Check In: Day 16
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writethisfanficA goofball missed a day. Whoops!
Anyway, have you written today? If so, how'd it go?
Anyway, have you written today? If so, how'd it go?
All the Colors of the Apples
Dec. 16th, 2025 01:33 pmlizvogel posting in little_detailsFor Reasons, I need three colors of apples in my story. I'm looking for a bright, deep red; a strong yellow/gold; and an intense, bold green. (All when ripe, preferably.) Right now I've got good ol' Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Granny Smith, but I'd like somethng more exciting (and more strongly colored) for at least two of them.
The setting is technically modern-day Illinois, but it's a post-apocalyptic scenario with a lot of supernatural stuff going on, so exotic varieties from other climes would be entirely feasible. I have a character who can be an apple expert if it's a variety so unusual that most USians wouldn't recognize it. Grafting, planting, import/export, and pretty much any other limitations can all be readily hand-waved by the aforementioned supernatural stuff.
TIA, Malus enthusiasts!
The setting is technically modern-day Illinois, but it's a post-apocalyptic scenario with a lot of supernatural stuff going on, so exotic varieties from other climes would be entirely feasible. I have a character who can be an apple expert if it's a variety so unusual that most USians wouldn't recognize it. Grafting, planting, import/export, and pretty much any other limitations can all be readily hand-waved by the aforementioned supernatural stuff.
TIA, Malus enthusiasts!
Dyslexia
Dec. 15th, 2025 05:49 pmelisheva_m posting in little_detailsMy female main character just told someone she's dyslexic. News to me, but that's how my characters roll <3 and it may perhaps help ground something else about her as a secondary consequence of childhood struggles with reading.
I've read a lot but it's all professional overviews and such, not enough from people who actually are. Right now I'm looking for small things I can tuck in which will suggest dyslexia to attentive, aware readers without spelling it out. She is 32 and those who are closest to her will be well used to working with her needs.
A few childhood memories can be tucked in as well.
Another question for those with dyslexia, if someone suggests reading novels out loud to her, would that be likely to work or might there still be difficulties with following everything? I understand there's a range of differences but I'd like to have her be fairly representative that way if I do include that sort of scene. Or maybe he suggests novels and she asks for short stories?
I'd like to do better than just 'trouble reading' and consequently struggled at school.
Her possibly relevant characteristics (things mentioned on the overview sites) which can't change - she is very adept physically and has excellent spatial awareness, reaction times, navigation skills and such. No dyspraxia or ADHD. If there's any executive dysfunction, it needs to be limited and compensated for well. She needs to be quick-witted, adaptable and confident she can hold her own in conversation with people who are trying to get the upper hand too.
But so far there's only one scene where she reads or writes anything and that can be altered. It's almost like she's been trying to tell me this all along.
I hope this makes sense. If you feel the need to tell me how wrong I am, please be gentle with your vehemence.
TIA for any help.
I've read a lot but it's all professional overviews and such, not enough from people who actually are. Right now I'm looking for small things I can tuck in which will suggest dyslexia to attentive, aware readers without spelling it out. She is 32 and those who are closest to her will be well used to working with her needs.
A few childhood memories can be tucked in as well.
Another question for those with dyslexia, if someone suggests reading novels out loud to her, would that be likely to work or might there still be difficulties with following everything? I understand there's a range of differences but I'd like to have her be fairly representative that way if I do include that sort of scene. Or maybe he suggests novels and she asks for short stories?
I'd like to do better than just 'trouble reading' and consequently struggled at school.
Her possibly relevant characteristics (things mentioned on the overview sites) which can't change - she is very adept physically and has excellent spatial awareness, reaction times, navigation skills and such. No dyspraxia or ADHD. If there's any executive dysfunction, it needs to be limited and compensated for well. She needs to be quick-witted, adaptable and confident she can hold her own in conversation with people who are trying to get the upper hand too.
