#wip descripts

[abluescarfonwaston]

Is volunteer au what I think it is :eyes: :eyes: :eyes:

Indeed it is! It is Edgeworth in a two sizes too small animal shelter volunteer shirt walking dogs and Feenie OH MY GOD ITS EDGEWORTH Wright signing up to take care of cats (because dog walking has a six month waitlist) and ending up taking care of the most onerous fury driven 'cat' named Princess Puddles.

Its also about Pess getting her new forever home with Edgeworth and taking down a corrupt department framing an innocent man and Mia not being able to do laundry. But really its about Feenie oggling Bratworth in a too tight shirt as he walks dogs.

As one should.

[nhyhu]

idk when this progress shot is from lol

[donttellunclesam]

stevie & eddie s4

(close ups under the cut)

[nickfoo]

Some doodles of Starscourge ‘Built Like a Steel-Mill’ Radahn

[ren-054]

Messy sketches before my tablet dies

Happy New Year

[mspainttaz]

Vespa wip! I love her I love her I love h

[image id: an intimidating woman with sallow skin and and green hair. her hair is styled short and choppy with matching green eyeshadow/lipstick. vespa wears a slinky black dress held up by thin straps, alongside matching gloves. one hand hikes the skirt up to reveal a fishnet clad leg. the other hand hides behind her, showing the silhouette of a dagger. end i.d.]

[foldingfittedsheets]

Wanted to post a WIP of my beloved and I's characters having a little dragon cuddle. Not so many commissions to keep me busy so I make nerdy art just for me.

So here’s Orion and Kahriq cuddling before bed.

[icbrothers]

I have had Mirara stuck in my head since hearing her description in the latest Worlds Beyond Number episode, and I finally got a chance to sit down and try and figure out what the Witch of the Waning Moon looks like. For some reason I imagine something between the Snow Queen and an Erte illustration.

[manasurge]

Guild Wars 2 OC stuff: So I finally figured out the full body design for Vallotash (Mordremoth's Scion a.k.a. who Mourynn actually is) They're more or less the same person, but it's complicated, but leans more to Vall believing she's Mourynn and kind of is since she inhabits her body and memories, but is technically an imposter and is very depressed and in denial about it. Inspiration from Jahai Bluffs: "Are you a dragon dreaming that it's a hero? If you were, how would you know?" (also it's my tumblr banner lol) I'm still sketching out the origin story to explain how this happens, but for now here is this sketch bc I am happy with how this turned out and wanted to post it early. It's basically self preservation turned to parasitism to accidental death of host to unintentional identity theft out of guilt/tribute + memory absorption to make her think she's the sapling + amnesia about the whole event taking place over the span of a year stuck in the dream (to super condense her origin lore). I'll finish these sketches once I'm done her origin story pages, or if I get possessed to do it earlier bc I'm still happy with how this turned out and might want to keep working on it sooner, hehe.

Here is more sketches of Mourynn/Vallotash under the cut:

She has some simpler looks for when she's flattened down. She looks SO SILLY but I love it. Beware the Scion of Mordremoth: This freaking wiggly silly noodle thing. A terrifying menace!! Beloathed parasite daughter vine of the mighty Jungle Elder Dragon!! /does a snake blep (Also the first two head sketches I did of her from last year when she still didn't have a body designed yet lmao. I still have to figure out how large she actually is, as well as her colouration. She'll have to match Mourynn's, so she's gonna be a funny mix of the colours in the cool spectrum, which doesn't look very plant-like, but sylvari can be all different colours, and she has the whole poisonous/hallucinogenic thing going on, as well as some Soo-won influence bc she's based off a leafy sea dragon and is very attuned to water, so it kinda works yeah????) I also have no idea what her large chin whisker things are supposed to be. I just kind of made them up on the spot and fell in love with them, so they're STAYING, even if they make no sense. I mostly just love that they'd look so cool underwater and while glowing in the dark, and they are vaguely alien and jellyfish-like.

