#AwesomeCharacters (1/2) Clara's disciplined with her studies and other responsibilities. She likes having routines. She's careful about appearing like a "proper Maiden" around strangers, even if she seems friendly. But she can relax a bit once you get to know her.

I prefer writing female MCs, and Clara's no exception. I guess I've always liked when "damsel" characters can forge their own fate. Issues with gender roles are key for the world-building too. wesley's just a guy 🤷 I like writing male characters with softer personalities. #AwesomeCharacters

#Mememay 27 Vittore doing business:

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#AwesomeCharacters For Clara, an 8. She’s not a fighter, but maybe this goes down after she becomes more confident with her magic. For Wesley, normally a 9. On a full moon, maybe it’s like a 6. Still a toss-up between fighting and fleeing.

Another one from my MCs' childhood. When you're friends with a werewolf, the full moon topic has to come up eventually... #WIPSnips #WriteSky

#Mememay 26 Silly one: There’s a tendency for men in romance books to be “growly”. I think it’s funny to not have Wesley the werewolf do that, while Clara growls instead. Also, I avoid love triangles and heavy miscommunication. They work through some stuff, but most of their problems are external.

Describing your character's dress as "studded with a ludicrous number of rubies" is all fun and games, until you are also the one who has to draw it-

#AwesomeCharacters Clara defaults to being polite. If it’s someone she trusts enough, she’ll answer honestly. She won’t go into many details, though. Wesley will say that’s he’s fine and stick to that. Even under pressure, it takes a lot for him to open up about negative feelings.

I've posted this one before, but still fond of it. This is the first time Wesley sees Clara with his "human eyes". #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

#Mememay 25 Clara would love to raise a Ponyta and travel together. She’s used to fire from her own magic, so she wouldn’t fear the flames. Wesley would die instantly from seeing cute Eevees, so I think he’d like an Umbreon. It would help look out for him during full moons too.

#AwesomeCharacters Clara is 20. Wesley doesn't know his exact age, but it's near hers since they're childhood friends. They met when she was ~9. Clara being wedded off while young is part of her cult's unpleasantness.

#Mememay 24 long-awaited cuddles

#WIPPIT Heartbroken by the man she loves, Amaya now has to vacate her home, too😢 So OF COURSE she thinks an arranged marriage will solve everything🤦🏽‍♀️ Ashraf‘s offer of Marriage Minus Love is ideal so they get married Can they stick to this No Love arrangement or will it become inconvenient? #A #R

#WIPPIT The last thing Rujina expects a few weeks after her talaq is a marriage proposal from single dad, Zakaria She’s known Zak since they were teens; he’ll definitely be a better husband than her ex ever was Quickly tho, she realises that marrying a widower comes with its own heartbreak #A #R

A trans monster hunter & a disguised princess from rival religious orders must team up to solve a murder mystery while trying not to fall for each other. #WIPPit #A #LGBT #F

#AwesomeCharacters Merch of my world's magic gems would be fun. I'd totally include Clara's topaz that she uses to cast magic. For Wesley, a plush of his wolf form. Though, it might just resemble a normal wolf plush unless you give it a little tie and mask.

Retelling the Korean Shim Cheong folktale my halmeoni told me as a child. ❤️‍🩹Never been cared for FMC 🐉Ancient dragon king ❤️Love in domesticity 🥢Food as comfort 👵🏻Grumpy halmeoni 🐟Mudskipper best friend 🏠Found family 🌕Cosmic (dis)order 🇰🇷Joseon era Korea #WIP: 12.6k words #WIPPit #A #F #R

They sail on opposing ships. One as first mate on a pirate vessel, the other a lieutenant in the navy. 💕Sapphic romance 🏴‍☠️Pirate x Navy Lieutenant 🏠Found family ☀️Grumpy x sunshine 🦑Sea monsters ❤️‍🩹Hurt/comfort 🤫Secret romance ⚔️Touch her and die (x2) #WIP: 5k words #WIPPit #A #F #R #LGBT

THE STARLESS SEAxHOWL'S MOVING CASTLE When she becomes haunted by shadows & a mysterious stranger with eyes of fire, Augusta is forced into a desolate world she's only ever dreamed about, & must decide if she's willing to sacrifice everything to save it. #WIPPit #W #Q #F #R #A

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#Mememay 23 Clara: Cowardly. Does some very callous things. Good at emotional manipulation. Also good at starting fires. Wesley: Self-destructive, stubbornly obsessive, and a bit possessive. Bad at listening to important stuff.

