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[yurama]

writing is so funny because i could write nonstop for 9hrs and then hit a block where im like "how do i transition between this moment and the next?" and then i just dont touch it for 6 months

[yurama]

writing is 10% storytelling and 90% rearranging three sentences for an hour like you're trying to solve an ancient curse

[yurama]

Anybody else got that Evergiven sized writers block

[yurama]

Socially awkward comics

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super simple low-effort ao3 summary methods that are 1000% better and 1000% less annoying than just saying you suck at summaries:

copypaste the first few lines of the fic. u already wrote ‘em. let ‘em be their own damn hook

if ur feeling fancy & don’t mind showing ur hand a bit, copypaste the first few lines of the fic that u feel are esp. Important or Interesting - the ones where u first start getting into the real meat of things

state the main tropes! theyre probably already in ur tags - just say them again - maybe as a full sentence if ur feelin fancy. or with a joke if ur feelin Extra fancy

ask a question. pose a hypothetical. eg what happens if u take [character] and put them in [situation]?

make an equation. [character] + [thing] = [outcome]

just write like a one-sentence summary of what the fuck is going down. just one (1) sentence. doesnt matter if it doesn’t cover every important aspect. or if it sounds bland. any summary sentence is gonna be miles better than “idk i suck at summaries”

just…explain the fic like u would to a friend? it doesnt have to be a polished back of the book blurb. it can just be “[pairing] coffee shop au, but like, still with murder, and also i made everyone trans. enjoy”

just stick a meme in there

honestly who cares

just put literally anything but a self deprecating comment in there & ur golden

[yurama]

[yurama]

🔹 Someone else's fiction cannot cause you physical harm.

🔹If someone else's fiction is causing you emotional or psychological harm, or distress, you can put it down and not read/watch it.

🔹Your emotional well-being is not the responsibility of fiction writers.

🔹Someone else's fiction is not about your personal trauma.

🔹When reading or watching fiction, you always have the power. You can always stop. You are never reading fiction without your own consent.

🔹Fiction writers are not responsible for other people's mental health.

🔹The content of a piece of fiction does not reflect on the morality of its author.

🔹Just because someone writes about bad things happening, doesn't mean they want those things to happen.

🔹Don't like? Don't read.

[yurama]

I’m fifty papers in to this round of grading. Please enjoy a selection of out-of-context comments I’ve left on students’ papers so far:

Further updates as warranted.

[yurama]

you know you’re a writer when…

you spend 30 minutes choosing the perfect synonym for “said” only to change it back to “said.”

you google “how long does it take to bleed out” at 3 a.m. and now the FBI is probably watching you.

you write one sentence, stare at it, rewrite it 14 times, and somehow end up back at the original version.

“this scene is so important” but you have no idea what the scene actually is or why it’s important.

you come up with the best story ideas… in the shower… with no way to write them down.

your characters feel like real people but also you’re like “who are these guys and what do they want from me?”

your brain says “start writing!” but instead you reorganize your desk, reread your notes, and spend two hours naming a side character who shows up once.

you’ve cried over your WIP exactly 67 times and will do it again because the pain is the point.

you reread something you wrote and think, “wow, did i peak as a writer three months ago?”

every writing session begins with the sacred ritual of scrolling social media, opening unnecessary tabs, and procrastinating until panic sets in.

you have no idea how long a chapter should be, so you just… vibe.

you can’t watch tv or movies without mentally critiquing the plot, dialogue, and pacing.

your writing playlist is 98% vibes, 2% songs you’ll actually listen to while writing.

you keep a “murder notebook” but swear it’s not suspicious because it’s for your novel (probably).

the phrase “just one more draft” is your eternal mantra, even though you’ve rewritten this thing more times than you can count.

[yurama]

If you’re having writers block…READ!!!! CONSUME MEDIA

I feel like I don’t hear that given enough as advice for writers block..just read? Watch tv? Movies? Find inspiration in media.

Writers block is a lack of inspiration, so go collect more.

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hi! I've been reading stony for a long while, and now i'm getting into writing stony. But i'm kind of really scared when I open up my writing folder, like, everytime I write something down I'm going, "He wouldn't say that" and then I stop writing because how could I ever write the brilliant person tony is? Or steve? All their snark and witticisms... and banter. It's making me doubt my writing abilities sooo much. As a person who's written stony for nearly a decade, would you have any advice?

this has nothing to do with your ask but hold tf up. I’ve been writing stevetony for nearly a decade. For nearly half of my entire life. UMMMMM LMFAO???

Okay existential crisis aside, one of the most helpful things I do when I’m writing dialogue is I ask myself: would this conversation sound like something Tony would say in an Iron Man film? Could I envision this being written in a comic or would I read it and think ‘he would NOT fucking say that’. Folk have a tendency to woobify the characters they love and turn them into kinder, less fucked up versions of themselves. I used to do it all the time. But these characters are interesting and compelling BECAUSE they are imperfect, because they do maddening things sometimes that invoke an emotional response in the audience. That’s what will draw people into your stories! They want to feel something!!!!

