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Punctuating Dialogue

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➸ “This is a sentence.”

➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.

➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”

➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”

➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”

➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”

➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.

“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.

“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”

➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”

➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”

However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!

➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.

If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)

➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“

“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.

➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.

➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”

➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.

“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”

➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.

“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”

I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!

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Humans are fucking masochists. Like humans will eat spicy food even if their eyes start burning and they start dicipating from the spice.

Alien: I found this absolute hazardous material in your home planet and I am quite scared for how to dispose of it.

Human: Oh dear, what is it? Maybe I'd know what to do. Uranium? Mercury?

Alien: Uh...I'm not sure but my fellow crewmate tried to inhale it and...they started coughing a lot and their eyes became irritated and I can't even imagine what would have happened if they put it in their mouth.

Human: Oh...um, can you show me?

Alien: *brings out the hazardous material in a glass, secure container*

Human: That's...that's a freaking pepper.

Alien: You know what it is? Now tell me, how do we dispose of it?

Human: Y-you don't dispose it! You eat it!!

Alien: ...what.

Human: *opens container and starts biting into it to show the alien and starts enjoying the snack half-way* ooh, that's gooooodddd *tears running down their cheeks*

Alien: *slowly backs away while making eye-contact* ...make yourself seem bigger to the predator...make yourself seem bigger to the predator...

Oops I dropped my updated drive of DnD resources that I'd NEVER put the 2024 Player's Handbook on, or any other materials.

That would be so reckless of me. Who would leave 100+ DnD materials just laying around?

becoming an adult cheat sheet!

learn to coupon

what to do when you can’t afford therapy

cleaning your bathroom

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

stress management

quick fix meals

find out if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

resume workshop

organize your closet

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

what you should bring to a doctor’s appointment

what’s a mortgage?

how to pick a health insurance plan

hotlines list

your first gynecology appointment

what to do if the cops pull you over

things to have in your car in case of emergency

my moving out masterpost

how to make friends as an adult (video)

how to do taxes (video)

recommended reads for surviving adulthood (video)

change a flat tire (video)

how to do laundry (video)

opening a bank account (video)

laundry cheat sheet

recipes masterpost

tricks to help you sleep more

what the fuck should you make for dinner?

where should you go for drinks?

alcohol: know your limits

easy makeup tips

find seat maps for your flight

self-defense tips

prevent hangovers

workout masterpost

how to write a check

career builder

browse careers

birth control information

financial management software & app (free)

my mental health masterpost

my college applications masterpost

how to jumpstart a car

sex ed masterpost

Some character designs with some…atypical color choices? I guess. I don’t know what’s going on in that area.

This is Nimona and her supervillain friend (He doesn’t have a name yet, I’m working on that). Nimona is his sidekick/squire, they’re like the Batman and Robin of slightly Medieval villains, but she’s actually way more evil than him. He does what he does to make a point, and he doesn’t really want anyone get hurt - Nimona just gets a kick out of destroying stuff.

I’m going to attempt to make a two page comic with them? We’ll see how this goes.

oooo is there any lore you can drop about Seiv and the crew?

After doing some more brainstorming, indeed there is!

“Giant Country” is separated from the rest of society by something called The Stepp—a huge tectonic plate boundary that forms a 1,000ft cliff across the entire length of the continent. Giants used to be more wide-spread, but moved atop the cliff as smaller humanoid populations exploded.

Thaddeus is the prince of a human kingdom, but the world also has dwarves, elves, etc. Thad has 2 elves & a dwarf with him (naming them soon.) The relic he’s looking for is known in legend, but most common people doubt it exists. If his family or the giants’ elite find it, war could break out. This is precisely what Thaddeus wants to prevent.

Giant Lore~: Giants tend to live in small towns & only have a few major cities. Food has huge cultural importance, to the point that stealing from someone’s plate is super rude & fancy dinners are a common form of courting. Seiv works at a bakery, but loves cooking most. This bish would absolutely have a cooking tiktok, those artsy ones with just music. He’s always has a soft spot & fascination with smaller people, one he’s learned to keep to himself over the years. Thaddeus is guilty of the inverse. Bonus tidbit: Their mattresses are slightly rounded cuz giants like to make blanket nests <3

Hit that one over there!

Okay, yes, I started listening to "Malevolent" podcast. So far, these guys give the impression of those idiots who, on occasion, will read the Necronomicon out loud. I like it!

The bbys are bondiiing~💛

So—“Daniel” is now MATTHEW. I’ve also ironed out that Patricia can actually touch (i.e. hit) the Unseen, while Matthew can see them.

