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lex

@abusivegymrat

just writing on my own<3//22
hii im alexis u can js call me lex xo, 22, female based between istanbul, paris and nyc 🌇💗
i’d prefer to be referred to with she/her pronouns, let’s note that im not familiar with the lgbt community much, though infinite respect! my opinion is that if you’re hot, you’re hot gorgie!
non-native english speaker and polyglot!
i write about cod, don’t think that’ll change for a looong while.
i submitted a request to open an ao3 account, but im on the waitlist rn </3
!!my work is female reader only, ocs may depend
⚠️know before you engage(please read until the end);
  • if you’re a minor, the content you consume is entirely under your responsibility and please let me know before you interact with me, if possible, don’t. i want to bring attention to how this is for my sake too, i don’t think i’d feel comfortable direct messaging a minor.
  • please don’t engage with the content specifically tagged to be not for minors or people with certain sensitivities if you’re a minor/have those sensitivities
  • i don’t consent my work being fed to ai, if you use/support the usage of ai, i kindly ask you to just read and leave or lmk so i i can block you
  • please be respectful to not just me but everyone around here whether you’re in my asks, dms or comment sections; any type of disrespect towards anyone will not be tolerated. And if anyone makes you feel uncomfortable in my profile, please let me know!
  • don’t like, don’t read. I only take kind and constructive WRITING advice.
  • i don’t write what i don’t like/feel comfortable writing. extremely graphic no consent/rape where both sides aren’t enjoying it is a prime example(in smut, i might it for angsty reasons). i don’t feel comfortable with piss (squirting excluded), scat, rape, pedophilia etc. this is all i can think of for now. i also find the hybrid shit weird, i don’t think i’d ever write it and i avoid reading it.
  • i prefer to keep politics out of my page since im only familiar with it through books so some part of it, though i will definitely raise my voice if there are people out there needing help! just reach out babe😛
my tags!
  • lexyaps (for yapping)
  • lexwrites (for my writing)
  • lexiswritingomg (for everything else), rarely used
  • lex'swritingjournal (i save writing tips that might be helpful, it's like a public archive)
  • lex's archive of fav works (fics i like)
please please please send asks, message me! I love interacting w ppl!!

started writing on: april 3rd, 2025. first work: pollyana

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“take me to god’s country” and I’m talking about any show with a 45+ year old man going through a crisis

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Anonymous asked:

I'll be 10000% honest here. I write for COD, I read your fics religiously but everytime I step out of the games' characters and see pics of the actors, I lose interest lmaoooo. Everytime someone reblogs Neil or orher actors, it's like a cold shower and get confronted by the idea "oh yeah he's just some guy"

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Honestly so disrespectful to ask if I’m single when THE Kyle “Gaz” Garrick exists like.. there’s your answer 😒

LOOK AT HIIMMM!! (,,♡ᵕ♡,,) (,,♡ᵕ♡,,) (,,♡ᵕ♡,,)

(This isn’t about the Ask! I just thought it was funny..)

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sergeant 🥰

@goatgoesmbe are we drooling over this????

Oh i am drooling

Not just my mouth

the more the merrier

third time's the charm

in unity there's strength

united we stand, divided we fall

many hands make light work

more fun with more people

these are all reasons we should have a threesome rn

girl let's unite and slobber over his cock

𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂𝓯𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓴𝔂

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10 Flaws to Give Your Perfect Characters to Make Them Human

If you're tired of the usual vices like arrogance or impatience, here are some unique (or at least less basic) character flaws to give your perfect characters: 

  1. Pathological Altruism

A character so obsessed with helping others that they end up doing more harm than good. Their inability to let others grow or face consequences creates tension.

2. Moral Narcissism

A character who sees themselves as morally superior to others, constantly justifying selfish or harmful actions because they believe they have the moral high ground.

3. Chronic Self-Sabotage

A character who intentionally undermines their own success, perhaps due to deep-seated feelings of unworthiness, pushing them into frustrating, cyclical failures.

4. Emotional Numbness

Rather than feeling too much, this character feels too little. Their lack of emotional response to critical moments creates isolation and makes it difficult for them to connect with others.

