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so I am still in the hospital! Getting an intense amount of antibiotics, and a kidney scan today to make sure they’re functioning okay and aren’t failing which they sort of are worried is happening.

Yesterday was the scariest day so far as I showed almost no response to the antibiotics yet, my temp spiked, I wasn’t absorbing oral potassium, and my pulse plummeted. But after some IV potassium (haha, PAIN), I seem to be stabilising. We’ll know today if the antibiotics are actually doing their thing.

Y’all if/when I get back from the hospital I’m going to have the best author’s notes out there

formerlyluckymanticore

Reblog if you will never. Ever. Use AI in your writing.

writers-potion

Can you please share some words to use instead of "Look", I really struggle with that, it's always "She looked at him in shock" or "He looked at her with a smile". I know there's "Gazed" and "Glanced" but I wanted some advice to use "Look" less

Words To Use Instead of "Look"

Words Closest in Meaning (w diff connotations!):

stare

eye

study

behold

glimpse

peek

glance

notice

observe

inspect

regarding

view

review

look-see

get an eyeful

peer

give the eye

eyeball

size up

check out

examine

contemplate

scan

recognize

sweep

once-over

judge

watch

glare

consider

spot

scrunitize

gaze

gander

ogle

yawp

Other (more fancy) words:

glimmer

sntach

zero in

take stock of

poke into

mope

glaze

grope

rummage

frisk

probe

rivet

distinguish

witness

explore

gloat

scowl

have a gander

comb

detect

surveillance

squint

keeping watch

rubberneck

pout

bore

slant

ignore

audit

pipe

note

speculation

simper

slytherinjen

I love lists like these. So helpful!!

#writing #creative writing #writers on tumblr #creative writers #writeblr #resources for writers

writers-potion

Vocabulary List for Fight Scenes

Combat Actions

Hoist

Dart/Dash

Deflect

Shield

Sidestep

Snatch up

Stalk

Stamp/stomp

Stretch

Stride

Wagger

Oust

Leap

Lose ground

Mimick

Mirror

Negate

Overpower

Parry

Rear to full height

Resurgate

Suanter

Seize

Take cover

Throttle

Twirl

Unleash

Withdraw

Entwine

Flee

Gain ground

Grasp

Cling to

Breach

Duck

Dodge

Hits

Amputate

Bloody

Carbe

Castrate

Collision

Connect

Crush

Defenestrate

Destroy

Disfigure

slytherinjen

Wow. This is a really great list!

#writing #writeblr

slayingfiction

List of 400+ Dialogue Tags

Below is a full (but not exhaustive) and updated list of dialogue tags. Dialogue tags are a widely debated topic for writers, some saying you should only use said, others arguing the opposite. You will get no opinion for me—only a list to use as you wish :D

Some words may differ in categories based on context.

Expressing Agreement or Confirmation

Acknowledged, Admitted, Affirmed, Agreed, Apologized, Confirmed, Conceded, Gibed, Professed, Reassured, Verified, Vouched

Initiating or Continuing Conversation

Added, Began, Chimed In, Commented, Continued, Conversed, Discussed, Elaborated, Greeted, Interjected, Offered, Proposed, Remarked, Went On

Making a Declaration or Announcement

Announced, Attested, Declared, Decreed, Emphasized, Enunciated, Proclaimed, Revealed, Stated, Voiced

Formal or Deliberate Communication

Chanted, Concurred, Observed, Postulated, Preached, Put Forth, Reasoned, Surmised, Testified

Indirect Communication

Digressed, Hinted, Implied, Insinuated

Providing Information, Explanation or Speculation

Alleged, Articulated, Asserted, Clarified, Doubted, Equivocated, Explained, Guessed, Imparted, Informed, Lectured, Noted, Predicted, Quoted, Recited, Reported, Theorized

Expressing Doubt or Uncertainty

Doubted, Faltered, Guessed, Hesitated, Pondered, Questioned, Speculated, Wondered, Ventured

