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Colour Synonyms
Red
Cherry, rose, jam, merlot, garnet, crimson, ruby, beet, scarlet, wine, brick, apple, mahogany, blood, sangria, berry, currant, blush, candy, lipstick
Orange
Tangerine, marigold, cider, rust, ginger, tiger, fire, bronze, cantaloupe, apricot, clay, honey, carrot, squash, spice, marmalade, amber, sandstone
Yellow
Canary, gold, daffodil, flaxen, butter, lemon, mustard, corn, medallion, dandelion, fire, bumblebee, banana, butterscotch, honey, blond, pineapple, tuscan sun, dijon
Green
Chartreuse, juniper, sage, lime, fern, olive, emerald, pear, moss, shamrock, sea foam, pine, parakeet, mint, seaweed, pickle, pistachio, basil
Blue
Slate, sky, navy, indigo, cobalt, teal, ocean, peacock, azure. cerulean, lapis, spruce, stone, aegean, berry, denim, admiral, sapphire, arctic
Purple
Mauve, violet, boysenberry, lavender, plum, magenta, lilac, grape, periwinkle, sangria, eggplant, jam, iris, heather, amethyst, raisin, orchid,mulberry, wine
Pink
Rose, flamingo, fuchsia, punch, blush, watermelon, rouge, salmon, coral, peach, strawberry, rosewood, lemonade, taffy, bubblegum, ballet slipper, crepe, magenta, neon
Brown
Coffee, mocha, peanut, carob, hickory, wood, pecan, walnut, caramel, gingerbread, syrup, chocolate, tortilla, tawny, umber, cinnamon, penny, cedar
Black
Pebble, lead, coin, fossil, ebony, crow, charcoal, midnight, ink, raven, oil, grease, onyx, pitch, soot, sable, jet black, coal, metal, obsidian, jade, spider, leather
White
Pearl, alabaster, snow, ivory, cream, egg shell, cotton, chiffon, salt, lace, coconut, linen, bone, daisy, powder, frost, porcelain, parchment, rice
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Types of Endings
The 'correct' ending - a good ending is one that is in line with everything that has come before it. A logical and appropriate conclusion to what has already happened, tying up lose ends, ending character arcs, nothing that comes out of the blue.
The unpredictable ending - although your ending should male sense with what came before it, sudden or shocking plot twists often work, especially if you are aiming to write a series. Of course, an unpredictable ending doesn't have to include a massive plot twist, just something that readers wouldn't expect, something that will surprise them.
The dark ending - this type of ending can also work well if you're planning a sequel, leaving your main character completely alone, whether that is emotionally, or literally, makes your readers want to read whatever comes next. This type of ending also makes a triumphant moment, either in another book, or at the very end, much more emotional and rewarding for both your characters and your readers. This can also build up to a twist ending, in which the character isn't actually alone, and the other characters come in just in time to save the world, or finish whatever the main plot line of your story is.
The dead-end ending - if your story is character-driven, this type of ending can be especially useful. The whole story has been building up to one moment, where a character may be given a clear chance to turn their life around. But in the end, your character goes back to their old ways, whether this is a good thing or not is up to you though, this type of ending can often 'fix' negative character arcs, and also often provides a twist ending.
The interpretive ending - leave some room for your readers to interpret the ending as they choose. Some of the best story endings are open ended, leaving space for people to discuss, and think about what actually happened, or what your ending could mean.
The quick ending - by the title of this ending, it might sound quite cheap and not as good, but sometimes it's better to end your story quickly. After the huge climactic moment, don't spend too much time talking about what happens next, tie up lose ends quickly and leave the rest to your readers. Scenes that follow the climax can often be low tension and a bit boring, after a big battle, the readers don't really want to hear about how your characters sorted out the losing side.
