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note to self: i’ll be there for you, always

written june 6, 2021. Photo by Kristine Cinate on Unsplash I have always looked for myself in other people. I think the idea was that they would somehow hold the pieces of me that I felt were missing. That maybe, if I wrapped my identity up in theirs enough, we would somehow make a whole person. It's not healthy to live like this, but I did it anyway — burning through relationships and searching for something I couldn't quite name. It was never enough, not to be myself, but it was never enough to latch my identity to other people, either. I got close, several times — I thought I had reached the pinnacle of self discovery. I thought I had completed myself. But in the end, relying on other people to help build yourself is never a viable way to do things. It's only recently that I've started to become comfortable with the idea of being enough, as I am, on my own. Several years ago, in this same position, I would have searched for another person to attach my identity onto,...

Beautiful People: March Edition


Greetings, writerlings!

After three awesome months of Beautiful Books, a New Year's writing goals themed Beautiful People, and a Valentine's themed Beautiful People, I am here to announce that this Beautiful People is themed around... nothing. And I'm actually kind of excited about it!


While I really love doing themed BPs, I also love mixing it up and doing random questions. But first...

What is Beautiful People?
Beautiful People is a blog meme hosted by myself and the ever-awesome Cait @ Paper Fury. Every month, we post ten questions to help you get to know your characters better. They can be elusive and enigmatic, but we hope every question we post brings you closer to the answers about your wonderful beautiful people (your characters). 

How do I join?
Just jump in! Snag the questions, post them on your blog, and come back to add your link! I also recommend checking out the posts of the other participants. It's a great way to make new friends.

Please also give Cait and I a link back--whether through a regular link, or these shiny blog buttons:





Now go forth and answer the random questions!


  1. What first inspired this character? Is there a person/actor you based them off?
  2. Describe their daily routine.
  3. If they joined your local high school, what clique would they fit into?
  4. Write a list of things they merely tolerate. Ex: certain people, foods, circumstances in their lives...
  5. How do they react in awkward silences?
  6. Can they swim? If so, how did they learn? 
  7. What is one major event that helped shape who they are?
  8. What things do they value most in life?
  9. Do they believe in giving other people second chances? Do they have any trust issues?
  10. Your character is having a rough day...what things do they do to make them happy again? Is there anyone they talk/interact with to get in a better mood?

What's been going on in your life? How's your WIP? Here's a fun tag I saw on Twitter: describe your WIP in three words in the comments!

Comments

  1. Yay! I'm writing the post on my blog now! These are amazing question, thank you so much! And also, my WIP in three words would have to be: Introverts. Zombies. Fandoms.

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  2. I linked! :) Although the themed BPs are fun, it's nice to have a normal one every once and a while. It leaves you more freedom in terms if the characters you choose, I think.
    I HAVE TOO MANY WIPS OKAY HOLD ON:

    High Fantasy WIP: Sorcery. Political intrigue.
    Dystopian WIP: Angel. Anarchy. Epic-code-names (shhhh I used hyphens it's one word.)
    Contemporary Fantasy WIP: Witches. Spirits. Covens.
    Contemporary Art WIP: Graffiti. Friendship drama.
    Steampunk WIP: Espionage. New Orleans.

    Ellie | On the Other Side of Reality

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  3. Linked! New at this, but totally enjoying it! Thanks for creating along with Cait such an awesome writing meme!

    ~L. @ Reading Against Time ♥

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