Writing Support

There are tons of blooming writers on the internet with wonderful ideas. Instead of spending hours looking for all the right tools and help, this blog is meant to compile all of the support you need for your work into one place.

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Kitsune Masks

In Japanese culture, the word kitsune, means fox or fox spirit.

What do you think? Which kitsune mask is your favorite? Please share with me!

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A List of VOICE QUALITIES!!

₊˚⊹⋆ Raspy voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Smooth voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Gravelly voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Honeyed voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Silky voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Husky voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Breathy voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Nasal voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Melodic voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Monotone voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Scratchy voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Throaty voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Whisper-soft voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Booming voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Crisp voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Musical voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Warm voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Cold voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Sharp voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Lilting voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Drawling voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Tinkling voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Thunderous voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Delicate voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Commanding voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Timid voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Trembling voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Steady voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Crackling voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Brittle voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Rich voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Thin voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Reedy voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Sonorous voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Whiny voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Cigarette-worn voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Youthful voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Weathered voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Crystalline voice

₊˚⊹⋆ Rough-edged voice

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It's simple descriptions, but often easily overlooked.

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How to write a First Kiss!!<3

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Places Around the World

What do you think? Would you like to visit one of these places? If so, which one? Please share with me!

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Scoville Heat Units for Peppers

What do you think? What is the highest pepper you can handle? Do you think you could increase your spice level? Please share with me!

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Harem Pants

What are the different styles of harem pants?

There are many different styles of harem pants, including traditional Middle Eastern and Asian styles, as well as modern Western styles. Some popular styles include drop-crotch harem pants, high-waisted harem pants, and cropped harem pants.

Harem pants are known for their unique shape. Classic harem pants feature a drop crotch and tapered ankles.

What is Another Name for Harem Pants?

Harem pants are also known by several other names, depending on the region and culture. Here are some of the other names for harem pants:

Aladdin pants: This name comes from the character Aladdin in the popular Arabian Nights story. Aladdin pants are a type of harem pants that are gathered at the ankle and have a loose fit around the hips and thighs.

Genie pants: This name is also inspired by the genie character in Arabian Nights. Genie pants are similar to Aladdin pants but may have a more exaggerated drop crotch.

Hammer pants: This name comes from the American rapper MC Hammer, who popularized a style of harem pants in the late 1980s. Hammer pants have a distinctive baggy style and a tapered ankle.

Thai fisherman pants: This name comes from the traditional pants worn by Thai fishermen. Thai fisherman pants are a type of harem pants that are wrapped around the waist and tied at the front, with a wide and loose fit around the legs.

Salwar pants: This name comes from the traditional pants worn in South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan. Salwar pants have a similar silhouette to harem pants, with a loose fit around the hips and thighs and a tapered ankle.

What do you think? Which is your favorite style of harem pants? Do you like this style of balloon trousers? Please share with me!

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How to Create an Atmosphere: Christmas Market

Sight

twinkling fairy lights strung across wooden stalls

snow-dusted rooftops and frosted windowpanes glowing under lanterns

a towering Christmas tree decorated with baubles and stars

timber-framed stalls adorned with red-and-gold bunting, fir garlands, and hand-carved signage

vendors in cozy scarves in their stalls

steam rising from mugs

handcrafted ornaments glinting beside gingerbread houses and nutcrackers

a carousel spinning slowly, full of happy children

couples strolling hand-in-hand beneath mistletoe

Hearing

laughter, joyful conversations and "cheers!" all around

the clink of mugs and glasses in toasts

vendors calling out their specials

the crunch of boots on fresh snow or gravel

traditional carols echoing through the market

church bells chiming in the distance, marking the hour

children giggling near puppet shows or carousel ride

Touch

the bite of cold air on cheeks and fingertips, softened by woolen gloves

the warmth of ceramic Glühwein mugs against cold fingers (often with collectible designs)

