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so i uhh might have almost cried at work

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my favorite part of eating popcorn is when you have to stick a whole hand into your mouth to remove the shard of popcorn shell that has become permanently embedded in your gums

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waw just like tumblr fr

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it’s all fun and games being the dyke that can drive until no one else can host either

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I love watching dvds... bc the little commercials beforehand will be like "coming to you spring 2008!" like man. I can't wait for 2008

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range anxiety but it’s my chronically ill body, not a chevy bolt

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5 Tiny Writing Tips That Aren’t Talked About Enough (but work for me)

These are some lowkey underrated tips I’ve seen floating around writing communities — the kind that don’t get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.

1. Put “he/she/they” at the start of the sentence less often.

Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of

“She walked to the window,”

try

“The window creaked open under her touch.”

Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.

2. Don’t describe everything — describe what matters.

Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2–3 objects that say something.

“A half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the table”

sets a way stronger tone than

“There was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.”

3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.

Instead of:

"I'm fine," she said.

Try:

"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.

It helps shows emotion, and movement.

4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.

No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird — future you will thank you for at least something to edit.

5. When stuck, ask: “What’s the most fun thing that could happen next?”

Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesn’t have to stay — but chasing excitement can blast through writer’s block and give you ideas you actually want to write.

What’s a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! 🍒

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ohh yeah im a real piece of shit 👍 job please

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god i love when casual/slice-of-life media explores really complicated real-world issues in nuanced ways while still remaining fun and charming

like, oh, we're talking about traumatic brain injuries and how they affect people and their loved ones now? in a nuanced and respectful manner, with genuine emotion and character growth? and there are no issues with pacing or tone? fine, take my money

(absolutely did not anticipate that when i started reading a slice-of-life xianxia parody lmao, you find great writing in the most unexpected places sometimes)

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i love when fic writers who have clearly never tried any kind of alcohol in their lives try to write someone drinking bc they're always like

"he ordered a tall glass of hard liquor. after three large glasses he was feeling tipsy" like babygirl i can't be sure but i think u just sent this man to the hospital

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did you see my one and only post teehee

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mmm legumes