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Tips for Describing Sensory Experiences
Sensory Focus: describing every single experience is going to overwhelm the reader. instead focus on those that stand out or actually advance the story.
Show, don‘t tell… unless you should tell: yes, usually showing is better than telling, but not everything needs to be packaged in wonderful words and metaphors. if it has no grander impact other than context or setting the mood, you can just say that the character is cold
Narrative Focus: depending on the narrator, the focus might be on different things. This can be influenced by interests, fears, emotional state, experience, ... (For example, someone who enjoys art/architectue/ fashion/... will focus on that particular aspect of their surroundings...)
Noticeable Abnormality: people are creatures of habit, they are unlikely to take conscious notice of things that are the exact same way they always are. Focus rather on things sensory experiences that are unusual; like an unusual scent when coming into a room, unusual heat, a car that doesn't fit into this part of the city, ...
Emotional State: someone‘s emotional state is going to influence how well they pay attention to their surroundings and which details they focus on (For example, someone who is frantic might miss details)
[Prompt Calender: June 24th, Celebration of the Senses Day]
Eating & Food Habits Prompts
⋆✮ Checking if the other person's food looks better than yours
˙⋆✮ Eating the least favorite thing on the plate first to get it over with
˙⋆✮ Spinning a fork between fingers while thinking
˙⋆✮ The unconscious hum when food is genuinely good
˙⋆✮ Tearing bread or napkins into little pieces while talking
˙⋆✮ Saving the best bite specifically for last
˙⋆✮ Drinking water in that one specific number of sips
˙⋆✮ The way someone's whole posture changes at a familiar comfort meal
˙⋆✮ Pushing food around the plate when appetite disappears
˙⋆✮ Reading every word on a menu even after already deciding
˙⋆✮ The apologetic laugh when ordering something messy in public
˙⋆✮ Stealing fries off someone else's plate without asking
˙⋆✮ Blowing on food that isn't even that hot anymore
˙⋆✮ The very specific way someone salts their food without tasting it first
˙⋆✮ Picking toppings off and eating them separately ˙
˙⋆✮ The way someone goes quiet mid-conversation when the food arrives
˙⋆✮ Cutting everything into small pieces before taking a single bite
˙⋆✮ The guilty pause before ordering dessert
˙⋆✮ Licking a thumb to turn a page or pick something up after eating
Writing Notes: Hair Types & Haircuts
Hair Type - refers to the attributes that make up your natural hair’s appearance and feel.
Your hair type depends on genetics, which dictates the following factors:
Dryness: As with skincare, moisture is essential for your hair’s health. Dry hair produces less oil on average. Some hairs might be greasier than others, especially after physical activity, and produce more natural oils. Special shampoos and deep-conditioning products can help with oil buildup to dry out and temper your hair’s oil production. You can also use serums or leave-in conditioners to boost hydration.
Texture: In terms of hair texture, the four main hair looks are straight, wavy, curly, and coily. Genetics can determine the shape of your hair follicles, which results in one or a combination of these different textures.
Thickness: Thick hair means your scalp produces hair in a higher density, while thin hair means there is more significant negative space between each hair follicle. Thin hair is not always a sign of hair loss or unhealthy hair; some people naturally have fine hair.
Types of Hair
The hair care industry categorizes hair into four types plus additional subcategories.
Knowing your hair type can help you choose mousses, hair masks, and other care products that can help strengthen your cuticles and improve hair strand health to prevent breakage.
Learn what defines each type and how they differ from one another:
Type 1: Straight hair, type 1, features round follicles, grows flat, and lies flat on the scalp. Type 1A hair is straight and fine, while type 1B has more volume and might hold more curls. Type 1C is thick and coarse, which can lead to frizzing.
Type 2: Wavy hair, type 2, has oblong follicles and grows in a slight zigzag pattern. Wavy hair can frizz in heat and humidity, making it look even curlier than usual. Type 2A wavy hair is fine and forms an “S” shape when it’s dry. Type 2B features waves at the mid-length, while type 2C is thicker and prone to extreme frizziness.
Type 3: Curly hair, type 3, has oval-shaped follicles that produce tighter curls than those of wavy hair. Curl patterns will vary in shape and size. Type 3A hair features loose, spiral curls, whereas type 3B has slightly tighter springs. Type 3C describes tight curls with a thicker texture.
