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Drabble List #2
75 prompts to write drabbles or longer stories.
"It's called safety pin for a reason."
"Fine. I'll do it."
"That's really wonderful."
"I could use a hug right now."
"You're so stubborn!"
"Kiss me and/or shut up."
"Where does it hurt?"
"Honey, I'm home!"
"I would kill for dinner right now."
"The future is a mystery."
"Can't believe your still alive."
"Did you hear that?"
"I won't be participating."
"You're welcome to try."
"This looks kind of weird."
"How did you get in here?"
"Oh, the naive youth."
"This is definitely what you think it is."
"Are you trying to make me angry?"
"It's truly a miracle."
"We're way too drunk for this."
"Following the rules is boring."
"Good morning and goodbye."
"That was... interesting."
"Well, it is what it is."
"Last chance!"
"Not my first choice."
"Oops, too late."
"So many ideas, so little time."
"It was nice meeting you."
"You have to choose now."
"No. Not going to happen."
"Better say our goodbyes now."
"I won't let this happen."
"Everything went according to plan."
"We will not go there."
"Hmm. Not what I expected at all."
"The wonderful world of high school drama."
"Believe me, it was a struggle."
"Hard cash is a girl's best friend."
"Fine, let's do it."
"You live to annoy me, don't you?"
"I don't anything you say."
"Let's forget any of this ever happened."
"Well, that's your bad."
"Come on, take my hand."
"Bake me a cake, and we'll talk."
"Funny that you say that..."
"Is that my present?"
"That's my final answer."
"Looks good on you."
"How would you know that?"
"There are worse ways to die."
"Come on, let's be real..."
"Oh, I love how dramatic this is."
"What did you say?"
"I don't like this at all."
"Would you please just kiss me?"
"Why would you even care?"
"A day at the zoo, is what you need."
"This feels wrong."
"I've been thinking about you."
"Are you sure about that?"
"Don't worry, I got this."
"You're so crazy."
"Why are you always so dramatic?"
"I swear, it's the truth."
"None of this is my fault."
"You do know that we're in public, right?"
"I like that about you."
"Would you just shut up please?"
"Safety first!"
"You do have a stupid face."
"It was just a joke."
"Promise me just one thing..."
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LEE HO JUNG as YOON SOL (NEVERTHELESS,) That kind of presence only comes naturally
tricky words I always see misspelled in fics: a guide
Viscous/vicious – Viscous is generally used to describe the consistency of blood or other thick liquids. Vicious is used to describe something or someone who is violent.
Piqued/Peaked/Peeked – To pique someone’s interest is to catch or tease their attention. When something peaks, it reaches its total height or intensity. To peek (at) something is to look briefly, or glance.
Discrete/Discreet – this is a tough one. Discrete means to be separate, or distinct, i.e., two discrete theories. Conversely, when someone is discreet, they are being secretive or cautious to avoid attention.
Segue/Segway – one is a transition between things, the other is a thing you can ride at the park and definitely fall off of.
Conscious/Conscience/Conscientious – to be conscious is to be awake, i.e., not unconscious, or to be aware of something. Your conscience is the little voice in your head telling you not to eat the entire pint of ice cream. Finally, to be conscientious is to be good, to do things thoroughly, to be ruled by an inner moral code.
Hope this helped! Please add more if you think of them!
Counsel/Council - counsel is advice, the advice giver, or the verb form of giving said advice. Council is the group of people who come together to discuss and/or make decisions.
Desert/Desert/Dessert - desert is a barren landscape where little precipitation occurs. desert - abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous. dessert - a usually sweet course or dish (as of pastry or ice cream) usually served at the end of a meal.
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Taunt/Taut - Taunt is a jeer or provocation, taut means to be pulled tight, or not slack
Weary/Wary - weary means tired and wary means cautious
Rogue/Rouge - rogue is a person who has unaffiliated themselves from what they were before (is the general understanding); a person or thing that behaves in an aberrant, faulty, or unpredictable way - rouge is red
Wonton/Wanton - a wonton is a dumpling, wanton is (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked and/or sexually unrestrained
Haphazard/Halfhazard - haphazard means to have a lack of plan, order, or direction - the other isn’t a word
Corporal/Corporeal - corporal is a lack of plan, order, or direction and corporeal is to have a physical existence: to be tangible: of a person’s body
Peck/Pec - the first is a kiss (peck) and the second is the shortened version of pectoral (pec)
Virile/Viral - to be virile is to have strength, energy, and a strong sex drive (typically said about men) and then this last year (2020) has personally taught us, is how viral a plague can really be, so of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses
Vulnerable/Venerable - vulnerable means being susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm, and if a person is venerable they’re accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character (or if you’re religious, holy)
Dyed is something that is colored, and died is deceased
Chalk (it up to something) ; chock (-full of something); choked (to cutoff air).
to affect is the action, the effect is the end result
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I have problems finding different "voices" for each of my characters. Could you help me by maybe explain the different aspect that can change one's voice? Thank you!
