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so, now it's like this... I am writing a story, the prologue is being written atm but done in my head, first chapter done and second in writing prgress as well... but I have no motivation what so ever to write... even tho I want to write...
anyone got an idea how I could continue writing?
I feel like I just need a reason to write but... OTL
so, now it's like this... I am writing a story, the prologue is being written atm but done in my head, first chapter done and second in writing prgress as well... but I have no motivation what so ever to write... even tho I want to write...
anyone got an idea how I could continue writing?
I feel like I just need a reason to write but... OTL
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so, now it's like this... I am writing a story, the prologue is being written atm but done in my head, first chapter done and second in writing prgress as well... but I have no motivation what so ever to write... even tho I want to write...
anyone got an idea how I could continue writing?
I feel like I just need a reason to write but... OTL
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I always have the same problem... D:
Re-reading my favorite books (and looking up music lyrics) somewhat motivates me again though~
@Haddy >____< Okies, okies thanks
I tried adding some Jewish themes, but I'll try to add some about the Nazis then
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so, now it's like this... I am writing a story, the prologue is being written atm but done in my head, first chapter done and second in writing prgress as well... but I have no motivation what so ever to write... even tho I want to write...
anyone got an idea how I could continue writing?
I feel like I just need a reason to write but... OTL
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I always have the same problem... D:
Re-reading my favorite books (and looking up music lyrics) somewhat motivates me again though~
@Haddy >____< Okies, okies thanks
I tried adding some Jewish themes, but I'll try to add some about the Nazis then
Well, it all depends on the atmosphere you're trying to create. If it's one of uneasiness and suspense, you could refer to his footsteps echoing down the hallway, giving the impression that he's being followed. If you're talking about action, then you could say that he ran down the hallway with quick, hurried steps, shoes scraping against the carpet (if there is one). If you're talking about loneliness, you can emphasize on how empty the hallway is. It goes on and on. Why don't you give me an example of an atmosphere you want to create and I'll try it out.
Oh, and if you're talking about replacing "walked" with another verb, there are literally hundreds of different words you can replace it with. For example, "paced" gives a sense of a uniform walking speed, which may translate to determination. "Pranced" translates to happiness. "Trudged" translates to dread. "Ambled" translates to carefreeness.
Oh, and if you're talking about replacing "walked" with another verb, there are literally hundreds of different words you can replace it with. For example, "paced" gives a sense of a uniform walking speed, which may translate to determination. "Pranced" translates to happiness. "Trudged" translates to dread. "Ambled" translates to carefreeness.
Hmm, a toughie.
The air in the hallway seemed like it was weighing him down. Every step he took, he heard it reverberate across the entire length of the hallway, losing itself in the distance. It was a warm summer day, yet he felt cold. A chill went down his spine as his feet moved uncertainly. It was almost as if there were an oppressive force trying to keep him still. Turning back to look behind him, he realized that he was entirely alone in the deserted hallway. No one was around, only him, and yet, what was this uneasy feeling rising in his chest? He felt like someone was watching him. His breath was caught in his chest, and his pulse increased as he was swept with a wave of tension.
Something like that.
"Harshly" can be used in both ways: "Spoke harshly" or "Spoke in a harsh tone".
Describing manner of speech? Usually it coincides with the emotions of the speaker. If he's happy, he speaks happily. If he's sad, he speaks sadly. That's good for a start. If you want to skip that step and go straight to advanced adjectives like "nonchalantly" (implying apathy or indifference) or "incredulously" (implying disbelief or skepticism), then you'll have to go find more advanced synonyms of the character's emotions, or delve further into the exact emotion. For example, when a character is sad, he can be mournful, despairing, melancholic, and so forth.
To avoid sounding repetitive in describing speech, you can drop the adjective altogether, instead using a description of another part of the character's body to imply the tone of his speech. For example, if you want to show that a character is angry, instead of writing "he said angrily", you can write "he said, his eyes burning with anger".
Alternatively, you can substitute "said". If the character is making a retaliatory speech, write "he shot back". The possibilities are endless.
Describing manner of speech? Usually it coincides with the emotions of the speaker. If he's happy, he speaks happily. If he's sad, he speaks sadly. That's good for a start. If you want to skip that step and go straight to advanced adjectives like "nonchalantly" (implying apathy or indifference) or "incredulously" (implying disbelief or skepticism), then you'll have to go find more advanced synonyms of the character's emotions, or delve further into the exact emotion. For example, when a character is sad, he can be mournful, despairing, melancholic, and so forth.
To avoid sounding repetitive in describing speech, you can drop the adjective altogether, instead using a description of another part of the character's body to imply the tone of his speech. For example, if you want to show that a character is angry, instead of writing "he said angrily", you can write "he said, his eyes burning with anger".
Alternatively, you can substitute "said". If the character is making a retaliatory speech, write "he shot back". The possibilities are endless.