Type 4: Coily hair is Type 4. Coily hair features coils, a tightly packed curl type resembling ringlets or corkscrews. These tight curls lend a heavier density to hair. Type 4A has defined coils, while type 4B has a crimped pattern. Type 4C is coily hair with a thick texture.
Hair Porosity
"Now I've shot so many Nazis, Daddy will have to buy me a sable coat." (From his Wikipedia article).
Neil Munro "Bunny" Roger
June 9, 1911-April 27, 1997.
Bunny Roger killed a bunch of Nazis and then invented Capri pants.
He was expelled from Oxford for his indiscrete gayness (discrete gayness being perfectly fine at Oxford and part of the curriculum until...today probably, at least like 1992?). Then, having been sent down to London, he started his own fashion business, and his first client was Vivien Leigh.
Bunny served in WWII, killing fascists in North Africa and Italy, and often wearing a mauve scarf in the field. Roger claimed that he had gone into a battle brandishing a rolled-up copy of VOGUE and commanding: "When in doubt, powder heavily!"
Roger was known in high society for his themed soirées; Diamond, Amethyst, and Flame Balls were held to celebrate his 60th, 70th, and 80th birthdays. He wore a curious plum colored catsuit with a feathered headdress at his 70th birthday ball in 1981. At his 80th, he made his entrance in a catsuit of scarlet sequins with a cape of orange organza, greeting his guests from behind a wall of fire. His parties were covered by the newspapers, including a New Year's Eve Fetish Ball where the proper upper class mixed with young guests in rubber S/M gear.
From an obituary: "Beneath his mauve mannerisms, Bunny was stalwart, frank, dependable and undeceived; to onlookers a passing peacock, to intimates, a life enhancer and exemplary friend."
From another obituary:
He served valiantly in every way.
happy 125th birthday to bunny roger
Found this color photo:
And this in-memoriam piece.
(he did not precisely invent capri pants- Sonja de Lennart did, and they popularized them together)
just in case anyone forgot how wildly colorful Georgian interiors could be, even among the working class to the wealthy:
and EVEN WHEN things were more muted/neutral, the neutrality was OFFSET by ACCENT COLORS and HIGH CONTRAST between the wood tones and everything ELSE
ALSO AMERICAN COLONIAL INTERIORS POPPED OFF, Y'ALL (IN TERMS OF COLOR/COZINESS)
PEOPLE USED WHITEWASH AND COLORFUL TRIM OR EVEN JUST COLORFUL FURNITURE IF THEY COULD AFFORD TO DO SO
AND DON'T GET ME STARTED ON FRENCH AND BRITISH AND AMERICAN WALLPAPERS
"ELIZABETH" YOU CRY, "WHY ARE YOU BEING SO EXTRA THIS MORNING?! IT'S MONDAY"
Because, my friend, my war on GREIGE will NEVER end.
Historic interiors were filled with LIFE and LIGHT and COLOR. ALWAYS HAVE BEEN.
Part of the reason we don't see a lot of textile art is because, frankly, textiles tend to degrade over time - especially ones that had utility! And yes, pigments and weaving and dying all boosted the expense of things, when we were finally reliably block-printing fabrics and broad reams of paper, it was no longer just the wealthy who could afford pretty patterns!
In the Americas, a far wider variety of pigments also became available because of the abundance of... well, a shitton of flora and minerals, some of which weren't as common in Europe.
WHY THE HIGHLIGHTER COLORS? you ask.
CANDLES.
Those colors reflect candlelight and natural sunlight REALLY WELL.
Humans LOVE bright colors, it's NOT just a thing for kids. We live in a brilliant, vibrant, multifaceted world. We ALWAYS have.
(STOP MAKING YOUR HISTORIC SIMS 4 BUILDS BE BLAND. STOP IT.)
On the subject of Colonial America: don't forget, even if you couldn't afford wallpaper, wall stenciling might still be in reach!
(If ever you have the opportunity to visit the Stencil House at the Shelburne Museum in Vermont (pictured above at 3, 4, and 5), I highly recommend.)
And that's before you get into American painted murals:
Embrace the decorative arts, folks!
Ways to describe a Smile!! <3
Writing a "Curious" Character
Curiosity - the impulse or desire to investigate, observe, or gather information, particularly when the material is novel or interesting.
This drive appears spontaneously in nonhuman animals and in young children, who use sensory exploration and motor manipulation to inspect, bite, handle, taste, or smell practically everything in the immediate environment.
