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hiii, i just found your blog and i love your content! i was wondering if you had any advice/posts on deciding the basics about your ocs? (like clothing, skin tone, appearance) i write fantasy and i can’t seem to get a solid visual on my ocs despite knowing their backstory and personalities x

Hello! I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time here! I wish you the best of luck on your writing project! :D 

I don’t have many posts on the subject but I’d love to try to help you. What always helps me is the use of Pinterest! 

Especially through the use of their boards feature so that you can organize anything important about the character, from appearance to personality to outfits and race. It’s an excellent resource for keeping your thoughts organized. 

Faceclaims, are always key! It’s important to have a visual, and finding one, just by browsing Pinterest or google images of people can be really helpful! It can be anyone from celebrities to stock photos, even your own friends, and family. Moodboards/Aesthetic Boards are also very helpful!

It’s always easier to put a name to a face. And it’s cool you already have the personality part all worked out! 

The basics of OCs is always the author’s choice. There’s not much I can say about it, but always go with the first image you get when you think of them! 

It’s important to note details like skin color, age, gender, etc. Make sure you’re writing these basics down in a journal or notebook, they’ll help you a lot in the long run! As you start to think more about their appearance, you’ll begin to think more about what they might wear. 

Always, always, always try to know what your character is holding! If they’re an assassin, they’ll have weapons, correct? Know their weapons. Does this assassin have anything important to them? Maybe they stuff a picture of a loved one in their coat pocket to look at because they miss them. Take into account things like climate and weather. If your character lives in a cold wintery place, they might have a thick jacket made of furs. If your character hunts in the forest, they may need some sort of camouflage. Question everything, and provide answers for it. Your readers will certainly want explanations. Leave out anything that may be unnecessary and doesn’t move the plot forward. 

Important details like these define the character! Knowing about where they live and their environment can help with outfits/design! 

In fantasy especially, it’s important to research the mythical races you want to use (ex. elves, demons, etc.) so that you can craft your characters around them. Diversity is also very important, especially if your characters are human! Drawing from real life is also very important as well. 

Here are a few articles/posts I found that might also be helpful. 

Pinterest for Authors: A Beginners Guide

FaceClaim Directory

Getting to Know Your Characters

How to Capture Your Character’s Appearance

How to Resist Writing Stereotypical Fantasy Races

Character 101: Building Complex, Interesting, Memorable Characters

5 Most Common Fantasy Character Types

How to Bring Your Characters Into Focus

7 Tips for Choosing Your Character’s Appearance

99 Fantasy Cliches in Epic Fantasy

5 Tips for Cultural Diversity in Writing

High Fantasy Book Writing Tips and Tricks

Writing a Unique Fantasy Tips and Tricks from Professionals 

Creating Fantasy Character Protagonists Interview/Blank

Cliches to Avoid in Fantasy

Five Traps and Tips for Character Development

I hope this helped! If anyone has any more, please feel free to add on to this list!

-Scribble :)

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So a few years ago, I decided to combine every body language reference into one big master list.

And now I’m going to share it with you guys!

It’s incomplete, and always growing, but it’s still helpful nonetheless.

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Monthly Reading List #May’18

Hello there!

Another month is gone and it’s about time again for my monthly recommendations! I really love to share these amazing stories from unbelievable talented writers with you! It’s always a blessing for me to collect it!

So, tomorrow is the day of the day: I’ll start my new job in a nearby hospital. I’m nervous and excited and just can’t wait because it’s damn time after three months of doing all but nothing!

Though, that’s not really true. I did something: I found out that I not only love to read fanfiction, but also write fanfiction on my own. But since I’m an absolute beginner in writing and furthermore English isn’t my first language, I’m struggling a bit.

So, I thought maybe I give a call to all these amazing readers and talented writers out there and maybe find one or the other I can tag and help me improve my writing? It doesn’t matter if you help me through reblogging, liking, feedbacks or even being a beta. Maybe you can challenge me with requests? I can use any help that is offered and I would really, really, really appreciate it! I mean, simple as it is, it’s learning by doing ;) But without being aware of my mistakes how should I improve then? I really hope to learn from all of you out there, because writing is really fun and even if I can’t see in the future and don’t now yet how my new job will influence my writing, I want to keep doing it!

