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Its been quite the journey..

I learned about Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell when I read the first manga that was published back in 2020. I remember going into the school library like I did every morning, replacing the books I've read and brought back so I could swiftly beeline for my next books.

After I got what I needed, I decided to look at the new books display. What caught my eye first was Fangirl 1 created by Rainbow Rowell, Sam Maggs, and Gabi Nam.

So, I checked the book out. I read it. I have since loved it from the core of my heart.

After reading that HUGE CLIFFHANGER, I had to look up the rest of the series. Of course, I only came up with the one, since it was recently released to the world, but I didn't know up until that point that series releases are like rpg's. (I call them "live book series" because the story isn't officially over until we say it is. Which is displayed for the novel that was released way back in 2013 and got a manga version published seven years later.)

I did a little more digging and found out that the Manga was not only an active series of 4, but it is originally a novel! The joy and fear I had in that moment was brutal. At that point, I have read and reread the first volume quite a bit and was rightfully terrified what would happen next. But the best part answering what happened next.

I tried not to spoil it for myself. I really did. But the longer I thought about it, the more grueling it got. The second book would come out soon.... right? I check the publishing date for the second book. I gave up right then and there and borrowed the novel. LOL

I read it and cried and laughed and stressed myself from feeling Cath's stress. After finishing the novel, I had even more of an incentive to stick out the next year or two or five to finish the Manga. In those years, I got the first two Manga, got kicked to hell and back in school and figuring out what life is to me. And whenever I got back to the book, I was taught and reminded small lessons of life. because life doesn't stop, even when it feels like there should be a "happily ever after" when youre 1/8 from finishing the book.

Earlier this year, I got the novel and the anniversary edition.

And today, I FINALLY have the last two manga.

I am very proud and infinitely grateful of the people who have worked on every bit to create and support such an inspiring story. And I am proud of myself for sticking by it for four years and more to come. Thank you. Just... Thank you.

Apparently my mom woke me up at 8 am this morning and I stared at her, and then stared at the clock, and then said that I didn't want to go out and went back to sleep. I remember none of this

one thing they don't tell u is if it's niceys outside u can go outside to look at phone . just go under the shade. it's literally better vibes than being inside looking at phone

Okay, you can't show me a best friends story like this and not make me think they're a couple with this cover.

I'll believe it here. I'm a person who likes touch with friends I'm familiar with. but.. even I don't put my hand over a friend's hand to help them paint. So. I have to wonder....

The feelings wheel is a fantastic tool to use for many occasions. Both writing and noticing your own feelings are my top uses. I greatly recommend it.

Feelings Wheel

This is the feelings wheel by Geoffrey Roberts, shown to me by my therapist. My initial thought was, "what amazing synonyms to use for diverse emotional vocabulary!"

More than that, this wheel is great for understanding your characters inner motivations and reactions to situations. For example, if a character constantly feels helpless, then their overarching characteristics will be that they are fearful.

Characters who are less emotionally aware may use words and act in the inner most circle. Those much more aware of their emotions may describe themselves or express and use words from the outer most circle.

Hopefully you guys find this as helpful as I did! Let me know down in the comments.

Happy Writing!

NO BUT SERIOUSLY WE MUST BE MASOCHISTS FOR HOW WE FALL FOR IT AND HATE IT AND LOVE IT.

EVERY.

TIME.

Why must writers do this…

kill the shift manager in your brain

The absolute nerve. 

The Grammar Feud Continues… 🕷️

Since we're all sad, angry, screaming, crying and throwing up, here's a list of the things we'll never get a chance to see bc Netflix decided to be a cunt and cancelled the show on the biggest cliffhanger known to human kind:

"I would've come for you"

"This is Wylan Van Eck. Jan Van Eck's son"

Jesper getting Inej back

All the crows together for an entire season

Not Crow related, but Zoyalai

"Is my tie straight?"

THE. ICE. COURT. HEIST-

"My darling Inej, treasure of my heart"

Kaz finding Inej's parents and literally having to hold her up when her knees weaken at the sight of them

Jesper going frantic bc Wylan (his now bf) has changed his entire appearence

Matthias calling Kaz a Demjin every two seconds

Helnik ACTUALLY kissing

aw. thanks. :}

I wanna sleep on Lady Marshmallow between quests.

