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Since the whole thing with NaNoWriMo has gone down, I've noticed that one of their former sponsors, Ellipsus, has cut contact with NaNoWriMo because they do not support their stance on AI; I didn't know what Ellipsus was, but upon further research I've found that they are a writing platform that works a lot like Google Docs and Microsoft Word, only with a heavier leaning on the story-writing aspect and connecting with other writers - and they also completely denounce any use of AI, both in the writing process itself and in the use of their platform. I really appreciate that.

Since this is the case (and since I've noticed Google has begun implementing more AI into their software), I've decided to give Ellipsus a try to see if it's a good alternative to Google Docs (my main writing platform). It's completely free and so far, I've found it simple to use (although it is pretty minimal in its features), and I really like the look of it.

I figured I'd spread the word about this platform in case any of you writers would want to give it a try, and if you do, let me know how you like it!

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OC Ask Game!! Send an OC and an emoji!

🌸- What's this oc's favorite and least favorite color?

🌹- What's this oc's biggest fear

🌷- How does this oc take their coffee?

🌻- What's this oc's mental health state?

🌼- What's your favorite thing about this oc?

🌺- Which family member(if any) is this oc closest to?

💐- Where is this oc's favorite place to relax?

🌱- Does this oc have any pets? Do they have any pets they want?

🌲- What is this oc's greatest strength and weakness?

🌵- How does this oc feel about physical affection?

🌴- Who is this oc's favorite person?(Can be another oc, a fictional character, a celebrity, anyone)

☘- Does this oc have any piercings? Do they want any?

🍁- What's this oc's favorite genre of movies/tv shows/books/etc?

🌾- How does this oc get along with people they just met?

🍀- Around when does this oc get up in the morning?

🍂- What music does this oc like?

🌳- Does this oc collect anything?

☀️- Does this oc make good or bad first impressions?

🌙- Does this oc have any unusual hobbies?

🌟- Is this oc good at expressing themself through words or do they have to use other means?

🌈- What does this oc like and dislike about themselves?

❄- What is this oc's favorite and least favorite food?

☁️- What is this oc's clothing style like?

⚡- How well does this oc sleep?

💧- What is this oc most passionate about?

🍃- Describe this oc in one word

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Re-sharing this post I found on Twitter for people looking for alternatives to NaNo. I haven't tried any of these sites but they might be worth looking into.

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15/08/24

Story: The Memories of Alana Grey

Word Count: 446

Best Line(s):

"You were quite happy to run around playing some game you’d thought up, and Fernanda was being Fernanda.’ this earned him a brief and reluctant smile from Esteban."

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Writing is not about 'telling an epic story' or 'making something that will outlive you'. Writing is about going "You know what would be fucking awesome?" and then committing word crimes

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29/05/24

Story: The Gilded Throne

Word Count: 332

Best Line(s):

"‘Still family or if they insist on making their beds out of bones we can’t be surprised when the inevitable happens.’"

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08/07/24

Story: The Fourth Door

Word Count: 945

Best Line(s):

"‘Aren’t you going to play devil’s advocate? Tell me she did love me, that you’re sure she’ll love me again if I grovel hard enough?’"

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does anyone know where I can find good reference images of victorian-era wheelchairs? I want to draw the jovial contrarian but all the wheelchair art refs/tutorials I can find are for modern wheelchairs

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Major Arcana Inspired Character Asks

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The Fool: When has your character been excited to start a new journey? The Magician: How does your character unleash their creativity or resourcefulness? The High Priestess: When has trusting their instincts paid off for your character? The Empress: Who has been a positive female figure in your character’s life? The Emperor: Who has been a positive male figure in your character’s life? The Hierophant: Who has served as a mentor to your character? The Lovers: Which of your character’s relationships has been the most positive? (Romantic or otherwise) The Chariot: What goal is your character determined to reach? Strength: On what issue is your character persistent? The Hermit: Write about a time your character did some soul searching. What did they find? The Wheel of Fortune: What are your character’s proudest successes? Justice: When has your character felt satisfied with the conclusion to a major dispute or concern? The Hanged Man: When has your character needed to step back and look at things from a different perspective? Death: When has your character had to let go of something in their life? Temperance: How does your character balance their life? The Devil: Does your character ever neglect their wild side? The Tower: When has your character lost an ideal or relationship? The Star: When has your character been most hopeful? The Moon: When has your character’s path been unclear? The Sun: When does your character sit back and enjoy themselves? Judgment: Has your character ever been given a second chance? The World: When has one of your character’s dreams come true?

Bonus: Major Arcana in Reverse!

The Fool in Reverse: When has your character acted recklessly? The Magician in Reverse: When was your character manipulated? The High Priestess in Reverse: When has your character felt betrayed emotionally? The Empress in Reverse: When has your character felt dependent on another? The Emperor in Reverse: When is your character inflexible or stubborn? The Hierophant in Reverse: When has your character’s personal beliefs been challenged? The Lovers in Reverse:  When has your character experienced heartbreak? The Chariot in Reverse: When has your character’s pride or arrogance been their downfall? Strength in Reverse: What are your character’s doubts or insecurities? The Hermit in Reverse: When has your character felt the most alone? The Wheel of Fortune in Reverse: When has your character felt their life was no longer under their control? Justice in Reverse: When has your character been treated unfairly or cruelly? The Hanged Man in Reverse: When has your character tried to avoid making a major decision? Death in Reverse: When has your character tried to fight change? Temperance in Reverse: When has your character felt overwhelmed? The Devil in Reverse: When has your character suffered from refusing to break off an unhealthy relationship? The Tower in Reverse: When has your character’s actions led to disaster? The Star in Reverse: When has your character lost faith? The Moon in Reverse: When does your character mistrust their feelings or intuition? The Sun in Reverse: When does your character’s goal seem just out of reach? Judgment in Reverse: When has your character found it difficult to forgive themselves? The World in Reverse: What is your character holding back? 

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28/05/24

Story: The Fourth Door

Word Count: 1036

Best Line(s):

"‘You ever make a mistake so big you couldn’t take it back?’ she asked not looking at him as she did so. Yes he thought. ‘No.’ "

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23/0524

Story: The Gilded Throne

Word Count: 1499

Best Line(s):

"‘What lady? You mean Meline? You haven’t heard the things that come out of her mouth when she’s trying to do up my corset.’"

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21/05/24

Story: The Memories of Alana Grey

Word Count: 392

Best Line(s):

"‘The one where a seagull took a dump on dad?’ Hasso had to bite his hand so as to not laugh so loud he woke Tayler again."

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20/05/24

Story: The Gilded Throne

Word Count: 1028

Best Line(s):

"There was no threat in his voice, but Lowhan saw it clear in his eyes. No was not an answer."

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17/05/24

Story: The Fourth Door

Word Count: 508

Best Line(s):

"‘Water!’ a loud barking voice cut him off. He turned to the source of the voice. A woman with a nose as sharp as her tone and a long neck. She wore her dark hair in a bob that along with her mauve power suit made her look like she was at a work meeting, not lunch with her family." 

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16/05/24

Story: The Memories of Alana Grey

Word Count: 877

Best Line(s):

"‘Well look at that Bakar Maurer has a heart after all.’ ‘Hey I’m an asshole but I’m your asshole in the end.’"