#write that down

[writers-potion]

Let's Talk About Pacing Our Fight Scenes.

For Fast-Paced Parts:

Short words with single syllables. Immediately > at once/ endeavour > try/ indicate > point at/ investigate > check out.

Short sentences, the shorter the better.

Partial sentences to blaze through multiple senses and actions within a few lines.

Short paragraphs

Lots of verbs.

Few adjectives and adverbs.

Cut down on -ing form of verbs, as it can make words longer

Use simple past tense

Avoid conjunctions and link words.

Avoid internal thought - your characters are irrational, ruthless and in the flow of pure action.

For Slow-Paced Parts:

Use medium/long sentences

the paragraphs are longer: three lines minimum

Include longer words with more syllables

Use adjectives and maybe a couple of adverbs.

Insert the thoughts of the PoV character.

Words for Action Scenes

act, alter, attack, avert, back, block, bang, bash, battle, beat, beg, belt, bend, best, bite, blacken, bleed, blind, blister, blow, blunt, boil, bolt, boot, bore, bow, box, brace, brag, brash, brawl, break, breathe, brush, buck, bulgde, burn, burst, cackle, call, can, carry, cart, carve, catch, check, chop, chuck, clack, clank, clap, clash, claw, clear, cleave, click, cliff, cling, clip, close, club, cock, coil, cold, collar, come, con, connect, corner, cost, count, counter, cover, cower, crack, crackle, cram, crash, crawl, creep, crinkle, cross, crouch, rush, cry, cuff, cull, cup, curl, curse, curve, cusp, cut, dart, dash, deepen, dig, deep, dip, ditch, drive, drop, duck, dump, ede, effect, erect, escape, exert, expect, feint, fight, fire fist, fit, flag, flare, flash, flick, fling, flip, flock, force, gash, gasp, get, gore, grab, grasp, grip, grope, group, hack, harden, heat, help, hit, hop, hurl, hurry, impale, jab, jar, jerk, join, jolt, jump, keep, kick, kill, knee, knock, knot, knuckle, leak, leap, let, lever, lick, lift, lock, loop, lop, plunge, mask, nick, nip, open, oppose, pace, pack, pain, pair, pale, palm, pan, pant, parry, part, pass, paste, pat, peak, peck, pelt, pick, pierce, pile, ping, piss, pit, pivot, plot, pluck, plug, plunge, ply, point, pool, pop, pose, pot, pound, pour, powder, pray, preen, prepare, prey, prick, prickle, print, probe, pry, pull, pulp, pulse, pump, punch, pursue, push, quarry, quarter, quest, race, raise, rake, ram, rap, rasp, rear, retreat, rip, riposte, rivert, roar, rock, roll, rope, round, rouse, run, rush, sap, scale, scalp, scan, score,scream, seek, seep, shake, shape, sharpen, shock, shoot, shop, slap, slap, slash, slice, slick, slip, slit, smash, snap, snare, snatch, snipe, sock, space, spar, spark, speed, spike, spill, spin, spit, splash, spoil, spring, spur, spurt, spy, squirm, stand, steert, step, stick, strap, strike, stuff, suck, support, swat, sweat, sweep, swingm tack, tag, take, target, taste, team, tear, tent, test, thrash, throw, thrust, thud, tick, tide, tilt, time, tire, top, toss, tower, toy, trap, trick, trigger, trip, triumph, trouble, trump, try, tuck, tug, twril, twitch, weaken, wet, whip, whirl, whirr, whoop, whoosh, whop, work, zap, zip.

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[lilcawdy]

Another Lucanis headcanon:

So he describes a first kiss coffee flavor as honey and lavender cream right? And Spite likes to mention everyone’s scent. So what if Rook’s scent is honey and lavender? Lucanis would mention it as a way of flirting but Rook wouldn’t know

[ishaans-posts]

It's not the love we are afraid of, it's the possibility of re-experiencing old pain again.

[theaftersundown]

it needs some tweaks here and there...

[writing-with-sophia]

Poison list (2)

Hello, it's me again! After some feedback on my previous potion list post, I decided to research a little more about potions and come up with this post. I hope everyone will like it!

1. Poison Ivy

I think anyone who has watched Batman will know the female supervillain Poison Ivy. I thought it was a name she came up with until I found the Poison Ivy plant online, lol.

Eastern poison ivy is typically a hairy, ropelike vine with three shiny green leaves budding from one small stem. The leaves may be red in the fall.

Western poison ivy is typically a low shrub with three leaves. In the East, Midwest, and South, it grows as a vine.

It may have yellow or green flowers and white to green-yellow or amber berries.

It has an oily sap in its leaves called urushiol. This causes an allergic reaction that can make your skin red, swollen, and itchy.

