So, today I made the mistake of going on a writer's group I'm in on Facebook and mentioning how funny I think it is that I, a writer, don't...
[MEDIA] starting in minute 6:22. When I first saw that while playing bioshock infinite I was like. WOOOOOOOOOOW..WTF IS HAPPENING?! I want to...
Hi, I’m new here and I’m writing a fantasy book, but there’s a problem: I don’t really know much about swords and knives and daggers, I need help...
Hi, just wondered what y'all thought about rhymes in fiction. Have been finding that it is becoming a regular thing in my writing, almost a part...
New to the forum and not sure if this topic has been discussed before on this forum. As you are all aware, slang words will have specific meaning...
Hello everyone, As a writing practice, I have decided to describe this tree: [MEDIA] I thought that maybe I could use the verb "rear up" here....
Hello, I'm trying to write about a lady violinist. As she was playing, a few strands fell over her forehead and gently waved. [MEDIA] How...
In Henry Rider: Clown Hunter, magic is literally the force of creation. Once you know how to control it, you can use it to make anything you want,...
Hi! I'm Scott. I'm Canadian, hence the user name "Cdn Writer" ("Scott" was taken) and I've been here a while. Sadly, I've had a serious case of...
When I try writing, one of the things that throws me off a lot is whenever I have an image in my head of a thing, a feeling, etc. of I want to...
"Hey dad, the toilet's clogged!"
Wan. I've read it in so many books, but never said it. "Ooh, you're looking a bit wan. Everything okay?" Nah. Also, I am playing "the half-light"...
I'm writing a fighting scene but I'm in need of some good verbs that help convey the savagery of the fight. Does anyone have some suggestions?
Hi. I'm new here. Just looking for some help on changing up some words in one of my books. The current sentence uses the words eerily beautiful...
Ersatz. It just looks amazing. It's such a pretty word to look at! It means "impostor" and I tried to find some ways to use it in cases where I...
Basically, don't have the money for Oxford English, so can't find it myself. Looking for a list of archaic words that are synonymous with teacher....
Good morning everyone. :superhello: In this scene I would like to know your opinion: With a cheerful smile, ‘Good morning!’ said a young redhead...
As the title suggests, write the famous last words that you think are plausible. (no need to quote anyone, just make one up that you think is...
I like discovering, or rediscovering, words. Thought it might be nice to have a thread to share these words and for others to post their’s too....
I'm writing a scene where John is sitting in the back of a scifi vehicle driven by his friend, Paul. The seating arrangement of the vehicle is...
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