[octoswan]

I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!

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[firelightinferno]

Oh, that’s very helpful indeed!

[writing-prompt-s]

!!!

[prophetic-writer]

"How do you write such realistic dialogue-" I TALK TO MYSELF. I TALK TO MYSELF AND I PRETEND I AM THE ONE SAYING THE LINE. LIKE SANITY IS SLOWLY SLIPPING FROM BETWEEN MY FINGERS WITH EVERY MEASLY WORD THEY TYPE OUT. THAT IS HOW.

[paperaine]

🏴‍☠️OFMD ROLEPLAY CALL🏴‍☠️

Hi there!

I am looking for a writer to do an 18+ Blackbonnet roleplay -- I prefer to write as Ed.

My writing style is fully literate, third person, and in paragraph format, the further specifics of which can be discussed over discord. I have about 7 years of roleplay experience and am happy to discuss/flesh out potential plots as well as writing limits (of which I personally have none).

Please shoot me a message or like this post if you’re interested and we can exchange info from there!

[theplottery]

Terms every writer should know

Here’s a quick cheat-sheet to some common terms you may run into during your writing career!

Alpha reader: A person that reads the manuscript with the knowledge it is unfinished and provides content feedback & support (like a coach, mentor or friend).

Beta reader: A person that reads the manuscript for the purpose of finding plot holes, sensitivity issues, and provide feedback, pre-publication.

Back matter or End matter: Additional content at the end of a book, such as acknowledgements, author bio, afterword, etc.

Front matter: Content preceeding the beginning of a book, such as publication information, dedication, title page, table of contents etc.

House: A publishing house.

Developmental editing: Editing that helps develop the content of a book, point out logic, inconsistencies, and focus the idea.

Line editing: Editing that helps the consistency and concision of the author’s style, finds redundancies, and fixes grammar.

Copy editing: Editing that focuses on grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.

Passive voice: In passive voice, the subject is the person or thing being acted upon.

Active voice: In active voice, the person or thing performing the action serves as the subject of the sentence.

Flash fiction: Extremely short stories, usually of up to 1,000 words.

In medias res: Starting the narrative from the middle of the story.

Deus ex machina: Term for a common trope where all issues are resolved by a god-like force, typically when one writes themselves into a corner and cannot resolve the conflict in any other way.

Head hopping: A common error in narrative perspective, where the writer gives access to internal thoughts of two or more characters within a scene.

Dialogue tags: Sentences that frame dialogue to let the reader know who’s speaking.

Story beat: A structural element of narrative that signals a shift in tone, plot, or character. Can be used for chapters, scenes, and outlines.

Pacing: The rate at which a story progresses.

Pinch point: An event in the plot that adds pressure to the characters.

Plot point: A major turning point in a story structure.

Logline: The story summary in one single sentence, much like a premise or an elevator pitch.

Synopsis: A detailed description of a story’s plot, for the purpose of sharing with literary agents.

R&R: Revise & resend: A changed or revised manuscript requested by agents or editors.

Manuscript: The main body of an unpublished book.

Shelf time: The time during which you set aside your project to come back to it with a fresh perspective.

Zero draft or vomit draft: A draft written by the author solely for themselves, used to get the story out on the page without external pressure.

Exposition: Where background explanation about the story, world, or characters is provided.

Subtext: The meaning behind the text, the dialogue, the plot, or the characters.

MC: Main character.

Motif: An image, phrase, or symbol repeated throughout the book for thematic significance.

Theme: The moral statement, argument, or question at the heart of a story.

Trope: A cliched story element, particular to certain genres.

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[abisexualidiotstuff]

I feel a knot in my stomach

[slayingfiction]

Words to use instead of ‘said’

**Using the word ‘said’ is absolutely not a bad choice, and in fact, you will want to use it for at least 40% of all your dialogue tags. Using other words can be great, especially for description and showing emotion, but used in excess can take away or distract from the story.

Neutral: acknowledged, added, affirmed, agreed, announced, answered, appealed, articulated, attested, began, bemused, boasted, called, chimed in, claimed, clarified, commented, conceded, confided, confirmed, contended, continued, corrected, decided, declared, deflected, demurred, disclosed, disputed, emphasized, explained, expressed, finished, gloated, greeted, hinted, imitated, imparted, implied, informed, interjected, insinuated, insisted, instructed, lectured, maintained, mouthed, mused, noted, observed, offered, put forth, reassured, recited, remarked, repeated, requested, replied, revealed, shared, spoke up, stated, suggested, uttered, voiced, volunteered, vowed, went on

Persuasive: advised, appealed, asserted, assured, begged, cajoled, claimed, convinced, directed, encouraged, implored, insisted, pleaded, pressed, probed, prodded, prompted, stressed, suggested, urged

Continuously: babbled, chattered, jabbered, rambled, rattled on

Quietly: admitted, breathed, confessed, croaked, crooned, grumbled, hissed, mumbled, murmured, muttered, purred, sighed, whispered

Loudly: bellowed, blurted, boomed, cried, hollered, howled, piped, roared, screamed, screeched, shouted, shrieked, squawked, thundered, wailed, yelled, yelped

Happily/Lovingly: admired, beamed, cackled, cheered, chirped, comforted, consoled, cooed, empathized, flirted, gushed, hummed, invited, praised, proclaimed, professed, reassured, soothed, squealed, whooped

