The grand story.
And we ripped up the ending... and the rules... and destiny - leaving nothing but freedom and choice.
I'm getting ahead of myself.
Let me tell you my story.

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saarebitch:

puckish-saint:

chitarra10:

wolfburied:

I think a big part of why I read way more fanfiction than books is that there’s just a hell of a lot less exposition

the first 10 pages of most books are always “these are the main characters and here’s some background on each of them and this is the setting etc etc” and it’s such a fucking hassle getting to the plot sometimes

fanfic is just like “fuck it you know all of this already let’s go”

That’s a really good point.

Same here but there’s actually a point here of well written exposition.
Take AUs for example. Even in the most complicated, as-far-removed-from-canon settings we get at most a single paragraph before the actual fic where the author gives us a quick rundown of the rules for that universe. The rest we are left to figure out on our own and it works.

We’re not spoon fed every trivial detail when all we want is to get to the plot. Everything that’s important is said at the moment it is important, not sooner not later.
Especially in long fics characters often take on such a unique characterisation that you get to know them all over again but the readers do so organically, in the situations that define those characters as they happen.
Same with looks. The fic author generally assumes the readers know what the characters look like and don’t spend paragraphs describing them, and only bring it up when it fits the plot.

I’ve read a few fanfics from fandoms I’ve never been in and surprisingly it still worked out. I had generally a good idea of who these people were, what they did where and why and how they worked together. 

Point is, if you’re a writer writing original fiction, pretend it’s fanfic and everyone knows your setting and characters already. That way you’ll only have to add a few details if and when your beta readers mention needing more information and chances are they won’t need a lot. 

Point is, if you’re a writer writing original fiction, pretend it’s fanfic and everyone knows your setting and characters already. That way you’ll only have to add a few details if and when your beta readers mention needing more information and chances are they won’t need a lot.

Bolding this fantastic advice. 

(Source: sgtford)

How To Get A Job Fast As Hell

thechronicleofshe:

 @owenabbott​ 

• Apply to a  job, wait (1) day, then call.  Give them your first and last name. Tell them you submitted an application and that you’re very motivated to find [Enter field name] work. Let the conversation lead you wherever it takes. Be very polite. Say” thank you for your time, I’ll be looking forward to hearing back from you.” Rinse, repeat. This is to force them to be looking out for your application. 
  
  
•  When you get to the interview, shake their hand firmly,  tell them your first and last name.  
  
  
• Describe your experiences  as “ two years transcription and data entry” if you have a desk job interview and “ [however many years]  costumer service, retail and stock” for your retail jobs.  
  
  
• Don’t use job “ buzz words” I stg they hear them all day. Say  things like, “ I’m detail oriented and am very good at taking instruction.”  “ I would like to work for a company with integrity and I feel that [ company name] would be a good fit”
  
  
• When they ask you if you have “reliable transportation” say  YES. don’t tell them what kind of transportation, just say yes. (if you don’t do this, you wont get the job , I’m telling you right now). 
  
  
• Research the company. Know what they do, why they do it, how OLD the company is. WHERE it was founded, and what kind of position you’re intending to apply for.
  
  
• When they ask you “ give us a situation where you had to blah blah blah” Make one the fuck up. Make yourself sound good as hell, and like you put your company’s needs slightly above the customer’s needs, but make the customer happy. 
  
  
• If they ask you about being outgoing, Say you “like to focus on your work so you can concentrate on doing things right” (which buys you out of having to act friendly all the time)
  

Questions for after the interview:

1.  Does this position offer upward mobility?

2. Do you enjoy working for the company? (if you’re not interviewing for a temp agency who will send you anywhere)

•  Then, shake their hand,  Ask them to repeat their name (REMEMBER THIS) say thank you for your time, wish them a nice day and leave. write their name down outside if you have to, just remember the fuck out of it. 
  

• AFTER your interview, send a card directed to the name of the person who interviewed you (I’ll give you them) that says “Thank you for the interview, I appreciate the opportunity. have a great day” This shows  that you have an understanding of professionalism, and will have them thinking of you kindly (or at least remembering you) when they’re shuffling through the choices. 
  

