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The 8 Senses

The Autistic Teacher

I ran out of slots, but Blood Moon, Solar Flare, and Monty count, too.

Have fun!

Saw the animation and immediately knew where the audio was from <3

JD and Broppy kids interacting :3 I’ve been wanting to do this for a while and I’m happy with how it turned out💪

That's how alkoholism look

Do you have any good words to use instead of exclaim?

Thank you, I love this blog so much!

So glad to hear this. Thank you! <3 I love making these writing references as well.

Exclaim - to cry out, speak, or utter in a strong or sudden burst of emotion

Assert - to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively

Aver - to allege or assert in pleading

Babble - to talk enthusiastically or excessively

Bellow - to make the loud deep hollow sound

Bewail - to express deep sorrow for usually by wailing and lamentation

Blabber - to talk foolishly or excessively

Blat - to declare positively; to utter loudly or foolishly

Blunder - to utter stupidly, confusedly, or thoughtlessly

Blurt (out) - to utter abruptly and impulsively

Bray - to utter or play loudly or harshly

Burst out - to say (something) suddenly

Caterwaul - to make a harsh cry

Chirp - to utter (something) with a cheerful liveliness; to make sharply critical, complaining, or taunting remarks

Clamor - to utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

Crow - to utter a sound expressive of pleasure

Gab - to talk in a rapid or thoughtless manner

Gabble - to say with incoherent rapidity

Gush - to make an effusive display of affection or enthusiasm

Hoot - to shout or laugh usually derisively

Howl - to cry out loudly and without restraint under strong impulse (such as pain, grief, or amusement)

Inveigh - to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently

Orate - to speak in an elevated and often pompous manner

Perorate - to deliver a long or grandiloquent oration

Repine - to feel or express dejection or discontent

Roar - to utter or emit a full loud prolonged sound

Screech - a high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror

Shout - to utter a sudden loud cry

Shriek - to utter a sharp shrill sound

Shrill - to utter or emit an acute piercing sound

Snarl - to give vent to anger in surly language

Spout - to speak or utter readily, volubly, and at length

Squall - to utter in a strident voice

Squawk - to utter a harsh abrupt scream

Squeal - to cause to make a loud shrill noise

Vociferate - to utter or cry out loudly

Wail - to express a prolonged cry or sound expressing grief or pain; loud lamentation

Whine - to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry

Yammer - to utter repeated cries of distress or sorrow; to utter persistent complaints; to talk persistently or volubly and often loudly

Yawp - (or yaup) to make a raucous noise

Yowl - to utter a loud long cry of grief, pain, or distress

Hope this helps. If it inspires your writing in any way, please tag me, or leave a link in the replies. I would love to read your work!

More: Word Lists

[Image Description]

A three panel comic featuring Sun and Moon with two panels on top and one big one on the bottom.

[Upper Left Panel]

Moon is gesturing pointedly at Sun, who is off picture.

Moon (speaking): Sun, you CANNOT drink four bottles of glitter glue!

[Upper Right Panel]

Sun is standing next to a table with open bottles of glitter glue. The table is sticky and covered in it. Sun is holding a wine glass full of glue, with their other hand on their hip.

Sun (speaking): I'm sorry, I didn't order a glass of YOUR OPINION!!

[Third Lower Panel]

A box with the word, "Inevitably" is in the upper corner of the panel. Sun is laying face down on the floor in a puddle of glue, with a bit of it sticking to their ray.

Moon, with a blank expression, tosses a rose towards Sun on the floor.

Sun (speaking, in small text): Moony...Parts...and Service...

[End of Image Description]

THIS IS NOT SUN AND MOON SHOW RELATED!

Based on a tiktok I saw at one point. I haven't drawn fanart in a while, but I couldn't resist.

I changed up their outfits a bit. If I need to change the image description, let me know.

Okay, bye.

THIS MAN

This man is transcending reality.

I don't usually comment on the Eclipse and Puppet show, but I like how this Moon wants to get along with his Sun from the get-go.

Also, Eclipse is becoming a big bro to them. I love it.

<3

Dialogue Thing #13

"Come on, get up! You're gonna be late for..."

"...What?"

"Why...why is your bed...why is your bed full of weapons...!?"

"..."

"What... what is that stuff on them...?"

"... Do you really want an answer to that?"

