jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian
"it's not easy being old"

Jackson // they/them // 22 // nonbinary, demisexual

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jax-the-oregonian
3 months ago

i think we as a society need to use cell phones/laptops/cars/backpacks to flesh out characters

jax-the-oregonian
3 months ago

Writing Character Accents in Fiction

Hey there, thanks for the question! I speak English as a second language; most English speakers I encounter aren’t native (yes, including fictional people); thus, this is a concern I’ve explored personally when I write. 

I think the core principle regarding accent writing is this: it shouldn’t be distracting. 

For the same reasons why Stephen King prescribes the basic dialogue tag “said” rather than fancier alternatives like “whispered”, “shouted” or “screeched”, dialogue must be first and foremost easy to read. It must flow like a real conversation – the pace and tone are a lot more important than how specific words are being pronounced by the character. 

Focus on what effect the accent has:

Using adjectives to describe their voice in general. Different types of English (American, British, Australian, etc.) will give off a different vibe, also partly dependent on how your character speaks in general:

Lilting: Having a smooth rise and falling quality; sing-song like. Welsh accent is often described as singing. 

Posh: from a high social class. This is the term generally used to describe the upper-class British accent.

Nasal: this happens when the sound goes through somebody’s nose when they’re speaking. North American accents are more nasal than, say, British pronunciations. 

Brash: harsh, loud, indicative of sounding a little rude. 

Slur: speaking indistinctly; words merging into one another.

Using metaphors.

Her voice was cotton and fluffy clouds. 

When he spoke, the ‘r’s scratched the insides of his throat. 

Mentioning their accent with a brief example(s). 

“Would you like to drink some wine?” she said, though her Indian accent gave extra vibration to her ‘w’s and ‘r’s, making the words sound more like ‘vould you like to drrrink some vine’.

“I want some chocolate.” His syllables were choppy and ‘l’s rather flat, saying ‘cho-ko-lit’. 

Some Tips:

Don’t phonically spell out everything. Perhaps give a few examples in the beginning, but stick to standard English spellings. 

Pay attention to word choice, slang, and colloquialisms. 

An Australian person would say “tram”, not “trolley; “runners” instead of “sneakers”

A Canadian may refer to a “fire hall” – what Americans call a firehouse or fire station

If your character comes from a non-Enligsh background:

Use vocabulary from other languages. 

“What time was the exam, ah? Two o’clock? Jiayou!” → putting “ah” or “la” at the end of sentences + Jiayou means “break a leg” in Singlish. 

“I can’t believe that 4-year-olds have their own SNS accounts now.” → “SNS” is short for “social networking service”, a term used to refer to social media in Korea. This would a subtle difference – even though it isn’t technically Korean at all!

Transpose grammar from different languages. 

For example, in French, plural nouns take plural adjectives (whereas in English, you would speak of ‘white cars’, not ‘whites cars’).

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jax-the-oregonian
3 months ago

12 Emotional Wounds in Fiction Storys

Betraying a Loved One. Your character made a choice, and it backfired, badly. They betrayed someone close to them, maybe on purpose, maybe by accident. Now, the guilt’s eating them alive. They might try to fix things, but can they even make up for what they did?

Guilt Over a Past Mistake. They made a mistake, one that cost someone else. Maybe it was reckless, maybe it was a dumb decision, but now it haunts them. They can’t stop thinking about it, and no matter how hard they try to make things right, the past keeps pulling them back.

Survivor’s Guilt. Imagine surviving something awful, an accident, a disaster, but someone else didn’t make it. Now your character is stuck asking, “Why me? Why am I still here?” They push people away, convinced they don’t deserve to be happy or even alive.

Feeling Powerless. Your character is trapped, maybe in an abusive home, a toxic relationship, or just in life itself. They feel stuck, with no control over their own future.

Being Wrongly Accused. They didn’t do it. But no one believes them. Your character has been falsely accused of something serious, maybe even a crime and now they’re fighting to clear their name. It’s not just about proving their innocence, though. They’re also battling the pain of being abandoned by people who were supposed to stand by them.

Public Humiliation. They’ve just been humiliated in front of everyone, maybe it’s a video gone viral, or they were betrayed by someone they trusted. Now, they can’t even look people in the eye.

