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Underrated Female Character Dynamics

✧ Women who are competitive with each other but it's not catty or about a guy. They're both trying to win the same research grant. They're rival chefs. They're competing for department head. It's professional, it's intense, and they grab drinks after because they're adults.

✧ The "mom friend" who's actually a hot mess in her own life. She's got everyone else's problems solved, therapy-speaking her friends through breakups, but her own apartment? PURE DISASTER. Her love life? CATASTROPHIC. Her sleep schedule? WHAT SCHEDULE????!

✧ Female friendships that survive one of them getting into a relationship. Groundbreaking, I know. Her boyfriend isn't threatened. She doesn't disappear. They still have brunch. Novel concept.

✧ Women who are mentors but not in a "wise old crone" way. She's 32, she's tired, she didn't sign up to be a mentor but here's this younger woman asking questions and dammit, fine, she'll help.

✧ Best friends who don't agree on everything and that's okay. One's a vegetarian, one works at a steakhouse. One wants kids, one doesn't. They're not trying to convert each other, they're just vibing with their differences.

✧ Female characters who are allowed to be mediocre at "feminine" skills. She can't braid hair. Her baking is questionable. She's been wearing the same makeup look since 2015 because she figured it out once and she's not experimenting.

✧ Women supporting other women in weird specific ways. Not just "yas queen." Like, "I'll create a distraction while you steal your ex's Netflix password back" support. "I'll pretend to be your fake reference for this job" energy.

✧ Older woman and younger woman friendships that aren't maternal. They just... like each other? They met at a concert. They bond over niche interests. Age gap but make it friendship, not a lesson.

wiredforlove

i've been working on writing my human and AI/android love and vent story and got quite a bit done, idk where to share so i started posting it to ao3 :] it's still a huge WIP and i will probably be slow to update, but it helps me get my feelings out.

the story follows a young creative woman named Lyra, living in a more futuristic/cyberpunk world, and her journey on navigating her own loneliness, body, finding love, and figuring out how to keep that love, all while still dealing with her past. she focuses on her creative work, both tech and art, as her passion and her distraction. her daily habits lead her eventually to a new life, reuniting with a long lost friend, even in the most unexpected ways

idk how to write an intro for a book/story lol, it will keep growing tho as i write. maybe someone else could appreciate it to, or give me writing tips cuz im new to this

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

sugarpuptard

exposing one of my side blogs oop but i just thought i would share this here too since it's the main thing im working on rn, its helping me get through everything hard right now

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luna-azzurra

How to Actually Write a Party Scene

Okay so, I've read approximately eight thousand YA novels where the party scene goes like this: protagonist shows up, immediately finds themselves in a Deep Meaningful Conversation with their love interest in a convenient quiet corner, maybe there's some Tension, maybe someone spills a drink, and then something Plot Relevant happens and they leave. And I'm just like... have you people BEEN to a party???

Because actual parties are SO MUCH WEIRDER than that.

parties don't just START, they like... materialize

First of all, there's always that horrible awkward beginning that nobody wants to write but is SO REAL. Like, you show up and there's maybe four people there and everyone's just... standing. The music is playing but it's too quiet so you can hear everyone breathing. The host is running around moving furniture and hiding their embarrassing stuff and you're like "should I help? am I allowed to sit? why did I come?"

And there's ALWAYS that one person who shows up thirty minutes early because they're anxious (it me) and now they have to help set up while pretending they totally meant to arrive early, it's chill, they're chill, everything's chill (nothing is chill).

For the first like forty-five minutes everyone's doing this weird performative standing thing in the kitchen because kitchens are Safe Spaces apparently. Nobody sits down. Everyone's holding their drink like a shield. Someone keeps fiddling with the speaker because the volume is never right, it's either so loud you're screaming "WHAT?" every five seconds or so quiet that everyone can hear you chewing and it's unbearable.

and the CONVERSATIONS oh my god

Here's what actually happens: you do NOT have one continuous conversation with one person for twenty minutes. That's not a thing. You START a conversation—"so how do you know—" and then someone cranks the music and you're just screaming half-words at each other. Or someone squeezes between you to get to the drinks and by the time they pass you've both forgotten what you were talking about. Or your friend grabs your arm because they need you to come meet someone RIGHT NOW and you're just gone, mid-sentence, RIP to that conversation I guess.

