1. this Famous Freytag Model,

Hello. I have this idea where the whole concept of the book revolves around death. But i have a problem with trying write it out, could you give me a guide about planning? Like a basic skeleton to a slice of life book?

Hello!

There are lots of ways to plan, and what works really well for one writer can be completely unhelpful to another. There’s no one-size-fits-all skeleton exactly, but here are some ways and means for you to try:

First, here is a cute guide made by @maxkirin

Second, you can always try and map out the plot based off of a story structure system- aka,

1. this famous Freytag model,

Or related to that, the “skeletal outline”, in which you take each of those elements and write down a few details for each one:

Exposition: -

Finn lives alone in a disheveled house

-He is trying to change his life after a complicated past

Rising Action:

- Leon, from Finn’s past, shows up

- Leon tries to rope Finn into a plan

2. your Hero’s Journey,

and go point by point through the arc, writing down a sentence or two for each significant moment on the chart.

3. “Flashlight Outlining”:

Take it chapter by chapter and just “shine a little light” on what’s going to happen.

Chapter 1: Finn is living alone when someone from his past, Leon, comes to visit him, trying to convince him to help him with a crime. Finn says no.

Chapter 2: Leon gets mad and concocts a plan that lands Finn in hot water.

Chapter 3: Vera agrees to help Finn, but in return he has to help her with…

And so on.

4. Freeform:

Write all your ideas down in one place, and don’t even try to organize it. Sometimes just figuring out what you do know helps you figure out what you don’t know.

If you’re artsy, you can even try drawing out a little mind map of all the elements you have so far.

5. Penemue’s Personal Method:

This is just something that I started doing by myself when I first started writing, and I’ve been doing it ever since, just because it works for me. It’s something like the flashlight or skeletal method, but with an added element: for each part of the plot, I write a quick little line or quote that summarizes the idea or the scene.

1. Finn is trying to figure out his life independently when Leon shows up.

“We’d really like for you to come back to us, Finnigan.” Leon smiled a tight-lipped smile as he leaned against the battered door frame, folding his arms as he pressed his back against the front door, making it clear that Finn was not allowed to leave.

2. Finn refuses to help Leon, so Leon frames Finn to get him in trouble as revenge.

“As the city guards locked the shackles around his wrists, Finn could glimpse Leon through the gathering crowd. He gave Finn that same stupid smile before disappearing down the alley. He’d made good on his promise.”

And so on. It’s not writing the entire scene, although it often prompts me to do so. But it gives me a glimpse into each moment as I picture it, which I can then look back on for inspiration when it’s time to really write it.

It also helps to do some character planning before you start as well.

You can also find some cool templates on the internet.

In short, there are a million models of outlines and maps, and sometimes it takes a little trial and error to find the one that suits you personally. And of course, when all else fails, you can always combine different elements to make your own. I hope this gives you a good place to start.

Anyone can feel free to add on their own methods!

~Penemue

Going back to fit a plot problem

…While trying not to mess anything else up:

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8 years ago

Travis Fimmel and other cast members from Warcraft answer google questions

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8 years ago

Updated Master list :)

So I figuered it was about time I made an updated Master list for all you guys :) I will have this posted a link to this in the description of my blog so it’s easy to access. Thank you all for your support I appreciate all you guys very much :) More to come Same Bat-time Same Bat-channel! :) Also I apologies for the bland descriptions.

