Gwyvian Sedai
@gwyvian.bsky.social
Writer • Gamer • Goth
I write about writing & video games! I also write books, romanticist poetry, and very angsty fanfics. I’m distressingly chaotic to the untrained eye but full of rewarding structure for the socially colorful. I adore space & physics!
I write about writing & video games! I also write books, romanticist poetry, and very angsty fanfics. I’m distressingly chaotic to the untrained eye but full of rewarding structure for the socially colorful. I adore space & physics!
This isn’t a glitch in the Matrix, after the brief intro of the first post, Part 1 is ready and waiting!
Our first topic: characters and systems! This is where our story begins…
#writingadvice #characterwork #WorldBuilding #novelsystems
Our first topic: characters and systems! This is where our story begins…
#writingadvice #characterwork #WorldBuilding #novelsystems
World-Building & Roleplay
Part 1: Characters & Systems In Writing – The two novel-writing techniques we’re aiming to examine through the lens of roleplay in later parts
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
This isn’t a glitch in the Matrix, after the brief intro of the first post, Part 1 is ready and waiting!
Our first topic: characters and systems! This is where our story begins…
#writingadvice #characterwork #WorldBuilding #novelsystems
Our first topic: characters and systems! This is where our story begins…
#writingadvice #characterwork #WorldBuilding #novelsystems
There’s a new series hot off the press, this time we’re delving into the mysteries and wonders of how roleplaying principles can change your character work into something truly dynamic!
#writingadvice #roleplayinggames #characterwork
#writingadvice #roleplayinggames #characterwork
World-Building & Roleplay
Introduction: Societies & Cultures As Character Backgrounds — a.k.a. what roleplaying and video games taught me about character creation for novels
open.substack.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
There’s a new series hot off the press, this time we’re delving into the mysteries and wonders of how roleplaying principles can change your character work into something truly dynamic!
#writingadvice #roleplayinggames #characterwork
#writingadvice #roleplayinggames #characterwork
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You’ve unlocked the 20,000 unread emails achievement.
It seems that you’ve opened this email, which means you’re expecting something.
In the event that we find something, we will put it in the Something Placeholder.
Stay tuned!
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You’ve unlocked the 20,000 unread emails achievement.
It seems that you’ve opened this email, which means you’re expecting something.
In the event that we find something, we will put it in the Something Placeholder.
Stay tuned!
[Something]
October 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Congratulations!
You’ve unlocked the 20,000 unread emails achievement.
It seems that you’ve opened this email, which means you’re expecting something.
In the event that we find something, we will put it in the Something Placeholder.
Stay tuned!
[Something]
You’ve unlocked the 20,000 unread emails achievement.
It seems that you’ve opened this email, which means you’re expecting something.
In the event that we find something, we will put it in the Something Placeholder.
Stay tuned!
[Something]
I don’t think enough writers are given fair warning about how inspiration can sometimes feel like herding cats—you’re trying to focus on one thing, but all these other good ideas are howling for your attention!
October 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I don’t think enough writers are given fair warning about how inspiration can sometimes feel like herding cats—you’re trying to focus on one thing, but all these other good ideas are howling for your attention!
I've put all my I Have Too Many Drafts! posts into one long (really long) compilation post for your reading convenience!
Next week's topic is already being outlined, so stay tuned, and keep writing, friends! (Yes, that's my crazy, exhausted face.)
#writingadvice #WritingTips #drafts #mythopoesis
Next week's topic is already being outlined, so stay tuned, and keep writing, friends! (Yes, that's my crazy, exhausted face.)
#writingadvice #WritingTips #drafts #mythopoesis
I Have Too Many Drafts, The Compilation!
All the shop talk goodies on Discarding, Recycling, Refining, and Deconstructing writing in one post for your convenience.
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:19 PM
I've put all my I Have Too Many Drafts! posts into one long (really long) compilation post for your reading convenience!
Next week's topic is already being outlined, so stay tuned, and keep writing, friends! (Yes, that's my crazy, exhausted face.)
