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hello! unrequited-love-turns-requited prompts would be greatly appreciated 🥺
Unrequited Love turns Requited Prompts
-> feel free to edit and adjust pronouns as you see fit.
"You don’t have to say yes," they whispered, barely meeting their gaze. "I just needed to get it out before it eats me alive." The silence stretched until a hand slipped into theirs. "Who said no was even an option?"
"I thought I was too late," they said, their voice trembling. "I’ve loved you for so long, but I thought—" "You are late," the other interrupted with a smile. "But lucky for you, I’ve been waiting."
"Why didn’t you tell me?" they asked, their voice breaking. "Because you deserved someone better." They grabbed their hand, their touch firm but warm. "I don’t want better. I want you."
"You’re always there for me, and I’ve never asked why," they said, studying them intently. "Because I love you," came the matter-of-fact reply. "But you don’t feel the same, so—" "Who said I don’t?"
"I thought you were in love with someone else," they said, their heart in their throat. "I was," the other admitted. "Until I realized the person I wanted was standing right in front of me all along."
"You loved me all this time and didn’t say anything?" they asked, incredulous. "Yeah, well, watching you love someone else wasn’t exactly great either," they snapped. "I’m not in love with them anymore," they said softly. "I’m in love with you."
"I don’t want to ruin what we have," they said nervously. "And what if I told you I’ve been waiting for you to ruin it?" the other asked, their lips curling into a hopeful smile.
Hi do you by chance have any prompts for describing the city (especially at night)? I'm looking for like a futuristic fantasy setting if that makes sense. Thanks!
Describing a City at Night
-> feel free to edit as you see fit.
The city glowed with neon veins, casting a strange, electric light over towering spires that scraped the sky. Holographic advertisements danced across windows while streams of fog curled through alleyways like rivers of light. Above, drones drifted lazily, their shadows weaving patterns on the streets below, creating an endless maze of pulsing, glowing reflections.
The skyline stretched sharp and unbroken, towers of glass and steel rising in clean, geometric lines against the sky. Windows glowed softly, each one a story of someone working late or an empty office left on standby.
In the dead of night, the city seemed to take on a different rhythm: quiet but with an underlying hum of energy. Few people walked the streets, but the occasional flicker of a phone screen or quiet murmur from an all-night café hinted at life. The shadows of the alleys were cut by security lights, giving them a strobe-lit effect, while the dull glow from rooftop gardens and balconies softened the city’s sharp edges.
A canal snaked through the heart of the city, the water dark and reflecting neon signs from towering skyscrapers above. Sleek boats glided quietly, transporting passengers between stops along the waterfront, each boat’s headlights cutting clean lines through the night. Pedestrians strolled along the edge, pausing to take photos or enjoy the city’s lights reflected in the gentle ripples below.
Even at 3 a.m., the city streets were alive, the constant flow of traffic muted yet steady as it moved beneath rows of LED streetlights. All-night coffee shops and convenience stores dotted the blocks, their windows spilling soft light onto the sidewalk. Pedestrians, many lost in their own world of screens and earbuds, walked with purpose, the occasional laughter or conversation blending into the endless hum of the city’s heartbeat.
Fantasy Guide to the Army
I have been asked to do this post for quite a long while and I finally got around to it. This guide is a basic guide, you may need to do further research into specific armies across the world. Armies are a necessary part to any world building, so what do we need to know about them?
(PS I had planned to include air force and navy but I am just one person and I cut myself, and the read more link, some slack)
lmao not me seriously needing this for fantasy military
Why You Must Write a Great Hook for Your Story
Imagine this: You’re in a bookstore or scrolling through a library of digital titles. What makes you stop and pick up a book? Is it the cover? The blurb? Sure. But what seals the deal is the first few lines—the hook.
A great hook isn’t just the first line; it’s a promise. It’s a spark that lights the fire of curiosity and compels the reader to turn the page. In a world full of distractions, where countless stories compete for attention, your hook is your story’s lifeline.
Here’s why you must craft a killer hook:
1. Instant Connection
Your opening is your first impression. Readers want to feel something immediately—whether it’s intrigue, tension, or wonder. A strong hook sets the tone for your story and builds an instant bond with your audience.
Example: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” – George Orwell, 1984.
In one sentence, Orwell creates an unsettling atmosphere that demands attention.