Seeking or Giving Advice

Advised, Coaxed, Proposed, Recommended, Remonstrated, Suggested, Supposed, Urged

Animalistic

Barked, Croaked, Growled, Hissed, Hooted, Howled, Hummed, Roared, Snarled

Expressing Discontent or Frustration

Complained, Fretted, Grumbled, Protested, Ranted

Demonstrating Authority or Command

Avowed, Commanded, Crowed, Decided, Demanded, Dictated, Directed, Insisted, Instructed, Maintained, Ordered, Pressed, Proclaimed, Reprimanded

Displaying Confidence or Assertiveness

Asserted, Assured, Boasted, Bragged, Claimed, Piped Up, Pledged, Spoke Up, Told, Vowed

Exhibiting Anger or Aggression

Accused, Bristled, Challenged, Cursed, Erupted, Exasperated, Fumed, Groaned, Huffed, Raged, Seethed, Snapped, Spat, Stormed, Swore, Threatened, Whinged

Displaying Sadness or Despair

Anguished, Bawled, Bemoaned, Blubbered, Cried, Despaired, Grieved, Lamented, Mourned, Sobbed, Wept, Whimpered, Worried

Persuasiveness

Appealed, Begged, Cajoled, Convinced, Persuaded, Petitioned, Pleaded, Prayed

Conveying Fear or Worry

Cautioned, Entreated, Gasped, Quaked, Shuddered, Stressed, Trembled, Warned

Softly or Quietly

Breathed, Called, Crooned, Murmured, Mumbled, Muttered, Sighed, Whispered

Loudly or Forcefully

Bellowed, Boomed, Cried Out, Hollered, Screamed, Screeched, Shouted, Shrieked, Thundered, Wailed, Whooped, Yelled

Demonstrating Disgust or Disdain

Cringed, Gagged, Griped, Groused, Rasped, Scowled, Sneered, Snorted

Expressing Mockery, Disrespect or Sarcasm

Dared, Imitated, Insulted, Jeered, Mimicked, Mocked, Ribbed, Ridiculed, Scoffed, Snickered, Taunted

Doing Annoyingly

Gloated, Goaded, Nagged, Pestered, Provoked, Sassed, Tattled

Emotional or Expressive Communication

Grunted, Mewled, Panted, Quavered, Sniffled, Snivelled, Squawked, Whined, Yowled

Showing Empathy or Comfort

Comforted, Consoled, Empathized, Soothed, Sympathized

Indicating Thoughtfulness or Reflection

Contemplated, Echoed, Mused, Pondered, Recalled, Reflected, Remembered, Reminded, Reminisced, Retorted, Reiterated

Expressing Humour or Amusement

Cackled, Chirped, Chuckled, Giggled, Guffawed, Jested, Joked, Laughed, Quipped

Revealing Information

Confessed, Confided, Divulged, Disclosed, Expressed, Hinted, Revealed, Shared, Spilled, Uttered

In a Flirtatious Way

Bantered, Cooed, Flirted, Joshed, Moaned, Purred, Teased

Demonstrating Surprise or Astonishment

Gasped, Marvelled, Yelped

Indicating Hesitation or Reluctance

Faltered, Hesitated, Stammered, Stuttered

Engaging in a Dispute or Argument

Argued, Bargained, Bickered, Contended, Debated, Disputed, Negotiates, Objected, Rebutted, Shot Back

Showing Enthusiasm or Excitement

Beamed, Blurted, Cheered, Exclaimed, Gushed, Raved, Rejoiced, Sang, Squealed, Trumpeted

Expressing Approval or Praise

Applauded, Complimented, Encouraged, Exhorted, Extolled, Lauded, Praised

Speaking in a Continuous or Repetitive Manner

Babbled, Chattered, Jabbered, Rambled, Rattled On, Repeated

Questions and Answers

Answered, Asked, Cross-examined, Inquired, Implored, Probed. Prodded, Prompted, Queried, Questioned, Quizzed, Requested

Expressing Criticism or Disagreement

Challenged, Chastised, Chided, Condemned, Corrected, Countered, Criticized, Deflected, Demurred, Denounced, Scolded

Negative or Deceptive Communication

Denied, Droned, Exaggerated, Interrupted, Lied

Finishing the Conversation

Concluded, Finished, Thanked

Neutral or Miscellaneous

Admired, Consented, Foretold, Invited, Mentioned, Mouthed, Pointed Out, Replied, Said, Sputtered, Volunteered

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slytherinjen

Best list ever!!!

