#sentences

[melamemea]

angst prompts .

a collection of sentences tied to those rough patches in life and the moments where those who once stood close proved to be different than what you almost dared to hope for.

“ but it hurts, it hurts more than you can even imagine. ” 

“ when you’ve been through the kind of crap that i have, you sort of get it. ”

“ i thought i would learn something from all this pain, but i’ve never felt more stupid. ”

“ if life’s teaching me a lesson then i want to skip it. ”

“ it’s a burden that’s constantly there, constantly looming, constantly wearing me down. ”

“ it just won’t let go. ”

“ sometimes it just feels like i’m failing the world, and the world is failing me back.”

“ life’s got to be the worst tinder match in history. ”

“ i would very much like to stop feeling like this, but it’s not that easy. ”

“i watched you lose interest in someone you said you’d love till the end of time. from that moment on i realized i’d never fully trust the words of a lover's mouth again.” 

“i watched our folded hands was change, and now we would never see each other again.”

“i gave up being pretty when society raised the bar of beauty. “

“i slept so comfy in your embrace but then i realized that you weren't really there.”

“to be portrayed as a burden by someone whose supposed to be your rock is the greatest weight in the world.”

“it’s as if something is eating me up inside, and i don’t even want to stop it.”

“and maybe i am supposed to feel sad. maybe it’s karma. maybe I do deserve it.”

"i don't know how to feel."

"but you did leave me. you did leave me, and i waited for you."

"you don't get it do you? what it feels like to let someone inside your heart, your life and your very soul, only for them to tear it all apart as if it was nothing. you did that to me."

"i waited for you, over and over again."

"do you really think i forgot, after all this time?"

"everyone seems to have found their happy ever after and i don't even know if i'm made for that."

"everyone who touched me took a part of me with them."

"to break and to mend myself over and over again, i'm sick of it."

"don't to dare look at me like that when you brought us here in the first place – don't you dare make me feel this way."

"i moved on, i moved away from you."

"so, that's it then? nothing else? just ... done?"

"all the ones that claimed to love me... i just pushed them away."

"who is to say that you won't leave me, too?"

"right, because that's how it goes. you crack a joke, i laugh and then i'm supposed to fall for you, just like that. a snap of a finger... and then a snap of my heart when you've had enough of me."

"everyone says that they can take it, that they will love me no matter what but the moment i peel away that exterior i've worked so hard on, everyone pulls away... and i can't even find it in me to blame them."

"nothing good will come from regretting."

"the worst part is how i started to think that you were different."

"i could have expected it from everyone else but... not you."

"hands have never been kind to me, and words nothing but sly."

[contentmusings]

NEW YEAR'S PROMPTS — prompts you can use/adapt as you wish. leave a like or reblog if you use!

'i can feel it! this year is going to be magical!'

'do you want to make a bucket list of all the adventures we'll want to have next year?'

'i am so excited for the fireworks!'

'resolutions? please... people will break them by february'

'i'm here for the snacks, that's it. don't expect me to 'feel the magic of the new year''

'the only thing new about this year is the number on the calendar.'

'promise you'll hold my hand when the clock strikes twelve!'

'i can't even look at the fireworks without crying.'

'i don't know why i get emotional, but i do'

'no other place i'd rather be: fireworks and you; perfect combo'

'midnight already? awesome. another year to pretend i have my life together'

'should we make resolutions or judge people who do?'

'came for the party, stayed for the snacks, and now leaving with glitter in my hair and way happier than expected'

'do we really need to countdown?'

'do we really need to get on a chair?'

'can we just skip to the happy new year cheers and the part everything stays the same?'

'can i just hide in a corner until midnight?'

'i like watching the fireworks... but in a quiet place.'

'i wrote down a secret wish for the new year... wanna keep it between us?'

'oh my god, i wanna sprinkle glitter on everyone and wish good luck for the next year!'

'let's dance and welcome the new year with groove!'

'raisins? for the new year? you're unwell.'

'this year and the next, my wish is that you remain by my side.'

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Short Sentences

The craft of simple writing begins with learning how to write short sentences. Getting a complete idea across in fewer words allows you to be succinct and direct, and it improves the readability of your story. Ernest Hemingway was a master of minimalism when it came to writing.

Tips for Writing Short Sentences

Conveying your point in just a few words is a skill every successful writer should master. Follow these tips for crafting a short sentence that makes a statement:

Start small. The first sentence of your story needs to create intrigue that makes your audience want to keep reading. Keep this first sentence, and even your second sentence, brief to make it punchy and draw the readers in.

Think about what you’re trying to say. Make sure every word contributes to the meaning of the sentence. Keep your main point front and center and support it with words that are relevant to your message.

Cut down your word count. Every single word in a sentence should feel necessary to your main point. If you have a sentence that is too wordy, it can feel clunky. Look at what you can cut out to create a smooth, coherent message.

Break up long sentences into two or more lines. If you have a sentence that feels too long, look at how many independent clauses it contains. If a sentence involves polysyndeton—the repeated use of coordinating conjunctions to connect different items in a sentence—try replacing conjunctions with commas or semicolons. Or, simply break the thoughts out into two different sentences.

Use the active voice. When writing, use the active voice. In other words, when writing a sentence, put the subject first and have it perform an action. It is the most direct way to write a sentence. The passive voice, when an action happens to a subject, creates clunky sentences that use more words.

