Katie

18 | Crime Writer, Dog Lover 🐶 🩰 wattpad lover || insta: lukessdaydream

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[aurin-avenir]

[furiousdinosaurdestiny]

I feel called out hehe

[the-rainbow-suit-dude]

[themimicwecallmeg]

I made this meme back in 2023

Did I cook back then? lol

Me was in benninging of me writin’ career

[inkandpaperqwerty]

I don't even do outlines anymore, but this still happens. Planning means nothing; never has.

[deadghostgirl12345]

[i-will-write]

writing isnt even like a hobby to me anymore its just that theres images trapped in my head and if i dont get them out fast enough they start rotting in there and stinking up the place

[dietc0kelver]

How To Create Teen Detective Characters (For Your Mystery Novel)

1. Create a Clever, Relatable Teen Sleuth

• Give your teen detective unique traits (quirky hobby, sharp memory, tech skills, etc.).

• Make them smart but not perfect — flaws and self-doubt add realism.

• Let their motivations be personal: justice, curiosity, or protecting someone they care about.

2. Start With a Gripping Hook

• Open with a mystery, conflict, or intriguing clue. Grab attention from page one.

• A suspicious disappearance, a secret message, or a strange accident works well.

3. Layer the Mystery

• Drop subtle clues throughout — not too obvious, but not impossible.

• Include red herrings (misleading clues) to keep readers guessing.

• Make sure every clue serves a purpose, even if it’s to mislead.

4. Keep the Stakes Personal

• Connect the mystery to the protagonist’s school, family, or friends.

• Make solving it matter emotionally — not just intellectually.

5. Use Teen-Centric Settings and Tools

• Schools, malls, social media, online gaming, texting — all great settings/tools for modern mysteries.

• Think about how a teen would investigate: secret Instagram accounts, hacking, overhearing texts, etc.

6. Build Suspense with Pacing

• Short chapters, cliffhangers, and shifting suspicions help.

• Alternate between discovery and danger — keep your sleuth (and readers) on edge.

7. Make the Villain Believable

• Avoid cartoonish evil. Give your antagonist a compelling reason.

• The best twist? When the culprit is someone close to the protagonist — but the clues were always there.

8. Wrap Up Satisfyingly

• Reveal the solution logically — tie up loose ends, explain the clues.

• Give your sleuth a moment of triumph (or reflection if things didn’t go perfectly).

[dietc0kelver]

Unadmitted Love Between Two Characters

When writing love between characters who haven’t admitted it yet, focus on the tension, the small moments, and the things left unsaid. Let their actions speak louder than their words—lingering glances, protectiveness, quiet jealousy, or finding excuses to be near each other. Use internal thoughts to show their confusion or denial, like “It’s not like I care… I just don’t want them getting hurt.” Avoid dramatic declarations; instead, build a slow emotional undercurrent. Let readers feel the love growing before the characters do. It keeps the romance real, restrained, and powerful.

[dietc0kelver]

Describing Emotions In Writing (Effectively)

To describe emotions in writing effectively, focus on showing rather than telling. Use physical cues like body language, facial expressions, or changes in voice to convey how a character feels. Keep it simple—one or two strong details are often more powerful than a long explanation. Let the character’s thoughts or internal reactions reveal deeper emotion, and stay true to their personality. Use sensory details or metaphors to add texture, but avoid overcomplicating the moment. Clear, focused description keeps the emotion honest and easy to understand.

[dietc0kelver]

SEVEN Positive Words To Use In Your Writing

1. Radiant – Emitting light or joy; glowing with happiness or health.

2. Resilient – Able to recover quickly from difficulties; emotionally strong.

3. Serene – Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from stress.

4. Compassionate – Showing deep sympathy and a desire to help others.

5. Vibrant – Full of life, energy, or enthusiasm; dynamic and exciting.

6. Gracious – Kind, courteous, and generous, especially in difficult situations.

7. Inspiring – Filling someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially something creative or admirable.

[dietc0kelver]

SEVEN Negative Emotional Words For Writing

1. Seething – silently boiling with anger or rage.

2. Bitter – filled with resentment, jealousy, or pain.

3. Hollow – emotionally empty, numb, or drained.

4. Spiteful – hurting someone just to be cruel or get revenge.

5. Malicious – intentionally mean, cruel, or harmful.

6. Deranged – mentally unstable in a dangerous or disturbing way.

7. Desolate – completely alone, abandoned, or emotionally wrecked.

[dietc0kelver]

SEVEN Uncommonly Used Words To Make Your Writing Flow More Efficiently

1. Dilapidated – falling apart or ruined from age or neglect.

2. Melancholy – a deep, thoughtful kind of sadness.

3. Frantic – wild with fear, anxiety, or panic.

4. Jaded – emotionally numb or tired from too much stress or disappointment.

5. Lurched – moved suddenly and unsteadily, like stumbling forward.

6. Glowered – gave someone a dark, angry stare.

7. Unmoored – feeling lost or disconnected, like nothing’s keeping you grounded.

[dietc0kelver]

What Getting Shot Really Feels Like (Hint: It’s Nothing Like the Movies)

We’ve all seen those movie scenes where someone gets shot, and it’s like they get blasted backward with a huge force, followed by some dramatic fall. But real life? It’s nothing like that.

