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Write Yourself Alive by serena-fe-murphy, literature

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Write Yourself Alive

Don't write like you're ashamed Write because you're alive Don't do it out of blame you've got nothing to hide Write your story Write out loud Make it bold and don't be weary do yourself proud Wright yourself a poem Spin yourself a tale to your enemies, you owe 'em while they wait for you to fail. So write because you mean it write yourself alive write like you own it it's what it takes to survive

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Manage and Schedule Journal Drafts in Studio by team, journal

Manage and Schedule Journal Drafts in Studio

Jan 14, 2025

Journal drafts are joining the party in the Studio! Previously, unfinished drafts of journals could only be found in the Posts tab on your Profile, but with this and a few other quality-of-life improvements, Studio is the one-stop place to manage needs of both your visual and written deviation drafts! Manage Journal Drafts In the Drafts section of your Studio, navigate to the "Journals" tab at the top, right next to "Media" and "Literature," and make any edits you need. Journal drafts are still available in their previous home in Profile > Posts > and selecting "Drafts" from the dropdown. Schedule Journals As with other types of content, you can now schedule journal drafts through your Studio. Simply go to Drafts > Journals > Click the “...” on the far right of the draft > Select "Schedule," and set your preferred publish time. You can also bulk schedule by checking the boxes to the left of each item and selecting from the "Edit" menu. Use Shift to Multi-Select Save time selecting

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Support

Apr 21, 2022

Check out the links below to get help from the DeviantArt Team or request new features! Got some feedback? We've got links for that, too! (There are no comments on this journal because it's not a monitored space get help or give feedback. Instead, let us know on one of the following links!) CONTACT SUPPORT The Help Desk is here for you! Get help from our mods and admin staff. GIVE FEEDBACK OR REQUEST NEW FEATURES Y'all have some great ideas. Let us know what you think so we can continue to evolve DeviantArt. Leaving your feedback through this link gets it seen. See the features currently being voted on ! CORE Need more informati...

Artist Interviews by team, journal

Artist Interviews

Mar 17, 2023

Get to know talented artists from the community and their work by reading featured interview journals! Fan Art Unleased: October 2023 Art Feature: A Guided Tour of Dark Academia Adoptable Creator Showcase: October 2023 Fan Art Unleashed: September 2023 Feature: Shading, Color Theory, and More Adoptable Creator Showcase: September 2023 Art Feature: Vaporwave - A Visual Journey Fan Art Unleashed: August 2023 Fan Art Unleased: July 2023 Art Feature: Inspire and Empower Resilience with AlexanderPaupoff Bringing new worlds and characters to life with Grimlai Feature: Drawing Humans and Undiscovered Art with BeckyKidus Creating the covers of Battle Dragons with Era7 Creating custom art for the voice of Goku Weekly Artist Interview: Nuhanotion Weekly Artist Interview: mercuryferns Weekly Artist Interview: vonnesaur Weekly Artist Interview: RHADS Weekly Artist Interview: Laovaan Weekly Artist Interview: Kyutsiii Weekly Artist Interview: burningmonk Weekly Artist Interview:

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Site Updates

Apr 19, 2022

So much is always changing at DeviantArt. This is a comprehensive list of product updates, site changes, and news related specifically to the DeviantArt website and its features. 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 2025 May 12th, 2025 | Gift exclusives to your supporters! April 1st, 2025 | Improved image display options and simplified navigation March 25th, 2025 | A new Recommended for You feed is being tested March 18th, 2025 | Introducing DeviantArt Draw in comments! March 11th, 2025 | Sell your deviations as Exclusives and Premium downloads privately February 26th, 2025 | Improvements to Studio for manage content & frequently used actions February 25th, 2025 | Sellers: Access users who've purchased Premium Downloads & Galleries February 25th, 2025 | Display options now available in presets February 13th, 2025 | The thumbnail grid view in Sta.sh (and across Studio)

Resources by team, journal

Resources

Apr 19, 2022

Open up a box of inspiration and snag some free digital art tools! These resources are perfect for whatever artistic endeavor you may find yourself taking on. TUTORIALS Don't be afraid to try something new! Simple, step-by-step tutorials from incredible deviants. This month's tutorial: WEEKLY COMMUNITY ART TIP Every week we highlight a piece of educational content from the community! CREATIVE CRATES Free download packs from some of your favorite artists, paired with insights and a spectacular piece of art. See them all here. See all resources. Looking for information on updates or support?

Featured DeviantArt Events by team, journal

Featured DeviantArt Events

Apr 19, 2022

Give Bee badges to art that has you buzzing! by team, journal

Give Bee badges to art that has you buzzing!

May 1, 2025

When you find a deviation or comment that’s buzz-worthy during the month of May, give it a limited-time Bee badge! If you give 20 badges before the end of the month, you’ll also get a Sweet as Honey badge for your profile! How to give the Bee badge: It’s easy to award Bee badges to deviations and comments! Just click the icon beneath the deviation or comment, select the Bee badge from the modal, and click “Award Badge.” Each badge costs 1 gem, so everyone can spread the love! Need more gems? Upgrade to Core Membership to get additional gems granted each week! Join the Conversation What single artwork can always make you want to talk about it? Share a deviation you’ve found recently that you consider buzz-worthy in your comment! As always, please keep the Etiquette Policy in mind when leaving a comment.

Use multi-image deviations to delightfully display by team, journal

Use multi-image deviations to delightfully display

Feb 17, 2025

Multi-image deviations can be utilized in so many different ways and accommodate a wide variety of artist stories. You're bound to be inspired by one of the methods below that you might not have considered! Browse through the wide range of unique styles, and upload a multi-image deviation using your own creations! Share sketch dumps, WIPs, concept art, and even the journey from idea to the final work of art all in a single deviation. The whole is more than the sum of its parts! WORK IN PROGRESS CONCEPT ART Comic strips seem like a natural application for multi-image deviations, but they're also perfect for narrative-driven sequences, step-by-step visual guides, and more! Gone is the need to constantly post and update your and links! COMICS STEP-BY-STEP SEQUENCES ANIMATED Ever have trouble deciding between backgrounds, poses, or details because they're each amazing in their own unique way? Fret no more, because, with multi-image deviations

A few small updates are being made to improve image display options and simplify navigation. Bulk edit watermark and image size settingsThe “Edit Watermark” option for bulk changes is now “Edit display options." This updated screen now lets you select image size in addition to watermark preferences, similar to how display options work in presets. Scheduled submissions The Scheduled page has moved from the left navigation to the 4th tab in Drafts. (On mobile, it remains in the top navigation.) These changes help you streamline image submission and better organize your Studio for future updates.

Apr 1, 2025