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it is completely possible to have a metaphor next to the real thing in fantasy. it's not "breaking" the metaphor. in fact, it often deepens it.
example:
discworld has metaphorical alcoholics (vampires) next to real alcoholics (sam vimes.) they don't like each other.
example:
discworld has metaphorical alcoholics (vampires) next to real alcoholics (sam vimes.) they don't like each other.
November 28, 2025 at 8:20 PM
it is completely possible to have a metaphor next to the real thing in fantasy. it's not "breaking" the metaphor. in fact, it often deepens it.
example:
discworld has metaphorical alcoholics (vampires) next to real alcoholics (sam vimes.) they don't like each other.
example:
discworld has metaphorical alcoholics (vampires) next to real alcoholics (sam vimes.) they don't like each other.
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It was Downey who coined the phrase in the LEVERAGE writers room “future episodes do not win out over present episodes”. Trust me, you’ll have more ideas. You’ll die full of them.
WRITING TIP, something simple but it catches many of us out: if you have a great/fun idea for your story, *use it now*.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
Don’t save your ideas for some nebulous other story you might write tomorrow. I promise you’ll have more.
Break your story’s status quo. Go a step further. Use the big idea.
November 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It was Downey who coined the phrase in the LEVERAGE writers room “future episodes do not win out over present episodes”. Trust me, you’ll have more ideas. You’ll die full of them.
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Eddie and Waylon (2/4)
Two generic outlast sketches and one from the fic “to be well” by tenuous (variant).
Bros, I’m so happy to know this fic still exists and that the author reposted (and finished!!!! 🥰) this work after being bullied offline years ago
Two generic outlast sketches and one from the fic “to be well” by tenuous (variant).
Bros, I’m so happy to know this fic still exists and that the author reposted (and finished!!!! 🥰) this work after being bullied offline years ago
July 29, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Eddie and Waylon (2/4)
Two generic outlast sketches and one from the fic “to be well” by tenuous (variant).
Bros, I’m so happy to know this fic still exists and that the author reposted (and finished!!!! 🥰) this work after being bullied offline years ago
Two generic outlast sketches and one from the fic “to be well” by tenuous (variant).
Bros, I’m so happy to know this fic still exists and that the author reposted (and finished!!!! 🥰) this work after being bullied offline years ago
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it's funny how very similar subcultures have no idea that each other exist. just saw a romantasy-inspired essay called "no one wants monster girls" and...
uh...
it is clear that the author did not type "monster girls" into google.
uh...
it is clear that the author did not type "monster girls" into google.
November 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
it's funny how very similar subcultures have no idea that each other exist. just saw a romantasy-inspired essay called "no one wants monster girls" and...
uh...
it is clear that the author did not type "monster girls" into google.
uh...
it is clear that the author did not type "monster girls" into google.
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More Tom and Ethan from Dangerous Savior: archiveofourown.org/works/204417...
This is the beat up version, Ethan is recovering from a beating he took from a biker gang, and Tom is helping him feel better :)
This is the beat up version, Ethan is recovering from a beating he took from a biker gang, and Tom is helping him feel better :)
November 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
More Tom and Ethan from Dangerous Savior: archiveofourown.org/works/204417...
This is the beat up version, Ethan is recovering from a beating he took from a biker gang, and Tom is helping him feel better :)
This is the beat up version, Ethan is recovering from a beating he took from a biker gang, and Tom is helping him feel better :)
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Unsolicited writing advice: no. 8075: There is no such thing as serious writing. There are only writers who take their work seriously, and those who don’t. Tragedy is no more “serious” than comedy. Children’s writing is no less “serious” than writing for adults. Good writing is wherever you find it.
October 20, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Unsolicited writing advice: no. 8075: There is no such thing as serious writing. There are only writers who take their work seriously, and those who don’t. Tragedy is no more “serious” than comedy. Children’s writing is no less “serious” than writing for adults. Good writing is wherever you find it.
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There are ofc counterexamples. One of the only hard-and-fast rules of writing is that it's technically possible to make damn near anything work.
But the real question is, WHY are you trying to make it work? What is this very heavy hammer bringing to your story? Why is it the right tool for the job?
But the real question is, WHY are you trying to make it work? What is this very heavy hammer bringing to your story? Why is it the right tool for the job?
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
There are ofc counterexamples. One of the only hard-and-fast rules of writing is that it's technically possible to make damn near anything work.
But the real question is, WHY are you trying to make it work? What is this very heavy hammer bringing to your story? Why is it the right tool for the job?
But the real question is, WHY are you trying to make it work? What is this very heavy hammer bringing to your story? Why is it the right tool for the job?
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Fancomic for Dangerous Savior: archiveofourown.org/works/204417...
November 13, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Fancomic for Dangerous Savior: archiveofourown.org/works/204417...