Hi, love! Thanks for your question and your patience :) I love writing unique character voices, both in dialogue and narration, just because it can make a story completely different just through the way it’s told. There are a lot of different aspects to a character voice, though, so I’ll just go through the basics I run in my mind when I develop voices.
Aspects of Character Voice
Education – To be as realistic for your character as possible, you need to consider the level of education they received growing up. There are too many characters in modern fiction who speak eloquently, confidently, and grammatically correct, yet don’t have the educational backstory to support this. This is especially important if the character has to speak publicly, which many overlook as a skill that must be developed.
Influences – People learn how to speak, how to joke, and how to appeal to others from their family, friends, and idols. For example: my aunt is much more reserved than my father and uncle. She’s a quiet, thoughtful psychologist – but every once in a while, she shows her roots over her education by engaging in some of the awful puns that run in my dad’s side of the family. Puns seem uncharacteristic of her at first glance, but it adds depth to who she is by reaching back into her childhood.
Communication Style – I touched on this in my post on character traits, and it probably applies even more here. Your characters aren’t all going to speak up at the same times, about the same things, in the same ways. Some people avoid confrontation; some people can’t ignore irritants. Some people are open about their personal affairs; some don’t feel comfortable sharing their middle name with friends. Some people think out loud, and occupy the room subconsciously. Some people use humor to mask their feelings, and rarely speak without a hint of irony in their voice. Some people are horribly self-aware, and some people talk without really hearing or filtering themselves. It’s all important.
Demeanor – Mood, countenance, disposition – basically, what is the character’s general attitude? If someone were to describe them in a couple of words, what would they be? Some people are generally positive, and some are generally negative, or irritable, or uncomfortable, or emotional, or just really strong in whatever direction. I had a friend in theatre describe me as “anxious at rest”, and I think that pretty much covers my demeanor. Now, no one behaves one way all the time – this is just more of a “default emotion” that colors how they approach certain situations.
Example: Because I’m “anxious at rest”, I feel happiness like butterflies in my limbs, and sadness like it’s raining bullets in my stomach. Because my brother is naturally chill as hell (my words), he feels happiness like a warm, gooey piece of pie, and sadness like a thin, wet sheet clinging to his skin.
Social Skills – This can tie into education and influences, but also has a lot to do with personality. A character can be raised to know and value social convention, or they can pick it up themselves; or they can disregard social “rules” despite any kind of education. How does your character handle awkward situations? Are they blunt with strangers? Are they respectful to authority? Do they keep their opinions to themselves, or speak up no matter what? Do they at all change themselves or their behavior to adapt to new situations? There’s a spectrum there, between 100%-Integrity and Chameleon status, and your character’s somewhere on it.
Sense of Humor – I’ve talked about this before, too, but for posterity, I’ll add it here. When writing a character’s voice, you have to think about what amuses them – and it’s not necessarily what amuses you. I think of the show The Office, which is basically a playground of different senses of humor. There’s Michael Scott, who works with things like “that’s what she said” and celebrity impressions; there’s Jim Halpert, who’s both sarcastic and a diehard prankster; there’s Pam Beesly, who can only offer puns along the line of, “I’ll put out an A.P.B. – an Ask Pam Beesly.” These small details make characters sound distinct from each other.
Introversion/Extroversion – Lastly, a lot of how a character communicates depends on how they experience social interactions. Are they energized by conversations and social events, or do these things drain them? Do they seek out others, or do they wait to be addressed? Are their thoughts focused outwardly – on what’s going on around them, what others are saying or thinking, on how they appear to others – or inwardly – on their internal thoughts and interests, on what they’re thinking and feeling? This will affect how they speak and how they narrate the story, even if you’re not writing in first-person.
Anyway, that’s basically what came to mind when I saw your question. If this doesn’t help you, be sure to send us another ask with more information :) Good luck!
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Advice for anyone suffering from severe self doubt/imposter syndrome? i love writing, but i'll get mid sentence and this crippling anxiety and doubt will set in that i can't do it, no one will read it, people will think i'm a joke/an embarrassment, etc. It's so bad I haven't written a proper story (just excerpts and scenes here and there) for 4 yrs bc of this. I know I might just have to "get over it and write", but I was curious if you have advice on dealing with this??