Jewel-

Part one- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/150843540291/jewel-part-1-joker-x-reader-3

Part two- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/150916425256/jewel-part-2-joker-x-reader

Part three- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/150929985386/jewel-part-3-joker-x-reader-3

Part four- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/150969518401/jewel-part-4-joker-x-reader

Part 5ive- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151119906066/jewel-part-5-joker-x-reader

Baby Daddy-

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151154257541/3-3-baby-daddy-3-joker-x-reader

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151298200876/baby-daddy-part-2-joker-x-reader

Part 3- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151360649661/baby-daddy-part-3-joker-x-reader

Part 4- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151629079721/baby-daddy-part-4

Whip-Lash

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151863977581/whiplash-part-1-joker-x-reader

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/151941854751/whiplash-part-2-joker-x-reader

Carmen

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152011495461/carmen-joker-x-carmenreader-js-perspective

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152087975431/carmen-part-2-joker-x-carmenreader-js

Part 3-http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152132342571/carmen-part-3-joker-x-carmenreader-js

Part 4- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152309556891/carmen-part-4-joker-x-carmen-reader-js

Part 5- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152537371421/carmen-part-5-joker-x-carmenreader-js

Part 6- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152617120951/carmen-part-6-joker-x-carmenreader-js

Part 7-http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/152840152886/carmen-part-7-joker-x-carmen-reader-js

Part 8- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153410253961/carmen-part-8-jokerxcarmen-js-perspective

Circus

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153274406861/circus-joker-x-reader

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153499831221/circus-part-2

Heath Ledger Joker x reader

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153457780716/heath-ledger-joker-x-reader

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153711918201/heath-ledger-x-reader-part-two

Smile-

Part 1- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/153995500156/smile-heath-ledger-joker-x-reader

Part 2- http://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/154146445481/smile-part-2-heath-ledger-x-reader

Part 3-https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/154623357161/smile-part-3-heath-ledger-x-reader

Birthday- (Joker X Reader) J surprises reader on her birthday.

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/154592499271/request-birthday

Prison Break- (Joker x Harley) Joker breaks Harley out of Arkham

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/154592899786/request-prison-break-harley

Bored Mr. J- (Joker X Reader) J wants reader to pay attention to him not homework

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/154638721296/request-bored-mr-j

Baby Doll- (Joker X Reader) SMUT SMUT SMUT

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/155078912821/baby-doll-joker-smut-im-so-sorry

Ice- (Joker X Reader) Joker loses reader to accident on ice

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/156781383511/ice-joker-x-reader

Clubbing- (Joker X Reader) J and Reader go out for a night on the town

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/156997385456/joker-x-reader-clubbing

Feeling- (Joker X Reader) J has feeling he wants to express to reader

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/157454247421/joker-x-reader-feeling

Dream- (Joker X Reader) J has a weird dream about reader

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/157579433841/dream-joker-x-reader

Pink Rose- (Joker X Reader) Ah love

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/157807293581/pink-rose-part-1-joker-x-reader

Lost- (Jerome X Reader) Reader is in hospital and Jerome is worried

Part 1-https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/157843369691/jerome-x-reader-lost

Part 2- https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/158670930726/jerome-x-reader-jeromes-point-of-view-continuance

Jerome request- (Jerome X Reader) Tbh I don’t even remember what this one is about

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/158454534671/jerome-request

White Demon- (Joker X Reader) MARRIAGE!

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/158682343821/white-demon-joker-x-reader

Green eyes of Envy- (Jerome X Reader) Jerome gets jealous

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/158893864751/green-eyes-of-envy-jerome-x-reader

Oh no- (Jerome X Reader) Reader becomes pregnant

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/159174809536/jerome-x-reader-oh-no

Close Call- (Joker X Reader) J gets shot

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/159844017676/close-call-joker-x-reader

Heaven is a Place on Earth- (Joker X Reader)

https://the-green-haired-fellow.tumblr.com/post/160068283276/heaven-is-a-place-on-earth-joker-x-reader

Little One- (Bruce X Reader X Joker X idek anymore)

So on a separate blog I have been working on this multi-chapter story of Bruce Wayne X reader I call ‘Little one’ The run down of it is It’s basically about Bruce (Bale version) Wayne’s wife Dr y/n Lillian Carson who is a psychiatrist at Arkham who and is always assigned to the clown (Leto Version) during his many visits at the hospital. Joker and his wife/ i don’t even know what she is Carmen (Who is a character from my previous stories called Carmen I will provide a link) have a son together named Maddox who Joker requests to live with Bruce and his wife after Joker is busted by the police, Carmen tries to hang herself in a closet and is presumed dead by Joker and Maddox but she isn’t and blah blah blah.. Here they are if you would like to read them

Part 1- https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/154996522882/batman-x-reader

Part 2- https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/154998221177/bruce-wayne-x-reader-part-2

Part 3-https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/155407751737/bruce-wayne-x-reader-part-3

Part 4- https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/157504387792/bruce-x-reader-part-4

Part 5- https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/157844195702/bruce-wayne-x-reader-part-5

Part 6- https://let-me-help-you-bruce.tumblr.com/post/158911064967/bruce-x-reader-part-6

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7 years ago

Thieves Guild

The timeline of the Thieves Guild has always bothered me

Karliah says that it’s been twenty five years since Mercer murdered Gallus and she’s been in exile. Now, even with how young some of the characters look in the game, I’m willing to put Mercer Frey at a max age of 50. He is a SENIOR member of the Guild, and Guild Master. At the absolute YOUNGEST I’d say he’s forty.

Brynjolf, on the other hand, is definitely younger than Mercer, though by no more than a decade. I like to think that the youngest someone is allowed to officially join the Guild is in their late teens, probably around 16 (though most 16 year olds are rarely talented enough to get in).

It’s implied that Brynjolf (as well as Vex and Delvin at the very least) knew Karliah (and by extension, Gallus) before Mercer became Guild Master. If Mercer. Even if Brynjolf was, at the very youngest, 16 when Gallus was murdered, that would put him now at 41 years old. And even that doesn’t make sense. I imagine Brynjolf became Mercer’s second in command not long after he took up the mantle of Guild Master, if it wasn’t immediate, and I doubt that the Guild would have been too happy with some kid traipsing around and giving out orders.

It could be argued that Mercer would do this on purpose, because a kid would be less likely to notice his thieving from the Guild, but it would have seemed more suspicious by the other members.

Now, a much more reasonable amount of time to pass between then and now is around 15 years. A decade could work, too, or even 20 years on the longer side, but the extra 5 years added on to that just throws everything out of proportion.

If it’s been 15 years since Gallus was murdered then

Mercer would have been ~30-35 and Brynjolf would have been in his late 20s. This seems MUCH more reasonable for both of them. It makes much more sense for someone who’s 35 to have enough strength and power to do a complete overthrow of a Guild and take it over than for someone who’s 25 to accomplish the same.

TL;DR - 25 years is too long and stupid and Bethesda needs to get their act together.

Thanks for coming to my TED Talk.

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8 years ago

Jokers-SweetheartsMasterlist

J O K E R ☟

Edits

Jump Fall Rescue

Original Fics

Chemical Baptism Pt.1 Chemical Baptism Pt. 2 The Outsider Pt. 1 The Outsider Pt. 2 The Outsider Pt. 3 Red Silks

Original Headcanons

Sweet Sixteen Normal Halloween Dating Uncle Frost Interrupting Business Wedding Day Driving Lesson Crush on Frost Perfume Smile Kiss Phone Pathologist New Crowd Runaway Affair with Frost GTA

Original Imagines

Purple Lamborghini Boyfriend Too Many Clowns Pt 2 Too Many Clowns Pt 3 Too Many Clowns Pt. 4 Dating Reaction Arkham Break Caught At The Club Away From You Saving You From Arkham Too Many Clowns Pt. 5 The Visit Guy Bothering You Adopted Makeover Introduction Too Many Clowns Pt. 6 Visiting Jerome FULL visiting jerome True Love Saving Joker Jerome making you feel better Joker and the first date

