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OC BINGO

I got tagged twice for this so I'm doing it twice! ( @tildeathiwillwrite you tagged my main, but I'm going to answer on my writeblr since that's where my OCs live!)

Rules: Fill out the bingo(s) of the person tagging you, then generate one for your OC here.

Since I just did Rory, here's one for Emmett!

surprising amount of similarities for these guys.

And here's Emmett's card!

no pressure tagging @nade2308writes @telltaleclerk @the-one-and-only-valkyrie @imbrisvastatio and anyone else who wants to jump in! (if you like this card better, feel free to do this and not the first one)

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OC BINGO

Thanks for the tag @catwings-writes-things!

Rules: Fill out the bingo(s) of the person tagging you, then generate one for your OC here.

I love Harriet's bingo and I SEE that one that's meant for Rory, so of course I had to do it for her...

So close, so many times...I have the feeling if Rory and Harriet ever met the world might end.

And here's Rory's bingo card!

no pressure tagging @nade2308writes @telltaleclerk @the-one-and-only-valkyrie @imbrisvastatio and anyone else who wants to jump in!

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Writing two characters who you intend from the beginning to have a romantic relationship, writing characters for each other, is absolutely fantastic in its own right, but there is something to be said for writing two characters independently, and then a good bit into the writing process seeing them side-by-side and going “GASSSSPP WAIT A MINUTE”

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More platonic battle couples. Battle friends.

Soldiers who've trained and fought together for years and now move like two halves of a whole, always watching each other's back.

Fantasy duo who've perfected their method of fighting side-by-side with weapons and magic. Or who use magic to strengthen each other, magic bolstering their fighting.

Near strangers forced together by a dire situation, having to work together to survive. They're a little awkward, a little clumsy, but necessity gives way to partnership. Trauma keeps them together after. Their struggles and growth as they learn to work together.

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This WorldBuilding Wednesday I've got some fun facts about the city Thief of Hearts takes place in!

The perpetually winter night city of Rime is divided loosely into four 'quarters'. 

The Commerce Quarter is where many city craftsfolk and trade merchants who've docked in port sell their wares. Most of this trade takes place either in the city square, which caters to out of town merchants who rent temporary stalls, or Market Row, which is a collection of small storefronts owned by local merchants.

The Smoke Quarter is the main manufacturing district. Shipyards along the waterfront build or repair trading vessels, as the magic-infused wood of nearby forest trees is in high demand to create faster, more resilient ships. The Smoke Quarter gained its name from the forges at its heart that make their living smelting Starsilver ore from the mine outside the city.

The High Quarter is the residential area for the city's affluent residents. Well-kept row houses and large mansions house officers of the governing Cohort, wealthy craftsfolk and salvage wreckers, and leaders and ranking members of the magical Syndicates. The High Quarter is one of the few places in the city with enough light to make color distinct, and many of the buildings are painted in ways that take advantage of that.

The River Quarter is separated from the rest of the city by the river that flows through it. This area is essentially the slum district, comprising about one-third of the city's area while housing more than three-quarters of its residents in rickety tenement housing. Most residents of the River Quarter are those Gifted with magic who believed the city would be a safe haven, only to find out that while magic is less regulated in Rime than the rest of the kingdom, so is everything else.

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ok writeblr i have a question and it does not matter if you answer re fanfic or original work:

do you nerds know what themes you intend to tackle in longer works before you start, or are the themes a fun little surprise you don't uncover until the nth draft?

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do y'all ever get 'head full of the wip but no concrete thoughts' –itis where you can't leave it alone until you get something out but you keep going onto the document and immediately experiencing an absolute blankness

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they are Cancelling me for dealing with my grief as best i can . also for the vicious war Crimes

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Which OC has frequent nightmares?

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tag the oc who would make somebody those breakfast plates where the eggs and bacon form a smiley face

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Your story matters. You matter. In times like now, we need fiction, original and fandom, written with genuine heart and sincere effort. Stories written by people who care about what they're writing will change the world, whether it's by sending a message or giving the reader a break from reality. Stories written by people who care satisfy some part of us, deep in the soul, that can't be reached any other way. And that goes for both readers and writers.

That's the power of art.

Just remember: You are an artist. And your art matters, even if no one but you ever sees it.

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Every writing advice thing ever: Don’t get bogged down in details on your first draft. Just write! ☺️

Me: How I begin this scene hinges on whether cheese sandwiches were served with mayo in the 50’s.

