Also! I sent my manuscript to a few publishers in April. Got word back from two of them, and they wasn't interested in publishing it so here's to hoping at least one of the others I sent it to is more positive.
The waiting though.. :l
I've been so dead lately, but now I'm back with some art. Hopefully. I'm looking to start selling art prints/stickers of my art, which at least I feel is kinda intriguing. And a little scary, since I've never done anything like that before.
Pictured is some of the sticker prints I've made so far, but what I am curious about is what is the best way to price these? Like, I don't want to overprice them either.
Only two chapters left to edit! :D
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Let’s play Writer’s Would You Ever
Send me an ask that says “Would you ever write…” and continue the sentence.
I’ll respond with yes or no and give an explanation as to why if I want to.
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OH THIS IS FUN
Oooh. This looks exciting.
So I drew this little watery horse sprite for my mother since she loves horses and all. Haven't draw a horse in years though, and am still trying to figure out of my promarkers n stuff.
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“As for “Write what you know,” I was regularly told this as a beginner. I think it’s a very good rule and have always obeyed it. I write about imaginary countries, alien societies on other planets, dragons, wizards, the Napa Valley in 22002. I know these things. I know them better than anybody else possibly could, so it’s my duty to testify about them.”
—
Ursula Le Guin
What if the world as we know it wasn't supposed to end in 2012 at all, but in 2021. We just messed up the order of the numbers.
When I finally want to sit down and rewrite the remaining chapters of my novel, it of course had to be when I do not have access to a computer to do so.
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What’s the point of a first draft if it’s not self indulgent? Why do all that work if you’re not having the most fun with it possible?
Whenever I get stuck on a first draft, I realize it’s because I stopped thinking about what the most fun thing to write would be, I was thinking of the most fun thing to read. That’s a great thing to think about during revision.
First drafts aren’t for readers. They’re for you. Write a book that you love, not that you want other people to love, and no matter how much editing comes later, that joy will come through. Trust your instincts. Have fun.
Shit, I just started a new WIP.
Did some practice art today. I really need to learn to do poses better, that and hair. Hair is my worst enemy. Also, I'm not good at shading stuffs, so I figured I'd just yolo it and see if it worked. It kinda did? I...think?? Maybe.
I am so sorry for being less than active here, but I am so caught up in life and my Stargate RP blog. There is much happening these days and soon Christmas will arrive with even more stuff to do. Working on comissions and writing in between everything. I apologize and hope for your patience! Thanks!
Been working on the commissions today (I have not forgotten you - life happened) and it seems like its going okayish. As always I have things i struggle with, such as hair, but that is why I decided to do this in the first place - to improve! So please be patient! I am working on it amidst all that is happening.
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Latin phrases to use as incantations.
This is gonna be a long list.
- ab intra - from within
- ab origine - from the source
- absit iniuria - “let insult be absent”
- absit invidia - “let envy be absent”
- absit omen - “let omens be absent”
- ab uno disce omnes - from one, learn all.
- abyssus abyssum invocat - deep calleth unto deep
- a capite ad calcem - from head to heel
- acta non verba - actions not words
- ad altiora tendo - “I strive to higher things”
- ad astra - to the stars
- ad fontes - to the sources
- ad meliora - towards better things
- ad oculos - to the eyes
- ad undas - to the waves
- ad victoriam - to victory
- adsum - I am here
- a fortiori - from the stronger/from strength
- a mari usque ad mare - from sea to sea
- audeamus - let us dare
- audentes fortuna iuvat - fortune favors the bold
- audi, vide, tace - hear, see, be silent
- beatae memoriae - of blessed memory
- bona fide - in good faith
- bono malum superate - overcome evil with good
- capax infiniti - holding the infinite
- carpe diem - seize the day
- carpe noctem - seize the night
- cave - beware
- ceteris paribus - all other things being equal
- circa - around
- citius, altius, fortius - faster, higher, stronger
- clavis aurea - golden key
- cogito ergo sum - I think, therefor I am
- compos mentis - in control of the mind
- concilio et labore - by wisdom and effort
- concordia cum veritate - in harmony with truth
- concordia salus - well-being through harmony
- coniunctis viribus - with connected strength
- consummatum est - it is complete
- corruptus in extremis - corrupt to the extreme
- crescit eundo - it grows as it goes
- de novo - from the new
- de profundis - from the depths
- dies irae - day of wrath
- dona nobis pacem - give us peace
- ego te provoco - I challenge you
- esse est percipi - to be is to be perceived
- esse quam videri - to be, rather than to seem
- esto quod es - be what you are
- ex animo - from the soul
- ex luna scientia - from the moon, knowledge
- ex scientia tridens - from knowledge, sea power
- ex silentio - from silence
- ex undis - from the waves of the sea
- experientia docet - experience teaches
- fac et spera - do and hope
- fac fortia et patere - do brave deed and endure
- faciam quodlibet quod necesse est - I’ll do whatever it takes
- faciam ut mei memineris - I’ll make you remember me
- facta, non verba - deeds, not words
- fortis et liber - strong and free
- fortis in arduis - strong in difficulties
- gloriosus et liber - glorious and free
- hic abundant leones - here lions abound
- hic et nunc - here and now
- hic sunt dracones - here there are dragons
- hinc illae lacrimae - hence those tears
- hinc itur ad astra - from here the way leads to the stars
- igni ferroque - with fire and iron
- in memoriam - into the memory
- in nocte consilium - advice comes over night
- libra - balance
- littera scripta manet - the written words endure
- locus standi - a right to stand
- luceo non uro - I shine, not burn
- luctor et emergo - I struggle and emerge
- mare liberum - free sea
- memento vivere - remember to live
- more ferarum - like beasts
- natura non contristatur - nature is not saddened
- nec spe, nec metu - without hope, without fear
- noli me tangere - do not touch me
- ophidia in herba - a snake in the grass
- pro se - for oneself
- propria manu - by one’s own hand
- quaere - to seek
- quod abundat non obstat - what is abundant does not hinder
- resurgam - I shall arise
- semper ad meliora - always towards better things
- semper anticus - always forward
- semper apertus - always open
- semper fortis - always brave
- semper liber - always free
- stet - let it stand
- tuebor - I will protect
- vera causa - true cause
Finally got over that first line writers block on my new sci-fi novel. Prepare for something I have never written before. A cyborg love story!
... maybe I should join in on Nanowrimo, although a lil late?
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Writing Tip June 4th
A list of body language phrases.
I’ve included a very comprehensive list, organized by the type of body movement, hand and arm movements, facial expressions etc. In some cases, a phrase fits more than one heading, so it may appear twice. Possible emotions are given after each BL phrase unless the emotion is indicated within the phrase. (They are underlined for emphasis, not due to a hyperlink.)
Note: I’ve included a few body postures and body conditions as they are non-verbal testimony to the character’s physical condition.
Have fun and generate your own ideas.:-)
Eyes, Brows and Forehead
- arched a sly brow: sly, haughty
- blinked owlishly: just waking, focusing, needs glasses
- brows bumped together in a scowl: worried, disapproving, irritated
- brows knitted in a frown: worried, disapproval, thoughtful
- bug-eyed: surprised, fear, horror
- cocky wink and confident smile: over confidence, arrogant, good humor, sexy humor
- eyes burned with hatred: besides hatred this might suggest maniacal feelings
- eyes flashed: fury, defiance, lust, promise, seduction
- eyes rolled skyward: disbelief, distrust, humor
- forehead puckered: thoughtful, worried, irritation
- frustration crinkled her eyes
- gaze dipped to her décolletage: sexual interest, attraction, lust
- gimlet-eyed/narrowed eyes: irritation, thoughtful, mean, angry
- gleam of deviltry: humor, conniving, cunning
- kept eye contact but her gaze became glazed: pretending interest where there is none/bordom
- narrowed to crinkled slits: angry, distrust
- nystagmic eyes missed nothing (constantly shifting eyes): Shifty
- pupils dilated: interested, attraction to opposite sex, fear
- raked her with freezing contempt
- slammed his eyes shut: stunned, furious, pain
- squinted in a furtive manner: fearful, sneaky
- stared with cow eyes: surprised, disbelief, hopeful, lovestruck
- subtle wink: sexy, humor/sharing a joke, sarcasm
- unrelenting stare: distrust, demanding, high interest, unyielding
Place To Place, Stationary Or Posture
- ambled away: relaxed, lazy
- barged ahead: rude, hurried
- battled his way through the melee: desperate, anger, alarm
- cruised into the diner: easy-going, feeling dapper, confident
- dawdled alongside the road: lazy, deliberate delay for motives, unhurried, relaxed
- dragged his blanket in the dirt: sadness/depressed, weary
- edged closer to him: sneaky, seeking comfort, seeking protection, seeking an audience
- he stood straighter and straightened his tie: sudden interest, sexual attraction
- held his crotch and danced a frantic jig: demonstrates physical condition – he has to pee
- hips rolled and undulated: sexy walk, exaggerating for sex appeal
- hovered over them with malice/like a threatening storm: here it’s malice, but one may hover for many reasons.