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Pretty Words
noceur - one who stays up late
caim - an invisible circle of protection, drawn around the body with the hand, that reminds you that you are safe and loved, even in the darkest times
latibule - a hiding place-a place of safety and comfort
petrichor - the smell of the earth after it rains
abditory - a place into which you can disappear, also a place of hiding
nyctophilia - love of darkness of night- finding relaxation or comfort in the darkness
induratize - to make one's own heart hardened or resistant to someone's pleas or advances, or to the idea of love
hiraeth - a homesickness for a home you can't return to or that never was
lassitude - suffering from a lack of energy
aesthete - having sensitivity to beautiful things, especially art
reverie - a state of being pleasantly lost in your own thoughts
effleurer - to touch lightly or brush against
lucent - softly bright or radiantnuminous - describing an experience that makes you fearful yet fascinated, awed yet attracted—the powerful, personal feeling of being overwhelmed and inspired
scripturient - having a consuming passion to write
metanoia - the journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life
orphic - mysterious and entrancing; beyond ordinary understanding
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6 Types of Story Conflict
Person vs Person - Conflicts between friends, a romance story, or a more basic protagonist vs antagonist. This is the most common type of conflict used in fiction.
Person vs Nature - Conflict between characters and the environment, the protagonist being forced to survive in a hostile or unfamiliar environment.
Person vs Self - A conflict often secondary to another, a character struggles with things such as self-doubt and fear, adding depth to a character and story.
Person vs Society - Conflict between a character and the dominant society and social codes of their world.
Person vs Supernatural - Conflict between an individual or group and a paranormal, otherworldly, or otherwise unknown event of being
Person vs Technology - Conflict between characters and scientific discovery, often featuring AI or other creations turned evil.
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Tips for writers block
Work on other parts of your wip: you can do more planning, make some playlists, create moodboards for your characters, listen to your playlists for some inspiration, reread what you've already written, check your grammar and spelling.
Do other writing: write a poem, continue a side wip, write a short story, free write for a few minutes, just write whatever your brain comes up with.
Take a break: don't force yourself to write, do some exercise, go for a walk, have a nap, go people watching, do some brainstorming, read something, have a snack and a drink, play with a pet, talk to someone, just do something different, don't pressure yourself into writing and don't beat yourself up about not writing.
Change your space: go write in the garden, in the living room, a change of environment is often very helpful, remove all distractions, just ignore the world and have a go, and don't worry about whether your writing is good or not.
Make a routine: a very useful tip, and something that a lot of writers do, is to have a schedule. Have a set time everyday that you write during, your mind knows that it's time to write, and you can therefore be more creative, motivated, and faster at writing.
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The 7 Point Story Structure
The Hook - Draw readers in by explaining the protagonist's current situation. Their state of being at the start of the novel should be in contrast to what it will be when the novel finishes
Plot Point 1 - A "Call to adventure": a person, an idea, an inciting incident, ect. Something happens that sets everything in motion
Pinch Point 1 - Something goes wrong here or changes. Something happens that puts pressure on the main character, a raising of stakes
Midpoint - A "Turning Point": the main character becomes an active force in the story, whatever the main conflict may be, the protagonist decides to meet it head-on
Pinch Point 2 - Things go awry again, often something worse than the first pinch point. Also often involving a death, a betrayal, some sort of failure, ect.
Plot Point 2 - After the chaos of pinch point 2, the protagonist learns they've had the key to their problem the whole time, they figure out how to solve the main conflict
Resolution - The primary conflict of the story is resolved, often a final bit of character development. Ending with a changed protagonist, contrasting with who they were at the start of the novel
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Questions for character building
what is their full name?
how old are they?
what date and what time were they born?
what is their star sign/s and what does it show about them?
what is their personality type and what does it show about them?
what is their nationality?
where were they born?
how do they earn money?
how much do they earn?
where did/do they go to school?
what is their sexuality?
do they have any mental illnesses?
are they neurodivergent in any way?
what is their ethnicity?
what colour is their skin? does it change because of the seasons?
what is their build? e.g. skinny, plus size, athletic
how tall are they?
how much do they weigh?
what colour are their eyes?
what colour is their hair?
do they have any distingishable features? e.g. freckles, any birthmarks?
what do they sound like?
what gestures do they use? do they use their hands a lot while talking?
what is their daily routine?
