Character Arcs
Making Character Profiles
Character Development
Comic Relief Arc
Internal Conflict
Character Voices
Creating Distinct Characters
Suicidal Urges/Martyr Complex
Creating Likeable Characters
Writing Strong Female Characters
Writing POC Characters
Building Tension
Intrigue in Storytelling
Enemies to Lovers
Alternatives to Killing Characters
Worldbuilding
Misdirection
Consider Before Killing Characters
Foreshadowing
Emphasising the Stakes
Avoid Info-Dumping
Writing Without Dialogue
1st vs. 2nd vs. 3rd Perspective
Fight Scenes (+ More)
Transitions
Pacing
Writing Prologues
Dialogue Tips
Writing War
Writing Cheating
Worldbuilding: Questions to Consider
Creating Laws/Rules in Fantasy Worlds
Connected vs. Stand-Alone Series
A & B Stories
Writing YouTube Channels, Podcasts, & Blogs
Online Writing Resources
Outlining/Writing/Editing Software
Losing Passion/Burnout
Overcoming Writer's Block
How To Name Fantasy Races (Step-by-Step)
Naming Elemental Races
Naming Fire-Related Races
How To Name Fantasy Places
Character Ask Game #1
Character Ask Game #2
Character Ask Game #3
1000 Follower Post
2000 Follower Poll
Writing Fantasy
Hello dear!
Sorry for bothering you, but it's important to remind you to turn off your asks for a few days! Bad things are going to happen on Tumblr soon...
Don t know anything about this but BETTER BE SAFE EVERYBODY!!!!!!
Hey đ Iâm Saja â a mother trying to hold onto hope through days that feel impossibly heavy.
I know you probably see a lot online, but if you could take just a moment⊠Iâd be so grateful.
đ« A reblog of my pinned post could help our story reach someone who cares.
đż And if youâre in a place to give, even a small donation could bring comfort to my daughter and help us feel safe again.
@sajagz, thank you for listening.
Even gentle support creates strength.
From one heart to another â thank you đ€
^^
i love your writing so much !!
Thanks, comments and notes like theseâ even the likes and reblogs just makes writing more worthwhile. Itâs an honour to be able to share my writing with other people who enjoy and relate to it. Side note, this is the first message Iâve ever gotten in my inbox so Iâm very flattered, thank you đ€. In the meantime, I havenât been posting for the past few days⊠exams đ but Iâll be back soon enough. For the time being, what are we looking for? (Iâll put a poll down below)
Iâm trying to tailor my writing to suit different peopleâs interests so I can cater to a wider audience at this point. Thank you for your patience and support all the way
As always, have a great day
âtisayemate đ€
Surnames are just as important as given names. So, I compiled a list of the websites I use to find my surnames.
English Surnames
Dutch Surnames
Spanish Surnames
Scottish Surnames
German Surnames
Italian Surnames
Irish Surnames
French Surnames
Scandinavian Surnames
Welsh Surnames
Jewish Surnames
Surnames By Ethnicity
Most Common Surnames in the USA
Most Common Surnames in Great Britan
Most Common Surnames in Asia
Jake âHangmanâ Seresin x Reader (callsign Vapour)
Fluff
Summary: Vapour teaches Hangman to put his mouth where his money is.
AN: tomorrowâs my birthday!! (Yup, sharing the same birthday as Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo đ„č)
Story under the cut:
Hangman was in rare form that morningâif by "rare" you meant absolutely, maddeningly, always insufferable.
The squadron had barely settled into the briefing room when Jake "Hangman" Seresin made it his mission to antagonize everyone in his orbit.
"Rooster, you planning to keep that mustache after I wipe the floor with you today?" he quipped, leaning back in his chair. "Or is it aerodynamic enough to help you fly better?"
Rooster shot him a flat look. "Shouldnât you be studying the rulebook, Seresin? I hear you keep forgetting what 'teamwork' means."
Jake laughed, loud and carefree. "What can I say? I donât need teamwork when Iâve got skill. Iâm just built different."
"Built irritating," Phoenix muttered under her breath, earning a smirk from Bob.
In the corner of the room, youâcall sign Vapourâremained silent, arms crossed, and gaze steady on the whiteboard. You had no intention of getting involved in Jakeâs antics. Heâd teased you enough in the past, despite the fact you barely spoke to him.
âAwfully quiet over there, Vapour,â Jake called out, turning his attention to you. âWhatâs the matter? Saving all your words for your post-match excuses?â
You didnât even glance at him. âI, unlike some, donât waste words,â came your reply.
