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pierce saves the forest, part 1
Once upon a time, in a magical forest deep in the heart of a far-off land, lived a young man named Pierce. Pierce was an adventurer at heart, and he loved nothing more than exploring the many wonders of the forest, from the towering trees to the sparkling streams.
But Pierce had a secret: he was a wizard, and he could use magic to unlock the secrets of the forest in ways that no ordinary adventurer could.
One day, as he was wandering through the forest, Pierce came across a strange and beautiful creature. It was a unicorn, its coat shining like a thousand stars in the sunlight. Pierce had never seen anything like it before, and he knew that he had to get closer to it.
But as he approached the unicorn, he realized that it was in trouble. Its horn was stuck in a thorn bush, and it was struggling to free itself.
Pierce knew that he had to help the unicorn, so he drew his wand and cast a spell to untangle the thorns from its horn. With a grateful neigh, the unicorn bounded away into the forest, leaving Pierce alone once again.
But as he turned to leave, Pierce realized that something was wrong. The forest had grown dark and quiet, and a sense of foreboding filled the air. Something was coming.
Pierce drew his wand and prepared for battle. But what he saw next took him by surprise: a band of goblins, marching through the forest and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
Pierce knew that he couldn't let the goblins continue on their path of destruction. He focused his magic, drawing on the power of the forest around him, and cast a powerful spell that sent the goblins flying through the air.
With the goblins defeated, Pierce knew that he had saved the forest from destruction. But as he turned to leave, he knew that there would always be new dangers lurking in the shadows, waiting to be uncovered.
And so Pierce continued his adventures, exploring the magic of the forest and using his wizardry to protect it from harm. For in this enchanted land, anything was possible, and Pierce knew that he had a lifetime of adventure ahead of him.
should i drop part 2???
can i just say that i love your writing! it's so good! love that you write male reader! makes me very happy keep up the good work! ദ്ദി(ᵔᗜᵔ)
😭 Thank you and I'm so glad you like my writing. 🩵
I do write male reader, been meaning to post more GN reader, cause me boi and when I started (for me at least) I couldn't find much for male readers, especially for K-pop. Then I moved from Wattpad to Tumblr and I'm getting so much more love here and support and I get so happy when I see responses.
Thank you again and I'm really glad you and others enjoy my work 🥹 😄
This is Our Problem:
Out of 1473 people, just 3.5% of people reblogged.
Only ONE person reblogged with their own tags. One person out of 1473. That's 0.07%
It's disheartening. It makes people feel like giving up. It's why we're leaving Tumblr.
We've seen all the deactivations, all the indefinite hiatuses, all the suddenly abandoned blogs and the creators no longer posting. And this is why.
Likes are lovely, but on their own it's just a simple button tap, there's nothing showing anybody cares about it, and it makes creators feel used and underappreciated.
If you want fic writers, artists, mutuals, and creators in general to stay- we have to all reblog!
REBLOG with a simple keyboard smash!!!
REBLOG with some spammed emojis!!!
REBLOG with a simple 'aaaaaa' or a small compliment!!!
Create a second account or side account to reblog if you don't want to on your main. Repost anything you like, just put SOMETHING, ANYTHING, in the tags!!! Otherwise, nobody is going to continue creating. No one.
when readers on tiktok are like: i wish fic writers would stop using the word-
bestie write your own fics using the words you’d rather see then
or when they’re like: i’m sick of reading this trope for-
write fics yourself bestie give yourself the content YOU want to see
or this one: fic writers need to write something i can relate-
bestie…you know where i’m going with this right? lmao
it’s not fic writers jobs to cater to your whims, wants, and needs, i’m not trying to be rude but we do this for free. if you want something specific write it yourself!!
please be kind to your fellow writers. we don’t know what they are going through beyond what they decide to share and portray online. if their space no longer caters to you just simply leave. there is no need to fight. it doesn’t resolve anything but breeds more contention.
we are humans behind these screens, remember that, so i encourage you to think before you interact. certain things are best left unsaid.
Your favorite writers have stopped updating, not returned from hiatus, or simply deactivated altogether, because they get no support.
If you're one of the people who goes to X writer's inbox and says "I know I don't reblog from you-" lemme just stop you right there.
We have lives. We have duties, things to do, responsibilities, because a big chunk of us are adults. It's okay that you have other things, that you're not always available, that you might be going through something and can't always read or reblog everything. Writers get that.
But no writer wants to see you tell them "Hey, I know I don't reblog from you!"
They know. They're in a slump for a reason. The reason isn't you not reblogging or supporting them, the reason is hardly anyone doing it.
And if you go to them and wave the "hey!! I don't reblog from you even though it's all you ask in return for your free work!" card, chances are, the writer will be upset. They can't very well point out how tactless you're being, because then they might just be cancelled or called out for being rude to you when you are deliberately being tone-deaf to their situation as well.
Like you, writers have lives outside. Writers have jobs, or are searching for them; they have worries, duties, things going on, worries, etc.
The difference is they sit for hours upon hours to write, while it would only take you between a second and a minute to reblog.
Reblogging is absolutely not difficult. Fast reblogging is incredibly quick and practical, but "slow" reblogging isn't slow either. You don't even have to add a comment to the reblog, an empty reblog is just as appreciated.
Supporting your writers is literally not difficult, and if you as a reader and as a consumer aren't going to do it, then it's totally fine if you choose not to. Your life, your blog, your choice.
But don't go at a writer to remind them "Hey I know I'm among the people who doesn't support you but I still like what you write" and expect them to be overwhelmed with joy without feeling the slightest tinge of resentment.
