again sound, and the crowd cheers—but he's watching across the hall to where Eglantine is assembled, and the Winter Queen is no match for the poet he's sought.

[ofmermaidstories]

Hi Mermie, may I ask you for some writing advice? I absolutely adore your stories, and you've inspired me to write my own. I have a fic idea mapped out focussing on Deku's struggle to form healthy relationships (ie. obsessed with the two people he greatly responses [AM & BKG], seems to crush on ochako because she's the first girl to talk to him/show him kindness etc.). The course of the story spans over several years... I intended to do a time skip from childhood, to middle school, to high school - where a lot of the significant build up events are supposed to happen. Because of this, I'm not sure if another time skip into his adult life would then be appropriate? My concern would be that it takes away from the suspense and tension if he's 16/17 being pushed to the edge, he's at boiling point and then *poof* suddenly he's in his 20s. but the thing is, for the twist to happen, he has to be a pro hero :( I know that this fic will end up being a long multi-chaptered one, but just wanted to get your opinion on how you'd approach it? (If I've given enough context)

But also please don't feel obligated to answer if it's too long winded, or simply because you don't want to! Have a great weekend<3

Okay I have been thinking about this since you sent it, Anon, and first of all hello!!!! I’m so excited for you to write!!!!!!!! LETS WRITE!!!!!! 📝

But okay let’s have a looksies. 📖 🧐 It’s a little hard to diagnose without being elbow deep in the guts of it, but one thing I will say is that if you’re doing timeskips then honestly? smash-cuts work!!! You mention that you’re worried about it taking away from the tension of Izuku’s boiling point but depending on what you were trying to achieve with him being pushed to that point, and what you want to say/achieve with opening up on him in his twenties, you could use the jarring nature of the timeskip to your advantage! like—you could introduce your twist within that first paragraph, with him in his twenties. Or you could use it to bury/emphasise that struggle he’s been having, with forming those healthy relationships.

Like we leave Izuku there, at the edge of seventeen (pun absolutely intended lmfao), stricken and at his wits end, ready to implode and — poof! Suddenly he’s calm and smiley, the picture of a perfect hero, far removed from that overwrought teenager (or so we—the readers—think!!! Now you have the space to sneak in your twist 👹).

Obviously I dunno if this fits in with what you’re envisioning—but hopefully even just presenting an idea propels you forward to one you like better!!! 🥺 But even without knowing the nitty gritty details of your fic or how you think, my advice would be don’t be afraid of using those smash-cut timeskips! Ham them up if you wanna! Link them into each other with a leading sentence or whatever—use them to hide your trickery!!! If it’s important that Izuku maintains an in-fic sense of dread then, oops! Turns out beneath that smiley, capable adult he’s a mess! You have so many options, I reckon. So the most important part of this advice is to listen to your gut! Sounds trite, but it’s true. 🥹 It’s like… you know when you flip a coin and you know, instantly, what you’re hoping for? You have that same instinct in your gut for your story! All this other fuffle is just stuff to make you realise what you really want—the coin in the air before it lands. 🪙✨

[elvisabutler]

I miss caught in a trap :(

You and me both, anon. I'm actually working on it right now, which I know I've said like a billion times and y'all do not need to remind me of that. I'm not even going to lie and say I have any excuse beyond life and being minorly fixated on other things. But provided apparently everything going okay tonight, it'll be out tonight (don't hold me to that. hold me to this weekend, and then everyone can send me hate and I'll agree with y'all tbh). Actually doing writing sprints to focus on it.

But. As a reward? Idk as me trying to make it up to you. A snippet.

"Schilling, if you don't drop it I'll kick you out of this room." His tone is supposed to be menacing but it’s undercut by the slight tremor in his voice and the cough that follows. If anyone asks, he’ll blame it on the ice water bath they had given him to wake him up after passing out.

“I’ll drop it, but you have to answer my next question then.” He shrugs before muttering under his breath. “Acting like you can even kick a mouse out of the room.”

“I heard that and I’ll turn you into one just to do it.” His eyes narrow before he exhales and inhales heavily. “What is it?”