That earned a round of "oohs" from the others, and even Hangman seemed momentarily caught off guard before recovering with a grin. âWeâll see if your flyingâs as sharp as your tongue.â
The reason you were called Vapour wasnât a mystery to anyone. During a training exercise, youâd pulled off a miracle landing with barely a drop of fuel left, earning you the respect of the instructors and the envy of a certain cocky aviator. Jake had never stopped trying to one-up you since.
Todayâs dogfight simulation would be the perfect battleground.
Up in the air, Hangmanâs taunts were relentless.
âVapour, you sure youâre up there? Havenât seen you all game,â he teased over the comms. âOr maybe thatâs just your styleâlight and forgettable.â
Phoenix groaned. âDo you ever shut up, Seresin?â
âIâm just providing commentary,â he replied. âGotta make things interesting while I mop the floor with you.â
You stayed quiet, focusing on your maneuvers. You werenât interested in banterâyou had one goal: take Hangman down.
Jake was good. Annoyingly good. But he was also predictable. He liked flashy moves and big risks, and you had no problem using that against him. You let him chase you for a while, luring him into a false sense of control.
âGotcha now, Vapour,â he said smugly, locking onto your tail.
âDo you?â you replied, your voice finally cutting through the comms.
With a sharp roll and a sudden cutback, you slipped out of his sights and got behind him instead. Jakeâs curses filled the channel as you locked on and fired the simulated kill shot.
âHangman, youâre tagged,â Maverick announced.
Silence.
For the first time in what felt like forever, Jake Seresin had nothing to say.
âVapour!,â Rooster cheered. âFinally someone shut him up!â
You smirked, leveling your jet and heading back to base.Â
Back on the ground, Jakeâs usual swagger was noticeably absent as the team debriefed. Rooster, Phoenix, and the others took turns mocking him, clearly reveling in his defeat.
Jake made a beeline for you afterward, his expression unreadable.
âVapour,â he said, folding his arms. âYou got lucky.â
You arched an eyebrow. âLuck? Or maybe youâre just all talk.â
For once, he didnât have a comeback. He just stood there, staring at you like he was trying to figure you out.
Before he could say anything else, you gave him a pat on the shoulder. âYou know Hangmanâs actually the perfect name for someone who just got left swinging in the wind.â
And with that, you walked off, leaving him standing thereâthoroughly humbled.
Newt Scamander x Reader fluffy (I mean, obviously... it's Newt) Summary: When a magical creature escapes into the Forbidden Forest, Newt Scamander unexpectedly finds himself with an unlikely companion on a wild chase that tests his patience, courage, and perhaps, a bit of his heart. Story under the cut
The forest was dense with fog, the ground carpeted with moss and scattered leaves that crunched softly underfoot. Newt adjusted his coat, glancing at his companionâyou. You were brushing dirt off your coat with an expression that spoke of annoyance, though Newt pretended not to notice.
âThis way, if Iâm not mistaken,â he murmured, pointing toward a faint glow in the distance. A hint of worry creased his brow; the glow wasnât natural, more like the bioluminescent trail left by the creature he was tracking. âMind the roots,â he added, just as you tripped over one with a huff.
âNoted,â you replied, a touch of sarcasm in your voice. âSo, remind me why weâre chasing after a creature that could practically disappear into thin air?â
Newtâs eyes sparkled as he replied, âAh, the Erthrach tends to hide when it feels threatened, but it wonât stray far from familiar territory. Itâs rare and endangered; we must make sure itâs safe.â
The two of you trudged deeper into the forest, your combined breaths clouding in the crisp night air. You watched Newt, fascinated by the quiet determination in his gaze. He was focused, even a bit anxious, though it was clear this sort of mission was his element.
âDo you always do this alone?â you asked, unable to mask your curiosity.
âMostly,â he admitted, glancing at you with a small smile. âThough I must say, itâs⊠rather nice to have someone along this time.â
The forest grew darker, and for a moment, a prickle of unease brushed your skin. But just as you were about to voice it, Newt froze, his hand coming up to signal you to stop. Ahead, the faint glow was moving, darting between trees with surprising speed.
âThere it is,â he whispered, and before you could even blink, he was off, rushing forward with a grace and speed you hadnât anticipated. With a muttered curse, you followed him, weaving through the trees as the glow moved erratically, zig-zagging through branches and shrubs.
