all the devils are here

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staff: Veep!

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Veep!

"Rules such as “Write what you know,” and “Show, don’t tell,” while doubtlessly grounded in good..."

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 17:09:19 -0400

“Rules such as “Write what you know,” and “Show, don’t tell,” while doubtlessly grounded in good sense, can be ignored with impunity by any novelist nimble enough to get away with it. There is, in fact, only one rule in writing fiction: Whatever works, works.”

- Tom Robbins (via writingquotes)

jammeke: maclays: creates aus where all the amazing lady characters mistreated by writers and fans...

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:43:21 -0400

jammeke:

maclays:

creates aus where all the amazing lady characters mistreated by writers and fans go around and kill everyone who’s ever wronged them (◕‿◕✿)

#all my headcanons go like this

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world-shaker: [leaves this here and backs away]

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:51:44 -0400

world-shaker:

[leaves this here and backs away]

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victoriousvocabulary: GREEK WORDS FOR LOVE There are a...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:09:07 -0400

victoriousvocabulary:

GREEK WORDS FOR LOVE

There are a few Greek words for love, as the Greek language distinguishes how the word is used. Ancient Greek has four distinct words for love: agápe, éros, philía, and storgē. However, as with other languages, it has been historically difficult to separate the meanings of these words. Nonetheless, the senses in which these words were generally used are given below:

• Agápe (ἀγάπη agápē) means “love,” such as in the term s’agapo (Σ’αγαπώ), which means “I love you.” In Ancient Greek, it often refers to a general affection or deeper sense of “true love” rather than the attraction suggested by “eros.” Agape is used in the biblical passage known as the “love chapter,” 1 Corinthians 13, and is described there and throughout the New Testament as sacrificial love. Agape is also used in ancient texts to denote feelings for one’s children and the feelings for a spouse, and it was also used to refer to a love feast. It can also be described as the feeling of being content or holding one in high regard. Agape was used by Christians to express the unconditional love of God.

• Éros (ἔρως érōs) is passionate love, with sensual desire and longing. The Modern Greek word “erotas” means “intimate love;” however, eros does not have to be sexual in nature. Eros can be interpreted as a love for someone whom you love more than the philia, love of friendship. It can also apply to dating relationships as well as marriage. Plato refined his own definition: Although eros is initially felt for a person, with contemplation it becomes an appreciation of the beauty within that person, or even becomes appreciation of beauty itself. Plato does not talk of physical attraction as a necessary part of love, hence the use of the word platonic to mean, “without physical attraction.” In the Symposium, the most famous ancient work on the subject, Plato has Socrates argue that eros helps the soul recall knowledge of beauty, and contributes to an understanding of spiritual truth, the ideal “Form” of youthful beauty that leads us humans to feel erotic desire — thus suggesting that even that sensually-based love aspires to the non-corporeal, spiritual plane of existence; that is, finding its truth, just like finding any truth, leads to transcendence. Lovers and philosophers are all inspired to seek truth through the means of eros.

• Philia (φιλία philía) means affectionate regard or friendship in both ancient and modern Greek. It is a dispassionate virtuous love, a concept developed by Aristotle. It includes loyalty to friends, family, and community, and requires virtue, equality and familiarity. In ancient texts, philos denoted a general type of love, used for love between family, between friends, a desire or enjoyment of an activity, as well as between lovers.

• Storge (στοργή storgē) means “affection” in ancient and modern Greek. It is natural affection, like that felt by parents for offspring. Rarely used in ancient works, and then almost exclusively as a descriptor of relationships within the family. It is also known to express mere acceptance or putting up with situations, as in “loving” the tyrant.

[Adam Martinakis] [Wikipedia Source]

…fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and lovers—hold them...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:43:38 -0400

…fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and lovers—hold them close, for the shadow of rome is upon us. We shall seek our destiny together, whatever the cost. Yet, let us not pass from memory those left absent from our arms—those who sacrificed their lives so that all may live free…

zuzzolek: The pain is never ending. It never goes away, never...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:17:38 -0400

zuzzolek:

The pain is never ending. It never goes away, never dies.

The Walking Dead: 10 heartbreaking moments

the-writers-ramblings: mythology series → the sons of darkness...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:52:00 -0400

the-writers-ramblings:

mythology series → the sons of darkness oneiroi [Ὄνειροι]

i walk outside when day becomes night
wishes appear through a sparkling sky

take this dance, whisper words in your ear
those that always filled me with fear

it brightens you up, come close to me
i’ll take you to my dream

requested by no-bird

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altercating-restivereckless: “The fervor of anti-Joffreyism is...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:09:20 -0400

altercating-restivereckless:

“The fervor of anti-Joffreyism is a testimony to Jack Gleeson’s brilliance as an actor, because Jack is one of the sweetest kids I’ve ever met. Maybe he’s so sweet because playing Joffrey allows him to unload all his malignant urges. But the real Jack is so far from King Joffrey that sometimes I worry a deranged fan might see him in a bookstore and take a swing at him.”

- David Benioff

ladyalaynestone: Random photos of Jack Gleeson looking pensive....

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:43:20 -0400

ladyalaynestone:

Random photos of Jack Gleeson looking pensive. [x]

dexter season 8 first new footage [x]

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:17:45 -0400

dexter season 8 first new footage [x]

I was ironborn. A son… a son of Pyke, of the islands.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 06:51:41 -0400

I was ironborn. A son… a son of Pyke, of the islands.

The problems of writing

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:26:12 -0400

agent257:

pitchblack-the-nightmare-king:

Having a Beginning

Having an Ending

But WHERE’S THE MIDDLE?!?

HOW DO I GET TO THE ENDING

WHAT IS A PLOT

WHAT ARE PLOT DETAILS

WHAT IS WRITING

And most importantly:

HOW DO I TITLE

prompts-and-pointers: babbleslime: Character development...

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:34:44 -0400

Plant's chart; he's an emotional little flower baby. He also places a lot of importance on physical things.

Quick's chart; Quick has a high need for spiritual fulfillment as well as social fulfillment.

prompts-and-pointers:

babbleslime:

Character development thing.

Plot points on this chart to represent how important these different aspects of a character’s life are to them. By doing that you can help determine what type of things your character deems to be most meaningful in their life, especially compared to others aspects.

A brief explanation of each aspect is below in case you’re confused about the meaning of any.

Physical Aspects

Strength: to have physical power and strength

Sex: to have sexual gratification and satisfaction

Possessions: to have objects and tangible things

Health: to have physical health and stability

Appearance: to have a good external appearance

Emotional Aspects

Love: to love and be loved, romantically or otherwise

Appreciation: to be appreciated by others

Attention: to be paid attention to

Security: to feel secure emotionally

Approval: to be approved by others

Social Aspects

Respect: to be respected

Friendship: to have friends

Intimacy: to be intimate with a partner or partners

Belongingness: to feel needed and belonged

Family: to be on good terms with/have a family

Spiritual Aspects

Inner peace: to be content with themselves

Purpose: to feel as though they are fulfilling a purpose

Self-sufficiency: to feel that they are able to provide for themselves

Growth: to feel as though they are growing and changing

Acceptance: to be able to accept themselves without consequence

This is an absolutely amazing exercise and I certainly recommend doing it.