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lwh-writing · 6 months
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Ghost King Isn't the Only Title Danny Has
Okay, so you how monarchs can have multiple titles? Like how the heir to the English throne is both Prince/Princess and Duke/Duchess of Cornwall? And how monarchs can get titles and epithets that just stack onto their preexisting names/titles? Like "Catherine the Great" or how Daenerys gets her famous list of "Stormborn, the Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, etc."?
Well, there are dozens upon dozens of names for the Infinite Realms. The Ghost Zone might be what Amity Park calls it, but there have been hundreds of names for it throughout history. The Afterlife, Sheol, Heaven & Hell, Purgatory & Limbo, Valhalla, and so on and so forth.
So when Danny finally gives in and lets himself be crowned, he doesn't just become the Ghost King. Oh no. He is crowned "King Daniel Fenton, First of His Name, Protector of the Infinite Realms, Defeater of Pariah Dark, Liege of Fright Knight, Ice Mage of the Far Frozen, and Hades of the Underworld."
And then a few months later when Danny inevitably gets summoned and pops up on the Justice League's radar, there's some serious side-eyeing going on because 'Diana, why didn't you mention your uncle looked like a teenager? Why does one of the most powerful gods like to hang out in teenaged form anyway?'
Just... give me an unknowning Danny accidentally inheriting a niece along with the crown, and that niece just so happens to be Wonder Woman.
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luvmake · 8 months
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❝THINGS SAID BETWEEN KISSES.❞ PART I
part II
tag me when used! <3
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— "Do that again, please."
— "I missed the way you taste."
— "Don't start something you can't finish."
— "For someone who hates me, you're not pulling away."
— "There's no one like you, darling."
— "Is that a new lip balm?"
— "Don't act so shy now."
— "Tell me you love me too."
— "You look so pretty like this."
— "Can we keep doing this?"
— "Aren't you afraid of getting seen with me?"
— "Please, don't leave this time."
— "Are you sure about this?"
— "I'm sorry I can't love you the way you deserve."
— "Take me away, please."
— "I needed this, needed you."
— "I can't let you go."
— "Ask me to stop and I will."
— "My heart is all yours, love."
— "Your lips are all stained."
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nakajimeow · 9 months
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my fave romance prompts
back hugs
forehead to forehead
never yells
KISSING IN THE RAIN
neck kisses
kisses ur scars
*holds your waist all the time*
LOTS OF SEXUAL TENSION
waking up to them cooking breakfast for you
"my love"
would take a bullet/arrow for you (will voluntarily use their body as shield)
trains you hand to hand combat/self defense
eye contact w/ sexual tension
takes you to their favorite secret place/spot (and they have never shown it to anyone before aside from u)
*towers over u*
borrowing their clothes !!
sexual tension to the point where u see their hormones coming out
plays with ur hair / massages ur head until u fall asleep
kissing ur hand
them being the one to put on the necklace they gave u
leans in for a small kiss, pulls away, and then turning into a full blown make out session
*will carry you if you're injured*
SHARING ONE BED
subtle touches w/ sexual tension
comforts you with your night terrors/nightmares
takes care of u if have fever/sickness
confesses their love while you're asleep
"let's fix this"
did i mention sexual tension?
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snazzydwarf · 8 months
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Jasons pit madness is actually him going mama bear mode-
I was brushing my teeth when this DC x DP idea just zapped into my brain and I HAD to let it out-
So I'd imagine that in the GZ time works differently, but in the sense where it passes really really slow compared to how it would normally pass. This is to allow newly formed spirits a time to grieve and heal before saying good bye to their loved ones.
So now imagine a newly formed Jason Todd arriving to the Ghost Zone, still donned with the Robin outfit he died in. 
While he floats aimlessly around for a while he eventually encounters another young ghost... like really young, no more then 5 years old.
He watched as this kid, his kid, grow into the powerful ghost he was always meant to be. His favourite moments where when Clockwork allowed them to visit outside the GZ to go stargazing so they could fulfil the kids space obsession. 
This ghost is Danny. (You can choose your own way of him getting there but I would imagine the portal being completed way earlier than cannon but still follows how Danny got his powers, although this time he was trapped on the other side of the portal rather than popping back out into this parents basement.)
