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My regular posts are labelled #lesser known words, in which beautiful words are dusted off and given a breath of fresh air, and #prose and poetry in which random lyrical proses are shared x
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How to Write a Character Who Feels Like Throwing Up
When fear, dread, or guilt gets sickening—literally—your character is consumed with a gut-clenching feeling that something is very, very wrong. Here's how to write that emotion using more than the classic "bile rose to the back of their throat".
Start with the Stomach
This isn’t just about discomfort. It’s about a complete rebellion happening inside their body.
- Their stomach twists like a knot that keeps pulling tighter
- A cold sweat beads on their neck, their palms, their spine
- Their insides feel sludgy, like everything they’ve eaten is suddenly unwelcome
- They double over, not from pain, but because sitting still feels impossible
Add Sensory Overload
Vomiting isn’t just a stomach reaction—it’s the whole body.
- Their mouth goes dry, and then too wet
- Their jaw tightens, trying to contain it
- A sudden heat blooms in their chest and face, overwhelming
- The back of their throat burns—not bile, but the threat of it
- Breathing becomes a conscious effort: in, out, shallow, sharp
Emotional Triggers
Nausea doesn’t always need a physical cause. Tie it to emotion for more impact:
- Fear: The kind that’s silent and wide-eyed. They’re frozen, too sick to speak.
- Guilt: Their hands are cold, but their face is flushed. Every memory plays like a film reel behind their eyes.
- Shock: Something just snapped inside. Their body registered it before their brain did.
Ground It in Action
Don’t just describe the nausea—show them reacting to it.
- They press a fist to their mouth, pretending it’s a cough
- Their knees weaken, and they lean on a wall, pretending it’s just fatigue
- They excuse themselves quietly, then collapse in a bathroom stall
- They swallow, again and again, like that’ll keep everything down
Let the Consequences Linger
Even if they don’t actually throw up, the aftermath sticks.
- A sour taste that won’t leave their mouth.
- A pulsing headache
- A body that feels hollowed out, shaky, untrustworthy
- The shame of nearly losing control in front of someone else
Let Them Be Human
A character feeling like vomiting is vulnerable. It's real. It’s raw. It means they’re overwhelmed in a way they can’t hide. And that makes them relatable. You don’t need melodrama—you need truth. Capture that moment where the world spins, and they don’t know if it’s panic or flu or fear, but all they want is to get out of their own body for a second.
Don't just write the bile. Write the breakdown.
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characters realizing they are in love dialogue + prompts
@celestialwrites for more!!
♡ seeing their s/o interact with children they met in a small town in the absolute middle of nowhere.
♡ “it shouldn’t take losing me to love me, if you really did, you would have loved me right the first time.”
♡ the character realizes how head over heels in love they are when their s/o took over their whole kitchen in a panic bake.
♡ “i’m so undeniably screwed for this woman.”
♡ the character takes a bullet for their friend, only for that friend to realize that losing the character would destroy them.
♡ "why are you acting like this?" "why do you think?!"
♡ watching their (enemy or best friend) walk down the aisle to marry someone else.
♡ "are you going to leave?" "you? never."
♡ character A staring at character B's face, appreciating every detail of B's face, their eyes, their smile, and A just knows.
♡ "i am so unbelievably afraid that i will lose you, and i don't understand why."
♡ "three words. just say the three words."
♡ character A shows up at character B's house covered in blood, "i needed to go somewhere, and all i could think of was you."
♡ "i used to think i was immune to such temptations." "used to?"
♡ character A running through a rainstorm just to find character B's lost necklace that means the world to them.
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"The creative team considers how the personality of each character translates into facial expressions, body language, props, and home environment. The Mane Six -- Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Apple Jack, Rarity, and Pinkie Pie -- each have expressions and style characteristics that are unique to that character, as well as general expressions that they all share. According to the DHX Media team, 'There are certainly characters that would make different expressions, like you might do something with Pinkie Pie that you would never do with Applejack or Twilight or Rarity. So we don't have something that's specific for just one character, but we avoid certain expressions if it goes outside their personalities.'"
From My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria by Mary Jane Begin
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Guys hear me out on this.
I’m a writer, and even though this is not my main blog, if I ever become a published author, I am not going to be discouraging fanfiction.
FANFICTION STARTED MY INTEREST IN WRITING.
