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writers-potion · 28 days
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Words to Use Instead Of...
Beautiful
stunning
gorgeous
breath-taking
lovely
jaw-dropping
pretty
glowing
dazzling
exquisite
angelic
radiant
ravishing
excellent
ideal
sightly
wonderful
elegant
bewitching
captivating
mesmerizing
enthralling
magnetic
impressive
tasteful
charming
desirable
enchanting
Interesting
stricking
unusual
appealing
absorbing
srresting
gripping
riveting
alluring
amusing
exceptional
fascinating
impressive
provocative
prepossessing
exotic
readable
refreshing
entrancing
exceptional
Good
honest
upright
dutiful
enthical
pure
guiltless
lily-white
reputable
righteous
tractable
obedient
incorrupt
respectable
honorable
inculpable
irreprehensible
praiseworthy
well-behaved
uncorrupted
irreproachable
Awesome
wondrous
amazing
out-of-this-world
phenomenal
remarkable
stunning
fascinating
astounding
awe-inspiring
extraordinary
impressive
incredible
mind-blowing
mind-boggling
miraculous
stupendous
Cute
endeaing
adorable
lovable
sweet
lovely
appealing
engaging
delightful
darling charming
enchanting
attractive
bonny
cutesy
adorbs
dear
twee
Shy
modest
sel-effacing
sheepish
timid
way
reserved
unassured
skittish
chary
coy
hesitant
humble
introverted
unsocial
bashful
awkward
apprehensive
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novlr · 5 days
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Don't get stuck on a scene
Not in the mood to write the scene you’re working on? Don’t worry about it! Make some notes and move on.
There is no shame in just jotting down the main points in a scene and revisiting it later. It’s ok to just not be feeling it sometimes.
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eiraeths · 15 days
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ear’s guide to writing stab wounds
disclaimer!!!: this isn’t to be used as actual medical advice there isn’t enough information at hand to properly treat someone, this is just for writing.
hemostatic (blood clotting) control is the number one priority. minor bleeding can be controlled with direct pressure to the wound. moderate bleeding may require a compression bandage as well as direct pressure. severe penetrating wounds or a nicked artery means wound packing will be necessary as well as direct pressure.
types of stab wounds:
- blunt stab wound means whatever object caused the trauma wasn’t sharp or wasn’t moving fast enough so the skin tears.
- penetrating stab wounds go deep into the skin and into the muscle.
- superficial stab wounds don’t go too far under the skin and look worse than they actually are.
steps to treatment:
1. if the object is still inside the person’s body do not remove it unless it’s to the groin, neck, or axillae (armpit) and the bleeding is hard to control.
2. remove person’s clothes to check for any other wounds and keep the area clear.
3. keep an eye on blood pressure and airway.
4. the wound type and location changes how the rest of treatment will follow.
location:
head: direct pressure is mainstay. head wounds also bleed more than any other part of the body. has the highest mortality rate.
face: severe wounds to the face means the patient has to be seated forward to keep blood out of the airway.
neck: direct pressure is mainstay. if the airway can be secured and is absolutely necessary, wound packing can be applied.
arms: depending on the severity, any of the three treatments can be used.
legs: depending on the severity, any of the three treatments can be used.
abdomen: damage to organs is highly likely. direct pressure should be applied first while surveying if the object was long enough to damage an organ. if so, wound packing may be necessary.
chest: if the wound is deep enough it can cause open pneumothorax (‘sucking’ chest wound) a seal needs to be placed over the wound to keep air from getting inside. if this isn’t done in time the affected lung will collapse.
back: can typically be treated with only direct pressure. wound packing is rarely necessary.
neck, chest, abdomen, and pelvis wounds should never be packed unless absolutely necessary.
treatment types:
direct pressure: key to any wound. can be done with whatever is available even if that means the medic needs to use their own body weight.
tourniquets: applied to the limbs. typically not applied for more than thirty minutes. in some cases, they can be left on for hours, keeping the phrase “life over limb” in mind. complications with tourniquets like nerve damage or ischemia (no blood circulation) are rare. don’t apply over a joint and apply above the wound.
wound packing: done with standard gauze and or hemostatic dressing
wound packing steps:
1. control the bleeding with pressure. use anything available even if it means t shirts or a knee.
