[creativepromptsforwriting]

Romantic One-Liners Part V

"I'd choose you over and over, in every lifetime."

"Every little thing you do makes me fall for you even more."

"No matter what happens, we'll always have each other."

"Our love story should be taught in school."

"You're my favorite kind of distraction."

"I just want to spend a lifetime with you."

"My heart will always find you again."

"You are the home I never knew I missed."

"Our love is one of a kind."

"Please let me make you happy."

"I wish I could freeze this moment and keep living in it."

"With you everything is exciting."

"You made me believe in soulmates."

"I don't need a perfect life, I only need you."

"Every love song makes sense now."

More: One-Liners Masterpost

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Co-workers to lovers meet cute?

Co-workers to Lovers Meet Cute

Showing up to their new job, co-worker 1 gets assigned to a pretty clean desk and immediately starts to set up. Turns out that co-worker 2 is just a very clean person and comes into work to reclaim their desk.

They both reach for the last coffee pod in the break room and neither wants to back down. Now a shared cup becomes a running inside joke.

Co-worker 1 accidentally sends an email to everyone in the company. Co-worker 2 is bored and answers them teasingly.

They met even before coming into work, when the subway comes to a sudden halt and co-worker 1 falls into the lap of co-worker 2. Shouldn't be that awkward until they both walk the same way to the company.

One of them takes care of the office plants, while the other keeps accidentally killing their own. They bond over repotting and keep on meeting up for plant care.

They are working in two shifts, but share a desk or a locker. They never met before but start to leave cute messages for each other. Then they finally meet.

Co-worker 1 mistakes the other for a new intern and gives them a bunch of menial tasks. Turns out they're the new manager.

They feel like someone is following them. They first see them near their apartment building, then down at the subway station, then they even try to get into the same elevator as them. They call security on their stalker, who turns out to be just a co-worker that has the same way to work as them.

More: Meet Cutes/Uglies Masterpost + Workplace AU Masterpost

Have fun with them!

- Jana

[creativepromptsforwriting]

How to write emotions

How to write emotional scenes

How to show emotions Part I

How to show emotions Part II

How to show emotions Part III

How to show emotions Part IV

How to show emotions Part V

How to show emotions Part VI

How to show emotions Part VII

How to show emotions Part VIII

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How to show emotions

Part IX

How to show being delighted

bright, sparkling eyes

smiling or grinning broadly

light, bouncy steps or movements

clapping hands or small, excited gestures

warm blush or flushed cheeks

soft, happy sighs or laughter

jumping up or small hops

eyes crinkling at the corners

open mouth, slightly parted in surprise or joy

leaning forward eagerly

staring at whatever delights them

spinning in a circle

How to show dread

rapid, shallow breathing or sudden gasps

sweaty palms or clammy skin

trembling hands or body

tightened jaw or grinding teeth

furrowed brows, tense forehead

wide, darting eyes or a fixed, unblinking stare

clenched fists or nails digging into skin

stiff, frozen posture or tense muscles ready to react

dry mouth or difficulty swallowing

sudden chills or shivers

heart pounding visibly or audibly (e.g., pounding in ears)

fidgeting or restless movements, pacing

nausea or tightness in the stomach

avoiding eye contact or looking away anxiously

voice trembling or catching in throat if speaking

How to show serenity

slow, deep breathing

soft, gentle smile or neutral, peaceful facial expression

softly gazing

smooth, unhurried movements

hands resting calmly, loosely folded or open palms

even heartbeat/pulse

slight tilt of the head, indicating calm attentiveness

relaxed jaw, no clenching or grinding

steady, balanced posture with relaxed shoulders

soft sigh or contented breath out

minimal fidgeting or twitching

How to show being alarmed

widened eyes

raised eyebrows

dilated pupils

quickened or shallow breathing

heart pounding or racing

trembling or shaking hands

stiffened posture or frozen still

sweating or cold sweat

sudden intake of breath or gasping

paleness or flushed face

lips pressed tightly or quivering

clenched jaw or fists

neck hairs standing on end

fidgeting or restless movements, pacing

mouth slightly open or dry mouth

rapid head movements, scanning surroundings

jumping or flinching suddenly

tightened throat or throat clearing

More: How to write emotions Masterpost

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How to Write an Engaging First Chapter

I probably get this question every day, so I think it’s about time I did a post on it. Many writers are concerned with writing their first chapters and they have trouble figuring out what they should include and what they should leave out until later.

