Truly Some People Have No Genre Savviness Whatsoever. A Girl Came Back From The Dead The Other Day And

truly some people have no genre savviness whatsoever. A girl came back from the dead the other day and fresh out of the grave she laughed and laughed and lay down on the grass nearby to watch the sky, dirt still under her nails. I asked her if she’s sad about anything and she asked me why she should be. I asked her if she’s perhaps worried she’s a shadow of who she used to be and she said that if she is a shadow she is a joyous one, and anyway whoever she was she is her, now, and that’s enough. I inquired about revenge, about unfinished business, about what had filled her with the incessant need to claw her way out from beneath but she just said she’s here to live. I told her about ghosts, about zombies, tried to explain to her how her options lie between horror and tragedy but she just said if those are the stories meant for her then she’ll make another one. I said “isn’t it terribly lonely how in your triumph over death nobody was here to greet you?” and she just looked at me funny and said “what do you mean? The whole world was here, waiting”. Some people, I tell you.

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꒰ If I had known who Godot is, I would have written it in the script . . . !

꒰ If I Had Known Who Godot Is, I Would Have Written It In The Script . . . !
꒰ If I Had Known Who Godot Is, I Would Have Written It In The Script . . . !
꒰ If I Had Known Who Godot Is, I Would Have Written It In The Script . . . !
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A quote that reads "Lose yourself in books, in art, in the haze of new horizons. Lose yourself in curiosity, in knowledge, in passion. Lose yourself in feeling it all; lose yourself in the world, in the stories and the lessons it has to teach you, but never lose yourself in love; never lose yourself in another person. You are your own home- please don't ever forget that."

How to __ and Other Writing Tips

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How To __ And Other Writing Tips

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How To __ And Other Writing Tips

Writing and Describing Physical Appearance:

How to Describe Facial Expressions

How to Describe a Character's Appearance

How to Write a Character with a Prosthetic

Body Language Descriptions

Body Language Descriptions part 2

Writing Dialogue:

How to Describe a Character's Speech

How to Write Dialogue for a Stuttering Character

How to Write a Mute/Non-Speaking Character

What to Do with Too Much Dialogue

How to Write a Character with an Accent

Terms and Phrases:

Pirate Terms and Phrases

Cowboy/Wild West Terms and Phrases

Writing Genres and Subgenres:

Murder Mystery

Slow-Burn Romance

Writing Villains, Monsters, and other Antagonists:

How to Write a Monster

How to Write a Good Villain

How to Make Readers Fear Your Villain

How to Write an Unreliable Narrator

Serial Killer Signature Ideas

How to Give an Eldritch Horror Entity a Voice

Writing Protagonists and Side Characters:

How to Write a Sacrificial Character

How to Write a Bully with an Opportunity for Redemption

How to Write a Mermaid

How to Write a Pre-Teen

Writing and Describing Emotions and Disorders:

Nightmares and Sleep Paralysis

Panic Attacks

How to Write a Character with an Eating Disorder

How to Write a Paranoid Character

Different Ways to Describe Fear

How to Write a Controlling Character

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How to Write a Character that has been Poisoned

How to Write Hypothermia and Frostbite

Writing and Describing Character Interactions:

How to Describe Emotionally Distant Parents

Ways for Characters to Get to Know Each Other

How to Describe Characters in Cold Weather

How to Write a Band Performance that Flows with Inner Dialogue


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sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

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A colour wheel divided into sections with dialogue tags fitting the categories 'asks', 'responds', 'states', 'whispers', 'argues', and 'thinks'

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"mutuals can ask for discord" mutuals can haunt me after they die. mutuals can paint my immortal youth in a cursed portrait. mutuals can build a 8ft tall creature in my college dorm. mutuals can watch me wake up as a monstrous vermin. mutuals can feed me soup after i commit murder. mutuals can help me kill uncle claudius. mutuals can go out with me and my girlfriend from across the bay. mutuals can hunt the beast with me. do better


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And This Here Is What We In The Writing Industry Call "a Display Of Hubris That May Or May Not Have Karmic

And this here is what we in the writing industry call "a display of hubris that may or may not have karmic consequences but is very, very fun".