FANFICTION AUTHORS SPEND A LOT OF TIME POURING THEIR BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS INTO THE FANFIC. THEY DON’T RECEIVE ENOUGH RECOGNITION!!
Thank you for listening to my first rant. (Of probably many others)
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Happy Friday, everyone! Thanks @onthewaytosomewhere and @jmagnabo92 for the tags!
The Rules: Copy this and the following prompts or make your own, post what fandoms you write for & your followers can request one of the prompts with a ship, character or fandom for a ficlet of 100-500 words. I'm keeping mine at a max of T rated and only writing for RWRB today. Have fun!
🌳 frolicking amongst wildflowers/through the forest
🌊 skinny-dipping (and/or warming up after)
🔥 sharing (smores or drinks) around the bonfire
🎞️ outdoor movie theater
🌦️ kissin' in the rain (or more)
😎 spring break fun
🤩 stargazing
🃏 WILD CARD: your choice of a sping-themed prompt
No-pressure tagging @tailsbeth-writes @iboatedhere @caterpills @judasofsuburbia @anincompletelist @cha-melodius
@duchessdepolignaca03 @myheartalivewrites @glasshouses-and-stones @ninzied @hgejfmw-hgejhsf @heysweetheart-writes
@inexplicablymine @littlemisskittentoes @thinkof-england @theprinceandagcd @thighzp @thesleepyskipper
@emmalostinwonderland @priincebutt @pippinoftheshire, plus an open tag, as always, for anyone who wants to play!
Thanks for the tag!
Oooh, damn, okay, i shall give this a go!
The Rules: Copy this and the following prompts or make your own, post what fandoms you write for & your followers can request one of the prompts with a ship, character or fandom for a ficlet of 100-500 words.
I’m sticking with my two main Fandoms: The Boys tv, and The Man From Uncle (2015) and trying to think up shit that makes sense pff
🗡️: medieval/fantasy
🧳: collage AU
🔥: enemies to friends/lovers
💎: something stolen/dishonesty
Might be shooting myself in the foot here lmao. If you perchance have a different prompt in mind, then do let me know- 100-500 words i can do, no worries x
Tagging @justabigoldnerd @too-young-to-fall-in-love @falling-into-peril @fandom-meet-fanthem @inherited-by-ocelot @heytheredeann @cha-melodius
@vnyu73 @happybean17 @eggcompany @nicijones @huggiebird @ikeepwatchinghelicopters @bryonyashley @willtheweaver @riveriafalll and anyone else who wants to join x
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Writer's Block
You’re staring at the page. The cursor blinks like it’s taunting you. You want to write—hell, you even know what you want to write about—but it’s like your brain’s frozen. That, my friend, is the all-too-familiar little bitch known as writer’s block.
So, how do you fight it?
Here’s what’s helped me, and maybe it'll help you too.
1. Write anything, even if it’s trash
Seriously. Open a doc and let yourself write the worst possible version of what you’re trying to say. No pressure. No editing. You can always clean it up later. A messy first draft is better than no draft.
2. Change your scenery
Sometimes your brain just needs a different view. Go outside. Sit at a café. Write on your phone instead of your laptop. A small change can trick your brain into feeling inspired again.
3. Idea dump
Forget structure. Forget plot. Just go full chaos mode. Rant about your characters, the scene, or how much writing sucks today. That little brain dump might lead you to a breakthrough.
4. Read something short and good
A poem. A Tumblr post. A flash fiction piece. Sometimes reading a spark of good writing reminds your brain how fun words can be.
5. Accept the block, but don’t leave it there
Writer’s block is normal. It doesn’t mean you’re broken. It just means your brain’s buffering. Rest, hydrate, and be gentle with yourself. Then try again.
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Writing is weird. Some days it flows like magic, and other days it’s like dragging your soul through the trenches. But if you’re stuck, don't give up on it— the words will come back.
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Every TAD song be like:
Joey songs: My anxiety is literally killing me but I'll feel a little better screaming at God about it
Madeleine songs: RIP TEAR REND KILL I'LL DIG MY NAILS INTO THE DIRT AFTER I SCRATCH YOUR HEART OUT OF YOUR CHEST
Joey and Madeleine songs: the most tender, heart-wrenching love story you've ever heard OR this party fucking sucks and I want to go home