My Eyes Are Cloud In Ink

My eyes are cloud in ink

My face buried in soil

My mouth coughs up blood

I can no longer think

I can only toil

As I fall again with a thud

I can no longer see

I can no longer breathe

I can no longer try

My death should be assured

The reaper at my door

Why then,can I not die

AHHHHHH GUYS I GET ANONYMOUS POETRY NOW

Rip out my heart its yours anyway 😭

This is absolutely beautiful. Whoever you are you should post your poems (if you don't already), if they're anything like this one people should see them.

How to Give Your Character Unique Dialogue: A Guide for Writers

Hey there, fellow writers!

Crafting memorable characters isn’t just about their backstory or physical traits—it’s also about how they speak. Unique dialogue can make your characters stand out and feel more real. Here’s a quick guide on how to give your characters a voice that’s all their own:

1. Know Your Character Inside Out

• Background: Where did they grow up? What’s their education level?

• Personality: Are they sarcastic, formal, shy, or bubbly?

• Motivations: What drives them? How does this affect their speech?

2. Use Distinctive Speech Patterns

• Catchphrases & Slang: Does your character have a favorite saying or unique slang?

• Rhythm & Pace: Do they speak quickly when excited or slowly when thinking?

• Filler Words: Um, like, you know—these can reveal a lot about a character’s confidence and background.

3. Reflect Their Environment

• Regional Dialects: Incorporate local idioms or accents.

• Professional Jargon: Use specific terms related to their job or hobbies.

4. Show Their Emotions

• Tension & Relaxation: How does their speech change under stress or when they’re relaxed?

• Subtext: What are they not saying? Use pauses and interruptions to show this.

5. Keep it Consistent

• Consistency is Key: Ensure their dialogue remains true to their character throughout your story.

6. Read Aloud

• Test it Out: Read your dialogue out loud. Does it sound natural? Does it fit the character?

7. Edit Ruthlessly

• Trim the Fat: Remove unnecessary words. Make every line count.

• Avoid Info-Dumping: Let dialogue reveal character and plot naturally, not as an exposition dump.

Example Time!

Here’s a snippet showing how distinct dialogue can differentiate characters:

Aloof Scientist:

“The quantum flux anomaly is, frankly, quite perplexing. However, if we calibrate the resonator to precisely 9.42 terahertz, we might just mitigate the interference.”

Street-Smart Rebel:

“Look, I don’t know shit about your fancy science talk, but if it’s gonna help us bust outta here, I’m all in. Just tell me where to hit.”

Happy writing, and may your characters’ voices ring true!

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How to romanticize writing

You don't have to do all or even any of these, just do what seems fun.

drink coffee or tea

wear cute outfits when writing

listen to music

create a routine for writing

light candles (you can also write until the candle burns out)

listen to music/make playlist that are the vibe of what you are writing

find a writing buddy and keep each other on track

READ reading a good book usually inspires me to start writing again

write something short and fun that isnt your wip for a bit

create fake covers

write something so horrible it funny (embrace the brain rot)

Do your hair/nails/put on a face mask

change you location, a different room, the library, a cafe, outside.

Oooo a secret other option you will share with us gasp???

Made this as a joke when bestie commented her writing fairy must have visited me to get me to pump out 3K words tonight.

Evil writing ideas for people who like to see people in pain

Kill a character and have every other character hate that character because they think the character betrayed them. Give the readers no one to cry with, they are the only ones who know the character is innocent.