#and two new milestones!

[thecrusadercomrade]

The Long Road Home has Reached 7500 Hits, and What-Ifs of Telltale's the Walking Dead has reached 4000 Hits!

We hit both of these milestones at literally the same time! Thank you so, so much to everyone's who been reading and leaving feedback on these stories, it really means a lot to me! Seeing all of you enjoying these stories has been a major reason I've been able to put out chapters so fast, it really provides a lot of motivation.

Read The Long Road Home on AO3!

Read What-Ifs of Telltale's the Walking Dead on AO3!

[softkiseu]

HAPPY 1.7K 💖

(if i didn't go for a very long hiatus, for sure it's suppose to be alr in more higher number)

this milestone post is not for me to celebrate but to thank everyone who stay and keep cheering me up. i honestly had few days feeling down, thinking if i still should continue my acct but because of you dears who leave encouraging message. I'll stay stronger as ever.

i cherish each one of you who follows me because i know, you flw because you love my work. I'm also even more happier because I can notice the improvement everytime i post, the amount of likes and rb I get. how fast i gain flws this time. not only here in my main but also with my side blog.

again, thank you so much for always being there, showing support with your words or even in silent way- leaving notes in my contents. i appreciate you guys so much. it's not only your mbs that are beautiful but you lovelies are also amazing and wonderful people, inside and out. + their some blogs in the tags that are my inspiration, everyone is so talented. (you might get confuse why your tagged even we didn't had a chance to interact much)

@koosuvi @wiotas @vioquese @ecojinri @tzulipss @yeritos @y-ves @isamiracle @yunjidoll @lorlita @i04rei @lovelyanqell @starmio @interstellarz @stellattee @h-ao @chwrtzs @k-yujin @kiotopia @baesol @tyunlouv @alfaire @hazelnut-affogato @sakkurada @v6mpcat @jaes1lvr @i-jiwon @jeonzio @trivijoy @tozak-i @y-eora @jennnieee @webzzo @i-telepatia @minguukie @iluvrei @sseulr1n @w-eons @wonk1s @chaey2k @dewyrka @y-ujin @miunote @wonflirtz @haewrin @y-unjins +more of my moots. (sorry if i might missed someone)

my side blogs. check it out and follow if you like my other contents.

@hanimellow @endlesslywe @asahiteru.

[sionnaach]

Little boost bc I'm almost at 1000 hits and 100 kudos, and we're more or less at the halfway point now.

My first venture into a multi chapter fic, a Solangelo au of Netflix's Russian Doll; if you like gay shit, dark humour, and a mysterious time loop plot, this might be the fic for you!

[lizardrosen]

It's my 10 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳

[rillette]

Thanks for the early birthday wishes! It's five days after New years (I'll be 21 and my mom's still not over that lol). I appreciate it.

awwwww happy early 21st then!!!! idk if you're american and planning to celebrate with drinks, but have fun and be safe if you are!!

[kindaorangey]

i feel like. if a parallel/callback is going to happen then it should be like, the icing on the cake, not the only thing that makes the scene worthwhile.

[a-mess-of-a-crow]

Thank you to everyone who got me to 50 likes!

I may not know why but hey, at least somehow some people on this planet look at my big pile of hot shit and point at it and be like

"That. I like that."

And just put a heart on it.

Thanks!

((looking at you @fluffychubbydragon and @cranberrytea451))

[i-luvsang]

got my official housing assignment for this fall eeeee !! i already knew it bc my roomie and i have accommodations but it's nice to see it for real for real hehe i'm so excited !! can't wait to show you guys the fun stuff we do with the place <33

[lupismaris]

Okay bar is restocked, meds and 🍃restocked, everything we need for pies/cookies/roasts/brunch has been purchased

The long insufferable holiday weekend is now allowed to commence

[orange-s-mario]

So I decided to add all the “mainer” universes from DC. Like ones that reappear more or a few of the characters from that universe hang out in the main universe for a bit or a while. So the most notable ones are the ones with ongoings but there’s a few non-ongoing ones mainly due to crossovers. I think you could make a case for some but some of those are more Justice Incarnate characters than characters who pop up in the main universe or the main universe crosses over with them for a while. No alternate futures here though. Anyways the Universe list is under the read more with 1-2 pictures of characters from that reality:

Earth-Two

Earth-One

Earth-S

Earth-C

Earth-Twelve

Earth-Prime

Earth-Three

Anti-Matter Universe

New Earth

Pocket Universe

Dakotaverse

Wildstorm Universe

Earth 0/Prime Earth

Earth 1

Earth 2

Earth 3

Earth 11

Earth 22/Kingdom Come Universe (Hypertime Reality)

Earth 23

Earth-M

Earth-W

[koishua]

y'all we're officially 10001 posts old

[saeist]

would you rather be with ur anime hub but yall gotta be vegan orrrr be with a hated anime chara and be able to eat whatever you want

id be with a hated anime character cuz ive always been by their side!! (sasuke, itachi) i can fight idc!!

get tipsy with me 🍻

[mokacheer]

cheers to the new year also to be prosperous with more mutual interactions, collabs and hopefully more content from me exploring new editing styles >:)

[softie-rain]

guys I turned two today

[burntoutdaydreamer]

Things That May Be Causing Your Writer's Block- and How to Beat Them

I don't like the term 'Writer's Block' - not because it isn't real, but because the term is so vague that it's useless. Hundreds of issues all get lumped together under this one umbrella, making writer's block seem like this all-powerful boogeyman that's impossible to beat. Worse yet, it leaves people giving and receiving advice that is completely ineffective because people often don't realize they're talking about entirely different issues.

In my experience, the key to beating writer's block is figuring out what the block even is, so I put together a list of Actual Reasons why you may be struggling to write:

(note that any case of writer's block is usually a mix of two or more)

Perfectionism (most common)

What it looks like:

You write one sentence and spend the next hour googling "synonyms for ___"

Write. Erase. Write. Rewrite. Erase.

Should I even start writing this scene when I haven't figured out this one specific detail yet?

I hate everything I write

Cringing while writing

My first draft must be perfect, or else I'm a terrible writer

Things that can help:

Give yourself permission to suck

Keep in mind that nothing you write is going to be perfect, especially your first draft

Think of writing your first/early drafts not as writing, but sketching out a loose foundation to build upon later

People write multiple drafts for a reason: write now, edit later

Stop googling synonyms and save that for editing

Write with a pen to reduce temptation to erase

Embrace leaving blank spaces in your writing when you can't think of the right word, name, or detail

It's okay if your writing sucks. We all suck at some point. Embrace the growth mindset, and focus on getting words on a page

Lack of inspiration (easiest to fix)

What it looks like:

Head empty, no ideas

What do I even write about???

I don't have a plot, I just have an image

Want to write but no story to write

Things that can help:

Google writing prompts

If writing prompts aren't your thing, instead try thinking about what kind of tropes/genres/story elements you would like to try out

Instead of thinking about the story you would like to write, think about the story you would like to read, and write that

It's okay if you don't have a fully fleshed out story idea. Even if it's just an image or a line of dialogue, it's okay to write that. A story may or may not come out of it, but at least you got the creative juices flowing

Stop writing. Step away from your desk and let yourself naturally get inspired. Go for a walk, read a book, travel, play video games, research history, etc. Don't force ideas, but do open up your mind to them

If you're like me, world-building may come more naturally than plotting. Design the world first and let the story come later

Boredom/Understimulation (lost the flow)

What it looks like:

I know I should be writing but uugggghhhh I just can'tttttt

Writing words feels like pulling teeth

I started writing, but then I got bored/distracted

I enjoy the idea of writing, but the actual process makes me want to throw my laptop out the window

Things that can help:

Introduce stimulation: snacks, beverages, gum, music such as lo-fi, blankets, decorate your writing space, get a clickity-clackity keyboard, etc.