You end up having the SAME conversation like six times with different people. "How do you know the host?" "What do you do?" "This place is nice right?" And you're recycling the same responses and doing the same polite laugh and it's like being an NPC in a video game but you're also kind of okay with it because at least you know the script?

But THEN—and this is the part that's actually interesting—you'll end up in these random deep conversations that come out of nowhere. Like you're waiting for the bathroom at 1am and the person in front of you just... starts telling you about their existential crisis? And you're giving them genuine life advice even though you met them seven minutes ago? The party creates this weird bubble where normal social rules don't apply and suddenly you're trauma-bonding with a stranger over your complicated relationships with your mothers.

the party has LAYERS like an onion or whatever

Okay so parties aren't just one thing happening in one room. They're like multiple parties happening simultaneously in the same space and you're just bouncing between them.

The kitchen is always home base. That's where you go to refuel, to hide, to have actual conversations because the music's quieter. There's always someone camped out in there eating chips directly from the bag and having a surprisingly coherent discussion about like, capitalism or their thesis or whatever.

The bathroom line is its own ecosystem. People get REAL in the bathroom line. Someone's crying. Someone's hyping them up. "Your hair looks AMAZING." "No YOUR hair." They've known each other for ninety seconds but they're soulmates now. Also someone's definitely asking everyone if they have a tampon.

If there's any outdoor space (balcony, backyard, fire escape, whatever) that's where the Philosophers go. Doesn't matter if it's literally freezing. Something about being outside makes people want to discuss simulation theory and whether free will exists. There's always someone out there on the phone having a whisper-argument with their partner. There's always someone smoking (something) and waxing poetic about a professor who changed their life.

And then there's the dancing zone which starts with one (1) brave/drunk person just... dancing alone and everyone's pretending not to watch but also kind of rooting for them? And then their friend joins and then it hits critical mass (which is like four people) and suddenly everyone's dancing and it's the best part of the night.

the party EVOLVES it's like a living organism

Okay so parties have this arc right?

Early party (like 9-10pm): Everyone's too sober. Too self-aware. Doing that thing where they're standing in little clusters with the people they came with, creating these sad islands of familiarity. The music's background noise. People are ASKING PERMISSION to sit on the furniture. It's tragic.

Sweet spot party (like 10:30-12): THIS is the vibe. Everyone's there, everyone's loose, the playlist is HITTING, multiple good conversations are happening, someone's telling an incredible story with way too much hand-waving, people are laughing for real not just polite-laugh. This is the Instagram story moment. This is the party you'll remember.

Post-midnight party: Things split. Some people have to leave (they have brunch, they have work, they're weak). The people who stay are IN IT. The energy shifts into something weirder and looser. Inhibitions are gone. Someone orders food and when it arrives at 1:30amit's treated like a miracle. The music gets quieter or weirder or both.

Deep night party (2-3am): It's like eight people max. Someone's asleep on the couch and everyone's just accepted it. The conversations are DEEP because everyone's too exhausted to maintain their personas. Someone's crying-laughing about something that isn't even funny. These are your people now. You're bonded. The host keeps saying they should clean up but nobody moves.

the little chaos details that make it REAL

Someone always breaks something. A glass, a bowl, someone's phone screen. There's that horrible frozen moment and then everyone's like "DON'T MOVE" and someone's getting paper towels and the person who broke it is apologizing way too much.

The music becomes a legitimate source of conflict. "Who put this on?" "This song SLAPS." "This song is literally eight minutes long can we skip?" Someone's trying to queue songs but someone else keeps overriding them and there's this silent aux cord war happening.

People VANISH. Like you'll be talking to someone and turn around and they're just... gone. Teleported. You find them twenty minutes later deep in conversation with someone's roommate's cousin about pasta shapes. Or they've been in the bathroom for fifteen minutes and you're getting concerned.

