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September 18, 2017
September 17, 2017
Are you making queer media?
As marked by the changing URL, I want to change the purpose of this blog to focus on the positive side of queer rep in the media as well as exposing the negative side.
And that means I want to reblog and boost a tonne of queer content. I mainly focus on wlw but all forms of queer content are welcome here.
So if you make comics, artwork, stories or anything else that are LGBTQIA+ reblog this and let me know! Provide a link to it if you can, I’ll be sure to share it here!
Kim Shimmers and the Black Prophecy
A Harry Potter Fanfic by me (and the 3rd installment of the Kim Shimmers series)
This Harry Potter fan fiction (as long as all goes according to plan) will be posted at the beginning of every week. The pictures above are not mine, though I edited some.
After a long hiatus I am back to posting! Hope you enjoy!Chapter 15
Dark Waters
Monday
came and things seemed to be going back to normal. Fred and George were their
usual selves, and Kim even found out that Hagrid had returned from his trip
recruiting giants for the Order of the Phoenix. He seemed mostly his normal self
as well, aside from the large bruises and cuts all over his face and arms. She
supposed that wasn’t all that unusual for Hagrid, though.
Fred
and Kim were walking alone together one evening, having left dinner without George
to get some alone time. Kim was reveling in how ordinary this felt. How, if she
allowed herself, she could go on believing it had always been this way, and
nothing had changed in the dynamic between the three of them.
She
and Fred slowed to sit on a couch in a cozy section of hallway, Kim curling up
by his side for warmth. This slowly turned in to Fred kissing her lightly, and
that quickly devolved to the two of them, face buried in one another, arms and
legs entangled. Fred slid his hand up Kim’s thigh, passing the bottom of her
skirt and continuing up.
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Ark. Written by Ehud Lavski. Art by Yael Nathan. If...
Ark. Written by Ehud Lavski. Art by Yael Nathan. If you like it, please share.
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September 16, 2017
Relationships for writers
I’ve been doing more writing recently (cough fanfiction cough) and noticed the romantic relationships I was writing fell into categories based on their foundation. And because I’m ~that~ type of person I made up little guides for each of these categories. Thought other writers might find it helpful too…
Feel free to add on!
Built on: chemistryUpside:
Strong start
Pitfall:
Sex is not a replacement for talking
You might hear this couple say:
“It was love at first sight”
Examples:
Ariel and Eric (the little mermaid)
Red and Kitty (that 70s show)
Tony and Maria (west side story)
Built on: Friendship
Upside:
Common interests outlast infatuation
Pitfall:
Differences in life goals or living styles
You might hear this couple say:
“I’m so lucky to be in love with my best friend”
Examples:
Monica and Chandler (F.r.i.e.n.d.s)
Carl and Ellie (Up)
Aang and Katara (Avatar the last airbender)
Built on: loyalty
Upside:
face everything as a team
Pitfall:
Is it love or adrenaline
You might hear this couple say:
“I trust them with my life”
Examples:
Han and Leia (star wars)
Katniss and Peeta (the hunger games)
Mulan and Shang (Mulan)
Character Mannerisms
Here’s some considerations for the tiny little details that can add a lot to a character. Figuring out these mannerisms can do a lot for conveying character traits through their normal actions rather than just their thoughts, dialogue, etc.
How’s their posture? There are more options than just sitting up straight or slouching a lot. What’s their most comfortable sitting position? Do they have a consistent posture or does it change depending on situation / present company?
How’s their etiquette? Do they hold the door for people behind them? How do they handle handshakes and other kinds of typical contact? Does their language change or become more formal when speaking to strangers? To their elders? To their superiors?
In a crowded space, do they get out of people’s way, or do people get out of THEIR way?
How do they point something out? Pointing their finger? Nodding their head? A flippant wave of the hand?
What are their comfort gestures or self-touch gestures? Common comfort gestures include rubbing the back of the neck or gripping their own arms. Can they suppress these gestures or do they do them often?
Also consider the character’s common reactions to common emotions. Do they whoop when they’re excited? Do they tremble when angry?
What parts of the body are the most expressive? Do they shuffle and stomp their feet a lot when agitated or excited? Are they a hand talker? Do they have an impressive range of motion with their eyebrows?
How do they sound? Do their car keys jingle as they walk? Do they drag their feet? Do their heels clack resoundingly on hard floors? Do they breathe loudly? Do they fidget in ways that make a lot of noise?
How do they handle eye contact?
Any behaviors they reserve for moments when they’re alone? (Or possibly among family/friends that don’t care?) Do they pick their nose? Do they bite their toenails? Do they sniff their armpits? Or do they not care if people see behavior like this?
Apart from comfort gestures, what else do they do to comfort themselves in trying times? What’s their go-to self care? What’s their comfort food? Where’s their safe space?
What are they doing with themselves as they’re suppressing emotion? Lip biting, fist clenching, and avoiding eye contact are common methods of coping with strong emotions.
