#writing cheatsheet

[volturigroupie]

For all the Alec Volturi fanfic writers out there ~

While having him use Italian words of endearment is cute and awesome, have you considered using 'Early Medieval English'?

A list of possibilities; with their loose translation

Mīn lēof - my beloved, my dear

Mīn mægden - my girl/maiden

Mīn līf - my life

Mīn swēte - you can guess this one

Mīn dēore - this one too

Mīn lufu - my love

Mīn hēorte - my heart

Mīn hēartlufu - my heart's love

Mīn trēowa - my true one

Mīn trēowalufu - my true/faithful love

Mīn hordwynn - my delightful treasure

Mīn midgesīþ - my companion (generally not romantic)

For a child perhaps (?) Mīn lȳtle wynn - my little joy

Bonus phrases! Iċ lufie þē - "I love you" Þū eart mīn līf - "You are my life"

As far as I know, the only gendered term here is 'mægden'.

P.S. If you do use this, please use ī not i when writing 'my' because...

Sources; (1), (2), (3)

[navigatorsghost]

Writing hack: if you're getting stuck trying to do background worldbuilding, like you're filling in backstory for a character or designing a location or attempting to flesh out a culture or something in your setting, write it up as a fake Wikipedia page. That way, the bits you're fully stuck on can just be headings with a note saying "needs expansion" for now, the bits where you can't decide whether to make x or y be the truth can be written up both ways under a "Controversy" heading, the bits you do have plenty to say about can be splurged down without needing to reference the bits you're still stuck on.

For bonus points, have fun inventing imaginary sources, because once you've done that, you've got fictional books and learned authorities to throw into your actual story later if you need some random titles to stick on a bookshelf (or a place to hide a terrible pun like you're aspiring to be Sir Terry Pratchett, of course).

For even more bonus points, get carried away and start adding links to other pages and then write those too.

[navigatorsghost]

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[adreamoverlife]

Thinking about Adam Milligan AND Michael

Thinking about when Adams actor Jake Abel said that Adam would be fucking delighted to know Michael immediately betrayed the Winchesters after his death like underrated character trait of Adam Milligan is how much he HATES Sam and Dean. I feel like Adam is a pretty easy character to mess up or misinterpret because if you pull him too far from being just a guy you risk making him into a Crazy Winchester which is the exact opposite of what he is but I genuinely believe he would let them both die with little conflict. And you know what good for him, I'm glad, Low key think Sam and Dean deserve death by him and only him ngl

Like Adam would never ask Michael to kill them but if for some reason Michael was in the bunker and Dean bumped his shoulder in the hallway and Michael decided "You know what It's Time." Adam would just be like "can't argue with that, It's Just Time." and the entire bunker would just be vaporized off the planet

BUT if a customer at the bar Adam worked at broke a chair over Adams head in a fit of rage Adam would just tell Michael "This guy is obviously an asshole but lets just call the cops and get this guy arrested" and Michael would say "He NEEDS to be accosted by an Angel of the LORD We need to call upon HELLFIRE-" And then the guy would just get arrested

ALSO THOUGH if a guy tried to repeatedly get Adams number and flirt with him Adam would say "I'm litterally going to outlive this guy by centuries dont kill him now i wanna show up at his deathbed in 50 years itll be so funny" and Michael would be like "What should i make us for dinner maybe hawawshi how do you feel about hawawshi?" and then that guy would die of a unrelated heart condition 2 hours later.

[ilkkawhat]

What kinda stuff in your AW journal?

starts off with a tally of how many times i've played, dates when i got platinums (still working on awan and control's plat), guide for like, the locations of stashes, deer heads, mayor setter, codes for puzzles, etc. I started drawing annotated maps--did cauldron lake and haven't done the rest lol also have some random commentary like things i notice

i also started drawing in it (doodles and some attempts at legit drawings) and writing alan wake related dreams i had, some random poetry and ramblings...probably should try writing fic in it too (i'm a huge nerd tho and have been tracking my word count whenever i write and though i could still do it it would add another step of me typing to get the wc if it's more than like 100 words lol.) it's mostly being used a dream journal for now lol also have a few pages where i just got down some thoughts on ilkka things that remind me of alan

[immobiliter]

so i am fully aware that if i gave val a modern verse she would be a hippy and i'm still not sure what to do with this information

[navigatorsghost]

I like "scratchbook". Because my brain says that notebooks are for writing and sketchbooks are for drawing; but a scratchbook sounds like it could be for either and also doesn't sound like it needs to look good, which means I can keep both my verbal and visual notes for things in the same book.

