Reminder

Reminder

There will never be a perfect time to write.

Never a perfect opportunity.

Never a perfect setting or ambience.

Never a perfect sentiment or mood.

You could wait, hopeful, for perfection to arrive and bless you, but you could be waiting your entire life. Think of all the half-written stories, half-developed characters that will be buried in your grave alongside you, just because you chose not to make the best of an imperfect circumstance.

Stop waiting.

Start. Now. Just write. Horribly, sloppily, tangentially.

Write for yourself. Write for someone in particular. Write for an imaginary, idealized audience. Write to commemorate a phase of your life, a friendship that's long since wilted, a parted loved one. Write for the beauty in life, the shimmering snail trails, the rustle of a falcon's feathers while in flight, the crescent moon.

Write for everything. Write for nothing. Write for no one. Write for the madness, for the hell of it. Write just because.

Just write.

Done is better than perfect, as they say.

Some details in life need a voice, however shaky and imperfect. Give these things a voice.

-penned by j. m. medna (2024)

1k words of uncensored tae smut later, i'm going to bed

sometimes i just sit and think about how nathan scott was wearing his engagement ring beneath his clothes even after his fall out with haley.

shatters me that he's fictional. i'd be down bad for real-life nathan scott and all his domesticity. so down for domesticity and monogamy with real-life nathan scott.

i don't wanna date. i want nathan scott, goddammit!

frowns

offer: greenhouse writing nooks

Greenhouse reading nooks 🌱

spent the evening taking notes on how to improve smut. watch out world!

1k words of uncensored tae smut later, i'm going to bed

#writing life #writing theory

Types of side characters

1. Foil Characters: These side characters are designed to contrast with the main character, highlighting their qualities or flaws. Foil characters can provide a different perspective and challenge the main character's beliefs or actions.

2. Mentors or Guides: These side characters serve as mentors or guides to the main character, providing wisdom, guidance, and support. They often have more experience or knowledge in a specific area and help the main character navigate challenges or learn important lessons.

3. Comic Relief Characters: These side characters bring humor and levity to the story. They provide comedic relief during intense or serious moments and can help balance the overall tone of the narrative. Their wit, clumsiness, or unique personality traits make them enjoyable and entertaining.

4. Love Interests: Love interests are side characters who are romantically involved with the main character. They add a romantic subplot to the story and can contribute to the main character's personal growth and development. Love interests can be supportive, challenging, or even create conflict within the narrative.

5. Antagonists or Villains: Side characters can also take on the role of antagonists or villains. They oppose the main character's goals and create conflict and tension in the story. Antagonists can have their own motivations, complexities, and backstories, making them more than just one-dimensional obstacles.

6. Friends or Allies: These side characters are the main character's companions, friends, or allies. They provide emotional support, camaraderie, and assistance throughout the story. Friends or allies often share common goals and values, and their relationships can help showcase the main character's growth and strengths.

7. Family Members: Side characters who are family members of the main character can play significant roles in shaping their identity and backstory. They can provide emotional connections, conflict, and a sense of history within the narrative.

8. Background Characters: While not all side characters have to be highly developed, background characters help create a sense of realism and immersion in the story. They populate the world and add depth to the setting, even if they have minimal impact on the main plot.

9. Rivals or Competitors: These side characters compete with the main character, pushing them to improve, overcome obstacles, or achieve their goals. Rivals or competitors can be a source of conflict, motivation, and personal growth for the main character.

10. Witnesses or Observers: These side characters serve as witnesses or observers of the main events in the story. They may provide insights, commentary, or serve as a narrative device to convey information to the reader.