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kairos-thehumanpoet · 27 days

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Songs

I still sing along

to all your songs

to have you on

my tongue again.

~kairos💛

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chaunaleatricia · 1 year

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Are you looking for a publishing job?

==== Are you looking for a publishing job? Have you got a degree in journalism, media, or publishing? Perhaps you are someone who loves to read and are looking for a job in the publishing industry. Regardless of your background, finding a publishing job can be a daunting task, but here is a guide to help you get started. 1. Get your resume ready: Before you start applying for any jobs in…

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mina-alexia · 1 year

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"Pain Loves Passion is a well-crafted cat and mouse game of love and hate, anger and sensuousness that draws readers into this incredible love story of unimaginable heartbreak... the ending is worth the wait." –Barbara A. Luker, author of I Carry Your Heart

Love is madness, entirely driven by sexual instinct, so the philosophers say… but for thirty-one-year-old Vincent Luther, love transgresses his limitations and transforms into divine possession as soon as he lays eyes on twenty-six-year-old Lana McKenzie, an alluring, aspiring writer… a ghost of his past.

The only problem is that he cannot remember her. As a married man and father of two, Vincent believes that he is fulfilled in his marriage and career, but his world comes crashing down when his mother, Isobel, passes away. Unable to cope with his grief, Vincent's dysfunctional relationship with his father worsens when Maxwell Luther introduces Lana as his new, young bride less than six months after Isobel's death.

Consumed with anger and resentment, Vincent judges Lana as an opportunist, gold-digger who is after Maxwell's family fortune. His secret attraction towards Lana is eclipsed by his prejudiced view of her character.

While their chemistry is undeniably intense and forbidden, their fated reunion sparks a love/hate dynamic that stretches for an entire year of emotional warfare before all secrets are exposed... and passions.

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lizywhothefunk · 2 years

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Organic Marketing, the real answer to how to sell your products

Whether you’re marketing a book or trying to sell art organic marketing is the best way to get clients and potential customers. What do I mean by organic marketing?? Well it’s basically interacting with others others besides just simply posting posting your merchandise book, etc. The thing people don’t understand and what they need to wrap their brain around is the whole reason people buy your…

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soulgalaxywolf · 6 months

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Nanowrimo 2023 Thoughts

If I only do the reedsy writing contest, I'd only amount to 12,000 words IF I do 3,000 words each week (this week I did 2,448 words), which is not at all feasible. How in the actual heck do people write 50,000 words within a month?

I'm already crying at 2,500 words! 1,612 words a day is sooooo much.

Maybe it won't be as hard if I'm doing different stories at once? Imma try it, but if I find that it's too much, I'm not gonna sweat it. The Reedsy Prompts is enough practice for deadlines fer me!

But hey, this week is themed "Academia" (more like "dark academia" according to the description), but I looked into other prompts and figured the "beyond closed doors" theme in Academia (I think it's a roundabout theme in dark academia) would do.

"Write a story titled, 'The Locked Door'", "Start your story with a student discovering a hidden room in a university library", and "Set your story in a type of prison cell."

I'm doing 3 since I didn't do two this week. Or maybe I'll have it for the sake of writing and not worry about showing it to the public and just write--like the whole point of nanowrimo is to JUST WRITE.

I think if I could do the weekly writing contests consistently, I could get to a point where 1600 words a day would be easier for me to do. :3c

#writers on tumblr #nano 2023 #nanowrimo #nanowrimo 2023 #50000 words goal #im cryinnnnggg #aspiring authors #writing #50000

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everythingunderthestarsthings · 10 months

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All the reasons there are to Blog and Write #2 - Here's why fanfiction writing is so much easier...

As I type this out, I realize that the title of this post by itself is enough to enrage a lot of people, but hear me out. For my second blogging & writing related post, I want to talk about why writing and coming up with fanfiction and AUs (alternate universe fics) are so much easier than sitting with an original idea and developing it. (You can check out the previous post in what I hope is a…

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too0bsessedformyowngood · 3 months

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I’m so excited for the fight between Ares and Percy next week but I also don’t want the season to be over.

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blue-eyed-author · 6 months

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Writing rule:

Every character who speaks gets their own paragraph. If two characters are talking, each time they switch you must create a new paragraph.

Do not add more than one characters’s dialogue into a single paragraph or it will be too confusing for the reader.

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o-writers-woes · 2 years

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#aspiring author #aspiring writer #author meme #wip #write #writer's block #writers #writing #writing meme #young adult #fanfiction #fanfic #ficwriting

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thatsbelievable · 8 months

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#Three More Tips For Aspiring Authors #writer #writers #author #authors #writing #literature #books #poems #poetry #rhino #mummy #life hacks #writing hacks

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kairos-thehumanpoet · 1 year

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is this butterfly feeling

that flutters through me

anxiety, or is it some

untamed longing in me

when i hear

your name?

(perhaps, it

is both.)

((oh, how terrifying

love can be.))

~kairos 💛

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chaunaleatricia · 1 year

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OWN Voices

The concept of “OWN Voices” has become increasingly popular in the past several years, especially in the literary world. OWN Voices is a term used to describe literature, stories, or pieces of art that are written or created by people who are a part of the same culture, community, or identity portrayed in the work itself. In a world where so many stories are created by outsiders, the presence…

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novlr · 1 year

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How to write charming characters

With both positive and negative aspects to their personalities, charming characters can be difficult to write convincingly.