5. Fixation on Legacy

This character is obsessed with how they’ll be remembered after death, often sacrificing present relationships and happiness for a future that’s uncertain.

6. Fear of Irrelevance

A character-driven by the fear that they no longer matter, constantly seeking validation or pursuing extreme measures to stay important in their social or professional circles.

7. Addiction to Novelty

Someone who needs constant newness in their life, whether it’s experiences, relationships, or goals. They may abandon projects, people, or causes once the excitement fades, leaving destruction in their wake.

8. Compulsive Truth-Telling

A character who refuses to lie, even in situations where a lie or omission would be the kinder or more pragmatic choice. This flaw causes unnecessary conflict and social alienation.

9. Over-Identification with Others' Pain

Instead of empathy, this character feels others' pain too intensely, to the point that they can’t function properly in their own life. They’re paralyzed by the suffering of others and fail to act effectively.

10. Reluctant Power

A character who fears their own strength, talent, or influence and is constantly trying to shrink themselves to avoid the responsibility or consequences of wielding it.

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How to Write a Character

Start with the basics, because obviously. Name. Age. Gender. Maybe even a birthday if you’re feeling fancy. This is step one because, well, your character needs to exist before they can be interesting. But nobody cares if they’re 27 or 37 unless it actually matters to the story.

Looks aren’t everything… but also, describe them. Yes, we know their soul is more important than their hair color, but readers still need something to visualize. Do they have the kind of face that makes babies cry? Do they always look like they just rolled out of bed? Give us details, not just “tall with brown hair.

Personality isn’t just “kind but tough.” For the love of storytelling, give them more than two adjectives. Are they kind, or do they just pretend to be because they hate confrontation? Are they actually tough, or are they just too emotionally repressed to cry in public? Dig deeper.

Backstory = Trauma (usually). Something shaped them. Maybe it was a messy divorce, maybe they were the middle child and never got enough attention, or maybe they once got humiliated in a spelling bee and never recovered. Whatever it is, make it matter to who they are today.

Give them a goal. Preferably a messy one. If your character’s only motivation is to “be happy” or “do their best,” they’re boring. They need a real goal, one that conflicts with who they are, what they believe in, or what they think they deserve. Bonus points if it wrecks them emotionally.

Make them suffer. Yes, I said it. A smooth, easy journey is not a story. Give them obstacles. Rip things away from them. Make them work for what they want. Nobody wants to read about a character who just gets everything handed to them (unless it’s satire, then carry on).

Relationships = Depth. Nobody exists in a vacuum. Who do they love? Who annoys the hell out of them? Who do they have that messy, can’t-live-with-you-can’t-live-without-you tension with? People shape us. So, shape your character through the people in their life.

Give them a voice that actually sounds like them. If all your characters talk the same, you’ve got a problem. Some people ramble, some overthink, some are blunt to the point of being offensive. Let their voice show who they are. You should be able to tell who’s talking without dialogue tags.

If they don’t grow, what’s the point? People change. They learn things, make mistakes, get their hearts broken, and (hopefully) become a little wiser. If your character starts and ends the story as the same exact person, you just wasted everyone’s time.

Flaws. Give. Them. Flaws. Nobody likes a perfect character. Give them something to struggle with, maybe they’re selfish, maybe they push people away, maybe they’re addicted to the thrill of self-destruction (fun!). Make them real. Make them human.

Relatability is key. Your character doesn’t have to be likable, but they do have to be understandable. Readers need to get them, even if they don’t agree with them. If your character never struggles, never doubts, and never screws up, I have bad news: they’re not a character, they’re a mannequin.

You’re never actually done. Characters evolve, not just in the story, but as you write them. If something feels off, fix it. If they feel flat, dig deeper. Keep refining, rewriting, and letting them surprise you. That’s how you create someone who feels real.

Now go forth and write characters that actually make people feel something. And if you need a reminder, just ask yourself: Would I care if this person existed in real life? If the answer is meh, start over.

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100 Dialogue Tags You Can Use Instead of “Said”

For the writers struggling to rid themselves of the classic ‘said’. Some are repeated in different categories since they fit multiple ones (but those are counted once so it adds up to 100 new words). 