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HELLO I'm back!! Anyways, I'm nearly done with Of Mice and Men and I already know how it's going to end so I'm just waiting for the inevitable at this point

HELLO I'm Back!! Anyways, I'm Nearly Done With Of Mice And Men And I Already Know How It's Going To End

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Overused Words in Writing & How to Avoid Them

We’ve all got our comfort words—those trusty adjectives, verbs, or phrases we lean on like a crutch. But when certain words show up too often, they lose their impact, leaving your writing feeling repetitive or uninspired.

1. “Very” and Its Cousins

Why It’s Overused: It’s easy to tack on “very” for emphasis, but it’s vague and doesn’t pull its weight.

Instead of: “She was very tired.” Try: “She was exhausted.” / “She dragged her feet like lead weights.”

💡 Tip: Use precise, vivid descriptions rather than vague intensifiers.

2. “Looked” and “Saw”

Why It’s Overused: It’s functional but flat, and it often tells instead of shows.

Instead of: “He looked at her in disbelief.” Try: “His eyebrows shot up, his lips parting as if words had failed him.”

💡 Tip: Focus on body language or sensory details instead of relying on generic verbs.

3. “Suddenly”

Why It’s Overused: It’s often used to create surprise, but it tells readers how to feel instead of letting the scene deliver the shock.

Instead of: “Suddenly, the door slammed shut.” Try: “The door slammed shut, the sound ricocheting through the empty room.”

💡 Tip: Let the action or pacing create urgency without needing to announce it.

4. “Said” (When Overdone or Misused)

Why It’s Overused: While “said” is often invisible and functional, using it in every dialogue tag can feel robotic.

Instead of: “I can’t believe it,” she said. “Me neither,” he said. Try: Replace with an action: “I can’t believe it.” She ran a hand through her hair, pacing. “Me neither.” He leaned against the counter, arms crossed.

💡 Tip: Don’t ditch “said” entirely; just mix it up with context clues or action beats.

5. “Felt”

Why It’s Overused: It’s a shortcut that tells instead of showing emotions.

Instead of: “She felt nervous.” Try: “Her palms slicked with sweat, and she couldn’t stop her leg from bouncing.”

💡 Tip: Let readers infer emotions through sensory details or behavior.

6. “Really” and “Actually”

Why It’s Overused: They add little to your sentences and can dilute the impact of stronger words.

Instead of: “I really don’t think that’s a good idea.” Try: “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

💡 Tip: If a sentence works without these words, cut them.

7. “Walked” or “Ran”

Why It’s Overused: These are go-to movement words, but they can feel bland when used repeatedly.

Instead of: “He walked into the room.” Try: “He strolled in like he owned the place.” / “He shuffled in, avoiding everyone’s eyes.”

💡 Tip: Use verbs that convey mood, speed, or attitude.

8. “Just”

Why It’s Overused: It sneaks into sentences unnecessarily, weakening your prose.

Instead of: “I just wanted to say I’m sorry.” Try: “I wanted to say I’m sorry.”

💡 Tip: Delete “just” unless it adds essential nuance.

9. “Thought”

Why It’s Overused: It tells readers what a character is thinking instead of showing it through internal dialogue or action.

Instead of: “She thought he might be lying.” Try: “His story didn’t add up. The timelines didn’t match, and he wouldn’t meet her eyes.”

💡 Tip: Immerse readers in the character’s perspective without announcing their thoughts.

10. “Nice” and Other Vague Adjectives

Why It’s Overused: It’s generic and doesn’t give readers a clear picture.

Instead of: “He was a nice guy.” Try: “He always remembered her coffee order and held the door open, even when his arms were full.”

💡 Tip: Show qualities through actions instead of relying on vague descriptors.

Final Tips for Avoiding Overused Words:

1. Use a thesaurus wisely: Swap overused words for synonyms, but stay true to your character’s voice and the scene’s tone.

2. Read your work aloud: You’ll catch repetitive patterns and clunky phrases more easily.

3. Edit in layers: Focus on eliminating overused words during your second or third pass, not your first draft.


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