How To Write A Fight Scene (Rebloggable Version)

A light for those who need it in times of darkness.

I got my major fandoms in here holding a beacon of light for anyone who needs it in times of sadness and despair  I wish I had a chance to fit a few more fandoms in.

African deities 

I Promise I’m Not a Murderer: The Story of a Researching Writer

Quirky

I’ve mentioned before that one of my favorite things about character development is figuring out the smallest tidbits of a character, something insignificant that shapes a person in a roundabout way. Characters should never be hindered by their quirks of course, but I like recognizing characters by one or two things they always seem to do. And I have a new favorite that I only just realized.

Feidhelm, one of the mc’s in my changeling story, falls asleep to the sound of conversation. Unless he is directly involved or benefits from said conversation, and he knows not to do this when a situation is dire, the sound of people talking and the rise and fall of their voices serves as a lullaby. He does it with people speaking around him, when a TV is going off, or even during a live human performance. His favorite voice to fall asleep to is Kyran’s, because when he’s not talking to his half elf brother directly, Kyran’s voice is a pleasant and comforting thing to hear. To some if comes off as incredibly rude, and I would too if someone was like that in real life, but I like the bit of inside info. 

Getting a Handle on Guns

Anonymous asked: Do you have any posts on how to show a gunshot wound? I saw your sword fighting reblog and I’m stuck in my story because I don’t want to put out any bad information.

Let's use APOSTROPHES correctly :D

So, as the title shows, it’s time we have a little lesson on apostrophes in general. We could all use it ;)

(Sorry about the LONG post. Whenever I put it under “Read More” the article no longer appears.)

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Rule 1

Use the apostrophe with contractions. The apostrophe is always placed at the spot where the letter(s) has been removed.

Examples: don’t, isn’t  You’re right.  She’s a great teacher.

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Rule 2

Use the apostrophe to show possession. Place the apostrophe before the s to show singular possession.

Examples: one boy’s hat one woman’s hat  one actress’s hat  one child’s hat  Ms. Chang’s house

NOTE: Although names ending in s or an s sound are not required to have the second sadded in possessive form, it is preferred.

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Examples: Mr. Jones’s golf clubs Texas’s weather  Ms. Straus’s daughter Jose Sanchez’s artwork  Dr. Hastings’s appointment (name is Hastings) Mrs. Lees’s books (name is Lees)

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Rule 3

Use the apostrophe where the noun that should follow is implied.

Example: This was his father’s, not his, jacket.

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Rule 4

To show plural possession, make the noun plural first. Then immediately use the apostrophe.

Examples: two boys’ hats two women’s hats  two actresses’ hats two children’s hats  the Changs’ house the Joneses’ golf clubs  the Strauses’ daughter the Sanchezes’ artwork  the Hastingses’ appointment  the Leeses’ books

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Rule 5

Do not use an apostrophe for the plural of a name.

Examples: We visited the Sanchezes in Los Angeles. The Changs have two cats and a dog.

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Rule 6

With a singular compound noun, show possession with ’s at the end of the word.

Example: my mother-in-law’s hat

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Rule 7

If the compound noun is plural, form the plural first and then use the apostrophe.

Example:  my two brothers-in-law’s hats

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Rule 8

Use the apostrophe and s after the second name only if two people possess the same item.

Examples: Cesar and Maribel’s home is constructed of redwood. Cesar’s and Maribel’s job contracts will be renewed next year. Indicates separate ownership. Cesar and Maribel’s job contracts will be renewed next year. Indicates joint ownership of more than one contract.

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Rule 9

Never use an apostrophe with possessive pronouns: his, hers, its, theirs, ours, yours, whose. They already show possession so they do not require an apostrophe.

Correct: This book is hers, not yours.

Incorrect: Sincerely your’s.

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Rule 10

The only time an apostrophe is used for it’s is when it is a contraction for it is or it has.

Examples: It’s a nice day. It’s your right to refuse the invitation. It’s been great getting to know you.

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Rule 11

The plurals for capital letters and numbers used as nouns are not formed with apostrophes.

Examples: She consulted with three M.D.s. BUT She went to three M.D.s’ offices. The apostrophe is needed here to show plural possessive. She learned her ABCs. the 1990s not the 1990’s the ’90s or the mid-’70s not the ‘90’s or the mid-‘70’s She learned her times tables for 6s and 7s.

Exception: Use apostrophes with capital letters and numbers when the meaning would be unclear otherwise.

Examples: Please dot your i’s. You don’t mean is. Ted couldn’t distinguish between his 6’s and 0’s.  You need to use the apostrophe to indicate the plural of zero or it will look like the word Os. To be consistent within a sentence, you would also use the apostrophe to indicate the plural of6’s.

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Rule 12

Use the possessive case in front of a gerund (-ing word).

Examples: Alex’s skating was a joy to behold. This does not stop Joan’s inspecting of our facilities next Thursday.

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Rule 13

If the gerund has a pronoun in front of it, use the possessive form of that pronoun.

Examples: I appreciate your inviting me to dinner. I appreciated his working with me to resolve the conflict.

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A dramatic Shakespearean response to every situation

Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), J.C. Staff, Funimation Entertainment