Tips - Blog Posts
Alright.
Instead of whispered, consider:
murmured
mumbled
muttered
breathed
sighed
hissed
mouthed
uttered
intoned
susurrated
purred
said in an undertone
gasped
hinted
said low
said into someone’s ear
said softly
said under one’s breath
said in hushed tones
insinuated
Quick editing tip: Passing time
Hey all, here’s a quick tip about showing the passage of short amounts of time in a scene. I see a lot of beats like this:
She hesitated
He paused
A few seconds later
There was a long silence
He waited for her to answer
She didn’t respond
Instead of telling us there’s a brief moment of silence or pause in your scene, try showing us by creating the feeling that time has passed through action, description, or inner monologue. Here are a few examples.
Before:
“Are you coming or not?”
He waited for her to answer, but she didn’t respond.
“Clare? Did you hear me?”
“Huh?”
After:
“Are you coming or not?”
Clare scrolled through her phone, her face illuminating with a eerie blue glow.
“Clare? Did you hear me?”
“Huh?”
Before:
Jared lingered at the suspect’s front gate. If this guy didn’t answer Jared’s questions, he was screwed.
“Hey you!” a voice shouted. “Get off my property!”
Jared hesitated. Finally, he turned to face the man. “I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
After:
Jared lingered at the suspect’s front gate. If this guy didn’t answer Jared’s questions, he was screwed.
“Hey you!” a voice shouted. “Get off my property!”
Jared patted his holster. He had a gun, but he certainly didn’t want to use it. Taking a deep breath, he turned to face the man. “I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
Not only does creating a pause instead of describing a pause allow your reader to feel the moment more vividly, it gives you a chance to explain what exactly that pause is about. People hesitate, pause, don’t respond, etc. for all kinds of reasons. Give us as much insight as you can into your weird quiet moment.
Of course, you don’t need to do this every single time. Sometimes it’s fine to say “he paused” or “the room was quiet for a moment”—it could be the best choice for that scene. But look back through your draft and see if you’ve used those “telling” descriptions more often than you needed to. If so, try to create the feeling of a pause—perhaps one that gives the reader a bit more information—using these techniques.
Hope this helps!
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Idk who needs to hear this but you don't need "signs" to tell you you're a girl. You don't need it to hurt in your guts either. You can just want to try it, and you should.
In retrospect, many of my memories can be analysed as a sign of being trans. But the key point here is "in retrospect". I didn't see any of that before realising I'm a girl. I didn't even feel dysphoria before realising I didn't want to be masculine.
6 months ago, I just thought I was a good ally with every sign of being cis. If you feel like this and you love trans people and think they're so cool and think being trans is really beautiful, maybe just try new pronouns and a name online. No one who matters will be mad at you for doing it.
Had I seen a post like this, I would've figured myself out 3 years earlier
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Writing tips I know but never use #2
Art is hard, writing especially. You shouldn’t wait for inspiration to hit you, you should sharpen your blades, ready the guns, and hunt the damn thing down. Pin it to the page, and hold it there until it stops struggling. Go outside looking for it, talk to someone random on the bus about their coat, call a friend and ask them what the weirdest experience of their life involving the colour blue is. Hunt inspiration, do not let it hunt you.
Writing tips I know but never use #1
When you have an idea, write it down and stick to it. Doesn’t matter if it’s a tremendously stupid idea, like a microwave that sends food through time. Write the first chapter, where Napoleon receives a microwave home dinner which determines the outcome of the battle of Waterloo. The point is that you write it, and finish it. Even if you will never let it see the light of day, it is something that you can look at later to find the story you want to write.
Commit to an idea, however weird, and see it through. It will be very valuable in the long run.
Hi, you may or may not know i have austim with a possessing disorder as well as being diagnosed with adhd and dyspraxia, this means I have coordination issues and very little patiences for things when they don't go my way for the first time at least for me.
I've recently started to get more into makeup and I enjoy bold looks am I very good at them no but I enjoy them, I'm asking for any tips for eyeliner and wings as I don't wanna go and buy some liquid eyeliner as I have some of the gel pencil ones however I'm struggling to get a nice wing I have managed to sort of do one on one eye by drawing a line on my eye and useing some makeup remover to swip it into a nice sharp line but was unable to get similar results on the other eye.
Tips and help would be most appreciated
Hey, so I need some help I need a podcast that's not boring about politics and that's upto date and explains it in depth but not over complicated. I've tried finding some but I find them all boring to listen to, so a recommendation for a UK podcasts on politics that's fun to listen to and engageing for someone with adhd would be extremely helpful.
Thxs
Just to make a point, every time I finished a panel of this I would export it as a PNG on the perceptual setting and use it as a color reference for the next panel
IT'S BAD
PLEASE CHECK YOUR COLOR SETTINGS
EDIT: If you're still having problems, it might help to switch from "Save/Save as" to "Export (as a) Single Layer". Just. Make SURE the box labeled "Expression Color" is set to RGB. I've been messing with this all day, and it looks like this combination of settings will allow exported PNGs to maintain their colors perfectly. To you. So far both Discord and Toyhouse still only display desaturated images and I cannot for the life of me figure out why
Guys help, I'm so stupid. I'm just learning how to do digital art after being traditional for so long. Keep in mind IM STUPID AND DON'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING. Like y is it so hard???? Give me tips plzzzz I've been crying myself sleep pout this
Prague: Continuing…
In Prague, it’s beautiful everywhere and you will enjoy walking! Even if you could easily spend a whole week in the city, I had enough of three days. The morning I arrived, I dropped my backpack immediately and I crossed Charles Bridge to go see Prague Castle in Lesser Town. Since I’m more of an outside person than a museum person, I spent the whole day walking in the small streets around the castle and I came back in the Old Town Square to eat. You’re going to love those buildings which are representatives of Gothic architecture (like the astronomical clock) and I suggest you try to find David Cerny’s controversial sculptures hidden in the city! Unfortunately, I only had one day of sun and it was raining on the second day, but that didn’t stop me from renting a bike to ride along the Vltava River and reach the New Town to see the dancing building. I also went to Petrin Hill for fresh air and since I had a little extra time on the third day, I took a train to go see the Sedlec ossuary in Kutna Hora. It’s worth it if you’ve never seen so many human skeletons, but the journey was a little long for such a short visit. Prague is definitely a must-see city and you don’t even have to plan your stay before going there; just walk the streets and you’ll see great things everywhere!
“I almost decided to stay in Prague forever” Alexia mentioned in one of her Instagram posts, check it out @me.myself.and.a.backpack.
Alexia traveled around in Europe during the summer of 2014 and she is studying master in Pharmaceutical Science not Medicine! :D
Thank you so much Alexia for sharing your experience in Prague! Please join her journey on Instagram and have a splendid weekend!
Prague our next destination for interrailingescapes2015
Lets take you to the beautiful fairy tale and cultural city of Prague located in the center of Czech Republic. The city comprises of 10.28 million inhabitants, and covers an area of 78 866 square km, The temperature in prague for summer can vary from 24 degree centigrade to 30 degree centigrade, but the nights are cold and can be up to 15 degree centigrade. The beautiful old city offers everything from theater, museums, sightseeing, historical places to bars and restaurants, The city depicts the true bohemian lifestyle. Never the less the nightlife in prague has everything that vacationers are looking forward to. The city has a well developed metro system that makes it easier to move around, if you do not want to pay those extra bucks for taxi. One of the wonder of city is that you can almost reach all the must see by foot. Prague is bustled with tourist 365 days a year, visit the famous places like the prague castle, Old town, Letna Park, Jazz boat are a few must see for Prague. Stay tuned, we might have a little surprise for you in Prauge!! :D
Teufelsberg: “Berlin as a little island of dreams”
If you are getting tired of city life has to offer, that this route of Interraling begins with (we are coming to more warm and fuzzy beaches later on, stay tuned). Teugelsberg is the perfect expedition to do and experience an extraordinary perspective of Berlin. Teugelsberg is an old spy facility, located in the west part of Berlin, whereas the facility is build upon an artificial height in Grunewald. The top of the height is 120.1 meter above the sea level, making it Berlin’s highest point. And the spy facility with its towers makes the view exceptional. To get there you will have to take the metro out to west Berlin and walk for 20 minutes but it is totally worth it! You can walk around in this old and abandon spy place and go up to the towers and experience the most incredible view over Berlin. And as our interview person said “Berlin looks like a little island of dreams” since berlin is surrounded with its green forest. You think that Berlin is an on going city that never ends, but up here you can see the city in a new perspective. Great excursion to do with your friends or family!