Someone always shows up with a guitar or ukulele and it's either going to be magical or a disaster, no middle ground. Someone's always asking if anyone has a phone charger. Someone's always trying to take a group photo and it takes literally twelve attempts because someone blinked or "wait I look weird one more."

The host's pet is getting more attention than most humans. There's always someone who's just... opted out of socializing to pet the cat for forty-five minutes straight. Valid honestly.

the game situation

Okay so someone ALWAYS suggests a game. Beer pong, Kings Cup, Never Have I Ever, Cards Against Humanity, whatever. And here's what happens:

Someone suggests it. Everyone's like "YES." Someone else is like "okay wait what are the rules?" Cue five people explaining five different versions of the rules. Nobody agrees. You play anyway with a Frankenstein version that makes no sense.

It's fun for exactly twenty minutes. Then either:

Someone reveals something too personal and it gets awkward

Someone gets way too competitive and kills the vibe

Everyone just... loses interest and wanders off

All of the above

The cards/cups/whatever end up scattered everywhere. Nobody cleans them up. You find a random King of Hearts under the couch three days later.

AND....you cannot and should not try to describe everything happening at the party. That's not how human brains work. Your POV character is having a conversation while ALSO half-aware that someone's dancing badly in the corner, while ALSO the music just shifted to a song everyone knows and there's this collective recognition moment, while ALSO someone's laughing way too loud across the room.

Let stuff happen OFF PAGE. Your character goes to get another drink and when they come back everything's different. Someone's crying now. Someone left. A new group arrived and shifted the whole energy. That's real! That's how parties work! You miss stuff!

And like... not everyone's having the same experience? One person's Best Night Ever is someone else's "I'm quietly having a panic attack in the bathroom." The person who looks like they're having the most fun might be running from something. The quiet person observing might be perfectly happy. A good party scene holds all that contradiction.

the actual dialogue bits

If you want it to feel real, people need to sound like people:

"Wait how do I know you? Were you at—" "I'm not even that drunk watch—" immediately fails at something simple "Okay but WHERE is Jake he's been gone for like an hour" "Is this weird? This feels weird." "It's not weird." "It's definitely weird." "We should totally hang out sometime!" (they will never hang out) "WHAT TIME IS IT?" "Oh my god it's 2am???" "I'm leaving after this song" does not leave after this song "Dude we were literally BEST FRIENDS in middle school"

anyway parties are chaos and if your party scene feels too clean and organized you're doing it wrong, make it messier, make people interrupt each other, make someone spill something, let it be weird and loud and confusing because that's what they actually are

okay rant over i'm gonna go drink water (or maybe apple juice?? idk)

REQUEST: @regalun-street <3 I hope it helps <3

luna-azzurra

World-building like Sci-fi Authors <33

ariesrin

20 Ways Characters Show Love Without Saying It

Sometimes the strongest "I love you" doesn't appear on the page at all. Sometimes the strongest form of love is written in the details. Perhaps it's unrequited love, or saying those three words are just too difficult. Here's 20 ways you can show love in your writing without admitting it.

Remembering tiny details nobody else notices.

Saving the last bite of food for them.

Touching them absentmindedly (shoulder, sleeve, hair, hands).

Keeping track of their comfort without saying anything.

Sharing jackets, blankets, space.

Adjusting their tone when they speak to them.

Letting them see moments of vulnerability.

Reaching out to steady them without thinking / catching them when they trip.

Buying or making something “because it reminded me of you.”

Defending them when they’re not around.

Staying up late just to keep them company.

Learning their hobbies so they can talk about them.

Seeking their face first in a crowded room.

Standing closer than necessary.

Softening whenever they smile.

Doing chores they hate without being asked.

Letting their hand linger too long.

Giving up something important because it matters to them.

Being patient with their flaws and fears.

Looking at them like they’re the safest place in the world.

The reader doesn't need dialogue to understand how strong your character's emotions are.

luna-azzurra

How to write a Chase scene <3

thecalloffantasy

Word Upgrades & Adverb Replacements

Not banning adverbs, just helping you avoid the icky ones.