But so far there's only one scene where she reads or writes anything and that can be altered. It's almost like she's been trying to tell me this all along.
I hope this makes sense. If you feel the need to tell me how wrong I am, please be gentle with your vehemence.
TIA for any help.
Check In: Day 14
Dec. 14th, 2025 11:36 amglitteringstars posting in writethisfanficHappy Sunday! How has writing gone today?
Do you have any writing plans for this week?
Do you have any writing plans for this week?
Check-In, Day 13
Dec. 13th, 2025 06:58 pmmistressofmuses posting in writethisfanficAnother week comes to a close! I hope it was a good one!
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How did this week go for you?
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I made progress (no matter how much or how little) on my intended project(s)!
2 (28.6%)
I made progress on something other than my intended project(s)!
1 (14.3%)
I had to take it easy this week! (Everyone needs a break!)
1 (14.3%)
This was not my week, but next week might be!
5 (71.4%)
This week is not yet over; I refuse to concede!
1 (14.3%)
Check-In, Day 12
Dec. 12th, 2025 06:53 pmmistressofmuses posting in writethisfanficHappy Friday!
For me this is mid work week, but perhaps it's the end of yours!
For me this is mid work week, but perhaps it's the end of yours!
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Where are you in working on your WIP at the moment?
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Working on pre-writing: research, planning, outlining, etc.!
0 (0.0%)
Writing!
1 (14.3%)
Editing!
1 (14.3%)
Working on something other than my intended WIP!
2 (28.6%)
Not working on anything/taking a break!
2 (28.6%)
Something else!
2 (28.6%)
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Dec. 12th, 2025 06:34 pmcomet_scout posting in addmeMe:
Comet, or Ju, 27, Brazilian, but I only post in English.
I mostly post about:
I like posting about things I may be into at the moment, like a game I played or something I’ve found interesting, and some basic thoughts about them. Mostly I have been logging in my Solo TTRPG plays, my Doronai Nui adventures mainly. Sometimes a post about real life, but not much. The plan is to just blog about anything I feel like sharing.
My hobbies are:
I play video games, I solo TTRPGs, I draw, I drabble, some fandoming, and some light toy collecting. Want to read more.
My fandoms are:
My main fandoms are Bionicle (G1) and Transformers (G1, Beast Wars, Skybound, Prime, and some IDW), I also like No Man’s sky, and have been getting into The Dark Crystal. And a little bit of many things. I have been playing a lot of Vintage Story.
My posting schedule tends to be:
Sporadic. I’ve made an effort to post more frequently, but it’s more interesting when I actually have something that has been on my mind.
I'm looking to meet people who:
Post similar things or may like similar things. I’m not around all the time, and I’m a bit quiet, so I don’t mind people who are similar.
Check-In, Day 11
Dec. 11th, 2025 08:02 pmmistressofmuses posting in writethisfanficWe're sliding down the second half of the week! Hopefully it's been going well so far.
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Working on pre-writing: research, planning, outlining, etc.!
1 (14.3%)
Writing!
2 (28.6%)
Editing!
1 (14.3%)
Working on something other than my intended WIP!
1 (14.3%)
Not working on anything/taking a break!
2 (28.6%)
Something else!
0 (0.0%)
The Friday Five for 12 December 2025
Dec. 11th, 2025 01:12 pmanais_pf posting in thefridayfive1. Did you get an allowance as a kid, and if so, how much was it?
2. How old were you when you had your first job, and what was it?
3. Which do you do better: save money or spend money?
4. Are people more likely to borrow money from you, or are you more likely to borrow from them?
5. What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
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2. How old were you when you had your first job, and what was it?
3. Which do you do better: save money or spend money?
4. Are people more likely to borrow money from you, or are you more likely to borrow from them?
5. What's the most expensive thing you've ever bought?
Copy and paste to your own journal, then reply to this post with a link to your answers. If your journal is private or friends-only, you can post your full answers in the comments below.
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