- hunched over to look shorter: appear inconspicuous, ashamed of actions, ashamed of height
- leaped into action feet hammering the marbled floor: eager, fear, joyous
- long-legged strides: hurried, impatient
- lumbered across: heavy steps of a big man in a hurry
- minced her way up to him: timid, sneaky, insecure, dainty or pretense at dainty
- paced/prowled the halls: worried, worried impatience, impatient, diligently seeking pivoted on his heel and took off: mistaken and changes direction, following orders, hurried, abrupt change of mind, angry retreat
- plodded down the road: unhurried, burdened, reluctant
- practiced sensual stroll: sexy, showing off
- rammed her bare foot into her jeans: angry, rushed
- rocked back and forth on his heels: thoughtful, impatiently waiting
- sagged against the wall: exhausted, disappointment
- sallied forth: confident, determined
- sashayed her cute little fanny: confident, determined, angered and determined
- shrank into the angry crowd: fear, insecure, seeking to elude
- sketched a brief bow and assumed a regal pose: confident, mocking, snooty, arrogant skidded to an abrupt halt: change of heart, fear, surprise, shock
- skulked on the edges of the crowd: sneaky, ashamed, timid
- slithered through the door: sneaky, evil, bad intentions
- stormed toward her, pulling up short when: anger with a sudden surprise
- swaggered into the class room: over confident, proud, arrogant, conceited
- tall erect posture: confidence, military bearing
- toe tapped a staccato rhythm: impatience, irritation
- tottered/staggered unsteadily then keeled over: drunk, drugged, aged, ill
- waltzed across the floor: happy, blissful, exuberant, conceited, arrogant
Head Movement
- cocked his head: curiosity, smart-alecky, wondering, thoughtful
- cocked his head left and rolled his eyes to right corner of the ceiling: introspection
- droop of his head: depressed, downcast, hiding true feelings
- nodded vigorously: eager
- tilted her head to one side while listening: extreme interest, possibly sexual interest
Mouth And Jaw
- a lackluster smile: feigning cheerfulness
- cigarette hung immobile in mouth: shock, lazy, uncaring, relaxed casualness
- clinched his jaw at the sight: angered, worried, surprised
- curled her lips with icy contempt
- expelled her breath in a whose: relief, disappointment
- gagged at the smell: disgust, distaste
- gapped mouth stare: surprised, shock, disbelief
- gritted his teeth: anger, irritation, holding back opinion
- inhaled a sharp breath: surprise, shock, fear, horror
- licked her lips: nervous, sexual attraction
- lips primed: affronted, upset, insulted
- lips pursed for a juicy kiss
- lips pursed like she’d been chewing a lemon rind: dislike, angry, irritated, sarcasm
- lips screwed into: irritation, anger, grimace, scorn
- lips set in a grim line: sorrow, worried, fear of the worst
- pursed her lips: perturbed, waiting for a kiss
- scarfed down the last biscuit: physical hunger, greed
- slack-mouthed: total shock, disbelief
- slow and sexy smile: attraction, seductive, coy
- smacked his lips: anticipation
- smile congealed then melted into horror
- smile dangled on the corner of his lips: cocky, sexy
- smirked and tossed her hair over her shoulder: conceit, sarcasm, over confident
- sneered and flicked lint off his suit: sarcasm, conceit
- spewed water and spit: shock
- stuck out her tongue: humor, sarcasm, teasing, childish
- toothy smile: eagerness, hopeful
- wary smile surfaced on her lips
Nose
- nose wrinkled in distaste/at the aroma
- nostrils flared: anger, sexual attraction
- nose in the air: snooty, haughty
Face in General
- crimson with fury
- handed it over shame-faced
- jutted his chin: confident, anger, forceful
- managed a deadpan expression: expressionless
- muscles in her face tightened: unsmiling, concealing emotions, anger, worried
- rested his chin in his palm and looked thoughtful
- rubbed a hand over his dark stubble: thoughtful, ashamed of his appearance
- screwed up her face: anger, smiling, ready to cry, could almost be any emotion
- sneered and flicked lint off his suit: conceit, derision, scorn
Arm and Hand
- a vicious yank
- arm curled around her waist, tugging her next to him: possessive, pride, protective
- bit her lip and glanced away: shy, ashamed, insecure
- brandished his fist: anger, threatening, ready to fight, confident, show of pride