2. place a gloved finger inside the wound too apply initial pressure. this will hurt like a bitch. also gives you an idea of what direction the blood is coming from so gauze can be used more accurately.
3. begin packing the wound with gauze. keep pressure on the wound with finger while wrapping gauze around another finger and pushing it in the wound.
4. keep packing the wound until no more gauze can fit in, and then keep direct pressure on for at least three minutes.
5. after the three minutes, use something like a bandage wrap to keep the gauze secure inside the wound.
6. splinting the area to keep it immobilized may be vital to keep the hemorrhage from restarting
7. if bleeding continues medic has to decide if they need to take out gauze and reapply with new gauze or apply more direct pressure. this is usually done by how long it takes to get to further treatment. the longer the wait the more of an incentive it becomes to repack the wound. if it’s just down the road then apply pressure.
most likely complications:
hypoxia, shock, and hypothermia are complications that need to be watched for and treated immediately if they occur.
hypoxia:
occurs when a region of the body doesn’t have enough oxygen in the tissue. can lead to organ damage, brain and heart damage being the most dangerous.
symptoms include: tachycardia (rapid heart rate), difficulty breathing, confusion, shortness of breath, anxiety, headache, and restlessness.
severe symptoms include: bradycardia (slow heart rate), extreme restlessness, and cyanosis (blue or purple tint to skin).
treatment: oxygen
shock:
life threatening condition where the body doesn’t have enough blood volume to circulate through itself. if it goes on for long enough, organ damage and death may occur.
symptoms: rapid, slow, or absent pulse, heart palpitations, rapid shallow breathing, lightheadedness, cold clammy skin, dilated pupils, chest pain, nausea, unfocused eyes, confusion, anxiety, and loss of consciousness.
treatment: if they’re not breathing, cpr is required. if they are breathing, lay on back and raise feet a foot off the ground to keep blood in the vital organs.
blood transfusion and fluids once in a hospital setting.
hypothermia: occurs when the body is losing heat quicker than it can produce. the more blood that’s lost the more likely hypothermia is to occur.
symptoms: differ based on severity
hypothermia:
in mild hypothermia: shivering, exhaustion, clumsiness, sleepiness, weak pulse, tachycardia (rapid heart rate), tachypnea (rapid breathing), pale skin, confusion, and trouble speaking.
in moderate hypothermia: bradycardia (slow heart rate), bradypnea (slow breathing), slurred speech, decline in mental function, shivering slows down, hallucinations, cyanosis (blue or purple tint to skin), muscle stiffness, dilated pupils, irregular heart rate, hypotension (decreased blood pressure), and loss of consciousness.
in severe hypothermia: shivering stops, hypotension (low blood pressure), absence of reflexes, compete muscle stiffness, fluid builds up in lungs, loss of voluntary motion, cardiac arrest (heart stops beating), coma, and death.
treatment: covering with a blanket, hat, and jacket, adding external heat like a hot pack, and if severe and in a hospital setting, warm fluids via iv, warm oxygen, and or a machine to warm the blood in the body.
if you have any questions feel free to ask! i plan on making a guide to gunshot wounds and a more in depth guide to hypothermia later.
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wordsnstuff · 8 months
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Writing Prompt
You have been kidnapped by a cult preparing to sacrifice you to their god. However, you are immortal, the god they worship is a close friend of yours, and the entire cult was a prank you pulled centuries ago.
Tag your responses with #wordsnstuff // Ko-Fi
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2soulscollide · 9 months
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August challenge for writers
Hello hello, it's me!!!
Today I'm bringing another challenge! Since August is arriving in a couple of days, I thought of planning an incredible challenge with lots of daily prompts to keep the habit of writing every day.
You're invited to join me and over 70 people (so far) in August's challenge and have the opportunity to make friends along the way.
So, how will the challenge work?