• DO NOT tell them you just moved to the city over the phone.  In person, tell them you just moved to the city. Make it sound like the only reason you need a job is because you moved. Not because you’re desperate. 
  

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 The titles of each section are key words you can use to search for jobs on Snagajob.com  and Simplyhired.

Data Entry:

1. http://citystaffing.com/job/data-entry-specialistsmailroom-clerk/?utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
   
2. https://www.roberthalf.com/officeteam/job-search/chicago-il/data-entry-clerks-needed/43517752?codes=IND
   
3. http://www.simplyhired.com/job/data-entry-specialists-job/chicago-transit-authority/jepfivkhjk?cid=udsowkxtausyzitcfeecaeuzoxkltmbl
   
4. https://jobs-theprivatebank.icims.com/jobs/3435/temporary—data-entry/job?mode=job&iis=SimplyHired&iisn=SimplyHired&utm_source=simplyhired&utm_medium=jobclick&mobile=false&width=792&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-360&jun1offset=-300
   

 Front Desk:

1. http://localjobs.joblur.com/jobapplication2/?jobid=99957&subaffid=300006&JobType=Food%20/%20Bev%20/%20Hosp&ix=1&c1=99957
   
2. https://jobs.ajg.com/job/-/-/109/1256110?apstr=%26src%3DJB-10280
   
3. https://pepper.hiretouch.com/job-search/job-details?jobID=32066&job=receptionist
   
4. http://accesscommunityhealth.hodesiq.com/jobs/default.aspx?JobID=5203566 (this one is close to the place you rented.)
   
5. http://ihg.taleo.net/careersection/all/jobdetail.ftl?job=R113601&lang=en&media_id=24863&src=Indeed&src=JB-10920
   
6. https://covalentcareers.com/employer/listing/86450f8517588197c9b04f5068ed4300/detail/?apply=1&ref=indeed&v=30&utm_source=indeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=indeed_optical
   
7. http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?APath=2.21.0.0.0&job_did=JHN0KY6823WBWZX21VM&showNewJDP=yes&IPath=JRKV0F
   
8. http://www.simplyhired.com/job/front-desk-receptionist-customer-service-sales-job/rosin-optical-co-inc/qaeoquzgdi?cid=ivdnhijkmxchdanahwfoupazcwisfnxt
   
9. http://www.simplyhired.com/job/receptionist-front-desk-job/all-us-jobs/fonj7wmldf?cid=trhyvmfcsgjltxkjxkemyinsjveewfjp
   

Other jobs you don’t need a degree for that aren’t retail:

1. Dental hygenist ( yeah, seriously, who knew!) They also make about 40,000 a year)
   
2. Stenographer-Court Reporter
   
3. Surveyer ( you need a certificate for this, but its something you can get while working a temporary job and doing this on the side. Also, they make like $55,000 a year sooooooo) https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGWEbHost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=1406428&PartnerId=16023&SiteId=5118&codes=IND
4. Real Estate Broker
5. Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products ( basically you arrange to buy large things) they make like 60K
   
6. Claims adjuster 
7. Loan Officer
8. Subway driver (trains) they make like 60K,
9. Duct Cleaner: http://jobview.monster.com/Duct-Cleaners-950-00-Weekly-Entry-Level-Flexible-Hours-Call-to-Apply-Job-Chicago-IL-US-161970321.aspx?intcid=re

study-hack:

teendotcom:

14 Life-Changing Studying Hacks & Tips that’ll Make this School Year the Best Yet

YOU GUYS TEEN.COM FEATURED MY STUDY TIPS

(Source: teen.com)

oh-those-dead-frenchboys:

ischemgeek:

columbiaphoenix:

counting-teacups:

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

writing adult emails is awful

its like

hi [name of person], 

this formatting is making me uncomfortable but I have to tell you something / ask you something that is vital to my career as a student. 

I re-read and edited that sentence for an hour, but you’ll probably just glance over it for half a second.

thanks! 

- [name]

k

-professor

I have a stock format and structure I use.