[vaguely-concerned]

I love playing as Adaar for many reasons, but perhaps most of all because it's so so funny to me that the Conclave gathered an unprecedented number of the most important religious figures on the entire continent under one roof, and the one person who stumbles out of the rubble as a very confused messiah at the end of it all is essentially the bouncer. you played cardinal roulette and somehow ended up with the doorman.

[krscblw]

pretty pretty princess (wip)

[abluescarfonwaston]

The behaviors of Fruit bats and The Musings of Miss Mia Fey sound very intriguing! Tell us about them!

The Musings of Miss Mia Fey is a continuation on my fic Day of Destiny where Edgeworth meet Phoenix just before Dahlia takes action and convinces him to test the necklace for poison. (Inconclusive) It's both a highlight of Mia's take on how goddamn weird it was to see bratworth acting like that but also a continuation as she watches the fallout.

Edgeworth often ends up in her office to help Phoenix study or nap and over time she notices how not all is well in his world. But it really comes to a head when Manfred moves his timeline up and has Edgeworth framed that winter.

Bad Luck! The behaviors of Fruit Bats only has 233 word in it at the moment. (Although Fruit Bats isn't much better) It features Blood Vampire bat Gregory Edgeworth musing on how Miles didn't take after him. (and all the ways he did) Which is very obvious because Fruit bat Miles as a toddler is about an inch and a half bigger than Gregory in bat forms.

It features a Very autistic coded Edgeworth family. Also Miles hiding in Gregory's coat to nap so Father can't sneak out of the house without him.

The Majority of the Fruit bat Vampire fic is in Fruit bats make Fine Vampires were I've mostly settled on telling the story through snippets of other characters pov understandings of Miles Edgeworth the Fruit Bat. Phoenix, Larry, the lady who runs the bat sanctuary that Miles stayed in during the one year gap because he broke his arm on the front walk trying to flee, Franziska, Raymond... You know the full cast.

[boredguitarfish]

Our favorite interrogator

The ember hearted Master van Calox, always a pleasure to hear his opinions.

I may had been spending way too much time playing instead of doing art haha. Maybe one day I will finish rendering but it’s not today :D

[hayatheauthor]

How To Write And Create A Subplot

A subplot is an essential aspect of any book. It helps drive your story forward and hook your readers in with a compelling narrative. A good subplot raises the stakes for the main character by introducing side characters, creating plot twists, adding another dimension to the story or revealing information from the past or future. 

However, if executed incorrectly subplots can overshadow your main plot and deviate from the heart of your story. Unsure how to create and execute a subplot? Here are some helpful tips to get you started! 

Why Are Subplots Important? 

A subplot is a narrative thread that supports the elements of your main plot. They often build conflict or shed light on a secondary character’s story. Subplots help you create multilevel narrative arcs and build complexity and depth. 

Your readers certainly don’t need to know what your antagonists were doing while the protagonist underwent secluded training, but adding this subplot builds tension, heightens the stakes and easily portrays personality traits and character flaws. This is especially true for genres such as SFF or horror where your characters often don’t know their enemy’s plan until the last moment. 

Subplots are often what make your readers connect with your characters and world-building. To put it simply, if Harry Potter was written without any subplots Rowling could have wrapped up the entire series in one book. 

Types Of Subplots 

It’s important for authors to branch out and implement more than one subplot in their manuscript. Sticking to one subplot can often result in a poor portrayal of an important moment or make an interesting arc fall flat. A simple way to avoid this is by combining different subplots when working on your manuscript. 

Mirror Subplots

Mirror subplots are essentially a subplot that mirrors what your protagonist or antagonist is going through in order to illuminate their personality traits and how they dealt with said situation. A great example of a mirror subplot would be Sophie and Agatha’s dynamics during the first book of A School For Good and Evil. 

Sophie and Agatha both start off with essentially the same introduction to characters like Tedros, the faculty, their roommates, etc. but while Sophie uses a negative outlook to harm those around her Agatha focuses more on a problem-solving approach. 