Years pass in the GZ and Jason has officially taken Danny under his wing. At first it was difficult, he was only 15 goddammit! He shouldn’t be the soul caretaker of this kid, let alone a dead one! But the thought of leaving Danny alone in this green void made his stomach churn, he couldn’t up and leave and abandon a kid he said he would take care off, he would do anything for Danny. He wasn’t like Bruce
They were fine, happy even, he couldn’t imagine a life without this little tyke who became his whole world in the time he was in the Zone, but then it was all gone. His core felt a sudden pull so tight it felt like it was being ripped out of his body, it hurt, oh god did it hurt but it couldn’t compare to the sound of Danny’s cries as he watched Jason crumple to the ground and begin to fade away.
He stalked through Gotham at night and began setting up his plan for revenge, although Red Hood was born he couldn’t help feel like he lost something. The slightest thing would tip him of, making him go into a blind fury, ripping his enemies apart in an almost frantic desperation. He knew he was searching for something, fucking something, but what is it? 
He was back in the land of the living, and he was furious, but he didn’t know what for. His memories where fuzzy at best and the only thing he remembers is a sharpness in his chest and green in his vision. 
At first he thought it was the desire for revenge, that he was searching for retribution against the man who killed him and the man who didn’t do enough to save him, but it wasn’t until almost a year after he took up the Red Hood mantel did it all click into place and his world suddenly became right again, all it took was one voice and one word.
“DAD!”
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Prompt #81 “Baby Vampire”
The Fenton parents are monster hunters.
One night they left their daughter home with a babysitter while the two of them went hunting in the woods.
They found a vampire camp. Tents posted up and a campfire burning in the middle.
The strangest part was that there was a baby boy playing with sticks and rocks near one of the tents. The vampires must have kidnapped the poor thing! And the boy was so pale, they must have been feeding off of him!
So, they attacked the camp, set fire to the tents, killed all the vampires, and took the child home with them.
They tried to feed him with all sorts of foods, but he was just getting thinner by the day.
They tried feeding him baby food, baby formula, fruits, cooked meats; he ate all of it, but nothing seemed to give him any nourishment.
But after about a week of trying and failing to feed this poor boy, Jack stumbled over something while carrying a knife, dropped said knife, and accidentally cut his hand with it.
Beads of blood rolled down his hand and dripped to the floor, when he lifted his head he saw the boy sniffing the air, his eyes glowing red.
Jack realized the mistake he and Maddie made at that campsite.
Tentatively he walked closer to the baby vampire in a high chair and let his blood drip into the boys mouth.
After that he seemed happy and livelier. Jack talked with Maddie about the baby. The boy hadn’t shown any aggression while with them, he seemed harmless so far; so they decided to take him in and continue to take care of him.
After all, they did kill his family, it was the least they could do to accept him into theirs.
They named him Daniel, Danny for short.
They raised the little vampire as if he was their own, but hid his monstrous nature from everyone, including himself.
They infused his human food with blood, so he wouldn’t know what he was really getting his nourishment from.
He grew up believing he was human. Until he turned fourteen, then everything went downhill.
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the-night-gods-moon · 4 months
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svsss Scott Pilgrim au where Luo Binghe has to fistfight every peak lord in increasingly ridiculous fashion in order to win Shen Qingqiu’s hand in marriage
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lab-trash · 6 months
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I wanna see a Stranger Things fic where the party is trying to figure out why Steve and Eddie are suddenly so close and one day while they're all speculating, Will just walks up to steddie and asks some queer coded question like— okay, here
As the party mumbled, Will stared at the two boys. They seemed... close. Closer than him and Mike ever were, but around where Will wanted to be with Mike.
Wait...
Will walked toward them, even as the party whisper yelled after him, asking what he was doing and telling him to stop.
"Oh, hey little Byers," Eddie greeted.
"Are you two friends with Dorothy?" Will asked, albeit a bit abruptly. He saw Eddie's face morph into a smile.
"Yes, indeed we are," Eddie said joyfully. "Are you friends with Dorothy?"
"Uh... well, I–" Will's panic was saved by Steve.
"I'm sorry, I don't know a Dorothy?"
"He's asking if we're gay," Eddie explained.
"Ohh," Steve drew out. "Yeah."
"Cool."
And with that Will turned around and walked back to the party.
"You guys can stop speculating, I know why they're so close all of the sudden," Will said, getting all of their attention.
"What? You were over there for like 30 seconds," Dustin criticized.
"Well what is it?" Max asked.
"Oh, I can't tell you," Will said, "It's between friends."
