#wanted writers

[bibbleshoni]

1888. London, England.

Pretty girls with cherub faces sell virgin flowers to all that pass, a hard and underpaid work, where many buds are left wilted and crushed, just like the poor maiden’s selling the poppies and roses.

The Lacselles family rule, thrown into power a hundred and eleven years ago. Human, and nothing more. Just as they believe it should be. The royals, especially the queen, are known for their disdain towards… others; the supernatural. They believe they’re a plague, a coven of disgraceful monsters with the blood-thirst to match.

Once upon a time, the Marseille family ruled over England. A family of the undead, of vampires. They weren’t perfect, but it was their birth right for countless generations.

However, the humans felt it was wrong, they felt it was disgusting to have such dreadful creatures rule over them — they wouldn’t stand for it. A revolution was thrown, casting the family into darkness and death, leaving behind only two of the youngest girls, who once lived lavishly as princesses, ball gowns and parties, now forced to hide in the shadows. No one is to know of their survival, not if they dare reclaim the throne.

An OC based, literate RPG based on discord. Set in the Victorian Era of London, fit with supernatural creatures and a fictional monarchy waiting to be toppled. We are a friendly and fun group of writers who want to expand our world and invite new rp’ers to join us. 18+.

[gingerswagfreckles]

After 146 days, the Writer's Strike has ended with a resounding success. Throughout constant attempts by the studios to threaten, gaslight, and otherwise divide the WGA, union members stood strong and kept fast in their demands. The result is a historic win guaranteeing not only pay increases and residual guarantees, but some of the first serious restrictions on the use of AI in a major industry.

This win is going to have a ripple effect not only throughout Hollywood but in all industries threatened by AI and wage reduction. Studio executives tried to insist that job replacement through AI is inevitable and wage increases for staff members is not financially viable. By refusing to give in for almost five long months, the writer's showed all of the US and frankly the world that that isn't true.

Organizing works. Unions work. Collective bargaining how we bring about a better future for ourselves and the next generation, and the WGA proved that today. Congratulations, Writer's Guild of America. #WGAstrong!!!

[flowercrowngods]

when ao3 is back up i want all of you to leave comments on the fics you were interrupted from reading, the fics you were looking to find, the fics you were thinking about re-reading, and the fics left open in your tabs for months now.

when ao3 is back up, i want you all to show some love to your favourite writers, favourite fics, or even just the 600 word one-shot that brought a smile to your face that tuesday three weeks ago.

when ao3 is back up i want you all to remember that comments and explicitly voiced appreciation are what keep writers going.

[hyacinthsdiamonds]

Production houses: but if the writers stay on strike we can't guarantee the future safety of your favorite shows 🥺🥺😭😭

Viewers who 1, have already lost their favorite shows because they were cancelled in spite of good ratings and good reviews or 2, have stopped watching new content entirely until the entire series has aired and concluded as a result of so many good shows getting cancelled on cliffhangers and thus leaving said viewers unable to gain closure with those characters and with a hollow viewing experience, so they've begun a, watching older shows they know came to a planned conclusion or b, revisiting their old favorites and enjoying the nostalgia or c, reading new books or fanfic instead: YOU ALREADY CAN'T GUARANTEE THE FUTURE OF OUR SHOWS SO GET FUCKING WRECKED AND PAY WRITERS WHAT THEY DESERVE!

[apollos-boyfriend]

“the writer’s strike will impact your favorite tv show!!!1!1!”

[lyralit]

things to think about for characters

do they have allergies?

what foods will they not touch?

what kinds of music do they like?

how are they around new people?

do they speak in an accent?

have they tried learning a new language?

how many languages do they know?

what is a song that will always make them cry?

how do they cry? heaving? silently? sobbing?

how do they dress? for practicality or fashion?

what is the first thing they notice about a stranger?

what is their humour like?

do they have scars? what caused them?

do they wear jewelry?

are they a frivolous spender or a miser?

do they prefer luxury or practicality?

who would they quote?

what could make them change their mind?

who is the first person they'd call?

how are they around animals? do they have pets?

what is their favourite childhood food?

what is something they've never told anyone?

childhood friends?

what are habits they've picked up from other people?

what are their guilty pleasures?

what is something they're staunchly against?

do they speak a certain way? do they use contractions? popular turns of phrase?

can they fall in love? what does it look like? does it differ between people -- friends vs family?

what would they rather die than do?

what is their biggest mistake? one that they look out to never do again.

[knife-filled-plushies]

i love the Smiling Critters as a cartoon concept and if it ever developed like mlp or something like that I can absolutely see something comical like this happening djkfskf

lesson at the end would probably be something about getting a healthy amount of sleep and staying on a good schedule jfhskf

[biggest-gaudiest-patronuses]

i vote that next year instead of reading Dracula we do a Jeeves & Wooster Book Club. those two never got the rabid tumblr shipping fandom they deserved (disqualified for the sheer technicality of being published a century too soon). we must correct this injustice

[just-french-me-up]

I'm sorry, cringe culture can't come to the phone right now. Why? Oh, cause it's dead!