Just when it seemed like Newt had it cornered, the creature leapt, soaring over a fallen tree and vanishing into a thicket. You skidded to a stop beside him, panting. âLooks like your friendâs faster than we thought,â you said, unable to keep the amusement out of your voice.
Newt chuckled, a glint of excitement in his eyes. âYouâd be surprised how clever they are. But weâre close.â
Without warning, he took your hand, leading you around a dense clump of bushes. His grip was warm, steady, and oddly comforting against the cool night air. âStay close. These woods can play tricks on you,â he said, his tone softer than before.
The creatureâs glow was brighter now, illuminating the small clearing ahead. Newt held a finger to his lips, signaling silence. You both crouched, watching as the tiny Erthrach hesitated, sniffing the air before settling down near a patch of glowing mushrooms.
With a practiced flick of his wand, Newt conjured a shimmering, gentle light that drew the creatureâs attention. It tilted its head, inching forward until it was close enough for Newt to carefully slip a small, enchanted net around it. He cradled it gently, murmuring soothing words until its glow softened, the creature visibly calming in his arms.
âThere, there,â he whispered, his face soft with relief. âBack where you belong.â
As he rose, still holding the creature, he offered you a grateful smile. âThank you. Itâs not every day you find someone willing to chase an Erthrach through the forest.â
You shrugged, feeling a rare warmth at his words. âSomeoneâs got to keep you from tripping over those roots,â you teased.
Newt laughed, his eyes shining with a warmth that went beyond his usual shyness. He adjusted the creature in his arms, glancing back at the trail with a new lightness. âPerhaps Iâll make it a habit, then. Youâre rather good at this.â
You both began the walk back, Newtâs shoulder occasionally brushing yours as you wove through the trees. And as the forest closed in around you, the stars peeking through the canopy above, the warmth between you was as bright as any spell Newt could conjure.
angst : đ©
fluff : đž
requests : đ©
This is a SFW blog, so no smut (because I'm not quite there yet) NEWT SCAMANDER: Oneshots: > Heart of the Forest đž (synopsis: When a magical creature escapes into the Forbidden Forest, Newt Scamander unexpectedly finds himself with an unlikely companion on a wild chase that tests his patience, courage, and perhaps, a bit of his heart.)
> Frost đ© đ©ïž (synopsis: When Teddy gets hurt, she turns cold, leaving Newt to earn back her trust while she spoils their injured Niffler rotten.)
Neville Longbottom x Hufflepuff!Reader
FLUFF!!
Summary: falling for the clumsy doofus.
AN: this was inspired by what happened last night, I attended Grad night (which is my schoolâs little graduation party) and realised I really really like this guy who Iâve casually spoken with in class. Heâs exactly what Iâd want in a husband but thereâs a lot of things in between anything happening for us so yea nothingâs going to happen⊠I guess Iâll just transfer the experience to our lovely Neville. Enjoy!
UPDATE: (2/1/25) I found out he has a girlfriend now. Itâs not meant to be guys. But wtv, I trust that the Lord will send me a true man of God. đ„č (Iâm catholic, I donât think I mentioned that before)
The new seating chart was a disaster, at least as far as you were concerned. Of all people, youâd been paired with Neville Longbottom, a boy who had a reputation for stumbling over rootsâboth literally and metaphorically.
You approached your greenhouse workstation, already bracing for frustration. But when you saw him standing there, sleeves rolled up, nervously fiddling with his trowel, he turned to you with a warm, crooked smile.
âWell, if it isnât my new partner in crime,â he said, his tone light but tentative.
You tilted your head, unimpressed but curious. âDidnât realize we were committing crimes in Herbology now. Starting small, are we?â
He chuckled, scratching the back of his neck. âBaby steps. First, we master Flutterby Bushes. Then, who knows? Maybe world domination.â
You snorted, despite yourself, and set your bag down beside him. âIf this is your plan for taking over the world, you might need a better partner.â
âMaybe,â Neville said, eyes twinkling. âBut I think youâll do just fine.â
Your lips twitched, threatening to betray the irritation youâd convinced yourself you felt.
Todayâs task involved transplanting Flutterby Bushes, which were sensitive to emotion and required a careful hand. Perfect, you thought sarcastically. A recipe for disaster with someone like Neville.
The first few minutes passed in tentative silence. Neville focused intently on untangling a particularly stubborn root system, his tongue peeking out in concentration. You rolled your eyes, deciding to take the lead.
âYouâre overthinking it,â you said, reaching over to adjust his grip. Your fingers brushed his, and he startled, nearly dropping the plant.
