Writing Tips Master Post

Writing Tips Master Post

Character writing/development:

Character Arcs

Making Character Profiles

Character Development

Comic Relief Arc

Internal Conflict

Character Voices

Creating Distinct Characters

Suicidal Urges/Martyr Complex

Creating Likeable Characters

Writing Strong Female Characters

Writing POC Characters

Building Tension

Plot devices/development:

Intrigue in Storytelling

Enemies to Lovers

Alternatives to Killing Characters

Worldbuilding

Misdirection

Consider Before Killing Characters

Foreshadowing

Narrative:

Emphasising the Stakes

Avoid Info-Dumping

Writing Without Dialogue

1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective

Fight Scenes (+ More)

Transitions

Pacing

Writing Prologues

Dialogue Tips

Writing War

Writing Cheating

Worldbuilding:

Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider

Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds

Book writing:

Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series

A & B Stories

Writer resources:

Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs

Online Writing Resources

Outlining/Writing/Editing Software

Writer help:

Losing Passion/Burnout

Overcoming Writer's Block

Fantasy terms:

How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)

Naming Elemental Races

Naming Fire-Related Races

How To Name Fantasy Places

Ask games:

Character Ask Game #1

Character Ask Game #2

Character Ask Game #3

Miscellaneous:

1000 Follower Post

2000 Follower Poll

Writing Fantasy

More Posts from Variusandmany and Others

5 years ago

Magician Girl Teamwork! 

I love these cards, and am proud to say I have them in my deck!

Plus, Kaiba’s lines in this clip are golden!


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4 years ago
Queen Hatshepsut Of Ancient Egypt. She Has A Lovely Smile For Someone Who’s Been Dead For Thousands

Queen Hatshepsut of Ancient Egypt. She has a lovely smile for someone who’s been dead for thousands of years.

6 years ago

Mina, Momo and Uraraka's first time with their male s/o (not first time period just first with s/o). s/o is shy and think he may not do a good job. When the girls pull down his pants, they see that their S/O is massive, and I mean. . .MASSIVE. Their reactions? Bonus: Aftermath after they thought they could handle that monster. Spoiler: They didn't

My first time writing NSFW for the girls, it was such a pain reading it over and over idk if its any good. But I love these girls so much ;-; 

Continua a leggere


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7 years ago

Can you describe to me everyone in OW's face upon seeing: S/O and Mercy limping to breakfast from their soundproof bedroom, both covered in hickeys, bruises, live bites, and rope burns, unable to sit on their sore buttocks, and glowing like two full moons in the sky, goofy grins on their faces, so loving it's almost disgusting?

Ana: Raising a brow while taking a sip from her tea cup. She doesn’t judge but she knows damn well what is going on.

Bastion: Beeping sounds. Too pure to understand why today’s breakfast is so awkward. 

D.Va: Is playing Nintendo Switch, but gives s/o and Mercy an amused sideglance. 

Genji: Notices Angela’s bruises and he’s worried first, but as soon as he gets what’s going on he doesn’t say a word.

Hanzo: Pretends to see nothing. But on the inside he’s a little indignant.

Junkrat: Makes jokes about the bruises and hickeys. His neck doesn’t look any different though thanks to Roadie.

Lúcio: Won’t adress it because he is a good, polite boy. But his glances are a little curious.

McCree: Smirking. Asking if Mercy & s/o were having fun last night. Jokingly suggests he could join next time.

Mei: Gets very flustered and starts blushing. She would die of embarassment if she was in their place.

Orisa: Like Bastion, too pure. Asks s/o if they need medical assistance and suggests putting band-aids on the hickeys.

Pharah: Is a little jealous of the s/o. Just like her mother she is taking a sip and won’t say a word.

Reaper: He is the angry dad who wouldn’t comment their actions but look at them stern and disappointed.

Reinhardt: Sideglancing Ana. Gods, back then in the old days. His neck looked just like s/o’s.

Roadhog: He isn’t very talkative but an amused grunt can be heared. He is the one to blame for Jamie’s bruises, so he won’t judge.

Soldier: 76: Embarassed dad. He will blush a little and scold them for showing up for breakfast like this. At least cover the bruises up!

Sombra: Finger guns s/o with a filthy smirk. She loves it. Just go wild.

Symmetra: Does not care at all, she’s is reading ArchiTech Weekly. She knows what’s going on, but who cares.

Tracer: She will start giggling and cracking jokes about it all week.

Torbjörn: Immediately thinks of his wive and their young age.

