which tag games you would like to be tagged in, if you participate in any of the ask game days (worldbuilding wednesday, tender tuesday, storyteller saturday, etc.), and whether or not you allow anonymous asks.
I will be compiling a list of whoever participates and posting it so we can all have access to it and don’t have to each make individual asking posts or accidentally tag people who don’t want to be.
(I did ask for this before, but due to a computer issue, I lost everyone who had already answered. this way feels a little more foolproof to me, and I’ll be compiling the list in a single draft as people reblog so it goes a little more smoothly. I’ll be reblogging this post myself a few times to let it circulate and get attention. thank you in advance for your participation in helping the writeblr community)
I’ve been a part of the community here for a while now (two years maybe? wowzers), but my dash has gone a little drier than I’d like while my time online was limited by school. I want to connect more with anyone who’s active, new or old, mutual or not!
(TL;DR - I’m a writeblr looking for new writeblrs to follow.)
I’ll (re)introduce myself.
I’m in my early twenties (she/her), and I just finished my first year of medical school. My bachelor’s degree is in psychology and pre-professional health science. I live in the southern US. I write primarily fantasy and read all genres! I post about my writing, my journey, writing strategies and tools, and I reblog a lot from other writing blogs.
My WIPs:
Currently I have two active WIPs, both high fantasy. The first, The Calm Before, is a project I’ve been conceptualizing and re-conceptualizing for a few years. I’ve just started an outline for it and hope to get it off the ground over the summer. You can read the WIP intro here,full summary here, and character intros one,two,three, and four, but I don’t post much about it anymore since it’s under more “serious” construction! (Questions and comments still welcome, and you can find all related posts on my blog by searching ‘tcb.’)
I post more often about my newest WIP, Here There Be Monsters!
Here There Be Monsters
Raw high fantasy escapism in episodic structure
My project to teach myself to write with abandon
Chaotic goods and neutrals on adventures over land and sea
I wanna get to know you and your blogs and WIPs! If you
Post at least 95% writing content
Are relatively active
Reblog this (super long,sorry) post or tag me in a post to introduce yourself, message me, shoot me an ask, anything! Doesn’t matter if your blog is brand new or I’ve been following you from the start.
There are a lot of iconic squads of fictional characters out there who play off each other to absolute perfection. They keep us coming back for more and inspire fanfiction and fanart and shoving whatever piece of media they come from down the throats of everyone we know. (Just me?)
Frodo and Sam. Sherlock and Watson. Sam and Dean. The Gaang. Whether they’re siblings, lovers, frenemies, or bitter rivals, character dynamics can bring life to a work of fiction in a way few other things can.
What are your favorite character dynamics? Do you prefer duos or an entire squad? What elements in a dynamic make it truly *chef’s kiss*? Do your preferences differ if you’re the reader as opposed to the writer?
I’ll start things off with two of my favorite character dynamics/tropes. The first is grizzled and/or gruff loner character who Does Not Form Attachments that adopts the smol bean who is a living ray of sunshine or otherwise just their child/charge now. From John Silver taking Jim Hawkins under his wing in Treasure Planet to the titular Mandalorian forming a clan of two with Baby Yoda, I cannot get enough of this trope. It tugs at the heart strings and sets up great potential for suspense, strife, and angst. There’s something about the innocence of the smol bean proving the warmth of their rough and tough guardian and bringing out their potential for good, especially in the context of a more morally ambiguous character.
The second dynamic is enemy-to-adopted-weird-uncle-who-still-hasn’t-really-changed-sides-exactly. The most prototypical example of this is Hector Barbosa in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. He’s the primary antagonist of the first film, but by the third (spoilers) he’s marrying two of the heroes mid-battle. He’s not exactlyfriends with the good guys, but at the same time, he is. The longstanding comedic irony in this group dynamic is one of the primary draws for me, as well as that unique push and pull of being fond of someone you can’t necessarily trust to be on your side. I revel in the massive grey area of these kinds of relationships.