Guide: Dealing with Self-Doubt & Impostor Syndrome
First, a virtual hug/pat on the back/reassuring smile... whatever you prefer... because most writers know how much self-doubt/impostor syndrome stinks, so we know what you’re going through. Here are some thoughts on going through this and advice for dealing with it. I hope it helps! <3
1) It’s Common and Normal
EVERYONE experiences self-doubt and impostor syndrome at some point, especially creatives. We want to be the best we can be, and there’s a lot of competition and a lot of noise that can turn our minds into negative thought war zones. Just know that you’re not alone. Any time you’re feeling this way, there are others right beside you feeling exactly the same.
2) Even Successful People Experience It
It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been at it, how accomplished you are, how successful you are and how many accolades you’ve achieved, self-doubt and impostor syndrome still happens from time to time. Feeling that way isn’t a true reflection of reality any more than not being a fan of pizza is a statement on the legitimacy of pizza as being a globally-loved food.
3) It Can Mean You’re Doing Something Right
Can you imagine that feeling you got when you took those first pedals without training wheels on your bike, or the first time you drove a car, or when the plane started rolling down the runway the first time you flew? Do you remember that feeling of panic and your brain saying “STOP?!” It’s because your brain was reacting to the progression of a situation that wasn’t entirely under your control, which your brain perceives as potential danger. This same phenomenon can happen when you make progress in something creative, such as writing. Your brain senses that forward motion toward something not entirely under your control, and it starts blaring alarm bells and saying “STOP!!!” Those feelings come through as self-doubt and impostor syndrome, but quite often it’s just your brain being scared because you’re riding your bike without training wheels/in control of the vehicle/taking off for a new destination.
4) It Often Comes in Waves
Self-doubt and impostor syndrome, like other negative thought patterns, often comes at you in a wave that eventually recedes, only to show up again at some other point. It’s like the tide coming in only more sporadic. It will go back out again. You just have to wait a little while. In other words: this, too, shall pass.
5) The Severity Lessens with Time and Experience
While it’s true that even seasoned and accomplished individuals still experience self-doubt and impostor syndrome, it’s also true that the frequency and severity of those feelings are less profound the longer you’ve been at it. But, the tricky bit is that you have to keep going through those times of self-doubt/impostor syndrome in order to get that practice/time/experience.
Self-Doubt & Impostor Syndrome: Helpful Tips
look for quotes about self-doubt/impostor syndrome
read “writer’s life”/craft books by famous authors
talk to writer/creative friends about their own experiences
make a list of your strengths as a writer
make a list of the strengths of your WIP
read compliments and positive feedback you’ve received
list flaws/criticism and write what have or can do to improve it
print out motivational writing quotes and keep them handy
consider that your favorite writers experience this, too
come up with a reassuring mantra and chant when needed
read 1-5 above as needed
Or, you can do what I do and take a break to watch funny videos on YouTube for a couple hours...
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Angst Meme: Flowers
send a flower for the associated scenario. trigger warnings apply.
[ heather ]: one of our muses is lost in the the wilds, and the other is desperately searching for them.
[ chamomile ]: one of our muses is having nightmares or trouble sleeping, and the other tries to help them rest.
[ honeysuckle ]: one of our muses is experiencing a moment of great joy – only for the other to suddenly arrive with devastating news.
[ clover ]: one of our muses is experiencing a string of bad luck recently, and the other is trying to help them out.
[ aconite ]: one of our muses has been poisoned, and the other isn’t sure what’s wrong with them.
[ white rose ]: our muses were meant to be getting married, but something terrible has happened to prevent the wedding from taking place.
[ thistle ]: one of our muses has become bitter and, well, rather prickly, and the other is trying to find out why they are acting so out-of-character all of a sudden.
[ dandelion ]: one of our muses has fallen sick, and the other has to look after them.
[ violet ]: one of our muses is about to find out why pride comes before a fall. the other is powerless to prevent their eventual disgrace.
[ orchid ]: one of our muses is about to become a parent. for whatever reason, this isn’t a good thing, and the other muse is trying to reassure them.
[ sunflower ]: one of our muses is suffering in the summer heat, and the other is left desperately trying to cool them down.
[ black dahlia ]: one of our muses has betrayed the other. the other confronts them about it.
[ carnation ]: one of our muses is experiencing stress related to either their parent or their child, and the other tries to comfort them.
[ tulip ]: one of our muses is in love with the other, and it’s completely unrequited.
