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In writing, epithets ("the taller man"/"the blonde"/etc) are inherently dehumanizing, in that they remove a character's name and identity, and instead focus on this other quality.

Which can be an extremely effective device within narration!

They can work very well for characters whose names the narrator doesn't know yet (especially to differentiate between two or more). How specific the epithet is can signal to the reader how important the character is going to be later on, and whether they should dedicate bandwidth to remembering them for later ("the bearded man" is much less likely to show up again than "the man with the angel tattoo")

They can indicate when characters stop being as an individual and instead embody their Role, like a detective choosing to think of their lover simply as The Thief when arresting them, or a royal character being referred to as The Queen when she's acting on behalf of the state

They can reveal the narrator's biases by repeatedly drawing attention to a particular quality that singles them out in the narrator's mind

But these only work if the epithet used is how the narrator primarily identifies that character. Which is why it's so jarring to see a lot of common epithets in intimate moments-- because it conveys that the main character is primarily thinking of their lover/best friend/etc in terms of their height or age or hair color.

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Romantic date in the Gerudo Desert

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"May the Goddess smile upon you" Let's think I'm done. I hope you will enjoy it. To be honest, I'm already a little tired of this art. And this is probably the maximum of my skills for now. Thanks to everyone who reblogged the WIP and left comments in hashtags. I've read them all. Your support helped me not to give up and bring it to an acceptable level. By the way, I still can’t figure out how to respond to what is written in hashtags in reblogs. And is it necessary to answer at all?

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wip for a small animation.

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How to put “wrote fan-fiction” on your résumé:

Leveraged an inventory of established fictional character and setting elements to generate a disruptive custom-curated narrative entertainment asset.

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100% my cat

The Beast that Bothers

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please please please please reblog if you’re a writer and have at some point felt like your writing is getting worse. I need to know if I’m the only one who’s struggling with these thoughts

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You know what's crazy? God loves murderers.

(not the act, but the people)

Think about that next time you don't think you're good enough to be loved.

#to be loved #not good enough #God #love #deserving #undeserving #the worst of us #murderers

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NEED HELP WRITING? (a masterlist)

I have likely not added many that I've reblogged to this list. Please feel free to roam my blog and/or ask/message me to add something you'd like to see on this list!

Synonym Lists

Look by @writers-potion

Descriptors

Voices by @saraswritingtipps

Show, Don't Tell by @lyralit

Tips & Tricks

5 Tips for Creating Intimidating Antagonists by @writingwithfolklore

How To (Realistically) Make a Habit of Writing by @byoldervine

Let's Talk About Misdirection by @deception-united

Tips to Improve Character Voice by @tanaor

Stephen King's Top 20 Rules for Writers posted by @toocoolformedschool

Fun Things to Add to a Fight Scene (Hand to Hand Edition) by @illarian-rambling

Questions I Ask My Beta Readers by @burntoutdaydreamer

Skip Google for Research by @s-n-arly

Breaking Writing Rules Right: Don't Write Direct Dialogue by @septemberercfawkes

Databases/Resources

International Clothing

Advice/Uplifting

Too Ashamed of Writing To Write by @writingquestionsanswered

"Said" is Beautiful by @blue-eyed-author

#writing #synonyms #writing tips #writing tricks #writing advice #writing resources

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Informative Stuff Masterlist

Just an FYI: If I didn't add credit after the link; there are multiple people who added to the original post I reblogged.

I have likely not added many that I've reblogged to this list. Please feel free to roam my blog and/or ask/message me to add something you'd like to see on this list!

How to add links to your description cuz I always have to google it. Thank you Quick Guide.

What to do when you lose work on google docs cuz I imagine it will happen eventually

Through a Rapist’s Eyes: an article by Neena Susan Thomas found on @echolessvoid (save a life)

CPR Resources through the American Heart Association (save a life). I was an EMT-B and a 9-1-1 Dispatcher, so please believe me when I say I firmly believe everyone should know CPR/It saves lives. Quick CPR Template that was posted by @sometimes-men-need-help-too 

You CAN Do Push-ups & Balance Ab Exercises with Hip Flexor Stretches made by @hybridcalisthenics He has lots of others too! I personally am trying the pull-ups. I’ve always wanted to be able to do one and basically thought it impossible before this guy!

Bored Much? OR: Do you miss StumbleUpon too?

How To Instantly Feel Better and Progress Looks Different Daily posted by @thoughtstherapy

Skip Google for Research by @s-n-arly

Google: The Most Powerful Tool in the World

Substances that Neutralize ADHD Meds

Are You Dying From Period Cramps? That is NOT NORMAL.

Mixing Paint on a Palette posted by @bugofmanynames

Book Bans: A Comic posted by @saywhat-politics Why books should not be banned.

#Informative #info #cpr #google docs #exercise #save a life #health #bored? #educational #periods #google #research #helpful #art

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TiL (click to go to the thread, which probably has more interesting tidbits I missed).

Bonus:

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I...would like to be a fictional character today.

Or a cat.

Either would be nice.

#i am tired

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how to draw arms ? ? 

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Shout out to all the spare humans

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Write Everyday, Even If You Hate It

For the last three weeks, I was forced to write everyday in order to complete a presentation for an English symposium and to complete my creative writing portfolio for a public reading (each are requirements of my major and emphasis). The problem initially was my lack of enthusiasm. I have, in the past, written not based on routine or discipline, but because I like writing and I enjoy it…

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