Do the poll then reblog to spread the word! We need to show YouTube how many people love this channel and how it’s not scamming anyone! Or doing anything unjust!

@youtube

A few weeks ago, The Lunar and Earth Show was falsely terminated. YouTube has not given the reason for the termination, nor why the appeals have been denied

Our best chance to get the channel back at this point is to make some noise to get YouTube's attention about the situation ourselves. There's a post that goes into more detail about how to do so here, but the best way to get their attention is to @ the official YouTube Twitter account, and make a polite and respectful post asking to reinstate the channel

C’mon y’all! Suck it up and help get LaES back up and running again!!

Tags; @pinkieglitterheart @bipolar-sad-and-ready-to-cry @wonders-sunlight @inkyucu @bittyfromquotev @bumble-the-sun-bee @compulsiveimpairment @peachyfnaf (sorry for the pings..)

There it is. Legendary.

Twitter loved this a lot so I’ll share it here too 👍

descriptive transcript:

Haben, a Black woman in her thirties with long dark hair, speaks to the camera, a vibrant blue wall behind her.

Haben: If you're a creator, add transcripts to your videos. I can't see videos, I can't hear videos, but I can read transcripts.

Pins on a Braillenote Touch pop up and down in their Braille cells. Each cell has eight pins that are either positioned up or down depending on the specific Braille letter.

Haben: Braille displays connect to phones and laptops, allowing Braille readers to access the internet this way. Descriptive transcripts should have both the visuals of what's happening on screen and speech and key sounds for the video. Really good descriptive transcripts captivate readers just like the best novels.

The Braille display disappears and the video shows Haben in the same room.

Haben: Once we have widespread accessibility, it'll be easier for deafblind people to share our stories and also participate in conversations. I love learning from lives different from mine and in order for me to do that, I need transcripts. I look forward to reading all your transcripts!

end transcript.

sharing for people who aren't aware this is a thing & can put it into practice, video transcript copied from haben's instagram (please let me know if the format needs to be adjusted in some way 👍🏻)

Helluva Love Affair

Playlist that kept me inspired.

Head canons regarding the comic under the cut

I imagine Fizz had very little privacy during his time with Mammon. I imagine him sharing a dorm room with several other clowns, because Mammon is cheap. That's why he is excited about having his own room.

I think Fizz also is not used to being touched with consent. Fans grabbing him, Mammon's staff touching without asking. Just a lot of unwanted hands on him.

Despite being very famous and looking like Fizz had it all, I think Mammon took majority of his earnings and he had very little to use for himself. And that he was in severe debt to Mammon over the prosthetics.

Because Ozzie refers to Fizz as business partner, I imagine Fizz has much bigger role in Ozzie's company just than an MC. I think he is actually the manager of Ozzie's, handling events, special nights, performers etc. He knows how to put up a party!

The "Valentine's Day Gang Bang Night" outfit was definitely just for Ozzie. Fizz got tired of waiting and wanted to well and truly seduce Ozzie.

*Pops out of bathtub and sucks in air* Okay, hear me out...

Moon drunkenly scream-singing Chop Suey! by System of a Down at 2:00 in the morning.

Maybe Jack is covering Dazzle's ears so she can sleep. Maybe not.

Sun, Solar, and Lunar would be mad at him, but they're in awe of how amazing his inebriated voice sounds.

And once Moon sobers up the next morning, his family never lets him hear the end of it.

This is unrelated to anything. Just rambling.

*Sinks back into bathtub*

I don't know what's happening but yes <3

I've got another one for you!

Dazzle loves dancing fruit, right?

Lunar looks comfy.

Solar and Dazzle's character designs are made by @ayyy-imma-ninja

You can watch the show right here: https://www.youtube.com/@SunMoonShow

I'm autistic and I currently feel like shit checklist

Hi there. Are you autistic? Do you currently feel like shit and don't know why? Try this checklist to see if you can Fix The Problem!

When was the last time you used the bathroom? If you answered "I don't know" or "at least 3 hours ago", go now!

Do you need a drink? Go get one if you don't have one in front of you.

When was the last time you ate? If you haven't eaten yet today, consider eating A Meal, or perhaps A Snack. Something is better than nothing, eat whatever you feel able to!

Is there something in your immediate surroundings that is bothering you? If the light is too bright, turn it off. If there is an annoying sound, make the sound stop or reduce your ability to hear it (earplugs, headphones, etc.). If your clothes are bothering you, change them.