Dear Person I am Writing To:

This is an optional sentence introducing who I am and work for, included if the addressee has never corresponded with me before. The second optional sentence reminds the person where we met, if relevant. This sentence states the purpose of the email.

This optional paragraph describes in more detail what’s needed. This sentence discusses relevant information like how soon an answer is needed, what kind of an answer is needed, and any information that the other person might find useful. If there’s a lot of information, it’s a good idea to separate this paragraph into two or three paragraphs to avoid having a Wall of Text.

If a description paragraph was used, close with a restatement of the initial request, in case the addressee ignored the opening paragraph.

This sentence is just a platitude (usually thanking them for their time) because people think I’m standoffish, unreasonably demanding, or cold if it’s not included.

Closing salutation,

Signature.

People always ask me how I can fire off work emails so quickly. Nobody has figured out yet that it’s the same email with the details changed as needed.

reblog to save a life holy shit

(Source: witchhzel)

breannadolly:

hello i am an artist

(Source: breannaneo)

Head-to-Toe Self Care

just-another-blogging-recoverer:

Hair

Egg & olive oil hair mask || DIY hot oil treatment || DIY hair detox || Lavender hair spritz || Vinegar hair rinses || All sorts of braids || Ways to wear a bow || 6 ways to wear a scarf || Hair masterpost || Disney Princess hairstyle masterpost ||

Scalp

Coconut oil scalp treatment || Brown sugar scalp scrub || Scalp saver ||

Eyebrows

Eyebrow shaping 101 || Exfoliate your eyebrows || Drawing on eyebrows || Filling in eyebrows || Fuller eyebrows ||

Skin

Figure out your skin type || Strawberry acne mask || Banana honey mask || Avocado face mask || Yogurt face mask || Acne guide || Honey cinnamon mask ||

Nose

Properties of different essential oils || Properties of scents || Aromatherapy in your kitchen: herbs || Aromatherapy in your kitchen: spices ||

Lips

Getting rid of dry lips 101 || Exfoliating sugar scrub || DIY Lip balm || DIY fuller lips ||

Makeup

How to make your eyes stand out || How to wear red lipstick || Makeup masterpost || DIY crayon lipstick || Make your own eyeshadow || 7 fun eye looks || Makeup tips blog ||

Ears

Nature sounds || Rain sounds || Noise machines || Cafe noises || Various noises & color generator || Create music || Various sounds || Nature sound mixer ||

Taste

Properties of spices || Healthy & tasty snacks || Nutella hot chocolate || Cheap, tasty, healthy snacks || Recipe for every starbucks drink & pastry ||

Nails & Hands

At-home manicure || Quick nail art || Nail art tutorials || DIY sugar scrub || 8 moisturizing hand masks || Dry hand treatment ||

Back

Basic back stretches ||

Stomach

Abdominal self-massage || Snacks that improve digestion ||

Legs

Exfoliate legs with sugar || Getting the perfect shave || Basic leg stretches || Leg self-massage ||

Feet & Toenails

Perfect DIY Pedicure || Dirty feet scrub || Remedies for cracked heels || Whiten yellow toenails || Extreme toe makeover || Vinegar foot soak || Detox foot soak ||

Misc

How to take the perfect nap || Donate rice || Myers-Briggs personality test ||

100 Words for Facial Expressions

aneira-hailey:

1. Absent: preoccupied
2. Agonized: as if in pain or tormented
3. Alluring: attractive, in the sense of arousing desire
4. Appealing: attractive, in the sense of encouraging goodwill and/or interest
5. Beatific: see blissful
6. Bilious: ill-natured
7. Black: angry or sad, or see hostile
8. Bleak: see grim and hopeless
9. Blinking: surprise, or lack of concern
10. Blissful: showing a state of happiness or divine contentment
11. Blithe: carefree, lighthearted, or heedlessly indifferent
12. Brooding: see anxious and gloomy
13. Bug eyed: frightened or surprised
14. Chagrined: humiliated or disappointed
15. Cheeky: cocky, insolent
16. Cheerless: sad
17. Choleric: hot-tempered, irate
18. Coy: flirtily playful, or evasive
19. Crestfallen: see despondent
20. Darkly: with depressed or malevolent feelings
21. Deadpan: expressionless, to conceal emotion or heighten humor
22. Dejected: see despondent
23. Derisive: see sardonic
24. Despondent: depressed or discouraged
25. Doleful: sad or afflicted
26. Dour: stern or obstinate; see also despondent
27. Downcast: see despondent
28. Dreamy: distracted by daydreaming or fantasizing
29. Ecstatic: delighted or entranced
30. Etched: see fixed
31. Faint: cowardly, weak, or barely perceptible
32. Fixed: concentrated or immobile
33. Furtive: stealthy
34. Gazing: staring intently
35. Glancing: staring briefly as if curious but evasive
36. Glaring: see hostile
37. Glazed: expressionless due to fatigue or confusion
38. Gloomy: see despondent and sullen
39. Glowering: annoyed or angry
40. Glowing: see radiant
41. Grim: see despondent; also, fatalistic or pessimistic
42. Grave: serious, expressing emotion due to loss or sadness
43. Haunted: frightened, worried, or guilty
44. Hopeless: depressed by a lack of encouragement or optimism
45. Hostile: aggressively angry, intimidating, or resistant
46. Hunted: tense as if worried about pursuit
47. Impassive: see deadpan
48. Inscrutable: mysterious, unreadable
49. Jeering: insulting or mocking
50. Languid: lazy or weak
51. Leering: see meaningful; also, sexually suggestive
52. Meaningful: to convey an implicit connotation or shared secret
53. Mild: easygoing
54. Mischievous: annoyingly or maliciously playful
55. Moody: see sullen
56. Pained: affected with discomfort or pain
57. Pallid: see wan
58. Peering: with curiosity or suspicion
59. Peeved: annoyed
60. Petulant: see cheeky and peeved
61. Pitying: sympathetic
62. Pleading: seeking apology or assistance
63. Pouting: see sullen
64. Quizzical: questioning or confused
65. Radiant: bright, happy
66. Roguish: see mischievous
67. Sanguine: bloodthirsty, confident
68. Sardonic: mocking
69. Scornful: contemptuous or mocking
70. Scowling: displeased or threatening
71. Searching: curious or suspicious
72. Set: see fixed
73. Shamefaced: ashamed or bashful
74. Slack-jawed: dumbfounded or surprised
75. Sly: cunning; see also furtive and mischievous
76. Snarling: surly
77. Sneering: see scornful
78. Somber: see grave
79. Sour: unpleasant
80. Stolid: inexpressive
81. Straight-faced: see deadpan
82. Sulky: see sullen
83. Sullen: resentful
84. Taunting: see jeering
85. Taut: high-strung
86. Tense: see taut
87. Tight: see pained and taut
88. Unblinking: see fixed
89. Vacant: blank or stupid looking
90. Veiled: see inscrutable
91. Wan: pale, sickly; see also faint
92. Wary: cautious or cunning
93. Wide eyed: frightened or surprised
94. Wild eyed: excited, frightened, or stressful
95. Wistful: yearning or sadly thoughtful
96. Withering: devastating; see also wrathful
97. Woeful: full of grief or lamentation
98. Wolfish: see leering and mischievous
99. Wrathful: indignant or vengeful
100. Wry: twisted or crooked to express cleverness or a dark or ironic feeling

(Source: dailywritingtips.com)

Moving Out Master Post

thestorysonicole:

Hey, figured I’d make a master post for reference purposes.

• things to know before moving
  
• first look at the realistic costs of moving
• things nobody tells you about your first apartment
• beginner’s guide to online apartment searching
• how to find your first apartment
• establishing a budget
• things to consider when apartment hunting
• apartment tour checklist 1
• five decisions to make before apartment hunting
• apartment hunting step-by-step
• apartment tour checklist 2
• how to choose a neighborhood
• apartment hunting checklist
• apartment tour checklist 3
• moving advice
• apartment organization tips
• a complete guide to your first apartment
• how to save on utilities
• moving tips
• household essentials list
• couponing tips
• how to shop for/buy your first apartment
• before you move checklist
• places to get free moving boxes
• apartment checklist
• couponing 101
• moving printables
• things to know before moving day
• planning for moving day
• budget guidelines

twerkingderp:

wtfml:

navi-the-xenocide:

mega-meister:

So, if you put your URL in here, you can listen to all the music you’ve ever blogged.