#creative writing #tumblr writers #writing #writer #fiction #writeblr

quail-in-red

trope mashup, what a joy! 16 and 61?

Prison AU + Love Confession!

A patronus is basically a love confession, right??

Trope mashups!

slytherinjen

That’s just adorable :).

#drarry #harry potter #draco malfoy #drarry fanart

liquidluckdrabblechallenge

⛄ Liquid Luck Roll The Dice Challenge - Winter Edition 2023 | Masterlist ⛄

Hi!

Here is the masterlist of works created for Liquid Luck Roll The Dice Challenge 2023. A big thank you to everyone who participated! 💚

Courting Change by Slytherinbabe40

2373 Words | Draco/Harry/Blaise | E Prompt : This Photo and/or Snow + Rebel + Pleasure Harry is propositioned for courting by a pair of Slytherin’s.

Falling Snowflakes by EliseDonut

1532 Words | Stan/Percy | M Prompt : This Photo and/or Winter In The City + Swipe + Lust Percy has to get from his office to his flat during the middle of a ‘snowstorm’. He doesn’t get far before he caves and calls for the Knight Bus.

Frozen Petals by Amazuppai

575 Words | Draco/Harry | G Prompt : This Photo and/or Frozen + Integrity + Adoration Narcissa died on a Tuesday, attended by her sister, grand-nephew, and Harry Potter.

Lost in the Snow by OrangeColoredSky

2604 Words | Regulus/Theodore | E Prompt : This Photo and/or Lost In The Snow + Midnight + Pleasure “You’re probably right about that.” Theo is fully crowding Regulus’ space, his back threatening to touch the shaky wall. “I’m guessing that you can’t go back, at least, not yet.” “Have to make it look as though I’ve been out all evening.” It comes out sultrier than Regulus intended. Or; Regulus seeks out his special friend when he’s supposed to be executing a task given to him by the Dark Lord.

Skirmish At The Burrow by RosevalleyNB

813 Words | Scorpius/Rose | G Prompt : This Photo and/or Snowball Fight + Midnight + Excitement “You know the rules – no magic whatsoever,” Albus sternly reminded him. He kept a serious expression for a few heartbeats before bursting into laughter. “So, naturally, you’ve hidden your wand up your sleeve.” Or It’s that time of the year again, and Scorpius is hellbent on winning.

The Annual Snowball Fight by elliemarchetti

833 Words | Hermione/Fred | Not Rated Prompt : This Photo and/or Snowball Fight + Ribbon + Pleasure Since their first year at Hogwarts, the Weasley twins have become known for their sense of humour, their wits, and their epic snowball fights.

The Ice Prince by Amazuppai

13628 | Draco/Harry | T Prompt : This Photo and/or Frozen + Integrity + Adoration Once upon a time, winter descended upon England and decided to stay. People began to get more depressed, angrier, and meaner. When a little boy is kidnapped, Harry Potter must be the one to find him and put an end to the eternal winter by facing the culprit: The Ice Prince. or Harry hasn’t seen or talked to Draco since he disappeared a couple of years after his trial. Something weird is happening with the weather, but Harry and his godson, Teddy, take advantage of it with off-season sledding and ice-skating. When Narcissa dies and Teddy is kidnapped shortly after, Harry follows the trail, helped by an old crone and a cryptic fairy. Notes: Longer version of Frozen Petals.

Trail Walking by Goddess47

863 Words | Sirius/Remus | T Prompt : This Photo and/or Winter Baking And Cooking + Waterfall + Adoration “I need to get out of here for a while. Out of the house. The sun is out, it’s relatively warm, and I thought we could go into Muggle London for a few hours,” Sirius said.

