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WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF: SICK

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “sick” to describe characters in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:

ill

unwell

feverish

poorly

ailing

debilitated

frail

diseased

infected

impaired

down

feeble

infirm

unhealthy

indisposed

run down

laid up

under the weather

not (/doing/feeling) so hot

coming down with something

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WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF: ANGRY

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “angry” to describe characters in your writing? Try using these words instead:

livid

annoyed

outraged

mad

furious

infuriated

fuming

steaming

hot

heated

cross

cranky

wrathful

enraged / raging

seething

irate

exasperated

irritated

offended

pissed / pissed off

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WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF: SCARED

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “scared” to describe characters in your writing? Try using these words instead:

terrified

horrified

worried

spooked

afraid

paranoid

anxious

aghast

hesitant

panicked / panicky

concerned

nervous

startled

petrified

scarred

traumatized

frightened

fearful

shocked

shaken

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ways your characters can show varying emotions

to show sadness (grief, sorrow):

- sharply sucking in a breath

- hiccuping from crying so hard

- uncontrollable sobbing

- slumped shoulders, head down

- weather can be used to show emotions — not just rain, but a shining sun and birds chirping contrasts well with a grieving character

- depending on the person, sadness can result in lashing out at others for no reason or shutting everyone out

to show anger (rage, frustration)

- red face, fists clenched

- narrow eyes

- sharp comebacks, gritting teeth

- the air around them is tense

- others may be silent, ignoring whoever they’re angry at

- inhales

- angry. tears.

- kicking, punching, slapping

to show shock (hurt, confusion)

- wide, confused eyes

- freezing in place

- collapsing to their knees

- silent and blank-faced

- ignoring everything else happening around them

to show happiness (joy, delight)

- bright eyes

- crinkles around their eyes from smiling so much

- laughter!

- optimism

- playful, laid back nature

- the weight being lifted off their shoulders

- relaxed sigh

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How to: write pain

Don't make paragraphs about it - battles are supposed to be fast-paced

Describe:

- the object used to harm the character

-where the injury is

-how long the character had had the injury

-how deep the cut is (for blades)

-whether or not the wound triggers other things (dizziness, bleeding)

There are different kinds of pain

punch/blunt force trauma:

-how it feels: aching, a single spike of pain before it fades into an ache, throbbing, numbness

-effects: swelling, bruising, broken bones, unconsciousness, dizziness, concussion, internal bleeding.

stab wound/cut

-how it feels: stinging (shallow wounds), burning

-effects: bleeding (the blood from arteries is a brighter red, like vermilion, the blood from veins is dark crimson), dizziness from the blood loss, unconsciousness, infection (if left unattended), death

gunshot

-how it feels: depends on the caliber bullet, from how far away they were shot and in what place

-effects: same as stab wounds

Things that an injured character may have/do

-heavy, harsh, ragged breathing

-panting, gasping, crying, grunting, hissing, groaning, whimpering, screaming, shrieking, clenching their teeth

-ears ringing, unable to speak

-pressing their hands on the injury to try and stop the bleeding, trembling, eyes rolling up into their head

-vision blurring, room spinning

Where to hit in a fight

temple and jaw - good for a knockout punch, but are near the skull so it will be dangerous if you miss (it can broke/dislocate your fingers)

nose/eyes - messes up the senses and distracts the opponent

neck: can mess up breathing, talking and the spinal cord

inner elbow: can disable the opponent's arm

solar plexus: hard to hit but very effective

liver: causes immediate pain, dizziness and loss of breath

kidneys

groin

outer/inner thighs

knees

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But not getting into a fight stops the injury for both the opponents :)

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There truly is a difference between "whispered" and "said quietly."

You can even write "said softly" or "in a low tone" and each evokes something slightly different when read. Do not take the No Adverbs advice so hard. So much of dialogue is tonal, so when you need a different word use it. Don't sacrifice meaning and character in important scenes for the sake of a "rule."

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How to write about Grief:

There is no right or wrong way to experience grief. Just as there is no right or wrong way to write it. Everyone is different, each set of circumstances are different.

The point of this post is to show you how different people react in different ways, and give points on how you might write that, depending on your character and story.

Reactions to Grief

Numbness: Your character may go into auto-pilot and be unable to process the events that have unfolded.

Anger: This can be aimed at other people, at a Higher Being, or at nothing in particular.

