If you are still interested in ass-kicking warrior ladies, I two in the historical fantasy I'm writing! The first one is Tin. She feels strongly about justice, equality and respect and is always picking fights to protect these values (she has quite a temper). She can throw a punch, but she prefers dueling; her gun Charley is part of her arm at this point. She likes wearing male clothing, though because she is small and curvy, it seldom fits. Luckily she has a friend that helps her adjust it. 1/2
My other warrior lady is called Phosphore. Phosphore’s fighting is more subtle than Tin’s, but definitely as dangerous. She is very smart and prefers using logic and reason to win a fight. Yet, there is always a dagger in her pocket. She is a dancer and with her quickness and agility, she can have her blade to your throat in a matter of heartbeats. The elaborate dresses she wears don’t hinder her. Though she won’t harm without good reason, you are in trouble if you touch her friends. (2/2)
I am always interested in ass-kicking warrior ladies! And yours sound awesome! Fighting for justice? Being badass? Using wit but also weapons? And being fashionable about it?
I love them! 100/10! Don’t mess with them! But I do want to be their friend! Also Phosphore is an awesome name!
On leaving or dying
sleep on the floor - the lumineers / fast car - trace chapman / this year - the mountain goats / ghosts - the head and the heart / roll away your stone - momford & sons / keys in the car - jukebox the ghost / i am disappeared - frank turner / twin size mattress - the front bottoms / maps for the getaway - andrew mcmahon / this town ain’t big enough for the one of me - frank turner / land locked blues - bright eyes / go farther in lightness - gang of youths / everything i own - the front bottoms
decolonizepalestine.com is an easy to navigate website run by two palestinians which breaks down common myths about palestine and provides a reading list organized by a wide variety of categories ranging from history and culture to media and censorship. it’s a good starting point to use if you want to learn more about the modern day situation in palestine and understand the truth behind myths that have been perpetuated about israel’s occupation of palestine.
theindianexpress / pascalchampion / hozier, ‘to noise making’ / titanic (1997) dir. james cameron / my chemical romance, ‘sing’ / abc news / dead poets society (1989) dir. peter weir / bertolt brecht
Good morning! If I were to request an oc and have a picture/art reference, would that and a short description suffice for a aesthetic request?
Hello, friend! That would be fine. Most useful for me are answers on question such as: ‘what do they enjoy?‘, ‘what are they fighting for?‘, ’what kind of personality do they have? Are they timid, brave?‘A general sense of the story (is it a science-fiction, horror, fantasy?), also helps. If I have any more questions, I’ll simply ask them!
I don’t know either of these cities, but let’s help out a fellow writer!
Heyooo!
If anyone here lives in Bangkok or Budapest, I’ve got short stories set in those cities but have never been to either and would love some outside wisdom! I’ve done lots of research, but assume I’m still making mistakes and want to get them shiny and factually correct before I start trying to publish.
I was unable to consult outside resources while the stories were still being handed in for workshop, but as they are both done their trips through academia, I’d love to make sure I’m getting all the details right.
1. Barefoot
Set in Bangkok
Protagonist is from Bangkok
Logline: A plan to steal a bag goes horribly wrong for two young brothers.
5763 words // 21 double spaced pages
POV: 1st person, present tense
Content warning: Violence/death (somewhat graphic), suicidal ideation (mild)
2. Dramatis Personae
Set in Budapest
Protagonist is a Canadian tourist
If you have travelled to Budapest but not lived there, that would still be helpful
Logline: An actress ends up stranded in a foreign country after she’s dumped and pick-pocketed while backpacking with her boyfriend.
6429 words // 25 double spaced pages
POV: 2nd person, present tense
Content warning: violence (mild), sexual assault (non-graphic, mentioned only briefly, happened before the story), strong language
Message me (or DM me on twitter @shaelinbishop if you prefer) if you have intimate knowledge of one of these cities and are willing to help a gal out! Both stories have been heavily revised and critiqued already, so I am not looking for proofreading, line editing, or content editing–only a fact check on setting. I’ll specifically mark places in the documents where I have questions or details I’m unsure of, but am open to corrections on any aspect. This should only require one read through and no longer than an hour (if that) so please don’t feel like you need to spend a lot of time on this or anything.
Also, please let me know if you have anymore questions about content warnings in the stories. I can block out sections for you if you like.
I would be happy to offer a line edit + critique on a chapter or short story in exchange!
Thank you guys so much!
OC fact swap: Kenny, the main character of my WIP Lucidity, has the ability to travel to alternate dimensions through her dreams.
Oh, she sounds fantastic! I wish I could do that ;). Tungsten, the main character of Elemtary, has magic en knows a spell to lure memories from objects.
I would like to publicly announce that on top of my WIP, I am writing a play now. And I don’t have a single clue as to what I am doing.
You all have such lovely Noah’s! I would like to join your Noah squad, if possible! Here’s some info on my Noah: * 12 years old * Blond hair sticking up in weird directions and grey eyes. He has a yellow raincoat that he likes wearing and a black backpack with a never ending collection of rope, sketchbooks, broken pencils, gum, paperclips, a slingshot, old cookies and change. * Always running * Loves trainstations because they are full of colors and smells and people and noise and life. * Only child * Befriends a twenty-something art student by running into him, toppling him over and almost destroying his latest painting * Can be very serious and mature for his age * Can also be very silly * Firmly believes that popcorn and crips should be eaten together, at the same time
I see you also have a Noah! What's your Noah like??
Yes! Welcome to the Noah Support Squad, t-shirts pending.
Noah Ramsey Facts:
18 years old
ISTJ, Gryffindor, Scorpio, etc. etc.
Light brown skin, dark brown hair, splotchy freckles that get more prominent every time the writer mentions them
Enjoys running
Majoring in exercise science
May or may not have killed his powerful, magically gifted grandmother
As a result, is cursed with messed-up magic - his mind sometimes decides to astral project without his body’s consent
Full of sarcasm
Rolls his eyes so much that they’ll probably get stuck that way
T1 diabetic
Twin to August Ramsey (he’s the younger twin, please don’t remind him)
Stubbornly independent
Follows the rules
Threatens to murder someone on a regular basis (though the thought of actually hurting anyone makes him sick)
Tries his best, but doesn’t know how to people sometimes
Please tell me about your Noah!!
Thank you for doing this. You are seen. You are loved.
This is just the sweetest thing. Thank you so much for using your time to make a stranger's day a little brighter. <3
This blog will combine three things I love dearly: writing, talking about writing, and aesthetics. So if you have an amazing OC for which you crave an aesthetic moodboard or Instagram page - tell me all about them, and I will make you one! After all, every writer needs fanart.
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