#PennedPossibilities 950 — Can your MC swim?
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#PennedPossibilities 991 — Tell us about your WIP. What is the genre or genres?
Genres: Gothic and Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and Horror.
Addition: For some explanation, this story also takes place during the tail end of the Victorian era, contains werewolves, vampires, ghosts, and witches, and was written with the gloriously eerie spirit of Hammer Horror films in mind.
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#PennedPossibilities 992 — If your MC unexpectedly died, who would they want to raise their child(ren), if they have any? Have they already made a plan for this in case it happens?
Oooh, this is a good prompt. I’m glad I had this one saved. Vampires have their “children,” meaning the ones they’ve turned sired and bloodbound or those they’ve made into fellow vampires. They aren’t blood children, of course, but the familial relationship is very similar. Things tend to work in the same way. Alistair would want his bloodbound one/ones to survive and thrive, and they would need no help in doing so. He’s sure of that fact. Duncan would be just fine in that respect. He doesn’t require Alistair’s fellow existence to keep on living. There’s no plan needed in the event that he was to ever die.
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#PennedPossibilities 992 — If your MC unexpectedly died, who would they want to raise their child(ren), if they have any? Have they already made a plan for this in case it happens?
Oooh, this is a good prompt. I’m glad I had this one saved. Vampires have their “children,” meaning the ones they’ve turned sired and bloodbound or those they’ve made into fellow vampires. They aren’t blood children, of course, but the familial relationship is very similar. Things tend to work in the same way. Alistair would want his bloodbound one/ones to survive and thrive, and they would need no help in doing so. He’s sure of that fact. Duncan would be just fine in that respect. He doesn’t require Alistair’s fellow existence to keep on living. There’s no plan needed in the event that he was to ever die.
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#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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I see a path filled with growth, and growth is definitely the word for it. This is a good question. It’s really hard to answer, though. We all grow and change as time goes on and we continue to hone our craft. One thing that I will say is that imposter syndrome doesn’t hit me anymore and it hasn’t in quite some time. I guess I could say that I don’t think I “suck” at writing anymore, and a younger version of me from even ten years ago would have been left aghast and gasping at that. I see my stories and writing style progressing, developing, and improving, even from the things I published and let loose on the world years ago. So, that’s a nice thought. I'm rather proud. I just... never really think about it.
Starting this hashtag has helped me with my writing journey so much. Words wouldn’t suffice. It makes me think about storytelling in a different way. Not only do I want to help myself but I also want to help other writers. The things that we might not think about, the little details, everything about background characters, etc. I’ve grown since I began this writing prompt hashtag, as a thinker and a writer.
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#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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I see a path filled with growth, and growth is definitely the word for it. This is a good question. It’s really hard to answer, though. We all grow and change as time goes on and we continue to hone our craft. One thing that I will say is that imposter syndrome doesn’t hit me anymore and it hasn’t in quite some time. I guess I could say that I don’t think I “suck” at writing anymore, and a younger version of me from even ten years ago would have been left aghast and gasping at that. I see my stories and writing style progressing, developing, and improving, even from the things I published and let loose on the world years ago. So, that’s a nice thought. I'm rather proud. I just... never really think about it.
Starting this hashtag has helped me with my writing journey so much. Words wouldn’t suffice. It makes me think about storytelling in a different way. Not only do I want to help myself but I also want to help other writers. The things that we might not think about, the little details, everything about background characters, etc. I’ve grown since I began this writing prompt hashtag, as a thinker and a writer.
#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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With all of that being said, I’ll leave a lovely quote down below for everyone, just because it’s 100% true, and we all need to thank our friends more often. They come along for the wild ride and are always there for us. This community here brought me amazing friends, and whenever I think about it, it just makes me want to smush everyone in a gigantic group hug.
“A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.”
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#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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With all of that being said, I’ll leave a lovely quote down below for everyone, just because it’s 100% true, and we all need to thank our friends more often. They come along for the wild ride and are always there for us. This community here brought me amazing friends, and whenever I think about it, it just makes me want to smush everyone in a gigantic group hug.
“A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.”