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How to Write Deaf Characters - From a real Deaf person’s perspective

Hello readers and writers alike, I would like to point out something that has been so glaringly annoying to me and other Deaf/HoH people so that we can end all these misconceptions. People who write for Deaf!Readers should know a few things before starting their imagines, fanfictions, blurbs - anything. It is not anyone’s fault for not knowing these things, most hearing people are not aware of the Deaf community or Deaf culture so here I am, a Deaf person who is majoring in Deaf Studies and Culture, coming here to tell you a few things to know when writing for a Deaf!Reader

(Remember this is my experience as a Deaf/HoH person and it may differ from person to person but this is what I learned/have slight annoyances within writing)

Deaf and Hard of Hearing is a culture. Yes, most people consider it a disability but IT IS NOT SOMETHING WE ARE ASHAMED OF! Please stop writing fics/imagines about Deaf!Reader being ashamed of not being able to hear or getting hearing aids to impress their SO. It’s completely wrong and just annoying. We are proud of our Deafness and we don’t want to be fixed.

DO NOT USE THE TERM ‘HEARING IMPAIRED’! This is basically a slur word. It was widely used in the ’90s but now it’s considered a derogatory term. Just use Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Or ‘deaf’ if the person is medically deaf and not culturally Deaf. (see next point)

Deaf and ‘deaf’ are different. Deaf is a cultural term for people who are born Deaf and raised in the community. The term ‘deaf’ is used in the medical field or used to describe someone who has hearing loss that does not associate with the Deaf Community. Usually, a hearing person who has become deaf later on.

Sign language is not a worldwide language. There are different types of language within sign language. ASL is for American and Canada. BSL is for Britain. So if you’re writing a story that takes place in a country that is not America or Canada, do not say ASL.

ASL does not = English. Same for every other language. ASL is its own language with grammar rules and semantics. It does not directly translate to English. So if you’re writing ASL most likely write in GLOSS or write it as you would write a hearing character. (Sentance: I want to go to the mall and buy a dress. GLOSS: I WANT WANT GO TO MALL I. ME BUY DRESS ME )

Deafness is on a spectrum. There is a legal threshold that someone must pass to be considered legally Deaf. Some Deaf people can hear more than others. I can hear high pitched noises sometimes. I know someone who can hear voices but can not hear what they are saying. Both of us are Deaf and we both cross that threshold. So when writing your Deaf!Character make sure to set a bar of what they can and can not hear.

Hearing Aids do not cure anyone’s deafness. It only helps hear some sounds and maybe hear if people are talking. Not what they are saying although it can help with that depending on how far they are on the Deaf scale.

Cochlear Implants are very controversial in the Deaf Community so if you’re going to write about them do your research!!! They are also not a cure for Deafness, just an aid.

Deaf people are not masters at lipreading! Even the best lip readers can only make sense of 30% of what is being said. I’ve been lip reading for years and I still only understand a little bit of what is being said. So no, your character is not going to miraculously know what’s going on from lip reading.

DO NOT have your characters yell at your Deaf characters. DOES NOT MATTER HOW LOUD YOU ARE! We can not hear you. Neither can your character. Have your other hearing characters speak normally. That’s the best way to lip read if they must.

Most Deaf people are born from hearing parents. It’s really rare for a whole entire family to be Deaf (Although I’ve met some and it’s super cool). But your character is probably born to hearing parents.

ALSO, the majority of hearing families with Deaf children do NOT learn ASL. It sucks but it’s true. Only about 30-40% of families learn sign for their Deaf family members. So keep it in mind,

So this is my list for now! I may add to it the more I think about things but this is basics I think everyone should know. If I forgot some then feel free to add! (as long as you are knowledgeable about the topic please). If you have questions please message me! Or if you need someone to proofread your Deaf!Imagines then I almost here for that. So happy writings everyone!

ILY

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Which of my (too many) WIPs are you?

I broke down and made a quiz because doing these by poll on here would have been...too many polls.

Anyway, have fun with this thing, and if you want, tell me in a comment/tags what you got and I'll post a snippet from that WIP for you!

Tagging @catwingsathena @the-one-and-only-valkyrie @nade2308 @telltaleclerk @ettawritesnstudies

(I know a lot of you know most of these but if you do need clarification because you got an oldie, please do tell me! I will happily ramble at you about my WIPs, even the back burner ones, for WAY too long)

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Creating OCs is like eating potato chips.

You can't make just one!

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I love you “unlikeable” female characters I love you rude girls I love you mean women I love you girl interpretations of the “Asshole with a Heart of Gold” trope I love you women who get labeled Cold and Unfeeling I love you girls who lash out I love you women who lie I love you female characters who make people mad just by existing

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just another day of being hopelessly in love with my own ocs