2. Poison Oak

It is typically, a shrub with leaves of three, like poison ivy. The sun-facing side of the leaf has tiny hairs on it and is a darker shade of green than the ground-facing side. 

Pacific poison oak may be vine-like.

Though it grows all over the country, it’s more common in the West.

It could be hours or days before your skin reacts to the plant sap (urushiol). And your rash may eventually turn bumpy and form blisters that ooze.

3. White Snakeroot

A North American herb with flat-topped clusters of small white flowers and contains a toxic alcohol known as trematol.

Generally found in woods and along streams. It is not often found on open prairies because it does not do well in full sunlight. The plant will grow 1 to 3 feet in height and will have thin smooth leaves with toothed margins.

The poisonous effects in livestock usually result from direct consumption of the white snakeroot plants. In humans, poisoning can be caused by consumption of dairy products from cows that have eaten white snakeroot.

4. Rosary Pea

Also called jequirity beans, these piously-named seeds contain abrin, an extremely deadly ribosome-inhibiting protein.

Rosary peas are native to tropical areas and are often used in jewelry and prayer rosaries. While the seeds are not poisonous if intact, seeds that are scratched, broken, or chewed can be lethal.

It only takes 3 micrograms of abrin to kill an adult, less than the amount of poison in one seed. It is said that numerous jewelry makers have been made ill or died after accidentally pricking their fingers while working with the seeds.

Abrin in rosary pea prevents protein synthesis within cells and can cause organ failure within four days.

5. Foxglove

Its bell-shaped flowers are often bright purple but can be white, yellow, or pink. It blooms in the spring. It also has a fruit with lots of seeds, which kids sometimes eat.

 All parts of the flower are poisonous and can slow or disrupt your heart.

In fact, digitalis (a heart medicine) is derived from this plant. When formulated into a medication with a controlled dosage, digitalis is valuable in treating heart failure. It helps a weakened heart pump harder.

People who eat any part of the plant or make tea from the leaves are, in essence, taking an unregulated dose of heart medicine. This can cause the heart rate to slow down or become irregular. Both can be dangerous and life threatening.

6. Mistletoe

This plant lives off of other trees and shrubs, which makes it a parasite. Its stems are thick and easy to break, with lots of branches. The leaves are often thick and stay green all year. Its little yellowish flowers don’t have petals. The small, white berries have one seed and contain a sticky, poisonous pulp.

The berries can give you diarrhea and slow or stop your heart.

All parts of American mistletoe contain a toxic protein called phoratoxin, while European mistletoe contains viscotoxins, which prevent new cells from forming.

7. Oleander

Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a common ornamental evergreen shrub.

All parts of the oleander plant are deadly and contain lethal cardiac glycosides known as oleandrin and neriine.

If eaten, oleander can cause vomiting, diarrhea, erratic pulse, seizures, coma, and death, and contact with the leaves and sap is known to be a skin irritant to some people.

The plant is very bitter.

That's all!

[worldofgutsnlove]

nobody seems to talk about the fact that iii often kisses his band members with his eyes wide open

[habijob]

Wow, finally after months of not drawing anything I finally draw something again xD

For the current artprompt on the official ahit discord "Camping".

First thing that came to my mind was that one spongebob scene with Spongebob and Patrick

[ego-sun-deus-fractus]

Love it when fan artists make Lester short- like yes that's my short baby boy

[cat-writes-sometimes]

Do you ever fully intend to write smut and end up with a plot. Like where the fuck did that come from.

[snowchester-malewife]

i made myself a skin :]

[girl-named-matty]

Sebastian: Arson? Oh, you mean "crime brûlée".

[writers-potion]

Can you please share some words to use instead of "Look", I really struggle with that, it's always "She looked at him in shock" or "He looked at her with a smile". I know there's "Gazed" and "Glanced" but I wanted some advice to use "Look" less

Words To Use Instead of "Look"

Words Closest in Meaning (w diff connotations!):

stare

eye

study

behold

glimpse

peek

glance

notice

observe

inspect

regarding

view

review

look-see

get an eyeful

peer

give the eye

eyeball

size up

size up

check out

examine

contemplate

scan

recognize

sweep

once-over

judge

watch

glare

consider

spot

scrunitize

gaze

gander

ogle

yawp

Other (more fancy) words:

glimmer

sntach

zero in

take stock of

poke into

mope

glaze

grope

rummage

frisk

probe

rivet

distinguish

witness

explore

gloat

scowl

have a gander

comb

detect

surveillance

squint

keeping watch

rubberneck

pout

bore

slant

ignore

audit

pipe

search

note

speculation

simper

[african-international-magazine]

The Psychology of Gossip: Why We Do It and Why It's Harmful

We all claim to hate gossip. We despise it—or so we say. But the truth is, we all indulge in it. Why is gossip so tempting? And if it's so universally disliked, why do we often deny engaging in it?