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The Writer's Guide to Mastering Dialogue
You've heard it a thousand times—show, don't tell. One of the most effective ways to do this in your writing is through dialogue. Dialogue helps bring your story and characters to life, propels the action forward, and engages readers. But crafting realistic, compelling dialogue is an art form that takes practice. Don't worry, Rin's got you covered. In this guide, you'll discover techniques for writing dialogue that sparkles. You'll learn how to make conversations sound natural, differentiate character voices, convey subtext and emotion, and use dialog for exposition. By the end, you'll be writing dialogue with confidence and watching your characters come to life on the page. So grab a cup of coffee or mocha (my favorite), settle in, and let's chat about the art of conversation.
Why Dialogue Matters in Your Novel
Dialogue is one of the most powerful tools in a writer's arsenal. It brings your story to life and creates realistic characters that readers can connect with. If you want to master the art of fiction writing, you need to know how to write compelling dialogue.
Dialogue reveals character and moves the story forward. Through dialogue, readers get a sense of your characters' personalities, backgrounds, and motivations. It's a chance to show, not tell, what your characters are like. Dialogue also propels the action and builds suspense, as characters chat about the events unfolding in the story.
There are a few keys to crafting believable and engaging dialog:
•Make it sound natural. Listen to real conversations for inspiration. Dialogue should flow and feel spontaneous, not stiff or forced. Use contractions, interruptions, and imperfect speech.
•Give each character a unique voice. The way people speak depends a lot on their background, education level, profession, and personality. Capture the subtleties of different speaking styles to bring your characters to life.
•Use dialogue tags and actions. Adding "he said/she said" and descriptions of characters' actions and expressions during conversations helps readers keep track of who's talking and provides context. Use a variety of tags like asked, exclaimed, and murmured.
•Move the conversation along. Keep dialog concise and avoid unnecessary filler words. Get to the point so readers stay interested in what's being said. Dialogue should always move the story forward.
•Show tension and conflict. Interesting conversations often involve disagreement, sarcasm, arguing, or questioning. Create tension through dialogue to keep readers engaged.
With the right techniques, you can make dialogue a pivotal part of your story. So listen, observe, and practice the art of great conversation - your readers will thank you!
Developing Distinctive Character Voices Through Dialogue
To develop distinctive voices for your characters, focus on how they speak. Dialogue is one of the best ways to bring your characters to life and propel your story forward.
Pay attention to your characters’ backgrounds, experiences, education levels, and attitudes. All of these factors influence how people talk in real life, so apply that to your characters. Maybe your wise-cracking character uses a lot of humor and sarcasm, while your shy character speaks hesitantly in short sentences.
Listen for speech patterns, accents, and catchphrases in real conversations and note them for inspiration. Capture the rhythm and flow of natural dialogue.
Give each character their own vocabulary based on their interests, jobs, and lifestyles. The tech geek’s dialogue will differ from the history professor’s.
Establish characters’ voices from their first lines of dialog. Look for a memorable way for them to express themselves. The impatient character may frequently use phrases like “spit it out already!” while the pessimist’s go-to is “what could possibly go wrong?”
Use dialog to reveal aspects of characters’ personalities and backgrounds without telling readers directly. Show, don’t tell. For example, a character who says “please” and “thank you” in every sentence likely has a polite and courteous nature.
Read dialogue aloud to make sure it sounds natural. Get friends or family members to read different characters’ lines. If anything sounds off, rework it.
With practice, crafting distinct voices for your characters through dialog will become second nature. Your characters' voices, conveyed through the words they say and the way they say them, will make your story come alive for readers. So take the time to get to know your characters by how they speak. Their voices are worth developing.
Using Dialogue to Reveal Character
Reveal Character Through Dialogue
Dialog is one of the best ways to reveal details about your characters and show their personalities. Carefully crafted conversations can expose a character's background, values, education level, and more without telling the reader outright.
As your characters talk, think about what kinds of words and phrases they would use based on who they are. An older British gentleman will speak very differently than a teenage skateboarder from California. Listen to people with similar backgrounds and life experiences to your characters for inspiration.
Also consider:
The rhythm and cadence of their speech. Do they speak quickly or slowly? Formally or casually?
Their vocabulary. Does your character use complex words and jargon or simpler language?
Grammar and pronunciation. Does your character follow the rules or have their own way of speaking?
For example, here's a short exchange that shows the contrast between two characters:
Jenny (teenage skateboarder): "Hey, you gonna drop in on the half pipe today or just pose by the ramp again?"
Mr. Edwards (older British gentleman): "I'm afraid vert skating is a young man's game, my dear. I'm quite content to watch you whippersnappers from the sidelines."
Even from this brief conversation, you get a sense of each character's age, background, and attitude without the author explicitly telling you. Mastering the art of subtext in dialog will make your stories come alive and allow readers to discover the depth in your characters for themselves.