#writingadvice #WritingTips #drafts #mythopoesis
Next week's topic is already being outlined, so stay tuned, and keep writing, friends! (Yes, that's my crazy, exhausted face.)
#writingadvice #WritingTips #drafts #mythopoesis
Hot off the press! This one has a lot of brainfood, so I’ll be revisiting some of these topics in more detail.
In the meantime, enjoy your bi-weekly dish of inspiration—this time we’re deconstructing inspiration itself!
#WritingAdvice #SelfEditing #Rewriting #Inspiration #Originality #Mythopoesis
In the meantime, enjoy your bi-weekly dish of inspiration—this time we’re deconstructing inspiration itself!
#WritingAdvice #SelfEditing #Rewriting #Inspiration #Originality #Mythopoesis
I Have Too Many Drafts! Part 4.
The Minutiae Of Channeling Inspiration
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September 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Hot off the press! This one has a lot of brainfood, so I’ll be revisiting some of these topics in more detail.
In the meantime, enjoy your bi-weekly dish of inspiration—this time we’re deconstructing inspiration itself!
#WritingAdvice #SelfEditing #Rewriting #Inspiration #Originality #Mythopoesis
In the meantime, enjoy your bi-weekly dish of inspiration—this time we’re deconstructing inspiration itself!
#WritingAdvice #SelfEditing #Rewriting #Inspiration #Originality #Mythopoesis
New shop talk is officially here: today, we're looking at more refined cutting in the name of the greater plot. This is about discarding good writing and how it can help bring a manuscript into focus.
Thoughts?
#WritingTips #writingadvice #drafts #FirstDraft #editing #plotting #manuscriptediting
Thoughts?
#WritingTips #writingadvice #drafts #FirstDraft #editing #plotting #manuscriptediting
I Have Too Many Drafts! Part 3.
Cutting In The Name Of The Greater Plot
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September 10, 2025 at 11:05 AM
New shop talk is officially here: today, we're looking at more refined cutting in the name of the greater plot. This is about discarding good writing and how it can help bring a manuscript into focus.
Thoughts?
#WritingTips #writingadvice #drafts #FirstDraft #editing #plotting #manuscriptediting
Thoughts?
#WritingTips #writingadvice #drafts #FirstDraft #editing #plotting #manuscriptediting
I have a new writing advice post: this time, we're exploring what to do with cut material!
My Secret Project produces a *lot* of cut drafts, so I have plenty to say on this topic.
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Drafts #Scraps #WritersBlock
My Secret Project produces a *lot* of cut drafts, so I have plenty to say on this topic.
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Drafts #Scraps #WritersBlock
I Have Too Many Drafts! Part 2.
How Scrap Material Shapes A World
open.substack.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I have a new writing advice post: this time, we're exploring what to do with cut material!
My Secret Project produces a *lot* of cut drafts, so I have plenty to say on this topic.
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Drafts #Scraps #WritersBlock
My Secret Project produces a *lot* of cut drafts, so I have plenty to say on this topic.
Check it out, and let me know what you think!
#WritingAdvice #WritingTips #Drafts #Scraps #WritersBlock
I’m launching a developer journal while I’m working on my novel where I discuss cool #writing topics.
Come check out my latest shop talk advice post in the first series: I Have Too Many Drafts! Let’s talk about why #discarding helps.
#WritingTips #WritingAdvice #Drafts #FirstDrafts #WritersBlock
Come check out my latest shop talk advice post in the first series: I Have Too Many Drafts! Let’s talk about why #discarding helps.
#WritingTips #WritingAdvice #Drafts #FirstDrafts #WritersBlock
I Have Too Many Drafts! Part 1.
How Does Discarding Good Writing Help?
open.substack.com
August 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I’m launching a developer journal while I’m working on my novel where I discuss cool #writing topics.
Come check out my latest shop talk advice post in the first series: I Have Too Many Drafts! Let’s talk about why #discarding helps.
#WritingTips #WritingAdvice #Drafts #FirstDrafts #WritersBlock
Come check out my latest shop talk advice post in the first series: I Have Too Many Drafts! Let’s talk about why #discarding helps.