1. Neutral Tags 

Straightforward and unobtrusive dialogue tags: 

Added, Replied, Stated, Remarked, Responded, Observed, Acknowledged, Commented, Noted, Voiced, Expressed, Shared, Answered, Mentioned, Declared.

2. Questioning Tags 

Curious, interrogative dialogue tags:

Asked, Queried, Wondered, Probed, Inquired, Requested, Pondered, Demanded, Challenged, Interjected, Investigated, Countered, Snapped, Pleaded, Insisted.

3. Emotive Tags 

Emotional dialogue tags:

Exclaimed, Shouted, Sobbed, Whispered, Cried, Hissed, Gasped, Laughed, Screamed, Stammered, Wailed, Murmured, Snarled, Choked, Barked.

4. Descriptive Tags 

Insightful, tonal dialogue tags: 

Muttered, Mumbled, Yelled, Uttered, Roared, Bellowed, Drawled, Spoke, Shrieked, Boomed, Snapped, Groaned, Rasped, Purred, Croaked.

5. Action-Oriented Tags 

Movement-based dialogue tags: 

Announced, Admitted, Interrupted, Joked, Suggested, Offered, Explained, Repeated, Advised, Warned, Agreed, Confirmed, Ordered, Reassured, Stated.

6. Conflict Tags 

Argumentative, defiant dialogue tags:

Argued, Snapped, Retorted, Rebuked, Disputed, Objected, Contested, Barked, Protested, Countered, Growled, Scoffed, Sneered, Challenged, Huffed.

7. Agreement Tags 

Understanding, compliant dialogue tags: 

Agreed, Assented, Nodded, Confirmed, Replied, Conceded, Acknowledged, Accepted, Affirmed, Yielded, Supported, Echoed, Consented, Promised, Concurred.

8. Disagreement Tags 

Resistant, defiant dialogue tags: 

Denied, Disagreed, Refused, Argued, Contradicted, Insisted, Protested, Objected, Rejected, Declined, Countered, Challenged, Snubbed, Dismissed, Rebuked.

9. Confused Tags 

Hesitant, uncertain dialogue tags:

Stammered, Hesitated, Fumbled, Babbled, Mumbled, Faltered, Stumbled, Wondered, Pondered, Stuttered, Blurted, Doubted, Confessed, Vacillated.

10. Surprise Tags

Shock-inducing dialogue tags:

Gasped, Stunned, Exclaimed, Blurted, Wondered, Staggered, Marvelled, Breathed, Recoiled, Jumped, Yelped, Shrieked, Stammered.

Note: everyone is entitled to their own opinion. No I am NOT telling people to abandon said and use these. Yes I understand that said is often good enough, but sometimes you WANT to draw attention to how the character is speaking. If you think adding an action/movement to your dialogue is 'good enough' hate to break it to you but that ruins immersion much more than a casual 'mumbled'. And for the last time: this is just a resource list, CALM DOWN. Hope that covers all the annoyingly redundant replies :)

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Writing Resources List

I use my blog to share writing resources that I’ve collected over the years. I’ve recently gotten some new followers, so I thought I would make a list of many of these resources for easy reference.  

(However, this is not a complete list of all the resources I’ve posted. For more writing resources, feel free to check out my blog.)

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I’m a writer, poet, and editor. I share writing resources that I’ve collected over the years and found helpful for my own writing. If you like my blog, follow me for more resources! ♡

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Body Language

When someone is...

Sad

Face/Body:

  • Avoidant/reduced eye contact
  • Drooping eyelids
  • Downcast eyes
  • Frowning
  • Raised inner ends of eyebrows
  • Dropped or furrowed eyebrows
  • Quivering lip/biting lip
  • Wrinkled nose

Voice:

  • Soft pitch
  • Low lone
  • Pauses/hesitant speech
  • Quiet/breathy
  • Slow speech
  • Voice cracks/breaking voice

Gestures/Posture:

  • Slouching/lowered head
  • Rigid/tense posture
  • Half formed/slow movement
  • Fidgeting or clasped hands
  • Sniffing or heavy swallows
  • Self soothing gestures (running hands over the arms, hand over heart, holding face in palms, etc)
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