@floofpaldi smushy hugs to you Floof! Thank you for starting, and keeping, this penned possibilities community going. You're an absolute delight, a fantastic writer and a lovely friend.
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@floofpaldi smushy hugs to you Floof! Thank you for starting, and keeping, this penned possibilities community going. You're an absolute delight, a fantastic writer and a lovely friend.
@therivercrow You're so sweet! Thank you for saying that. I've got the biggest smile now, and it'll stay with me for the rest of the day. I love helping out my friends, helping other writers, and doing my bit in this community. It's a great feeling, just knowing I can help even in some small way. It's very sweet, the amount of people who have said that this hashtag has become a part of their daily routines. I could just melt into a puddle at that. Too kind. And thank you, love. I'm so glad that we met and became friends.
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#PennedPossibilities 993 — As we are approaching Prompt 1000 and there’s been a lot of reflection on this project (for the host, floofpaldi), let’s reflect on our writing journeys, how far we’ve come, friends we made, what we’ve learned along the way, etc.
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With all of that being said, I’ll leave a lovely quote down below for everyone, just because it’s 100% true, and we all need to thank our friends more often. They come along for the wild ride and are always there for us. This community here brought me amazing friends, and whenever I think about it, it just makes me want to smush everyone in a gigantic group hug.
“A good writer possesses not only his own spirit but also the spirit of his friends.”
#PennedPossibilities 994 — Did any of your characters have a favorite comfort item as a child? If so, at what age did they stop using it? Do they still have it?
Alistair can’t remember that far back in his past, to be fair. For Hati, it was art. She gave up the habit ages ago, even if Alistair has tried to encourage her to enjoy the creativity and freedom of it again. So, for her, it was her art supplies. It isn’t so much an item as items, plural, but it still counts.
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#PennedPossibilities 994 — Did any of your characters have a favorite comfort item as a child? If so, at what age did they stop using it? Do they still have it?
Alistair can’t remember that far back in his past, to be fair. For Hati, it was art. She gave up the habit ages ago, even if Alistair has tried to encourage her to enjoy the creativity and freedom of it again. So, for her, it was her art supplies. It isn’t so much an item as items, plural, but it still counts.
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#PennedPossibilities 995 — How do you balance making (emotional) demands on the reader with taking care of them?
There’s a lot to be said about a comfortable balance and how hard it is to be achieved. We must take care of our readers — all while also putting them through the wringer on occasion, as it were. I’ve never been sure how to approach this or how to fully achieve it. I try to do my best. Apparently, whatever I’m doing is actually working because my readers are always happy, content, and left craving more. I suppose I won’t and can’t question things any more than that.
I’m just *really* curious to see what everyone else has to say about this subject.
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#PennedPossibilities 995 — How do you balance making (emotional) demands on the reader with taking care of them?
There’s a lot to be said about a comfortable balance and how hard it is to be achieved. We must take care of our readers — all while also putting them through the wringer on occasion, as it were. I’ve never been sure how to approach this or how to fully achieve it. I try to do my best. Apparently, whatever I’m doing is actually working because my readers are always happy, content, and left craving more. I suppose I won’t and can’t question things any more than that.
I’m just *really* curious to see what everyone else has to say about this subject.
#PennedPossibilities 996 — Share some of your favorite lines from your WIP.
(I’m going out later, so this one will be a bit early. I hope no one minds.)
Here’s a few bits and bobs that I loved writing. These are in no particular order. I will, however, state who says a particular line if it happens to be a quote.
• “Every corner of this heart is haunted. You are the ghoul, the specter of my past, and yet I wouldn’t trade a single memory of you for the world. I pray only that you continue to haunt me, Fen.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• “Even in silence, my heart still whispers your name.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• Even the shops had taken on an uncommon grimness, with their hard facades of marble and granite, the wealth within gleaming like archaeological relics under museum glass. (Gothic vibes, hell yes.)
• Looking at her felt like leaning too close to a dying fire, the heat muted, the flames gone, but the coals glowing red, alive in silence. (This is a line about Hati’s wolf eyes.)