Humour: bantered, chuckled, giggled, guffawed, jested, joked, joshed

Sad: bawled, begged, bemoaned, blubbered, grieved, lamented, mewled, mourned, pleaded, sniffled, sniveled, sobbed, wailed, wept, whimpered

Frustrated: argued, bickered, chastised, complained, exasperated, groaned, huffed, protested, whinged

Anger: accused, bristled, criticized, condemned, cursed, demanded, denounced, erupted, fumed, growled, lied, nagged, ordered, provoked, raged, ranted remonstrated, retorted, scoffed, scolded, scowled, seethed, shot, snapped, snarled, sneered, spat, stormed, swore, taunted, threatened, warned

Disgust: cringed, gagged, groused, griped, grunted, mocked, rasped, sniffed, snorted

Fear: cautioned, faltered, fretted, gasped, quaked, quavered, shuddered, stammered, stuttered, trembled, warned, whimpered, whined

Excited: beamed, cheered, cried out, crowed, exclaimed, gushed, rejoiced, sang, trumpeted

Surprised: blurted, exclaimed, gasped, marveled, sputtered, yelped

Provoked: bragged, dared, gibed, goaded, insulted, jeered, lied, mimicked, nagged, pestered, provoked, quipped, ribbed, ridiculed, sassed, teased

Uncertainty/Questionned: asked, challenged, coaxed, concluded, countered, debated, doubted, entreated, guessed, hesitated, hinted, implored, inquired, objected, persuaded, petitioned, pleaded, pondered, pressed, probed, proposed, queried, questioned, quizzed, reasoned, reiterated, reported, requested, speculated, supposed, surmised, testified, theorized, verified, wondered

This is by no means a full list, but should be more than enough to get you started!

Any more words you favor? Add them in the comments!

Happy Writing :)

[paperaine]

‼️ 18+ Better Call Saul Roleplay Call ‼️

I am falling right back into some serious BCS/Lacho brain rot. Looking for an experienced writer to write the Nacho to my Lalo. I’ve got ~7 years of writing/RP experience and prefer to write in third person/multi-paragraph/fully literate. Either interact or shoot me a message if interested!

[paperaine]

‼️18+ OFMD/GOOD OMENS RP CALL‼️

Looking for partners to write either Ineffable Husbands or Blackbonnet with (18+ writers please). I prefer to write as Crowley or Ed. In total, I’ve got 7 years of writing experience and prefer to write over discord for the sake of organization. We can discuss plot specifics over message; I am comfortable with a wide range of plots.

Interact with this post or shoot me a message if interested:)

[spectralsuggestions]

i like the concept of soulmates—not a “you’re destined to meet me, and love me” kind of soulmate, but a “i’d pick you, every time.” kind of soulmate. a “no matter what happens, and what has happened, i want to go through it with you.” kind of soulmate. a “i love you by choice, and you’re a blessing, and i’m going to continue thinking about you this way not because i have to but because i want to.” kind of soulmate. a “you help me rest easy when everything is difficult” kind of soulmate. a “in every possible outcome, i want you there, to share it with me.” kind of soulmate.

[paperaine]

‼️ BCS Roleplay Call ‼️

I’ve been feeling particularly unhinged about Lacho lately and was wondering if anybody would potentially be interested in writing the Nacho to my Lalo. I write in third person/fully literate/multi-para typically but am happy to work with different styles. I’ve got about 5+ years of experience. If anybody would be interested, feel free to shoot me a message or interact with this post and I’ll get back to you ASAP!

[paperaine]

🏴‍☠️OMFD ROLEPLAY CALL🏴‍☠️

Hi there!

I am looking for a writer to do an 18+ Edward/Stede roleplay -- I have no preference as to character, rather I'm just very excited about this show and adore both these ridiculous little pirates.

My writing style is fully literate, third person, and in paragraph format, the further specifics of which can be discussed over message. I have about 6 years of roleplay experience and am happy to discuss/flesh out potential plots as well as writing limits (of which I personally have none).

Please shoot me a message or like this post if you are interested and we can exchange discords from there! Thanks so much.

[janedoe297-art]

was not prepared. for ANY of this

[ousia-poetica]

No one deserves depression and unhappiness. Evgeny Lushpin Fine Art

[ousia-poetica]

Don't worry if your life is in chaos, you are like the universe itself and its law of entropy. もの久保 on Pivix

[paperaine]

!! 18+ multi-fandom rp call !!

i’ve done one of these before but figured i’d touch it up.

i’m looking for a roleplay partner to write one of the following pairings with me. i have about 6 years of writing experience and write in third person/advanced lit. i prefer to roleplay over discord but logistics and plot can be figured out in dms. i have marked my muses with a star.

newt geiszler*/hermann gottlieb

charlie kelly*/mac mcdonald

charlie kelly*/dennis reynolds

roman roy*/tom wambsgans

tony stark*/bucky barnes

tsukishima kei*/kuroo tetsurou

will graham*/hannibal lecter

connor*/hank anderson

dm me if you’re interested in any of the above!

[paperaine]

18+ succession rp call !

recently began hyper focusing on succession and i’d be really interested in writing some romtom (as roman) with somebody. i have several years of writing experience and prefer to write in third person, fully literate. i prefer to write via discord but we can figure out logistics over dm! shoot me a message if you’re interested.

[stophavingsex-deactivated202305]

i think trans guys resonate w charlie because charlie is short and has a high voice. and never wants to take his shirt off. also rats