The Five-Dimensional Model of Curiosity
Deprivation sensitivity—recognizing a gap in knowledge the filling of which offers relief. This type of curiosity doesn’t necessarily feel good, but people who experience it work relentlessly to solve problems. This dimension was derived from Berlyne and Loewenstein’s work.
Joyous exploration—being consumed with wonder about the fascinating features of the world. This is a pleasurable state; people in it seem to possess a joie de vivre. This dimension was influenced by Deci’s research.
Social curiosity—talking, listening, and observing others to learn what they are thinking and doing. Human beings are inherently social animals, and the most effective and efficient way to determine whether someone is friend or foe is to gain information. Some may even snoop, eavesdrop, or gossip to do so. This dimension stems from Renner’s research.
Stress tolerance—a willingness to accept and even harness the anxiety associated with novelty. People lacking this ability see information gaps, experience wonder, and are interested in others but are unlikely to step forward and explore. This dimension builds on recent work by Paul Silvia, a psychologist at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Thrill seeking—being willing to take physical, social, and financial risks to acquire varied, complex, and intense experiences. For people with this capacity, the anxiety of confronting novelty is something to be amplified, not reduced. This dimension was inspired by Zuckerman's work.
Ways to describe Green Eyes!! <3
How to Make Your Descriptions Less Boring
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of using too much description. Readers don’t want to read three paragraphs about a sunset, we’re told. Description slows down a story; it’s boring and self-indulgent. You should keep your description as short and simple as possible. For those who take a more scientific approach to writing fiction, arbitrary rules abound: One sentence per paragraph. One paragraph per page. And, for god’s sake, “Never open a book with weather” (Elmore Leonard).
But what this conventional wedding wisdom fails to take into account is the difference between static and dynamic description. Static description is usually boring. It exists almost like a painted backdrop to a play. As the name suggests, it doesn’t move, doesn’t interact or get interacted with.
There were clouds in the sky. Her hair was red with hints of orange. The house had brown carpeting and yellow countertops.
In moderation, there’s nothing wrong with static description. Sometimes, facts are facts, and you need to communicate them to the reader in a straightforward manner.
But too much static description, and readers will start to skim forward. They don’t want to read about what the house looks like or the stormy weather or the hair color of each of your protagonist’s seventeen cousins.
Why? Because they can tell it’s not important. They can afford to skip all of your description because their understanding of the story will not be impacted.
That’s where dynamic description comes in. Dynamic description is a living entity. It’s interactive, it’s relevant. It takes on the voices of your narrators and characters. In short, it gives us important information about the story, and it can’t be skimmed over.
So how do you make your description more dynamic so that it engages your readers and adds color and excitement to your story? Here are a few tips.
(I have a TON more tips about setting and description. These are just a few. But I’m trying to keep this short, so if you have any questions or want more advice about this, please feel free to ask me.)
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Physical features to add to any character
Dirty/chewed finger nails
Blemished skin
Chipped nail polish on fingers/toes
Chipped tooth/teeth
Errant curls/hairs that won’t stay down no matter what you do to them.
Unruly eyebrows
Sweats easily
Fidgets constantly/can never sit still
Blinks often
Grinds teeth
Gap in their teeth/Crooked teeth
Chapped lips
Dry skin
Skin is red/irritated
Acne on cheeks, forehead, chin
Dark under eye circles
Eyebrow scar
Uneven dimples
Hair birthmark
Long toes and/or short fingers
Patchy skin
Veiny hands/arms
Chin hairs
Large teeth/small teeth
Broken/crooked nose
Yellow teeth
Thank you to whoever made this cute thing, very helpful. Here’s some advice to anyone who wants it!
A Writer’s Thesaurus
Here is a massive list of synonyms for the most commonly over-used words in the English language. All sources are linked below each list if you click the bolded “x” below each individual section.
