#adding to the collection

[uhhh-ghouls007]

Request from @anonnim , I love gay people!

[adimouze]

i need him so much i need him to take me to a secondary location and do me into pieces until neither of us can walk and i need him to be wearing the suit while he does it but yeah sure we can be teammates in one car if i can suck his dick while he drives yes perfect hehe can do it on my car too the rb19 one not the stupid rb20 one rocky would be perfect yes when will this stupid interview end i need him right now wait are they talking to me oh right yes can't wait to be teammates in the same car again

[collectwthme]

recent miffy things :) 💕

[forzaroscoe]

pookie found in the mailbox 💌

[djarrex]

look what my husband got me 👀

[rinnieeebaebee]

and anothah one

[ayuamarca25]

Sooo, welcome 🖤

[throathole]

[sicktember]

Hey! I posted my fic a little early, but now I can't add it to the collection. I look for Sicktember2024 at the "add to collection" box and the collection does not appear there. Am I doing something wrong?

Hi there! This actually happened to a lot of people last year as well, and so we mentioned it in the FAQs:

[In the ‘add to collection’ spot] you will type,  Sicktember_2024  (It should auto-fill for you to make a selection. However if it doesn’t, you can type the name of the collection into the bar- exactly as you see it here- and it will still post appropriately.) 

As long as you type the collection in as shown above you should be good to go regardless of if it auto-fills or not!

Hope this helps!

[disabled-dragoon]

Would it be too on the nose to have this tattooed somewhere on my body

[ID: A yellow sign with black writing reading "Out of Order" on a white background. /end ID]

[greveins]

Weewwww sa

Where

Where

Tangled fair the lady with the auburn hair

Frisking freely down the road the grassy sorrows of all Condone

Fire breathing do deny my mystic spells will surely die

Must all end in the tragic outlast the many things that do

TBD….

[collectwthme]

[azolitmin]

[iciisie]

Saw that Archie panel and knew it had to be these 2 divas

[collectwthme]

more sanrio finds recently

[chimneysmom]

Adding to the collection of writing tips….

Overused Words in Writing & How to Avoid Them

We’ve all got our comfort words—those trusty adjectives, verbs, or phrases we lean on like a crutch. But when certain words show up too often, they lose their impact, leaving your writing feeling repetitive or uninspired.

1. “Very” and Its Cousins

Why It’s Overused: It’s easy to tack on “very” for emphasis, but it’s vague and doesn’t pull its weight.

Instead of: “She was very tired.” Try: “She was exhausted.” / “She dragged her feet like lead weights.”

💡 Tip: Use precise, vivid descriptions rather than vague intensifiers.

2. “Looked” and “Saw”

Why It’s Overused: It’s functional but flat, and it often tells instead of shows.

Instead of: “He looked at her in disbelief.” Try: “His eyebrows shot up, his lips parting as if words had failed him.”

💡 Tip: Focus on body language or sensory details instead of relying on generic verbs.

3. “Suddenly”

Why It’s Overused: It’s often used to create surprise, but it tells readers how to feel instead of letting the scene deliver the shock.

Instead of: “Suddenly, the door slammed shut.” Try: “The door slammed shut, the sound ricocheting through the empty room.”

💡 Tip: Let the action or pacing create urgency without needing to announce it.

4. “Said” (When Overdone or Misused)

Why It’s Overused: While “said” is often invisible and functional, using it in every dialogue tag can feel robotic.

Instead of: “I can’t believe it,” she said. “Me neither,” he said. Try: Replace with an action: “I can’t believe it.” She ran a hand through her hair, pacing. “Me neither.” He leaned against the counter, arms crossed.

💡 Tip: Don’t ditch “said” entirely; just mix it up with context clues or action beats.

5. “Felt”

Why It’s Overused: It’s a shortcut that tells instead of showing emotions.

Instead of: “She felt nervous.” Try: “Her palms slicked with sweat, and she couldn’t stop her leg from bouncing.”

💡 Tip: Let readers infer emotions through sensory details or behavior.

6. “Really” and “Actually”

Why It’s Overused: They add little to your sentences and can dilute the impact of stronger words.

Instead of: “I really don’t think that’s a good idea.” Try: “I don’t think that’s a good idea.”

💡 Tip: If a sentence works without these words, cut them.

7. “Walked” or “Ran”

Why It’s Overused: These are go-to movement words, but they can feel bland when used repeatedly.

Instead of: “He walked into the room.” Try: “He strolled in like he owned the place.” / “He shuffled in, avoiding everyone’s eyes.”

💡 Tip: Use verbs that convey mood, speed, or attitude.

8. “Just”

Why It’s Overused: It sneaks into sentences unnecessarily, weakening your prose.

Instead of: “I just wanted to say I’m sorry.” Try: “I wanted to say I’m sorry.”

💡 Tip: Delete “just” unless it adds essential nuance.

9. “Thought”

Why It’s Overused: It tells readers what a character is thinking instead of showing it through internal dialogue or action.

Instead of: “She thought he might be lying.” Try: “His story didn’t add up. The timelines didn’t match, and he wouldn’t meet her eyes.”

💡 Tip: Immerse readers in the character’s perspective without announcing their thoughts.

10. “Nice” and Other Vague Adjectives

Why It’s Overused: It’s generic and doesn’t give readers a clear picture.

Instead of: “He was a nice guy.” Try: “He always remembered her coffee order and held the door open, even when his arms were full.”

💡 Tip: Show qualities through actions instead of relying on vague descriptors.

Final Tips for Avoiding Overused Words:

1. Use a thesaurus wisely: Swap overused words for synonyms, but stay true to your character’s voice and the scene’s tone.

2. Read your work aloud: You’ll catch repetitive patterns and clunky phrases more easily.

3. Edit in layers: Focus on eliminating overused words during your second or third pass, not your first draft.