Unsteady: Your characters may be unsteady. For example, unable to stop their voice from shaking or they may find it difficult to stand.

Focusing on Others: Your character may disregard their own feelings because they are so overwhelmed and instead concentrate on someone else’s well-being.

Seek out routines: Amid upheavals, your character may seek comfort in tasks that are familiar and “safe,” such as working, cleaning, making their bed, making absurd amounts of tea or taking a morning walk.

Pretending that Everything Is Okay: Grief is viewed as an emotion that should cease or be concealed once the funeral is over. So people mention the news in an offhand comment, then talk and laugh as if all is right with the world.

Denial: Some people deny the reality of death and convince themselves that the news is a joke or can’t be true.

Reactions from people surrounding your character:

People may avoid your character as they do not know what to say or simply can’t find the right words.

Some may even go as far as to cross the street when they notice your character approaching.

Even people that the character has known for years may act strange or standoff-ish, simply because they don’t know what to say.

On the other side of that, some people may be overly helpful and friendly.

It is not uncommon for estranged friends, family or others to suddenly reappear in a person’s life after they have experienced grief.

Either because those people want to offer their support and love or because they’re being nosy and they want to be kept up to date on the “drama”.

Most people will move on from the event fairly quickly if they weren’t emotionally invested.

Some people may even get annoyed at your character for still being upset weeks or months later.

When talking about the person they have lost:

Your character may recall a memory or tell a story about their loved one, these are possible reactions. (I have encountered all of them.)

Your character may being to cry or get upset at the thought of the person they have lost.

The person they are talking to may become awkward and avert eye contact when your character brings up the person they have lost.

Others may ask or tell your character to stop talking about the person they have lost. They may roll their eyes, cough awkwardly, or cut off your character mid sentences so that they can change the subject.

Some people may ask inappropriate questions about the circumstances in which the character’s loved one passed away. Depending on the personality of your character then may react differently.

Other things to note:

Grief is not constrained by time.

One of the main problems with grief in fiction is that a character is typically heartbroken for a couple scenes and then happy again. But grief does not evaporate because the world needs saving.

Allow your character to wrestle with their grief.

Your character may feel guilty. Your character may feel a twinge of guilt when they laugh or have a good time with someone else; when they do something to remind them that they’re alive, and their loved one isn’t.

Grief is a game changer. A previously outgoing character may withdraw and isolate themselves. Some people may take grief and/or bereavement as a sign that life is too short; they may make big decisions in an attempt to make themselves feel better and grow away from their pain.

Sometimes grief can help you find your purpose.

At first grief can be all consuming. It hurts and you can’t really control it. It may seem unrelenting. Eventually the grief will become easier to deal with, your character may find the days to be better, but that doesn’t mean that when the grief hits it doesn’t hurt any less.

For most people, grief never really goes away. “Sometimes you have to accept the fact that certain things will never go back to how they used to be.”

It is rare that a person will ever give a long speech about their feelings, a lot of people struggle to even find the words. But that’s okay. Show the reader how your character feels, rather than just telling them.

Don’t pause the plot to deal with the aspect of grief. This could overwhelm the readers and drag the pace down. In reality, life doesn’t just stop due to grief, the world keeps spinning and things still need to be done. Use the character’s grief as a backdrop for the story’s events.

Yes, grief affects the character’s day-to-day life, goals, and relationships. But it shouldn’t drive readers away or stagnate the story. Instead, should engage readers and produce empathy that keeps them turning pages.

You don’t need to tell your readers that everything will be fine. You don’t need to provide all of the answers.

“Skirting grief and treating it lightly is easy. But by realistically portraying it through a variety of responses and its lasting effects on the character’s life, readers will form a connection with your characters.“

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Kate Siegel as Theo Crain in The Haunting of Hill House (2018 - )

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Δεν επιτρέπω Σε κανένα αρσενικό Σε καμία εξουσία Σε κανένα αφεντικό Να προσβάλει Να ορίζει Να εξουσιάζει Να ετεροπροσδιορίζει Το σώμα μου.-

Το σώμα μου Δεν φτιάχτηκε από πηλό Ούτε μου το χάρισε Έτοιμο Κανένας

Το σώμα μου Το έχτισα με κλάματα Με ξάγρυπνα βράδια Με αγκαλιές Με δαγκώματα Με φιλιά

Το σώμα μου Το πόνεσα Για να το αγαπήσω

Το σώμα μου Δεν το σπαταλάω Σε βλέμματα Καρφιά Πρέπει Να ξυρίζεσαι Είσαι θηλυκό Φόρα σουτιέν Πιο στενή μπλούζα Προκαλείς Σφυρίγματα Παρενόχληση

Φτάνει! Φτάνει πια!