@steampoweredwerehog

I am genuinely obsessed with Warden’s Ward. Every time I see a post about it I get so unbelievably excited.

Uh oh. Looks like someone might have a virus…

A truth come out

Shine razor eyes✨

“Enough charades. Time for a little honesty.” Basically Warren’s been downplaying his abilities & his nature and Queen risks the humans’ sanity just to prove a point

A little lesson on interpreting the horrors

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My gender is not a binary gender but a binary gender is a binary gender and I am not a binary person

…I mean, it’s not wrong I guess

Type "my gender is" on your phone and let your phone finish the sentence, then tag your moots to keep the chain going, I'll go first.

My gender is a little bit more intense than I thought I could have done

@mirukosbitchywife @get-junpeid

Despite their claim, Narrator might have a meltdown if someone touches them. He’s fine though.

Helping Theirry @vellichorom get ready for the Narratorverse Met Gala!

The Parable Gala? 👀

He’s gonna be the prettiest girl at the party!

Plus an extra silly doodle

Please spread the word about this thread! We all wanna see the funkiest outfits you could possibly find for your old man!!

My Stanley is going around and giving people he likes moss. Would you like some?

Narrator doesn’t understand how amazing a gift of moss from such a wonderful Stanley is. Stanley and I do.

@corruptedsl1me

@supergnome-a I went with more body goals than I did my actual appearance- but :)

i’m bored so let’s start a picrew chain!

here is the link

Tagging: @jazz-penguin @unprofessionalprofessional @cringefail-loser @cloudyhall @xxcreamixx @dont-open-dead-inside-25 @gaysdontcry @gf5576 @finalgirlkaspbrak @lesbe3een and anyone else who wants to join! no pressure btw

Y’all got some Good music taste but personally-

1: No Escape by chai

2: Francis Forever by Mitski

3: Me and the Devil by Soap&Skin

4: Youth by Daughter

5: Two Birds by Regina Spektor

I won’t tag anyone specifically, but to all who see this feel free to participate :) thank you @peripalz for tagging me I admire you greatly <3

🎶✨when u get this, put 5 songs u actually listen to, publish. then, if you're comfortable, send this ask/tag 10 of your favourite followers (positivity is cool) 🎶✨

Tagged by @reveks

In no particular order:

"A Good Song Never Dies" by Saint Motel

"Fly Me To The Moon" by Frank Sinatra

"Are You Bored Yet?" by Wallows (ft. Clairo)

"Backyard Boy" by Claire Rosinkranz

"Everything Moves" by Bronze Radio Return

the followers: @mizavia @lilydoesdrawsometimes @dangerousskeletoncoptree @peripalz @kelppkel @ling-doodles-draws

If y’all keep drawing my guy imma CRY this is so cool thank you so much :0 hhhhhhhh

Drew the Narry designs of @kirchefuchs @marsalta and @voidofstarryink !

You all have such cool and unique designs, and I love them so much! <3

The drawing got kinda sloppy towards the end but imma post this before I hate it soo

YIPPEEE

Ohhh my GOD I love your design too!!!! Thank you so much for drawing my guy- oh be still my beating HEART :0

The voids, they're talking

Other narrator belongs to @voidofstarryink (i love your design btw)

This is late af but congratulations to the winner of the poll, @backlacepistols's narrator! What an absolute icon. Also credits to @supergnome-a and @voidofstarryink for their narrators duking it out in the bg

They don’t like how you’re suddenly their height. But they resist the urge to increase their own size in response :)

I wish to hug your Narrator and spin because I am so full of love for him! He and I are the same height!!

-bats eyelashes-

@voidofstarryink

Did you know that the egg 100% came before the chicken? Cause egg for other animals existed long before chickens. Also did you know that eggs taste bad unless made into a cake or cake-like thing. Like a brownie or something.

Egg egg egg egg egg go in freezer and then can be thrown at @supergnome-a

YOU COOK EGGS IN THE MICROWAVE???

@dexalyx

TF

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA THIS IS SO COOL THANK YOUU!!! :0!!

Wanted to draw @voidofstarryink's and @juniperleafdelivery's Stanleys and Narrators so i had them interact with mine

Idk what the Narrators are talking about but what i do know is that my Stanley loves cats so he's very fond of Catley

I'm sorry if there's anything wrong or out of character

“…Besides, I can’t eat chocolate anyway.”

Not an ask, I just wanted to say your art is beautiful :)

T h a n k y o u I really do appreciate it :)

Seconds after, Narrator fell over. He… doesn’t know how to walk just yet. He made this form because he wants tumblr to love him.