1. Swap the adverb, not the meaning. Instead of: “He whispered angrily.” Try: “He hissed the words between his teeth.”

2. Replace “said” only when it changes tone. Not every line needs flair! But sometimes: • mused (thinking aloud) • snapped (tension) • muttered (quiet frustration) • chirped (bright and quick)

3. Alternatives to ‘almost’ that aren’t icky. Objects: brushing against, bordering, adjacent to Actions: poised to, ready to, about to States: akin to, resembling, not quite Misc: a whisper from, at the cusp of, within reach of

Example: Instead of: “She was almost smiling.” Try: “A smile hovered at the edge of her mouth.”

Punctuation as a Writing Superpower

Punctuation is mood.

1. Em-dash = drama or interruption. “The decision — reckless as it was — already felt final.”

2. Semicolon = linked thoughts. “The storm hammered the walls; inside, her hands wouldn’t stop shaking.”

3. Colon = emphasis or explanation. “He wanted only one thing: answers.”

4. Ellipses = hesitation or fading thoughts. “I thought I saw someone behind the shed, but…”

5. Intentional fragments = emotional punch. “The letter fell from her hands. Silence. Then breathing. Then panic.”

luna-azzurra

Small moments that reveal everything about your Character's Trauma!!

✶ Flinching at sudden movements even when they're "fine."

✶ Compulsively checking locks, three times, four times, one more time to be sure.

✶ Unable to accept compliments without immediately deflecting, joking, or finding the insult hidden inside.

✶ Crying during movies but never about their actual life.

✶ Hoarding food in their room even though the fridge is full.

✶ Texting "sorry" before everything. Sorry I'm late, sorry to bother you, sorry for asking, sorry I exist in your proximity.

✶ Going silent mid-conversation like they've left their body.

✶ Showering in scalding water or freezing cold, never comfortable, always punishing.

✶ Laughing at their own pain like it's a punchline they've rehearsed.

✶ Needing the TV on to sleep because silence lets the thoughts get too loud.

✶ Refusing help carrying groceries, moving furniture, existing "I've got it" even when they clearly don't.

✶ Cataloging exit routes in every room without thinking about it.

✶ Changing the subject the instant someone asks "are you okay?" with actual concern in their voice.

✶ Breaking down over minor inconveniences, because it's safer than crying about the real thing.

✶ Keeping their phone on silent because the anxiety of notifications is worse than missing important calls.

✶ Sitting with their back to the wall, always, watching the door.

✶ Inability to sleep in the same bed as another person without feeling trapped.

✶ Downplaying their achievements instantly, "it was nothing, anyone could have done it, I just got lucky."

✶ Apologizing when other people bump into them.

✶ Freezing when someone raises their voice, even playfully, even in excitement.

pantserspen

How to write friend groups

Keep the Group Size Manageable. Smaller groups are easier to develop. Limiting the cast ensures each friend has purpose, personality, and meaningful screen time.

Give Each Friend a Distinct Role. Clear roles (leader, caretaker, skeptic, wildcard) help readers instantly understand the group dynamic and avoid character blur.

Let Roles Shift Over Time. Roles should not be static. Stress, growth, and conflict allow characters to take control, fall apart, or step back when needed.

Avoid the Hive Mind. Friends should disagree. Conflicting values, fears, and goals create tension and make the group feel realistic.

Create Unique Pair Dynamics. Every relationship within the group should feel different. Best friends, rivals, quiet alliances, and emotional distance add depth.

Use Shared History as Subtext. Inside jokes, brief references, and old wounds imply years of connection without slowing the story down.

Show Loyalty Through Action. Friendship is proven through choices and sacrifices, not dialogue. Let characters risk something for one another.

Balance Spotlight Moments. Each friend should influence the plot in some way. Avoid turning side characters into background props.

Use Natural, Intimate Dialogue. Friends interrupt, tease, speak in shorthand, and say the wrong thing. Their dialogue should feel loose and lived-in.

Put the Group Under Pressure. Stress reveals cracks, loyalty, and priorities. Conflict tests whether the friendship can survive change.

