sciaus:

when the nightmares come (ao3 x)

Zhan Yao suffers from nightmares and can’t find a night’s sleep. At least, not until Bai Yutong has just the perfect idea:

“Physical closeness throughout the night helps the brain dealing with the stress presented by nightmares.”

Bai Yutong tells Zhan Yao.

He’s right.

redfeathered:

s.c.i.: when the nightmares come [3094 words – ao3]


“Physical closeness throughout the night helps the brain dealing with the stress presented by nightmares.”
Bai Yutong tells Zhan Yao

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in other news: I wrote another thing and am way too tired to sort out tumblr’s problems with links atm, sorry

you can search for it on ao3 or use the link in my profile
tumblr is a lovely garbage pit at the moment ♥

redfeathered:

s.c.i.: when the nightmares come [3094 words – ao3]


“Physical closeness throughout the night helps the brain dealing with the stress presented by nightmares.”
Bai Yutong tells Zhan Yao

~

in other news: I wrote another thing and am way too tired to sort out tumblr’s problems with links atm, sorry

you can search for it on ao3 or use the link in my profile
tumblr is a lovely garbage pit at the moment ♥

Revising Your Prose for Power and Punch

eternal-dannation:

eternal-dannation:

A chapter from Kaplan’s Revision that my intro to creative writing prof gave to me last year. Found it super helpful.

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Here’s some actually worthwhile writing advice that my intro to creative writing professor gave me like 4 years ago that I still use. (Also I’d recommend The Art of War for Writers, which I’ve also found to be a very good resource for people starting out)

behindthegrooves:

On this day in music history: December 1, 1979 – “I Wanna Be Your Lover” by Prince hits #1 on the Billboard R&B singles chart for 2 weeks, also peaking at #11 on the Hot 100 on January 26, 1980. Written and produced by Prince, it is the first chart topping single for the multi-talented Minneapolis born musician. Following his modestly successful debut album “For You”, Prince returns to the studio in the Spring of 1979 to record his sophomore release. Recording at Alpha Studios in Burbank, CA and Hollywood Sound in Hollywood, CA in April of 1979 (final overdubs and mixing in May and June 1979), Prince plays all of the instruments and performs all of the vocals, completing the project in just six weeks. Issued as the first single from his self-titled second album on August 24, 1979, “Lover” quickly becomes a break out hit on club dance floors and crossover to R&B then pop radio airplay. The single firmly establishes Prince as a commercially viable artist, laying the groundwork for his mainstream pop success in the 80’s and beyond. Two music videos are shot for “I Wanna Be Your Lover”. The more common and widely seen clip features Prince by himself, singing the song and playing guitar, bass, keyboards and drums. The second and rarer version not broadcast at the time, features the musician with his original band line up, including Andre Cymone (bass), Bobby Z. (drums), Dez Dickerson (guitar) and Gayle Chapman (keyboards). The success of the single leads to Prince making his first television appearance on The Midnight Special, and his only appearance on American Bandstand in January of 1980. During the latter show, the notoriously shy musician gives awkward responses when replying to host Dick Clark’s questions, leading to him not appearing on television again until performing on Saturday Night Live in February of 1981. “I Wanna Be Your Lover” is certified Gold in the US by the RIAA.