Schooling, were they good at school? what parts of it?
what was their childhood like?
what was their dream job?
who was a role model to them as they grew up?
what is their greatest regret?
what is their saddest, happiest and clearest memory from their childhood?
do they have any skeletons in their closet?
what were the major turning points in their childhood?
what is the econmic status of their family?
give some basic information about their, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents
what are their realationships with their families like?
sketch out a small family tree
give some basic information about their, friends, significant other, enemy
how do they present themselves to others? what do strangers in the street, authority figures, friends, collegues think of them?
what is their role in the group dynamic?
are they a leader or a follower?
what are their greatest fears?
what motivates them?
why are they doing whatever is happening in your story?
what or who couldn't they live without?
what makes them feel alive?
what makes them feel loved?
what do they value most in life?
what are their weaknesses?
what are their strengths?
what is their biggest acomplishment?
what would be their idea of heaven?
what do they want to achieve?
what would they fight for?
what is their stance on politics?
what do they think about power, love, change?
if their house was burning down, what person or thing would they save?
what or who bores them?
what makes them very angry?
what do they look for in a partner/friend?
would they be willing to comprimise thier morals? why and when would they do this?
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Masculine names from Greek Mythology
Achilles - thin-lipped - the famous warrior who was invulnerable save for his heel, from which he was dipped into the river Styx
Adonis - lord - Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fell for Adonis in Greek Legend, but he was killed by Ares, who was jealous of the relationship
Ajax - of the earth - a strong and powerful greek hero, second only to Achilles
Castor - pious one - the mortal twin brother of Pollus, one half of the Gemini constellation
Griffin - fierce, dangerous - a legendary beast from Greeek Mythology with the body of a lions ndd the head and wings of a eagle
Hector - holding fast - the name of a hero who fought in the Trojan war
Leander - lion man - a Greek legend known for swimming across the Hellespont each night
Morpheus - form, shape - Greek god of dreams
Orion - the hunter - a hunter who worked alongside Artemis, and was placed in the stars as the constellation of Orion on his death
Pan - Sheppard, flock - the first stayr and god of flocks
Perseus - avenger, destroyer - a Greek hero who slew Medusa and rescued the princess Andromeda from a sea monster
Pollux - crown - the immortal twin brother of Castor, one half of the constellation of Gemini
Theseus - to set, to place - Greek hero who killed the Minotaur and escaped form the labyrinth with the help of Princess Ariadne
Troy - foot soldier - the name of the famous city where the Trojan war occured
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Feminine names from Greek Mythology
Aella - whirlwind - amazon killed by Heracles in his quest for Hyppolita's magic girdle
Althea - healer - the queen of the kingdom of Calydon
Astraea, Astrea, Astria - star maiden or starry night - goddess of justice, innocence, purity and precision
Circe - bird - powerful sorceress and minor goddess, renowned for her knowledge of potions and herbs
Daphne - laurel - a nymph who transformed into a laurel tree in order to escape form the god Apollo
Echo - sound - nymph cursed by Hera to repeat the last words of other people after she heard them
Eudora - good gift - one of 50 Nereids, nymphs of the sea, and daughter of the sea-god Nereus
Gaia - earth - the primordial goddess and personification of the earth
Harmonia - goddess of harmony and concord, Harmonia is also the name of a nymph
Ismene - knowledge - daughter and half-sister of Oedipus
Kalliope - beautiful voice - eldest of all the muses, muse of epic poetry and goddess of eloquence
Lyssa - fury - goddess and personified spirit of mad rage and fury
Nyx - night - primordial goddess and personifcation of the night, feared by even Zeus
Selene - moon - titan goddess of the moon, driving the moon across the sky every night
Thaleia - to blossom - one of 50 Nereids, nymphs of the sea, and daughter of the sea-god Nereus
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