After enrolling (link at the end of the post), you'll immediately receive an Excel sheet to track your words through the challenge and a link to my new discord community, counting with over 20 members already.
Then, on August 1st, you'll receive your first daily prompt in your inbox and develop it into a short story with no word limit! Every day of the month will be like this until August 31st (and you'll receive something special if you get to the end of the challenge!)
Is there something else?
Well, yeah!
If you join the Discord community, when the challenge is over I will open a thread to submit your favorite prompt and people will vote on their favorite!
Hmm, cool... can you tell me a bit more about the community?
Sure! Recently I've decided to create a server on Discord called Souls Collide Community, counting with lots of chat rooms with different purposes, rooms with lo-fi and classical music to get work done, and cool bots such as cats and a tree to have fun!
This community is a safe place for all writers, no matter their skill level. You're more than welcome to join us, introduce yourself, make friends, ask for advice or feedback, and to set your goals and tasks!
If you don't like it for some reason, you are free to leave, so why not try it? I promise it's fun and safe over there!
Well, that's everything for now! Before ending this post, here's the link to enroll in August's challenge (and to join the community hehe)
Enroll now for free
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Thank you for reading! Feel free to reblog or send this to your writing buddies who might be interested in joining the challenge <3
Have a nice day and happy writing!
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dreaminginsubtitles · 11 days
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When I'm afraid and in pain he's my lighthouse. I'll never turn his light off.
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livi-the-writer · 2 years
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List of character traits with definitions (negative character traits - part 3)
Part 1: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/livi-the-writer/691224139105796096?source=share
Part 2: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/view/livi-the-writer/691689802838523904?source=share
Absentminded - Absent in mind; abstracted; preoccupied; forgetful or careless due to distraction; easily distracted. 
Barbaric - Of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilised, uncultured or uncouth; marked by crudeness or lack of sophistication.
Belligerent - Inclined or eager to fight or argue; hostile or aggressive.
Bigoted - Being a bigot; biased; strongly prejudiced; forming opinions without just cause.
Bossy - Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.
Crass - Crude, insensitive and unrefined.
Dogmatic - Stating opinion in an assertive or arrogant manner; expressing opinions as if they were facts.
Erratic - Moving or behaving in a way that is not regular, certain, or expected.
Insidious - Characterised by treachery or slyness; crafty; wily.
Impressionable - Easily affected by impressions; esp., capable of being influenced intellectually, emotionally, or morally; sensitive.
Meddlesome - Inclined or having a tendency to meddle or interfere in other people's business.
Neurotic - Overly anxious.
Overbearing - Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant.
Parsimonious - Cheap, frugal or unwilling to spend money.
Patronising - Speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important.
Pompous - Characterised by excessive self-esteem or exaggerated dignity; pretentious.
Pushy - Aggressively ambitious; overly assertive, bold or determined.
Pusillanimous - Timid, cowardly, or irresolute; fainthearted; lacking strength or determination.
Quarrelsome - Prone to getting into arguments or fights.
Quick-tempered - Easily or quickly angered or frustrated.
Resentful - Inclined to resent, being angry or holding a grudge against something, marked by bitterness.
Rowdy - Boisterous and disorderly; a nuisance.
Scatterbrained - Exhibiting thoughts that are not logical or connected.
Self-destructive - Inclined toward actions and choices that hurt oneself.
Self-indulgent - Satisfying one's appetites, passions, and whims without restraint.
Sleazy - Sordid and corrupt; creepy; disreputable.
Slovenly - Careless in appearance, habits, work, etc.; untidy; slipshod.
Stingy - Giving or spending grudgingly or only through necessity; mean; miserly; not generous.
Stubborn - Refusing to yield, obey, or comply; resisting doggedly or unreasonably; resolute or obstinate.
Subservient - Extremely compliant and obedient; willing to obey or serve because of being in a lower position; submissive.
Suspicious - Suspecting others without proof or evidence.
Temperamental - Marked by unpredictable changes in mood.
Truculent - Showing or expressing bitter opposition or hostility; aggressively defiant.