soft wool scarves and felted mittens sold by local artisans

the crunch of straw or sawdust scattered on cobblestones to soak up snow

the delicate texture of lace ornaments or hand-blown glass decorations

a gentle flurry of snowflakes landing on coats and eyelashes

brushing against other people, trying to get through the crowd

the heat from a fire pit or heater near a stall

Smell

the warm, spicy scent of mulled wine and cinnamon and orange peel drifting through the air

roasted chestnuts, smoky and sweet, mingling with pine from fresh wreaths

sugary wafts of candied almonds and vanilla from baking stalls

a faint trace of woodsmoke from nearby fire pits or chimneys

pine from wreaths and garlands

fresh pastries and candied apples

warm chocolate and vanilla from dessert stands

the crisp, cold winter air tinged with spice

Taste

mulled wine, non-alcoholic punch, or eggnog liqueur

rich, velvety hot chocolate with a hint of nutmeg

soft gingerbread with nuts and candied fruit, icing melting on the tongue

roasted chestnuts

buttery stollen or fruitcake

savory sausages with mustard

sugar-dusted waffles or crepes

crispy potato pancakes

chocolate-dipped fruit skewers

sugared apples, sticky and crisp with each bite

Schmalzkuchen (tiny fried doughnuts dusted with sugar)

More: How to create an atmosphere

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Cozy! 😃

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Exploring Filial Piety in Asian Cultures

Exploring filial piety in Asian cultures

Commonly practiced in Asian families, filial piety consists of the virtues of respect, obedience and supportive care given to one’s ancestor

By The Epic newsletter.

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Terms of Endearment

List of various terms of endearment that can be used in different languages. A lot of them are gender neutral.

English

Dear

Pet

Baby

Babe

Honey

Darling

My love

Sunshine

Sweetheart

Sweet cheeks

Prince/Princess

Arabic

Habibi حبيبي (m) (my lover)

Ya hayati يا حياتي (my life)

Ya qalbi يا قلبي (my heart)

Ya ruhi يا روحي (my soul)

Hubbi/hobbi حبي (my love)

German

Liebling (beloved/favourite)

Schatz (treasure)

Hase / Hasi (bunny)

Maus (mouse)

Spatz (sparrow)

Bär / Bärchen (bear)

Engel / Engelchen (angel)

French

Mon amour (my love)

Mon cœur (my heart)

Chéri (m) / Chérie (f) (darling)

Italian

Tesoro (treasure)

Amore mio (my love)

Cuore (heart)

Vita mia (my life)

Cucciola (puppy/cub) (mostly used for women, but you could say "cucciolo" for men)

Piccola (little one) (mostly for women, "piccolo" would be the male version)

Cara/caro (dear) (now mostly used by grandmas for grandkids but perfect for couples in the past or old couples nowadays

Bimba (f) (child)

Patata/patatina (potato/little potato) (again mostly women when used romantically, "patato/patatino" for men, but they can also be used for pets, babies, your kids or anyone that you find cute)

Tata/tato (short version of papata/patato)

Polpetta/polpettina (meatball/little meatball) (very uncommon, but I've heard it used for girls)

Topolina (little mouse) (very uncommon, but could be used for girls)

Spanish

Cariño (m/n) (darling)

Cariña (f) (darling)

Bebé (baby)

Corazón (heart)

Mi amor (my love)

Mi vida (my life)

Cielo (sky)

Amor (love)

Romanian

Iubi (Sweet heart/darling)

Iubirea mea (my love)

Draga mea (f) / Dragul meu (m) (my dear)

Dulceața mea (jam/honey)

Hungarian

Kedvesem (my dear)

Szerelmem (my love)

Drága (precious)

Édesem (my sweetie)

Kicsim (my little one)

Babám (my baby)

Kincsem (my treasure)

Turkish

Aşkım (my loved one)

Canım (my love/soul)

Hayatım (my life)

Dutch

Schatje (treasure)

Liefje (loved one)

Lieverd (loved one)

Hebrew

Chaim sheli חיים שלי (my life)

Neshama sheli נשמה שלי (my soul)

Lev sheli לב שלי (my heart)