• The room was dark, shadows playing on the walls as he lit a lamp on his bedside table. (Again, so utterly gothic, and I love it.)
• His eyes were dark and steely. They looked like storm clouds pressed into color, grey not as absence, but as tension, alive and waiting. (A line about Alistair’s vampiric eyes.)
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#PennedPossibilities 996 — Share some of your favorite lines from your WIP.
(I’m going out later, so this one will be a bit early. I hope no one minds.)
Here’s a few bits and bobs that I loved writing. These are in no particular order. I will, however, state who says a particular line if it happens to be a quote.
• “Every corner of this heart is haunted. You are the ghoul, the specter of my past, and yet I wouldn’t trade a single memory of you for the world. I pray only that you continue to haunt me, Fen.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• “Even in silence, my heart still whispers your name.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• Even the shops had taken on an uncommon grimness, with their hard facades of marble and granite, the wealth within gleaming like archaeological relics under museum glass. (Gothic vibes, hell yes.)
• Looking at her felt like leaning too close to a dying fire, the heat muted, the flames gone, but the coals glowing red, alive in silence. (This is a line about Hati’s wolf eyes.)
• The room was dark, shadows playing on the walls as he lit a lamp on his bedside table. (Again, so utterly gothic, and I love it.)
• His eyes were dark and steely. They looked like storm clouds pressed into color, grey not as absence, but as tension, alive and waiting. (A line about Alistair’s vampiric eyes.)
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#PennedPossibilities 997 — Tell us about a particular “dream” or desire that your antagonist has.
To be left alone. To be allowed to wreak the havoc he enjoys so much. To leave the wreckage behind him as he goes. In reality, Isma wants for nothing else. He is a “simple” creature. Otherwise, he lacks nothing in terms of necessities or comforts. The man is a whirlwind of destruction, death, bloodshed, and a desire to torture, but he’s so much more than that. He can also be a clever mastermind, helpful, a voracious reader, wanting to learn everything that can be taught, a teacher to those he deems worthy of friendship, and he avidly enjoys the arts. His pros do not make up for the cons, but again, a layered antagonist can make all the difference in the world.
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#PennedPossibilities 996 — Share some of your favorite lines from your WIP.
(I’m going out later, so this one will be a bit early. I hope no one minds.)
Here’s a few bits and bobs that I loved writing. These are in no particular order. I will, however, state who says a particular line if it happens to be a quote.
• “Every corner of this heart is haunted. You are the ghoul, the specter of my past, and yet I wouldn’t trade a single memory of you for the world. I pray only that you continue to haunt me, Fen.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• “Even in silence, my heart still whispers your name.” — Alistair (to Fenella)
• Even the shops had taken on an uncommon grimness, with their hard facades of marble and granite, the wealth within gleaming like archaeological relics under museum glass. (Gothic vibes, hell yes.)
• Looking at her felt like leaning too close to a dying fire, the heat muted, the flames gone, but the coals glowing red, alive in silence. (This is a line about Hati’s wolf eyes.)
• The room was dark, shadows playing on the walls as he lit a lamp on his bedside table. (Again, so utterly gothic, and I love it.)
• His eyes were dark and steely. They looked like storm clouds pressed into color, grey not as absence, but as tension, alive and waiting. (A line about Alistair’s vampiric eyes.)
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@floofpaldi That first line from Alastair to Fenella is so good, I'm excited to see it in the story!
Hell, all of them are really good!
(Also that specific line made me immediately think of that line from Wuthering Heights - "You say I killed you? Haunt me then!")
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@floofpaldi That first line from Alastair to Fenella is so good, I'm excited to see it in the story!
Hell, all of them are really good!
(Also that specific line made me immediately think of that line from Wuthering Heights - "You say I killed you? Haunt me then!")
@CodexArcene Thank you! I love that quote so much. You'll love it when it appears in the chapter it'll be in. It's a good spot for it, trust me. And thank you so much! Gothic stuff is such a vibe, and I just love it so much. That quote, by the way, is so apt and perfect.
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#PennedPossibilities 997 — Tell us about a particular “dream” or desire that your antagonist has.