When a scene from Fionna and Cake perfectly describes my own room… 🍬🦇

@callmebliss

having adhd and being a fiber artist means that you can substitute bodily maintenance for 5 hours of The Project

but watch out

A reminder for myself and others cause dear god i needed this

I made mention of this a few posts ago, but here is a full reminder from Auntie Kami, fiber artist:

It is that time of year, folks, when the fiber artists in your life need you the most. It matters not what holiday you celebrate; there are fiber artists who are, as we speak, insisting I AM GOING TO MAKE ALL THE GIFTS BECAUSE STORE-BOUGHT SUCKS. They have pre-purchased their season pass for the train to Crazy Town, and it is not round trip.

If you want to take care of the fiber artist in your life during this most manic time of year, lemme offer some suggestions:

DO:

Make sure they eat and stay hydrated. Making sure they eat an actual meal is best, but any food works at this point. Also, remind them that water exists and it isn't just to make coffee/tea.

Offer a listening ear and support when they start convulsively crying because they found a major mistake and have to undo two weeks worth of work. Although, I also suggest retreating out of the initial blast radius to avoid being collateral damage. A usual sign it is safe to approach is when they stop flailing and the flying debris of tools and fiber have settled.

Remind them to get up and stretch and walk around. Even if it's to make more coffee/tea. In fact, it is suggested you do not make those beverages for them because it is a good excuse for them to move around as they most likely have forgotten they have legs.

Remind them to sleep

DO NOT:

Suggest they set smaller goals. Yes, it makes sense, and They KNOW it makes sense, but they will still assume you are silly for even suggesting such an idea. (Don't push it. You will only piss them off.)

Refer to what they are working on as "grandma craft". Even If they are a grandma. It is dismissive of the time and effort and money they are lovingly putting into their projects, and they will, in return, dismiss your reason for living.

EVER NEVER FOR ANY REASON AT ALL say, "You can get it cheaper at Walmart." You at that point don't just forfeit your life, you forfeit your existence in their life. You will be vaporized from their memory. You just suggested their art, their craft, their effort is lesser than fucking Walmart. You want a quick way to oblivion, then by all be this crass and demeaning. I just won't guarantee it will be painless.

Thank you for your support.

counting outside of yarn art and basic maths is for those with confident and better long term memory

The thing they don’t tell you about yarn art is that you will learn that you don’t know how to count.

theres this thing i encounter a lot as a textile artist, where I'll be giving a gift/showing my latest project and people immediately decide that they will never make something like that. that maybe i figured it out but there's a limited # of people who can learn how to crochet and they just didn't make the cut. and it's kinda pissing me off. a lot of these trades are starting to fade away (death of older artists, industrialization, etc etc) and it upsets me that some people are willing to let their opportunity to make things they want to make go just because they don't know how yet. i taught myself embroidery from youtube and Pinterest. i taught myself how to sew and draft patterns and tailor. i taught myself how to follow crochet tutorials on youtube and eventually how to read the books. I'm not some blessed prophet of the gods sent with natural skills to create. (hell I'd even say im a beginner at most of the things i do, but we're getting there) and trust me there are PILES of scrap fabric and projects from when i didn't quite know what i was doing and just. fucking tried anyways. moral is. if you want to make something i swear to god you can figure it out. youtube is your best friend. books. google. people around you, people you know. just don't give up before you've even started

oh how I wish crochet was as fast as that.

but more importantly

CAKE

halloween checkerboard crochet cake 🎃 by thepetitepudding on ig

I dont know who needs to hear this but if your hobby starts to not be fun, put it down. It's a hobby, not a full time job or something, don't burn yourself out on something that should be entertaining. Physically can't bring yourself to draw? Put it down. Bored with a crochet project? Put it down. Dropped stitches while knitting and filled with rage? Put it down. It'll come back to you

yesterday at the game shop someone asked me when I started 3D printing. I told them a couple years ago, it was really easy to get into, sometimes I make things for commission, etc etc

then this person, this child, looked me square in the face and said "do you think it's too late for me to start? I'm almost 17..."