#WritingTips #WritingAdvice #Drafts #FirstDrafts #WritersBlock
I want every young woman to have the same WoT adventures I did and to grow up knowing that they’re powerful Aes Sedai. I want every queer kid to know that their adventures are epic. I want to see a reflection of a world that isn’t just about white folks. IDIC!
#WotWednesday #SaveWOT #WheelofTime
#WotWednesday #SaveWOT #WheelofTime
May 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I want every young woman to have the same WoT adventures I did and to grow up knowing that they’re powerful Aes Sedai. I want every queer kid to know that their adventures are epic. I want to see a reflection of a world that isn’t just about white folks. IDIC!
#WotWednesday #SaveWOT #WheelofTime
#WotWednesday #SaveWOT #WheelofTime
I’ve blocked more people today than I have in the past year combined. Because people celebrating the end of #WheelofTime are not true fans in my eyes and my hot take is that only bigots have reason to celebrate.
May 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I’ve blocked more people today than I have in the past year combined. Because people celebrating the end of #WheelofTime are not true fans in my eyes and my hot take is that only bigots have reason to celebrate.
I admit I’ve canceled #Prime before but I’ve never done it so fast than after hearing that they plan to cancel #WheelofTime.
Screw that. I know it wasn’t the numbers or the ratings because season 3 was phenomenal.
Screw that. I know it wasn’t the numbers or the ratings because season 3 was phenomenal.
May 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I admit I’ve canceled #Prime before but I’ve never done it so fast than after hearing that they plan to cancel #WheelofTime.
Screw that. I know it wasn’t the numbers or the ratings because season 3 was phenomenal.
Screw that. I know it wasn’t the numbers or the ratings because season 3 was phenomenal.
While I’m working on my new articles, I’m obsessing over #WheelOfTime S03, but online discourse about it has been uhh… weird.
The most recent inane exchange: how I imagined the cast as a teenager reading the books. Because I love the casting choices. Which means I’m lying about my imagination. 🤌🏻
The most recent inane exchange: how I imagined the cast as a teenager reading the books. Because I love the casting choices. Which means I’m lying about my imagination. 🤌🏻
April 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
While I’m working on my new articles, I’m obsessing over #WheelOfTime S03, but online discourse about it has been uhh… weird.
The most recent inane exchange: how I imagined the cast as a teenager reading the books. Because I love the casting choices. Which means I’m lying about my imagination. 🤌🏻
The most recent inane exchange: how I imagined the cast as a teenager reading the books. Because I love the casting choices. Which means I’m lying about my imagination. 🤌🏻
What was your #Cole choice, Human or Spirit? Did the new Fade and spirit lore revealed in #Veilguard change your stance?
Character arcs like his are worth re-examining. His human path is popular, but if you need a reason to explore his spirit path in #Inquisition, here are 8 good ones!
#DragonAge
Character arcs like his are worth re-examining. His human path is popular, but if you need a reason to explore his spirit path in #Inquisition, here are 8 good ones!
#DragonAge
Dragon Age Inquisition: 8 Reasons To Make Cole More Spirit
There are a few reasons why players should make Cole more spirit than human in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and here are some of them.
gamerant.com
April 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
What was your #Cole choice, Human or Spirit? Did the new Fade and spirit lore revealed in #Veilguard change your stance?
Character arcs like his are worth re-examining. His human path is popular, but if you need a reason to explore his spirit path in #Inquisition, here are 8 good ones!
#DragonAge
Character arcs like his are worth re-examining. His human path is popular, but if you need a reason to explore his spirit path in #Inquisition, here are 8 good ones!
#DragonAge
You know who’s behind the pranks in #Inquisition, but do you know what #Sera is really about?
She might not be the right companion for some Inquisitors, but she comes in different flavors for different playthroughs!
#DragonAge
She might not be the right companion for some Inquisitors, but she comes in different flavors for different playthroughs!