Imagine Requests

Weakness Father’s Day To The Rescue Metahuman Too Many Clowns Part 1 Where’s Harley Where’s Harley Sequel Replacements Princess Resurrection Trick or Treat Don’t Know Her Apology Stalker Betrayal Heir Homecoming Unexpected Love Unexpected Love Pt. 2 Reunited Escape No Makeup Losing Virginity Birth Dating Wayne Sent To Belle Reve Wheelchair Bride Ballerina Defense Panic Attack Ballet Company Stripper Pass The Salt Coming Out Suicide Attempt You Broke My Heart Reunited Pt. 2 Reveal Return After 5 Years Artist Newborn Jerome’s Chemical Wedding Dance Competition Dr. Harleen Quinzel Damon Salvatore Date Night Jerome’s Baby Home Movie I Love You The Funeral Revenge

Headcanon Requests

Drunk Harley’s Daughter Clown Baby Toddler Violin Grief The Riddler

J A R E D L E T O ☟

Original Fics

Modeling Stepfather Nightmare VYRT

Original Imagines

Jealous Rock Star Christmas Morning On Set Boyfriend Meeting The Band Bad Day Watching Him Perform Protective Dad Sleeping in the Studio Skyping Crying Separation Anxiety Home From A Date It Felt Like Years Jared vs Shannon Shannon to the Rescue Rayon Fight with Mom In the Joker Character After Party Making him Jealous Night terrors Asked About You Interview Bodyguard Adopted Hurting Don’t Leave License Puppy Dating Cameron Monaghan

Imagine Requests

Dating His Friend Drug Addiction Road trip Breakup

Original Headcanons

Personality Diving Suicide Squad Set

Headcanon Requests

Lyrics

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8 years ago

At the end of every year, the team at Writers Write looks at which posts were viewed most over the previous 12 months. This year, however, we were curious to find out which of our writing posts were the most popular of all time.

So we decided to start 2017 with the 25 posts you’ve viewed most on our blog over the past five years. (The number of views indicated here are from 31 December 2016.)

Our top post has almost 2 million views, and we’ve seen it used in varying formats across the internet. The second and third posts have more than 1 million views combined.

The posts vary. They include reference sheets for writers, longer posts on grammar and creative writing, a selection of excerpts from poetry, business writing tips, writing prompts, and quotations. We hope you enjoy them.

Our Top 25 Writing Posts Of All Time

1. 45 Ways To Avoid Using The Word ‘Very’