Jerry runs his hand through his hair almost like he’s trying to figure out the best way to word the question. Elvis knows it’s serious then, because him and Jerry have known each other for a long enough time that it shouldn’t matter how he asks the question. Elvis isn’t gonna care if it sounds insulting or if it’s something he doesn’t want to answer. He’ll just tell Jerry that and it’ll be done with. “You can spit it out, man, I’m not gonna-”

“Why the hell did you pass out? You know I’ve seen you on some stuff, man, but you don’t- we were talking in mid-sentence. Just-” He clears his throat and attempts to imitate his friend. “‘What’re ya talkin’ about Jerreh.’ and then you hit the floor, I couldn’t even catch you properly.”

He had been dreading this sort of question after all he hadn’t told anyone what he was trying to do because every time he did they tried to be helpful and damn if half the time it didn’t defeat the purpose of him trying to get clean without anyone’s help. Still, a deal was a deal and Jerry had dropped asking him why he screamed out in his sleep so it was the least he could do. Can’t have his mama haunting him for being rude now could he.

“I’m off my amphetamines.” He pauses. “I scared Lisa Marie the last time I had her when I took them. ‘Cilla- she told me if I didn’t try and quit those I might see her less. Dr. Nick doesn’t know. I’m cold turkey. Guess my body doesn’t like that idea.”

[survey--s]

659.

Are you one of those lucky people to own a walk-in closet? No. They're not really a "thing" here for most people as our houses are generally not very spacious.

Is there a random object you own that has a huge personal significance? Yeah, my teddy bear.

Do you use Google? Yes.

Would you like to go swimming right now? No.

Can you play electric guitar? I can play a few chords (well, I could years ago) but that's about it.

Do you have an HDTV? Aren't they all HD these days?

When was the last time you drank something through a straw? I don't remember.

Have you ever tried to teach yourself a different language? I've taught myself some Italian and Spanish using DuoLingo.

What do you think makes you unique from others? I mean, I really don't think anyone is all that unique or special.

How long was your last phone call? I have no idea, probably only a few minutes.

Do you need to repaint your nails? No.

Has there ever been a horoscope that came true for you? I don’t pay any attention to horoscopes.

Are you a fan of industrial metal? No.

Are you one of those people who chew two pieces of gum, not one? Yeah, sometimes. One piece just feels too small for me.

Do you have a wall calendar? We do for next year actually, Archie is on the front cover.

Have you ever taken the pictures from a calendar and used them as posters? I'm sure I have done in the past, yeah.

Can you handle the cold? Yeah.

Have you ever been to Canada? Yes.

Do you believe in superstitions? No.

When was the last time you took a taxi somewhere? I honestly don't remember. Years and years ago.

Would you ever join the army, air force or navy? No.

How old is the person you last kissed? He'll be 40 in January.

Is there a friend that you can always rely on to get you out of a jam? Yeah, my husband.

What was the most embarrassing thing you’ve had to buy? I don't really get embarrassed buying stuff, to be honest.

Have you ever tried to balance the light switch between off and on? Yeah.

Do you believe in ghosts / supernatural occurrences? Nope.

Have you ever mistaken a person’s gender? Probably.

What was the most expensive thing you’ve broken? A car.

Has anyone texted you yet today? No. I'm having the most anti-social weekend ever and it's amazing, hahah.

Did you stay calm during the whole swine flu scare? Sure, it never really affected me, I have to say.

Is there a light on in the room you’re currently in? Yeah, fairy lights plus the overhead light.

Are your feet touching the floor? No.

Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes, a few minor ones. One as the driver (non fault) and several as the passenger.

Do you usually make back up plans? Sometimes. Like I'll say "if X walks cancels, we can do Y".

Can you focus well in high-stress situations? Yeah, it's afterwards that I fall apart.

Without the aid of mascara, do you have long eyelashes? Yes.

Is there a kind of music you listen to that helps you release your anger? Yeah, heavier rock type stuff.

Are you one of those people who keep their feelings bottled up? No, I wouldn't say so.

Is one of your friends extremely odd but you love them regardless? Everyone's odd IMO.

Is there anyone you dread going into public with? Nope.

Are you a victim of writing run-on sentences? Not really.

Graffiti: an art or an act of vandalism? Both.

Do you buy things online? All the time. I pretty much never shop in person anymore.