It can feel like a lot of pressure writing someone who’s a genius / a tactical soldier if you aren’t either of those things. For me, I find it much easier to skirt around the issue. Never use too much terminology EVER. Never base your science on reality, because this is not reality and you will make your life a billion times harder. Yea, Tony is smart but will you not catch me trying to include complicated maths into any plot. If I have him figuring something out, I make ALL the science stuff up. Because there’s a huge amount of leeway with comic universe logic, you can simply invent your own laws of physics. These people fly around in spaceships and jump universes. So you’re allowed to create some made up science of your own, because then you can decide entirely how those made up creations operate. Same goes for Steve. Personally I know fuck-all about military operations or tactics and so I could never realistically relay a scene where Steve speaks on it. But what I can do is write out a scene where he saves the day somehow - and it could be the most basic rescue scene you could imagine - and then buff it up around the sides. Make other characters ponder how he knew to go in direction B when everyone else was going in direction A. Allude to his skillset via other conversations. Have the reader subconsciously absorb their talents through context clues and you won’t ever need to explicitly show it.

I think if you’ve read enough stevetony works over the years, you have a good concept of what you like & dislike reading. So your next step really is to recreate the versions you do enjoy. It’s a practise that comes with time, and an element of just trusting yourself and yeah, also fucking it up sometimes. But if YOU like what you’re writing, if YOU enjoy the way the characters are being presented, then ultimately that’s what will bring you the most joy. It will also be enjoyed by the fans who see them the way you do. It’s about maximising your own pleasure, so like ultimately who gives a fuck if they wouldn’t say that in canon? There are legitimate comic writers who write them saying stuff they’d never have said in a different run. Everyone’s interpretations are varied.

I know it can be hard to imagine being witty, or being cruel, or being funny, or being hot-tempered, if you are none of those things. But again, I think that’s just a skill that grows with time as an author. Unless you are writing an autobiography, you’re always going to come across this. So Get to grips with what you want their baseline characters to be. Maybe write down a handful of personality traits that make the underlayer of who you believe Steve Rogers is at his core. Then consider how this list might change and which traits might become more prevalent if you were to put him in situations that tested him. So the general consensus is that Steve is Virtuous and very morally rigid, classically gentlemanly, yes? But how would those traits affect him if he were pushed to his limits? How would they manifest if he was taking someone out on a date for the first time? If he was trying to grocery shop at one of those stupid Amazon shops? You always have to come back to that list when you’re writing the characters’ responses to things, and try not to let the story itself carry you off in a different direction. Maybe it WOULD be more fun if Steve went to erewhon for the first time and started screaming and throwing $28 smoothies at the walls. But is it realistic? Does it align with the traits you’ve written down for him? If no, then you’re officially OOC.

This kind of got away from me lol. But essentially, you need to remember that as the author, you are god. You direct the narrative, the narrative doesn’t direct you. You don’t need to stress about Tony reeling off lines and lines of complex math - you can just write the aftermath (get it? Ha ha), where the equations are already written on the whiteboard and the problem has been solved. Work smarter not harder. And trust yourself! Clearly you know these guys or you wouldn’t have spent such a long time consuming content of them. You’re always twice as good as you think you are, so just have a go. Be wrong sometimes. Be right and make people cry in your comments section other times. Life is varied.

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[yurama]

Beta Reader for Helluva Boss

Just putting it out there that I beta read fics and I recently became obsessed with the show, so I wanted to offer any beta-reading services to fanfiction authors out there who are just as obsessed :)

Info on my blog!

[yurama]

thinking about how the world would be better if more people understood the differences between 'the author failed to tell the story they wanted to tell' and 'the author told the story they wanted to tell, but they told it badly' and 'the author told the story they wanted to, and they told it well, but it wasn't the story I wanted to read'

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🌸Describing Scents For Writers 🌸| List of Scents

Describing aromas can add a whole new layer to your storytelling, immersing your readers in the atmosphere of your scenes. Here's a categorized list of different words to help you describe scents in your writing.

