Zaru's Writing & Movie Corner

Rawr >:( In case you missed the memo these were meant to look poor Random Info- Shading: Almost none Color: Yes Effort: 22% Songs I Was Listening To: Amazing (Aerosmith), 33 (Smashing Pumpkins) What I Was Thinking About: The Emoji Movie

You might notice this is a new kind of post. Well, it is. I'm planning on posting art of actual quality every month in a huge post, but until then I'm starting this series of deliberately half-assed drawings. Using a prompt, I'm drawing random furry characters to try to keep myself happy before I move on to a real project... filler, if you will. Random Info- Shading: Yes Color: Yes Effort: 26% Songs I Was Listening To: Cryin' (Aerosmith), Radioactive (Imagine Dragons) Stuff I Was Thinking About: Fillerbunny

Writer's Corner #3 Taking Breaks I: The Effects of Stress "None of us like stress-" is that a reasonable statement? While each of us handles the stress of our daily lives differently, the negative effects stress has on health stays the same. It prevents you from feeling happy and makes hobbies feel more like a chore. In fact, you could even compare being under a lot of stress to a sort of mini-depression. Heck, it might even be the cause of depression for some people. Here I've listed the many problems that come with stress: - body pains like headaches, chest pain, and an upset stomach are common symptoms of stress - other negative effects include anxiety, lack of motivation, and anger II: Procrastination Of course, taking too long a break can lead to... issues. The short breaks can be a mistake, and lead to necessary work being incomplete. This is an issue especially for students, as taking a break from creative writing can also mean taking a break from ...

Writer's Corner #2 Criticism I: What is Criticism? Such an easy question, right? I mean, criticism is when someone says something bad about your work. At least, that's the definition everyone seems to attach to this word. And, yes, you're right, but it gets more specific than that.  Constructive Criticism: This should be your favorite one to receive. Not only does it tell you what could use fixing with your literary piece, but it is also worded in a way that you don't feel bad or want to spit a retort. An example of this would be, "I really liked the suspense in the story, but you are focusing on the eyes a bit too much. I would recommend also describing other body languages, like their hands or feet. Other than that, I really like it!" Blunt Criticism: This is a bit hard to take, but is still useful. It tells you what is wrong with your story but doesn't provide any padding to soften the blow. This DOESN'T mean you should respond in a...

I'm Sick So, I'm kind of ill So it's hard for me to post But I'll get better

Writer's Corner #1 Picking a Genre I: Examine Your Choices Before you begin to even think about picking a genre, you have to look at your options. Some popular genres include- 1. Fantasy- Bring a world of mythical creatures to life using magic! Staples of this genre include magic, monsters, and an often medieval setting. However, it's always fun to invert tropes! 2. Action- Often in an urban setting, these stories often have intense scenes to keep the reader's interest. Staples of this genre include weaponry, criminal enemies, and a big city setting. However, of  course, not every action book is like this. It's just that those are commonly seen in this genre.  3. Adventure- These are often journey-filled stories with, instead of one big conflict, many small conflicts leading up to the Big Bad. Pairs well with any genre- the only real flaw with this genre is that it isn't very strong on its own. Staples include natural enemies, constant danger,...

Mousewing Minor characters Can have interesting arcs too But they're ignored