Anxiety issues
So @anxietyproblem (I think that's how I'm supposed to do that, still new to tumblr, sorry) made a meme post talking about how sometimes you just have to check the definitions of words online ensuring that the definition didn't just magically change somehow.
That was as real as heck.
I also realized that I do that with spellchecking words all the time (even if I know I'm right). Like I know how to spell random. Just that one voice keeps going "are you sure it isn't r.a.n.d.u.m" "that's ridiculous!" "…" "Okay okay I'll check". . . Why I keep complying? I have no clue. =)
Other Words for "Look" + With meanings | List for writers
Many people create lists of synonyms for the word 'said,' but what about the word 'look'? Here are some synonyms that I enjoy using in my writing, along with their meanings for your reference. While all these words relate to 'look,' they each carry distinct meanings and nuances, so I thought it would be helpful to provide meanings for each one.
- Gaze - To look steadily and intently, especially in admiration or thought.
- Glance - A brief or hurried look.
- Peek - A quick and typically secretive look.
- Peer - To look with difficulty or concentration.
- Scan - To look over quickly but thoroughly.
- Observe - To watch carefully and attentively.
- Inspect - To look at closely in order to assess condition or quality.
- Stare - To look fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.
- Glimpse - To see or perceive briefly or partially.
- Eye - To look or stare at intently.
- Peruse - To read or examine something with great care.
- Scrutinize - To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- Behold - To see or observe a thing or person, especially a remarkable one.
- Witness - To see something happen, typically a significant event.
- Spot - To see, notice, or recognize someone or something.
- Contemplate - To look thoughtfully for a long time at.
- Sight - To suddenly or unexpectedly see something or someone.
- Ogle - To stare at in a lecherous manner.
- Leer - To look or gaze in an unpleasant, malicious way.
- Gawk - To stare openly and stupidly.
- Gape - To stare with one's mouth open wide, in amazement.
- Squint - To look with eyes partially closed.
- Regard - To consider or think of in a specified way.
- Admire - To regard with pleasure, wonder, and approval.
- Skim - To look through quickly to gain superficial knowledge.
- Reconnoiter - To make a military observation of a region.
- Flick - To look or move the eyes quickly.
- Rake - To look through something rapidly and unsystematically.
- Glare - To look angrily or fiercely.
- Peep - To look quickly and secretly through an opening.
- Focus - To concentrate one's visual effort on.
- Discover - To find or realize something not clear before.
- Spot-check - To examine something briefly or at random.
- Devour - To look over with eager enthusiasm.
- Examine - To inspect in detail to determine condition.
- Feast one's eyes - To look at something with great enjoyment.
- Catch sight of - To suddenly or unexpectedly see.
- Clap eyes on - To suddenly see someone or something.
- Set eyes on - To look at, especially for the first time.
- Take a dekko - Colloquial for taking a look.
- Leer at - To look or gaze in a suggestive manner.
- Rubberneck - To stare at something in a foolish way.
- Make out - To manage to see or read with difficulty.
- Lay eyes on - To see or look at.
- Pore over - To look at or read something intently.
- Ogle at - To look at in a lecherous or predatory way.
- Pry - To look or inquire into something in a determined manner.
- Dart - To look quickly or furtively.
- Drink in - To look at with great enjoyment or fascination.
- Bask in - To look at or enjoy something for a period of time.
Another writing reference for me to save =)
a list of 100+ buildings to put in your fantasy town
- academy
- adventurer's guild
- alchemist
- apiary
- apothecary
- aquarium
- armory
- art gallery
- bakery
- bank
- barber
- barracks
- bathhouse
- blacksmith
- boathouse
- book store
- bookbinder
- botanical garden
- brothel
- butcher
- carpenter
- cartographer
- casino
- castle
- cobbler
- coffee shop
- council chamber
- court house
- crypt for the noble family
Need to keep this as a reference post. I feel like I spend wayyy too much time trying to figure out the town outline
Pros of writing: nobody else can write your story for you
Cons of writing: nobody else can write your story for you
I go through several phases of laziness when it comes to writing (rarely am I ever satisfied with what I end up with):
- Begins with an idea
2. Elaborating on the idea throughout the day whilst replaying the beginning of the scene over and over in my head
3. Diving into character dynamics and personalities in my head excitedly
4. Procrastinating actually sitting down and writing
5. Being frustrated that it isn't done and I can't just read it
6. Random motivation at 1am ; having fun outlining characters, setting scene, etc.
7. Realizing it's 3am so my brain is shutting down and my eyelids are getting heavy
8. Refusing to continue writing with the promise to myself of completing it after sleeping
9. Lost motivation the next day
10. Frustration of current lost motivation
11. Randomly daydreaming of another idea
12. 3 months later: returning to the original prompt and writing it out
13. Disappointed with how it comes out as it's not up to par with my previous expectations
14. abandoning/deletion
15. 6 months later: *regretting deleting it*
I need help navigating. . .
So, I'm new to tumblr. I had been eyeing the site the past 2 years but I never made an account and now I have and it's definitely quite the experience (I'm OBSESSEDDDD omggg where has this place been my entire life!). Is there anyone that doesn't mind explaining somethings to me, like if I have any questions? Because I have quite a few and I'm not too sure where I can ask or who can provide that info. greatly appreciated! =)