[ water lily ]: one of our muses finds the other submerged underwater, and is left to desperately try to save them.
[ red rose ]: two households, both alike in dignity. our muses are from warring factions, but they love each other passionately – despite it being utterly doomed.
[ bluebell ]: one of our muses has died unexpectedly, and the other is left to mourn for their loss.
[ forget-me-not ]: one of our muses is suffering from severe amnesia, and the other has to try to encourage them to remember.
[ calla lily ]: something has shattered one of our muses’ faith in themselves or the cause they serve. the other attempts to reignite their hope.
[ iris ]: one of our muses has to face their worst fear, and the other must help them through the experience.
[ poppy ]: one of our muses has been wounded in a fight or battle, either physically or mentally. the other must help them heal.
[ snowdrop ]: one of our muses is near-frozen from the cold, and the other finds them.
[ daffodil ]: one of our muses is feeling terrible self-doubt, and the other must try to encourage them.
Hello! Would you mind doing an example of not using filter words in a first person point of view? While I know that you can just switch out the pronouns for I/me/my, I just want to see it in action and when you should (and shouldn't) use the filter words. Thank you!
Hi there! I would love to! I think I’ll start out with an example with filter words and then cut out the filter words to show you the difference.
For those of you who haven’t seen my post on Filter Words.
Now, for the example:
I felt a hand tap my shoulder as I realized I had made a huge mistake. I knew the consequences would be unsettling, but I had no other choice. I saw the light of my desk lamp bounce off of the officer’s badge before I had even turned around. It seemed like I always found my way into trouble.
It was the first thing off the top of my head, so it’s a bit rough sounding….
Now for without filter words (And a bit of revision):
A hand tapped my shoulder as it dawned on me: I had just made a huge mistake. The consequences would be unsettling if I didn’t get out of this mess, but I had no other choice. The light of my desk lamp bounced off of the officer’s badge. I always found my way into trouble.
By taking out filter words, you get right to the point.
I’d also like to add a few more notes that I didn’t have the chance to post previously.
Some Examples of Filtering:
I heard a noise in the hallway.
She felt embarrassed when she tripped.
I saw a light bouncing through the trees.
I tasted the sour tang of raspberries bursting on my tongue.
He smelled his teammate’s BO wafting through the locker room.
She remembered dancing at his wedding.
I think people should be kinder to one another.
How can you apply this?
Read your work to see how many of these filtering words you might be leaning on. Microsoft Word has a great Find and Highlight feature that I love to use when I’m editing. See how you can get rid of these filtering words and take your sentences to the next level by making stronger word choices. Take the above examples, and see how they can be reworked.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: I heard a noise in the hallway.
DESCRIBE THE SOUND: Heels tapped a staccato rhythm in the hallway.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: She felt embarrassed after she tripped.
DESCRIBE WHAT THE FEELING LOOKS LIKE: Her cheeks flushed and her shoulders hunched after she tripped.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: I saw a light bouncing through the trees.
DESCRIBE THE SIGHT: A light bounced through the trees.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: I tasted the sour tang of raspberries bursting on my tongue.
DESCRIBE THE TASTE: The sour tang of raspberries burst on my tongue.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: He smelled his teammate’s BO wafting through the locker room.
DESCRIBE THE SMELL: His teammate’s BO wafted through the locker room.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: She remembered dancing at his wedding.
DESCRIBE THE MEMORY: She had danced at his wedding.
FILTERING EXAMPLE: I think people should be kinder to one another.
DESCRIBE THE THOUGHT: People should be kinder to one another.
See what a difference it makes when you get rid of the filter? It’s simply not necessary to use them. By ditching them, you avoid “telling,” your voice is more active, and your pacing is helped along.
The above list is not comprehensive as there are many examples of filtering words. The idea is to be aware of the concept so that you can recognize instances of it happening in your work. Be aware of where you want to place the energy and power in your sentences. Let your observations flow through your characters with immediacy.
Ok, sorry for the lengthy answer, I know you just wanted an example…. sorry!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask at my ask box
THIS IS SO GREAT. I dind’t even know there was a term for this (I should have figured, right, because writers have words for everything), but it’s one of those things that being aware when you’re doing it (and editing it right the fuck out) will improve your writing SO MUCH. Removing the filtering helps to draw your readers more intimately into the action of your story, and as the text above says, adds power and immediacy to every sentence. THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT TIP I WANT TO SCREAM ABOUT IT.
My two cents, because I always have two cents, right? :)
This is ENORMOUSLY HELPFUL. I mean seriously. My sentence level writing LEAPT forward when I started looking for filter words and being aware of them.