Living in Someone’s Shadow. No matter what they do, it’s never enough. Someone else, a sibling, a friend, a partner, always shines brighter. They feel stuck in that person’s shadow, invisible and overlooked.

Abandoning a Dream. They had big dreams, but somewhere along the way, life got in the way, and now they’ve given up. Maybe it was because of fear or circumstances beyond their control, but the loss of that dream has left them feeling empty.

Childhood Trauma. Something happened to them when they were young, something painful that still affects them today. Whether it was abuse, neglect, or a significant loss, the trauma follows them into adulthood, shaping how they see themselves and the world.

Being an Outsider. They’ve never felt like they fit in, whether because of their background, their personality, or something else. They long for acceptance but fear they’ll never find it.

Struggling with Addiction. They’re caught in a destructive cycle, whether it’s with substances, behaviors, or even people. The shame and struggle to break free from addiction are real and raw.

Living with Chronic Illness. They’re living with a chronic illness or disability, and it’s not just the physical challenges that weigh them down, it’s the emotional toll, too. Maybe they feel isolated, or like they’re a burden to others.

jax-the-oregonian
3 months ago

STOP DOING THIS IN INJURY FICS!!

Bleeding:

Blood is warm. if blood is cold, you’re really fucking feverish or the person is dead. it’s only sticky after it coagulates.

It smells! like iron, obv, but very metallic. heavy blood loss has a really potent smell, someone will notice.

Unless in a state of shock or fight-flight mode, a character will know they’re bleeding. stop with the ‘i didn’t even feel it’ yeah you did. drowsiness, confusion, pale complexion, nausea, clumsiness, and memory loss are symptoms to include.

blood flow ebbs. sometimes it’s really gushin’, other times it’s a trickle. could be the same wound at different points.

it’s slow. use this to your advantage! more sad writer times hehehe.

Stab wounds:

I have been mildly impaled with rebar on an occasion, so let me explain from experience. being stabbed is bizarre af. your body is soft. you can squish it, feel it jiggle when you move. whatever just stabbed you? not jiggly. it feels stiff and numb after the pain fades. often, stab wounds lead to nerve damage. hands, arms, feet, neck, all have more motor nerve clusters than the torso. fingers may go numb or useless if a tendon is nicked.

also, bleeding takes FOREVER to stop, as mentioned above.

if the wound has an exit wound, like a bullet clean through or a spear through the whole limb, DONT REMOVE THE OBJECT. character will die. leave it, bandage around it. could be a good opportunity for some touchy touchy :)

whump writers - good opportunity for caretaker angst and fluff w/ trying to manhandle whumpee into a good position to access both sites

Concussion:

despite the amnesia and confusion, people ain’t that articulate. even if they’re mumbling about how much they love (person) - if that’s ur trope - or a secret, it’s gonna make no sense. garbled nonsense, no full sentences, just a coupla words here and there.

if the concussion is mild, they’re gonna feel fine. until….bam! out like a light. kinda funny to witness, but also a good time for some caretaking fluff.

Fever:

you die at 110F. no 'oh no his fever is 120F!! ahhh!“ no his fever is 0F because he’s fucking dead. you lose consciousness around 103, sometimes less if it’s a child. brain damage occurs at over 104.

ACTUAL SYMPTOMS:

sluggishness

seizures (severe)

inability to speak clearly

feeling chilly/shivering

nausea

pain

delirium

symptoms increase as fever rises. slow build that secret sickness! feverish people can be irritable, maybe a bit of sass followed by some hurt/comfort. never hurt anybody.

ALSO about fevers - they absolutely can cause hallucinations. Sometimes these alter memory and future memory processing. they're scary shit guys.

fevers are a big deal! bad shit can happen! milk that till its dry (chill out) and get some good hurt/comfort whumpee shit.

keep writing u sadistic nerds xox love you

ALSO I FORGOT LEMME ADD ON:

YOU DIE AT 85F

sorry I forgot. at that point for a sustained period of time you're too cold to survive.

pt 2

jax-the-oregonian
4 months ago
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian
4 months ago
*jazz Hands* Welsh Miku

*jazz hands* welsh miku

jax-the-oregonian
4 months ago
Irish Hatsune Miku.