"It took me TWO years to finish this sketch book!" Well that's cuz you're not fuckin sketching. Those are fully painted pieces dawg that's a renderedbook. I've gone through four sketchbooks in my off time this year alone I just draw stupid faces and shit for fun. pussy up like the rest of us and start drawing stick figures with guns

[janeway-lover]

my stepdad: *got my mom a necklace when they got together with a heart-shaped key because she's the key to his heart*

me: hey do y'all mind if i put this in my self insert fanfic? cause i'm gonna

[chitterwords]

Upside of writing charas that use neopronouns: Practice

Downside of only writing ~1 page/3 months: I keep forgetting everyones pronouns and I am so sorry ;_;

[authorksc]

Cheat Sheets In Writing

January 17, 2024|Blogging

What is a cheat sheet? A piece of paper, computer file, etc. that gives you useful information about a subject, or helps you remember or do something. Here are some examples of what you might include on your cheat sheet. Definitions, synonyms, formulas, quotes, examples of calculations, illustrations, grammar rules, and proper nouns (to make sure you don't make mistakes). All of this can be very helpful to an author or a writer in general. So do not worry that keeping a cheat sheet is cheating, ha, no pun intended, and remember, "Enjoy the Write!" KSCarson 

[glitter-stained]

A compilation of resources

Hi guys, sorry for spam-posting this morning: I have over 2000 drafts and needed to get these posts out so I could put them in order, in order to make this post.

FOOD

Stay on track of recalls to avoid getting food poisoning

5 ingredients/45 minutes recipes

Apple chai caramel cider

How to make cookies in a mug

Edible plants catalogue:

Homemaking, gardening and self-sufficiency resources that will not radicalize you

Sad bastard Expectations

You need to eat vegetables

Transcendent pumpkin pie

Hungarian mushroom soup

RESOURCES FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND SUPPORT

Disability survival guide

Resources for sign languages

Toothbrushes you can use while in bed!

Hey, person who's feeling overwhelmed by life!

How to do hard things

Reality statements for interpersonal effectiveness

In case anyone else is having a bad night

Stretching advice

Learn the Beck Columns with Cassandra Cain!

Activities that are not doom-scrolling

How to actually help someone who attempted suicide via pills

Lavender tip

READING RESOURCES

Public domain websites

Bookshop is in the place!

Reading sites

Ao3 cheatsheet

Support your local library

Study time!

J-stor has it for you!

WRITING RESOURCES

Useful websites aplenty

Disability writing guide

On villains with tragic backstories

On carrying children

Some writing resources

Ref recs for whump writers

Writing dialogue

Writing characters with Schizophrenia

Writing advice ("crime")

Taking emotional intelligence in account!

Non tragic backstories

Useful geographical descriptors for writers:

How to say "it hurts"

You don't need an agent

Write your story backwards

Quick english grammar dialogue guide

Worldbuilding guide website

Writing about wounds

Gems (more useful than you'd think)

GRAPHIC ARTS RESOURCES

Anatomy help

Hot artists don't gatekeep

Sketch warm-ups

SURVIVING THE DIGITAL HELLSCAPE

Resources for staying safe online

Escape the discord generative AI

Stop NCII

Back-up your tumblr blog

Fuck ads

Fuck your paywall

Fuck your paywall, science edition

Learn the basics of digital archiving/preservation

Fuck your overpriced Netflix subscription , really, fuck it

Hidden search systems

Wafern = fediverse tumblr (none of these words are in the bible)

Fuck that spotify subscription

Woops! Gmail scam

Wolfram Amadeus Mozart or something idk i don't play the violin

FUCK YOU AI TOP RESULTS

Discord switch?