Widowmaker: Is just as sassy as McCree, asking if they had fun and if it was good.

Winston: He doesn’t understand how s/o and Mercy could enjoy pain that much. He tries to hind behind the newspaper to escape from the awkwardness.

Zarya: Very loud advices on how to maintain a healthy relationship based on trust and love. She means well but Zarya please, lower your voice sweetheart.

Zenyatta: Is a little confused by what’s going on, but as soon as Genji tells him what’s going on he gets flustered.

4 years ago

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, and Yang's s/o seems to have had a rough day and asks to lay on the girl's boobs. While the girls do think this is some kind of perverted fantasy, they allow s/o to do so, only for s/o to say. "Thanks, hearing your heart beat really calms me down."

An: ah the classic misdirection you love to see it

Hibana:

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, And Yang's S/o Seems To Have Had A Rough Day And Asks To Lay On The

She isn't thrilled at first but at the same time she isn't pissed off

Everyone has their moments when they just need to lay on their partner

Perv moment or not she isn't so cold to not let them be close to her

When they do chime in about her heartbeat calming them down it would stun her for a moment

She assumed wrong and she did feel bad about it for a second

She honestly should have known better

But then she wraps her arms around them and holds them closer

She is gentle and calm and so incredibly in control as usual

Her s/o can breath and shake off whatever is on their mind for as long as they need

Because she may seem cool and collected in a fight

But she knows just how bad nerves can be sometimes

And she wants to let them find calm in her, after all it is part of her job

Midnight:

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, And Yang's S/o Seems To Have Had A Rough Day And Asks To Lay On The

She fully expects it to be a pervy thing and she doesn't mind it

It is a large part of her own imagery after all

She really can't be surprised when her s/o takes it upon themselves to use her as a very squishy pillow

She is content to let them stay there until they are ready to get up

But when they thank her it takes her a second to process it

And she gets it

Things can be tense and knowing you have some there for you can be soothing

Especially with the rhythmic thump of a heartbeat

She would do her best to just stay calm for them and let them calm down

Because she gets stress, she and all her friends deal with it every day

And she's just glad she can be a source of relief and relaxation to someone she cares so deeply about

And she'll help out her s/o any way she can in the future as well

Miruko:

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, And Yang's S/o Seems To Have Had A Rough Day And Asks To Lay On The

She would normally argue it, call them out on it and tease them to the world's end

She knows why they want to lay on her

But she's tired and honestly their weight is comfortable

It's been a long day and having them come and lay on her was calming

It kept her still and feeling relatively at peace

When they thank her for letting them stay like this it hits home

She knows how claming listen to something like that can be, she does it when she can't sleep

She lays her head on their chest and counts the beats

It reminds her that she's somewhere safe and calm and soothing

And so she totally gets it and feels sorta stupid for judging them for her own habits

But hey she's only human too and she just shrugs it off and enjoys her s/o's company

Boa:

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, And Yang's S/o Seems To Have Had A Rough Day And Asks To Lay On The

She doesn't mind it at all since it is her s/o after all

She wants them to enjoy her body and her company

But when she hears them thank her it breaks her heart just a little

Yes she's happy that she can make them happy and calm

But she also doesn't like the idea of them stressing out without her there to comfort them

She wants to be their support as often as possible

She would do her best to help them while she was here of course

But she assures them that whenever they need her she will be there to take care of them and support them

On a happier note for her she gets to hold the one she loves and know they are calm here

It is a very safe place for them after all and she wants to keep it that way

As long as she can bring them some comfort in the end though, she is happy

Yang:

So Hibana, Midnight, Miruko, Boa, And Yang's S/o Seems To Have Had A Rough Day And Asks To Lay On The

She gets it for sure

She probably will tease them about in in the future

But a chest pillow is just as comfortable and lewd as a lap pillow in her eyes

But hearing them thank her melts her a little

The idea that something as simple as her heartbeat could calm them is a nice thought

She would give them a little squeeze for that and being sweet

She does find comfort in their presence too when she gets to hold them

It's grounding for her to be reminded that they are real and very close

There's something just nice about it so she understands them completely and loves it

And she'd make sure to let them know sometime, in her own way of course

She's not just going to outright adm something like that


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6 years ago
30 Days Drawing Challenge OTP
30 Days Drawing Challenge OTP
30 Days Drawing Challenge OTP
30 Days Drawing Challenge OTP

30 Days Drawing Challenge OTP

Day 17 : First Kiss.