Remove redundant words. People often write redundant words and phrases. For example: “In my opinion, I think” could simply be “I think,” and “close proximity” could instead be just “close.”

Lose fluff words. Writers often include unnecessary words in a sentence, like adverbs and modifiers. Look over every line for those filler words. “I completely know what you mean” could become “I know what you mean.” If you use the words “actually” or “totally,” chances are you don’t need them.

Write one-word and two-word sentences. In certain literary scenarios, like when you’re writing character dialogue, it’s stylistically acceptable to be extremely brief and write sentences with one or two words. Seriously. Try it.

Review your work for sentence length. When you’ve completed your first draft, self-edit your story and review every single sentence. Reviewing your work can help you catch excess words. One long line isn’t bad, but a book full of them will weigh your story down. Begin shortening sentences to create clear, concise thoughts. Before you know it, writing short sentences will come naturally.

Types of Sentences

In the English language, there are 4 kinds of sentences. Each sentence type can be written as succinctly to convey thoughts and ideas in a direct way.

Simple sentences: A simple sentence is a basic sentence with one independent clause—a complete thought that can stand on its own. There are different types of simple sentences based on how many subjects and verbs are in the clause. The following examples of simple sentences show the variations. A basic simple sentence: “I’m going for a run.” A simple sentence with a compound subject: “Jill and I are going for a run.” A simple sentence with compound verbs: “I’m going to run and bike.” A simple sentence that is an imperative—a command with an implied subject: “Give me the salt, please.”

Compound sentences: Compound sentences consist of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The coordinating conjunctions are “and,” “but,” “for,” “or,” “nor,” “yet,” and “so.” For example: “The girl hit the ball, and the ball flew out of the park.”

Complex sentences: Complex sentences consist of an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses—a phrase with a subject and verb that does not express a complete thought—joined by a subordinating conjunction. Some subordinating conjunctions are “although,” “when,” “because,” “so,” “that,” and “until.” For example: “The fans cheered when the girl hit the ball.”

Compound-complex sentences: Compound-complex sentences consist of multiple independent clauses as well as at least one dependent clause. For example: “When the girl hit the ball, the fans cheered, and the ball flew out of the park.”

Benefits of Writing Short Sentences

Sentences are the basic building block of literature. A writer carefully crafts every sentence to convey an idea or express a thought. Stringing these independent lines together allows you to create a clear, engaging story.

Short sentences provide a direct path to your main point. The shortest path between two objects is a straight line. Think of that axiom when you’re writing. A verbose sentence will distract readers and bury your main point under unnecessary words.

Short sentences improve readability. Whether you’re writing a novel, a short story, or a piece of academic writing, you can make your writing more accessible with short sentences. When sentences are short, the audience can easily understand your storyline. When readers have to go over lines multiple times to grasp the concept, you run the risk of losing them altogether.

Short sentences are more striking. You don’t have to write long, elaborate sentences to make an impact. Learning how to make a point in a crisp, short line, is important for every writer. As you learn how to pare down your excess word usage and sculpt a sentence, your overall writing skills will improve.

Short sentences prevent you from overthinking. Often, when writers are staring at a blank page wondering what to write, they are most likely overthinking what they are trying to say. When facing writer’s block, one approach is to step back and think of how to convey your point in the simplest way.

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[stone-cold-groove]

Clause 1. Clause 2.

[vocedellamorte]

it’s the first snowy day of the year! • more random prompts about the wonder of realizing snow is here ❄️

• "I know it’s cold, but look at the way the snow dances in the sky! Small dancing stars!”

• "The whole neighborhood looks like someone just dusted it with sugar!"

• "Remember when we used to try to catch snowflakes on our tongues?"

• "I bet this is what it feels like to step into a fairy tale."

• "Ah, yes. that first crunch of snow underfoot… I could listen to it all day."

• "Snowy day this morning! It's like waking up in a completely different world."

• "Well, it’s official. The snowman army begins today."

• "Okay, there's nothing cozier than being snowed in… just us, the snow, and nowhere to be."

• "I dare you to jump in the biggest snowdrift we can find!"

• "If this isn't the perfect day for a snowball fight, I don't know what is."

• "I say we go sledding until we’re too tired to walk."

• "You realize we’re going to be digging out the car for hours tomorrow, right?"

• "Every year, I tell myself I won’t be surprised, and every year… here I am, holding my tea and amazed."

• "I’d almost forgotten how pretty the trees look in snow."

• "There’s nothing quite like watching snowflakes fall under the streetlights."

• "We should leave a trail of snow angels all the way to the park."

• "I feel like a kid again! I want to go make footprints everywhere!"

• "Let’s go warm up with cocoa, and then I’ll race you back outside."

• "You realize, this is the perfect weather for stories by the fire."

• "Let’s take a picture before someone else decides to disturb the snow!”

[thatpollguy]

Poll suggestion: do you use the subjunctive ("if I were to...") (which is beginning to become archaic), or do you just say it in past tense ("if I was to...")

Thanks to @in-sufficientdata for the poll request! Keep 'em coming, folks.

Do you use the subjunctive "if I were to..." (which is beginning to become archaic) or do you say the past tense version "if I was to..."?

I say "if I were to..."

I say "if I was to..."

I use both interchangeably

Voting ended onJan 13

[thriveliner]

Love is the perfume of harmony and divine order.