- clamped his fingers into tender flesh: anger, protective, wants to inflict pain
- clenched his dirty little fists: stubborn, angry
- clapped her hands on her hips, arms crooked like sugar bowel handles: anger, demanding, disbelief
- constantly twirled her hair and tucked it behind her ear: attracted to the opposite sex, shy crossed his arms over his chest: waiting, impatient, putting a barrier
- crushed the paper in his fist: anger, surrender, discard
- dived into the food: hunger, eager, greedy
- doffed his hat: polite gesture, mocking, teasing
- doodled on the phone pad and tapped the air with her foot: bored, inattention, introspection
- drummed her fingers on the desk: impatient, frustrated, bored
- fanned her heated face with her hands: physically hot, embarrassed, indicating attraction
- fiddled with his keys: nervous, bored
- firm, palm to palm hand shake: confident, honest
- flipped him the bird: sarcastic discard
- forked his fingers through his hair for the third time: disquiet/consternation, worry, thoughtful
- handed it over shame-faced: guilt, shame
- held his crotch and danced a frantic jig: physical need to relieve himself
- limp hand shake: lack of confidence, lack of enthusiasm
- propped his elbow on his knee: relaxed, thoughtful
- punched her pillow: restless, can’t sleep, angry
- rested his chin in his palm: thoughful, worried
- scratched his hairy belly and yawned: indolent, bored, lazy, relaxed, just waking
- shoulders lifted in a shrug: doubtful, careless discard
- slapped his face in front of God and country: enraged, affronted/insulted
- snapped a sharp salute: respect, sarcastic gesture meaning the opposite of respect
- snapped his fingers, expecting service: arrogant, lack of respect, self-centered
- sneered and flicked lint off his suit
- spread her arms wide: welcoming, joy, love
- stabbed at the food: anger, hunger, determined
- stood straighter and smoothed his tie: sudden interest, possible sexual interest
- stuffed his hands in his pockets: self-conscious, throwing up a barrier
- sweaty handshake: nervous, fearful
- touched his arm several times while explaining: sign of attraction, flattery, possessive
- wide sweep of his arms: welcoming, all inclusive gesture, horror
Sitting or Rising
- collapsed in a stupor: exhausted, drunk, drugged, disbelief
- enthroned himself at the desk: conceit, pronouncing or taking ownership
- exploded out of the chair: shock, eager, anger, supreme joy
- roosted on the porch rail like a cock on a hen house roof: claiming ownership, conceit, content
- sat, squaring an ankle over one knee: relaxed and open
- slouched/wilted in a chair and paid languid attention to: drowsy, lazy, depressed, disinterest, sad, totally relaxed, disrespectful
- squirmed in his chair: ill at ease, nervous, needs the bathroom
Recline
- flung himself into the bed: sad, depressed, exhausted, happy
- prostrated himself: surrender, desperate, miserable, powerless, obsequious, fawning, flattering
- punched her pillow: can’t sleep, anger, frustrated
- threw himself on the floor kicking and screaming: tantrum
Entire body and General
- body stiffened at the remark: offended, anger, alerted
- body swayed to music: dreamy, fond memories, enjoys the music
- bounced in the car seat, pointing: excitement, fear, eager
- cowered behind his brother: fear, shyness, coward, desperate
- curled into a ball: sorrow, fear, sleepy, defensive
- heart galloping: anxiety, joy, eager
- held his crotch and danced a frantic jig
- humped over his cane, each step shaking and careful: pain, aged
- inhaled a deep breath and blew out slowly: buying time to find words/thoughtful, reconciled
- quick and jerky like rusty cogs on a wheel: unsure of actions, self-conscious, tense, edgy
- rocked back and forth on his heels: impatient, cocky, gleeful
- manhandled the woman into a corner: bully, anger
- slumped shoulders: defeat, depressed, sad, surrender
- stiff-backed: priggish, haughty, affronted
- stood straighter and straightened his tie: sexual interest, wants to make an impression
- stooped and bent: aged, arthritic, in pain
- stretched extravagantly and yawned: tired, bored, unconcerned
- sweating uncontrollably: nervous, fear, guilt
- tall erect posture: confidence, military bearing
- was panting now at: afraid, exhausted, out of breath, sexual excitement
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