Magi | 23 | A Child of God | Reformed Christian first and everything else second | This is a art blog that I use and continue to use. Don't be surprised if I reblog theology and Christan stuff. I enjoy Megaman, PTR and that's bout it, but God is priority over everything. I do not tolerate NSFW.
“But what to say? ‘The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart (that is the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. “ - Romans 10:8-10 ESV
If you lie down with dogs with fleas, you’ll get fleas. Hence the company you keep will effect and influence you so be cautious about who you associate yourself with on a constant basis.
I’m not saying you can’t hang out with that friend you care about so much and wish to see them better. But what I am saying is that of you involve yourself with them all the time in their actions, it will start to corrode you.
I would also like to add that if you are a friend with a unbeliever and you look at them as a project to get to Christ instead of a person who needs Christ, you need to take a step back and think real hard about that cuz that’s gross.
I think one of the funniest things about being a Christian is watching atheists recreate the Bible. I was reading an article the other day about 'Microcheating' and how it might be why you're upset in your relationship (not in a relationship, I was just curious) and it perfectly boils down to Matthew 5:28,But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. And they do it all the time, it's hilarious.
It’s very interesting, you are right! Almost like we’re all born knowing that there is an objective standard of right and wrong or something, no matter how we might try to suppress it 😂
And, ya know, while I’m thinking about it, don’t let the vax worshippers get away with the “people’s lives were being threatened, that’s why we pushed the vaccine” line because they were all too happy to start wishing death on anyone who didn’t get the vaccine and even laughing and celebrating the sickness and death of anyone who wasn’t vaccinated against covid. They never cared if you lived or died. It was never about saving lives for them. It was about compliance. All they were after was a pat on the head from Big Brother and they would happily have killed you for it.
When starting your story, it’s important to captivate readers right from the beginning. Here are some quick tips on what to avoid when starting your story:
1. Avoid excessive backstory: Starting with a lengthy exposition or an information dump about the history or background of the world or characters can be overwhelming for readers. Instead, focus on engaging them with the present situation and reveal necessary details gradually.
2. Don’t start with clichés: Opening your story with clichéd phrases or situations can make it feel unoriginal and uninspiring. Try to find a unique and fresh angle to grab readers’ attention.
3. Avoid excessive description: Starting with long paragraphs of detailed description can slow down the pacing and lose readers’ interest. Begin with action, dialogue, or a compelling scene to draw readers in and sprinkle in descriptions throughout the story.
4. Don’t introduce too many characters at once: Introducing a large cast of characters right from the beginning can confuse readers and make it challenging to form a connection. Start with a focused introduction to the main characters and gradually introduce others as the story progresses.
5. Avoid starting with a dream sequence: Beginning your story with a dream sequence can be disorienting and disconnect readers from the main narrative. Save dreams or flashbacks for later in the story when they have more relevance and impact.
6. Don’t start with overly vague or abstract language: Using cryptic or ambiguous language at the beginning may leave readers feeling confused and disengaged. Provide enough concrete details and context to give readers a sense of time, place, and characters.
7. Avoid starting with too much action: While action can be exciting, starting with a high-intensity scene without proper context can leave readers feeling disoriented. Provide enough information to ground readers and establish the setting before diving into intense action sequences.
8. Don’t begin with excessive dialogue: Opening with a long conversation without sufficient context can be confusing and fail to engage readers. Set the scene and introduce characters before diving into extended dialogue exchanges.
9. Avoid lengthy prologues: Starting with a prologue that is disconnected from the main story or too lengthy can deter readers. Make sure the prologue serves a clear purpose and immediately captures readers’ interest.
10. Don’t start with a long internal monologue: Beginning with an extended internal monologue can be overwhelming and distance readers from the story. Instead, focus on action or interaction to create a more engaging start.
Remember, a strong opening sets the tone for your story and hooks readers’ attention. Consider starting with a compelling scene, intriguing question, or an intriguing character to captivate readers from the first sentence.
Here’s a extensive list of character flaws to consider for your storytelling:
1. Stubbornness
2. Impulsiveness
3. Jealousy
4. Indecisiveness
5. Arrogance
6. Insecurity
7. Impatience
8. Manipulativeness
9. Hot-tempered
10. Perfectionism
11. Distrust
12. Procrastination
13. Selfishness
14. Pessimism
15. Dishonesty
16. Greed
17. Cowardice
18. Lack of empathy
19. Overly competitive
20. Control freak
21. Lack of ambition
22. Oversensitivity
23. Laziness
24. Lack of self-discipline
25. Addiction
26. Closed-mindedness
27. Lack of assertiveness
28. Impulsivity
29. Materialistic
30. Lack of accountability
31. Inflexibility
32. Moody
33. Overly critical
34. Judgmental
35. Naivety
36. Attention-seeking
37. Suspiciousness
38. Overprotectiveness
39. Ingratitude
40. Vengefulness
41. Envy
42. Indulgence
43. Disloyalty
44. Self-centeredness
45. Negativity
46. Manipulative
47. Disorganized
48. Lack of self-awareness
49. Irresponsibility
50. Intolerance
51. Overthinking
52. Restlessness
53. Excessive need for control
54. Rigidity
55. Overly trusting
56. Recklessness
57. Narcissism
58. Escapism
59. Gullibility
60. Lack of ambition
61. Inability to forgive
62. Excessive need for validation
63. Attention-seeking behavior
64. People-pleasing
65. Overprotectiveness
66. Self-doubt
67. Passive-aggressiveness
68. Inability to handle criticism
69. Lack of boundaries
70. Superiority complex
Remember, a well-rounded character doesn’t need to possess all of these flaws. Select a few that resonate with your character’s personality, background, and story arc. Balancing flaws with strengths and vulnerabilities will help create multi-dimensional and relatable characters.
It’s a common misconception that a daily writing habit takes a huge amount of time and effort to maintain. It doesn’t.
With the right tools and systems in place, it can be as leisurely as a walk in a park. You don’t have to lose sleep over it. You don’t have to chain-smoke cigarettes. You don’t have to quit your job and move into the woods to do it.
I’m not sure what is causing this sentiment — perhaps memories from when you joined NaNoWriMo and tried writing thousands of words daily (or a similar push to hit a crazy deadline). While it can work for some, most writers don’t write thousands of words every day like that.
This week, I want to challenge you to write for just ten minutes every day. There’s no daily word count goal. If you sit there for ten minutes and nothing comes out, that’s a success too.
From Dreamer to Writer
Hang on a second. How can you get anything done with just ten minutes per day? I’m glad that you asked!
If you stick to it, you’ll write for just over an hour per week, five hours per month and 60 hours per year. According to my writing stats, I average about 1,500 words per hour. That’s 90,000 words per year. I’m not a particularly fast writer, but even if you did half of that, you’re still in the 50,000 words/year range.
That’s a lot of words, considering you’re only writing for 10 minutes a day. But there’s more.
Occasionally, you’ll be in the mood for writing. Your ten minutes fly past, and you’re nowhere near done. Maybe you write for 30 minutes, perhaps an hour, working on an exciting chapter of your story.
The words add up faster than you think.
The Challenge
Starting today, write for at least ten minutes per day for a week. You may work on your current WIP, write a short story, blog post or journal.
There’s no word goal. As long as you sit down to write, it’s a success!
I set up a challenge in Writing Analytics if you’d like to join:
One great thing about WA is that you can set and track time goals for your writing sessions. That makes it super easy to build a writing habit like that:
