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perpetual-stories · 2 years
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The Emotion Thesaurus: Adoration
Hello, everyone! I will be starting a new series that will help you the writers describe emotions.
This guide will be a writer’s tool to characters expression.
This section comes from The Emotional Thesaurus by Ackerman and Puglisi.
Adoration
Definition: the act of worship; to view as divine.
Note: the subject of adoration can be a person or thing
Physical Signs:
Lips parting
A slack or soft expression
Waking quickly to erase distance
Mimicking body language
Touching one’s mouth or face
Reaching out to brush, touch or grasp
Steady eye contact, large pupils
Leaning forward
Stroking one’s own neck or arm as a surrogate
Pointing one’s torsos and feet towards the subject
A flushed appearance
Nodding while the subject speaks
Smiling
Open body posture
Releasing an appreciative sigh
Laying hand over the heart
Frequently moistening lips
Pressing palms lightly against the cheeks
Skimming fingertips along the jaw lines
Eyes that are bright
Agreement
Speaking praise and compliments
Keeping trinkets, pictures of the subject
Constantly talking about the subject to others
Rapt attention, still posture
Becoming unaware of one’s environment
A radiant glow
Visible shakiness
Reduced blinking
Closing eyes to savor moment
Speak with a soft voice
A voice that cracks with emotion
Internal Sensations
Quickening heartbeat
Breathlessness
Feeling one’s pulse in throat
Mouth dry
Throat growing thick
Rising body temperature
Tingling nerve endings
Mental Responses
A desire to move closer or watch
Fixating one’s thoughts on the subject
Acute listening and observation
Ignoring distractions
An inability to see the subjects flaws or faults
Cues of Acute or Long-Term Adoration
Obsession
Fantasizing
Believing that the feelings are mutual
A sense of destiny
Stalking
Writing and sending letter, emails, and gifts
Taking risks or breaking laws to be near or with subject
Weight loss
Poor sleep patterns
Jealousy towards those interacting with the subject
Taking on traits or mannerisms of the subject
Carrying something that represents the subject
Possessiveness
May Escalate To:
Love
Desire
Frustration
Hurt
Cues of Suppressed Adoration:
Clenching or hiding one’s hands to hide sweating or shaking
Avoiding conversations about the subject
Watching or observing from afar
Staying out of subjects proximity
Blushing
Sneaking looks at subject
Creating chance run ins
Writing secret letters, keeping diary
Lying about one’s feelings regarding the subject
Writer’s Tip:
Body cues should create a strong mental picture. If the movement is too drawn out or complicated, the emotional meaning behind the gesture may be lost.
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punkpandapatrixk · 5 months
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🪷✨🦋
I’ve stopped being so angry and worried and confused about a lot of things in this world after learning you were the one waiting at the end of all my suffering…
🦋✨🪷
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justscribbledwords · 10 months
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Did love hurt you?
Or was it the person you loved?
Did the person hurt you?
Or was it because they couldn’t love you back?
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trustonlystars · 2 years
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Do you ever get nostalgic for people who no longer are in your life? They stayed with you for a brief part of your childhood, college years or even work life and they touched your heart in a way that was warm, maybe they made you smile in a way that was genuine. Do you ever feel nostalgic for those people? Maybe they no longer talk to you, maybe they've lost touch, maybe they have moved away. And now you think of them, sometimes dream of them, as if the conversation is still where you last left it. And then, you miss them, you just do. You don't want anything more, not even a conversation, but just the nostalgia is good, it's warm, and you just wish them good in your prayers. Nostalgia is proof that my heart knows to forgive, and love across time and space.
- trustonlystars | Jannie F
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therendingflame · 2 years
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I love to gulp an ice cream before it melts. I love sitting by the balcony and stargazing. I love watching a full moon. I love looking at the sky adorned by faint moonlight. I love cakes. I love fighting for the last piece of cheesecake. I love watching the sky turn into pretty colors. I love watching rain drops falling on leaves. I love reading mystery novels. I love listening to pop and writing down poetry. There are so many little things that makes life worth holding on to. Try finding happiness in these little things when life doesn't seem to treat you right. It'll pass. Hold on :)
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dolores-hazy · 11 months
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I'm always afraid I'm annoying people with my presence. Like, constantly.
Wallflower
Plucking petals compulsively
Carried off on howling winds
So much loss and rising costs
Dearest darling don't sell yourself short
Worth exists beyond an enticing essence
There is always more than meets the eye
Whether or not the surface shines bright
Caring so much about the comfort
And ease of those nearest is a sure sign
Of one delightful to share a sunbeam with
So throw off the fettering frets and
Forget you could ever be anything
Other than an inimitable
Wildflower
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kirkshiresloss · 1 year
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You only miss me at 3a.m. when your loneliness crawls the walls of that apartment we used to call Home.
You only miss me when the other side of the bed isn't occupied by another placebo to get you by for the night.
You only miss me when an Isbell song comes on and you can't help but get dizzy remembering all the times I spun you around the kitchen like you were floating on air.
You only miss me when you're down on your luck and there's noone there to make me a common enemy.
You only miss me when you walk by the closet where you shoved all my paintings when I left. because spite wouldn't let you return them to me, yet you couldn't bear to look at them anymore..
You only miss me when you go to pick up those paint brushes that used to be mine. When you think of gesso, Bob Ross, or liquid white. Or Alabama 3 times. Salt & the Sea , The Lumineers, my fingers on the piano keys. Asking you to get me, when I felt insecure. And I know you couldn't have cleaned up all the paint that was on the floor.
You've deconstructed all we've built until you've rid yourself of the memories. But the things you seem to throw away are what meant the most to me. Pardon me for being rude or if this was unexpected. But I was always told since I was young much is given to those whom much is tested.
And ive felt forgotten, lost, and invisible before but I've never felt this small. sitting here by my lonesome, wondering if you even miss me at all..
-kirkshiresloss-
//deadsea//
@fadedawaywiththebreeze
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03.23 original oil (24x30) cotton canvas "the last time"
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tellherium · 2 years
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Some things I don't know how to do
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"Learn this now and learn it well, my daughter: Like a compass needle that points north, a man's accusing finger always finds a woman. Always. You remember that, Mariam."
-Khaled Hosseini, A Thousand Splendid Suns.
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Floating through the hours in golden fields and golden light
with years passed in blues and sorrow and numbness
Listening to muted songs and voices as the silence grows louder
Skin burning from starvation and chill
Fear eats the soul no longer living
Anger fuels the mind still reeling
For how can one person be this alone
when surrounded by golden fields and golden light
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writersconnection · 4 months
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perpetual-stories · 1 year
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Starting Strong Scenes in Your Writing
Scenes are the fundamental building blocks of novels and short stories, and each one should propel a story toward the climax.
Generally speaking, your scene structure should mirror the story structure. In other words, take a novel-writing approach to a scene, crafting a beginning, middle, and end. Like a story, the beginning of a scene should have a strong entry hook that pulls the reader in.
Start with the setting. Often a new scene signifies a change in time and location. Establishing the setting at the top of a scene helps your readers get oriented. It also sets the tone and mood of what will unfold in the coming pages. A setting can serve as much more than a backdrop in literature. Have your scene take place somewhere that builds tension and hinders your protagonist. If you’re writing a thriller, describe a dark and foreboding place where the worst might happen. Be descriptive and use sensory details to make your setting come alive before you jump into the action.
Use visual imagery. In screenwriting, writers have to think in pictures. What images will excite an audience at the top of a scene? Your approach should be the same when writing any kind of fiction. As you write the opening of a scene, use descriptive language to engage a reader through detailed imagery. Think like a screenwriter as you’re writing scenes.
Drop the reader into the middle of the action. Hit the ground running by starting a great scene in media res. It doesn’t have to be a fight scene or a car chase, but physical movement creates momentum and builds tension in a story. It’s also a way to instantly engage a reader. Be sure you begin the scene before the high points of the action so you build up to the scene’s climax.
Write a character-driven scene opener. A good scene starts by giving characters a goal. Start by putting your protagonist in a situation that creates an obstacle or opportunity for both the scene and the overarching storyline. Try starting with dialogue, like an intense conversation between your POV character and a mystery character whose identity is revealed later in the scene. If you’re writing from an omniscient third-person point of view, consider starting a scene with a secondary character, even the antagonist, and use it as a chance for deeper character development.