[anneapocalypse]

So, just curious how many writers and creators will have to be forcibly outed by relentless harassment before we acknowledge that "This queer characters was written by a cishet person and that's why they're bad" is not good criticism.

[bibbleshoni]

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⠀⠀⠀ ꪶ ֯ LONDON TOWN CASTING CALL .ᐟ ⁎ ꫂ

The Shadows of London Town is a OC, multi-muse roleplay server based on discord. Set in a fictional retelling of London, 1888, join our world fit with supernatural creatures & a monarchy waiting to be toppled. 18+.

( plot details here: https://bibbleshoni.tumblr.com/post/682431303244808193/an-oc-based-literate-rpg-based-on-discord-set-in )

Casting for: King Thomas Lascelles. Human.

Thomas is the face of England. A proud and stubborn man with only the best interest of his country at heart. Yet, he is a puppet for his malicious and narcissistic wife, Victoria, who uses her dear husband to manipulate the pawns of London. Like his wife, Thomas has a rather public disdain for the supernatural that lurks in the shadows. Along with his wife, Victoria, he has three children; Everett, Angelica and Alice. ‪( 45-60. Age is adjustable. FC up to writer. )

Casting for: Lord Gideon Bennett. Werewolf.

Gideon is a good man. A werewolf, he loves his family and his pack, but he is tired. He’s serene and level-headed, but has a aggressive streak that shows all too often. The upcoming war troubles him, especially the heat that has fallen upon his family. He dreams of peace between the supernatural and the human, though doesn’t much like the fae. Married to his beloved wife, Andromeda, he has two daughters, Amaylea and Harriette. (45-60. Age is adjustable. Suggested FC: Sam Heughen. )

Casting for: James Philips. Human.

James is an rich, adventurous young man with little care for his wealth. His farther owns a factory and one day, it will be his. He prefers to spend time away from the factory and in his family’s grand library or wandering along the streets of London. Every day, he walks the same path, hoping to see Elizabeth Liddell, a gentle flower girl he’s become infatuated with. She feels the same, but neither admit it. James know his father would never approve. (21-25. Suggested FC: Jonah Hauer-King. )

Casting for: Leopold Alton-Wright. UTP.

Leopold comes from two rich families. His father’s side, the Altons, lost their wealth in years of gambling and opium use, meaning he sought ways to provide for himself and his mother to keep them in luxury. He landed a job within the royal palace, due to the relationship between Victoria and his mother, Jane, he worked his way up from a mere Tea-Boy to the Firsr Footman. Leopold is a very charming, intelligent man who is beloved by many, though has found Princess Alice Lascelles has captured his heart. She just doesn’t know it yet. ‪(20-25. Suggested FC: Douglas Booth. )

Casting for: Ambrose Calver. UTP.

Ambrose is a very well respected man. His charm and elegance entices many, especially with his heroic deeds as a (former) knight in the King’s Army. Polished and poised, Ambrose is one of the most eligible bachelors in London, but he’s caught sight of Alice Lascelles’ lady in waiting, Theodosia Camden. He’s protective, too, and will do anything for those he loves. (21-27. Suggested FC: Rege Jean Page.)

Casting for: Luther Baxton. UTP.

Luther is a gruff man with a strong moral code and a protective streak. Coming from a large family in London’s slums, he’s made his way up in society with his hard work and determination. Luther takes his job as Princess Alice Lascelles’ guard very seriously. He won’t show it, but he has a soft spot for the Princess and cares deeply for her. Maybe a little too much. (30-50. Age is adjustable. FC is up to writer.)

Many other skeletons are available ( and we’re also dying to see new original characters too! ) within our world. If you’re interested in joining and / or want to pick up one of these characters, please drop me a message to discuss details!

[ionomycin]

Forest Guardians

[graph-aa]

Everyone is talking about this

but forget about THIS

WHY

[idolomantises]

I’ve said this before, but I always found stories that frame heaven as “evil” and hell as “good” (or less bad) to be genuinely boring. I like more nuanced approaches to each realm.

I understand that for a lot of people, Christianity is a religion they like to criticize and mock, but I feel like if you don’t even understand the fundamentals of the religion, why even attempt to critique it?

[journen]

So, I have a couple artworks I did for a fic I wrote / am writing. Au where Simon leaves the army to raise his nephew Joseph. In this installment ahaha Soap, who is still in the army, is visiting for the holidays, and so here is Simon and Jo picking up Soap from the airport, and Joseph giving Soap a hug! Both are of little scenes in the first chapter. 😊🧡

I'm so weak for uncles Simon and Johnny!!!!

[thevioletcaptain]

i genuinely don't care how good a piece of ai generated art or writing looks on the surface. i don't care if it emulates brush strokes and metaphor in a way indistinguishable from those created by a person.

it is not the product of thoughtful creation. it offers no insights into the creator's life or viewpoint. it has no connection to a moment in time or a place or an attitude. it has no perspective. it has no value.

it's empty, it's hollow, and it exists only to generate clicks (and by extension, ad revenue.)

it's just another revolting symptom of the disease that is late stage capitalism, and it fucking sucks.