Likes do nothing!!!
If you're in the position to support a writer, do it. It's not hard.
(This will have a bunch of spaces for those who struggle to read long/big paragraphs)
This right here is why some writers are just ready to quit, and the lack of interaction from readers, but that’s a topic for another day!
I write stories all the time but never post them because I know how rude people are. And I’m not in the right mental state to deal with that.
Writers have a life outside of writing. Let me say it again.
Creators have a life outside of creating.
They all do; writers, painters, sculptors, knitters, etc.
They do not eat, sleep, and breathe ink or clay or yarn! They have families; mothers, fathers, dogs, cats, fishes, children, husbands, girlfriends, significant others, etc.
Or maybe they just need a break for their mental health. It’s like breaking a bone.
You break your bone, go to the doctors and they tell you to rest, take medication, no physical activities, etc etc.
I’d rather that person take a break and heal instead of pushing their limits and ending up in worse condition than before.
If the creator takes the time to tell you they won’t have an update, or a project will be delayed. You can either stand by their side and give them sympathy, not pity, but sympathy.
You don’t even have to say anything, you’ve acknowledged it and moved on. You’re fine with them needing a break or having plans.
OR, you can leave. You especially do not have to say anything and can call it a day. Leave and never come back. Or leave and just randomly check in on the progress.
But never take the time to say something rude. If you do not want it said to you, do not say it to others.
If you do not want it said to you, do not say it to others.
I know some people can’t help it, but please, try to reread things. Think before you speak, type, write, sign, whatever. Just think!
(Thank you @widowbitessting for letting me use this as an example.)
Why the fuck are you not updating this weekend??? You’ve kept us waiting long enough and now you’re gonna make us wait an extra week?? Is this a joke?
Um, okay, wow. Watch your tone please?
I’m not updating this week as I’m away at a family function and I like to be around when the next part drops in case there’s any issues (like with part 3…)
Apologies you’re having to wait a little longer for the next part.
Wow.
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
So I was scrolling through my notifications and saw this one so decided to head to the post to have a look
PLEASE DO NOT GO TO THESE PROFILES
both comments have been reported and deleted, and if you see them on anyones posts please report them and let the OP know immediately
These are dangerous accounts and can be anything and are extremely unsafe
Please let others know if possible, as a fanfic writer this is the first time I’ve ever seen them on my post and I’m unsure as to if others have already had them or will revive these kind of comments
Thank you so much for reading and stay safe! 💜
How to Plot A Complex Novel in One Day
Now first, I have to say, that the plot you’re able to come up with in one day is not going to be without its flaws, but coming up with it all at once, the entire story unfolds right in front of you and makes you want to keep going with it. So, where to begin?
What is your premise and basic plot? Pick your plot. I recommend just pulling one from this list. No plots are “original” so making yours interesting and complicated will easily distract from that fact, that and interesting characters. Characters will be something for you to work on another day, because this is plotting day. You’ll want the main plot to be fairly straight forward, because a confusing main plot will doom you if you want subplots.
Decide who the characters will be. They don’t have to have names at this point. You don’t even need to know who they are other than why they have to be in the story. The more characters there are the more complicated the plot will be. If you intend to have more than one subplot, then you’ll want more characters. Multiple interconnected subplots will give the illusion that the story is very complicated and will give the reader a lot of different things to look at at all times. It also gives you the chance to develop many side characters. The plot I worked out yesterday had 13 characters, all were necessary. Decide their “roles” don’t bother with much else. This seems shallow, but this is plot. Plot is shallow.
Now, decide what drives each character. Why specifically are they in this story? You can make this up. You don’t even know these characters yet. Just so long as everyone has their own motivations, you’re in the clear.
What aren’t these characters giving away right off the bat? Give them a secret! It doesn’t have to be something that they are actively lying about or trying to hide, just find something that perhaps ties them into the plot or subplot. This is a moment to dig into subplot. This does not need to be at all connected to their drive to be present in the story. Decide who is in love with who, what did this person do in the 70’s that’s coming back to bite them today, and what continues to haunt what-his-face to this very day. This is where you start to see the characters take shape. Don’t worry much about who they are or what they look like, just focus on what they’re doing to the story.
What is going to change these characters? Now this will take some thinking. Everyone wants at least a few of the characters to come out changed by the end of the story, so think, how will they be different as a result of the plot/subplot? It might not be plot that changes them, but if you have a lot of characters, a few changes that are worked into the bones of the plot might help you.
Now list out the major events of the novel with subplot in chronological order. This will be your timeline. Especially list the historical things that you want to exist in backstory. List everything you can think of. Think about where the story is going. At this point, you likely haven’t focused too much on the main plot, yeah, it’s there, but now really focus on the rising actions, how this main plot builds its conflict, then the climactic moment. Make sure you get all of that in there. This might take a few hours.
Decide where to start writing. This part will take a LOT of thinking. It’s hard! But now that you’ve got the timeline, pick an interesting point to begin at. Something with action. Something relevant. Preferably not at the beginning of your timeline - you want to have huge reveals later on where these important things that happened prior are exposed. This is the point where you think about what information should come out when. This will be a revision of your last list, except instead of being chronological, it exists to build tension.
Once you’ve gotten the second list done, you’ve got a plot. Does it need work? Probably. But with that said, at this point you probably have no idea who half your characters are. Save that for tomorrow, that too will be a lot of work.
After you’ve plotted the loose structure of your novel from this, see my next post to work on character!
Once more for those in the back.