Do you ever find yourself over-using the word “run” (or “ran”) in your writing? Try using these words instead:
sprint / sprinted
dash / dashed
dart / darted
bolt / bolted
race / raced
speed / sped
hurry / hurried
jog / jogged
bound / bounded
hustle / hustled
scurry / scurried
tear / tore
rush / rushed
charge / charged
barrel / barreled
zoom / zoomed
scuttle / scuttled
scamper / scampered
book it / booked it
leg it / legged it
sir….
❤️- A happy memory that makes them smile
💙- A sad memory that makes them cry
💛- A memory that makes them feel angry
💚- A memory that makes them feel guilty
💜- A memory about one of their loved ones, happy or sad
💔- A memory that leaves them feeling lonely
❣- A memory that leaves them laughing
💕- A memory about their significant other
💞- A memory about their children
💓- A memory about their friends
💗- A memory about a good deed they did
💖- A memory that made them feel special
💝- A memory that made them feel loved
💘- A memory that gets their heart pounding
💟- Wildcard!!!
Truth
Some of our most useful posts on describing People of Color, all in one place.
Words to Describe Hair
Words to Describe Skin Tone
Describing Asian Eyes
Describing Wide Noses
Describing Undead & Sick Dark Skin
Describing POC and Avoiding Caricatures
Describing Unnatural Skin Tones: Green
Describing Unnatural Skin Tones: Jaundice
Indicating Race of Characters (FAQ Questions #3-4)
Not Indicating Race at All – Note: You Probably Should
Praising Beauty Without Fetishizing
Olive Skin, Race and Ethnicity
Describing Skin as Swarthy (Spoiler alert: it’s sketchy)
Describing East Asian Skin as Porcelain (Spoiler alert: it’s also sketchy)
Describing Skin as Russet (Spoiler alert: it’s alright)
Describing PoC as Exotic (SA: it’s othering)
Describing Skin as Ebony (SA: it’s cliche)
Describing Natural Hair as Cloud-Like (SA: it’s cool)
Describing Black Hair as Unkempt (SA: it’s offensive)
Describing Black Hair as Kinky (SA: it depends)
Describing Skin as “Dark as Night” (SA: it also depends)
Describing Skin as Like Dirt or Soil (SA: See above)
Describing Skin as just “Dark.” (SA: it’s vague)
Describing Black Hair as “Nappy” (SA: it ain’t recommended)
Describing Skin With Food (SA: it’s a no-no)
–WWC
no straight roads writing prompts.
“ the biggest change can come from the most unexpected individual. “
“ if i were you, i would swallow my pride. “
“ they can’t do this to us! it’s not cool! super not cool! “
“ ____… if i could see your face, i’d punch it. “
“ i hate to say this… but i think you might be onto something. “
“ hmm. that is fascinating—your limited aspirations, your misplaced efforts. “
“ your intellect is surprisingly shallow, as everyone else’s is. “
“ you have barely, barely scratched the surface of my brilliance! i am done stopping to your level of idiocy! “
“ you better believe it! i’m not stopping ‘til i claim my fame! “
“ you think you’re better than me?! “
“ we have the force to deal with the likes of you! we fight with order, and you have no place in our system. “
“ if that’s what you stand for, then i want no part of your stupid regiment! “
“ did you have to punch the TV, though? we don’t have money to spend on another one. “
“ our revolution is set on a long and difficult path, so sacrifices must be made for the greater good. “
“ ah, you’re so mean! how could you not take me seriously? look at me! “
“ hey, how about you come down here and face me! “
“ i’m too cute to fight! “
“ aren’t these ones and zeroes wonderful? through them, i can link my feelings with all my fans around the world! “
“ i’ve made up my mind! get out! you’re no longer welcomed here! “
“ why that door sure looks inviting! “
“ i’m just here to receive your apology. come on, i don’t have all day! “
“ you’re always like that, angry only! “
“ you only won because i let you. “
“ okaaaay, i’m sensing a lot of anger here… “
“ you need to speak up! the acoustics here isn’t designed for speech clarity! “
“ i hate you all! i so hate you all! “
“ oh you’re still talking? why don’t you come here and say that to my face! bring it! BRING IT! “
“ hey! i’m crashing your party! hello? ____! “
“ you mess with my troops, you mess with me! “
“ just as i thought, you share none of my artistic perception. “
“ we can save each other, as today, we celebrate your redemption, ____. “
“ open your mind, sink into my gaze, and let yourself be born again! “
“ you do not deserve this. you do not deserve any of this! “
“ you are one of them, ____! you fear me! as you should. “
“ everything is nothing. why should i continue to entertain this void? “
“ ____, i’m sorry. i’m sorry i couldn’t be the person you wanted me to be. “
“ i’m not like you. i wish i was, but i’m not. “
“ you don’t need anyone else to complete you. you complete yourself. “
“ you have always been stronger than me. if anyone can do it, it’s you, ____. “
“ one, i didn’t ask for your admiration. two, take responsibility for your own stupid actions. and three, never have heroes, ____. “
“ never have heroes, ____. believe me, you’ll have fewer disappointments. “
“ did my loyalty mean nothing to you? not even a little bit? “
“ listen here, ____. i don’t give a damn about you, understand? i owe you nothing. “
“ i don’t deserve any hero’s welcome. not after all the things i’ve done. “
I’m not used to share my playlists and there’s enough of them here, but I am so proud of these ones and love how they turned out to be, so I decided to post them. Enjoy? (Requires Spotify account)
The Baptist
The Siren
The Wolf
The Father
Reblog and put in the tags how you read y/n.
Found this on a subreddit and I nearly fucking choked.
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