I don’t know that I have a true preference for group dynamics or one-on-ones, but group dynamics often prove to be more difficult to balance. There’s actually a pretty clean split between my two active WIPs. In The Calm Before, it’s more a series of one-on-one dynamics, while Here There Be Monsters has to deal more with how a larger group interacts and relates as a whole.
Join in and start chatting about character dynamics! Reblog or tag me in your own ‘Write Angle’ post with your take. No deadline for participation, and no need to necessarily answer the questions above - they’re just prompts to get the ball rolling!
Taglist under the cut. Drop me a line to be added/removed.
An interesting topic, Mischief, and also, that first dynamic is pure awesome.
My favorite duo dynamic is the mom friend + the chaotic one. Bonus points if they slowly get partially corrupted by the other in small ways like the chaotic one picks up the habit of helping mom friend dry off the dishes while they’re talking in the kitchen and maybe getting a little bit ahead of things so they have more time to do whatever stupid stuff they want to later or the mom friend spontaneously deciding to try something out of the blue instead of sticking to their norm because the chaotic one had started broadening their horizons, ect. There’s just something about it that clicks with me. *shrugs*
Group dynamics wise, I do like the found family. A bunch of misfits from all different walks of life with their own personalities forming this family that may not get along 100% of the time, but will stand by each other through everything is amazing and sweet and underrated.
In my own writing, I bounce between a lot of different dynamic types, it mostly depends on the characters and the story, though found family seems to be one of the recurring ones. I don’t have a preference between group or duo dynamics, both are equally important and valid and can be just as fun to read or write.
If I’m being completely honest, I like a lot of different dynamics and most of what makes a good one, in my opinion, is the characters themselves and how the relationships between them are all written and portrayed.
Thanks!
Mom friends are alwaysacceptable in my book. In The Calm Before, the primary male love interest is a definite mom friend! I absolutely love the idea of characters rubbing off on one another. It’s just so satisfying to see as their relationship develops, be it for better or worse. Maybe because it’s just another way to measure the progression of the relationship and its significance, especially if it’s something wholesome like you’ve described! Ugh, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy just thinking about it.
Found family dynamics are a staple for me. The exact version you’ve described is one of my particular favorites as well as a goal of mine for the main cast of Here There Be Monsters. As an RPG fan, I’m asking myself “do I love found families of misfits because of RPGs, or do I love RPGs because of found families of misfits?” (Looking especially at you, Bioware.)
I think you’ve gotten right to the heart of it when you say the characters themselves are what make or break any sort of dynamic. When characters are multi-dimensional and vibrant, memorable dynamics are bound to emerge.
There are a lot of iconic squads of fictional characters out there who play off each other to absolute perfection. They keep us coming back for more and inspire fanfiction and fanart and shoving whatever piece of media they come from down the throats of everyone we know. (Just me?)
Frodo and Sam. Sherlock and Watson. Sam and Dean. The Gaang. Whether they’re siblings, lovers, frenemies, or bitter rivals, character dynamics can bring life to a work of fiction in a way few other things can.
What are your favorite character dynamics? Do you prefer duos or an entire squad? What elements in a dynamic make it truly *chef’s kiss*? Do your preferences differ if you’re the reader as opposed to the writer?
I’ll start things off with two of my favorite character dynamics/tropes. The first is grizzled and/or gruff loner character who Does Not Form Attachments that adopts the smol bean who is a living ray of sunshine or otherwise just their child/charge now. From John Silver taking Jim Hawkins under his wing in Treasure Planet to the titular Mandalorian forming a clan of two with Baby Yoda, I cannot get enough of this trope. It tugs at the heart strings and sets up great potential for suspense, strife, and angst. There’s something about the innocence of the smol bean proving the warmth of their rough and tough guardian and bringing out their potential for good, especially in the context of a more morally ambiguous character.
The second dynamic is enemy-to-adopted-weird-uncle-who-still-hasn’t-really-changed-sides-exactly. The most prototypical example of this is Hector Barbosa in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. He’s the primary antagonist of the first film, but by the third (spoilers) he’s marrying two of the heroes mid-battle. He’s not exactlyfriends with the good guys, but at the same time, he is. The longstanding comedic irony in this group dynamic is one of the primary draws for me, as well as that unique push and pull of being fond of someone you can’t necessarily trust to be on your side. I revel in the massive grey area of these kinds of relationships.