17

almost 17

ALMOST. SEVEN. TEEN.

when I tell you my soul left my body over this child, this mere not-even-17 year old, thinking they were already too old to start a new hobby, lemme tell you, I did not know how to respond

so i need yall to repeat after me

it is never too late to start a new hobby

it is never too late to start a new hobby!

it is never too late to start a new hobby!!

you wanna learn to crochet at 47? go off king! learn to paint at 69? nice! learn embroidery on your death bed?? it is literally never too late!! you don't even have to be good. it's absolutely wonderful to see people who are just ok or even bad at something doing that something unabashedly and at whatever age they happen to be

my god ive only seen this on pinterest im happy

Math is really tiring, im so glad i finally get to relax and do some knitting and crochet and i oh god oh my what the fuck

Why is this adorable? Cause it is and I love it

I see both options viable.

Death by Existential Crisis

Honestly both of them look more like they're having an existential crisis than a dead body

Dark but verryyy true LOL. Prefer to not be physically beheaded today, thank you.

Okay, but I must say.. To hear your blissful bafflement and joy from making others happy makes me dearly happy, Ranboo. I mean it. Looking back on the years (whoa... YEARS??!!! Nope. Ewww. I'm feeling extra old) since seeing you streaming, you've grown into such a spectacular person, I can't even properly describe how amazingly ridiculous it's been watching you and the people surrounding you grow and grow. It's indescribably incredible.

I don't watch much anymore (which is fine, those years are forever good memories in a moment of my life), but I do pop in now and again to see how things are. And I'm so proud of you and your friends. Now forgive me, I am not sure that if sounds weird or not for a complete stranger to say. I have a natural Mama Bird instincts combined with a crapload of empathy. I can't help but have a strong pride for anyone who is happy and proud, excited and living life, not just living.

You've done great things. You're doing brilliant things. And you'll do even better things, Ranboo. Keep living your life. It helps remind you, me and others that it is possible to go for our ambitions. I hope you have a splendid day/night. And if you don't have that now, then it'll be soon. :)

It is still so wild to me like, what this job is? Like how on earth is my job just to make stuff that makes people happy like thats awesome!!!! Its like a court jester but I dont get beheaded if I dont do well :D

Jesper: Wylan's mad at me.

Nina: What did you do?

Jesper: why would you just assume that I'm the one that did something wrong?

Nina: (archs an eyebrow)

Jesper: I put toothpaste in his oreos.

Nina: ... I don't blame him for being mad at you.

Jesper: Cmon you have to help me. He isn't coming out of his room.

Nina: why dont you sing him a song, I'm sure he'd like that.

(Later outside Wylan's room)

Jesper: Making my way downtown, walking fast, Wylan passes and I slow down

Nina: DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN

Jesper, close to the hairbrush he's using as a microphone: and I need you

Nina: DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN

Jesper, on his knees: and I miss you

Wylan (opens door): You can stop now

Advice for writing relationships

Ship Dynamics

How to create quick chemistry

How to write a polyamorous relationship

How to write a wedding

How to write found family

How to write forbidden love

Introducing partner(s) to family

Honeymoon

Date gone wrong

Fluffy Kiss Scene

Love Language - Showing, not telling

Love Language - Showing you care

Affections without touching

Giving the reader butterflies with your characters

Reasons a couple would divorce on good terms

Reasons for breaking up while still loving each other

Relationship Problems

Relationship Changes

Milestones in a relationship

Platonic activities for friends

Settings for conversations

How to write a love-hate relationship

How to write enemies to lovers

How to write lovers to enemies to lovers

How to write academic rivals to lovers

How to write age difference

Reasons a couple would divorce on good terms

Reasons for having a crush on someone

Ways a wedding could go wrong

Arranged matrimony for royalty

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This fanart is one of my absolute favourites of the Renegades trilogy. Thank you for this fun and stunning work, truly! It's a piece that makes me wanna watch it as if this were an animated show. And I hadn't read the books, I would be curious to binge read them just from seeing this. Honestly, I am already, even though I know their stories by heart.

✨ Renegades ✨

I know this is an older series, but it was EPIC!!! @marissameyerauthor has become one of my fav authors ♥️ Adrian and Nova were such great characters and omg that ending!! 🤯♥️