Driving the Plot Forward With Meaningful Dialogue
To keep your readers engaged, your dialog needs to propel the story forward. Meaningful exchanges between characters should reveal information, create conflict, and raise the stakes.
Share Relevant Details
Use dialogue as an opportunity to share important details about the characters, their relationships, backstories, and the world they inhabit. For example:
“Did you hear they’re raising tuition again next semester?” Jenny asked.
“Ugh, not again,” Mark groaned. “How are we supposed to afford another five percent?”
This exchange informs the reader that Jenny and Mark are college students struggling with the costs. Look for natural ways to slip in context through dialog without sounding forced.
Create Conflict
Interesting stories thrive on tension, disagreement, and clashing perspectives. Have your characters bicker, argue, and challenge each other. For example:
“You never listen to me!” Alice shouted. “You always have to be right.”
“I’m not trying to be right,” Brian retorted. “I’m trying to protect you, but you’re too stubborn to see that.”
The quarrel fuels the underlying conflict in their relationship and keeps readers wondering how they’ll resolve their differences.
Raise the Stakes
Use meaningful dialog at key moments to increase the urgency, suspense or importance of what’s happening in the story. For example:
“The test results came back—it’s not good news,” the doctor said grimly.
Not only does this distressing announcement raise the stakes for the character’s health issue but it also creates a cliffhanger, leaving the reader wondering about the diagnosis and anxiously awaiting more details.
Meaningful dialog is essential for crafting an engaging story. Use it to inform readers, create conflict between characters, raise the stakes, and propel the plot toward a climax. With practice, writing authentic dialog will become second nature.
Creating Tension and Conflict Through Dialogue
To keep readers engaged, effective dialog should create tension and conflict between characters. As in real life, the conversations in your story should have stakes and push characters outside their comfort zone.
Show underlying tensions
Have characters disagree and argue to reveal underlying tensions. For example:
“You never listen to me. It’s always about what you want.”
“That’s not fair and you know it. I’ve sacrificed a lot for this family.”
This type of emotionally-charged exchange shows the couple has deeper issues to work through regarding resentment and lack of appreciation.
Create awkward situations
Put characters in awkward situations through dialog to ramp up the tension. For example:
“How’s the job search going?”
“Um, still looking. The market’s tough right now.”
“Really? I heard your company is hiring. I put in a good word for you with some people I know there.”
“Oh. Thanks, I guess.”
The second character is now in the difficult position of admitting the job search isn’t going well and they don’t actually have any leads. This cringeworthy moment translates the tension to readers.
Issue challenges and ultimatums
Have characters challenge each other by issuing warnings, demands or ultimatums, for example:
“If you walk out that door, we’re through. I mean it this time.”
“Don’t threaten me. You need me more than I need you.”
Throwing down the gauntlet in this way forces characters to back up their words with actions, which heightens the tension and conflict. Readers will keep reading to see who comes out on top!
Using dialog that highlights tension, creates awkwardness, and issues challenges is a great way to craft page-turning scenes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering the art of writing gripping dialogue is key to writing a story that resonates.
Avoiding Common Dialogue Mistakes
One of the biggest mistakes new writers make is crafting unrealistic or clichéd dialog. Your characters’ conversations should flow naturally and sound believable to readers. Avoid these common dialog doners:
Repeating Characters' Names
In real life, we rarely use someone's name in every sentence when talking to them. Only use a character's name when beginning a new exchange or for emphasis. Repeating names too often makes the dialog sound unnatural.
Overusing Exposition
Don't have characters explain things solely for the reader's benefit. Only include exposition that makes sense for the characters to actually say to each other. Find other creative ways to convey important backstory or worldbuilding details.
Forgetting Emotion
Dialog without emotional cues like facial expressions and body language can seem flat. Use emotive verbs and adverbs to show how the lines are delivered. For example, "she exclaimed" or "he muttered angrily." Also describe characters' physical reactions and behaviors to further bring the scene to life for readers.
Talking in Complete Sentences
Real conversations are often choppy, filled with interruptions, tangents, and imperfect grammar. Vary your sentence structure and length. Use fragments, run-ons, and breaks when appropriate. Not all dialog needs to be in perfectly punctuated full sentences.
Clichéd Phrases
Certain overused phrases like "it's quiet...too quiet" or "we've got company!" indicate lazy or clichéd writing. Come up with original ways for your characters to express themselves that fit with their unique personalities and situation. Avoid reusing trite or familiar sayings.
