Doctor Strange & Dark Strange

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5 things you MUST do before the year ends:

Nothing, the fuck.

This year has been painful and draining.

You do not need to be productive 24/7.

Enjoy whatever down time you have.

Give yourself permission to rest.

Don't let anyone make you feel bad for relaxing.

Do whatever sounds fun, cozy + comforting to you.]

the falcon & the winter soldier | truth ↳ sam wilson

If I had to cry, you’re all crying, dammit!

BOOK SEEKING AUTHOR I’m an unwritten novel, seeking a slightly-strange individual who has a bone to pick with reality. Must be willing to work any hours, including nights and weekends. No breaks guaranteed – I reserve the right to jolt you awake with plot twists, present fresh ideas in the shower, and bother you with questions when you’re on the toilet. Qualifications of any sort are unnecessary, but you may be called upon to round up loose characters when they run too wild and threaten to destroy the plot, as well as knowing when to let them wreak absolute improvised havoc for the benefit of the story. Must be willing to undertake countless hours of backbreaking research to write me, even though 95% of the most elusive, nitpicky details will inevitably be cut during the first round of edits. You need not write longhand, though being a collector of pens and/or notebooks will earn points. Reading voraciously an advantage – by the time I’m well underway, you’ll be needing the reminder that finishing a book is actually possible, and not just some mythical feat only achievable by the gods. Imagination essential. Tea and coffee provided. Salary not guaranteed, but I’ll be shocked if you don’t have any fun. WARNING: may contain traces of escapism, frustration and elation. Create at your own risk! Please lodge an application with your nearest notebook or word processor.

reblog if it’s absolutely 100% okay for an artist to make and post fanart of your fics ♥

it sounds obvious to 99% of writers, but i’ve seen a couple of instances now where it’s not made completely clear to people that yes you can make fanart! all the fanart! and post it! so here’s a psa: go for it

it’s happened once and it was amazing

I’m at work so it’s not great quality, but here you go! @iamanartichoke

Awwwww thank you sooo much!! @thefunkiestlesbian !!! I love it!! 💖💖💖

I envy writers.

As an artist I can give you a snapshot into a world.

But a writer.

A writer can take you there.

They can weave together words and create a portal to anywhere. You can visit those places instead of looking out a window and wishing to be a part of it.

I envy writers.

I envy artists.

A writer can give you a story.

But an artist.

An artist can show you the exact emotions behind everything.

They can paint a picture worth a thousand words without ever writing one. They can show you every single emotion, every single thought in a second. They can show emotion like a writer never could.

I envy artists.

I will never not reblog this!

@thefuzzyaya this made me think of you!!!

@ashleyfanfic I will always admire your works, my dear friend! 

@keyofjetwolf

AHEM THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO NEED THIS YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

My fortune cookie wants me to write fanfic

This is the fanfic fortune.  It shall inspire you to fanfic.

Reblog to cure writer’s block

the kids are alright.

I am not covered in goosebumps of glee you are.

Full offense but your writing style is for you and nobody else. Use the words you want to use; play with language, experiment, use said, use adverbs, use “unrealistic” writing patterns, slap words you don’t even know are words on the page. Language is a sandbox and you, as the author, are at liberty to shape it however you wish. Build castles. Build a hovel. Build a mountain on a mountain or make a tiny cottage on a hill. Whatever it is you want to do. Write.

i_before_e - Except when your foreign neighbor Keith receives eight counterfeit beige sleighs from feisty caffeinated weightlifters. Weird.

7 things you can do instead of writing your novel

1. HAVE AN EXISTENTIAL CRISIS

Nothing brightens up your day like stopping in the middle of your daily routine to contemplate life’s mysteries and the pointlessness of your own existence. The universe poses many impossible questions and it’s imperative that you answer these questions instead of writing. Why do you even exist? Where did you come from? Where are you going? Where did you come from, Cotton-Eye Joe?

2. BINGE-WATCH TWENTY SHOWS ON NETFLIX

It’s okay. It’s “research”. How else can you justify sitting through WWII In Colour until 2 in the morning? Or better yet, pick a show with a million seasons. Preferably one from the 90s. FRIENDS, The X-Files, & Buffy are all good choices. Be sure to cry copiously during the season finales and give yourself a week long break from writing to recover emotionally.

3. START A BLOG

Why write your story when you can write about writing your story? Complaining on the internet to complete strangers about your creative failures is an age-old tradition. Even Hemingway did it! Give out crappy writing advice, rant about your characters’ personal lives, or just whine about your day job and hope your boss never finds your blog.

4. TWEAK YOUR OUTLINE

This novel is going to be perfect, goddammit! And you can’t get perfection from an imperfect outline. Sure, it’s been months since you last looked at the thing but now is the perfect time to tweak all the scenes and create meticulous interviews for every single tertiary character mentioned in your book. Even if you consider yourself a stubborn pantser, you won’t be able to resist the temptation of creating multi-page detailed outlines you’ll probably never use again!

Tweak your outline until it’s absolutely perfect. Tweak your outline until your story morphs into something totally unrecognizable and you find the real story hiding within. And if you’ve ever felt like your novel is missing something special, now is the time to add that convoluted subplot involving half-baked conspiracy theories, Trump’s duck fluff, and your high school English teacher who gave you an C-. That’ll show Mr. Stuart, that uncultured troglodyte!

5. CLEAN ALL THE THINGS!

Let’s be real: you really can’t write your novel until the house is spotless. That pile of dishes you’ve left neglected in the sink aren’t going to clean themselves! And let’s not forget vacuuming, dusting, cleaning out the fridge, and scrubbing the spaces between your keyboard with a very small, very tiny, broomstick.

6. OPEN SEVENTEEN NEW TABS

You’re a multitasker. Why stare blankly at your word document for an hour when you can open a billion new tabs and browse the interwebs for the rest of the day? Here, I’ll even get you started:

7. BECOME AN ALCOHOLIC

Even Hemingway did it!

My score:6 out of 7.

Number 5 is my go to.

i found the whole list

T.S. Eliot (via quotemadness)