To be left alone. To be allowed to wreak the havoc he enjoys so much. To leave the wreckage behind him as he goes. In reality, Isma wants for nothing else. He is a “simple” creature. Otherwise, he lacks nothing in terms of necessities or comforts. The man is a whirlwind of destruction, death, bloodshed, and a desire to torture, but he’s so much more than that. He can also be a clever mastermind, helpful, a voracious reader, wanting to learn everything that can be taught, a teacher to those he deems worthy of friendship, and he avidly enjoys the arts. His pros do not make up for the cons, but again, a layered antagonist can make all the difference in the world.
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#PennedPossibilities 998 — Tell us about any attributes your SC has.
Hati is a strong, independent woman, despite having a mate and being married to him. She can take care of herself. Sometimes, however, her mouth gets her into a heap of trouble. Of course, she always strives to be careful of this, as one typically does, but her temper can occasionally get the best of her. She has never claimed to be perfect. As for other (good) attributes, let’s list some: caring, affectionate, accepting, compassionate, warmhearted, creative.
We all have our pros and cons, and Hati is no different in that way, but those are some of her good points. Again, she isn’t perfect, but she tries to be a good person (and wolf). In the end, that’s really all that matters.
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#PennedPossibilities 998 — Tell us about any attributes your SC has.
Hati is a strong, independent woman, despite having a mate and being married to him. She can take care of herself. Sometimes, however, her mouth gets her into a heap of trouble. Of course, she always strives to be careful of this, as one typically does, but her temper can occasionally get the best of her. She has never claimed to be perfect. As for other (good) attributes, let’s list some: caring, affectionate, accepting, compassionate, warmhearted, creative.
We all have our pros and cons, and Hati is no different in that way, but those are some of her good points. Again, she isn’t perfect, but she tries to be a good person (and wolf). In the end, that’s really all that matters.
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#PennedPossibilities 999 — How often does your MC bathe or shower? Do others around them consider this to be of normal frequency? Why or why not?
Of course. Alistair bathes daily. Fenella does as well. Hygiene between the cast of characters isn’t a problem in this story, but we also have to consider the fact that this is the tail end of the Victorian era, and showers, for the obvious reasons, aren’t a thing yet. Also, (were)wolves and vampires aspire to be clean beings.
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#PennedPossibilities 999 — How often does your MC bathe or shower? Do others around them consider this to be of normal frequency? Why or why not?
Of course. Alistair bathes daily. Fenella does as well. Hygiene between the cast of characters isn’t a problem in this story, but we also have to consider the fact that this is the tail end of the Victorian era, and showers, for the obvious reasons, aren’t a thing yet. Also, (were)wolves and vampires aspire to be clean beings.
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#PennedPossibilities 1000 — Speaking of the changes since this project’s start, how do you think you’ve grown as a writer since this hashtag began? Have you published anything? Have your writing habits changed?
HAPPY 1000 PROMPTS! 🫶
I mentioned the other day that this hashtag has helped me in many ways. For one, I write on a more regular schedule these days. The prompts I create often help me whenever I’m stuck on certain scenes. An idea might come to me after I’ve written an answer that might be from the MC or SC POV, and that’s a brilliant and helpful thing. I’ve made friends along the way, all of whom help me strive to become better at my craft. I’ve enjoyed helping others as well, of course. I’ve published a lot of things since thE start date, and I’ve become more confident in my writing as well. I can only hope that we all feel that way. My habits have changed so much as well. I’m healthier about my writing habits these days, too. Like I said, I’m on more of a regular schedule, from writing, sharpening sentences and dialogue, proofreading, and editing, just all throughout the process and with everything that needs to be done. It comes easier for me now.
I’ve changed a lot since July of 2023. I feel like I was a totally different writer three years ago, to be honest. That’s a great feeling. So, yes, I’ve grown a great deal, and Mastodon can take the majority of the credit for that change, right along with running this hashtag.
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#PennedPossibilities 1000 — Speaking of the changes since this project’s start, how do you think you’ve grown as a writer since this hashtag began? Have you published anything? Have your writing habits changed?