Lock your fics!

MISCELLANEOUS

Dealing with the worst case scenario

Supporting native artwork

Correct your misconceptions!

Free classes!

Small ways in which you can support science!

Frozen water survival guide

Kink sex ed

Care packages

Magical bookstores (now with a map!)

Tumblr culture special: lore and legends

DIY clothing repare

Manners/etiquette

Yeah no I'm not doing that for free

There we go! Hopefully some of those help make your life easier.

[study-diaries]

Math Tips

(Pictures are not mine)

Well, let me tell you, we all have this love-hate relationship with this subject, right? The worst part is that when you don't know what the heck is going on, so, as a girl who studied maths (2 Volumes/textbooks) on her own during the year she was homeschooled, here are some tips and tricks that I did to get an A+ in my math finals!

Get your syllabus together

In the beginning I had no damn idea what was going on and it was just confusing. I had to do the first thing I did was taken my index/table of contents and mark the chapters which i knew very well and the ones I had no clue about. And then i arranged them with the marking scheme, like which one carries the most marks etc etc and study accordingly.

Complete lessons/chapters that you already know

When you finish off the things you already know then that's gonna give you the confidence you need even if you know only 1-2 chapters, learn it throughout and make sure that you'll get the answer no matter how twisted the sum is. If you're doubtful about the whole textbook like any normal person.... Start with the easy ones. (I know there are literally really no "easy" chapters, spare me)

Harder chapters need hard work

Most chapters like Trigonometry proofs, Geometry proofs, Algebra, Graphs, Mensuration and Calculus etc need more than minimum effort but here's a trick, what is the common thing in this? Yes, they're all formulae and theorem based which goes to my next point. These chapters are completely based on how much you've understood your basics.

Formulae and theorem cheatsheets

Make a list of all formulae and the theorem used in the book, write them chapter wise and no printouts or digital notes. Take a paper and write it down, no excuses. It helps you while you're practicing, revising and in the last minute review, it helped me damn much. Remember, maths is a sport. The basic formulae must come to you like reflexes.

YouTube is your best friend.

For every single chapter, go and watch the basics and how a sum is done step by step. A recommendation for this is Organic Chemistry Tutor who literally is one of the reasons i passed. He has videos from basic geometry, trigonometry, statistics to calculus. Search for your own YouTubers and be clear with concepts.

Math is fully memorization

Memorize formulae and theorems with the back of your hand, you should be able to recall them within seconds. Be thorough.

Memorize basic math values (if calculator isn't allowed)

Do this if you have a majority of chapters like Statistics, Mensuration, Profit/loss calculation etc, where large numbers are concerned. Memorize the first 10 square, cube, decimal and multiplication values. It may be dry but there are literally songs available for these things, I'm serious, i learnt the first 10 cube roots by listening to Senorita xD Search for rhymes and they'll definitely be many!!

Work it out!!!!!!

Can't stress this enough, atleast 30-40 mins is the minimum for maths. I'm serious, work out each sum, don't ever think it's a waste, you'll see the results. Practice makes perfect. Work out every single sum, from examples to exercise ones cause let's be honest, our examiners love to take problems from every nook and cranny of the book.

Whiteboard method

So, I made this up and it actually works, if you have a whiteboard or anything else, once you completed a chapter, take a random page and whatever sums you have on those two pages, you need to complete within a given time limit. It helps you to identify your weak points and where the hell you're losing both time and effort and not to mention that it gives you confidence boost up.

Hope this helps :))

[mayra-quijotescx]

Please just write yourself a cheatsheet for the NATO phonetic code and keep it near your phone, please, I am begging you, because why did this customer I was trying to assist on the phone just hit me with "Y as in You"

PLEASE;

[navigatorsghost]

It's very important to passionately and unironically love at least a few pieces of truly terrible art in your life, because it helps you internalise the truth that a work doesn't have to be perfect or even "good" to be precious and lovable and capable of rewiring someone's entire soul if it happens to hit them just right.

it's ok when people do things imperfectly. there are plenty of mediocre books and movies and works of art and all those people are fine and did not die from producing something that's just ok. not me though I would die

[mjjune]

MJ's Writeblr Reintrduction

New year, new announcements, new intro lol

ABOUT MJ

Hi, I'm MJ. I write stuff and sometimes give advice.

