Every 21st Century Piece Of Writing Advice: Make Us CARE About The Character From Page 1! Make Us Empathize

this hit me like a truck

To whom it may concern,

If you have had the misfortune of finding this note, then you are most likely the new owner of this property. And for that, I can only apologise and offer my condolences.

I have done everything within my power to ensure that this property never gains a new owner, but as the years go by and my body and mind begin to fail me, I fear that all of my preparations might have been in vain, as one can never hope to fully prepare for every eventuality. 

As such, all I can do now is offer what little advice I have managed to gather over the years, in the hopes that whichever poor soul is reading this, will be able to avoid the fate that myself, and all those before me, were doomed to. 

1 - Never extinguish or move, the lantern in the attic.

2 - If the lantern moves by itself, do not try and put it back in its usual place. It will return there in due time.

3 - Never use the back door. It does not lead to where you think it does, and it is locked for a reason.

4 - If said reason starts knocking or scratching at that door, do not respond, but be sure to cook a little extra that night, and try to pretend you do not notice when there is nothing left behind come the morn.

5 - Never remove flowers from the garden without having something on hand, to give back in return.

6 - Do not light the fireplace on the north wall. There is something living there, and the flames will be seen as an invitation.

7 - Those are not people by the lake, and they do not like it when you stare.

8 - Do not touch the apple tree. You cannot afford what they cost.

9 - The fourth step will squeak if you step on it during the day. Pay no attention to how it growls, when you do so at night.

10 - Never leave a mirror uncovered when you leave a room. These too, will be taken as an invitation, and not all guests are as polite as the chimney beast.

11 - Mysterious books should be avoided at all costs. 

12 - No, that corner was not always that dark. Do not try and investigate it.

13 - Do not respond to the whispering you hear during the night. They do not only seek to wake you.

Good luck, dear stranger. 

May you succeed, where all before you, have failed.

can't stop thinking about this movie tbh..

round up of fave art i drew this year :)

hi there love ! ꘎♡━━━━━♡꘎ question for you today! ཐི♡ཋྀཐི♡ཋྀཐི♡ཋྀ

what are some of your inspirations to your style?

have a lovely, blessed day !

you have a great day too anon!!

well, I think it changes a lot; I lose interest just as fast as I gain interest in artists, so it's difficult to have a set group of things I take inspiration from :] but here's a few I've been looking up to a while now!

Q. Hayashida

Gigi Cavenago

Mike Mignola

Bernie Fuchs

Jamie Hewlett

going past tumblr's image limit, I also love

Bob Peak, Ashley Wood, Amy Dury, Barron Storey, Andrey Platonov, Danny Isches, Mettaflix... there's a lot

I look at a LOT of old graphic design or 90s grunge graphic design or indie magazines from the 70s. they're very maximalist.

First time drawing a furry :>

I’m like if someone smart chose to be an idiot. Out of free will

Show, don’t tell

"Show, don’t tell" means letting readers experience a story through actions, senses, and dialogue instead of outright explaining things. Here are some practical tips to achieve that:

1. Use Sensory Details

Tell: "The room was cold."

Show: "Her breath puffed in faint clouds, and she shivered as frost clung to the edges of the window."

Tell: "He was scared."

Show: "His hands trembled, and his heart thudded so loudly he was sure they could hear it too."

2. Focus on Actions

Tell: "She was angry."

Show: "She slammed the mug onto the counter, coffee sloshing over the rim as her jaw clenched."

Tell: "He was exhausted."

Show: "He stumbled through the door, collapsing onto the couch without even bothering to remove his shoes."

3. Use Dialogue

What characters say and how they say it can reveal their emotions, intentions, or traits.

Tell: "She was worried about the storm."

Show: "Do you think it'll reach us?" she asked, her voice tight, her fingers twisting the hem of her shirt.

4. Show Internal Conflict Through Thoughts or Reactions

Tell: "He was jealous of his friend."

Show: "As his friend held up the trophy, he forced a smile, swallowing the bitter lump rising in his throat."

5. Describe the Environment to Reflect Mood

Use the setting to mirror or hint at emotions or themes.

Tell: "The town was eerie."

Show: "Empty streets stretched into the mist, and the only sound was the faint creak of a weathered sign swinging in the wind."

6. Let Readers Infer Through Context

Give enough clues for the reader to piece things together without spelling it out.

Tell: "The man was a thief."

Show: "He moved through the crowd, fingers brushing pockets, his hand darting away with a glint of gold."

7. Use Subtext in Interactions

What’s left unsaid can reveal as much as what’s spoken.

Tell: "They were uncomfortable around each other."

Show: "He avoided her eyes, pretending to study the painting on the wall. She smoothed her dress for the third time, her fingers fumbling with the hem."

8. Compare to Relatable Experiences

Use metaphors, similes, or comparisons to make an emotion or situation vivid.

Tell: "The mountain was huge."

Show: "The mountain loomed above them, its peak disappearing into the clouds, as if it pierced the heavens."

Practice Example:

Tell: "The village had been destroyed by the fire."

Show: "Charred beams jutted from the rubble like broken ribs, the acrid smell of ash lingering in the air. A child's shoe lay half-buried in the soot, its leather curled from the heat."

When drawing robotic parts, how do you keep the shapes organic but also keeping the feeling that they're made of metal? :o

Probably the balance between natural and unnatural shapes!

Like this:

It is pretty much a mix of human anatomy and the sharp edges and gaps commonly found in mechanic joints. In Beatrix's case, her arms are not jointed in the same way a human arm is, however they function as one. They mimic an organic form in 80% of sillhouette.

Aside from color and lighting variations, there's a trick using lineart. Notice that bodies have wrinkles where the skin twists and stretches to accommodate the muscle, tendons and bones underneath. Mechanisms have "wrinkles" of their own, except they show that parts are detachable and far more rigid in comparison. There's also a symmetrical look to them not usually found in organic matter!

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