Στο όνομα Όλων των γυναικών Που πάλεψαν Για να υπάρχω

Ο Ρ Κ Ι Ζ Ο Μ Α Ι

To σώμα μου Θα εκδικηθεί Τους καταπιεστές του

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“Κι αν δεν σηκωθώ; Τι θα γίνει αν δεν σηκωθώ; Τι θα γίνει αν μείνω εδώ μέχρι να πεθάνω; Θα γίνει κάτι; Αν δεν γυρίσω στο γραφείο θα γίνει; Αν δεν γυρίσω σπίτι; Θα με ψάξουν λίγο και μετά θα με ξεχάσουν. Θα βρουν μία άλλη να παριστάνει το Μιμικάκι τους. Δεν χρειάζεται να έχουν όλοι την ίδια, θα βρει ο καθένας το δικό του Μιμικάκι. Ένα Μιμικάκι για κόρη, ένα για αδερφή, ένα για φίλη, ένα για γκόμενα. Τέσσερα Μιμικάκια τους είναι όλο, δεν θα ‘ναι δύσκολο. Θα μείνω εδώ και θα τους βλέπω να περνάνε με τα δικά τους Μιμικάκια κι εγώ θα κάθομαι και τα Μιμικάκια θα κάνουν τη δουλειά. Τα Μιμικάκια θα πηγαίνουν στο γραφείο αντί για μένα, θα μιλάνε σκληρά στους πελάτες, δεν θα τσακώνονται με τους φίλους μου, θα τους ακούν, θα συμπαρίστανται, θα δείχνουν κατανόηση, θα είναι κοινωνικά, θα πηδιούνται αξέχαστα, θα καταπολεμούν τη μελίγκρα, την κυτταρίτιδα, το άγχος, τα σαλεύματα, θα διαβάζουν δύσκολα βιβλία, θα βάζουνε γύρους πλυντήριο, θα είναι εκεί, εκεί, εκεί για όλους. Θα αποφασίσουν τι θέλουν απ'τη ζωή μου και θα βρουν ένα σωστό λογιστή και μια σωστή παρέα για το θέατρο, κι ένα σωστό ασφαλιστικό πρόγραμμα και θα κάνουν πολλά σωστά παιδιά που θα τρέφονται σωστά και θα τρώνε τα λαχανικά τους και δεν θα κάνουν ψιχουλάκια και απουσίες και φάουλ στα οικογενειακά τραπέζια και θα λύνουν άλυτα μαθηματικά προβλήματα…”

-Μιμικάκι, ηρωίδες

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Girl’s are amazing

kerameikos

I think we broke the notes…

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i feel like i’m reblogging history. “the post that broke the notes”

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THERE ARE NO FUCKING NOTES

WE HAVE REACHED INFINITY

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what the heLL

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Um….guys….

There are negative notes….

WHY ARE THERE NEGATIVE NOTES?

HOW ARE THERE NEGATIVE NOTES?!?!?!?!

dellbby

Its in the black hole of tumblr

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At time of reblogging, this post has 1 note :’)

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Uhm nothing was there then I hit the heart and 1 note popped up.. Guys I’m scared..

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it has reset to 0 notes. what have you done?

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now it’s floating in the middle of the thingy

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EVERY DAMN TIME

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There’s literally nothing there.

What is this?

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I couldn’t scroll past this. I need to be part of history for this. There are no notes do you even realise

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Let it be known I was here on this day of march twentieth twenty sixteen and I’m laying in bed at nine thirty am

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WOO NO NOTES PARTYYY

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WTF IS THIS?!?! IM CONFUSED NO NOTES WUT DA ACTUAL FUCK

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I LIKED IT AND IT HAD ONE NOTE.

ONE.

NOTE.

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Oh wow there are seriously no notes..

What the heck.

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OH MY GOSH IT’S TRUE. There were 0 notes, now i liked and just one note popped up! I’m.. I’m not sure how this can happen..? But now I’m part of history YEAH 24th March 2016 - 03:05 am