Writeblr est. 8/8/2022

This blog is solely my writing and announcements and inspiration. To see writers, art, and snippets from my favs, see my sideblog!

I don't mind if minors follow me, but I do post occasional mature themes/content. Follow at your own discretion.

2024 Writer's Wrapped here

COMING SOON: AVOF

Starting this summer, I'm releasing my fan-favorite paranormal romance fantasy for free through Substack and a polished, professional version on Patreon!

AVOF SIDEBLOG @avof

SUBSTACK - FREE, biweekly updates

PATREON - $1, weekly (or more) updates and discord access

INTRO POST & INTRO PAGE

OTHER WIPS:

WIP MASTERLIST (blog page)

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I write a variety of genres and am known for subverting expectations and blending genres (and swapping genres halfway through stories lol). Including but not limited to: fairytale retellings, high fantasy, post-apocalyptic, paranormal, urban fantasy

My stories explore themes of queerness, fluidity, neurodiversity, systemic oppression, solidarity, unconventional relationship structures, nuanced morality, finding hope, and self-acceptance.

All my wips have a taglist! Let me know if you want to be added

OTHER RESOURCES

Beta Reading Advice masterlist

My Beta Reading & Critique Discussion Series

I offer alpha/beta/sensitivity reading on kofi!

WHERE TO FIND ME:

AVOF blog

Patreon ($1)

Substack (FREE)

Carrd

Instagram

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Ko-Fi

[fuckyeahpedropascal]

Your Pedro Boys matrix things are fantastic and spot on! If you haven’t already done it, may I suggest the underpants (or lack there of!!) matrix?

Pedro boys underwear matrix

Sweet anon! I'm sorry this request took so long. I actually made the matrix super quickly, but didn't have time to write the commentary. I had an absolute blast making this one, thank you so much for sending it in! If you're not familiar with each underwear type (I definitely was not), here's a cheatsheet.

Debate and discussion encouraged as always!

• Masterlist •

Related posts:

Pedro boys fashion matrix

Pedro boys colour matrix

Pedro boys smoker matrix

Commando

Javier, Oberyn, Ezra, Pero

The only canonical proof we have regarding underwear for Pedro boys is that Javier goes commando, and we thank the writers of Narcos for that. For Oberyn, it's all about easy access, whereas the space/medieval gremlins obviously forgo undergarments because it means more laundry. And they never do laundry.

Briefs

Javi G, Max P, Silva, Nico

We saw how cute Javi G is in his little Speedo's, you can't tell me he doesn't wear briefs. For Max P and Nico, I could just imagine these extra bitches to strut around their home in their briefs. For Silva, he's in the saddle all day, he doesn't want anything longer rolling up as he rides.

Boxer briefs

Frankie, young Joel, Jack, Marcus P

I'm biased here because I prefer boxer briefs on men, and all these boys give me major boxer briefs vibes. Young Joel in particular, just imagine him wearing them with the inside out tshirt when he stumbles out of bed on a morning Sarah's away to visit her grandparents 🫠

Boxers

Dieter, Max L, The Thief, Dave

Dieter is our comfort king, and you know he wears loose boxers under his bathrobe. @imaswellkid made the very valid point that Max L wears pinstripes boxers, so does Dave probably - very dad of them. The Thief definitely wears boxers under a pure silk kimono when he prowls about his mansion.

Midway briefs

Din, older Joel, Marcus M, Tim

Our modest tin can man would probably wear long johns under his flight suit if he could, but since it's not an option, let's say he wears midway briefs. Older Joel is probably (misguidedly) a bit insecure about his dad bod and probably wants some extra support with the extra length on the midway briefs. Whereas for Marcus M and Tim, I don't know why, but I'm imagining them walking around in midway briefs with their respective tac vest and shoulder holsters and I'm feeling pretty good about myself right about now 🫠