But before I’m boring you, this is enough of me. Now enjoy the following list and cry, laugh and be happy with it like I was! Until next month ;)

Avengers

James ‘Bucky’ Barnes

A Second Chance Part 1 | tbc @acreativelydifferentlove

Assembling @imamotherfuckingstar-lord

Attention! | We don’t talk anymore… | Dangerously. | How Long? | Done For Me- @221bshrlocked

Balconies and Libraries @acreativelydifferentlove

Bashful Creatures Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 @buckymcbuttfacebarnes

Bring it on! @prettyyoungtragedy

Bucky, the Vampire Slayer - Masterlist @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

Coffee and Texts @bolontiku

Come Back to Me @until-theend-oftheline

Emotions Part 1 | Part 2 @buckimagines

Focused @imamotherfuckingstar-lord

“Have I mentioned, I fucking hate Halloween.” @oriona75

I`ll Always Be With You My Love @storiesofthefandomlovers

I Need You @theimpossibleg1rl

Jealous @buckybarnesxreader

Late Nights at the Office @after-avenging-hours

Lets Play @acreativelydifferentlove

Love is For Children Part 1 | Part 2 @sebseyesandbuckysthighs

Mean Girls @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

Mixed Signals @captainrogerss

Moonlight Swim @moondancewrites

Now You’re Mine @theimpossibleg1rl 

Rehab Rewards Part 1 | Part 2 | tbc @teamcap4bucky

Romeo and Juliet Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | tbc @spidersholland

Safe House @acreativelydifferentlove

Save the Last Dance for Me @captainrogerss

Sharing Masterlist @promarvelfangirl

Spring Fever @acreativelydifferentlove

Sunshine & Motor Oil @erisjade

Talk Dirty to Me @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

Tell Me How @jamie-leah

Thin Walls @jamie-leah

Trepidation Part 1 | Part 2 | tbc @cumonbucky

Unrequited @justsomebucky

What Did You Just Call Me? @cleolemonfanfiction

Wavy @papi-chulo-bucky

Steve Rogers

A Restless Night @221bshrlocked

Can We Save Us @captain-ariel-barnes

Cloudburst - Masterlist @samingtonwilson

Five Minutes with Steve @star-trekkin-across-theuniverse

Infatuated @sebastixnstxn

No More Apologies @4theluvofall

“Rescue” @bolontiku

Size Perfect @sarahp879

Surprise Welcome @until-theend-oftheline

The Boy From Brooklyn @captain-rogers-beard

Too Long @justreadingfics

“Trust me, I love you.” - Bumps and scrapes | Open wounds and Blood | Stitches and blood transfusions @prettyyoungtragedy

Steve Rogers x Bucky Barnes

jealous @flightofthefantasies

Lesson Learned @floatingpetals

Movie Night Part 1 | Part 2 @loveisfriendship

Two for One Master Post @captain-rogers-beard

Stucky

Bait With a Punch @until-theend-oftheline

Dreams Come True @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

It’s A Date @until-theend-oftheline

Just Enough Time @star-spangled-man-with-a-plan

Morning after @prettyyoungtragedy

The White Palace Part 1 | Part 2 | tbc @angryschnauzer

Thor

Sparks Fly @acreativelydifferentlove

Winterhawk

464. @winterhawkkisses

“Here, let me.” @winterhawkkisses

What do they do when they can’t sleep? @winterhawkkisses

Who gets overwhelmed by small acts of kindness? @winterhawkkisses

“You’re hurt” @clintbartonruinedmylife

Hawaii 5-0

Steve McGarrett

Daddy’s Girl @amarabliss

Things Fall Apart Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | tbc @amarabliss

Priest

Vascar

I’ll Be Gentle @bookcaseninja

Star Trek

Five minute ficlet @star-trekkin-across-theuniverse

James T. Kirk

Imagine Jim being nervous about your date @imamotherfuckingstar-lord

Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy

Among My Stillness @outside-the-government

Plaid and Jeans @iguess-theyre-mymess

Student Loans - Masterlist @imamotherfuckingstar-lord

McKirk

Anything Like Me Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | tbc @pinkamour1588

