cteranodon asked:

Okay, so I'm /actually/ about to write a porn fic to AO3, and I'm interested in knowing what the difference is between the M rating and E rating. Able to enlighten me?

Mature is ‘and then they made love.’ Explicit is 'and here’s how they did it exactly.’

To wit: mature.

He looked at the envelope, spread out before him.

God, he’d never been this hungry.

Could he be gentle enough? Slow enough? He didn’t want to damage it, didn’t want to do anything he’d regret… but no, no, it seemed the envelope wanted this as much as he did. It slipped into his hands, it folded as he asked. When it was time for more, the card was waiting, and he somehow knew exactly what to do. He moved with his correspondence in a dance as old as the mail system, and when it was over, he was smiling and the envelope was completely, thoroughly sealed.

Explicit:

The envelope waved its flap in the air slowly, gently, and he could see the faint shimmer of the adhesive traced along its fold. It was like a taunt, a dare: won’t you? And he would, oh, God, he would, lifting the envelope firmly to his lips, licking slowly at first, then faster, more firmly, tasting the envelope’s essence, the faint bitterness, the sweetness to follow–

Oh, he couldn’t help but smile at how it felt in his hands. It was so perfectly folded. Its paper was rough against his fingers, and its crossed folds shifted slightly as it opened for his eager tongue. Yes, yes…

Now the card, and his hand trembled as he lifted it, as he held the envelope, stretching it wide. Would it fit? Oh… oh, yes, it would fit, it slid in smooth and quick and filled the envelope to bursting, oh, made for each other, and he smiled in delight at how perfect it was.

He was ready. Now, now, now: with one swift movement he folded the flap over and he pressed, yes, he pressed the flap down and it stuck, God, it stuck perfectly, and he closed his eyes in bliss.

Afterwards, he stroked the envelope, and thought about addresses.

[maxkirin]

So, someone wanted some tips on planning/outlining their novel and instead I made this. It kind of happened.

If you’re new to my silliness let me introduce myself.

My name is M. Kirin and I write books. If you’re interested in writer resources, inspiration, and the adventures of a dork, you could do a lot worse than me :3

Anonymous asked:

Hi, I have a question! So I've always wanted to write, I often write poetry and such but lately I've been having trouble finding the motivation to sit down and write a story. I have plenty of ideas I'd like to write about, I just can't seem to find the motivation to sit down and write. Any suggestions? Thanks! PS I love your blog and your advice is fabulous c:

maxkirin answered:

Hello there, dear anon!

No worries, the Writing Doctor is here. I have just the thing for you~ ♥︎ Recently I answered an ask similar to yours, but I feel that you will need a more personalized treatment.

I’ve just gotten off the phone with our local Motivationologist and she confirmed that, yes, you have a premature strain of ‘No Funsies.’ No Worries, it’s totally treatable. ‘No Funsies’ is a very common disease, it occurs on artists because of various reasons, though primarily because of: fear of judgement, and doubt of one’s talent.

You said you have ideas? Perfect! That will make it easier. First off, I want you to take a full dose of My (Strange) Guide to Planning Your Story. I want you to start a new project. You’re not allowed to second-guess yourself, or share it with anyone (for the time being). You will be writing something for yourself— not only that, though, you will be writing something fun. F-U-N. Again, follow the steps on the guide c;

Now, the general treatment for No Funsies is 1000 words a day, but I have a feeling that you may not be ready for that commitment. How about you go for 500 words a day? It’s a good middle ground. In the case of an emergency you’re allowed to skip one day a week, but no more than that.

‘No Funsies’ attacks the motivational gland in your brain. It mutates fun cells into work cells, and suddenly everything you do feels like… well, work. Of course, art should not feel like work, it should be fun! Starting a new fun project and focusing on the F-U-N is the name of the game. If you follow the 500 words/day treatment you will undo the effects of No Funsies.

Of course, No Funsies does not go down without a fight. The first few days may be hard. That’s why I have a few additional meds for you right here, take them if you feel at a loss:

• FUNSIEAWAY-B (If you feel overwhelmed with starting this new project. One application should be enough)
• MO-TIVANOL (If you wish to regain motivation on your project, but ONLY once you’ve followed the guide. Take as often as you need)
• STUCKKADE (If you find yourself stuck with first sentences. Apply  to the beginning of chapters as needed)
• 20MG OF MCMILLENITE (If you feel that your writing is not good enough. One application should do the trick)
• WRITER POSITIVITY (A free daily supplement if you feel unmotivated to write c;)
• REALITYCHECXIA (This a very potent motivational+inspirational drug. Take it only if you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom :c)

I want you to follow this treatment for two weeks, okay? I have setup the appointment, so let me know how it goes. Now take this blue sheet to the lady at the pharmacy~ ♥︎

5 Tips to Increase Writing Productivity

[fictionwritingtips]

I spoke about overcoming writing excuses the other day, but what should you do to keep up your writing productivity once you’ve started? If you’re trying to reach writing goals and remain consistent, focusing on what makes your more productive should help.