550 alternative words for “said”
Accepted, Accused, Acknowledged, Addressed, Admitted, Advertised, Advised, Affirmed, Agonized, Agreed, Alleged, Announced, Answered, Appealed, Arranged, Articulated, Asked, Asserted, Asseverated, Assumed, Assured, Attracted, Avered, Avowed
Babbled, Barked, Bawled, Beamed, Beckoned, Began, Begged, Bellowed, Beseeched, Blubbered, Blurted, Bossed, Bragged, Breathed, Broadcasted, Burst
Cajoled, Called, Carped, Cautioned, Censured, Cheered, Chimed in, Choked, Chortled, Chuckled, Circulated, Claimed, Comforted, Commented, Conceded, Concluded, Concurred, Condemned, Conferred, Confessed, Confided, Confirmed, Consoled, Contended, Continued, Cried out, Criticized, Croaked, Crooned, Crowed
Declared, Decided, Defended, Demanded, Denoted, Dictated, Disclosed, Disposed, Disseminated, Distributed, Divulged, Doubted, Drawled
Echoed, Emitted, Empathized, Encouraged, Ended, Entreated, Exacted, Exclaimed, Explained, Exposed
Faltered, Finished, Fretted, Fumed
Gawped, Giggled, Glowered, Grieved, Grinned, Groaned, Growled, Grumbled, Grunted, Guessed
Held, Hesitated, Hinted, Hissed, Hollered, Howled, Hypothesized
Imparted, Imitated, Implied, Implored, Importuned, Inclined, Indicated, Informed, Inquired, Insisted, Interjected, Invited
Jabbered, Joked, Justified
Keened
Lamented, Laughed, Leered, Lied, Lilted
Maintained, Made known, Made public, Marked, Mewled, Mimicked, Moaned, Mocked, Mourned, Mumbled, Murmured, Mused
Necessitated, Noted
Observed, Offered, Ordered
Panted, Passed on, Pleaded, Pointed out, Pondered, Postulated, Praised, Preached, Premised, Presented, Presupposed, Probed, Proclaimed, Prodded, Professed, Proffered, Promised, Promulgated, Proposed, Protested, Provoked, Publicized, Published, Puled, Put forth, Put out
Quaked, Queried, Questioned, Quipped, Quavered, Quizzed, Quoted
Reassured, Raged, Ranted, Reckoned that, Rejoiced, Rejoined, Released, Remarked, Remonstrated, Repeated, Replied, Reported, Reprimanded, Requested, Required, Requisitioned, Retorted, Revealed, Roared
Said, Sang, Scoffed, Scolded, Screamed, Seethed, Sent on, Settled, Shared, Shouted, Shrieked, Shrugged, Shuddered, Snapped, Snarled, Sniffled, Sniveled, Snorted, Sobbed, Solicited, Sought, Specified, Speculated, Spluttered, Spread, Squeaked, Stammered, Stated, Stuttered, Stressed, Suggested, Supposed, Swore
Taunted, Teased, Testified, Thundered, Ticked off, Told, Told off, Touted, Trailed off, Transferred, Transmitted, Trembled, Trilled, Trumpeted
Understood, Undertook, Upbraided, Urged, Uttered
Verified, Vociferated, Voiced, Volunteered, Vouched for
Wailed, Wanted, Warned, Wept, Went on, Wheedled, Whimpered, Whined, Whispered, Wondered
Yawped, Yelled, Yelped, Yowled
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Other words for “amazing” Because we’re all a little sick of that damn word:
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Character Development Questions #53: Resting Face
When idle, what expression shows on the character’s face?
Do they have a classic case of RBF? Because I know I do. Do they tend to scare people off or invite them in? Do they narrow their eyes or widen them? Do they stick up their nose towards others or stare down at the ground? How quickly does this expression change when approached by another person? Does it become more off-putting or more welcoming?
How much does their idle expression contrast with their personality? For example, does a frightening person in appearance actually have a soft, sensitive heart? On the other hand, does someone swear that their face only looks mean and that they wouldn’t hurt a fly, when inwardly, they really are judgmental or moody?
Has the character’s typical expression ever affected interactions with others? Were one of their present day friends ever nervous to interact with them before befriending them? Or did a person pleasant in appearance help a shy individual make their first friend?
Eyes, Skin, Face, Hair, Build: Character physical descriptions.