2. It Sets the Stakes
A hook hints at the story’s core conflict or mystery, giving the reader a reason to care. It’s not about giving away the whole plot but about teasing just enough to make them hungry for more.
Example: “They shoot the white girl first.” – Toni Morrison, Paradise.
Morrison opens with an event so shocking it forces you to ask: Why? What happened?
3. It’s a Filter
A good hook doesn’t just grab anyone’s attention—it grabs the right reader’s attention. If your story is horror, hint at the dread to come. If it’s a comedy, make them laugh. The hook is your chance to call out to your ideal audience.
4. Readers Have Options
Let’s face it: readers are spoiled for choice. If your first page doesn’t grab them, there’s another book—or TikTok video—waiting to replace it. A compelling hook is how you stay in their hands and not on their DNF (Did Not Finish) pile.
Hi hi! Do you think by any chance you could do a list of serious/refined sounding names with a cute nickname? For instance Victoire turning into Vicky. Sorry if this is too big an ask, but ty nonetheless and I hope your day is going great!!
Refined Names with Cute Nicknames
-> feel free to comment suggestions, I'll do my best to add them to the list.
Male:
Sebastian → Seb, Baz
Frederick → Freddie, Rick
Theodore → Theo, Teddy
Maximilian → Max, Milly
Alexander → Alex, Xander
Nathaniel → Nate, Niel
Dominic → Dom, Nicky
Vincent → Vince, Vinnie
Alistair → Ali, Lissy
Leonard → Leo, Lenny
Elliot → Eli, Lio
Benjamin → Ben, Benny
Nicholas → Nick, Nico
Christopher → Chris, Kit
Dominic → Dom, Mico
Reginald → Reggie, Reg
Samuel → Sam, Sammy
Zachary → Zac, Zack
Julian → Jules, Jay
Nathaniel → Nate, Nat
Frederick → Freddie, Rick
Female:
Genevieve → Genny, Vivi
Evangeline → Evie, Lina
Alexandria → Lexi, Andy
Anastasia → Annie, Stasie
Isadora → Izzy, Dora
Seraphina → Sera, Phina
Marguerite → Maggie, Daisy
Octavia → Tavi, Via
Wilhelmina → Mina, Willa
Theodora → Teddy, Dora
Caroline → Carrie, Lina
Clementine → Clem, Minnie
Penelope → Penny, Nell
Elizabeth → Lizzy, Ellie
Arabella → Bella, Ari
Charlotte → Charlie, Lottie
Josephine → Josie, Phina
Rosalind → Rosie, Lindy
Adelaide → Addie, Della
Beatrice → Bea, Trissy
Gender Neutral:
Avery → Avi, Ree
Cassidy → Cass, Sid
Bellamy → Bell, Amy
Julian → Jules, Juju
Vivian → Vivi
Quentin → Quinn, Q
Remington → Remi, Rem
Finnegan → Finn, Finny
Adrian → Addie, Rian
Emerson → Em, Sonny
Jordan → Jordy, Jory
Harper → Harp, Perry
Dakota → Kota, Dax
Rowan → Ro, Roni
Parker → Park, Pipp
Casey → Cas, Cee
Reagan → Rea, Gan
Ellis → Eli, Elle
Morgan → Morg, Mo
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feminine names with cute nicknames
sonnet ➡️ sonny
aurora ➡️ rory
juniper ➡️ june
willow ➡️ will
leonora ➡️ nora
evangelina ➡️ eva
charlotte ➡️ lottie
matilda ➡️ tilly
dahlia ➡️ dolly
clarabelle ➡️ belle
blythe ➡️ bee
lucille ➡️ lou
winslow ➡️ winnie
francine ➡️ frankie, france
angela ➡️ angie, angel
lorelai ➡️ lora, lila
cornelia ➡️ cora, nellie
odelia ➡️ odie, lia
isadora ➡️ izzy, dora
10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing
New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas
If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas:
1. Sprained Ankle
A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.
2. Rib Contusion
A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.
3. Concussions
This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.
I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.
4. Fractured Finger
A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.
5. Road Rash
Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.
6. Shoulder Dislocation
This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.
7. Deep Laceration
A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.
This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.
8. Burns
Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.
If you want to explore writing burns, read here.
9. Pulled Muscle
This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.