🌿 Fresh & Clean Scents

Crisp

Clean

Pure

Refreshing

Invigorating

Bright

Zesty

Airy

Dewy

Herbal

Minty

Oceanic

Morning breeze

Green grass

Rain-kissed

🌼 Floral Scents

Fragrant

Sweet

Floral

Delicate

Perfumed

Lush

Blooming

Petaled

Jasmine

Rose-scented

Lavender

Hibiscus

Gardenia

Lilac

Wildflower

🍏 Fruity Scents

Juicy

Tangy

Sweet

Citrusy

Tropical

Ripe

Pungent

Tart

Berry-like

Melon-scented

Apple-blossom

Peachy

Grape-like

Banana-esque

Citrus burst

🍂 Earthy & Woody Scents

Musky

Earthy

Woody

Grounded

Rich

Smoky

Resinous

Pine-scented

Oak-like

Cedarwood

Amber

Mossy

Soil-rich

Sandalwood

Forest floor

☕ Spicy & Warm Scents

Spiced

Warm

Cozy

Inviting

Cinnamon-like

Clove-scented

Nutmeg

Ginger

Cardamom

Coffee-infused

Chocolatey

Vanilla-sweet

Toasted

Roasted

Hearth-like

🏭 Industrial & Chemical Scents

Metallic

Oily

Chemical

Synthetic

Acrid

Pungent

Foul

Musty

Smoky

Rubber-like

Diesel-scented

Gasoline

Paint-thinner

Industrial

Sharp

🍃 Natural & Herbal Scents

Herbal

Aromatic

Earthy

Leafy

Grass-like

Sage-scented

Basil-like

Thyme-infused

Rosemary

Chamomile

Green tea

Wild mint

Eucalyptus

Cinnamon-bark

Clary sage

🎉 Unique & Uncommon Scents

Antique

Nostalgic

Ethereal

Enigmatic

Exotic

Haunted

Mysterious

Eerie

Poignant

Dreamlike

Surreal

Enveloping

Mesmerizing

Captivating

Transcendent

I hope this list can help you with your writing. 🌷✨

Feel free to share your favorite scent descriptions in the replies below! What scents do you love to incorporate into your stories?

Happy Writing! - Rin T.

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Beta Reader Info - BETA REQUESTS OPEN

Please read until the end before contacting me.

** = Important bits

If you’d like a beta for one of your works, please consider me. I can do all of the following:

- Proofreading (grammar and punctuation)

- Plot, pacing and continuity

- Characterization

- General style

- In-text comments

-Suggestions/sounding board

- Inspiration and encouragement (Always included!

**Please note that I work in American English. Let me know if you are writing in another dialect, like British. If none is specified, I’ll give it my best guess.

I usually do full edits, where I go over every sentence. Full edits are what you will want if you want me to check for grammar, pacing, and flow.

I can also do overall comments, where I read the piece/chapter and only give comments at the end. These comments are typically more general and I am much quicker at getting the piece back to you.

I will beta any rating and any genre. The only thing I’d be hesitant to beta would be A/B/O dynamics, simply because I have zero knowledge of it.

I prefer to use Word and its “Track Changes” function to do my edits. Google Docs also works. While I am your beta, we can keep in touch in any way and however often you’d like. E-mail, tumblr, and Discord are all good ways we can keep in touch if you have any questions about my edits.

**I do not beta read original full-length novels with the intent to publish.

Turnaround Time

For shorter pieces (less than 8k words) I will usually get those back to you within a week from the date you send me your piece. If I take longer than that, feel free to ask for an update. The same turnaround applies to longer pieces that are sent one chapter/section at a time if they are under the 8k limit.

For longer pieces (8k+), time will vary depending on the length and the level of edits/comments you would like. I probably won’t be able to give you an exact timetable.

If you have a time restraint, then consider asking for overall comments and provide targeted questions for me to answer. You can ask for details about this when you contact me.

After You’ve Received Your Feedback

When you get your piece back with my comments and suggestions, it is completely up to you to decide if you want to keep any of them. However, if you have any questions about my edits or if you want me to take a second look at a particular section then feel free to contact me again. I encourage you to start up a conversation about your piece because that way you will get the best beta experience I can provide. I especially encourage it if you have submitted a long piece because with those I am bound to miss some things. I promise, if you want to send me a list of 20+ questions, I will not be annoyed, so please go for it! However, this is completely optional.

About Me

My fandoms include Marvel (specifically MCU with my main ship being stony), Harry Potter, Disney/Pixar, and Batman.

For anime, my favorites are Full Metal Alchemist, Yu Yu Hakusho, Inuyasha, Code Geass, My Hero Academia, Yuri on Ice, and Junjo Romantica.

My favorite TV shows are The Vampire Diaries and its spin-offs, Supernatural, Jane the Virgin, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Helluva Boss, BBC Sherlock, Our Flag Means Death, Good Omens, What We Do in the Shadows, and Once Upon a Time, to name a few. I’m very big on dramas and angst.

Not so much for video games, I’m afraid. I played Fire Emblem Heroes and know a lot about Fire Emblem Awakening. I’ve also played the first Kingdom Hearts and Stardew Valley.

This isn’t the whole of it, I am open to more! Contact me. :)

**If you contact me and it turns out that I am not familiar with your fandom, then it’s really up to you whether or not you’d like me to beta your work. If you want someone who is familiar with it, then I’m sorry, I don’t think I can help. But if all you need is some proofreading then it won’t matter whether or not I’m familiar with it. It’s up to your preferences and needs.

[yurama]

Beta Reader for Helluva Boss

Just putting it out there that I beta read fics and I recently became obsessed with the show, so I wanted to offer any beta-reading services to fanfiction authors out there who are just as obsessed :)

Info on my blog!