Whether you're writing a romantic love interest or a compelling con man, here are some examples for giving your charming characters depth.

How do they behave?

Attentive listeners: they pay close attention to people around them

Take pride in their appearance

Are happy to share personal space

Speak with a strong voice and an energetic tone

Are often hospitable and give off an air of welcome

Always give the impression that they are happy to see you

Demonstrate empathy

How do they interact?

Have a firm handshake and make strong eye contact

Are often encouraging

Compliment freely

Use humour to create a fun atmosphere

Communicate physically (through touch and gesture)

Make a point of using a person's name

Initiate conversations

Describe their body language

Have a relaxed stance with a straight and confident posture

Inclusive and attentive

Mirroring: they will mirror the body language of the person they are interacting with

Will lean forward to show attention

Lightly touch to create connection

A slight head tilt to show interest

Rarely cross their arms or legs

Maintain eye contact

Describe their attitude

Carefree

Good sense of humour

Friendly and playful

Self-aware

Opinionated and confident

Exhude an impression of honesty

Good intuition

Highly social

Polite and respectful

Eager to please

Potentially manipulative

The positive aspects of charm

Charming characters put people at ease, praise them freely, and boost their confidence. They make friends easily, talk their way to favourable resolutions, and are often the centre of attention.

They have impeccable grooming, conveying trustworthiness and concern for others, leading to a sense that they have your best interests at heart.

The negative aspects of charm

A charming character can manipulate others for personal gain. They can be overbearing, exerting their will on less confident individuals.

Their charm often draws focus, making others feel inferior, making them perfect for a protagonist to exhibit personal growth, or for a villain that a reader will fall in love with.

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taytjiefourie · 2 years

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Showing when writing: Emotions [part 1]

Embarrassment

blushing

fidgeting

sweating

hiding their face in their hands

wide eyes

crossing their arms around their body

stutters

stammering

shifting their weight from side to side

exaggerated movements

nervous quirks appear such as picking at their nails, playing with their hair, and rocking on their heels.

avoiding eye contact

glancing or staring at random objects

stiff smiles

scratching the back of their head or neck.

subject changing

forced laughter

Anticipation

big smiles

wetting their lips

energized

constant movement

grinning

can't concentrate

clumsiness

fidgeting

questions

Awe

frozen

wide eyes

slack jaw

harsh or erratic breathing

grinning

staring

Surprise/shock

gasping

open mouth

slack jaw

wide eyes

covering their mouth with their hands

raised eyebrows

frozen

staring

stepping back

stutters or stammers

Triumph

Tilting back head and yelling out

fist pumping in the air

Jumping

Roaring

Whooping

laughter

bright smiles

grinning

Anger/Threatening

Shaking fist

Pointing

crossed arms

glares

frowning

scowling

Stabbing with finger

Slamming fist against something

Veins throbbing

Jutting out their chin

Clenched fist

Clenched jaw

flushed face

Eyebrows lowered or furrowed

squinting

Teeth bared

Wide stance

Tight-lipped smile

Rapid breathing

Sweating

aggressive stance

Flared nostrils

Puffed chest

loud voice

Nervous

lip biting

biting nails

blinking

tears

stepping back

awkward laughter

clumsiness

dry lips

dry mouth

fidgeting

darting eyes

wrapping their arms around themselves

repeatedly folding and unfolding their arms

clutching at themselves, their hip/shoulder/stomach

drawn in/furrowed brows

avoiding eye contact

jittery

pitched voice

no appetite or nervous eating so a bigger appetite

pacing

toying with things

restless

bouncing leg

rubbing at their face

scratching

sweating trembling

Hey there! I'm excited to share with you a new series I've created on Show Don't Tell. In this series, I dive deep into each emotion individually and provide a detailed list of ways to show it through body language, action, setting, and more. The first emotion we're exploring is Envy, and I promise you won't want to miss it! Check it out and let me know what you think. And if there's an emotion you'd like me to cover next, don't hesitate to leave a suggestion in the comments. Can't wait to hear from you!

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mina-alexia · 2 years

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Don’t get discouraged. It comes with the territory. Remember, you are not here to please everyone. It’s YOUR art. Art is subjective. Stay true to you and your creative process.

#aspiring writer #aspiring authors #creative writing #writers community

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sonyoestavillo · 2 years

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Subjectivity & Why #CreativeProfessionals Should Leave Their Egos Behind

Any #creativeprofessional should understand that the #creativeworld, #writing, & any #art is highly subjective. So, it's good practice to leave our egos behind & learn to embrace rejection as a tool for personal growth. #WritingCommunity #WritersLift

The one thing I’ve learned as a creative professional, having worked for companies in addition to pursuing personal aspirations as an aspiring author, is that everything within the content creation space is subjective. This means that we must be conscious of the lengthy process to get to a final revision on anything and be willing to leave our egos at the door. This is especially true now that…

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#Artists #Aspiring Authors #Creative Professionals #Ego #Life #Personal Development #Rejection #Subjectivity #Writers #Writing Community

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