HAPPY 1000 PROMPTS! 🫶
I mentioned the other day that this hashtag has helped me in many ways. For one, I write on a more regular schedule these days. The prompts I create often help me whenever I’m stuck on certain scenes. An idea might come to me after I’ve written an answer that might be from the MC or SC POV, and that’s a brilliant and helpful thing. I’ve made friends along the way, all of whom help me strive to become better at my craft. I’ve enjoyed helping others as well, of course. I’ve published a lot of things since thE start date, and I’ve become more confident in my writing as well. I can only hope that we all feel that way. My habits have changed so much as well. I’m healthier about my writing habits these days, too. Like I said, I’m on more of a regular schedule, from writing, sharpening sentences and dialogue, proofreading, and editing, just all throughout the process and with everything that needs to be done. It comes easier for me now.
I’ve changed a lot since July of 2023. I feel like I was a totally different writer three years ago, to be honest. That’s a great feeling. So, yes, I’ve grown a great deal, and Mastodon can take the majority of the credit for that change, right along with running this hashtag.
@floofpaldi congratulations on keeping this going to 1000 prompts! And thank you, if this hashtag has helped you, then its also helped so many other people. You've done more than write and run PennedPossibilities, you've built a community.
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#PennedPossibilities 1000 — Speaking of the changes since this project’s start, how do you think you’ve grown as a writer since this hashtag began? Have you published anything? Have your writing habits changed?
HAPPY 1000 PROMPTS! 🫶
I mentioned the other day that this hashtag has helped me in many ways. For one, I write on a more regular schedule these days. The prompts I create often help me whenever I’m stuck on certain scenes. An idea might come to me after I’ve written an answer that might be from the MC or SC POV, and that’s a brilliant and helpful thing. I’ve made friends along the way, all of whom help me strive to become better at my craft. I’ve enjoyed helping others as well, of course. I’ve published a lot of things since thE start date, and I’ve become more confident in my writing as well. I can only hope that we all feel that way. My habits have changed so much as well. I’m healthier about my writing habits these days, too. Like I said, I’m on more of a regular schedule, from writing, sharpening sentences and dialogue, proofreading, and editing, just all throughout the process and with everything that needs to be done. It comes easier for me now.
I’ve changed a lot since July of 2023. I feel like I was a totally different writer three years ago, to be honest. That’s a great feeling. So, yes, I’ve grown a great deal, and Mastodon can take the majority of the credit for that change, right along with running this hashtag.
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@floofpaldi congratulations on keeping this going to 1000 prompts! And thank you, if this hashtag has helped you, then its also helped so many other people. You've done more than write and run PennedPossibilities, you've built a community.
@therivercrow That means the world to me. Thank you. You have no idea. I'm just glad I can help my friends and fellow writers.
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#PennedPossibilities 1000 — Speaking of the changes since this project’s start, how do you think you’ve grown as a writer since this hashtag began? Have you published anything? Have your writing habits changed?
HAPPY 1000 PROMPTS! 🫶
I mentioned the other day that this hashtag has helped me in many ways. For one, I write on a more regular schedule these days. The prompts I create often help me whenever I’m stuck on certain scenes. An idea might come to me after I’ve written an answer that might be from the MC or SC POV, and that’s a brilliant and helpful thing. I’ve made friends along the way, all of whom help me strive to become better at my craft. I’ve enjoyed helping others as well, of course. I’ve published a lot of things since thE start date, and I’ve become more confident in my writing as well. I can only hope that we all feel that way. My habits have changed so much as well. I’m healthier about my writing habits these days, too. Like I said, I’m on more of a regular schedule, from writing, sharpening sentences and dialogue, proofreading, and editing, just all throughout the process and with everything that needs to be done. It comes easier for me now.
I’ve changed a lot since July of 2023. I feel like I was a totally different writer three years ago, to be honest. That’s a great feeling. So, yes, I’ve grown a great deal, and Mastodon can take the majority of the credit for that change, right along with running this hashtag.
@floofpaldi Congratulations.
1000 is a lot!
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@floofpaldi Congratulations.
1000 is a lot!
@paulk Thank you!