Allow the Group to Evolve or Break. Friendships grow, fracture, or end. Knowing what holds the group together—and what could destroy it—adds emotional weight.

Give Each Member Personal Goals. Friends should want different things. Individual motivations prevent characters from existing only to support the protagonist.

pantserspen

How to Write a Character’s Breaking Point (+Sensory Details Cheat Sheet)

1. Strip Away Their Last Defense

A breakdown only lands if the character has nothing left to protect themselves with. Take away the coping mechanism they’ve relied on — their pride, their control, their relationships, their denial, or their hope.

The breakdown isn’t caused by pain. It’s caused by the loss of what kept them standing in that pain.

2. Make the Trigger Small but Devastating

The moment that breaks them should often be quiet, personal, and specific, not just the biggest explosion. A single line of dialogue, a realization, or a tiny betrayal can hurt more than the obvious disaster.

3. Let Them Resist the Fall

Don’t drop them instantly into collapse. Let them try to hold it together first. That resistance creates tension and makes the fall feel earned and painful.

4. Show the Internal Shatter Before the External One

Start with the internal fracture — the belief that dies, the truth they can’t ignore, the hope that finally gives out — then let the external breakdown follow.

5. Let the Breakdown Change Them

A real breaking point permanently alters the character. After this moment, they don’t return to who they were before — even if they heal.

✦ Sensory Cheat Sheet for Writing Breakdowns

Use 2–3 of these at most so the scene stays sharp and not overloaded.

Physical Sensations

Chest feels tight, hollow, or painfully heavy

Hands shaking, numb, or clenched too hard

Throat burning, closing, or unable to form words

Sudden weakness in knees or limbs

Feeling too hot or too cold all at once

Emotional Sensations

Sudden exhaustion rather than loud sadness

A sense of “what’s the point anymore?”

Feeling disconnected from their body or surroundings

A sharp wave of shame, guilt, or self-loathing

Emotional numbness replacing intensity

Mental Experience

Thoughts looping uncontrollably

A single devastating realization repeating in their mind

Trouble focusing on anything except the pain

Feeling like time has slowed or stopped

A sense of being very small, trapped, or exposed

Behavioral Tells

Going silent instead of crying

Laughing at the wrong moment

Snapping at someone who doesn’t deserve it

Making a reckless or self-destructive choice

Withdrawing completely from others

Environmental Mirroring (Optional but powerful)

A room that feels too quiet, too loud, or too small

Harsh lighting or deep shadows

Weather that contrasts their emotion (sunny during despair, storm during numbness)

A comforting object that now feels meaningless

✦ Final Tip

A breakdown isn’t about how dramatic the moment is — it’s about how personally devastating it is for that specific character. The more tailored the pain is to their fears, flaws, and desires, the harder it hits the reader.

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ariesrin

20 ways to show anger without screaming it

Anger is really easy to show in an argument: arguing, yelling, hitting people or things. As tension builts, anger rises, and once the argument is over, your character might still be angry.

Here are some ways you can show how anger builds or lingers.

Clenching fists, jaw or grinding teeth.

Tapping fingers or foot impatiently.

Giving short, clipped answers.

Forced or fake smiles.

Glaring or narrowed eyes. Rolling eyes.

Cold, sarcastic comments disguised as jokes.

Slamming doors or dropping objects.

Withdrawing from conversation or space. Or walking away mid-conversation.

Pacing or restless movement.

Muttering under breath.

Sudden, sharp gestures.

Ignoring someone deliberately.

Excessive cleaning or other nervous habits to distract themselves

Picking fights over trivial things.

Staring silently, making the other person uncomfortable.

Repeating the same point over and over again, or doing the same thing over and over again.

Controlling or micromanaging situations.

Using humor to mask irritation.

Cold touch (like a stiff handshake).

Writing or typing messages, then deleting them repeatedly.