Uncooperative - Unwilling to work with others; not cooperative. 
Uncouth - Lacking common social graces; uncultivated; awkward; clumsy.
Unethical - Not ethical; rejecting accepted moral beliefs and standards of conduct.
Unhelpful - Not providing help or assistance; not helpful.
Unintelligent - Showing poor judgment and flawed thinking; lacking reasoning or wit.
Unrestrained - Immoderate; not restrained or held in check.
Unthankful - Thankless; unappreciative.
Unyielding - Incapable of being changed; unalterable; stubborn; refusing to give in.
Vindictive - Disposed toward seeking revenge.
Volatile - Quick to react; having an explosive temper that may grow violent.
Weak-willed - Gutless; easily influenced; indecisive. 
Whiny - Whining; tending to whine or complain; disagreeable. 
Withdrawn - Detached from others, having retreated inside oneself.
Workaholic - Someone who works compulsively, sacrificing other interests and responsibilities.
Resources used for this post:
https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/adjectives-personality-negative.htm
https://onestopforwriters.com/negative_traits
https://www.yourdictionary.com
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/
https://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-personality-traits.html
https://www.berkeleywellbeing.com/personality-traits.html
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tryingtowriteastory · 26 days
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Oh, These Poets
'Poets are such amusing creatures. They can sit and wonder for hours about the imponderabilia that love is, and then complain about how eager the day is to set into the night!'
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moondust-bard · 1 month
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Would anyone be interested in a post offering tips for disabled/chronically ill writers?
Obviously, they’d be very general, as all individuals with disabilities and/or illnesses experience life differently. Still, I think a resource compiling a bunch of info like this could be helpful. This could be adaptive tech or self-created and implemented, productivity-related or not, etc.
I’ve already done something similar— a post for those who deal with executive dysfunction. I wanted to make more along this vein.
Additionally, leave your chronically ill/disabled writer hacks and advice below!
Also, feel free to share how your disabilities and/or chronic illnesses impact your writing life and what issues you specifically encounter. If I can manage it, I’ll pay special attention to researching those topics.
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s-n-arly · 10 months
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Writing Peeve - The Taste of Blood
Apparently a large number of writers have no idea what blood tastes like and it shows.  There appears to be a mass decision that it’s copper. A character gets punched or bites their lip, then notes that the taste of copper to signal to the reader that they are bleeding.  
What blood tastes like (and smells like) is iron, not copper. I grew up in the 70s, when it was apparently a childhood rite to lick railings and flagpoles (especially in the winter). I was a tiny waif, so doctors diagnosed me with failure to thrive and I had to take liquid iron supplements. I assure you, that the metallic taste in blood is iron.  You might notice it if you leave something mild flavored (like potatoes) to sit in a cast iron pan long after it’s cooled (the food has the chance to absorb noticeable iron).
My grandma had copper cups and copper plated silverware. These had a particular metallic flavor, less bold and biting than iron.
The iron smell and taste make a lot of sense because one third of each blood cell is hemoglobin, the iron-containing oxygen-transport protein present in red blood cells.