💚

slytherinjen

Thanks for the mention…now to read everyone else’s…

#liquidluckrollthedicechallenge #harry potter fanfiction #harry potter #draco malfoy #blaise zabini

glassf1re

@drarrymicrofic

Prompt: Time Loops, 9 February 2024

TW: Language

Words: 120

"What is wrong with you, Potter?"

Harry blinked in the doorway.

"Why, do come in..." he said as Draco shoved his way on through.

"Forty-six times! Forty-six fucking times I've repeated this day. And nothing I do convinces you to fucking kiss me!"

Harry blinked some more. When he was done blinking he said: "Well. Did you ask?"

Draco threw his head back and cast his hands to the heavens. "Of course, why didnt I think of that!? Potter, give us a snog, will you?"

Harry squinted. "Alright."

"What?"

"Oh good, you've stopped flapping about." Harry stepped right up into his space and latched a hand onto each bicep. "Shut your eyes then, Malfoy. Don't make it weird."

slytherinjen

That’s…delightful, actually.

#from: glassf1re #drarrymicrofic #drarry microfic #drarry #hpdm #harry potter #draco malfoy

creativepromptsforwriting

Prompt #1069

She had never before wished for the first rays of sunshine to stay away a little bit longer.

slytherinjen

This one gets me right in the feels today…

#writing prompts #writing #creativepromptsforwriting

creativepromptsforwriting

Prompt #187: Write about (43)

Write about someone saying “yes” to everything one whole day.

slytherinjen

This would make a great drarry prompt… or a frostiron or ironstrange, too…

#prompt 187 #writing prompt #writing #creativepromptsforwriting

ghaniblue

100 words for the @drarrymicrofic prompt disrobe

"You need a hobby," Ginny said. Don't argue, her tone communicated loud and clear.

So here he was: drawing class. What rubbish. Harry stared at the sketch pad in his lap. His hands were smudged black from the charcoal, and the class hadn't even started yet. There was charcoal smeared across his cheek from when he had pushed his glasses up his nose, he could feel it.

"Say hello to our live model for tonight," the teacher announced.

Harry looked up just as Draco's robe slid to the floor, and the charcoal in Harry's hand splintered with a loud crack.

slytherinjen

Dang. i like this.

#drarry microfic #from: ghaniblue #drarrymicrofic #drarry #drarry fic

creativepromptsforwriting

Prompt #189

Breakfast hadn’t prepared her for today’s events.

slytherinjen

Sometimes short but sweet prompts can give you the most food for thought!!

#prompt 189 #writing #writing prompt #creativepromptsforwriting #writer #writing prompts

appleslightning

nice things

slytherinjen

Sigh…this is so sweet…

#harry potter #illustration #drarry #harry x draco #draco malfoy #drarry fanart

xx-thedarklord-xx

if you could whats something that you would tell your past self when you first started writing

Oof, there is several things that I would tell myself.

One, write what you want and not what you think others will like. Kudos and comments are nice but if you have to censor yourself or change aspects of your story because you think that it will be better viewed or perceived, I think you lose part of your charm and part of yourself in the process.

Two, that social media likes/notes do not equate to readers. Take tumblr for example, it's more of a community of likeminded individuals that connect together, but that doesn't always transfer to Ao3. I could get five likes on a link to one of my fics and the story gets say 1k hits over night. I could get one hundred likes on a story and it could still get those 1k hits or even less. I've seen it over and over. Don't beat yourself up over a lack of social media attention, the hits will be the same regardless.

Three, not everyone is going to like you. It hurts, it sucks, and the reasons why might eat at you but in the end, it doesn't matter. It doesn't matter if you aren't one of the popular people in fandom, it doesn't matter if you don't have a lot of fandom friends. It doesn't matter how those that don't like you will perceive you, because there is nothing that you can do to change their mind. Why give a single bit of focus on someone that already doesn't like you and will never change their mind? How exhausting.

Four, don't get caught up in feeling not seen, in not ever being in fic recs or posts of appreciation. People like what they like, and while your stories fit the criteria and you wish you were included, it doesn't mean that your story isn't good or isn't already a rec to many others.