That said, two things:
Don’t twist yourself into a pretzel trying to avoid them, especially not in the first draft. Filter the shit out of everything in the first draft if that’s what comes out. Just get it written. Fix later.
Don’t overdo this, particularly if you’re writing in first person or deep third persion POV. Sometimes we think in filters, so it’s okay to leave some of it in your narration. Just be aware of it and make sure you’re doing it deliberately. And hooboy, don’t mess with your dialogue. People don’t speak in polished prose. We filter in speech all the time, saying things like, “I saw Joe pick up the ball” instead of “Joe picked up the ball”. That may be obvious to most folks, but I wanted to mention it because sometimes we get overeager to “follow all the rules” to the letter. Writing is about learning the ‘rules/guidelines’ and using them to best effect, then chucking them out the window in places they don’t work. Becoming a better writer is learning when to follow and when to chuck. :)
when you and your partner plotted something perfect but your muses are like
Conflicting Ship Plots
they are competitors - the same job, the same championship, etc.
they are straight-up enemies - one them wants to buy the land to build a resort, and the other wants it to get turned into a nature sanctuary. one is a defense attorney, and the other is a prosecutor. they’re soldiers on opposing sides of the war, etc.
they already won - they inherited an estate that should have been the other’s, or one got the job that the other was hoping to be promoted into, and they are seething.
they broke their heart in the past - maybe there was a good reason behind it, or maybe they were an idiot then and realize it now.
they did the other wrong in the past - maybe they wronged the other’s family member or friend.
they have has trust issues - their last relationship ended in a terrible betrayal.
they have intimacy issues - maybe because of a traumatic past, they feel too vulnerable if anyone knows about their real emotions or weaknesses. maybe they’re a psychic, a behavioral expert, or just the one person who can see right through the other and it makes them uncomfortable as hell.
they don’t trust their dating choices - they’ve gotten involved with several losers in a row, and they’re taking a break, maybe a permanent one.
they believe no one can truly love them - they made a terrible mistake in the past, or they’re not attractive in the conventional manner.
they are good friends - they don’t want to risk ruining their friendship by taking it to the next level.
they are co-workers - they don’t want to make things weird at the office, restaurant, or wherever they both work.
they are freaked out by who they really are - a werewolf, vampire, ex-con, spy, etc.
it was supposed to be sex only - they were going to be friends with benefits, or maybe one of them is an escort. falling in love goes against the original arrangement.
their love was supposed to be fake - they were pretending to be in love or married, or they entered a marriage of convenience.
they were faking it at first - they made a bet that they could bed the other, or pretended to like the other so they could learn their darkest secrets.
they have moral qualms - one of them is the other’s boss, their teacher, their captor, ex-girlfriend or their best friend, and that gives them pause.
they are struggling with personal issues - one of them is grieving the death of their significant other, best friend, their child, or they have PTSD from battle or some other terrible experience.
their love is forbidden by others - it’s against the rules, spoken or unspoken, of their family, organization, community, or religion.
they are into something that the other doesn’t like - it could be an addiction, like alcohol, drugs, gambling, or a profession, like boxing or defending corrupt clients in court. whatever it is, the other wants no part of it.
their cultures clash - one of them is a rock-n-roller and the other is a business executive, or they love the city life and the other is all about small-town living.
one of them is promised to someone else - maybe the wedding’s already planned and everything. they might have reasons for going through with a loveless marriage.
one of them is married to someone else - it is some weird legal, not-consummated arrangement, or the other ran away long ago because their spouse was an abusive asshole.
they are infatuated with someone else instead of them - they don’t realize yet that this other person is awful.
they are interested in someone else in addition to them - they’re having trouble making a decision on who to be with.
their time is together is limited - one of them is going abroad to study in the fall, their work visa is almost up, or one of them is about to go on a space mission to another planet, never to return.
being together would require a big sacrifice - one of them would have to say no to their dream job or they would have to move away from their family.
they are a danger to the other’s safety - they’re a spy, vampire, drug lord, gang leader, etc.
they think they’ll only make the other unhappy - they’re dying of a disease, suffering under a curse, can’t have children, etc.
they are a suspect - in a murder or robbery case.
they have a reputation - a materialistic douche, a heartless womanizer, a stone cold killer, etc.
they have terrible first impressions of one another - they might have gotten off to an awful start by arguing over something.
they love their freedom - they always saw themselves as the carefree type who would never settle down.
they don’t want distractions - one of them has a very important job to do, and they can’t afford to get sidetracked.
