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The fuck are you supposed to do with the semicolon ; ?

We’ve discussed the comma and the dash brothers—finally, the time has come for the less sexy relative: the semicolon. But how do we use it?

1. To link two related independent sentences

He didn’t believe in fate; she made him reconsider.

The forest was silent; even the wind held its breath.

Slap a semicolon between two complete sentences that are closely related but not joined by a coordinating conjunction (like and, but, or so). This creates a subtle pause—somewhere between a comma and a period—and it shows the relationship between the two sentences.

2. To separate items in a complex list

She packed her bags with care: a red silk dress, delicate and expensive; an old photograph, creased and faded; and a knife, sharp as her resolve.

As you can see, semicolons help with clarity. If the items in your list already contain commas, use semicolons to avoid confusion.

3.  To balance contrast or comparison

He spoke in riddles; she answered in truths.

The sun warmed their backs; the storm waited ahead.

Here we have a slightly sexier use of semicolons. They can elegantly balance two ideas that contrast or reflect one another.

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Reblog if you’re grateful for your commenters <3

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Daily habits in writing, no matter how small, can always add up to something so much bigger. Meet yourself where you're at and know that even a few words a day will one day lead you to a completed project. You got this!!

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10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

While lethal injuries often take center stage, non-lethal injuries can create lasting effects on characters, shaping their journeys in unique ways. If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain during a scene, here are some ideas: 

Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility, forcing characters to adapt their plans and experience frustration as they navigate their environment.

Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult and create tension, especially during action scenes, where every breath becomes a reminder of vulnerability.

Concussion

This brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment and creating a sense of unpredictability in their actions.

Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills, causing frustration and emphasizing a character’s dependence on their hands.

Road Rash

The raw, painful skin resulting from a fall can symbolize struggle and endurance, highlighting a character's resilience in the face of physical hardship.

Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation.

Deep Laceration

A cut that requires stitches can evoke visceral imagery and tension, especially if the character has to navigate their surroundings while in pain.

Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma, serving as a physical reminder of a character’s past mistakes or battles.

Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, providing an opportunity for characters to experience frustration or the need to lean on others for support.

Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted, highlighting their struggle to adapt and overcome.

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i need ppl to follow

heyyyyyy i love talking about writing on tumblr but my dash is always dead. i'm gonna hurl this post out into the void and hope it comes back with some cool blogs i have stuff in common with. so hit rb if you:

consider yourself a writeblr / bookblr (idk if that's a word)

like mystery/thriller and sci fi

post progress on your writing

post about books you're reading

orrrrr if you're a fan of Xfiles, BTVS, Sherlock Holmes, Twin Peaks, or similar :)

about me: i'm a queer writer working on my first novel which is an adult steampunk mystery, just started a new draft of it :) and i like to complain about it

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I have not posted an update on my writing in a little bit. So, here we go! I had work this morning and so, I took a little bit of time to write a little. When I’m at work, I’m in my own head, only thinking of writing or playing animal crossing….and more writing.

I hope your projects are going well. I intend to push my document to 100k words perhaps. We shall see.

Happy Writing!

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Oh hey it happened again

Here ya go, champs

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i always forget how much of a hell getting up in the morning during the cold months is until im trying to get dressed taking frost damage like ough augh ugha oagh uagh

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This is me. Kinda jealous of all the writers who can write quickly because I can't.

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pspsps listen writers the site is kind of ugly but wordhippo is genuinely the best thesaurus i have been able to find 10/10 fuck all the other ones

it has far more synonyms. it always has the context/definition I’m looking for. and you can even search for short common phrases and vulgar words. and a fuck ton more.

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Sorry if I boop anyone too many times! I have a horrible memory and horrible anxiety so it goes like: Boop's a blog. Yay :D. Sees them again after some scrolling on my feed. Did I boop them already? I think I did. moves on. Wait! But what if I didn't ! I feel bad now! :O Rapid fire scrolls back up. Boops. There all good!

~Repeats cycle for eternity~

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"kill them with kindness" WRONG boop

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I just wanted to say that I love your pfp and your blog is just so beautiful and comfy. I hope you have a day as wonderful as you are :]

- @hug-anon

Awwwww thank you that's so sweet! I hope your day is cheer and bright as well! 😁🌻

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My cat is ready for Halloween ♡