#DragonAge
Dragon Age Inquisition: 7 Things That Make Sera A Compelling Character
Dragon Age: Inquisition's Sera may be thorny, but there are many reasons to fall in love with a character as compelling as her.
gamerant.com
April 1, 2025 at 4:41 AM
You know who’s behind the pranks in #Inquisition, but do you know what #Sera is really about?
She might not be the right companion for some Inquisitors, but she comes in different flavors for different playthroughs!
#DragonAge
She might not be the right companion for some Inquisitors, but she comes in different flavors for different playthroughs!
#DragonAge
Did you suspect all this about #Blackwall when you met him?
Here are some of the highlights about this notorious #Inquisition companion!
#DragonAge
Here are some of the highlights about this notorious #Inquisition companion!
#DragonAge
Dragon Age Inquisition: 9 Things That Make Blackwall A Compelling Character
Blackwall is one of the most compelling characters introduced in Dragon Age: Inquisition, and here are a few reasons why he deserves attention.
gamerant.com
March 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Did you suspect all this about #Blackwall when you met him?
Here are some of the highlights about this notorious #Inquisition companion!
#DragonAge
Here are some of the highlights about this notorious #Inquisition companion!
#DragonAge
It’s not everyone’s favorite and maybe you didn’t even try it because you heard things, but #Andromeda has some things going for it and romance is one of them!
#MassEffect
#MassEffect
Mass Effect Andromeda: Every Romance Option, Ranked
Although you'll be busy facing the threat of the Kett in Mass Effect Andromeda, there's still time for love, so we're ranking the romance options.
gamerant.com
March 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It’s not everyone’s favorite and maybe you didn’t even try it because you heard things, but #Andromeda has some things going for it and romance is one of them!
#MassEffect
#MassEffect
Reposted by Gwyvian Sedai
Everyone on the timeline right now after watching The Road to the Spear
#TheWheelOfTime
#TheWheelOfTime
March 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Everyone on the timeline right now after watching The Road to the Spear
#TheWheelOfTime
#TheWheelOfTime
A list of bests also needs its iconic and infamous worsts! The list is complete, until the next #MassEffect…
I wanted to include Shiala, too, but there’s no achievement for smooth flirting with the only green Asari in ME. I would have tried it!
I wanted to include Shiala, too, but there’s no achievement for smooth flirting with the only green Asari in ME. I would have tried it!
All Mass Effect Romances in the Franchise
The Mass Effect series is filled with romance options. Here's a look at some of the absolute best.
gamerant.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
A list of bests also needs its iconic and infamous worsts! The list is complete, until the next #MassEffect…
I wanted to include Shiala, too, but there’s no achievement for smooth flirting with the only green Asari in ME. I would have tried it!
I wanted to include Shiala, too, but there’s no achievement for smooth flirting with the only green Asari in ME. I would have tried it!
Season 3 Episode 1 of #TheWheelOfTime fan screening—so many thrills, no notes. The acting, the costumes, the set design, the plot machinations, all of it has me fangirling! Loved the Q&A and behind-the-scenes, too, everyone has such great insights into their characters—so excited for this season!
March 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Season 3 Episode 1 of #TheWheelOfTime fan screening—so many thrills, no notes. The acting, the costumes, the set design, the plot machinations, all of it has me fangirling! Loved the Q&A and behind-the-scenes, too, everyone has such great insights into their characters—so excited for this season!
Wondering whether a romanced Solas makes The Veilguard even better? Wonder no more! It’s worth it.
WARNING: this article has spoilers about #Solas!
#DragonAge #TheVeilguard
WARNING: this article has spoilers about #Solas!
#DragonAge #TheVeilguard
Dragon Age: The Veilguard: 8 Ways Solas’ Inquisition Romance Impacts The Plot
For players who romanced Solas in Dragon Age: Inquisition, Veilguard can offer some satisfying closure.
gamerant.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Wondering whether a romanced Solas makes The Veilguard even better? Wonder no more! It’s worth it.
WARNING: this article has spoilers about #Solas!
#DragonAge #TheVeilguard
WARNING: this article has spoilers about #Solas!
#DragonAge #TheVeilguard