The fact that we claim to hate gossip suggests that it doesn't sit well with our conscience. If it did, we wouldn't be so quick to deny our participation, would we?

Thanks to social media, we're now more comfortable than ever discussing the lives of others publicly. Gossip has become almost normalized.

Gossip as a Reflection of Entitlement

We tend to believe any gossip, no matter how outrageous, because it taps into something deeper within us. Our inclination to gossip reveals more about the state of our own hearts and minds than it does about the subjects of our conversations.

But first, what exactly is gossip? If you think you've never gossiped or that you don't enjoy it, think again. Gossip is sharing information about someone when they're not present. And let's be honest, we've all done that. However, not all gossip is negative or malicious.

It's important to understand that while not all gossip is bad, all slander is gossip. Slander involves spreading unconfirmed or negative information about someone without any proof. In essence, it’s equivalent to lying. Even when you're sharing true information about someone, if you know they wouldn't be comfortable with it being public, you're still engaging in harmful gossip.

Why Do We Gossip?

So, why do we gossip? It’s often said that two people become best friends when they share a common enemy. Many friendships begin with a mutual dislike for something or someone. When there's nothing else to discuss, we bring in juicy details about someone else's life, and nearly everyone at the table finds it hard to resist the temptation.

Gossip is a fundamental human behavior. Sharing updates about friends and family, discussing daily life, and confiding in friends about your problems is not gossip. It only crosses the line when you start obsessing over others’ lives to the point where it becomes your primary source of conversation or happiness. That’s when it becomes a problem.

Gossip and Low Self-Esteem

Research shows that people who spend a large portion of their conversations discussing others' personal lives—especially the negative aspects—often suffer from low self-esteem. They derive validation from others' misfortunes. When they share information about someone else’s struggles, they’re subtly affirming that their own life is better.

One study involving over 100 couples found that if partners frequently discuss other couples and how they do things, it may be a way of avoiding real conversations and failing to address their own issues.

Yes, we should count our blessings and sometimes compare our situation to others to appreciate what we have. But if our happiness depends on others’ less-than-perfect lives, it indicates a poor self-image. Research tells us that gossip releases serotonin and dopamine—the hormones responsible for happiness in our brains. But just like drugs, addiction to these hormones can be dangerous.

How to Resist the Urge to Gossip

So, how do we resist the urge to gossip? When you feel tempted to share intimate or personal details about someone, ask yourself some tough questions:

1. What’s the purpose? How does sharing this information help you or the other person? Why do you feel compelled to share it? If there's no valid reason, don’t share it.

2. Check your motives. Are you sharing this information out of malice or envy? Or simply to validate your own life? If so, stop right there.

3. Consider the impact. Are you sharing the information out of enmity? If yes, you know exactly what you're doing, and it’s damaging for both your enemy and yourself. It harms your heart and soul.

Passing on personal details about someone else’s life without good intentions may seem harmless, but in the long run, it affects your credibility and damages your sense of well-being. You start to rely on gossip and slander for happiness and validation, which is neither healthy nor beneficial for personal growth.

A Better Way Forward

Instead of gossiping, try opening up to others about your ideas, dreams, hobbies, or ambitions. Sharing concerns about friends or family in a constructive way is normal, and I encourage it. But as much as possible, steer clear of slander or spreading negative information about others.

Is It Really Necessary?

I follow a personal rule before sharing information about someone’s life: Is it necessary? How would I feel if someone shared such information about me? Do I have something better to do or something more positive or valuable to share?

If I’m sharing information to warn someone or out of genuine concern, I usually proceed. But if I’m sharing just to unburden myself, I refrain.

The art of not gossiping lies in knowing what to share, with whom, and why. But more importantly, it’s about recognizing when to keep a piece of information to yourself.

I sincerely hope that after reading this, you'll reconsider before sharing someone’s personal details publicly. This reflection gave me a chance to evaluate myself, and I hope it does the same for you.

[ishaans-posts]

I wish I could hold you back every time you say goodnight. I want to tell you how much I long to keep talking to you, but the words never come out right. It's like my heart speaks a language my tongue can't translate. So, I let the moment slip away, hoping someday you'll understand what I can't seem to say.

[latenightmining]

you've heard of late night mining now get ready for: late night ice cream

[scaredofanythingreal]

People love for convenience.

They choose who makes sense

Someone who fits into their world

and make it less dense.

I fell in love with proximity.

Not to proximity with you,

proximity itself...

and the intimate yet distant dance it has with me.

It tricks me into thinking you're close.

It tells me if I reach out far enough,

I might just catch you.

Your arm in my hand as real as the heat in December.

So I'll dance with delusion,

And hope my illusion turns into yours one day.

For I see your torturous gaze,

it burns a hole through my brightest days.

So I, for one, love for inconvenience.

Inconvenience that makes me lose all perspective of sense.