10. Tendonitis
Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.
This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)
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E.A. Deverell - FREE worksheets (characters, world building, narrator, etc.) and paid courses;
Rach Academia - FREEBIES (workbook, notion template, games, challenges, etc.);
Hiveword - Helps to research any topic to write about (has other resources, too);
BetaBooks - Share your draft with your beta reader (can be more than one), and see where they stopped reading, their comments, etc.;
Charlotte Dillon - Research links;
Writing realistic injuries - The title is pretty self-explanatory: while writing about an injury, take a look at this useful website;
One Stop for Writers - You guys... this website has literally everything we need: a) Description thesaurus collection, b) Character builder, c) Story maps, d) Scene maps & timelines, e) World building surveys, f) Worksheets, f) Tutorials, and much more! Although it has a paid plan ($90/year | $50/6 months | $9/month), you can still get a 2-week FREE trial;
One Stop for Writers Roadmap - It has many tips for you, divided into three different topics: a) How to plan a story, b) How to write a story, c) How to revise a story. The best thing about this? It's FREE!
Story Structure Database - The Story Structure Database is an archive of books and movies, recording all their major plot points;
National Centre for Writing - FREE worksheets and writing courses. Has also paid courses;
Penguin Random House - Has some writing contests and great opportunities;
Crime Reads - Get inspired before writing a crime scene;
The Creative Academy for Writers - "Writers helping writers along every step of the path to publication." It's FREE and has ZOOM writing rooms;
Reedsy - "A trusted place to learn how to successfully publish your book" It has many tips, and tools (generators), contests, prompts lists, etc. FREE;
QueryTracker - Find agents for your books (personally, I've never used this before, but I thought I should feature it here);
Pacemaker - Track your goals (example: Write 50K words - then, everytime you write, you track the number of the words, and it will make a graphic for you with your progress). It's FREE but has a paid plan;
Save the Cat! - The blog of the most known storytelling method. You can find posts, sheets, a software (student discount - 70%), and other things;
I hope this is helpful for you!
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Ohoho
an actual resource instead of my usual nonsense
I just found the funniest font ever
Like. What is this. Why is this. Who is the target audience of this?
okay but i'll use this though - so I guess I am too lmao
sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four
wait do people read first person stories and think they're the ones in the story???
Saw people talking about not liking first person, which is fair, but their reasoning was like "I would not do that" and I don't understand that mindset.
First person stories are still about a character. A character making their own decisions. First person isn't about you???? At least I thought it wasn't. What am I missing? I've always seen first person as just a more in-depth look into a character's mind and stricter POV. Not as a reader stand-in.
This is an interesting perspective 🤔
I love seeing stuff like this evolve.
The way I learned, first person was always meant to be a character, one which you were almost trapped in. It was almost guaranteed to be an unreliable narrator for a story, since every observation you had at your fingertips was colored by the understanding, experiences, and personality of the single POV you have access to as the reader. If the character you follow has a distaste of a certain trait, behavior, or dynamic, they will automatically make you dislike them by simply describing them in an unfavorable way - and as the reader, you're trapped in that viewpoint!!
It's very much not about you haha the only element of first person that is about the reader is about heightening the emotions they feel by linking them so intrinsically with the character they're following. Your emotions as the reader start to align with their emotions as the character, not the other way around.
Second person gets a little closer to the reader existing in the story, but even that can't account for every viewpoint a reader can have. Often, you'll find second person in more interactive forms of media since it allows the consumer of that media to have some hand in the choices they're making, thus giving some relief to the "I would not do that" issue.
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starting the sprint
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in: bed
energy: brought to you by Monster Aussie Lemonade
blanket count: 3
442 words written thus far
hunger: high, eating casserole
cats: all over my casserole
spice level: high in the fic, low in the casserole
814 words written thus far
bed: lonely, cats gone
ready for: cookie dough from my fridge
feeling: satisfied watching a scammer rage at kitboga
starting the sprint
0 words written thus far
in: bed
energy: brought to you by Monster Aussie Lemonade
blanket count: 3
442 words written thus far
hunger: high, eating casserole
cats: all over my casserole
spice level: high in the fic, low in the casserole
starting the sprint
0 words written thus far
in: bed
energy: brought to you by Monster Aussie Lemonade
blanket count: 3