Welsh

Cariad (love)

Hindi

Meri jaan मेरी जान (my life)

Malay

Sayang (dear/darling)

Afrikaans

Lief (love)

Liefie (lovey)

Farsi

Joon/Jaan جان (life)

Azizam عزیزم (my dear)

Asalam عسلم (my honey)

Golam گلم (flower)

Urdu

Meri jaan میری جان (my life)

Pyaari پیاری (sweetheart)

Shahzadi شہزادی (f) (princess)

Polish

Kochanie (my beloved)

Korean

Jagiya 자기야 (honey/baby)

Aegiya 애기야 (baby/little one)

Gongjunim 공주님 (f) (princess)

Wangjanim 왕자님 (m) (prince)

Nae Sarang 내 사랑 (my love)

Gwiyomi 귀요미 (cutie)

Czech

Zlato (gold, my precious)

Lásko (love)

Miláčku (dearest, little dear)

Russian

lyubov' moya / любовь моя (my love)

radost' moya / радость моя (joy of mine)

dusha moya / душа моя (my soul)

schast'e moyo / счастье моё (my happiness)

sokrovishche moyo / сокровище моё (my treasure)

solnyshko / солнышко (sunny)

zolotce / золотце (golden)

lyubimyj (m) + lyubimaya (f) / любимый + любимая (beloved)

dorogoj (m) + dorogaya (f) / дорогой + дорогая (darling, dear)

milyj (m) + milaya (f) / милый + милая (dear but in more informal way)

kotik / котик (kitty) malysh / малыш (baby)

zajchik (m) + zajka (f) / зайчик + зайка (bunny)

ptenchik / птенчик (little bird, hatchling)

rybka moya (f) / рыбка моя (my fish)

Portuguese

Meu querido (m)/ minha querida (f) (my darling)

Meu amor (my love)

Princesa (f) (princess)

Meu docinho (my sweetheart)

Coração (heart)

Amado (m)/Amada (f) (my love)

Meu (m)/ minha (f) mais que tudo (my above overall) Meu tesouro (my treasure)

Paixão (passion)

Meu bem/ meu benzinho (my goodness)

Meu doce/meu docinho (my sweet/ my little sweet)

Meu xodó (my crush)

Brazilian Portuguese

Amor (love)

Querido (m) / Querida (f) (darling)

Bebê (baby)

Meu bem (untraslatable; something between "my dear" and "my treasure")

Meu docinho de coco (my coconut candy - really old slang, nowadays used only for fun)

Patroa (f) (it means a female boss; not ironic not aggressive, but used by men to describe their wives affectionately, eg. "I can't go today, my patroa is waiting for me at home")

Gato/gatinho (m) / gata/gatinha (f) (cat/little cat; if a person is pretty, they are called a "cat")

Minha vida (my life)

Filipino (from various local languages, all gender neutral)

Mahal, sinta (tagalog) (love)

alternatively add "ko" or "aking" to turn it into "my love" (e.g. mahal ko, sinta ko; aking mahal, aking sinta) with "aking" being used more often when talking about the one you love to a 3rd party;

or turn it into a verb (e.g. aking minamahal, kasintahan) to make it "lover"

Paraluman, irog, liyag, giliw (tagalog) (darling) these are older terms though, you won't hear or see them being used unless you're lovers with someone 🌟Extra🌟

Tangi (tagalog) (only one)

Tinatangi (tagalog) (the one i hold dear/the only one for me)

Tinadhana - fated (from the root word "tadhana" meaning fate, which in and of itself should also be a term of endearment and I stand by that)

Hinigugma (bisaya) (beloved) (very old)

Palangga/pangga/langga or "ga" for short and sometimes pagingging (ilonggo) (love) (can also be used platonically or between family members)

Kalasahan (tausug) (beloved) (this is pronounced with an emphasis in the SA syllable (as in kalaSAhan) instead of the LA like in the tagalog word LAsa (which means taste)

Jowa (filipino slang) (significant other/boyfriend/girlfriend)

Bebe, bebe ko, beh, bhe, bhie, bih (filipino slang) (babe)

Lablabs (filipino slang) (literally "love-love" in a heavy filipino accent)

Slovak

Zlato / zlatko (gold)

Láska (love)

Miláčik (bit cheesy, but means my lovely)

Greek

Αγάπη /Αγάπη μου (love /my love) (the first can also be used among friends, usually between women, but both are very often used in romantic relationships)

Ψυχή μου (my soul) (mostly romantic but can be used by a parent to their kid)

Swedish

Sötnos (cute nose)

Älskling (darling)

Let me know more terms of endearment in your languages! And please correct me if I'm wrong somewhere.

