[#WIPJoy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPJoy) peeps! Those lines about grief or longing were amazing. Heavy and beautiful! I loved day 17! Okay, day 18! Tell me which of your characters gets your main character best. pic.twitter.com/iUKWKAkoIi
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 18, 2018
That would be Dana, the 4-armed naga and The Outpost’s mechanic. She’s kind of the Mom Friend of the group, and she ends up counterbalancing Justine quite well.
This Wednesday's [#ProtagProverbs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProtagProverbs) is in honor of my upcoming short story, Lightless. #shamelessPromo
— K.T. Ivanrest (@KTIvanrest) October 16, 2018
Better to light a candle than . . . pic.twitter.com/GyX9u0Pi0C
Kiki: “Why not an LED flashlight?”
Sarah: “It’s a metaphor, Kiki.”
Kiki: plays clip from *The Avengers with audio dubbed as indicated* “I recognize the council has made a [metaphor], but given that it’s a stupid-ass [metaphor], I’ve elected to ignore it.”
Hello [#WIPJoy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPJoy) peeps! I LOVED hearing about your mc's happy places yesterday! There were SO many different ones, and it showcased so many differences! 💖 Today let's switch gears. Share a line about grief or longing. pic.twitter.com/l0vSgVw4Qu
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 17, 2018
“I don’t know if I can do this,” Justine said finally. “I want to; you guys are the best, but…”
Dana shook her head. “It’s really not for everyone.” She scoffed. “I’ve lost count of how many people back home I’ve tried to recruit out here, but…”
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— Stealth (@HCStealth) October 16, 2018
Easily one of the most polished games I’ve played in recent memory. Go get it if you’re at all interested!
@altonbrown Could I sous vide the steak at 120° instead of the trip to the 200° oven? #GoodEatsReloaded
TBH, risotto is a relaxing thing to make. 💖
— S.D. Grimm ([@SDGrimmAuthor](https://twitter.com/SDGrimmAuthor)) October 16, 2018
One of these days I’ll actually try making it 😅
Guys, you had some amazing ways of comparing your characters to art today! I was so intrigued by them!! Now, let's talk your main character's happy place. Where is it? What's it like? Can't wait to hear! [#WIPJoy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPJoy) day 16. pic.twitter.com/KFzoDXtoLN
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 16, 2018
Sort of building off yesterday: Justine’s happy place is when she can hyperfixate on something fun and challenging. No looming deadline, no slogging, just her and a pan and some good ingredients.
If she’s trying to relax, she’ll make risotto. 😆
I hope you had a wonderful weekend, #WIPjoy peeps! I am excited to start Character Soul Week with you! Today, let's talk other art forms. What genres of art, poetry, or music describe your main characters? pic.twitter.com/gaFRARIcZH
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 15, 2018
Justine is probably either speed metal or EDM: if she can ride the wave she’s unstoppable, but if she falls behind the whole thing turns into noise.
#WIPjoy 13-14: I've finished two WIPs since this started. They made me stronger mostly because they entertained me through some bad patches. I hope they entertain other people, too.
— K.M. Carroll ([@netraptor01](https://twitter.com/netraptor01)) October 14, 2018
Well, Nell’s raiding of Golden Age-era music and flash cartoons certainly entertained me. 😁
Let's finish out Story Power Week strong, shall we? Tell us how writing your story has made you stronger. #WIPjoy pic.twitter.com/uce7cZckzJ
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 13, 2018
Putting these characters in strange situations, asking them these questions, helps me understand myself better.
Back in high school, writing my self-insert fanfics helped me, in a way, discover who I wanted to be. 15 years later, that’s still true to an extent.
Super excited to announce the launch of my monster girls sticker set! For all of your spooky cute chat needs ✨ #gorgon #sphinx #vampire #werewolf #stickers https://t.co/zqMT2Kh5fY
— Courtney Godbey (@courtneygodbey) October 12, 2018
Favorite thing about the AirPods so far: headphones don’t get tangled in my pocket.
Mwahahahaha! Today, let's talk villains. 😏 How is yours like you? #WIPjoy Day 12. pic.twitter.com/k2OO7bj965
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 12, 2018
Stanley, Justine’s current boss, had a dream of running his own business. Today, it’s a sustainable business. It’s hard work, but it’s incredibly fulfilling to him.
And while I may not want to run a restaurant, the “work for yourself” dream never really seems to die…
*screams* pic.twitter.com/mwu1RelOX3
— 💊 Doctor Miawoo (@MiagoArts) September 16, 2018
TFW it doesn’t work and no one knows why.
I had a lot of fun reading your lines on effort and triumph today! Today let's talk strengths and weaknesses. Do your characters have any weaknesses that could be turned into strengths? [#WIPJoy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPJoy) Day 11. pic.twitter.com/6ZTr69r4Vt
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 11, 2018
Justine is constantly questioning herself. Right now it gets in the way a lot, but if she can learn to channel it into constructive self-criticism, it should help her a lot!
(Am I projecting? Yes.)
Let's talk triumphs! Our characters go through all the lows and highs. And sometimes we are very evil to them. But we love when they have moments of triumph. They mirror our own, they give hope and encouragement. So share some lines that show triumphs! [#WIPJoy](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WIPJoy) #1linewed pic.twitter.com/BOrPpe5IIp
— S.D. Grimm (@SDGrimmAuthor) October 10, 2018
“All I did was make a sauce,” Justine said quietly.
Sam leaned over the island. “Chef Justine,” he said just as quietly, “you and I both know that’s not true.”
Some fashion for this Wednesday's [#ProtagProverbs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProtagProverbs)!
— K.T. Ivanrest (@KTIvanrest) October 9, 2018
If the shoe fits, . . . pic.twitter.com/rscmLnnR8U
Celeste: “Own it.
Celeste: “Don’t like it? Then work on changing your shoe size.”
Justine: “So… shoe size matters?” 😏
Celeste: 🤦♀️
We did it! https://t.co/2IACdBOlwW
— Hank Green - 🗽🤖 (@hankgreen) October 10, 2018
Never have I been prouder to kind of be a millennial.
Chasing that affiliate status! https://t.co/fV9X580hYL
— Designated(t)Witter (@DesignatedWittR) October 9, 2018
Give @britthildreth some love! It’s your Destiny (2 Forsaken)!