I don’t know that I have a true preference for group dynamics or one-on-ones, but group dynamics often prove to be more difficult to balance. There’s actually a pretty clean split between my two active WIPs. In The Calm Before, it’s more a series of one-on-one dynamics, while Here There Be Monsters has to deal more with how a larger group interacts and relates as a whole.
Join in and start chatting about character dynamics! Reblog or tag me in your own ‘Write Angle’ post with your take. No deadline for participation, and no need to necessarily answer the questions above - they’re just prompts to get the ball rolling!
Taglist under the cut. Drop me a line to be added/removed.
I love character dynamics like you’ve mentioned! I’m such an absolute sucker for stoic, brooding characters who adopt a cheerful companion as well. I have a relationship like that in a wip of mine and it’s just,,,,lovely. Another one I love is best friends ganging up on everyone else, whether it be through pranks or morals or a heartfelt moment, you know They’re always going to stick together no matter what.
Yessss the Power of Friendship ™! I’m always onboard for an unshakeable group of ride-or-die friends. What do you think the greatest challenge is in writing a stoic character/cheerful companion dynamic?
There are a lot of iconic squads of fictional characters out there who play off each other to absolute perfection. They keep us coming back for more and inspire fanfiction and fanart and shoving whatever piece of media they come from down the throats of everyone we know. (Just me?)
Frodo and Sam. Sherlock and Watson. Sam and Dean. The Gaang. Whether they’re siblings, lovers, frenemies, or bitter rivals, character dynamics can bring life to a work of fiction in a way few other things can.
What are your favorite character dynamics? Do you prefer duos or an entire squad? What elements in a dynamic make it truly *chef’s kiss*? Do your preferences differ if you’re the reader as opposed to the writer?
I’ll start things off with two of my favorite character dynamics/tropes. The first is grizzled and/or gruff loner character who Does Not Form Attachments that adopts the smol bean who is a living ray of sunshine or otherwise just their child/charge now. From John Silver taking Jim Hawkins under his wing in Treasure Planet to the titular Mandalorian forming a clan of two with Baby Yoda, I cannot get enough of this trope. It tugs at the heart strings and sets up great potential for suspense, strife, and angst. There’s something about the innocence of the smol bean proving the warmth of their rough and tough guardian and bringing out their potential for good, especially in the context of a more morally ambiguous character.
The second dynamic is enemy-to-adopted-weird-uncle-who-still-hasn’t-really-changed-sides-exactly. The most prototypical example of this is Hector Barbosa in the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy. He’s the primary antagonist of the first film, but by the third (spoilers) he’s marrying two of the heroes mid-battle. He’s not exactlyfriends with the good guys, but at the same time, he is. The longstanding comedic irony in this group dynamic is one of the primary draws for me, as well as that unique push and pull of being fond of someone you can’t necessarily trust to be on your side. I revel in the massive grey area of these kinds of relationships.
I don’t know that I have a true preference for group dynamics or one-on-ones, but group dynamics often prove to be more difficult to balance. There’s actually a pretty clean split between my two active WIPs. In The Calm Before, it’s more a series of one-on-one dynamics, while Here There Be Monsters has to deal more with how a larger group interacts and relates as a whole.
Join in and start chatting about character dynamics! Reblog or tag me in your own ‘Write Angle’ post with your take. No deadline for participation, and no need to necessarily answer the questions above - they’re just prompts to get the ball rolling!
Taglist under the cut. Drop me a line to be added/removed.
Hello again darlings! I’ve done this before, but my original intro post is a little outdated now that I’ve got more wips on the go, so I figured I’d make a new one.
So here goes!