Is your space messy? Pick one area of your room and clean it up as best you can. Clean your whole room if you have the energy!

When was the last time you did An Activity? Scrolling on social media doesn't count. Try actively doing something fun! Play a game you like, read a book, make something, or go for a walk.

When was the last time you Spoke to a Person? Consider talking to a person you like if it has been a while.

How long has it been since you did something Special Interest related? Make some time to do that today. Infodump to a friend, have a nice long research session, look at related images or gifs, make art about it, whatever works best for you!

Try stimming actively! Put on some music and dance, spin in circles, go to the park and use the swings!

If you still feel like shit after trying all of these things, you might be tired or sick. Go to bed early and get some rest. Hopefully you will feel better tomorrow!

Hope that helps :)

"Sounds like a lot of hooplah to be making over a couple of animatronics, right?"

"WRONG!"

(jk I love them)

hoopla

IT GOT BETTER

❤️❤️❤️

I had this thing in my head for a while, so I made a comic as soon I had time! Everyone is having a sleepover in Sun's room.

They need a bigger bed.

Solar and Dazzle's character designs are made by @ayyy-imma-ninja

You can watch the show right here: https://www.youtube.com/@SunMoonShow

Dialogue Thing #12 (It's been a minute...)

(CW for meds, I guess. If that's not right, lmk)

"You know what's great about living where I live!? There's just...free cats. Cats everywhere."

"Uh-huh. Those meds are really workin', aren't they bud?"

"I can feel them."

"That is a rug. You are lying on the floor."

"Why do... these cats taste salty?"

"And it's time to get you to bed."

Dang it, I cried, too...

This is so nice ❤️

This video made me cry so I wanted to put it here

I had this thing in my head for a while, so I made a comic as soon I had time! Everyone is having a sleepover in Sun's room.

They need a bigger bed.

Solar and Dazzle's character designs are made by @ayyy-imma-ninja

You can watch the show right here: https://www.youtube.com/@SunMoonShow

So nice to see Solar has 100% embraced the role of being a single father

Sun. I think he's a cool guy, even though he's been through a lot.

Earth is pretty cool, too. In my opinion, she's the most mature person in her family- and even when she's not, I still love her.

And then, there's Solar. The sad mechanic from another dimension. I love how he always helps people, and he has a sassy sense of humor.

There's too much negativity on this blog. What are your guys favorite characters and why?

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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

dentist

distillery

docks

dovecot

dyer

embassy

farmer's market

fighting pit

fishmonger

fortune teller

gallows

gatehouse

general store

graveyard

greenhouses

guard post

guildhall

gymnasium

haberdashery

haunted house

hedge maze

herbalist

hospice

hospital

house for sale

inn

jail

jeweller

kindergarten

leatherworker

library

locksmith

mail courier

manor house

market

mayor's house

monastery

morgue

museum

music shop

observatory

orchard

orphanage

outhouse

paper maker

pawnshop

pet shop

potion shop

potter

printmaker

quest board

residence

restricted zone

sawmill

school

scribe

sewer entrance

sheriff's office

shrine

silversmith

spa

speakeasy

spice merchant

sports stadium

stables

street market

tailor

tannery

tavern

tax collector

tea house

temple

textile shop

theatre

thieves guild

thrift store

tinker's workshop

town crier post

town square

townhall

toy store

trinket shop

warehouse

watchtower

water mill

weaver

well

windmill

wishing well

wizard tower

Are fedoras really that bad?

YES YES THEY ARE

Are fedoras really that bad?

YES YES THEY ARE

Oh boy emotional torment

On a side note, anyone know...where I can find giant dissection tools? Asking for a friend....

(This is a joke btw)

How to Make Your Writing Less Stiff Part 3

Crazy how one impulsive post has quickly outshined every other post I have made on this blog. Anyway here’s more to consider. Once again, I am recirculating tried-and-true writing advice that shouldn’t have to compromise your author voice and isn’t always applicable when the narrative demands otherwise.

Part 1

Part 2

1. Eliminating to-be verbs (passive voice)

Am/is/are/was/were are another type of filler that doesn’t add anything to your sentences.

There were fireworks in the sky tonight. /// Fireworks glittered in the sky tonight.

My cat was chirping at the lights on the ceiling. /// My cat chirped at the lights on the ceiling.