Add variety: write in a new location, try a new idea/different story for a day or so, switch up how you write (pen and paper vs. computer) or try voice recording or speech-to-text

Gamify writing: create an arbitrary challenge, such as trying to see how many words you can write in a set time and try to beat your high score

Find a writing buddy or join a writer's group

Give yourself a reward for every writing milestone, even if it's just writing a paragraph

Ask yourself whether this project you're working on is something you really want to be doing, and be honest with your answer

Intimidation/Procrastination (often related to perfectionism, but not always)

What it looks like:

I was feeling really motivated to write, but then I opened my laptop

I don't even know where to start

I love writing, but I can never seem to get started

I'll write tomorrow. I mean next week. Next month? Next month, I swear (doesn't write next month)

Can't find the time or energy

Unreasonable expectations (I should be able to write 10,000 words a day, right????)

Feeling discouraged and wondering why I'm even trying

Things that can help:

Follow the 2 min rule (or the 1 paragraph rule, which works better for me): whenever you sit down to write, tell yourself that you are only going to write for 2 minutes. If you feel like continuing once the 2 mins are up, go for it! Otherwise, stop. Force yourself to start but DO NOT force yourself to continue unless you feel like it. The more often you do this, the easier it will be to get started

Make getting started as easy as possible (i.e. minimize barriers: if getting up to get a notebook is stopping you from getting started, then write in the notes app of your phone)

Commit to a routine that will work for you. Baby steps are important here. Go with something that feels reasonable: every day, every other day, once a week, twice a week, and use cues to help you remember to start. If you chose a set time to write, just make sure that it's a time that feels natural to you- i.e. don't force yourself to writing at 9am every morning if you're not a morning person

Find a friend or a writing buddy you can trust and talk it out or share a piece of work you're proud of. Sometimes we just get a bit bogged down by criticism- either internal or external- and need a few words of encouragement

The Problem's Not You, It's Your Story (or Outline (or Process))

What it looks like:

I have no problems writing other scenes, it's just this scene

I started writing, but now I have no idea where I'm going

I don't think I'm doing this right

What's an outline?

Drowning in documents

This. Doesn't. Make. Sense. How do I get from this plot point to this one?!?!?! (this ColeyDoesThings quote lives in my head rent free cause BOY have I been there)

Things That Can Help:

Go back to the drawing board. Really try to get at the root of why a scene or story isn't working

A part of growing as a writer is learning when to kill your darlings. Sometimes you're trying to force an idea or scene that just doesn't work and you need to let it go

If you don't have an outline, write one

If you have an outline and it isn't working, rewrite it, or look up different ways to structure it

You may be trying to write as a pantser when you're really a plotter or vice versa. Experiment with different writing processes and see what feels most natural

Study story structures, starting with the three act structure. Even if you don't use them, you should know them

Check out Ellen Brock on YouTube. She's a professional novel editor who has a lot of advice on writing strategies for different types of writers

Also check out Savage Books on YouTube (another professional story editor) for advice on story structure and dialogue. Seriously, I cannot recommend this guy enough

Executive Dysfunction, Usually From ADHD/Autism

What it looks like:

Everything in boredom/understimulation

Everything in intimidation/procrastination

You have been diagnosed with and/or have symptoms of ADHD/Autism

Things that can help:

If you haven't already, seek a diagnosis or professional treatment

Hire an ADHD coach or other specialist that can help you work with your brain (I use Shimmer; feel free to DM me for a referral)

Seek out neurodiverse communities for advice and support

Try body doubling! There's lot's of free online body doubling websites out there for you to try. If social anxiety is a barrier, start out with writing streams such as katecavanaughwrites on Twitch

Be aware of any sensory barriers that may be getting in the way of you writing (such as an uncomfortable desk chair, harsh lighting, bad sounds)

And Lastly, Burnout, Depression, or Other Mental Illness

What it looks like:

You have symptoms of burnout or depression

Struggling with all things, not just writing

It's more than a lack of inspiration- the spark is just dead

Things that can help:

Forget writing for now. Focus on healing first.

Seek professional help

If you feel like it, use writing as a way to explore your feelings. It can take the form of journaling, poetry, an abstract reflection of your thoughts, narrative essays, or exploring what you're feeling through your fictional characters. The last two helped me rediscover my love of writing after I thought years of depression had killed it for good. Just don't force yourself to do so, and stop if it takes you to a darker place instead of feeling cathartic

[fictionalheroine]

It's my 12 year anniversary on Tumblr 🥳