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writing-chats

the look of love (for writers)

"it's all in the eyes i was once told"

catching the stare of someone across a crowded room

subtle furrowing of eyebrows beyond a blank facade

coldness easing into warmth

a fond mothering gaze

corner of the lip nudged upward

forced glower/glare as they break underneath

batting their lashes, playful

a boisterous laugh

intrigue piercing the stoic

proud smugness at the other's success

lingering glances

a childish joy bursting through

pupils dilate

eyelids shut in a look of peace, calm and trust

look of longing/betrayal

"there was once a time when they were mine"

terseness

features fold into a scowl

an urgent flinching back

coldness returns (as though the warmth had never come)

lips part then purse

invasion of shock

slow stare at the floor

the ripple effect of a swallow

frustrated breath/sigh

bitter laugh in reminiscence

dread tearing through the seams of their composure

look of hatred

"darkness"

mean smirk- teeth bared grimace- scowl

dismissive gaze

gaze of contempt/impatience

threat lowering the voice

sardonic goading grins verging on manic

rolling one's eyes

flicker of irritation in the eyes

stares stubbornly ahead despite distraction

gritted teeth, clenched jaw

fierce biting remarks

even measured complexions betraying no thought

strangling oneself back from violence

utter apathy

murderous silence hanging in the stare

snobbish laughter

smiling at another's downfall

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hayatheauthor

100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words).

1. Neutral Tags

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags:

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags:

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags

Movement-based dialogue tags:

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags:

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags:

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)

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thewatcher727

Writing Description Notes:

Updated 19th October 2025 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Dialogue Tags

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking

Warm/Hot

Cold/Freezing

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chxrry-bombs

5 Tiny Writing Tips That Aren’t Talked About Enough (but work for me)

These are some lowkey underrated tips I’ve seen floating around writing communities — the kind that don’t get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.

1. Put “he/she/they” at the start of the sentence less often.

Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of

“She walked to the window,”

try

“The window creaked open under her touch.”

Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.

2. Don’t describe everything — describe what matters.

Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2–3 objects that say something.

“A half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the table”

sets a way stronger tone than

“There was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.”

3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.

Instead of:

"I'm fine," she said.

Try:

"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.

It helps shows emotion, and movement.

4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.

No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird — future you will thank you for at least something to edit.

5. When stuck, ask: “What’s the most fun thing that could happen next?”

Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesn’t have to stay — but chasing excitement can blast through writer’s block and give you ideas you actually want to write.

What’s a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! 🍒

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pantserspen

How to Fix Underwriting

1. Slow down at emotionally important moments.

Big emotions need space to land. If a scene feels rushed, pause the plot briefly to show how the moment affects the character.

2. Add reactions, not explanations.

Instead of explaining what a character feels, show it through physical responses, hesitation, or small actions that reveal emotion naturally.

3. Ground every scene in the senses.

If a scene feels thin, add one or two sensory details—sound, texture, smell, or temperature—to make the moment feel lived-in.

4. Let thoughts interrupt action.

A line of internal thought can deepen a scene without slowing it too much. Thoughts show stakes, fear, longing, or conflict beneath the action.

5. Expand consequences, not events.

You don’t need more things to happen—you need to show what matters. Focus on how events change relationships, decisions, or self-perception.

6. Strengthen setting where emotion peaks.

The environment should echo or contrast the emotion of the scene. Setting is not decoration—it’s emotional reinforcement.

7. Add specific details instead of general ones.

Underwriting often relies on vague language. Swap “they argued” for one sharp line of dialogue or a specific breaking point.

8. Let dialogue breathe.

Short dialogue exchanges without pauses can feel flat. Add beats—silence, gestures, interruptions—to give the conversation weight.

9. Show transitions between scenes.

If scenes jump too quickly, readers feel disoriented. A brief transition helps establish time, mood, and emotional continuity.

10. Clarify stakes early in the scene.

If readers don’t know what can be lost, scenes feel empty. Make sure the character wants something specific and fears losing it.

11. Use the “what are they feeling right now?” check.

After each major beat, ask what emotion is dominant in that moment. If it’s missing on the page, the scene is likely underwritten.

12. Expand scenes that feel “too clean.”

If a scene resolves too neatly or quickly, it probably needs more tension. Messy emotions and unresolved feelings add depth.

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