Next destination will be revealed tomorrow! Stay cool!!
Cool activity in Berlin to add to your checklist, for free!
Visiting Berlin is challenging in terms of picking activities since you have so many cool places to chose between fitting your interrailing checklist. Although, one that we find as a really good option is the former airport Tempelhof which nowadays functions as a public park. The airport itself closed down year 2008 and has a eventful history being for example the most important airport for the Nazis during Second World War. Today the field is a perfect spot for relaxing, barbequing or inline skating, doing all this at an old airport creates a unique atmosphere. Aaand, best of all, for free of course!
Kimshi Princess: Best Korean Food in Berlin!
As you can see we and Berlin are into the asian food culture. Kimshi Princess is known for their Kimshi, which is a korean dish made with cut cabbage, radish, and scallions and a seasoned paste of red pepper, garlic, ginger, sugar, and fish sauce, salted shrimp, or kelp powder. It is a easy going food to do yourself just chop the vegetables and add some more ingredients and it will get pickled in over some days. But if you are on your traveling journey to experience authentic food and local restaurants, Kimshi Princess is the perfect place to eat! Kimshi Princess is located in Kreuzberg, Skalitzer Strasse 36 / Manteuffelstrasse. Whereas you can explore and experience a lot of local bars and restaurants. The restaurant also serve korean barbecue, as you can see in the pictures, they put the grill on the table and the meat and the belonging vegetables with the korean seasoning is delicious! If you are into that, otherwise you have to try it! The meat can be decided to be beef, pork, chicken, seafood or vegetarian, so it is a place for everyone!
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Berlin's best Spring Rolls!
Do you love vietnamese food just as much as we do? Then you really have to visit Monsieur Vuong. Located in Mitte, a pulsing neighborhood, which is full of bars, restaurants, shopping and sweet locals, makes it a perfect place to eat lunch or dinner, we specially recommend their vietnamese fresh or fried spring rolls. The restaurants continuously change the daily meny, so they do always have really fresh groceries. And if you are not so familiar with vietnamese food it is always good to order the chef’s choice. The dishes is even divided in a full or half dish, which makes it possible to combine more than one dish or even share with your friends, so you experience as much as possible! Except of the spring rolls they have a lot of different Vietnamese food, such as soups, wok, special drinks and more! But all with the touch and style of Monsieur Vuong. Try it out, it’s fantastic!
P.S. It is not possible to order a table, so if you are more than 4 people you probably should visit it not during the prime-time, hence the waiting for a table can take a while, BUT! It is still worth it!. For more information, please visit Monsieur Vuong.
All interrailers, next up is Berlin!
Often referred to as the capital of culture in Europe, with a unique history this city is definitely one of the top destinations on your interrailing vacation! With the 25-years anniversary, 2014, to the fall of the Berlin Wall in close memory this event is the most significant in German history and not least for the development of the city. Today the city is a cultural bomb and it is rather you own time limit and imagination that sets boundaries. Whether you want history, shopping, art, food, sports, clubbing or fun activities this city has all opportunities. So don't miss out our upcoming posts of Berlin to learn more about this city until your next interrailing vacation. Enjoy!
Escape by bike in Amsterdam!
