Write with the monitor off or with white text. This is the definition of writing a crappy first draft. When you can’t even look at the words on the screen, you won’t be able to enter into self-editing hell while you’re writing. You’ll let loose and write with reckless abandon....
Other Ways to SayNodded 120 Ways to SayPout 200 Ways to SayShake the Head 300+ Ways to SaySigh Too Many Sighs of Relief in Your Writing? 75 Alternatives Emotion Beats and Physical Manifestations Cheat Sheet Each category heading is followed by several ways a character could show the mentioned...
Show your husband you love him all year by being selfless. 14. Be Slow to Anger Have you ever met someone who’s easily angered? They make you walk on eggshells because you don’t know what’s going to set them off. Now, imagine having to live with someone like that. An easily-...
When writing for sync, create sections that can stand alone. Songs intended for recording artists are usually heard from start to finish. Sync songs are often not used in their entirety. In many cases, only the chorus will be used. For this reason, the chorus should make sense on its own...
While it might be tough at first to pause and reflect on the source of your anger, it can quickly become a life-changing habit. It’s important that you write your answers out, don’t just think through them. Writing will help get you out of your head. 2. Process Your Feelings With...
In Toni Morrison'sSong of Solomon, a father's anger is shown using the metaphor of a volcano likely to erupt at an time. Morrison extends this metaphor beautifully to show how Macon's (the father) anger affects his daughters: Solid, rumbling, likely to erupt without prior notice, Macon ...
In a relationship, forgiveness shows that you value the connection more than holding onto anger. It's a sign of love and maturity. Both partners need to work on it together, giving each other grace and space to grow, without constantly rehashing the past. Forgiveness, in essenc...
You don’t need to pretend that everything is fine. You’re in the middle of a serious, sometimes scary, and life-changing situation. Not allowing yourself to cry, show anger, or say that you’re frustrated and need help adds an incredible amount of stress to an already stressful situati...
Okay, not really. But maybe. Our devices are stealing our attention, our joy and our ability to be present with ourselves and with others. I don’t propose that we all go off the grid and live in the woods without electricity or smartphones or plumbing. I’m writing this article on ...
1. To penetrate with a sharp edge; strike a narrow opening in. 2. To separate into parts with or as if with a sharp-edged instrument; sever: cut cloth with scissors. 3. To sever the edges or ends of; shorten: cut one's hair. 4. To mow, reap, or harvest: cut grain; cut gras...