Switch Up Your Verbs (part One) ~

switch up your verbs (part one) ~

walked - hiked - moved - shuffled - toddled - sauntered - ambled - tiptoed - meandered - strolled

laughed - chortled - chuckled - giggled - snorted - guffawed - howled - snickered - shrieked

wanted - ached for - wished - craved - coveted - fancied - pined - aspired

ran - sprinted - galloped - scampered - bolted - trotted - dashed - raced - jogged

jumped - bounced - hopped - leapt - hurtled - vaulted - barged - bounded

WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF: ANGRY

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “angry” to describe characters in your writing? Try using these words instead:

livid

annoyed

outraged

mad

furious

infuriated

fuming

steaming

hot

heated

cross

cranky

wrathful

enraged / raging

seething

irate

exasperated

irritated

offended

pissed / pissed off

AAA thank you so much for reading and leaving a review, my friend!!! i’m super happy to hear that you enjoyed reading and is excited for more <3

also omg yes i’ve tried to incorporate the structure of star wars, like you said with the way it jumps straight into action! so im glad to hear that it translates haha stitching in some of the structure of the movies is something i aim to do! and yes, the chancellor speaking like a true politician lol

again, thank you so much for reading and giving the chapter a review!!! i appreciate it greatly and am very grateful <33

attack on the jedi  ;  pjm ― ch. 1

SERIES MASTERLIST.

CHAPTER 1   ;   Destruction of Sheeua

SUMMARY: After landing on Coruscant, the determined Crown prince Jimin has a bone to pick with the Chancellor in office.

―  POV: jimin. ―  PAIRING: none. ―  RATING: m (18+), minors dni. ―  WORD COUNT: 3,610 words. ―  GENRE/AU: star wars au, sci-fi, fantasy, drama. ―  CONTENT WARNING: explosion, death - also specified parental death (minor character death), natural disaster, climate change, politics, refuge, heavy grief. 

TAGLIST: @pjmparadise​  ― if you wish to be added to the taglist, please send me an ask and i’ll add you.

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Desperate and aggressive, the young man takes longer strides than usual as he exits a smaller spaceship that escorted him there. He makes his way across the concrete landing pad, heading towards the entrance of the dome-shaped building towering over the citizens of Coruscant.

No more than a month ago he watched all that he held dear be obliterated, engulfed in the heat and power of the grand explosion. Confusion had ruffled the feathers of his mind, making him question why, why, why. But questions were worth nothing if not accompanied by answers, and so the newly orphaned Prince Jimin got up from his bed tainted with sorrow, and dedicated himself to what remained of his people. 

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50 WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF “SAID”

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “said” in your writing? Try using these words/phrases instead:

stated

commented

declared

spoke

responded

voiced

noted

uttered

iterated

explained

remarked

acknowledged

mentioned

announced

shouted

expressed

articulated

exclaimed

proclaimed

whispered

babbled

observed

deadpanned

joked

hinted

informed

coaxed

offered

cried

affirmed

vocalized

laughed

ordered

suggested

admitted

verbalized

indicated

confirmed

apologized

muttered

proposed

chatted

lied

rambled

talked

pointed out

blurted out

chimed in

brought up

wondered aloud

(NOTE: Keep in mind that all of these words have slightly different meanings and are associated with different emotions/scenarios.)

WORDS TO USE INSTEAD OF: CRY / CRIED / CRYING

Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “cry” (or “cried” or “crying”) in your writing? Try using these words instead:

sob / sobbed / sobbing

wail / wailed / wailing

weep / wept / weeping

bawl / bawled / bawling

whimper / whimpered / whimpering

howl / howled / howling

blubber / blubbered / blubbering

snivel / sniveled / sniveling

squall / squalled / squalling

yelp / yelped / yelping

whine / whined / whining

shed tears / shed tears / shedding tears

burst into tears / burst into tears / bursting into tears

tear up / teared up / tearing up

choke up / choked up / choking up

well up / welled up / welling up

break down / broke down / breaking down

let it out / let it out / letting it out

turn on the waterworks / turned on the waterworks / turning on the waterworks

open the floodgates / opened the floodgates / opening the floodgates

The Language Of Flowers

Acacia: Hidden love, beauty in withdrawal

Amaryllis: Pride, a hard won success

Anemone: Vanishing hopes

Bells of Ireland: Wish for good luck

Carnation: Fascination, love and distinction

Daffodil (Narcissus): Honesty and truth

Dahlia flower: Warnings and change

Daisy: Innocence, loyal love and purity

Delphinium: Open heart, ardent attachement

Gardenia: Symbol of secret love

Gladiolus: Remembrance, faithfulness and sincerity

Hyacinth: I'm sorry, please forgive me.

Iris: Eloquence

Lily (general) : Purity of the heart and refined beauty

Lily of the valley: Return of happiness

Marigold: Passion and creativity

Orchid: Beauty, refinement and love

Peony: Happy marriage

Lavender: Love at first sight

Red rose: Love, respect, courage and passion

White rose: Purity, secrecy, silence, innocence and charm

Sunflower: Good luck and ambition

Tulip: Irresistible love

Violet: Faithfulness, modesty and delicate love

Zinnia: Lasting affection, daily remembrance and good memories