Are you easily frightened? By some things, yeah. Other things don't bother me.

Do you have a favorite model? No, I don't really pay attention to stuff like that.

Have you ever watched Titanic? I actually haven't. I got halfway through but it bored me senseless.

What’s your current facebook display picture of? Our wedding day.

How about your IM display picture? I don’t use IM.

Is there anyone whose hair you envy? Anyone who doesn't get frizzy hair, basically.

Would you act in a movie if offered a role? Yes.

Does speaking in front of people make you nervous? Not so much anymore, but I don't really do it anymore.

Can you read in a moving vehicle or does it make you sick? I can't. I get car sick even without the reading lol.

Have you ever dated someone who was extremely shy? Yeah. Well, we had one date but still.

Or have you dated someone who took things too fast? Yes.

Does the idea of driving 220 mph sound exciting to you? Not really.

Everyone has a weakness, what’s yours? Carbs.

Do you or anyone you know have an account on Deviantart? No. This isn't 2013.

Thoughts on the Dunkin Donutcommercial that says “America runs on Dunkin’”? I've never heard of it before.

Do you bother buying movies on DVD anymore or do you just download them? I stream everything these days.

Do you listen to Daughtry? I used to - I do like their music they're just not a band that really crosses my mind much nowadays.

Do you get your eyebrows waxed? No.

How do you take your coffee? At home I just have it with milk and sugar, but if I'm out I prefer flavoured lattes or Cappucinos.

If you have a dog, what breed is it? He's a beagle.

Do you make up nicknames to refer to people you don’t like? Not now, but I did as a kid.

Have you found someone who makes you unconditionally happy? Yes.

Do you have a friend who always seems to be dying their hair? Nope.

Would you swap names with a friend? No.

Do you plan on going to university? I graduated university in 2011.

Guys who wear muscle shirts, yes or no? I don't know anyone who does that.

Are you a fan of Carrie Underwood? I've never really heard any of her music.

Do you make playlists on iTunes? I do on Spotify, yeah.

Have you ever forgotten someone’s birthday? I'm sure I have.

Are you scared of being left behind? No.

Do you remember your last dream? Nope.

Do you know someone who is an obsessed Star Wars fan? No.

Is politics something you don’t care about? I care but only to a certain extent.

What’s a movie/tvshow/book/series that is way overrated? Marvel movies. <--- yes!

Do you think Barbie presents an unhealthy image to young girls? I mean, it's a doll. It's not real.

Is there a pet that you desperately want? In an ideal world I would have a horse but I can't afford it and we don't have the space, so there we go.

Would you ever get your bellybutton pierced? It's already pierced but I haven't worn jewellery in it for years.

Are you musically talented? Nope.

Have you ever shot a gun? No.

Do you have a friend that always changes their mind last second? No.

Are you not afraid to voice your opinion? I'm not afraid, no.

Are you one of those people who are always pushing their limits? No, I don't think so. I kind of know my boundaries now and I'm getting better at learning to say "no".

Is there a word that you will always find humorous? Sure.

Do you frown upon immature people? It depends? Not as a general thing but it does happen.

Have you ever slipped on ice and hurt yourself? Yeah, way too many times lol. I work outside and walk in all weathers so it happens multiple times a year ha.

Do you try to have an intimidating impression? No.

Living in the big city or chilling in the country? I prefer country life but with access to the city.

Do you pity women in history who had to wear corsets? No. They went through far worse.

No one seems to obey the legal drinking age, do they? No.

Do you like your country’s flag? I have no strong opinions either way.

Have you ever made a totally amazing snow fort? No. We never get enough snow for that.

Do you use Bounty Paper Towels? We don't have those here.

Are you the one usually behind the camera or the one in the picture? It depends.

If you get married, will you have a traditional wedding? Ours was just a small registry office wedding.

Do you feel your slowly losing one of your friends? Nope.

If you draw, what’s one thing you always have trouble with? I don’t draw.

Is there someone you know moving away any time soon? Not to my knowledge.

Do you ever go on Tyra.com? Nope, never heard of it.

Allergic to anything? Aspirin.

How many cars have you owned? Four.

What are you going to do after this? I have no idea, probably more surveys ha.