âSorry,â he said, his cheeks tinged pink. âI didnât mean toââ
âItâs fine,â you interrupted, shaking your head. âJust⊠here. Like this.â
He watched you carefully, mimicking your movements. âYou know,â he began, a teasing lilt in his voice, âyouâre not half-bad at this. I thought Hufflepuffs were all about caring for magical creatures, not plants.â
You raised an eyebrow. âAnd I thought Gryffindors were supposed to be brave. Didnât you flinch at the sight of a bowtruckle last week?â
Neville laughed, full and genuine, the sound warming the chilly air in the greenhouse. âOkay, fair. But in my defense, that bowtruckle had intentions.â
You couldnât help but grin. âIntentions? Of what, exactly? Poking you to death?â
âHey, donât underestimate the power of a well-placed poke,â he shot back, eyes sparkling with mischief.
The banter continued, and before you knew it, the initial awkwardness had melted away. Nevilleâs clumsiness was still thereâhe managed to spill an entire pot of soil onto the table at one pointâbut his easy humor and self-awareness turned every mistake into a shared joke.
âMerlin, Longbottom,â you said, brushing dirt off your robes for the third time, âyouâre lucky youâre funny. Otherwise, Iâd have ditched you by now.â
âLucky me,â he said with a mock bow, a smirk tugging at his lips. âBut admit itâyouâd miss me if I werenât here.â
You opened your mouth to retort, then closed it again, caught off guard by how right he was.
Over the next few weeks, working with Neville became something you looked forward to. His wit and charm were understated but undeniable, and he had a knack for making you feel at ease, even when things went wrong.
When your Flutterby Bush began to wilt after a botched replanting, you felt a pang of frustration. âGreat. It hates me,â you muttered, glaring at the drooping leaves.
Neville stepped closer, his voice gentle. âIt doesnât hate you. Youâre just holding it too tight. Here.â He reached out, his hands brushing against yours as he repositioned the plant. âSee? Itâs all about trust.â
You glanced at him, startled by the quiet confidence in his voice. For a moment, the greenhouse seemed quieter, the only sound the rustle of leaves and your own heartbeat.
When the holidays arrived, you found yourself thinking about Neville more than you expected. At home, surrounded by family, you kept catching yourself smiling at memories of his quick wit, his awkward yet endearing mannerisms, and the way he could make you laugh even on the worst days.
By the time the Yule Ball rolled around, youâd realized something important: Neville Longbottom wasnât just a good partner. He was⊠well, something more.
When you saw him waiting at the entrance to the Great Hall, your breath caught. His dress robes were simple but elegant, and there was a confidence in his posture that you hadnât seen before.
âYou clean up well,â you said, trying to sound casual.
âSo do you,â he replied, his voice soft but steady. âShall we?â
The dance was magical, but it wasnât the music or the decorations that made it special. It was Nevilleâhis warm smile, his steady hand on yours, the way he looked at you like you were the most important person in the room.
As the night ended, he walked you to the courtyard, the cool night air brushing against your skin.
The courtyard was quiet, the cool air brushing against your flushed cheeks as you turned to Neville. He stood close, his fingers fidgeting nervously with the hem of his robe, but his eyesâsoft and steadyâheld yours.
âYou looked amazing tonight,â you said softly, the words spilling out before you could second-guess them.
Neville blinked, his face lighting up with a sly smile. âYou looked rather⊠dashing tonight,â he said, his voice low but earnest.
Your cheeks burned, and you looked down, unable to hide your smile. âOh, thanks,â you murmured, your heart racing. Butterflies fluttering around in your stomach.
He tilted his head, watching you intently. There was something in the way your blush lingered that made his own nerves fall away. Slowly, deliberately, he reached for your hand, his thumb brushing against your knuckles.
When you looked up, his gaze locked with yours, and without a word, he leaned in. His lips met yours in a kiss that was soft and tentative, yet it sent a spark racing through you.
It was over too quickly, but as he pulled back, the shy grin on his face said everything. And for once, neither of you needed words.
AN: well, this is what I can only wish had happened. HES SO FUNNY AND AMAZING AND SMART AND SUCH A GREEN FLAG đMAN CAN COOK AND TOLD ME WOMEN IN POWER ARE HOT LIKE- bloody hell his future wife/husband is so fucking lucky đ
Any comfort fic recs? I need smth right now, canât keep crying alone.
Hello there, I go by the name Lauren. I'm a reader, writer and student. Enjoy my blog!
77 posts