With practice, writing natural-sounding dialog will become second nature. Pay close attention to how real people speak, and aim to replicate the flow and cadence in your writing. Follow these tips, and your characters' conversations will truly come alive on the page!
Formatting Dialogue Correctly
When writing dialog, formatting it correctly is key to making it clear and compelling for readers. Here are some tips for formatting your dialogue effectively:
Use quotation marks
Place all dialogue between double quotation marks (“”). This indicates the character is speaking. For example:
“Hello,” she said. “How are you today?”
Start a new paragraph for each new speaker
Having each character's dialog on its own line makes it easy to follow who's talking. For example:
“Did you finish your homework?” Mom asked.
“I'm almost done,” I replied. “Just have some math problems left.”
Describe the speech
Use speech tags like "said", "asked", "replied" to indicate how the dialog was delivered. For example:
“I don't want to go to bed yet,” the little girl whined.
Punctuate properly
Place punctuation such as periods, commas, question marks, etc. within the quotation marks. For example:
“Where are you going?” she asked.
I said, “To the store. Do you need anything?”
Use beats
"Beats" are actions or descriptions that replace the "he/she said" tags. They make dialog more engaging and help set the scene. For example:
"I'm tired." John yawned and rubbed his eyes.
"Then go to sleep." Mary folded her arms, annoyance in her tone.
Avoid over-tagging
Don't tag every single line of dialog with "said" or the character's name. Let context and formatting do some of the work for you. For example:
"Did you talk to Mom today?"
"Yeah, she called this morning."
"What did she say?"
"That she'd be home in time for dinner."
Following these guidelines will make your dialogue clear, compelling, and help bring your story to life. Readers will appreciate dialog that flows naturally and is easy to follow.
Using Dialogue Tags Effectively
To write effective dialog, you need to master the use of dialog tags. Dialog tags are the parts of speech that indicate who is speaking, such as “he said” or “she asked”. When used properly, dialog tags can enhance your story without distracting the reader.
Choose tags that match the tone
Pick dialog tags that match the emotional tone of the dialog. For example, use “he whispered” for hushed speech or “she shouted” for loud, angry speech. Avoid reusing the same generic tags like “he said/she said” repeatedly, but don't get too creative either. Stick with simple verbs that imply the manner of speech.
Use action tags
Action tags describe a character's physical actions or expressions while speaking. For example, "“I’m not going,” he shook his head.” or ““What a day!” She ran her hands through her hair and sighed.” Action tags bring dialog to life and help the reader visualize the scene. They also give you an opportunity to reveal character details.
Drop the tag when implied
Once two characters establish a back-and-forth dialog, you can often drop the dialog tags altogether. As long as it's clear who is speaking, the tags become unnecessary. For example:
“Did you finish your homework?” Mom asked.
“Most of it,” I said.
“Most of it? What didn’t you finish?”
“Just some math problems. I’ll do them after dinner.”
“You’d better. I’m checking it tonight.”
After the first two lines, the reader understands that Mom and I are the speakers, so the remaining dialog does not need tags. Dropping implied tags creates a snappier feel and prevents repetitive, unnecessary tags.
Using a mix of well-placed dialog tags, action tags, and implied dialog, you can craft seamless conversations between characters that flow naturally, without distraction. Keep practicing and listening to real-world conversations for inspiration. With time, writing compelling dialog will become second nature.
FAQs About Writing Dialogue
When writing dialogue, questions inevitably come up. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about crafting realistic and compelling dialogue.
Do I use quotation marks or italics?
In fiction writing, use quotation marks (“”) to denote direct speech. Only use italics for thoughts or emphasis. Quotation marks allow the reader to easily distinguish between dialog and narration.
How do I avoid “he said, she said”?
To prevent repetitive “he said/she said” tags, use action tags that describe the speaker's actions or expressions. For example:
“We should get out of here,” he whispered, glancing around nervously.
She slammed her fist on the table. “Why didn’t you tell me sooner?”
You can also drop the dialog tag altogether if the speaker is clearly identified through context or action. The dialog itself and how you structure the conversation can imply the tone.
How do I make dialogue sound natural?
Pay attention to the cadence and rhythm of actual conversations. Dialog should:
Sound like natural speech, not formal writing. Contractions are okay!
Have an easy back-and-forth flow. Keep responses concise and avoid monologs.
Capture unique speech patterns based on a character's background and personality.
Include interruptions, changes in subject, and imperfect grammar. We don't speak perfectly in real life!
What are the rules for punctuating dialog?