I think I fall in love with small Katsuki. So pure… too much cuteness i think my tooth start to ache.

Will… Katsuki remember his promise? Oh… only him and me who know it. Ahahaha #slapped

Almost forgot, read from right to left. I’m so used to japanasse manga that i forgot that normal comic (in my country) read from left to right


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7 years ago

This one is little out there but how about some headcanons for the injustice verse Batman and Starfire meeting the reader who's their universe's child of starfire and Nightwing?

Ow my freaking heart dude. Great idea for a prompt but damn. I tried to make this longer but this idea actually makes me a tad emotional. DX

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Bruce Wayne/Batman*When he met you and your Universe’s version of Power Girl explained who you were, it was one of the rare times Bruce’s face changed from that of anger or brooding to one of almost bittersweet sadness and regret. He wouldn’t say anything as he just stares at you almost in slight shock though his face just shows that regret.*He sees you as what could have been. Sure your Universe has problems like Trigon being a bit more prominent of a threat but over all, its nice. He asks Power Girl in private what you’re like and when she tells him of your heroism, it’s the final nail in that coffin. He actually has to walk away to hide his tears. You’re a reminder, a bittersweet reminder of what could have been… If things were different.*He actually speaks with you. Its a long and hard talk as he hears you recount how happy you and your family are. That’s right, despite Trigon being a dick, your family is still alive largely thanks to you and Raven and Beast Boy’s daughter defeating Trigon’s ground forces. He can’t help but smile a small bit feeling pride. You are what he had hoped for the future… That won’t happen for him though.*He tells you of his experience. Dick’s death makes him a tad emotional and you hug him taking him by surprise. You tell your grandpa that it wasn’t his fault no matter what he tells himself or this evil Superman tells him. This makes him frown and hug you back. He knows that may be true but in the end, he didn’t kill Joker before he did what he did. You however give him hope. Hope that in the future, the next heroes can fix his mistakes. You’re a shining example of what he hoped for. Its bittersweet for him but does give him hope that the next generation will be better than he ever was. That makes this fight worth even more to him.

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Starfire:*When your Universe’s version of Power Girl told her who you were, she stopped dead in her tracks staring wide eyed. You have dick’s hair but her green eyes. She sees it as clear as day now. She walks up to you and caresses your face as she takes your entire being in. You remark that she does this in your Universe to and its just as calming. This nearly makes her cry.*She spends hours talking with you. She has several questions about you and your universe. You tell her everything. From Trigon going all Elder Scrolls trying to merge his realm with earth, to Constantine’s ‘death’ and so much more. You then tell her about your mother and father. Your Universe’s versions of herself and Dick. She listens intently with a frown.*You tell her about how they got married. It wasn’t fancy since they were fighting on a space ship against the Red Lanterns and were married by the captain just after the threat was dealt with. You told her about your childhood and how loving the both of them were and are. how Dick spoiled you and Starfire had to stop him. Hearing all this and the fact they both live together happily ever after makes her burst into tears. Its all to much and she can’t take it anymore.

*Regardless of universe, you comfort your mother asking what’s wrong. She tells you her Dick Grayson was killed by Damian. Your Uncle. Though shocked you still hold her gently. You can’t say much to comfort her but holding her makes her feel better. She confesses that what you described was what she had always hoped for when it came to Dick and herself. You’re a look into a future she can’t have now and it breaks her heart. After she calms down you tell her, that if she wants, you’ll come to visit when you can so she doesn’t feel alone. She smiles seeing you’ve got Dick’s kindness in you and agrees. You keep true to your word and though your meeting was bittersweet, it makes her smile knowing her child is such an amazing person.

6 years ago

Can you write a scenario where Iida keep doing accidental innuendos while speaking to the class and they just lose it and laugh their ass off while he has no clue of what is going on?

My brain every day: comes up with numerous sexual innuendos up the ass

My brain trying to write this: …what 

“Alright guys! We have to keep thrusting forward! Quicker, faster, harder let’s go! Push yourselves!”

Iida’s booming voice rang throughout the training room, trying to motivate his fellow classmates through their free work out day. However, he stopped his sprints and looked at them all in confusion when he heard them chucked at his words, mainly Kaminari and Sero who also seemed to be giving each other a look.

“Stop goofing off and go work on that power rack, and make sure to spot each other!” he instructed them while pointing to the various weight machines. Another snicker came from the two of them but Iida chose to ignore it. 

