Do you ever look at something you wrote and let out an audible “yikes”?
No shame, it happens all around. There’s always parts of our writing we wish would improve. Here are my best tips on what to pay attention to in order to avoid this.
Know your whys Knowing why you’re telling a story is still one of the most underrated “tips” out there. You’ll tend to solve 99% of your problems if you just know the reason you’re telling the story, and what specific thematic idea you’re actually trying to deliver.
Indulge in subtext Subtext can be a life-saver. If you’re going into a scene that you don’t know how to tackle, lay out the subtext first.
What is each character trying to achieve?
What is each character feeling?
What does each character want to avoid?
What’s the underlying conflict of the scene?
Are there any thematic arguments you could express that will make the scene feel more relatable?
Immerse yourself in description It’s easy to blaze through a scene when you know where your plot is headed, but allow yourself
Use:
- the senses to immerse readers into the scene
- internal reflection to allow readers a look into the inner workings of your character!
Don’t rush things When we know what we want our story to deliver, it’s difficult not to rush into the scenes we really want to write, or the twists we really want to reveal. But you need to allow yourself the space to build these storylines out and let them grow on their own time!
Read more In whatever way you wish to strengthen your writing, the absolute best way is to find books with similar genres, topics, or styles that you aspire to. Read them with understanding and if you like elements of the author’s writing, figure out how they got there.
3 extensive workbooks for writers with easy story theory, step-by-step planning process, and dozens of fully customizable templates.
The Character Bible
The Plotter’s Almanac
The World Builder’s Chronicle
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I’ll make a better pub night, with chicken and feta! - Me
Who doesn’t love a night with friends after a long week? Whether you’re meeting up with a large group or settling in with a few close friends, it’s always nice to take some time to unwind and catch up. You know what we all don’t love? Expensive prices at bars and pubs. So, why not bring the vibe of pub night home and save some cash!
Popularized on TikTok back in 2020, the original tomato-feta sauce took the app by storm and spawned a whole batch of variations. Although I can’t find it anymore, the most interesting, to me, was from a woman roasting her cheating SO while turning this tasty sauce into a wrap (disguising the elastic as olives? Oof).
So, as midterm season comes to a close (or reaches its penultimate), this recipe is sure to make some great, easy snackables to kick off either a study sesh or a night out. Or, make your friends jealous by bringing it with you to school for an eating-out-style lunch without having to spend the cash!
Cheating SOs dni.
VEGETARIAN? No problem! Check out the results section for how to make this recipe work for you!
(Adapted from Rachael Ray’s recipe and the TikTok mentioned in the intro)
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People assume Zuko and Katara are dating: BORING
People assume Sokka and Aang are dating: YEAH
Like imagine a Minister or politician who’s obviously not well aware of current affairs of who is dating who goes up to Sokka and asks “Are you the Avatar’s Water Tribe lover?” And Sokka who has nothing better to do pauses for a moment and then casually shrugs “Yeah sure, why not?” And now he’s in an elaborated story that he pulls Aang into and he’ll be DAMNED if he has to get a divorce before the age of 25. Aang is so ready to go along with the bit but the glares Zuko and Katara throw at them definitely eats at him.
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percy jackson wouldn't like you if you were harassing leah because of her race btw
nothing just hera’s cabin on the ghost
On top of the Yankees field cat there was a praying mantis on top of the nationals players hat tonight. Huge night in baseball
THE COOLEST PHOTO I HAVE EVERY TAKEN! A FROG JUMPED RIGHT WHEN I TOOK A PICTURE!!
Hey… can I join you guys…
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The other crazy thing about obidala is how much more oedipal it makes Anakin.
Anakin's resentment towards Obi-Wan is already insane. The way he makes everything that's wrong Obi-Wan's fault is truly unhinged. I'm thinking of AotC and how Anakin brings Obi-Wan into his rant after he massacres the Tuskens and yells about how Obi-Wan is "jealous" of him. It is so unhinged really and truly. I love it, there's no actual logic to it, but there's an emotional logic. Like yeah, I can actually imagine a guy acting this way.
Anakin has this father figure who seems so perfect and everyone loves him, and Anakin can never measure up, so the father figure becomes an obstacle that has to be overcome. He's already a father-rival.
Padme's relationship with Anakin, meanwhile, already leans maternal. She looked out for him in TPM. There's the way she comforted him in AotC. RotS parallels Padme and Shmi, "I won't lose you the way I lost my mother." They are both these madonna-like figures Anakin is trying desperately to save.
So, Anakin already had issues. Add on top of that the idea that Obi-Wan and Padme had a relationship, or that Anakin at least thinks they did, and it makes this oedipus thing even more explicit. In Anakin's mind Obi-Wan and Padme are together as a mother and father, and he has to kill Obi-Wan to take his place.
I honestly think it's amazing that a blockbuster movie did this. I love Anakin's psychology so much. He's such a mess.