When you’re submitting a manuscript in order to get an agent or find a publisher, it’s important that you hook them from the opening paragraph. A lot of agents have admitted that sometimes they ONLY read the first few sentences and if they’re not intrigued, they won’t read the rest of it. That might sound cruel, but why should they continue to read something that they think is boring when there are so many other stories in their “slush pile” to read? You need to engage the reader right from the beginning if you want them to care about your novel.

I learned this the hard way. The first few stories I wrote lacked an engaging opening. I think the best way to learn is to revisit some of your favorite books. Most of the time, they had something that caught your attention right away. There was something to it that made you keep reading. You need to make sure you have “that thing” in your own novel.

Here are the dos and don’ts of writing an engaging opening hook:

Do:

Construct a scene that best represents your character

I’m not going to tell you there’s a wrong and right way to open your novel, because it really all depends on your novel. You need to know your character before you can begin writing your story, so only you will know how you should start it off. The best advice I can give is to construct a scene that helps us best understand your character. If they’re on the run, show us that they’re being chased. If they’re sad and lonely, construct a scene that lets us feel their isolation. You don’t necessarily need to open your book with action, but you do need to introduce the conflict. Think about what your character wants and go from there.

Help set the scene

The first chapter is a good time to explore the setting of your novel. You’re not going to use this chapter to completely describe your world, but you need to give your readers a taste of it. Use all your senses to present the setting to us. What does your character feel? Are they afraid? Are they happy? Are they cautious? Putting emotion into your scenes from the beginning will not only help set the tone, but we’ll get an immediate understanding of your world.

Introduce only important information

The first chapter is not the time to give us a long, drawn-out explanation of your world and characters. You need to find the simplest and most exciting way to get information across to your readers, so that they’ll be hooked from the beginning. Get your audience to care about your story. Don’t drag it down with details that don’t matter yet. Think of your first chapter as an introduction to an essay. You don’t go right into the points immediately, but you set us up for something good.

Don’t:

Describe your main character in detail

We don’t need to know everything about your main character in the first chapter. We don’t need to know everything about what they look like, their best friends, how they would describe themselves in the mirror, etc. If you want to do these things, they’re best left for later chapters. Your readers do not need to know everything from the beginning to get into your story. Give them a taste and draw them in.

Give long explanations

When writing a scene, it’s easy to get caught up in everything that you want to talk about all at once. You have to remember that you’ll have time to explain things later and it will probably be much more interesting if your readers have to wait. You don’t need to mention everything that’s happening and why it’s important. Present the information in the most engaging way possible and avoid these long explanations. We don’t need you main character to make a page long speech in the first chapter of your novel.

Fill your readers with unnecessary back story

Again, too much back story in your first chapter will kill your momentum. Anything that’s unnecessary to know from the beginning can be put off until later. I know it’s exciting to get into the meat of your novel, but your readers have to care about your world and characters before you keep talking about it. Don’t be afraid to cut something or push something back to later chapters. You’ll also improve the pacing of your novel if you keep these things in mind.

It’s super important to remember that all of these things won’t apply to every novel. There are times when the opening of your novel will break all these rules and there will be exceptions to every single one of them. However, if you keep getting feedback that people “can’t get into your novel”; it might be because your first chapter is weak. Also, if you’re having trouble with your first chapter and can’t seem to get it right, leave it for later. You can always go back and change something if you don’t love it.