Contrasting Subplot 

A contrasting subplot is when a smaller character faces the same situation as your protagonist/antagonist but handles the situation differently. For example, a protagonist allowed themselves to be injured in order to safely evacuate a nearby citizen but an antagonist in a similar position used the civilian to shield themselves from the attack. 

Contrasting subplots cannot exist unless both characters undergo the same situation, which is why it is important to plan this subplot out before executing it. 

Complicating Subplot 

Complicating subplots are the most common subplot used in literature. They’re pretty self-explanatory and involve a secondary character creating complications for the protagonist. This can be as simple as your love interest’s sister spreading gossip about the protagonist, or as complicated as a grand political scheme created to turn the protagonist’s allies against them. 

Romantic Subplot 

Romantic subplots are often confused with romance written as a subgenre. The difference between the two is simple—a book with romance as a subgenre simply includes romantic themes, however, a romantic subplot uses romance to deviate from the main plot. 

For example, if your protagonist left their usual environment to attend an event with your love interest for a couple of chapters, that counts as a romantic subplot. However, a character simply having a romantic moment does not constitute as a subplot. 

Things To Keep In Mind When Creating A Subplot 

Now that I’ve divulged all of the facts associated with writing a subplot, here are some personal tips writers should take into consideration when creating a subplot. 

A Subplot Is NOT Its Own Story 

This is an important factor many writers often forget when creating a subplot. Subplots are meant to tie into the main plot and move the story forward. They are supposed to be an arc in your story, not a story of their own. 

Subplots are a great way to foreshadow events, drop hints, reveal character traits, etc. however, you need to consider whether or not your manuscript needs to have these characters. Your deuteragonist’s tragic past with the antagonist might make for a good story, but you could probably summarise those events within one chapter. 

The same can be said for past love interests, ex-friends, training arcs and backstory arcs for minor characters. These factors would all propel your plot forward, however, incorrectly implementing them can ruin your reader’s immersion and deviate from the actual plot. 

If you’re unsure whether or not your subplot should be included in your novel, take the time to consider these few questions: 

Does your subplot help your protagonist accomplish their main goal? Or does it drastically deviate them from their initial purpose? 

Does this subplot introduce a new character, a new side to an old character, or the ‘true’ version of a seemingly good/bad character? 

Would your character be unable to attain their long-term goal without this subplot? 

Would your world-building, character development, or a certain aspect of the main plot feel confusing if not for this subplot? 

If your answer to these was yes, then you probably have a valid subplot on your hands. If not, then you should genuinely consider questions and take into account why you want to include this subplot, to begin with. If your answer is something along the lines of ‘it has so and so scene/dynamic which I really enjoyed or think the readers will like’ then your manuscript would probably do better without that subplot. 

Create Conclusive Arcs 

Unlike your main plot, subplots are supposed to have a start and finish. They need to have a complete arc and some semblance of a conclusion. 

For example, if you were writing a contrasting subplot where the side character decided to abandon another character in order to save themselves, you need to consider what happens once you write out this scene. How do the other characters react to it? Does this impact your side character’s position in the story? And most importantly, how does this impact the rest of your plot? 

You need to know where you’re going to go with your story once you have concluded your subplot, and figure out a way to tie your subplot into your main plot. 

I hope this blog on how to create and execute a sub plot will help you in your writing journey. Be sure to comment any tips of your own to help your fellow authors prosper, and follow my blog for new blog updates every Monday and Thursday.  

Looking For More Writing Tips And Tricks? 

Are you an author looking for writing tips and tricks to better your manuscript? Or do you want to learn about how to get a literary agent, get published and properly market your book? Consider checking out the rest of Haya’s book blog where I post writing and marketing tools for authors every Monday and Thursday. 

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Annoying your boyfriend is a love language and Jon speaks it fluently💕

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The many ways I've drawn Sierra's eyes since Feb 2022, in rough chronological order (oldest to newest)