Getting shot feels different depending on the gun, but no matter what, it’s brutal. If you’re hit with a 9mm handgun, the pain is almost instant. It’s not some massive, knock-you-back force, though. It’s more like a sudden, hot pressure, like someone just punched you really hard, but deeper. You might freeze for a second, unsure of what just happened, and then the pain kicks in. It’s sharp, burning, and your breath starts coming in gasps. Blood flows, your mind races, and you’re hit with a wave of panic. You can’t move as well, and everything feels a little too loud or distant. It’s overwhelming, and you’re just trying to stay upright.

Now, if it’s a shotgun, things get a lot worse. You don’t just feel one impact—like with the 9mm—you feel the entire blast. It’s like someone hit you with a wrecking ball, spreading that pain all over. The pellets tear into you all at once, shattering bones and ripping through muscle. There’s no time to think. You’re just hit with pain everywhere, and it’s impossible to ignore. It feels like you’ve been crushed, your body going into shock. Breathing becomes harder, and staying conscious? That becomes a struggle.

Then, there’s the AR-15. And if you’re ever unlucky enough to feel the impact of that, it’s different again. The power behind a rifle like that is intense. When it hits, it’s not just a sharp pain—it knocks you backward. The bullet tears through everything, leaving a massive hole in its wake. It’s not something you can walk off or ignore. The pain is immediate, deep, and intense. You might not feel it right away, but when it hits, it’s all-consuming. Blood is everywhere, and you’re trying to breathe, trying to keep it together, but it feels like your body just wants to give up.

In the end, no matter what gun it is, getting shot is terrifying. It’s not cool, it’s not easy, and it doesn’t make you a hero. It’s raw pain, shock, and confusion. You don’t know if you’re going to make it out. You don’t know if help is coming. And that, above all, is the scariest part.

[dietc0kelver]

1. Create a Relatable Teen Protagonist

• Give your teen detective real-world struggles: school, friendships, identity.

• They should be clever but not perfect—let them make mistakes and grow.

2. Start with a Hook

• Open with something strange: a missing item, a cryptic message, or a local legend.

• Teen readers love to be dropped straight into the action or suspense.

3. Develop a Strong Motive for Involvement

• Why is your teen sleuth investigating? Maybe the victim was a friend, or the police aren’t listening.

• Make their stake personal to keep the story emotionally grounded.

4. Use Clues and Red Herrings

• Scatter real clues throughout the story—but don’t make them obvious.

• Introduce red herrings (false clues) to keep readers guessing.

5. Build Suspense Gradually

• End chapters with cliffhangers or new discoveries.

• Raise the stakes as the investigation progresses—secrets should have consequences.

6. Include a Cast of Suspects

• Give each suspect a secret, motive, or something they’re hiding.

• Vary their personalities and connections to the case to keep things interesting.

7. Use Setting as a Tool

• Whether it’s a creepy small town, a boarding school, or a summer camp—make the setting part of the mystery.

• Hidden passages, local legends, or a town with a dark past can enhance the atmosphere.

8. Reflect Teen Voice and Dialogue

• Let your characters sound like real teens—use current slang sparingly but authentically.

• Show their friendships, crushes, humor, and fears to balance the darkness of the mystery.

9. Plan Your Plot Backwards

• Know your ending (who did it, how, and why), then layer in clues that lead logically but not obviously to that conclusion.

• This helps avoid plot holes and makes the mystery satisfying.

10. Add a Twist

• A good twist isn’t random—it should make the reader rethink everything, and ideally, they’ll realize the clues were there all along.

[dietc0kelver]

ENEMIES TO LOVERS WRITING TIPS

(aka how to make readers scream into pillows)

1. The hate has to be personal.

Not just “we don’t get along.” Give them history. A betrayal. A mission clash. A ruined reputation. Something that still stings.

2. They don’t have to fight. But they do.

Even if they agree, they’ll argue. Even if they want the same thing, they’ll snarl at each other about how to get it. That tension? That’s chemistry’s evil twin.

3. Forced proximity is your playground.

One bed. Trapped together. Partnered for a mission. Handcuffed to a radiator. Justified or not, lock them in a room and watch them burn.

4. Let the “enemy” fall first. Hard.

Nothing hits like the emotionally repressed one catching feelings and hating it. Glances. Jealousy. Protectiveness they can’t explain.

5. Use physical tension as emotional subtext.

He pins her to the wall. She draws a knife to his throat. They lean in too close during an argument. No one moves away. You know what you’re doing.

6. Make them see each other differently. Slowly.

A quiet moment. An overheard confession. A small act of kindness. That’s the crack in the armor. That’s where the feelings get in.

7. Keep the banter sharp.

Flirty. Mean. Teasing. Petty. Get creative. The tension should bounce like a knife being tossed between them.

8. They hate each other—but they also save each other.

From a bullet. From themselves. From the truth. Enemies who protect each other without understanding why? Chef’s kiss.

9. Give them a breaking point.

A fight that goes too far. A confession they didn’t mean to say. A moment where everything falls apart—or comes together.

10. Make the kiss a battlefield.

It should feel like surrender. Like fury. Like relief. Like they’ve been holding it in for chapters. Make it explosive. Make it messy. Make it matter.