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I find many "tools" to help writers as I read and research. I keep a folder on my hard drive to file them as I find them. I want to share some of my "finds" with other writers.
Researching writing tips and hints leads to more information than I could include in one article, but I want to share at least some of the ideas I have discovered.
10 Words or Phrases spoken or written incorrectly
(source Grammarly.com)
1. Suposably should be supposedly
2. For all intensive purposes should be for all intents and purposes
3. Irregardless should be regardless
4. I could care less should be I couldn’t care less.
5. Expresso should be espresso
6. Pacifically should be specifically
7. Ex cetera should be et cetera.
8. I seen it should be I saw it.
9. Of upmost importance should be of utmost importance.
10. I need to lay down should be I need to lie down.
Those are just 10 of many words or phrases that are used incorrectly.
Tips for Writing Historical Fiction from Tessa Afshar
1. Don’t misplace your sense of Humor.
2. Love the period of which you’re writing.
3. Know the period of which you’re writing.
4. Watch for anachronisms (things or actions that were not present during that period of history).
Facial Expressions from Bryn Donovan
EYES/BROWS
his eyes widened
her eyes went round
her eyelids drooped
his eyes narrowed
his eyes lit up
his eyes darted
he squinted
she blinked
her eyes twinkled
his eyes gleamed
her eyes sparkled
his eyes flashed
his eyes glinted
his eyes burned with…
her eyes blazed with…
her eyes sparked with…
her eyes flickered with…
_____ glowed in his eyes
the corners of his eyes crinkled
she rolled her eyes
he looked heavenward
she glanced up to the ceiling
she winked
tears filled her eyes
his eyes welled up
her eyes swam with tears
his eyes flooded with tears
her eyes were wet
his eyes glistened
tears shimmered in her eyes
tears shone in his eyes
her eyes were glossy
he was fighting back tears
tears ran down her cheeks
his eyes closed
she squeezed her eyes shut
he shut his eyes
his lashes fluttered
she batted her lashes
his brows knitted
her forehead creased
his forehead furrowed
her forehead puckered
a line appeared between her brows
his brows drew together
her brows snapped together
his eyebrows rose
she raised a brow
he lifted an eyebrow
his eyebrows waggled
she gave him a once-over
he sized her up
her eyes bored into him
she took in the sight of…
he glared
she peered
he gazed
she glanced
he stared
she scrutinized
he studied
she gaped
he observed
she surveyed
he gawked
he leered
his pupils (were) dilated
her pupils were huge
his pupils flared
NOSE
her nose crinkled
his nose wrinkled
she sneered
his nostrils flared
she stuck her nose in the air
he sniffed
she sniffled
MOUTH
she smiled
he smirked
she grinned
he simpered
she beamed
her mouth curved into a smile
the corners of his mouth turned up
the corner of her mouth quirked up
a corner of his mouth lifted
his mouth twitched
he gave a half-smile
she gave a lopsided grin
his mouth twisted
he plastered a smile on his face
she forced a smile
he faked a smile
her smile faded
his smile slipped
he pursed his lips
she pouted
his mouth snapped shut
her mouth set in a hard line
he pressed his lips together
she bit her lip
he drew his lower lip between his teeth
she nibbled on her bottom lip
he chewed on his bottom lip
his jaw set
her jaw clenched
his jaw tightened
a muscle in her jaw twitched
he ground his jaw
he snarled/his lips drew back in a snarl
her mouth fell open
his jaw dropped
her jaw went slack
he gritted his teeth
she gnashed her teeth
her lower lip trembled
his lower lip quivered
SKIN
she paled
he blanched
she went white
the color drained out of his face
his face reddened
her cheeks turned pink
his face flushed
she blushed
he turned red
she turned scarlet
he turned crimson
a flush crept up her face
WHOLE FACE, etc.
he screwed up his face
she scrunched up her face
he grimaced
she winced
she gave him a dirty look
he frowned
she scowled
he glowered
her whole face lit up
she brightened
his face went blank
her face contorted
his face twisted
her expression closed up
his expression dulled
her expression hardened
she went poker-faced
a vein popped out in his neck
awe transformed his face
fear crossed her face
sadness clouded his features
terror overtook his face
recognition dawned on her face
A Few Words to Use Rather than “Very”
very noisy - use - deafening
very often - use - frequently
very old - use - ancient
very old-fashioned - use - archaic
very open - use - transparent
very painful - use - excruciating
very pale - use - ashen
very perfect - use - flawless
very poor - use - destitute
very powerful - use - compelling
very pretty - use - beautiful
very quick - use - rapid
very quiet - use - hushed
very rainy - use - pouring
very simple - use - basic
very shy - use - timid
very sharp - use - keen
very serious - use - grave
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Bits 'n, pieces of writing advice.
It made me happy to the read the following text which I copy from the above article. Best-selling author Debbie Macomber, in Writer's Digest, January 2017, states the key to success: "It doesn't matter how many degrees you have. It doesn't matter if you barely graduated high school like I did -- even married as a teenage. The key to success in any field is passion."
It attracted me mainly because I am one whose formal academic qualifications are nothing to boast about, but I have passion for poetry and literature and I spent years self-educating me through reading books and a host of dictionaries.
From the reviews I receive for my work, I have become confident that it is passion that counts and not a string of degrees that one tags behind his name.
I am very happy to have come across this piece of most interesting information.
Raghav R
I'm so glad you found something that you enjoyed.
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Thanks a lot for these interesting advice.Indeed there are some rules to follow in writing different topic categories.The purpose is to be in a continual improvement and to try to achieve a perfect work emanating from the best of ourselves as freelance writers to offer to readers.
You are welcome.
Thank you for joining me again. Keep writing and keep learning.
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