writers support blog

Reblogging and posting writing tips, prompts, moodboards and everything of the sort. Send me an ask if you are looking for something specific!

[luna-helps-writing]

Hiya! I’m Luna, and I post/reblog tips and prompts to help you write and create better, or get a better understanding on what to include in your story, and what you should exclude.

For your information; I am not a certified author myself, nor do I have an education near the subject. I am only a writer, and I found myself struggling to build a good story for myself. It took me too long to find out how to work and plan an entire work, so I created this blog to help those kind of people out!

If you are struggling with something, be that inspiration, spelling, synonyms or antonyms, words to use instead of said etc. etc.; send me an ask and I’ll take a look for you!

That being said; enjoy the posts and I hope they come of great use to you! Good luck with you and your writing projects!

[coiled-dragon]

Im just feeling a certain way rn

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

feeling called out today

credit: _ADWills

[daddiesdrarryy]

Me when I write about my character(s):

[iloveyou-writers]

—D

[funnytwittertweets]

[overfalls]

IT’S NOT ‘PEEKED’ MY INTEREST

OR ‘PEAKED’

BUT PIQUED

‘PIQUED MY INTEREST’

THIS HAS BEEN A CAPSLOCK PSA

[owlbearcounter]

THIS IS ACTUALLY REALLY USEFUL THANK YOU

[ranetree]

ADDITIONALLY:

YOU ARE NOT ‘PHASED’. YOU ARE ‘FAZED.’

IF IT HAS BEEN A VERY LONG DAY, YOU ARE ‘WEARY’. IF SOMEONE IS ACTING IN A WAY THAT MAKES YOU SUSPICIOUS, YOU ARE ‘WARY’.

ALL IN ‘DUE’ TIME, NOT ‘DO’ TIME

‘PER SE’ NOT ‘PER SAY’

THANK YOU

[tassiekitty]

BREATHE - THE VERB FORM IN PRESENT TENSE

BREATH - THE NOUN FORM

THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE

WANDER - TO WALK ABOUT AIMLESSLY

WONDER - TO THINK OF IN A DREAMLIKE AND/OR WISTFUL MANNER

THEY ARE NOT INTERCHANGEABLE (but one’s mind can wander)

[fairywails]

DEFIANT - RESISTANT DEFINITE - CERTAIN

[melancholicmarionette]

WANTON - DELIBERATE AND UNPROVOKED ACTION (ALSO AN ARCHAIC TERM FOR A PROMISCUOUS WOMAN)

WONTON - IT’S A DUMPLING THAT’S ALL IT IS IT’S A FUCKING DUMPLING

[proletariatbitch]

BAWL- TO SOB/CRY

BALL- A FUCKING BALL

YOU CANNOT “BALL” YOUR EYES OUT

[soggywarmpockets]

AND FOR FUCK’S SAKE, IT’S NOT “SIKE”; IT’S “PSYCH”. AS IN “I PSYCHED YOU OUT”; BECAUSE YOU MOMENTARILY MADE SOMEONE BELIEVE SOMETHING THAT WASN’T TRUE.

THANK YOU.

[everylineeverystory]

*slams reblog*

[leonawriter]

IT’S ‘MIGHT AS WELL’. ‘MIND AS WELL’ DOES NOT MAKE GRAMMATICAL SENSE.

[penbrydd]

SLEIGHT - DEXTERITY, ARTIFICE, CRAFT (FROM ‘SLY’) SLIGHT - VERY LITTLE, FRAIL, DELICATE

IT’S ‘SLEIGHT OF HAND’.