#AwesomeCharacters Clara and Wesley would both pick something more relaxing (keeping their romance of course 🙂). Clara would prefer to be in a cozier fantasy, so she can still learn magic. Maybe solve mysteries too. For Wesley, some kind of wholesome slice of life/rom-com.

#Mememay 22 For Clara. I think she might relate to the lyrics. (also it's a great song! ❤️)

#AwesomeCharacters #GodsOfAtalantis Mireia & Kena both have cute little smiles that brighten their whole faces 😊 Kena's gets more description because I'm in Mireia's POV more often, & ofc there's lots of sunshine metaphors. I am not subtle 😂 Xa'aba could win too, but hers shouldn't be trusted.

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Can you give me another answer seeing this gorgeous art? I think Ata's is best because it was hard won. She suffered so much before meeting Sir Corbyn which makes that smile all the more precious. [Art by @nushdeco.bsky.social] #AwesomeCharacters #Raven+Bear #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

#AwesomeCharacters I'll award Wesley. His smiles are rare but sweet. I usually draw him 😐, but here is him and Clara being smiley from something I was working on. Clara has a nice smile too! 😀 Lastly, I'll give a shout out Lisa's "toothy grin".

Comm for @countessalice.bsky.social !! This was so much fun to make, thanks Alice!! 💜🫜🫜

Pretty formatting today ✨ This is Lisa's introduction, and it's appropriately silly. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

no context spoiler for today

For 1661 for today's #Mememay 😉⭐

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#Mememay 20 Back when I thought “Scarlet Bride Liar Wolf” was going to be one entry in a series of standalones, I wanted to use “Scarlet Strays” for the series title. I guess I could still use that for something 🤔

#AwesomeCharacters Clara probably moves to the coldest room available. If it’s her old Home, she and her sisters might sit around a single magically-powered fan. Wesley hides in the nearest secluded cave. If he’s with Clara, maybe they’ll find a place to swim instead.

#WIPSnips | Brother From Love, Death, and Revolutions. In which Young Prince Lucian’s older siblings ask about his growing friendship with Tobias. (Spoilers, he DOES like him that way)

It wasn’t a long time between Nico’s death & undeath, but Lilia can’t forget it #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity From Magic in Our Bones🦴👫

This is a new scene from editing. I didn't think Wesley's brother would be an on-page character yet, but I'm glad he's here to be a... loving, supportive sibling. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

#Mememay 19 Vibes of Wesley's (human) dad. He's a nice fellow.

#AwesomeCharacters Lisa and Wesley's dad, Alder, are both kinda funny. They're friendly older characters who are much more easygoing than the MCs. Lisa's naturally silly and witty. Alder jokes around too, and he's also just a cheerful farmer who's often befuddled.

#Mememay 18 Clara: Reluctantly, the Teachings of the First Maiden peddled by her cult. She was a diligent student. Wesley: Camping, and the best nearby sight-seeing spots. He is great at planning short trips.

#AwesomeCharacters I award The Witch. She's strong, clever, and has had such a long life that few things can surprise her. However, you may not want to be stuck with her in a crisis. Other people don't concern her much, so there's a good chance she'll do whatever's best for her own interests.

"Ah, I picked a weird time to say that. I just wanted you to know. You don’t have to—" (it takes forever and a day to get there 🥲)

Got a Toren after getting called to stop doing some work and start doing some other work. Work, work, work! #StatuesErode #sff #WIPSnips #WritingCommunity #WriteSky #WritingPrompts

From Clay my #WIP dark fairy tale fantasy set in the mid 90s Three men, who all look the same but aren't releated #WIPSnips "three" #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

Wesley and his Pa are in a bind, but that won't stop Pa from starting a pep talk. #WIPSnips #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

The writing life.

#Mememay 17 Clara: A berry crumble. Both sweet and tart. Wesley: A surprise/pinata cake that looks plain, but when you cut it open it's full of sweet candies. Clara would like hers, but chocolate's a bit dangerous for Wesley 🐺