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Blood info graphic from: https://www.compoundchem.com/2015/10/29/blood/
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writers-potion · 2 months
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Vocabulary List for Fight Scenes
Combat Actions
Hoist
Dart/Dash
Deflect
Shield
Sidestep
Snatch up
Stalk
Stamp/stomp
Stretch
Stride
Wagger
Oust
Leap
Lose ground
Mimick
Mirror
Negate
Overpower
Parry
Rear to full height
Resurgate
Suanter
Seize
Take cover
Throttle
Twirl
Unleash
Withdraw
Entwine
Flee
Gain ground
Grasp
Cling to
Breach
Duck
Dodge
Hits
Amputate
Bloody
Carbe
Castrate
Collision
Connect
Crush
Defenestrate
Destroy
Disfigure
Dismember
Dissever
Grind
Maul
Perforate
Rend
Riddle with holes
Saw
Smack
Splatter
Sunder
Torn Asunder
Traumatize
Whack
Writhe
Gut
Hammer
Maim
Mangle
Plow
Puncture
Melee
Assault
Attack
Barrage
Bash
Belebor
Bludgeon
Carve
Chop
Cleave
Clio
Club
Crosscut
Dice
DIg
Gore
Hack
Impale
Jab
Kick
Knock
Onsalught
Pierce
Plnt
Punch
Rive
Shove
Skewer
Slice
Smash
Stab
Strike
Sweep
Swipe
Swing
Transfix
Thrust
Visual Flair
Agony
Asphyxiate
Chock
Cough up bile
Cut to ribbons
Flop limply
Fractue
Freckled with blood
Gouts of blood
Grimane
Hemorrhage
Hiccup blood
Imprint
Indent
Resounding
Retch
Rip
rupture
Shiny with gore
Spew
Splash
Slumped in despair
Splatter
Split
Tear
Topple
Void
Vomit
Wedge
With a fell gaze
With a fiendish grin
With blank surprise
Audible Flair
Bang
Barking
Bong
Boom
Crack
Cackle
Clang
Clash
Crash
Cry
Echo
Elicit a curse
Frunt
Hiss
Howel
Hum
Moan
Muttering
Whoosh
Whistle
Whizz
With a keening cry
Thud
Thunk
Thawk
Splat
Snarl
Swoosh
Squeal
Sing
Sickening Pop
Silintly
Shriek
Shout
Snap
Thundering
Effects
Blind
Burn
Cause frostbite
Cauterize
Concussion
Combust
Daze
Dazzle
Deafen
Disintegrate
Electrocute
Freeze
Fuse flesh
Immobilze
Incinerate
Melt
Pralyse
Petrify
Purbind
Radiate
Reduced to
Shock
Sightless
Stun
Transiluminate
Death Blows
Annihilate
Behead
Decapitate
Disembowel
Eviscerate
Extirpate
Murder
Obliterate
Raze
Exterminate
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novlr · 2 months
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how to create good characterization naturally? The chemistry in between characters without seeming forced
Great character chemistry can turn a good story into one that readers can’t forget. It’s a spark that makes your characters’ relationships seem real and exciting. Let’s look at how to make your characters interact in a way that feels natural and keeps readers hooked from start to finish.
Behaviour
Have characters unconsciously mirror each other’s actions.
Include small acts of intimacy, like sharing inside jokes or personal anecdotes.
Show characters prioritising each other’s needs or sacrificing their interests for the other.
Develop unique habits that characters only exhibit around each other.
Use consistent, unique actions or quirks that reveal a character’s feelings.
Create scenarios where characters defend each other’s viewpoints or actions to outsiders.
Allow characters to show vulnerability around each other.
Have characters unintentionally adopt each other’s mannerisms or phrases over time.
Have your characters make an effort to engage in activities they don’t typically enjoy, just to be with the other person.
Show characters naturally falling into synchronised rhythms, like walking in step.
Interactions
Lace your dialogue with subtext.
Have characters finish each other’s sentences or speak in unison without planning it.
Include playful banter and light teasing.
Allow for moments of comfortable silence that show a mutual understanding and connection.
Conflicts should be heated, but often end in mutual respect and a stronger bond.
Write intimate conversations where characters share secrets or dreams.
Develop scenes where characters work together seamlessly, anticipating each other’s moves.
Write moments where one character can tell what the other is thinking just by looking at them.
Have interactions where characters seek each other out for advice or comfort.
Create situations where characters celebrate each other’s achievements genuinely and enthusiastically.
Body language
Subtle touches like brushing hands or a gentle push that lingers just a moment too long.
Leaning towards each other while talking, showing attraction or interest.
Describe the way characters mirror each other.
A characters’ eyes lighting up or softening when they look at each other.
Positioning themselves between their partner and a threat.
Unintentional proximity, like standing or sitting closer than necessary.
Nervous gestures that characters show only around each other, like fidgeting or playing with their hair.
Warm, genuine smiles that are reserved for one another.
Instinctively reaching out to comfort each other in times of distress.
Relaxed posture in each other’s company.