Oh my sweet baby Jesus.

The happiness I feel right now is amazing

YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW LONG IVE BEEN LOOKING AND WAITING FOR THIS GODDAMN POST TO COME BACK AND THIS TIME IM FUCKING REFERENCING IT 

aceofultron:

soulmate au where instead of your soulmates first words to you written on your skin it’s their last words you ever hear them say so you don’t know who your soulmate is until you lose them

(Source: stopmarkus)

Things almost every author needs to research

kelpiekilo:

clevergirlhelps:

the-right-writing:

• How bodies decompose
• Wilderness survival skills
• Mob mentality
• Other cultures
• What it takes for a human to die in a given situation
• Common tropes in your genre
• Average weather for your setting

yoooo

• How bodies decompose
• Wilderness survival skills
• Mob mentality
• Other cultures
• What it takes for a human to die in a given situation
• Common tropes for your genre
• Average weather for your setting

Heey

zemael -

qngels:

s10 icons 3/4

└10.14 the executioner’s song

listsandmasterposts:

P R O D U C T I V I T Y

• 30/30*  - personal favorite, I always use this to study and manage time.
• Essential productivity apps for any student*
• Top 5 productivity apps for iOS (video)*
• Top 5 productivity apps for Android (video)*
• StayFocusd*- limits the time you can spend on time-wasting websites
• Time Warp* - keeps you from procrastinating 
• Self Control* - blocks websites
• The science of productivity (video)
• The science of procrastination and how to manage it (video)
• 7 brain hacks to improve your productivity (video)
• The simple science of getting more done (in less time)
• Productivity tips
• About power naps
• How to pull an all-nighter effectively

O R G A N I Z A T I O N 

• My Study Life* - It’s a planner to help you remember when your homework is due and stuff like that
• Free printable planner
• To do list
• How to make a study schedule
• Class folder organization 

S C H O O L // S T U D Y I N G

• Inkflow Visual Notebook* - I haven’t used this one, but it’s for note taking (if you’re a visual learner it’s probably quite useful
• Free Flashcards Study Helper* - Create flashcards and carry them around to study anywhere
• Apps for students*
• Tips and trick to help you get good grades
• Learning how to study
• Cornell note taking method
• BBC Bitesize
• Studyblue - flashcards, quizzes, review sheets, study guides, etc.
• Essay writing
• Textbook masterpost (and other stuff too)
• Wolfram Alpha for research 
• Memorizing dates
• Making a good study guide
• Note taking like a pro
• Online calculator
• Finals survival guide
• How to survive finals
• School survival guide
• Free online courses
• Scholarpedia
• Mathway
• Khan academy
• Quizlet
• Homework help
• Exam survival tips
• Studying for an important exam
• Answering multiple choice questions
• Guide on punctuation
• Science simplified 
• How to answer exam questions
• How to study
• Useful websites
• CrashCourse
• How to write an essay
• Duolingo

P R  O J E C T S

• Public speaking
• Annoying Power Point presentation mistakes
• Power Point presentations
• Prezi
• Emaze - similar to prezi
• Rawshorts - video presentations

If it has * it’s an app

(Source: los17aurelianos)

okay but instead of coffee shop AUs

jeremy-ruiner:

kayleesprettypinkdress:

officialtribble:

• Modern royalty AUs
• Accidentally read his/her diary AUs
• Egyptologists AUs
• Rockstar and groupie AUs
• Book club AUs
• Met at comic con AUs
• Lifeguard AUs
• 1920s con artists AUs
• Running from the police AUs
• Librarian AUs
• Rebels against the government AUs
• Internet friends AUs
• Time traveling AUs
• Struggling artists AUs

I love all of these but I love them more when the are combined with coffee shop AUs

MODERN ROYALTY/COFFEE SHOP AU

(Source: victrevored)