2. Cheat Sheets For Writing Body Language

3. 155 Words To Describe An Author’s Tone

4. Synonyms for 95 Commonly Used Words - A Mini-Thesaurus for Writers

5. 123 Ideas For Character Flaws

6. Persuasive Writing - Emotional vs Intellectual Words

7. The Daily Word Counts of 39 Famous Authors

8. 17 Of The Most Powerful Excerpts From Poetry

9. 15 Questions Authors Should Ask Characters

10. The 12 Common Character Archetypes

11. 350 Character Traits - A Fabulous Resource for Writers

12. 209 Words To Describe Touch

13. Body Language Reference Sheet

14. 20 Myths To Use As Writing Prompts

15. Eight Commonly Misused Words

16. 37 Ways To Write About Anger

17. 30 Examples To Help You Master Concord

18. Psychopath Or Sociopath - What’s The Difference?

19. The 5 Elements Of A Story

20. 16 Types of Government - A Writer’s Resource

21. 5 Incredibly Simple Ways To Help Writers Show And Not Tell

22. 6 Sub-Plots That Add Style To Your Story

23. Write Your Novel In A Year - Week 35: 3 Must-Have Scenes That Reveal Character

24. The Top 12 Literary Love Quotes

25. Show! Don’t tell. - 10 Verbs That Make You Tell

~~~

The posts were mostly written by Amanda Patterson, Mia Botha, Anthony Ehlers, and Donna Radley. Thank you for your brilliant contributions.

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9 years ago

Character Development Checklist 2.0

Several months ago I posted the original Character Development Checklist, because why wouldn’t you need dozens of random questions about your character?

In my humble opinion, there’s no such thing as too many questions. How can we ever know too much about our characters? The reader might not see it, but everything the author knows will mold the characters and the story. How can that be a bad thing?

Which is exactly why I added dozens of questions to the original character sheet. Check out a link to the first one above, and scroll below for an updated version

Basics:

Character’s Name (first, middle, last)

Character’s Nickname(s)

Name pronunciation

Origin of name

Age

Ethnicity

Sex/Gender

Sexual orientation

Hair color

Eye color

Height

Weight

Scars

Tattoos

Birthmarks

Piercings

Right/left handed/ambidextrous

Glasses/contacts

Apparel:

Clothing preferences

Accessories

Style

Trinkets

Favorite possession

Equipment

Grooming habits

Family and Relationships:

Parents

Siblings

Grandparents

Marital Status

Significant Other

Children

Pets

Friends

Enemies

Close relatives

Non-close relatives

Ancestors

Religion:

The religion they follow (if any)

Beliefs

Superstitions

Virtues

Location:

Country of Birth

Place of Birth (State, city, etc)

First Language

Cultures

Traditions

Schooling:

Highest Education

Degrees

Home-schooled/public school/private school

Favorite subject

Favorite teacher

Least favorite subject

Least favorite teacher

Average grade

Study habits

Special education

Graduating year

Work:

Occupation

Salary

Employment history

Work space

Mode of Transportation

Total income

Boss

Hours

Experience

Co-worker relationships

Rank

Work ethic

Home:

Rent or Own

House, apartment, etc

Mode of transportation

Living space

Address

Hometown

Inner Workings Of Your Character:

Secrets

Fears

Worries

Eating Habits

Food preferences

Sleep preferences

Work preferences

Book preferences

Music preferences

Introverted/extroverted

Optimist/pessimist

Hobbies

Pet peeves

Prejudices

Proud of

Biggest vulnerability

Embarrassed by

Worst memory

Best memory

Earliest memory

Fondest memory

Skilled at

Unskilled at

Attitude

Obsessions

Stresses

Addictions

Handicaps (physical)

Handicaps (emotional/psychological)

Allergies

Medical history

Temperament

Attitude

Perception and outlook on life

Desires

Regrets

Soft spots

Habits:

Verbal quirks

Physical quirks

Gestures

Work habits

Sleeping habits

Annoying habits

Irrational habits

Eating habits

Healthy habits

Unhealthy habits

Mannerisms

Drinking habits

Vices

Objects Kept In - And Why:

Their closet

Their bedroom

Their purse/bag

Their fridge

Their car

Their desk

Their pockets

Their junk drawer

Their glove compartment

Their backpack

Their locker

Their car trunk

Their wallet

Their suitcase

Favorites:

Favorite book

Favorite movie

Favorite hobby

Favorite animal

Favorite color

Favorite season

Favorite food

Favorite drink

Favorite time of day

Favorite song

Favorite music genre

Favorite memory

Favorite band

Favorite words

Favorite subject

Favorite number

Favorite TV-show

Favorite place

Least Favorite:

Least favorite book

Least favorite movie

Least favorite hobby

Least favorite animal

Least favorite color

Least favorite season

Least favorite food

Least favorite drink

Least favorite time of day

Least favorite song

Least favorite music genre

Least favorite memory

Least favorite band

Least favorite words

Least favorite subject

Least favorite number

Least favorite TV-show

Least favorite place

Other:

Talents

Political preference

Strengths

Flaws

Prized possessions

Special/favorite memories

Time and date of birth

What they love

What they hate

Social class

Sports/clubs

Blood type

Posture

Speech impediments

Spending habits

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8 years ago

Honey Badger Don't Care

Found this little nugget:

“It is ironic how often Hufflepuff is underestimated, given that its mascot is one of the most dangerous animals in the world. The African honey badger is known for being impervious to bee stings (with African bees being among the most toxic on the planet), are known for being able to fend off and reduce snakes to shredded flesh, and a single African honey badger is able to kill three lions on its own.”

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