Use a comma between the dialogue tag and the dialog: “Hello,” she said.
If the dialog tag comes before the dialog, end it with a comma: She said, “Hello.”
If the dialogue is interrupted by a dialog tag, use commas to separate it from the tag: “Hello,” she said, “how are you?”
Use a period to end a sentence of dialog: “Hello.”
Use a question mark for a question: “How are you?” she asked.
Use an exclamation point for excitement or emphasis: “Wow!” he exclaimed.
Start a new paragraph each time the speaker changes.
Following these tips will have you crafting dialog like a pro in no time. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Additional Tips For Writing Dialogue
Keep it concise
When writing dialog, less is more. Keep exchanges brief and avoid long speeches. Readers will get bored quickly if characters drone on and on. Focus on using just enough dialog to convey key information or advance the scene.
Use natural language
Write dialog like people really speak. Use casual language, contractions, slang, and imperfect grammar. Drop words like “um”, “like”, and “you know” into conversations to make them sound authentic. Read your dialog aloud to ensure it flows naturally. If it sounds stilted or awkward when spoken, it will come across that way to readers as well.
Share emotions
Dialog should reveal characters’ emotions and attitudes. Have characters express feelings like excitement, frustration, fear or affection through their word choice, tone, and body language. For example, a character who sighs, rolls their eyes or speaks in a sarcastic tone conveys a very different emotion than one who smiles, makes eye contact and speaks enthusiastically.
Keep it relevant
All dialog should serve a purpose, whether to reveal something about a character, advance the plot or set a mood. Avoid “empty” exchanges that fill space but add no value. If a conversation seems pointless or dull, cut or rewrite it.
Use action and description
Don't rely solely on dialog to carry a scene. Include action and descriptions to give readers a more complete picture. For example:
"Where were you?" Anna asked.
Mark sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. "I got stuck at work. I'm really sorry."
The description of Mark's actions and appearance helps the reader understand his emotional state and see the full context of the conversation.
Leave room for interpretation
Don't have characters over-explain or outright state their feelings and motivations. Leave some details to the reader's imagination. For example, instead of:
"I'm angry that you lied to me," Amy said angrily.
Try:
Amy folded her arms and glared at him. "You lied to me."
The emotional context is clear without having to explicitly state Amy's anger. Subtlety and nuance in dialog make for a more engaging read.
Conclusion
So there you have it, the keys to mastering dialogue/dialog in your writing. I hope my extensive research was enough information for you all. Focus on listening to the voices around you, develop unique voices for your characters, keep your exchanges tight and impactful. Remember, dialog should always move the story forward, not just fill space on the page. With practice, writing compelling dialog can become second nature. Now go eavesdrop on conversations, study your favorite books and shows, and get to work crafting those conversations. Your characters and readers will thank you for it. Keep at it and before you know it, you'll be writing dialog with the best of them!
(Keep in mind I used both dialog and dialogue just in case there's a few who get annoyed with that.)
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whumpberry-cookie · 9 months
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Aftermath
Caretaker is asked to search for some photo in Whumpee's phone.
They try not to peek in other folders, but there's one called "Reasons I'm happy I survived".
One photo per day.
And at least 2/3 of them are photoes of Caretaker.
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tciddaemina · 2 months
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so i had a dream last night about a svsss bingqiu dating sim story set post-epilogue where Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe hadnt gotten together. idk how that would even be set up but like maybe they stopped Maigu ridge but didnt bone but its still revealed Binghe is into Shen Qingqiu, and now its in the peace afterwards where things have more or less gone back together and Shen Qingqiu has finished his sexuality crisis and decided he absolutely needs Binghe to rail him
and so its this situation of Shen Qingqiu in a dating sim, but his only romance route is Binghe and hes just trying to select the correct dialogue route to getting rawed over the nearest desk except he has no romantic experience except reading godawful stuff like PIDW and so he keeps fucking it up by saying the most unhinged shit, and it keeps making Binghe blush and run away or misunderstand him because hes so used to Shen Qingqiu being dense and misunderstanding all flirting that now that Shen Qingqiu is explicitly and deliberately trying to flirt with him he keeps explaining it away
and so Shen Qingqiu is like tearing out his hair and choosing increasingly more unhinged dialogue options and dressing in increasingly raunchy clothes to try and get Binghe to do something and its just like. 10000% pure crack
And its like
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Shen Qingqiu sitting across from Binghe, the two them drinking wine together after dinner. The hour is late, the day stretching long and the two of them enjoying their rest after a day of endless meetings. The breeze is sweet with the scent of golden night jasmine, the candle light is dim and intimate.