As told in the previous post, bicycling is one of the most effective and experience filled ways of taking you forth in the city of Amsterdam. There is a lot of bike renting places in the city and all of them can give you the tour that suits you! And of course you may draw your own tour in order to fulfill your preferable targets! There is many old churches to discover and neighbourhoods with genuine bar, restaurants and clubs to visit and enjoy. A preferable district to visit, if you prefer to escape from the typical tourism districts, is Jordaan and De Pijp, these areas flourish with bars, cafés and restaurants whereas most of the locals hang out.
For further information please visit likealocalguide.
King's Day: 27th of April
King´s day or formerly called Queen’s day is a open air event in Amsterdam where the whole city celebrate and honour the Dutch Royal family by dressing and decorating everything in orange to show the pride of the “House of Orange-Nassau”. The date for this event may change slightly from year to year, but in 2015 the date is 27th of April! In the spirit of Amsterdam tradition, whereas the city was build upon trading, the streets also turns into The Vrijmarkt (literally ‘free market’), which gives everyone and specially their mothers the chance to sell, bargain and trade in the streets and parks of Amsterdam. This creates one of the largest flea market in the world. You can’t miss this! During this event the whole city is filled with great activities, since the flea market and festivities are ongoing, the gridlock traffic makes it difficult to get around by car. We suggest to rent bikes, not only during this event but also when you are visiting during another period, since the city is very bike friendly! Another way of taking you through the mass of people is of course by the channels! The channel boats are also decorated in orange and the celebrity goes on the boats as well. And you can take part of the festival by watching the whole spectacular event from the boats!
Amstel Botel: The boat Hotel
Amstel Botel is a unique hotel that offers simply-furnished rooms on a boat in the center of Amsterdam. Amstel Botel is located on the River IJ and includes a bar and is just within 10 minutes of the central station. Every room has either land or views over the River IJ, with private bathroom that has the needed accessories. A continental and English-style breakfast buffet is served each morning with sausages, eggs and other warm dishes, which is a great way to start the day for travellers living on a tight budget. To find out more, click here.
Prices from: 93 € for 2 people.
Heart Hotel Amsterdam
Heart Hotel Amsterdam is a hostel located in the Red light district and is just a few minutes away from the central station. This hostel has everything you need close by: nightclubs, cinemas, shopping centers and Amsterdam’s main attractions. At the hostel you will find good beds, with own personal safety and electric socket. There is a 24-hour reception, with friendly staff that makes sure the necessary inquiries are provided. To find out more click here
Prices from: 20 € pr. person
Welcome to InterRailing Escapes 2015!
Welcome to be a part of our journey of exploring the hidden escapes of Europe! Travelling by train, exploring new cities and cultures within Europe is a perfect way to spend your vacation. The combination of a flexible way to travel, unique experiences and very budget oriented makes this a popular option when deciding the next vacation. We (Alexander, Jonatan, Oskar, Saba) are of course very happy that you are visiting our blog. Together we will offer great inspiration for you when searching for accommodation, restaurants and fun activities. By posting information about twelve cities all over Europe we will provide you with all the information and inspiration you need to explore the hidden escapes of Europe! Stay tuned for new blog posts, enjoy!
a list of small study tips
these are small things you can add to your day to be 10% more productive with the estimated time it’ll take! these are things i do (or try to do) most days. they’re small enough to feel manageable, and i for sure don’t use all of them but i find that when i use at least 2-3 in a day i feel a lot better about the material.
retype notes in google docs (10-15 min/1 hour lecture)
Utilize pomodoro technique for at least one subject (25 min work/5 min break. total 30 min)
Look over notes before class (5 min)
Look over notes after class (5 min)
Make notecard summary after class (i find this one especially useful for calculus!) (10 min/notecard)
Explain short concept to a friend (10 min max)
write down to-do list of tasks (5 min)
Go over concepts in your head on your walk to class (absolute FAVORITE because of my daily calculus quizzes within the first 10 minutes of class) (as long as your walk is!)
i hope these are helpful, i need to learn more small tips myself too 😊
PLEASEE PLEASE GIVE ME TIPSS WTHHHHHHHHH I NEED TO BE BETTER AT BODY PRACTICE