to hum songs

I could not give less of a fuck if Alison wasn’t in the books. It provides more context AND GIVES US MORE BACKGROUND that we don’t get to see in the books which, idk if some of yall remember, ARE ONLY FROM PERCY’S POINT OF VIEW. Of course we’re going to get new characters! This story is over a decade old!

The way people act like Rick is changing the entire plot and story of the season with TWO EPISODES RELEASED (as of typing this) is insane!! If I were given the opportunity to write for or edit !!! My own book to show adaptation, I WOULD TAKE IT!

It’s how I’ve viewed every slight difference from the book since season one; Rick having the opportunity to change things from the way he wrote it over a decade ago in a way that still follows the story!

Word prompts to use for doodling or writing

Happy New Year

new beginnings

resolutions

cold

snow storm

midnight

hangover

celebration

hiking

paper planes

drinks

bath bomb

motivation

healthy

snow angel

goals

icicles

train ride

habits

warm soup

declutter

snow globe

priorities

ice skating

games

fresh

movie night

progress

confetti

dreams

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Sight

rolling waves crashing on the shore

seagulls flying overhead

golden sand stretching along the coastline

seashells, driftwood, and seaweed scattered on the beach

people sunbathing, playing, or walking

dogs jumping around the water

a group of people playing volleyball or frisbee

boats on the horizon or surfers in the water

the shimmer of sunlight reflecting on the water

Hearing

the rhythmic crashing of waves

crying seagulls and other coastal birds

children laughing and playing

yelling from groups playing volleyball

the distant hum of boats or jet skis

wind rustling through palm trees or beach grass

vendors selling ice cream, yelling out to their potential customers

footsteps crunching in the sand

Touch

warm, grainy sand beneath your feet

cool ocean water lapping at your ankles

a salty breeze brushing against your skin

smooth pebbles, rough shells, or prickly bits of dried seaweed

the sun's heat on your skin

ice cream cone in hand

dampness from the sea mist or splash of waves

rough skin, dehydrated from the sea water

getting sand in places you wish it wouldn't touch

Smell

salty sea air

the scent of seaweed

the smell of sunscreen

barbecues or food stands nearby (grilled fish, fries)

a faint fishy or musty ocean smell

Taste

salt on your lips from the ocean spray

a hint of sand in all your snacks

fresh seafood from a stall or a nearby restaurant

sweetness from tropical fruit or ice cream

More: How to create an atmosphere

Picking the Right Title—5 Steps

Google your options and see what comes up first. Is there already a book out there with the same name that’s more popular? Or is it something else with a popular name, like a company or brand?What do you want people to associate with your book title?

Will it appeal to the demographic you’re aiming for? Don’t know? Check out the most popular books among that demographic. 

On a scale of 1–10, how likely is it that when your book becomes a movie they’ll change the title to something more sellable? Does that matter to you?

Imagine your worst enemy saying the title. Do they make it sound like trash, or does it make them sound like a buffoon?

Imagine your personal hero or crush saying it. Do they make it sound perfect, or does it make them sound dumb?

First two are most important. I just made up those last three. 

Obviously, your title should have something to do with your book and not be a random phrase or word that you felt sounded cool. For instance the working title for my novel was “M1″ which meant nothing to anyone but me. First chosen title was “Human Development” which was relevant to the story, but I hated it because it sounded like en educational course and didn’t fit on my book covers well. I finally landed on “Regenerate” as it sounded cool and had more than one tie to the story; literally, metaphorically, and thematically. My only gripe is that it’s a one-word title and I dislike how many of those there are in the writing world right now, but then I am incredibly fickle and will always find something to gripe about.

Unlike the rest of your writing, the title of the story is least about how you feel about it and most about how potential readers feel about it. 

And please, please, if it’s going to be a quote or sentence, make sure it’s grammatically correct (unless grammatical errors are relevant to the diction of the characters or something). I’ve seen some amateur book titles that made no sense and were badly misspelled or lacked proper punctuation. That just spells doom for the book because if the title is a hot mess the book can only be a roiling inferno.

Thanks for asking, hope this helped.

I made these as a way to compile all the geographical vocabulary that I thought was useful and interesting for writers. Some descriptors share categories, and some are simplified, but for the most part everything is in its proper place. Not all the words are as useable as others, and some might take tricky wording to pull off, but I hope these prove useful to all you writers out there!

Sight

tall trees with thick canopies of leaves

alternating light coming in through the moving leafs of the trees

ground covered with a mix of grass, ferns, and fallen leaves

wildflowers adding splashes of colour

animals like deer, boars, squirrels, birds

insects like butterflies and bees add movement and life to the scene

Hearing

the air is filled with the melodious songs of birds

gentle rustling of leaves as the wind moves through the trees

constant hum and buzz of insects

the soft crunch of leaves, twigs, and soil while walking through the forest

Touch

the spongy feel and the soft coolness of moss

the rough texture of tree bark

the cooler temperature in the forest

with a gentle breeze that can be felt on your skin

Smell

the smell of fresh grass

the rich, earthy smell of soil and decaying leaves

the scent of fresh leaves, pine needles, and blooming flowers

the smell of the clean, slightly damp scent of water and wet earth from a nearby stream or pond

Taste

the clean taste of fresh air

the taste of sweet and tangy wildberries

the taste of self-picked mushrooms

the taste of edible wildflowers

the taste of a variety of nuts

the taste of wild greens