❖ My Greek-Inspired Novel ❖
I’m writing an original, myth-inspired novel about Penelope, the Queen of Ithaca, before Odysseus leaves for war— a woman navigating fate, performance, and the roles carved for her.
THE GIRL WHO WOULD RULE ITHACA
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❖ My Greek-Inspired Novel ❖
I’m writing an original, myth-inspired novel about Penelope, the Queen of Ithaca, before Odysseus leaves for war— a woman navigating fate, performance, and the roles carved for her.
THE GIRL WHO WOULD RULE ITHACA
Types of Flirting
SUBTLE: giving looks, brushing hands, little comments that could be mistaken for an innocent compliment
PLAYFUL: lighthearted teasing & banter, exaggerated reaction, poking fun at behaviours, playful shoves, feigned offense, "Oh, you think you're funny, do you?"
SUGGESTIVE: straightforward, complimenting looks, casual physical touch, dirty jokes, expressing desire, "We could always sneak out somewhere quieter."
ROMANTIC: head over heals, thoughtful gestures, blushing, classically romantic gestures (holding doors, holding an umbrella, bringing coffee in the morning), "My soul knows yours from another lifetime and calls for yours in this one too."
ANXIOUS: freaking out over every text and interaction, discussing every move with their friends,
BOLD: direct, no subtly, relationships always labelled, "I've really liked being around you. Could I maybe take you on a date sometime?"
SHY: nervous, insecure, showing no interest until they are sure the other is interested, fidgeting, daydreaming about what could be if they had the courage to confess, using excuses to be close to them, "Um... you look really good today."
CARETAKING: acts of service, protectiveness, checking in, bringing snacks, offering jacket, fixing things, walking them home, "Brought you coffee; it's still warm."
CASUAL & INTENSE: platonic flirting with no further intentions, way over the top at times, effortless, fun, teasing, maybe eventually leading to more, "You look great, please break my back and reshape my inner organs."
[Prompt Calender: February 9th, International Flirting Week]
Writing Resources for Vocabulary and Dialogue Tags
Vocabulary
01. Word hippo
02. One look
03. Power thesaurus
04. Visual thesaurus
Dialogue tags
01. 300 words to use instead of said
02. 550+ alternative words for said
03. 200+ other words for said
(These pictures are not mine. Let me know if you know OP!)
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YOU. WILL. WRITE. oh you want to write so bad. all the motivation is here. the plot is so good. words come to you so naturally. YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE. RIGHT NOW.
Between The Pages
Readers,
What do you look for in a main character
that you can related to?
Coffee Shop Talk
Writers — What’s the hardest part of voice for you? finding it, or trusting it?
Trust the Process
I trust the work enough not to rush it.
Easier said than done.
Writing Expirement
How would your character say
“This isn’t a negotiation”?
Between the pages
Reader question —
What pulls you into a story faster: the world, Or the woman at its center?
Coffee Shop Talk
Writers — What’s the first thing you usually cut When a scene isn’t working?
FEAR, BELIEF, RESOLVE
On parchment, he was the perfect husband, dedicated.
Writing Experiment
How would your character say
“Do you see me?”?
Most of writing is noticing when you’re avoiding something and sitting with it anyway.
IS PVSSYDON!! i mean poseidon
That was the real reason why Poseidon was angry with Odysseus. Then he went to cry to his brothers, only to receive more ridicule-
this is now cannon, for research reasons
➡️ Mythology Project #1: Athena.
I'm starting with Athena the Boss and her small owl 😎🦉 Goddess of war strategy, wisdom, justice and crafts (especially weaving) 🧵
Spoiler for my new video (one day...) 😭✌️