[maverlok]

[celynbrum]

DISCRETE - SEPARATE, DISTINCT, PARTED

DISCREET - SUBTLE, STEALTHY, DIPLOMATIC

[othercat2]

BORN= existing as a result of birth

BORNE= carried or transported by

[typesetjez]

LIGHTENING = to make something less dark in color or to lessen its weight

LIGHTNING = bright flash of light during electrical storms

[obervation-subject-753]

{This is quite helpful. Thank you Rebloggers.}

[ask-the-dancingdreamer-archive]

((adm: I just want to add-

Loose- untight

Lose- opposite of winning))

[ask-the-awesome]

((ALSO: A fun trick -  Affect = Action  Effect = End Result ))

[ed-edward-blackbeard]

There = In that place

Their = belonging to them

can’t = a contraction for cannot

cant = a tilt or lean at an angle, usually to accommodate accessibility

[gossip-girl-of-middleearth]

Me thinking that this is child’s play and that I know it all already:

Me realising there are some things I didn’t already know:

[beenovel]

STOOD IS PAST TENSE NOT PRESENT, “X WAS STOOD NEXT TO Y” IS INCORRECT IT’S “X WAS STANDING NEXT TO Y”

[cletusthurstonbeauregard-deacti]

[droptheprompt]

Tired/sleepy prompts please!

Here we go :)

Tired/sleepy prompts

A and B huddling on the couch together under a fluffy blanket after a long day, just enjoying the shared warmth and closeness.

A loves to watch B sleep since that's the only time B's features aren't shadowed by worries.

B refusing to get up in the morning because the sheets are so soft and A is too warm to let go.

A and B have to share a bed for a reason. During the night, A realises B rolled over to them and is mumbling how much they like A.

B knows A has trouble sleeping lately and decides to tell them a story to hopefully lull them to sleep.

Lazy morning cuddles when neither of them has to get up yet.

B coming home after a hard day at work and curling on A's lap.

A and B falling asleep in the blanket fort they built.

I hope these helped :) Have a great day!

[27paperlilies]

Woes of saints

I watch, I wait, I stand by to contemplate. The life I have lived, The stories my death will sure create. Crumpled paper and bitter ties, will I give up these holy lies. Books golden at the edge, words on pages softly turn at my dread. fingers itching to touch in reverence, should I seek its freeing clemence. Fate is neither cruel nor kind, the strings they weave and cut always in due time. King and begger both alike, gold means nothing when lady fate takes your life. Perhaps I'll see that lonely maid, when decades pass and debts repaid. Will she weep and cut me loose, will i fall through heavens noose.

[angelasscribbles]

Writer Issues

Writers Corner for more writing memes.

[purestxblood]

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 –

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

amazed, attractive, bold, brave, bubbly, cheerful, comfortable, delightful, excited, festive, free, jolly, optimistic, proud, wonderful.

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

aggravated, awful, chilly, dejected, dirty, dreadful, heavy, irritated, pessimistic, tearful, tense, terrible, tired, ugly, weak.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

anxious, awestruck, bashful, cautious, composed, easygoing, horrified, intelligent,quizzical, ravenous, reluctant, settled, shy.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

appreciative, blissful, contented, ecstatic, elated, glad, happy, joyful, jubilant, merry, respectful, sweet, serene, upbeat, vivacious.

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

angry, disenchanted, distressed, glum, gloomy, grumpy, grouchy, miserable, mad, moody, nervous, sad, sadistic, selfish, sour.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

accepting, calm, confident, cool, earnest, easy, evenhanded, indifferent, neutral, nostalgic, passive, reserved, satisfied, sentimental, surprised.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

agreeable, animated, bright, clever, encouraging, fresh, gentle, hopeful, kind, loving, open, pleased, supportive, sympathetic, warm.

𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

annoyed, bitter, disgruntled, disgusted, evil, guilty, hostile, hurtful, nasty, obnoxious, oppressive, overbearing, resentful, sarcastic, sardonic. 

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 –

acerbic, ambivalent, ardent, candid, cautionary, conciliatory, knowledgeable, mysterious, pragmatic, regretful, resigned, satirical, secretive, solemn, strong.

[coffeebeanwriting]

Types of Opening Scenes for Your Novel

Here are a handful of ways to open the very first scene in your book! There are plenty more to explore, but these are a set of very tried and true methods.

Autobiographic - your protagonist starts the book reflecting or talking about a past event. They’re looking back in time and sharing an important piece of information with the reader.

In trouble/conflict - a problem has arisen for the protagonist and a sense of urgency is established. This can be an intense conflict like a chase scene or a puzzling problem.