[ghpastpresent1]

General Hospital star Anthony Geary mourns Tristan Rogers

"I was depressed at the news of Tristan passing away… I have great memories of him and always will have. I've always thought Tristan was a good actor, a very giving actor, and fun to work with," Geary told TV Insider, recalling the actor who originated Robert in 1980. "Working with him was an experience that I could always rely on to be funny, exciting, challenging, and infuriating — a perfect day's work."

"Whatever was in the script," he said, "no matter what we were given, we were going to do it — not word for word, for sure, but we didn't challenge the Luke and Robert relationship," which he described as "a classic relationship with a couple ne'er-do-wells, who knew the worst about each other, but for the most part, remained friends anyway."

[hamilton-lyrics]

From Renee Elise Goldsberry’s Instagram

(I’m sorry but this is absolutely adorable. The bond within this cast is so incredible and you can see it anytime you watch them interact with each other!)

[fyeahpippa]

[+29] HQs of Phillipa Soo performing at the Super Bowl LI Pregame Show at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on February 5th, 2017 have been added to our gallery. Click here for the full gallery!

[seantealefan]

Who’s the Daddy?

Trailer for Doctor Odyssey episode 14 "Hot Tub Week"

[livelovecaliforniadreams]

[kendrysaneela]

I love how this interview is basically Josh saying “We could do a Broadway episode……we have Phillipa” and Phillipa being like “Josh shut up. But yes I would be on board” 😂

[somethingincrediblyright]

Lin-Manuel Miranda talks about Phillipa Soo in his Ars Nova Revolution speech. (x)

In honor of our Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton departure! I wish both of these wonderful people the absolute best!!!

[creativepromptsforwriting]

Love Confessions 💕

“I couldn’t live with myself, if I didn’t tell you.”

“I never dared to even dream about you feeling the same.”

“Do I really have to spell it out for you? I love you! Are you happy now?”

“I don’t want to sound cheesy, but I need you to know how I feel.”

“Maybe I do like you – a lot.”

“This is just too much, I can’t act like this anymore, like I don’t love you!”

“I know this is not how we do things, but we can’t ignore our feelings any longer!”

“Well, you still love me, right?” “I do.”

"I really, really like your stupid face."

“You never believe me! If I told you right now that I love you, would you even believe me?”

“I want to wake up next to you. Every morning.”

“It’s like you never really see me. I’m standing right in front of you and you don’t see me!”

“You have to come back to me. Because I cannot do this without you.”

“I love you, okay? I love you!”

“I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”

“How you made me fall in love with you is still beyond me.”

“I didn’t want to tell you like this, but I have no choice.”

“Don’t you see that there are people who care about you? That I care about?”

“I am only going to say this once, so you better listen – I love you.”

“I can’t lose you again! Please, don’t make me lose you again.”

“This was not how I wanted you to find out, but I also don’t want to take it back.”

“We need to stop dancing around it. All it does, is hurting us both!”

“I cannot stop smiling when I look at you.”

"My heart aches to be with you."

“I can’t stop thinking about you. When I wake up, when I’m about to fall asleep…”

“You will never lose me. I will always be right here beside you.”

“I want you to be happy. And I would love it to be with me.”

"I think I like you a lot more than I like anyone."

"There is something missing, when you're not here with me."

"It's hard for me to describe what I feel for you... but just know that it's love nonetheless."

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Prompt #537: Quotes (65)

“You don’t know anything about me.”

“I know everything. You are an open book written for very dumb children.”

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heartbreaking.

"It wasn't meant to be."

"Did you even love me?"

"I begged you to stay."

"Was any of it ever real?"

"If only we had more time."

"You have given up."

"I will never forget you."

"We made so many plans together."

"You promised me you'd come back."

"I have always loved you."

"You can't hurt me anymore."

"Dreams are all we have now."

"I wish I could stay forever."

"You broke me."

"Everywhere I go, I see you."

"It hurt too much to say it out loud."

"Maybe in a another life."