Five, don't compare. Not as a writer or a person. The world already has that one individual, they don't need another one. Be you. You have things that others admire too, whether it's stated or not. Comparing your stories, methods, styles, prose, it's all meaningless. All it's doing is pitting two bad ass bitches against each other, even if it's only in your own mind. Be you.

slytherinjen

Great advice for writers. So well put and applicable to dealing with people in general, i think…

#writing #writing advice

onehundredflamingos

Seagull / 272 words

@drarrymicrofic

“Oi, Malfoy,” Harry called, and Draco couldn’t resist the pull to turn and look at him. He never could resist it.

“What do you want?” Draco asked, feigning nonchalance.

Harry only smirked before saying, “I think a seagull shat on you, just there.” He pointed to Draco’s shoulder.

“Is this a fucking joke?” Draco asked, in complete disbelief of the white splatter coating his shirt. “Get this off of me, Potter!”

Harry only laughed — threw his head back and laughed — before walking over and undoing the buttons of Draco’s shirt and pulling it off his shoulders.

Harry’s thumbs brushed over his flesh, soft and warm, and oh, Draco hadn’t thought it through when he had asked Harry for help. They were so close now, Harry’s breath puffing against Draco’s jaw as he worked open the buttons around his wrists.

“You’re…” Harry began, swallowing thickly. “You’re all set.”

Harry didn’t move away, and Draco too, felt rooted to the spot. He didn’t want to move away either.

“I think you’ve got some on your shirt as well,” Draco said pointing, before reaching out to undo the buttons on Harry’s shirt. It didn’t matter that there was no splatter coating Harry’s shoulder, didn’t matter what Draco was going to do once the shirt was off.

All that mattered was that Harry still wasn’t moving away; that he was watching Draco, nodding his head gently. “My flat is just up those stairs, if you think there might be some… on any of our other clothes…”

Harry trailed off, but that didn’t matter either, because both men were too busy running for the stairs, all imagined seagull shat forgotten.

#drarry microfic #drarry #draco x harry #drarry fanfic #from: onehundredflamingos

scealaiscoite

reasons for there to be only one bed ˗ˏˋ ꒰ 🍊 ꒱

¹⁾ they’re undercover as a married couple, and as such need to act like one

²⁾ there’s technically two beds available, but it’s freezing cold and everybody knows body heat works best

³⁾ it’s a camping trip, and one character’s forgotten their sleeping bag

⁴⁾ a character goes to their friend’s house after an emotional upheaval in search of comfort, and ends up staying the night - but refuses to kick the homeowner out of their own bed, resulting in the two of them sharing it

⁵⁾ in a roommate scenario, one character’s bedroom has been rendered unusable - and with the couch being unsustainable in the long run, they proffer sharing the one remaining bed as a solution

⁶⁾ there are two beds, but only one blanket

⁷⁾ a character’s taken ill, and the other party worries too much to leave them alone for even a minute

⁸⁾ in a fit of anger after a mission gone wrong, both characters sleep in the only available bed because no one was chivalrous to offer to take the floor

⁹⁾ a character’s had a nightmare, and needs company to feel safe enough to go back to sleep

¹⁰⁾ the weather takes a tumultuous turn, meaning a late night hangout has to turn into a sleepover when a character gets stranded there for the night

¹¹⁾ it’s a late night at work and when they both grow too tired to continue on, the only option is the lone office couch

¹²⁾ a threat’s been made against one/all character(s) involved, and so under the guise of safety in numbers it’s deemed safest if they stay together - everywhere

¹³⁾ one character joins the other for a late-night conversation, and ends up getting comfortable in their bed next to them - evidently too comfortable, as the char in bed falls asleep on the visitor and effectively traps them there

¹⁴⁾ there’s no bed in the shoddy refuge they’ve found after things went sideways, so when it comes time to sleep the only real choice is to stay close together

and, of course,

¹⁵⁾ it’s the last room available at the hotel after a long trip

slytherinjen

These are great! So many possibilities!

#prompts #writing prompts #fluff prompts #writing