Shen Qingqiu bites his tongue, an impatient itch running up his spine. It's a fine evening, but he can't enjoy it - all day it's felt like his nerves have been ground down to a find powder. All week, his nerves have been ground down. He just about tastes his impatience now, so thick its grown, its given a physical taste in his mouth.
He glances at the dialogue boxes hovering before him resentfully.
1. BOLD. "This master is tired of waiting. He has wanted Binghe too long." [Lean over and kiss him.]
2. EXTRA BOLD. [Let your actions speak for you! Start removing clothing and reach for him! Get it started!]
3. SUGGESTIVE. "Binghe has been a good boy. Why not allow this master to show his favor?" [Glance demurely at Binghe's crotch.]
4. SLY. "How have Binghe's energy levels been? Is he he still feeling unbalanced from Xin Mo? Perhaps this master can help..." [Offer dual cultivation.]
5. COP OUT. The weather is fine today, is it not?
And Binghe sits up, eyes softening, touched by Shen Qingqiu's concern. A soft ping rings out, an alert appearing in the corner of Shen Qingqiu's vision [+15 affection points]. Still, he appears a bit abashed, ducking his head.
"Ah, shizun need not worry. Mu-shishu has been taking care of this disciple - this disciple has been meditating each morning in the spiritual caves," Luo Binghe says, hurrying to reassure Shen Qingqiu and completely missing the point. "Shizun shouldn't concern himself - he has his own energies to worry about. Has Without A Cure been acting up again?"
Fuck Without A Cure!! Shen Qingqiu almost screams. This isn't about that! Tens of millions of words of Binghe fighting and fucking his way through the plot of PIDW, suave as anything, and yet here he can't see a flag being waved in front of his face! What next? Will Shen Qingqiu get out a flag and wave it, shouting Please fuck me??!!!
Binghe! Please be more conscientious of your poor master and think with your dick a little more!! Where is that insatiable lady-killer when you need him??? Shen Qingqiu is so frustrated he feels like he might spit blood! Please do something about it Binghe!!
Shen Qingqiu just smiles and inclines his head. "It has been manageable," he says, and tries a little harder, attempting to redirect the conversation. "Though... with our energies in such a state, perhaps we might find a way to help one another..." He looks at Binghe shyly over the top of his fan, lashes lowered. He bites his lip, a small thrill of shy anticipation running through him.
Binghe brightens, eyes clearing. He straightens. "Of course!" he says eagerly. "This disciple would be honored in taking over for Luo Qingge in balancing shizun's meridians each week! This disciple will ask Mu-shishu for a lesson on the proper way to circulate energies through the meridians of the wrist!"
So dense!! Shen Qingqiu's jaw twitches, and he almost throws his fan down onto the table. He smooths out his expression immediately, mask serene and implacable. "Ah," he says delicately, because fuck it, maybe he needs to be more explicit. "This master was perhaps thinking another way..."
And Binghe nods, realization washing over his face. "Of course," he says. "If human solutions are not working, but perhaps a demonic method-"
Yes! Like the divine pillar! Please fuck this master! Binghe is finally catching on!!!
"- the demon realm probably has entirely different healing practices and methods! Why have we never thought to look before? Maybe they will have something. Shizun, I will go immediately-"
"That wasn't quite what I-"
"Shizun is so wise! Wait for me shizun! I'll be back before you know it!"
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Whoops there's a part 2.
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syzygy-yzygy · 4 months
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Character who is not doomed by the narrative but instead trapped in it. Not destined to die, but rather forced to live the same cycles over and over again, never learning, never getting to be anything more than a machine and never able to break out. The narrative is their cage that prevents them from ever truly changing, no matter how desperately they may want to.
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annarts05 · 2 years
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smart character(s) friend dynamics
the math smarts and the writing/language smarts 
both very smart and knowledgeable in the exact same field and yet can literally never agree on anything (but they’re still friends)
“thoughts carefully phrased into flawlessly articulated words before spoken” and “dumbass with a quick mouth”
helping each other with something the other isn’t good at/knowledgeable in
cocky smarts and humble smarts (but occasionally the cocky one shows their sensitive side and the humble one roasts literally everyone else and single-handedly lights the world on fire)
lots of smart friends working on one GIANT project together, only for all the slightly (or drastically lmaoo) ideas of each participant to clash, creating chaos and a finished project that, uh, doesn’t go as they’d hoped
“actually have to study really hard for this” but still smart and “i barely have to try” smart in the same friendship
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luvmake · 2 months
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❝THINGS SAID BETWEEN KISSES.❞ PART II
part I
tag me when used <3
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- “I’m sorry, I love you.”