She was standing /// She stood

He was running /// He ran

Also applicable in present tense, of which I’ve been stuck writing lately.

There are two fish-net goals on either end of the improvised field. /// Two fish-net goals mark either end of the improvised field.

For once, it’s a cloudless night. /// For once, the stars shine clear.

Sometimes the sentence needs a little finagling to remove the bad verb and sometimes you can let a couple remain if it sounds better with the cadence or syntax. Generally, they’re not necessary and you won’t realize how strange it looks until you go back and delete them (it also helps shave off your word count).

Sometimes the to-be verb is necessary. You're writing in past-tense and must convey that.

He was running out of time does not have the same meaning as He ran out of time, and are not interchangeable. You'd have to change the entire sentence to something probably a lot wordier to escape the 'was'. To-be verbs are not the end of the world.

2. Putting character descriptors in the wrong place

I made a post already about motivated exposition, specifically about character descriptions and the mirror trope, saying character details in the wrong place can look odd and screw with the flow of the paragraph, especially if you throw in too many.

She ties her long, curly, brown tresses up in a messy bun. /// She ties her curls up in a messy brown bun. (bonus alliteration too)

Generally, I see this most often with hair, a terrible rule of threes. Eyes less so, but eyes have their own issue. Eye color gets repeated at an exhausting frequency. Whatever you have in your manuscript, you could probably delete 30-40% of the reminders that the love interest has baby blues and readers would be happy, especially if you use the same metaphor over and over again, like gemstones.

He rolled his bright, emerald eyes. /// He rolled his eyes, a vibrant green in the lamplight.

To me, one reads like you want to get the character description out as fast as possible, so the hand of the author comes in to wave and stop the story to give you the details. Fixing it, my way or another way, stands out less as exposition, which is what character descriptions boil down to—something the audience needs to know to appreciate and/or understand the story.

3. Lacking flow between sentences

Much like sentences that are all about the same length with little variety in syntax, sentences that follow each other like a grocery list or instruction manual instead of a proper narrative are difficult to find gripping.

Jack gets out a stock pot from the cupboard. He fills it with the tap and sets it on the stove. Then, he grabs russet potatoes and butter from the fridge. He leaves the butter out to soften, and sets the pot to boil. He then adds salt to the water.

From the cupboard, Jack drags a hefty stockpot. He fills it with the tap, adds salt to taste, and sets it on the stove.

Russet potatoes or yukon gold? Jack drums his fingers on the fridge door in thought. Russet—that’s what the recipe calls for. He tosses the bag on the counter and the butter beside it to soften.

This is just one version of a possible edit to the first paragraph, not the end-all, be-all perfect reconstruction. It’s not just about having transitions, like ‘then’, it’s about how one sentence flows into the next, and you can accomplish better flow in many different ways.

4. Getting too specific with movement.

I don’t see this super often, but when it happens, it tends to be pretty bad. I think it happens because writers feel the need to overcompensate and over-clarify on what’s happening. Remember: The more specific you get, the more your readers are going to wonder what’s so important about these details. This is fiction, so every detail matters.

A ridiculous example:

Jack walks over to his closet. He kneels down at the shoe rack and tugs his running shoes free. He walks back to his desk chair, sits down, and ties the laces.

Unless tying his shoes is a monumental achievement for this character, all readers would need is:

Jack shoves on his running shoes.

*quick note: Do not add "down" after the following: Kneels, stoops, crouches, squats. The "down" is already implied in the verb.

This also happens with multiple movements in succession.

Beth enters the room and steps on her shoelace, nearly causing her to trip. She kneels and ties her shoes. She stands upright and keeps moving.

Or

Beth walks in and nearly trips over her shoelace. She sighs, reties it, and keeps moving.

Even then, unless Beth is a chronically clumsy character or this near-trip is a side effect of her being late or tired (i.e. meaningful), tripping over a shoelace is kind of boring if it does nothing for her character. Miles Morales’ untied shoelaces are thematically part of his story.

Sometimes, over-describing a character’s movement is meant to show how nervous they are—overthinking everything they’re doing, second-guessing themselves ad nauseam. Or they’re autistic coded and this is how this character normally thinks as deeply methodical. Or, you’re trying to emphasize some mundanity about their life and doing it on purpose.

If you’re not writing something where the extra details service the character or the story at large, consider trimming it.

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These are *suggestions* and writing is highly subjective. Hope this helps!

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