Thinking Of Changing My Username. I Think It's Cute But Kinda... Eh. Should I Change It, Then Make A

Thinking of changing my username. I think it's cute but kinda... eh. Should I change it, then make a sideblog with this user instead? I don't want moots to get confused when they see me in their mentions or something lol.

looking for new writeblrs to follow.

hello, hi, yes, my dash is looking pretty dead so as the title says, i'm looking for new writeblrs to follow. i would personally prefer to follow people who are 18+, but other than that if you're a writer please interact with this post so i can check out your blog.

Tumblr...do your thing and connect me with other writers ❤️

(Please reblog if you're an active writing blog)

Find the Word Tag

It's been so long since I've done a Find the Word! Thanks for tagging me @anyablackwood

My words: leap, snatch, bloom, and rain

Without time to think, Roy leapt towards the nearest window, fumbling with the latch. It clicked open just as the first bullet ricocheted off his shield.

“Of course,” Aiden replied, and Tamara snatched her hand back as he released it. “Don’t let me keep you.”

“It’s okay. We’re safe here.” She tried to ignore the pounding of her own heart as she spoke, uttering the words in a soothing monotone. “It looks like the roses are in bloom. If you take a deep breath, you can smell them. I’ve always loved the smell of roses.”

“Just a rain shield. Easy.” It was just as Julian said. The only active spell running was a weak shield above the guard’s head, a mirror of Roy’s own — it wouldn’t stop a sideways draft, let alone an attack.

I'll tag @eccaiia @mundanemoongirl @katenewmanwrites @dyrewrites and an open tag with the new words: broken, parade, ritual and owner.

no bc seriously what is the POINT at that point???? It's already scummy when you sell it but when there's not even money involved??? WHAT IS THE POINT??? It's not profit, it's definitely not clout (if you wanted clout you shouldn't have been a fic writer lmao - says the fic writer), so what is this even achieving??? Even if I read it and commented on it, who's reading and appreciating that comment? The AI bot? I'd say "the author" but bots don't understand AO3 comments and YOU didn't even read the thing you posted! If you won't even read "your" own work, why should I?

"This fic was ai generated—" Cool, so lemme block you real quick

Tips for when you're struggling to "just write"

I'm sure we've all heard the advice to "just write" at some point. And while it's totally correct, the actual act itself is usually the main battle. Obviously we're all different and how we work and stay motivated etc. will also be different, but here's some stuff you can try if you haven't already!

Change the medium You'd be surprised how much this can help sometimes. Whatever you primarily use to write your stories- whether it's paper or computer, try switching it up. I usually use my computer to put my stories down, so if I'm struggling I bust out a notebook and pen. If you can't do that, simply making a new document or using a different writing app/site can help too. Hell, cut out the writing aspect entirely and just record yourself talking! Oftentimes, the hangup is centered around trying to pick up where you left off, and the pressure of "carrying the vibe/momentum" of the most recent scene. A "blank slate" can help remove the pressure if you're not looking at your other scenes. This ties into my next tip.

New scene!!! Like I said- sometimes, part of the pressure behind writing is when you try to pick up where you left off. It isn't just daunting, it's impossible when you genuinely don't know where to go next. Personally, I often run into the problem of "now what?" I don't know how to create "connective tissue" scenes, or (as I said), keep the momentum as I finish a planned Important Scene. So picking a random point in the story- whether that's the next Important Scene or one I haven't even figured out a place for yet- and just writing from there can really help. And this point also ties into my next tip!

FUCK PROSE. Seriously. I get VERY hung up on words not Wording properly, and it drives me insane. Often, I get so hung up on HOW to say what I MEAN to say, that I'll never end up writing anything down- and then I end up forgetting what I was going to say at all. Bulleting out my lines can help, but it's often even harder to translate those bullets into actual dialogue for me, so I try not to do that. Instead, I actually write out the scenes- but I do it really, really directly and plainly. Obviously, if inspiration strikes on a line, that's fine, but the point is to have a scene written. I try to be as quick and direct as possible, like a report or stage directions. "Oh, but I used 'muttered' to describe dialogue 3 times!" Oh well. "But this is just a full page of dialogue and no action or movement!" Too bad. The point isn't the pretty prose. You can cry about that later, after you actually write it. That's what revisions are for. You know you're just gonna obsess over and rewrite your work anyway, no matter how much time you're gonna spend on it the first go around. Save that headache for future you. They were gonna have one anyway.

Get up and go! It might surprise you, but sometimes it's the scenery of real life that you need to worry about. Whether it's getting up and moving to a different chair in your room, or moving to an entirely new building, sometimes being somewhere else rattles something loose inside your brain. Especially if you tend to write in your room- I personally can't do homework in my room because of all the clutter, but also because my mind associates my room with relaxing. I sleep, play video games, and tinker with my pet projects in my room. So if I can't focus, I go to my dining or living room, or even my campus library. Something about being around other people makes it easier to hold myself accountable.

Set realistic goals. Sometimes part of the problem is that you can't seem to find time, or that even when you do find time, it's never enough to make significant progress in your story. I struggle to dive headfirst into a scene even when I'm bursting with ideas- I need to review the most recent scene before I can start generating words. But knowing how much progress- or lack thereof- that's been made on your story can sometimes make it really overwhelming to even approach it. But like any other task, it's easier when you break it down. If the most you can write on the average day is three sentences, aim to write three sentences a day. Even if you end up scrapping them later, WRITE THEM. At the very least, it'll help build the habit and make it easier for you to seek out time and write in the future.

Take a break. Sometimes you really, really just can't write. No one else can assess what you need better than yourself. If you feel like you need a break, take one. Whether that's reading someone else's story, or taking a walk, or taking a nap, or just staring at that one spot on your wall, just PUT THE DAMN STORY DOWN. This is probably one you've heard before, but I'm saying it anyway, because some of you aren't listening!!!!! PUT IT DOWN, BESTIE!!!

That's all I can think of at the moment. These are all things I try to do personally, and while I'm not some award-winning novelist, I'm definitely writing things and trying my best!!! So maybe this will help someone else who's also trying their best, and just hasn't come across one of these methods yet.