I’m L (well, not really, but on the Internet I am) and I’m a nineteen year old student from Scotland. My pronouns are she/her, and I’m probably some sort of asexual. My greatest challenges with writing revolve around my inability to simply pick a genre, which in turn means I usually have at least seven vastly different wips on the go at any one time. At the moment, I’m focusing on two in particular:
Current WIPs:
1)Our Forgotten Devils, an NA paranormal mystery following a pair of ex-lovers and a demonologist’s assistant as they search for a missing girl in the wake of a string of strange murders.
2)The Prince and The Sun, a retelling of the Greek myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus. Alternatively, what happens when an immortal Olympian god falls in love with a mortal prince of Sparta.
Hello! My name is Micah, formerly of annalisawrites. After a great deal of reflection, I’ve decided to rename my writeblr and myself for the new year. So, hello, and welcome to morphaeus! I’m thirty, almost thirty-one, non-binary, and transmasc, and my pronouns are he/they. I live in the midwest of the united states, and I’m a part-time graphic design major. I’m neurodivergent (adhd, social anxiety, depression) and I have chronic pain (migraines).
Right now I have three major works in progress, summarized below the cut, with a fourth idea brewing below the surface, which I am excited to eventually introduce.
The stories below are all incredible, and any one of them could have won this month’s contest. It was a very difficult month to judge. If you are seeing this, I hope you will take the time to read the stories below and reach out to the writers if you like their stories. I know they would love to hear from you!
As a reminder, the piece for the contest is titled, “Scientia,” and it’s an example of yet another mythical being that was generated from the mind of @hydraart. If you’re into fantasy/horror art and you’re not familiar with this artist’s work, you can click here to see a vast collection of original work.
The stories below are listed in the order they were received and do not reflect a system of ranking.
“You know I will kill you,” said the monster. “Fight as much as you want, I will win in the end.”
Anika wanted to hide, but there was nowhere to go. It was just her and the monster in the middle of a flat desert. She was rooted to the spot in terror.
Anika awoke with a scream then stared at the ceiling. “Shit,” she thought. “I hate chemo dreams.”
That’s what it was, her chemotherapy dream. Each time she got her treatment she would come home exhausted and collapse into bed. Sleep was the best thing afterwards, but the monster was always waiting for her. It was always the same huge creature that eyed her with malevolence, belittled her, sneered at her, toyed with her, and above all terrified her. This wasn’t a cat and mouse game, a mouse would have stood a chance. It was more like a cat playing with an ant. Anika got up and tried to put the image of the huge merciless face, and the evil sneering voice out of her mind.
It had started with her diagnosis. The words Stage Four Cancer were now permanently seared into her brain. They started her on chemotherapy. Once a week Anika would go in and spend a couple of hours listening to music, while a litre of clear liquid drained into her arm. Then she would go home and have the nightmare. So far she had only had four treatments, twelve more were scheduled. It was going to be a long autumn.
Halloween came and went, but Anika was too exhausted to greet anyone at the door. Thanksgiving passed, but her immune system was too weak to risk getting together with anyone. December arrived, the new year would bring the end of her treatments. None too soon as she had lost weight, her hair had fallen out, and her hands and face were grey and cold. The side effects of chemotherapy accumulate as the cycles go on.
Worse of all though, was the monster. She could feel its hot breath on her face, it’s malice boring into her very soul. She always woke up with a scream.
It was after the first treatment in December that Anika noticed something. The monster wasn’t quite as big any more. Its arrogance and malevolence were just as bad, but it was noticeably smaller. A week later it was smaller still, she could almost look it in the eye. The treatment before Christmas left it barely as tall as her waist. Then a week later she fell asleep to find the creature about the size of cat. Anika smiled, took three steps and punted it as hard as she could. The creature flew beyond the horizon and was no more.
Anika awoke in silence. She felt good, happy, energized. A huge weight had been lifted from her. She still had two more treatments, but in her heart Anika knew that the cancer was gone.
’How could this have happened?’ whispered Jackie incredulously. Her brown coat’s hem twirled around her shins as a gust blasted past her. Her shaky arms lifted up, her clenched fists quivering in the cold. The roaring wind deafened her ears. Her tourmaline eyes squinted through the cascade of misty spray that blew into her face, and she forced herself to make eye contact with the beast ahead.