[scealaiscoite]

*ੈ🎄✩‧₊ christmas prompts

¹⁾ tangled lights

²⁾ fresh gingerbread

³⁾ secret santa

⁴⁾ hidden bunches of mistletoe 

⁵⁾ a broken bauble

⁶⁾ spiced mulled wine

⁷⁾ knitted jumpers

⁸⁾ iced sugar cookies 

⁹⁾ cheap tinsel

¹⁰⁾ snow angels 

¹¹⁾ hot chocolate 

¹²⁾ carols 

¹³⁾ fireplaces laden with stockings 

¹⁴⁾ sleigh rides 

¹⁵⁾ clumsily-made gingerbread houses 

¹⁶⁾ scraps of wrapping paper

¹⁷⁾ a roaring fireplace

¹⁸⁾ candy canes

¹⁹⁾ candlelit churches 

²⁰⁾ old holiday movies 

²¹⁾ familiar festive music 

²²⁾ stacks of cards

²³⁾ red wax candles 

²⁴⁾ christmas eve

²⁵⁾ badly-wrapped presents

²⁶⁾ nutcrackers 

²⁷⁾ illuminated stained glass

²⁸⁾ paper stars 

²⁹⁾ gingerbread men

³⁰⁾ thick, pure snow 

³¹⁾ holly wreaths 

³²⁾ lit lanterns 

³³⁾ fluffy socks

³⁴⁾ sweet-smelling candles 

³⁶⁾ snow globes 

³⁷⁾ flannel pajamas

³⁸⁾ glittery baubles

³⁹⁾ a santa hat

⁴⁰⁾ a sky heavy with snow 

⁴¹⁾ homemade dinners 

⁴²⁾ last-minute gift shopping 

⁴³⁾ cold evenings 

⁴⁴⁾ fresh-baked cinnamon rolls 

⁴⁵⁾ craft fairs 

⁴⁶⁾ ice rinks 

⁴⁷⁾ fragrant pine trees 

⁴⁸⁾ christmas cactuses 

⁴⁹⁾ bear hugs 

⁵⁰⁾ family dinners 

[scealaiscoite]

*ੈ🎄✩‧₊ christmas prompts

¹⁾ tangled lights

²⁾ fresh gingerbread

³⁾ secret santa

⁴⁾ hidden bunches of mistletoe 

⁵⁾ a broken bauble

⁶⁾ spiced mulled wine

⁷⁾ knitted jumpers

⁸⁾ iced sugar cookies 

⁹⁾ cheap tinsel

¹⁰⁾ snow angels 

¹¹⁾ hot chocolate 

¹²⁾ carols 

¹³⁾ fireplaces laden with stockings 

¹⁴⁾ sleigh rides 

¹⁵⁾ clumsily-made gingerbread houses 

¹⁶⁾ scraps of wrapping paper

¹⁷⁾ a roaring fireplace

¹⁸⁾ candy canes

¹⁹⁾ candlelit churches 

²⁰⁾ old holiday movies 

²¹⁾ familiar festive music 

²²⁾ stacks of cards

²³⁾ red wax candles 

²⁴⁾ christmas eve

²⁵⁾ badly-wrapped presents

²⁶⁾ nutcrackers 

²⁷⁾ illuminated stained glass

²⁸⁾ paper stars 

²⁹⁾ gingerbread men

³⁰⁾ thick, pure snow 

³¹⁾ holly wreaths 

³²⁾ lit lanterns 

³³⁾ fluffy socks

³⁴⁾ sweet-smelling candles 

³⁶⁾ snow globes 

³⁷⁾ flannel pajamas

³⁸⁾ glittery baubles

³⁹⁾ a santa hat

⁴⁰⁾ a sky heavy with snow 

⁴¹⁾ homemade dinners 

⁴²⁾ last-minute gift shopping 

⁴³⁾ cold evenings 

⁴⁴⁾ fresh-baked cinnamon rolls 

⁴⁵⁾ craft fairs 

⁴⁶⁾ ice rinks 

⁴⁷⁾ fragrant pine trees 

⁴⁸⁾ christmas cactuses 

⁴⁹⁾ bear hugs 

⁵⁰⁾ family dinners