Attitude
Show a respect for one another that they don’t show with others.
Are consistently patient with one another’s flaws.
Willingness to compromise or find middle ground.
Giving each other the benefit of the doubt in misunderstandings.
Unconditional support during difficult times.
Take pride in each other’s accomplishments, without jealousy.
Consistently have faith in each other’s abilities and decisions.
Openly express admiration for one another’s talents or character traits.
Maintain a positive outlook on the other’s intentions, even when they make mistakes.
Show an understanding between characters that goes beyond words.
Positive story outcomes
Stronger alliances or partnerships.
Romantic subplots that add depth and interest to the main story.
Believable character development as they influence each other positively.
Moments of triumph where their combined strengths overcome obstacles.
Deep, meaningful friendships.
Can easily resolve conflicts that seemed insurmountable.
Celebration is more impactful due to their shared success.
A fortified sense of trust that can be pivotal in critical story moments.
Enhanced reader investment in the characters and their relationships.
Openings for sequels or spin-offs based on popular characters dynamics.
Negatives story outcomes
Conflict arising from misunderstanding or jealousy.
Unresolved tension between characters on the outside.
Can lead to unnecessarily complex emotional entanglements
Creates obstacles due to the characters’ strong connection being exploited by antagonists.
Tragic outcomes when the chemistry between characters causes them to make irrational choices.
Intense confrontations that threaten the relationship.
Betrayals that are more impactful because of the depth of their relationship.
Unforeseen sacrifices that characters make for each other.
Heightened stakes when the wellbeing of one character is tied to the other.
Unexpected changes in the character when relationships are cut short.
Helpful vocabulary
Smitten
Love
Afffection
Desire
Charisma
Intimate
Playful
Magnetic
Affectionate
Devoted
Engrossed
Dynamic
Mesmerizing
Empathy
Kinship
Enthralled
Spark
Trust
Harmony
Synergy
Supportive
Heartfelt
Genuine
Symbiotic
Unbreakable
Deep-seated
Fascinating
Bonded
Authentic
Obsession
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linestorm · 2 years
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handy lists for lazy writers
200 Words to Describe Light
Fighting Words - grouped by types of fight and severity of attack
100 observation verbs - grouped by attentiveness
Characteristics of the "Bad Guy" Antagonist
50 better says to say "looks/seems like"
Words to Describe Scent
220 Scents
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wordsnstuff · 7 months
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Writing Prompt
A romance between an insomniac and a creature they see during sleep paralysis.
Tag your responses with #wordsnstuff // Ko-Fi
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anovelidea13 · 5 days
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Help! I can't work out my character's Royal Air Force ranking. I'm looking online but it doesn't make it clear what age bracket you'd fall in to be these roles, especially in WWII...?
Does anyone know or have any resources they found particularly helpful?
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2soulscollide · 9 months
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FREE: PLAN YOUR BOOK (WORKSHEET)
Hello hello, it's me!
Today I'm announcing anooother freebie!!!
So, what is this worksheet?
Plan Your Book is a completely free and easy-to-use five-page worksheet designed to assist you in creating an amazing story! Whether you're already developing your book or just about to start a new one, this worksheet is here to be your loyal companion! :D
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What's Inside?
Idea: Try to describe your idea in just a few
Initial Planning: Map out your story from start to finish, so you'll never get lost in the creative
Main Settings: Create a world that'll bring your story to
Narrative Perspective: Find the best way to tell your
Conflict Crafting: Create gripping conflicts that'll keep your readers
Characterization: Make your characters
Plot Structure: Plot twists, turns, and surprises – everything to keep your readers on their
Style Exploration: Find your unique writing voice.
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How can I use it?
This worksheet fits your style. Take it digitally by importing the PDF to a note-taking app, and let those ideas flow on your tablet or iPad! Or if you're a pen-and-paper kind of person, print the pages in A4 or A5 and let the magic happen!
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Where can I download it?
HERE!
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Thank you for reading! Feel free to reblog or send this to your writing buddies who might be interested in downloading this freebie <3
Have a nice day and happy writing!
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