Irish Hatsune Miku.

jax-the-oregonian
4 months ago

I just realized that I was 9 in the third grade when twilight came out… does this mean I’m old (I’m 22 almost 23)???

jax-the-oregonian
4 months ago
Refseek.com
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www.worldcat.org/

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link.springer.com

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http://bioline.org.br/

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repec.org

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science.gov

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pdfdrive.com

jax-the-oregonian
5 months ago

art history nerd here! when the notre dame burned a few years ago, the most damaged area was the roof. y'know who has a very extensive 3D model of the roof? ubisoft, for assassin's creed! ubisoft has been very involved in the restoration of the notre dame, pledging over half a million euros in support. so yep, that is most likely an assassin's creed dude carrying the olympic torch!

jax-the-oregonian
5 months ago
God Forbid 5000 Year Old Girls Do Anything

god forbid 5000 year old girls do anything

jax-the-oregonian
5 months ago

I MADE THIS FOR MYSELF AND I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW

however, for mine i only had frozen broccoli so i threw it in with the potatoes (a mixer works great for breaking to potatoes down!) and added corn (we had leftover cobs from a barbecue the other day)

also, didnt realize i forgot the heavy cream until now

I MADE THIS FOR MYSELF AND I CAN DIE HAPPY NOW

every time i see those posts like ‘what food from a show did YOU always wanna try’ i go lol none? but i just remembered im a liar

image

i always wanted the fucking soup brock made in the pokemon anime

jax-the-oregonian
5 months ago
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.
I Turn To Ares.

I turn to Ares.

Thanks to Tyler Miles Lockett who allowed me to draw inspiration from his ARES piece for page 2! Look at his etsy page it's SICK

⚔️ If you want to read some queer retelling of arturian legends have a look at my webtoon

jax-the-oregonian
9 months ago

I don’t have time to draw it right now but while driving home from the winco I saw a happy mustached man pedaling a bike, towing a cart built to look like a chariot, inside of which stood what I can only imagine was his completely expressionless 13 year old in a makeshift corinthian helmet

jax-the-oregonian
9 months ago
Speechless. The Pose. The Expression. This Should Be A Painting.

speechless. the pose. the expression. this should be a painting.

jax-the-oregonian
9 months ago
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"

jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"

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jax-the-oregonian
9 months ago

I refuse to be used by fucking people who remember I exist when is convenient to them 🗣🗣🗣

jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago
jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago
jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago

for all the sprite lovers, do you like sprite from the store or the mcdonalds sprite?

jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago
jax-the-oregonian - "it's not easy being old"
jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago

Many of us are disappointed in the driver's comments regarding the Horner sexual harassment case, myself included. With the exception of Lewis, every single driver has essentially said 'oh well, i don't care, I'm just here to race' and sounded ignorant at best and downright misogynistic at worst (the worst offenders have to be Checo and Ricciardo imho).

It's pretty likely the drivers were told what they had to say by their PR teams and stay out of what is happening as much as possible- however, the PR teams just made them sound idiotic. The drivers have a social responsibility as public figures to call out sexual harassment, especially when they race with F1 academy and many women also look up to these men.

Sadly, the vast majority of men are at least covertly misogynistic due to the patriarchal system where sexism is excused and sometimes even encouraged, and some of which don't even realise that they are. This does not mean that men can be excused for their shitty misogynistic behaviour however. They need to be held accountable, educate themselves and do better. This does not mean you can't support who you want but bear in mind a rich, privileged man will almost always harbour discriminatory thoughts and opinions.

jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago

We all want to go back to focus on and talk about racing. That is why we are here.

BUT WE CANT until we get transparency and empathy. Until we now women are safe and listened to. The Sport should own up to its own promises. We Race As One should not be an empty Phrase.

The hashtag WeRaceAsOne is going around on Twitter. If you feel like you at least need to say something join in.

We All Want To Go Back To Focus On And Talk About Racing. That Is Why We Are Here.
jax-the-oregonian
10 months ago

We all want to go back to focus on and talk about racing. That is why we are here.

BUT WE CANT until we get transparency and empathy. Until we now women are safe and listened to. The Sport should own up to its own promises. We Race As One should not be an empty Phrase.

The hashtag WeRaceAsOne is going around on Twitter. If you feel like you at least need to say something join in.

We All Want To Go Back To Focus On And Talk About Racing. That Is Why We Are Here.