Please note that they are not all romantic. You can ask in the replies, so a native speaker can answer if it's appropiate for the type of relationship you want your characters to have.

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This is so detailed!

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Reactions to... hearing a rumor

"Oh my god, I can't wait to tell everyone!"

"Shut up! That can't be true."

"Wait, what? No, no way. That doesn't even make sense."

"Hmm, I don't know about that. That sounds like something someone made up after one too many drinks."

"OMG, that would explain so much!"

"I'm sorry, what? My brain's not processing this."

"Really? I need all the details. Like, everything."

"Who told you that?"

"Oh, sure, and next you're gonna tell me they're secretly royal too, right?"

"No, no, no, that can't be right. They would never! Unless..."

"Well, that's a new one. Someone's gonna need a whole lot of explaining to do."

"Nah, not going to believe any of that."

"Another obviously fabricated rumor? Wow, people really have too much free time on their hands."

"Okay, but we don't actually know if that's true, right? It's just a rumor after all."

"I think I know them well enough to know that this is bullshit."

"That's the rumor? You've gotta be kidding me."

"No fucking way is that true!"

"I did not see that coming!"

"Are you serious? I don't believe that for a second. That's wild!"

"Ooooh, now this is juicy! Tell me everything."

"I think I'll wait until I get the full picture before jumping to conclusions with this one."

"Did you tell anyone else about this?"

"That's like something out of a bad movie."

More: Reactions to... Masterpost

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I didn't think of those.

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Hand-holding

The purest form of human connection.

tiny hands in big hands

calloused hands in soft hands

cold hands in warm hands

hands with the perfect ratio to each other for hand-holding

platonic hand-holding

running their thumb over the other’s hand

dancing with their hands holding onto each other

squeezing hand for comfort and encouragement

holding hands across the table

happily doing everything with just one hand, if it means they don’t have to let go

not wanting to lose each other in a big crowd

possessive hand-holding

linking hands together during sex

grabbing hand to show them something

loosely holding onto each other’s hands, laying in one’s lap

only linking the pinkies together, not ready to let go completely

holding hands while skating

excitedly grabbing each other’s hands during a concert, jumping up and down together

playing with each other’s fingers

pressing the other’s hand against their cheek

holding hands while one is balancing on a small wall

grabbing the other’s hand to pull them back from something

holding hands under the table

only realizing it when they have to let go

standing in front of each other, holding both their hands

holding their hands above their head, fingers linked together

passionate hand-holding

grabbing the other’s hand so they don’t fall

holding hands while running through the rain

brushing against each other, linking fingers together for a second

grabbing their hand to grab their attention

not really paying attention, both doing something else, but still holding hands

bandaging the other’s hand and not quite letting go

holding hands while driving

grabbing the other’s hand to pull them back to them

unconsciously searching out each other’s hand while sleeping

not realizing they’re holding hands till someone points it out

swinging hands back and forth, skipping like children

holding hands in a museum to pull them to the next exhibition

letting go when there is an obstacle in their way and immediately grabbing each other’s hand again when they pass it

loosely holding onto each other’s hand

dragging the other with them, holding their hand

raising the other’s hand to their lips to kiss it softly

holding hands while jumping down from somewhere together

comparing hand sizes, then linking fingers together

secretly holding hands under the table

holding onto the other’s hand so they can’t run away

making a heart with their hands and then linking them together

taking the other’s hand to look for injuries

holding hands to calm each other down

Hugs|Kisses|Touching

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How cute!