His attention was grabbed when he head Ashido’s voice excitedly cheering and he looked over to see her standing next to Jirou, both of them standing over Yaoyorozu as she was planking. “Ah, good job girls! Way to double team Yaoyorozu with positivity!”

“Wha-” Yaoyorozu’s face was red as she dropped from her plank, grunting as she hit the ground hard. Jirou just looked up at Iida, unblinking, while Ashido began to laugh, trying to muffle the sound with her hand. 

“Hm? What’s so funny?”

Ashido managed to speak between laughs, “N-nothing Iida.” She wasn’t going to tell him just yet, finding too much amusement in how clueless he was.

“Well, alright then. If you need me, I’m just going to go over there to clean and jerk.”

“IIDA!” Yaoyorozu and Jirou shouted before they started to laugh as well.

“What?” he asked, looking around as he saw others watching them and some laughing as well. “I mean, I could work on my snatch instead,” he thought out loud, debating the pros and cons of the different weight lifting styles in his head. 

Then the laughter increased in volume and Iida was more confused than ever, looking around to see the majority of his classmates clutching their stomachs while some were even on the ground. Even Aizawa who was sat in the corner observing them was rolling his eyes and chuckling to himself. Iida’s patience of not knowing was starting to get on his nerves.

“Can someone please tell me what’s so funny?”


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6 years ago
@rainy-windchime (Ruby: The Fool - Beginnings, Innocence, Spontaneity, A Free Spirit/naivety, Foolishness,

@rainy-windchime (Ruby: The Fool - beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free spirit/naivety, foolishness, recklessness, risk-taking)

@levilagann (Weiss: The Hermit - soul-searching, introspection, being alone, inner guidance/isolation, loneliness, withdrawal)

@gloomy-eyes (Blake: Temperance - balance, patience, purpose, meaning/imbalance, lack of long-term vision, excess)

@aiicon (Yang: Strength - strength, courage, control, passion/weakness, lack of self-discipline, self-doubt)

@mrk50 (Jaune: The Heirophant - conformity, tradition, beliefs/restriction, uniqueness)

@kjthetalekeeper (Pyrrha: The Hanged Man - suspension, letting go, sacrifice/martyrdom, indecision)

@scheree (Nora: Chariot - control, will power, victory, determination/lack of control, aggression)

@colorfuldreamheart (Ren: The Empress - femininity, beauty, nature, abundance/creative block, dependence on others)

@lulu-chan92 (Penny: Justice - justice, fairness, law/unfairness, dishonesty)

@binch-queen (Ilia: Star - hope, renewal, inspiration/lack of faith, despair, discouragement)

@raiyu (Sun: Sun - fun, positive, warmth, vitality/temporary depression, lack of success)

@evebun (Summer + Taiyang: The Lovers - love, union, choices/disharmony, imbalance)

@sofippafu (Qrow: Wheel Of Fortune - destiny, a turning point, karma/bad luck, external forces out of control)

@technicolormanzaneh (Raven: Death - change, transformation, transition/resistance to change, unable to move on)

@nedzuku (Oscar + Ozpin: The World - completion, integration, travel/lack of completion, lack of closure)

@seeyouguyslater (Salem: The Devil - addiction, bondage, materialism/detachment, power reclaimed)

@faunusrights (Cinder: The Tower - disaster, sudden change, revelation/avoidance of disaster, afraid of change)

@dabby-the-house-elf (Mercury: Judgement - judgement, inner calling, rebirth/refusal of self-examination)

@weisscoldglare (Emerald: High Priestess - intuition, mystery, subconscious mind/hidden agendas, need to listen to inner voice)

@celestialstari (Watts: The Magician - power, skill, resourcefulness/manipulation, poor planning)

@solarpiggeh (Hazel: The Emperor - authority, structure, solid foundation/domination, excessive control, inflexibility)

@colorinplatinum (Tyrian: The Moon - illusion, fear, anxiety/release of fear, confusion)

@lex–aeterna (card background and border)

A HUGE shoutout to everyone else who submitted art, thank you so much! @wave-punk @ecagrar @artbyfuji @kitkatlubzya @eyepatchruby @red-yozaro @hazydream3r @foxtrtter @sktchb00krose @senri-chu @squadrongal @panicose @ellelehman @rwby-remnants-silver-eye-warrior @tamitoy @draconicgale

We will send out a deadline soon, in the mean time start brainstorming and sketching! If you cannot do your card for any reason, please contact one of the mods asap. If anyone has ideas for a card that someone else is doing, feel free to drop by our inbox and we’ll put in in our reference tag!

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