Are you done sulking? @haveyouseenmymind

Diagnosis: Love @goingknowherewastaken

Don’t bite the hand…(That jerks you) @pinkamour1588

First Impressions are important @haveyouseenmymind

Little Things @pinkamour1588

Night Blues @haveyouseenmymind

Our Forbidden Love @jiminthestreets-bonesinthesheets

Plausible Attraction @goingknowherewastaken

Ten years @auduna-druitt

The Incident @haveyouseenmymind

Things you never said @southernbellestatues

things you said after you kissed me @lovelyleonard

Together @yallneedtrek

McKirk x OCs

Ready or Not Part One | Part Two | tbc @auduna-druitt

Supernatural

Fledgling Furor @crispychrissy

My Stack @crispychrissy

Sweet Karma @crispychrissy

Valentwins @crispychrissy

Castiel

Learning to Fly @crispychrissy

Dean Winchester

A Ruff Few Days @crispychrissy

First Day @crispychrissy

Just Me @crispychrissy

Magnolias in the Country @carryonmywaywardcaptain

Talk to Me @crispychrissy

Two Birds with One Song @crispychrissy

Sam Winchester

Actions and Words @crispychrissy

Crazy = Genius @crispychrissy

It’s Greek to Me @crispychrissy

Knife to Meet You @crispychrissy

One Wish @crispychrissy

Pitted @crispychrissy

Relieving Tension @crispychrissy

The Unexpected Guest @crispychrissy

The Bronze

Lance Tucker

Comfort @jbbmoved

Curves And Edges Masterlist @jaamesbbarnes

Dilemma @jaamesbbarnes

In His Eyes @cumonbucky

Jealousy @jaamesbbarnes

Mine @jaamesbbarnes

Not My Friends @jbbmoved

Office sex @jaamesbbarnes

Secret @jbbmoved

takes some time @theassetseyeliner

Wonder Woman

Steve Trevor

Imagine sharing a tent with Steve @imamotherfuckingstar-lord

Crossing fandoms

Steve Rogers x Jim Kirk

Captain @iguess-theyre-mymess

Race @iguess-theyre-mymess

Monster @monstersandmaw

10 sentence drabbles

male werewolf x trans!guy

yautja x female reader

male grey alien x female reader

large male Minotaur x smol gem reader 

Big furry beast x gf (not present)

male naga x female reader

kelpie x female reader

drowsy and soft satyr x female reader

male gargoyle x male reader 

Female banshee x male reader

male centaur x male reader

mothman x nb reader

shark!merman x female reader

Stories

Merman x female reader

Hellhound

Shadow Monster Lover

Deaf Werewolf Part One | Part Two

Gargoyle x fem reader

Shadow

Slime boy x male reader

Deep sea merman x shallow water merman Part 1 | Part 2

Just a thought…  @strange-quiet-love

RPF

Christ Pratt

Wrong Number One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six | Seven | tbc @i-dont-do-rpfs

Sebastian Stan

Cosa Nostra @senorita-stucky

You’re Perfect @buckyslongasshair

How to write a kiss

Rebloggable version, as requested by davrosbro. :)

Oooh!  Yes!  I love kisses.  Kisses are where it all starts ;).

Okay, first, remember that kiss is much, much more than just lips.  It is lips, but also tongues, teeth, eyes, faces, hands, noses, bodies, heartbeats,  breath, voice- and most importantly, a kiss is emotions.  A kiss without emotion is just wet mushy lips stuck together.  Ew.  Gross.  The most important part of a kiss isn’t the how, but the who- because of the emotions between the two people.

Okay so:

lips- Lips can slide, glide over each other smoothly, or they can be chapped and rough and dry and get stuck on each other.  They can match, top-to-top and bottom-to-bottom, or they can overlap, with one person’s top or bottom lip captured between the other person’s lips (yummy).  If there is lipstick or chapstick there is lipstick or chapstick flavor, otherwise, lips don’t have a taste (can you taste yours?).  Lips also can smack- the sound of two of them coming together or pulling apart, because they’re wet and warm and soft. 