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Reasons for being enemies

They are enemies to lovers - but why exactly start they out as enemies? For @moonchildsthoughts

being wronged by the other one/breaking their trust

- getting cheated on

- getting lied to

- broke a promise

- sabotaging them in any way

- getting physically and/or psychologically hurt by them

taking credit for the other's work

ruining the other's reputation

being ex-partners with resentment towards each other

competing for the same job or win

- competing academically

- competing athletically

- competing for a prize

- competing financially

- competing for someone's affection or friendship

having competing businesses

having very different personalities

having different worldviews

having different morals and ethics

working for opposing groups

being on different sides of a war

being part of feuding families

one representing something the other one despises

having a power imbalance

believing the other to be unworthy or themselves as better

being too proud to admit a wrong

getting stuck together and resenting it

blaming the other one for being in a bad situation

having a terrible first impression of each other/meet ugly

having a big misunderstanding

More: Enemies to Lovers Masterpost + Reasons for lovers turning to enemies + Enemies Masterpost

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Interesting ideas!

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Which Peacock Has the Longest Feathers?

Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus). This type of peacock is known for growing large tails called trains. The train is a collection of elongated, decorative feathers. These feathers are actually upper tail coverts. They can grow up to five feet long on average, or up to seven feet, at the longest in length.

A male peacock will display their trains during courtship rituals to attract a peahen. The ritual is a dance for the female peacock that ruffles the male's feathers to attract a mate.

What do you think? Did you learn something new? Or did you already know about this fact? Please share with me!

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Reactions to... getting unexpectedly hugged

"Well, this is new."

"You don't need to be afraid, I'm not leaving."

"Oh no, please don't cry. See, I'm hugging you back, please stop crying."

"This is one way to say hello."

"Hmm, it seems that I did miss this."

"Wait... are we doing this? Right now?"

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Oh, okay. This is nice, I guess."

"What am I supposed to do now? Do I hug you back?"

"Great, now I'm crying too."

"Woah. You're catching me off guard here."

"Did I miss a memo? What's going on?"

"I guess this is alright."

"That's enough, please back off."

"Okay, okay. What do you want?"

"Didn't expect that, but I'll take it."

"Whoa! Um, okay... so this is happening. Hi?"

"Oh! I can't breathe, I can't... please let go!"

"Stop hugging me like this in public. You're ruining my reputation.”

"If you wanted a hug, all you had to do was ask. No need to sneak up on me like that."

"What's happening? Am I being attacked?"

"Okay, uh, well, now I don't know what to do with my arms. This is fine, right?"

More: Reactions to... Masterpost

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This is cute!

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Dialogue Responses

"Did you just say you love me?"

"What? No!"

"So what if I did?"

"I said it and I meant it."

"Only if you say it back."

"Someone had to say it."

"I'm not going to say it again."

"You must have misheard me."

"I couldn't hold it in any longer."

"What are you going to do about it?"

"It's probably not what you wanted to hear."

All the Dialogue Responses can be found here.

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Good for the romance genre.

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Flirting Moves in Japanese Media

Kabedon: The act of blocking someone with an arm or a leg to gain their attention while the other person's back is against a wall. The flirtatious person can also block some in with multiple limbs or all of their limbs at once. This is usually done by dominating characters with a rather clueless character or someone who tries pushing them away.

Agokui: The act of using one's hand to make someone look up at you. One will also use their hand to keep someone from looking away from them. This is usually done by dominating characters.

Yukadon: The act of falling on top of someone in a romantically or sexually suggestive manner. This is usually done by a clumsy character or a somewhat perverted character.

What do you think? Would you use these words in your writing? Why or why not? Please share with me!

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A Person Who's Half Human & Half Snake

In mythology, a person who's half human and half snake is called a Lamia. They're also known as Snake People, Nagas, Lamias, Valusians, or Sneople (singular Snerson). These creatures are a type of liminal being. They're usually depicted with a human head, arms and torso with a snake's tail as a lower body. This is similar in many respects to a mermaid, centaur, and some genies.