Eyes – General
large, small, narrow
sharp, squinty, round
wide-set, close-set, deep-set
sunken, bulging, protruding
wide, hooded, heavy-lidded
bright, sparkling, glittering
flecked, dull, bleary
rheumy, cloudy, red-rimmed
beady, birdlike cat-like
jewel-like, steely, hard
fringed with long lashes, with sweeping eyelashes, with thick eyelashes
Eyes – Color
chestnut, chocolate brown, cocoa brown
coffee brown, mocha, mahogany
sepia, sienna brown, mink brown
copper, amber, cognac
whiskey, brandy, honey
tawny, topaz, hazel, obsidian
onyx, coal, raven, midnight, sky blue, sunny blue
cornflower blue, steel blue, ice blue
Arctic blue, glacial blue, crystal blue
cerulean, electric blue, azure
lake blue, aquamarine, turquoise
denim blue, slate blue / slate gray, storm blue / storm gray
silver / silver gray, chrome, platinum, pewter
smoky gray, ash gray, concrete gray, dove gray
shark gray, fog gray, gunmetal gray, olive
emerald, leaf green, moss green
Eyebrows
arched, straight, plucked, sparse
trim, dark, faint, thin, thick, unruly
bushy, heavy
Skin – Color
amber, bronze, cinnamon
copper, dark brown, deep brown
ebony, honey, golden
pale, pallid, pasty
fair, light, cream / creamy
alabaster, ivory, bisque
milk, porcelain, chalky
sallow, olive, peach
rose / rosy, ruddy, florid
russet, tawny, fawn
Skin – General
lined, wrinkled, seamed
leathery, sagging, drooping
loose, clear, smooth
silken, satiny, dry
flaky, scaly, delicate
thin, translucent, luminescent
baby-soft, flawless, poreless
with large pores, glowing, dewy
dull, velvety, fuzzy
rough, uneven, mottled
dimpled, doughy, firm
freckled, pimply, pockmarked
blemished, pitted, scarred
bruised, veined, scratched
sunburned, weather-beaten, raw
tattooed
Face – Structure
square, round, oblong
oval, elongated, narrow
heart-shaped, catlike, wolfish
high forehead, broad forehea, prominent brow ridge
protruding brow bone, sharp cheekbones, high cheekbones
angular cheekbones, hollow cheeks, square jaw
chiseled, sculpted, craggy
soft, jowly, jutting chin
pointed chin, weak chin, receding chin
double chin, cleft chin, dimple in chin
visible Adam’s apple
Nose
snub, dainty, button
turned-up, long, broad
thin, straight, pointed
crooked, aquiline, Roman
bulbous, flared, hawk, strong
Mouth/Lips
thin, narrow, full
lush, Cupid’s bow, rosebud
dry, cracked, chapped
moist, glossy, straight teeth
gap between teeth, gleaming white teeth, overbite
underbite
Facial Hair
clean-shaven
smooth-shaven
beard
neckbeard
goatee
moustache
sideburns
mutton-chop sideburns
stubble
a few days’ growth of beard
five o’ clock shadow
Hair – General
I threw a few hairstyles in here, though not many.
long, short, shoulder-length
loose, limp, dull
shiny, glossy, sleek
smooth, luminous, lustrous, spiky
stringy, shaggy, tangled
messy, tousled, windblown
unkempt, bedhead, straggly
neatly combed, parted, slicked down / slicked back
cropped, clipped, buzzed / buzz cut
crewcut, bob, mullet
curly, bushy, frizzy
wavy, straight, lanky
dry, oily, greasy
layers, corkscrews, spirals
ringlets, braids, widow’s peak
bald, shaved, comb-over, afro
thick, luxuriant, voluminous
full, wild, untamed
bouncy, wispy, fine, thinning
Hair – Color
black, blue-black, jet black
raven, ebony, inky black
midnight, sable, salt and pepper
silver / silver gray, charcoal gray, steel gray
white, snow-white, brown
brunette, chocolate brown, coffee brown
ash brown, brown sugar, nut brown
caramel, tawny brown, toffee brown
red, ginger, auburn, Titian-haired
copper, strawberry blonde, butterscotch
honey, wheat, blonde
golden, sandy blond, flaxen
fair-haired, bleached, platinum
Body Type – General
tall, average height, short
petite, tiny, compact
big, large, burly
beefy, bulky, brawny
barrel-chested, heavy / heavy-set, fat
overweight, obese, flabby
chunky, chubby, pudgy
pot-bellied, portly thick
stout, lush, plush
full-figured, ample, rounded
generous, voluptuous, curvy
hourglass, plump, leggy / long-legged
gangling, lanky, coltish
lissome, willowy, lithe
lean, slim, slender
trim, thin, skinny
emaciated, gaunt, bony
spare, solid, stocky
wiry, rangy, sinewy
stringy, ropy
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