If you need a sign to stay alive, here it is.

writeinspiration: writeinspiration: THIS IS YOUR SIGN. THIS IS A CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR MIND. This is me personally saying, from the bottom of my heart, “It’s okay. You will be okay one day.” You are unique. You are valid. You… Read moreIf you need a sign to stay alive, here it is.

momomomma2: momomomma2: trying to convince people who don’t live around corn that you Do Not Fuck With Corn is such a weird and exhausting conversation like how am i supposed to convince your california ass that something evil is within… Read more

citizen-zero: scarlet00rose: luminarai: listen, I’m not the biggest fan of kids but if a child looks at me then you bet I’m gonna smile back at them. kids deserve to experience the world as a kind and safe place to… Read more

I thought this might be of interest to authors.

meret118: List of British words not widely used in the United States. Lists of words having different meanings in American and British English. List of American words not widely used in the United Kingdom.

Meech

simonalkenmayer: olofahere: simonalkenmayer: n. an obnoxiously timid person, or someone who complains and whines a great deal in order to appear meek, when in fact they are being manipulative. v. 1. to sneak or creep about in a way that… Read moreMeech

steampunkepsilon: bassiter: while looking up 1950s slang, i found the phrase “come on snake, let’s rattle,” which has 2 meanings: asking someone to dance, and challenging someone to a fight and. hhhooooooooo boy does that fact have some Potential Invite… Read more

charlesoberonn: writing-prompt-s: Reincarnation is a known, common, and expected result of death. You are a bounty hunter that specializes in tracking down people who have committed suicide to escape debts or a jail sentence. “It’s a girl!” the doctor exclaimed…. Read more

charlesoberonn: writing-prompt-s: Reincarnation is a known, common, and expected result of death. You are a bounty hunter that specializes in tracking down people who have committed suicide to escape debts or a jail sentence. “It’s a girl!” the doctor exclaimed…. Read more

Awesome Sites and Links for Writers

ghostflowerdreams: Just about every writer out there has several go-to websites that they use when it comes to their writing. Be it for creativity, writer’s block, to put you in the mood or general writing help. These are mine and… Read moreAwesome Sites and Links for Writers

Awesome Sites and Links for Writers

ghostflowerdreams: Just about every writer out there has several go-to websites that they use when it comes to their writing. Be it for creativity, writer’s block, to put you in the mood or general writing help. These are mine and… Read moreAwesome Sites and Links for Writers

“Getting” yourself to write

mikkeneko: epeeblade: wrex-writes: Yesterday, I was trawling iTunes for a decent podcast about writing. After a while, I gave up, because 90% of them talked incessantly about “self-discipline,” “making writing a habit,” “getting your butt in the chair,” “getting yourself… Read more“Getting” yourself to write

“Getting” yourself to write

mikkeneko: epeeblade: wrex-writes: Yesterday, I was trawling iTunes for a decent podcast about writing. After a while, I gave up, because 90% of them talked incessantly about “self-discipline,” “making writing a habit,” “getting your butt in the chair,” “getting yourself… Read more“Getting” yourself to write

Real Talk: Personal Post about My Profession and Depression

At times, my profession, interest, and expertise are unfulfilling and infuriating. This post is real talk, from me to you, one-on-one. This is from the depths of my being. It’s a problem that has been plaguing me for a few… Read moreReal Talk: Personal Post about My Profession and Depression

Real Talk: Personal Post about My Profession and Depression

At times, my profession, interest, and expertise are unfulfilling and infuriating. This post is real talk, from me to you, one-on-one. This is from the depths of my being. It’s a problem that has been plaguing me for a few… Read moreReal Talk: Personal Post about My Profession and Depression

NO. NO. NO. Do not do this. Do not freaking do this. I don’t know who decided to lie to you on this day. But they are lying. Semicolons are ONLY for complete thoughts. If you have a fragment, then… Read more

NO. NO. NO. Do not do this. Do not freaking do this. I don’t know who decided to lie to you on this day. But they are lying. Semicolons are ONLY for complete thoughts. If you have a fragment, then… Read more

Advice: Translating Foreign Language for the Reader

writing-questions-answered: Anonymous asked: Do you have any resources for using minimal foreign language within dialogue and translating it for readers? Translation in fiction shouldn’t rely on end notes, footnotes, or brackets, which disrupt the flow and pull readers out of the… Read moreAdvice: Translating Foreign Language for the Reader

Advice: Translating Foreign Language for the Reader

writing-questions-answered: Anonymous asked: Do you have any resources for using minimal foreign language within dialogue and translating it for readers? Translation in fiction shouldn’t rely on end notes, footnotes, or brackets, which disrupt the flow and pull readers out of the… Read moreAdvice: Translating Foreign Language for the Reader

greatfulldedd: ultrafacts: For any writers: http://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/SFTerms.html For more facts, follow Ultrafacts .

greatfulldedd: ultrafacts: For any writers: http://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/SFTerms.html For more facts, follow Ultrafacts .