The first thing that caught her attention was the beast’s expression. There was a twinkle of interest in its dark eyes, similar to a leopard staring at a mouse. Its ears pointed out from the sides of its head, tapered and long. It had twin peculiarly shaped… eyebrows Jackie wanted to call them. Its chin was decorated with a curly, albeit short beard. The massive head was supported by a neck, thick and wide as a small shuttle bus.
The creature had strong, well defined forearms, which sported paws large enough to squish her effortlessly. The claws of the toes were larger than her torso, and sharp enough to disembowel her effortlessly. The muscular chest led to a potbelly, big enough to house an entire elephant.
Jackie could barely make out the beast’s legs, but its right foot stuck out, as intimidating as its front paws. The back of the creature tapered into a muscular yet slender tail. A mysterious smell of sandalwood hung about the beast’s grey fur.
The faint sound of anxious cawing snapped Jackie out of her trance. Her ‘pet’ crows, Ebonette and Soot, circled around her, trying to put up a strong front against the creature. She smiled weakly; somehow these two were the only beings that were teleported with her from the city park.
She steadied her footing, and her clenched fists tightened harder still. As she did so, the creature blinked and huffed a gentle breath.
The breath was powerful enough to cause Jackie to teeter slightly, but she held on, determined to show no weaknesses. “I am not scared of you!” she yelled. Her momentary surge of braveness was lost as her battle cry got lost in the wind. The beast let out a noise akin to a chuckle, and its body convulsed softly as though restraining itself from laughing.
Jackie’s fear turned into rage; the feeling of being treated as a joke reignited her fighting spirit brighter than ever.
She roared and ran at her opponent, her brown sneakers drumming swiftly on the unusually soft floor.
“Cease your silly antics, youngling. I’ll need stitches for my sides.“
A loud voice rumbled, a hint of amusement barely disguised in its majestic rich tone.
Jackie paused, slack-jawed at the sudden development. ”Who-“
”Me? Why, I’m your new familiar. Didn’t you get the memo from Meralda from HR?“
”H-excuse me? Who and what now?“ stammered Jackie.
The creature sighed. ”Well, easier to show than tell. Come.“ Suddenly , it bent down its head and touched Jackie’s, and a blinding white light enveloped them, and the sound faded to nothingness.
Wander makes his way across the frozen river, followed idly by two crows. He does not pay any mind to the guardian sleeping on the ice, for he has places to be, but the guardian hears him coming and stands. Wander, begrudgingly stops before the gray giant. The guardians watch, the protect. They want to know where you’ll be. “I’m just going to the next town over,” Wander answers the beast’s unasked question. “I’ll be back before sundown. You know I’m good for it.” The guardian stares down at the man for a moment before he huffs out a long slow breath and proceeds to lay back on the ice. Wander smiles and walks up to the guardian, rubbing behind his ear. The man says, “Thank you for your service,” and makes his way out.
hey everyone, it’s gabby! i figured since it’s been months since i updated my writeblr (uni is ridiculously hard, cut me some slack), i should reintroduce myself. i used to post under the username achileans, but i hate it, so here we are. you can track my original works through the tag *gabbyor*mine.
about me
gabby, eighteen, entp (which i highly disagree with but okay)
english creative writing student (and struggling)
my favorite genre to write is young adult fantasy, my favorite genre to read is new adult romance
gilmore girls fanatic, i base my entire personality on lorelai gilmore, no i cannot be saved
music taste is all over the place but taylor swift,bts,laundry day, and lauv>>>
my wips
the illiana society.
the library of illiana was the greatest magical library in the world, that is, until it burned with everything and everyone in it. this is that story. ya fantasy, multi pov, small town setting, magical libraries, and family curses
Before we get into this, I apologize for not providing consistent updates. I was unsure of whether I was going to move forward with Moonbow, so I took a break to reorganize.
Anyway, the zine is still accepting applications for writers and artists and we are taking submissions all the way until July 26. The zine production will start in August.
Please read our guidelines before applying because they have crucial information.