Summarize past events. You might choose to use the beginning of the scene to do a quick recap of what’s brought your main character to this place and moment in time. A summary is especially helpful if you’re writing in third-person and a new scene switches to a different character. Take the opportunity to remind the reader where we left off. Instead of a straight-forward update, get creative. Go into deep POV and let a character’s thoughts provide the summary instead of the narrator. Be sure to keep this summary brief—just a line or two—so you can get back into the action.
Introduce a plot twist. The start of a new scene is a chance to pivot and take your story in a new direction. Start a new scene at a turning point in your story. Dive into a flashback or character’s backstory, revealing critical information that changes the course of the story going forward.
Keep the purpose of the scene in mind. Effective scenes are clear about what they set out to accomplish and how they contribute to the overall plot. They might include plot points or reveal important information needed to move a story forward. Establish your scene’s intention from the very first word and keep the rest of the scene on point.
Rewrite until you’ve found the perfect scene opening. When you’ve finished the first draft of a scene, go back and read it through. If your scene needs something, but you can’t figure out what, it might be how the scene starts. The best way to know if your opening works is by reading how it plays with the rest of the scene. Review the last paragraph and see if it ties back to your beginning. If the intro feels weak, rewrite it. Maybe your real opener is hidden in plain sight somewhere else in the body of the scene.
Make sure your opening scene is your strongest. While your entire book should be filled with compelling scenes that start strong, the very first scene of your book needs to lead the pack. This is the reader’s introduction to your story and where you’re revealing the characters, the setting, and kicking off the plotline with the inciting incident. This first scene has to hook the reader from the first line so they keep turning the pages.
Read a lot of books. If this is your first novel and you need some inspiration and ideas to help you start off your scenes, start by reading other books. Choose a book by a bestselling writer like Dan Brown or Margaret Atwood. Study the different ways they approach every scene. Reading other authors is a great way to hone your scene-writing skills.
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punkpandapatrixk · 10 months
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I’M BACK!🍓
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Hahah I never left or anything but, hey, I’m back!—from my 3D world dealings HA🥸My mental and financial troubles have mellowed and now I have more peace of mind to joyfully create on Tumblr💋Right now, I’m only thinking of surrounding myself with things that are essential!
Essential things for now include:
literally just having a peaceful 24-hour day by day
eating well and reasonably
light exercises for flexibility and brain functions
replying messages without anxiety
daydreaming for manifesting👒
and, prioritising endeavours that make my heart sing🌻
Nowadays I’m also trying to get back to video gaming whenever I have the time. I used to be an avid video gamer, you know. RPG mostly. I love grand stories. But right now, just to get a sense of that, I’m playing a game about creating a shopping mall on my phone LMAO It’s a totally different thing but it’s a good start!🤡
I AM RECLAIMING MY LIFE✨🥂✨
Summer is just around the corner and heatwaves may be a concerning hazard. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are able to have a good time without any major injuries. Stay hydrated and eat your salads!🧉🥗🍸
Anyway, thanks for being here and reading this. I really appreciate your liking what I do. It makes my Life have meaning, to say the least. I will be back very soon with the last part of the ongoing PAC; you will LOVE it!📝💞🥰
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justscribbledwords · 10 months
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i feel like i don’t deserve it, i don’t deserve this ability to write when all i write is painful bits that creep up in broken hearts and settle in the cracks. so what if these words are a relatable, so what if they make some feel less lonely. most days they are just a reminder of the pain we all share by ourselves.
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trustonlystars · 10 months
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There are stories hidden in the corners that remained there for too long, stories with music that's unheard of. Waiting at the gate refusing to leave, they want to sail through your pages.
So, when we part ways, I will turn to these stories, I will learn to tame them within me, and stay strong once again. At 25, I don't worry about the insecurities that bothered me at 22. For the first time in these years, I was able to look at you like a season. One that stays for a while before it leaves and You, felt like Christmas.
And I have crafted stories in solitude, looking at my older self. A part of her is what I carry, she grew out of grief with a tiara on her crown and softness in her palms. She is surprised to see how I didnt turn away, or cold. She says she could never imagine being where I am. "So, you go to poetry open mics to feel alive? You are so brave. I didnt know I had it in me."
- trustonlystars | of love and self love in phases
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evilyn-ess · 7 months
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What is Love?
Oh baby you taste so bitter
I preferred you when
You tasted of starlight and liquor
Oh I stare into the mirror
Or into the wild again
My darling your eyes have changed
They don’t see me the same
You see right through me
Just like your favourite movie
You know all the words
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