tongue- Tongues are always wet, and always warm.  They’re very versatile.  They can trace over lips, teeth, or another tongue.  They can be smooth and graceful or teasing and flicking.  When tongues are involved, there is drool.  It’s only sexy when you like the person you’re kissing, or else it’s kinda gross. :P

teeth- teeth can clack together awkwardly, or teeth can bite down sensually.  A person biting their own lip is cute, a person biting another’s lips is sexy.  A person biting gently is sensual, a person biting roughly is sexual. 

eyes- Eyes can be wide open with surprise, half-lidded with desire, fully closed with pleasure.  Eyes can gaze lovingly, lustfully, wistfully, hungrily, seductively- it all depends upon the emotions of your characters.  Have them do whatever you like, but don’t leave them out- give them at least a mention!

faces- Faces are what the lips are attached to.  Noses bump, cheeks flush, ears turn red, foreheads either wrinkle or relax.  Kisses can leave lips, quite easily, and become kisses on chins, cheeks, noses, foreheads, ears, necks, throats.  Kisses on noses or foreheads are cute and adorable, kisses on cheeks are sweet, kisses on chins, ears, and throats are very sexual.  And a kiss on the lips can be all of those! <3

hands- Hands are super-important.  In order to describe a kiss, usually you want to also describe the hands.  Where are they?  Does one character have on on the back of the other’s head or back, holding them close?  Are they on someone’s shoulders pulling them near, or pushing them away?  Fingers brushing someone’s cheek or palms grabbing someone’s ass convey two very different kinds of situations, even if the kiss itself is exactly the same.

noses- Noses are annoying.  They easily get in the way, especially for first kisses!  People have to tilt their head to one side or the other, and if they don’t, noses bump.  I’d only mention noses if a kiss is supposed to be awkward or uncertain or nervous.

bodies- bodies are either close together, or far away.  Someone can be surrounded comfortingly by someone’s arms, or terrifyingly trapped by them.  Bodies are warm or hot, they are calm or nervous, relaxed or tense.  Body language says a lot.  Is your character pulling away, or moving closer?

heartbeat- Hearts can beat fast or slow, and that’s about all they can do- but there are lots of reasons why they do!  A heart can beat fast with fear or excitement or nervousness; a heart can pound with lust or race with terror or sing with joy.  Hearts can glow, cower, or shatter.  When you really want to drive the emotions of a character home, mention the heart.

breath- To me, the most consuming part of a kiss is the breath.  The air that someone else has just breathed going deep into your lungs is very intimate.  Lips and tongues don’t have a taste, but breath does.  Each person’s breath tastes different, smells different, and surrounds a person differently than anyone else’s breath.  Breath can be warm and sweet, breath can be hot and sexy, breath can be hot and frightening.  It is something that is very present and should not be left out.  A lot of writers leave breath out.  And it’s so important; it’s the most intimate part of a kiss.  Someone else is breathing into your lungs, and it’s either heaven or it’s hell.

voice- Voice conveys much, even without words.  A voice can groan, whimper, gasp, moan, catch, whine, scream, sigh.  Voice can convey emotion powerfully, and while some kisses are silent, usually they’re not. 

emotion-  Emotion is the most important- and the thing you try not to say.  You want to describe it, through all of the things above, so that it’s perfectly clear what your characters are feeling, without you ever using the “feelings words”.  If they’re in love, their bodies will lean close, their eyes will smile, their voices will giggle softly.  If they’re nervous, their palms will sweat, their noses will bump, their voices will shudder.  If they’re afraid, their muscles will be tense, their faces will grimace, their lips will not open.  Emotion is the color that you keep inside your mind as you write; it’s the base line that drives the description behind everything else you say.

Wow, that was a lot!  Gosh I hope it wasn’t too much!  Keep in mind not every kiss has all these things- this is just a list of things to consider when writing a kiss, and based on how long of a kiss you want to make.  Keep in mind that typing “they kissed for a long time”…that’s six words, it takes half a second to read, so that’s a short kiss!  If you want a long kiss, you need long sentences that make the reader linger. 

So maybe to start off, pick three things on the list to describe in your first kiss.  Don’t try to do it all- that would be too much for even the most epic kiss.  Just pick what’s most important to this particular scene, to these particular characters, and describe those parts along with the lips, and you’ve got yourself an awesome, emotional kiss. <3

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