- “What will I do once you’re gone?”
- “You don’t know how long I’ve dreamed of this.”
- “You’re my everything.”
- “Come back.”
- “I can’t lose you.”
- “You’re too good for me.”
- “Please, stop.”
- “You mean the world to me.”
- “You’re playing a dangerous game.”
- “I’ll do anything for you.”
- “Stop looking at me like you love me.”
- “I can’t believe this is happening.”
- “I’ve loved you for so long.”
- “What have you done to me?”
- “Please stay this time.”
- “I could treat you so much better.”
- “I’ve always been yours.”
- “It’s okay, I’m here.”
- “One more.”
- “You’ll regret this.”
- “I wish I could kiss all your tears away.”
- “I don’t want this to end.”
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tiny-pun · 1 year
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Our lives
When the Hero shakes in anger and frustration and spits out this line: In our next life- no; in every life I will find you. And I will make you pay in every. Single. One.
Here are some exquisite and honestly the only acceptable answers by the Villain:
Please do.
I’m looking forward to it.
I can’t wait.
I wasn’t expecting anything else/less.
I wouldn’t accept anything but.
Is that a promise ?
Are you sure ? That’s quite the commitment there.
Didn’t think you’d be so clingy.
My oh my. “Our next lives.” Have you become attached with me? /so fond of me?
The villains voice can range from immensely amused to soft, almost inaudible whisper. Either way feel free to add!
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snazzydwarf · 6 months
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DP X DP Prompt: A White Robins Visage
We all know about the AUs of Danny being Jason's alternate version aye?
Well what about Danny being the ghost of Jason. More specifically the ghost of his Robin.
Picture this:
When Jason was killed at the hands of the joker he appeared within The Zone. Wearing his Robin uniform that was now covered in blood and soot. The greens barely seen underneath all the burgundy red.
However when he was revived/resurrected he wasn't quite... whole. Things of his past escaped him, almost as if the memories where covered in a thick fog.
It was assumed this was because of the pits. That it somehow scrambled his brain and caused not only the pit rage but also the slight memory loss and cloudyness.
However what no one knew was that when Jason left the zone to the mortal world. Something or rather someone was left behind.
Robin, now called Danny, has only ever known a life within the Ghost Zone. The small boy would be often caught running around with a large smile despite the large, gaping wound on his temple. Right bellow a large patch of black hair, the rest being stark white colour.
Somedays his form would flicker to that of someone older, in a brighter set of clothing. Almost of that you would see in a superhero movie, the once eyecatching colours have been speckled with blood. It's unknown if it came from his bleeding head or there was more injuries underneath his clothing, but no one had the heart to ask. Only Frostbite, the best healer in the Far Frozen knows the answers but refuses to speak of them. His eyes would sadden whenever it was asked, so the topic was dropped.
But one thing was certian. This boy had been so brutalized, so beaten and damaged it reflected in his ghost form. It's known that Ghosts can heal from almost anything given enough time and rest, but sometimes there where wounds that could never heal. Not unless you scared over those in your mind first.
An example of this would be Ember. The burns that once covered her body has slowly faded over time as she has come to terms with her own passing. Now only the ones on her back remain, the most important one as a flaming beam had fallen on her before she could escape the burning inferno. The smoke took her mind, but the fire took her body.
Seeing little Danny run around with the forever gushing laceration caused a grave sense of sadness to sweep those who saw him. How young, a little spark blown out before it had the time to be the light they all knew he would've became.
So it was rather a shock when one of the Bats saw the face of a younger Jason infrount of them. Sitting upon the grave of their brother humming a tune long forgotten by the older version, but forever remembered by the younger.
Flowers dropped from their hands as the second Robin turned around, domino mask wide beneath the white and black hair.
Wait... didn't they just see Jason a few days prior? Who is this? Who is wearing their brothers clothing that they swore was still displayed within the tube in the Batcave.
Their hands shook, and body trembled. Blood, oh oh god there was so much blood. The boy, Jason? was covered in it. What happened?
They knelt on the wet soil, plams held up and outwards towards the kid.
"Hey, are you oka-" right as they where about to place a hand of the child's shoulder it just... passed right through. A cold sensation washed over their body, their hand was through his shoulder but crimson stained their knees in the pool bellow them.
A voice whispered in their ear, light and airy, almost as if a passing breeze has blown through the graveyard.
"Who are you?"
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