Here are 5 tips to increase your writing productivity:

Find your writing space

Having your own space to write often increases your productivity. I know you won’t always have your own space, but you should be able to identify where you’re most productive. Some people like to write in a crowded place, like a coffee shop, and some people like to write in an academic setting, like a library. If there’s room in your home or apartment, try to carve out a space that’s ONLY for writing. You know when you sit there you should only be focused on writing. Try to surround that space with things that inspire you or are related to writing.

Keep a notebook

Nothing helps increase writing productivity like brainstorming. Taking a few moments to jot down ideas or explore where your novel is going will help you stay productive. That’s why I always keep a small notebook with me in case I feel inspired by something. This helps because if you run out of ideas when you’re writing, you can always refer to your notebook, which will help prevent you from getting stuck.

Set a weekly goal

Daily word goals can be difficult for some people to stick with. We don’t always have time and we end up feeling frustrated when we don’t meet certain goals. I like to set a weekly goal, so it gives me the flexibility I need to stay motivated. For example, focus on finishing a chapter or working on a scene you want to finish. You can also set a goal to write for a certain amount of time. This also allows you to go beyond your goals for the week and be extra productive.

Plan it out

If you plan your novel before you begin and then actively adjust your outline when something changes, you’ll see a significant increase in productivity. Knowing what you’re going to work on next will allow you to write faster than you thought possible. I know it isn’t a race, but this will keep you from second guessing what you already wrote about and will help you stay on track. If you often get stuck while writing, considering more planning.

Write when you can

Productivity doesn’t come from forcing yourself to write for an hour or two, it comes from taking small writing breaks when you get the chance. Sometimes I write during my lunch break, sometimes I write about ten minutes before I go to bed, and sometimes I write a couple sentences in the morning. The point is, all these writing sprints add up, and they’re significant. Being able to schedule your writing time is nice, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Write when it’s best for you and don’t worry about not being able to dedicate a large chunk of time to it!

writtenkitten.net

Written? Kitten!

“Written? Kitten! gives you a pic of a kitten everytime you’ve finished writing 100, 200, 500, or 1000 words. (Your choice.) You type in a no-frills text box, the only goal being to keep writing. It was perfect for writing 300- or 350-word annotations: as it turns out, 200 words is easy to produce, and as soon as the kitten appears, it’s time to finish your thought and start wrapping it up!” (as per here)

oh my god you guys

Since I’ve gone through some trouble not to teach and not to have any employment, I have no reason not to go to my desk after breakfast and work there until lunch, so I work three or four hours in the morning. And it’s not all covering blank paper with beautiful phrases… I begin by answering a letter or two — there’s a lot of junk in your life as a writer, most people have junk in their lives — but I try to give about three hours to the project at hand and to move it along. There’s a danger if you don’t move it steadily that you kind of forget what it’s about, so you must keep in touch with it… . I’ve been maintaining this schedule since … 1957.

John Updike on Making Money, How to Have a Productive Daily Routine, and the Most Important Things for Aspiring Writers to Know | Brain Pickings (via dduane)

celtic-romulan asked:

I just read your fic "if you close your eyes", and I have to ask, were you inspired by a particular piece of music when you wrote it? I really liked your story, and being a musician myself, I'm curious about your ideas on Cardassian music. :)

Yes, indeed! This particular piece was inspired by Bastille’s Pompeii. The lyrics, the echoing choral voices, the relentless drums… it seemed very post-canon Cardassia to me, and the story grew quite organically from there.
It always starts with a song. Thank you for asking.
And now, tell me about your music. /chinhands

I got my first rejection letter today.

Now I’m a real writer. :)

I hate writing, I love having written.

Dorothy Parker (x)

‘Dear Nana’ Anthology Seeks True Stories About Grandmothers - Pays $30/story

[writingcareer]

WritersWhoRock.com is inviting women writers to submit their most important recollections about their grandmothers for a forethcoming anthology titled Dear Nana.

Robyn McGee, Editor, wants to review personal stories reflecting on specific and intimate remembrances, moments, events or life lessons about their grandmothers. Robyn welcomes new and published writers to submit their stories. 

Word length: 500-2K words

Token payment: $30/story, paid on acceptance, for First Rights.

Submit by March 1, 2014.

Robyn also needs crafty, well-written book reviews for her website. Word length: under 300 words. Pays $25/review. Full details here