Mysterious opening - the reader is introduced to something peculiar (a fantasy location, unique magic, a cloaked figure, etc.) that raises questions in their mind. Their curiosity will keep them reading.

Scene-setting - the most common opening where you focus on introducing the setting and the characters in it before anything else.

The questioner - the protagonist is questioning something: “Who invited the guy in the trench coat covered in red?”

Beginning with a thought - the novel is started with a philosophical quote or meaningful thought from the protagonist. “What is living worth if she’s not doing it with me?”

Intriguing dialogue - the book starts with interesting dialogue that captures the attention of the reader.

Mood establisher - the novel opens with a deliberate mood that signifies to the reader what they should expect from the story. Ex. a spooky story may open with eerie words and a dark atmosphere.

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[mistblossomdesigns-deactivated2]

A Bare Bones Guide to Outlining a Fantasy Novel in Three Acts

If you're trying to write a fantasy novel and you're feeling overwhelmed by the process, try to break down your story into three acts as follows...

Act 1

Introduce the status quo - setting, main character, and any struggles they currently face

Create an inciting incident

Show your character's hesitancy to welcome change

Have your character take a chance and start their journey

Act 2

Introduce friends and mentors

Include trials and obstacles

Let your character have a mini success

Have your character doubt themselves regardless of their success

Act 3

Increase tension with more obstacles and rising action

The climactic high point - a.k.a. the final showdown

Show the aftermath and what your character has overcome/sacrificed in order to succeed

[bunnyswritings]

50 (unconventional) date ideas for your otp

Attend an art fair together

Go on a hot air balloon ride

Furniture shopping date at Ikea

Visit an aquarium and have dinner in an underwater restaurant

Have a picnic at sunrise or sunset

Play 20 questions to get to know the other better

Take a pottery class together

Attend a silent disco party

Go indoor skydiving / bungee jumping

Take an aerial yoga class

Rent a couple bike and ride around town

Attend a poetry / book event

Have fun at a board game cafe

Visit a psychic and have fortunes read

Have a dine in the dark experience

Take a cooking / baking class together

Challenge each other at arcade games

Have a home movie night with popcorn and homemade nachos

Ice-skating when one doesn't know how to

Take a painting class / go for an art jam session together

Attend a play together

Go scuba diving together

Take a dance class together

Visit an animal sanctuary / shelter to volunteer together

Go for a kayaking adventure

Go to a comedy show

Organise a get-together potluck event with friends

Go to a drive-in movie theatre

Attend a beer or wine tasting event

Go to an escape room together

Visit an amusement park

Sign up for a themed run together

Go stargazing at a local observatory

Visit an art museum or gallery and have their caricatures drawn

Assemble a lego set together

Go on a scenic drive and have a picnic

Go on a nature trail walk together

Go camping together

Attend a themed costume party

Go to a local fair or festival

Take a horseback riding lesson together

Pet-sit a friend's pet together for a day

Play mini golf together

Have a spa day together

Take a sailing lesson together

Go rock climbing / bouldering together

Go to a karaoke bar

Take a sushi making class together

Visit an old bookstore or library

Play a game of laser tag

[slayingfiction]

Feelings Wheel

This is the feelings wheel by Geoffrey Roberts, shown to me by my therapist. My initial thought was, "what amazing synonyms to use for diverse emotional vocabulary!"

More than that, this wheel is great for understanding your characters inner motivations and reactions to situations. For example, if a character constantly feels helpless, then their overarching characteristics will be that they are fearful.

Characters who are less emotionally aware may use words and act in the inner most circle. Those much more aware of their emotions may describe themselves or express and use words from the outer most circle.

Hopefully you guys find this as helpful as I did! Let me know down in the comments.

Happy Writing!

[renaultphile]

This literally blew my mind. Had a quick glance and what do I see? Judgemental, basically Laurie throughout the book, leads back to disgust. OMG. Anyway, this is just a brilliant tool for writing and for life 😮

[sepulchretide]

Writer's Guild of America voted to strike, good for them