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February 24, 2015
✿ Daily Story Seed ✿The FarseerWrite about a character who...
The Farseer
Write about a character who possesses the ability to see glimpses of the future, except that their latest vision shows the end of… everything. Explore the mind of the only person who knows the world is about to end. What do they do? Is there a way they can stop this? Or… is it too late?
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin),...
February 22, 2015
Here’s a revision tip for you: Consistency.
During the...
Here’s a revision tip for you: Consistency.
During the editing process, keep an eye out for the terms that you use during the story. Are you using the same terminology throughout? It may not seem like a lot, but jumping back and forth with terms can really put off your reader. During my messy first drafts I make *tons* of little mistakes like that, and I make it a point to write down the ones I notice and fix them during the revision. Consistency is key! Use the find+replace function of your w...
February 21, 2015
maxkirin:♥︎ Daily Writer Positivity ♥︎#269Forcing a ‘theme’ on...
#269
Forcing a ‘theme’ on you story tends to feel heavy-handed. Instead finish the story first and THEN examine the narrative to find the story’s unique theme.
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maxkirin:Hello, writerly friends! Today I decided to sit down to...
Hello, writerly friends! Today I decided to sit down to talk about the idea of characters needing to be ‘flawed’ in order to be relatable.Would you like a mini series on Character Advice? Let me know!
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"One kind of good book should leave you asking: how did the author know that about me?"
- Alain de Botton
★ Daily Character Question ★Chemical ReactionsPick one of your...
Chemical Reactions
Pick one of your secondary characters:
Write a scene where this character discovers that their spouse/partner has been cheating on them. How do they react to the news? What is the emotion that engulfs them fully: sorrow or anger?
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin), so that I can check-out your stories!
Want m...
maxkirin:Hello, writerly friends! Today decided to sit down to...
Hello, writerly friends! Today decided to sit down to talk about a question I got recently: "When should a book end?"
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maxkirin:Welcome to: Max & Kitty’s Anime VLOGs!♥︎ Don’t want...
Welcome to: Max & Kitty’s Anime VLOGs!
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My best friend LadyKittyLynn and I have been meaning to make a series where we analyze and share our thoughts on anime— and what better anime to start with than season two of our all-time favorite: Durarara!
Today, we give a brief explanation on Durarara and talk about Episode 05: No One Knows What the Future Holds.
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Durarara Season 1: Hulu & Crun...
"Remember, it is no sign of weakness or defeat that your manuscript ends up in need of major surgery...."
- William Strunk Jr.
✐ Daily Weird Prompt ✐All is Fair in…Write about a character who...
All is Fair in…
Write about a character who happens to be a solider. The catch? This character and their lover were separated when their countries declared war on each other. Double catch? These two character’s battalions have been deployed to the same area.
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin), so that I can check-out your stories!
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