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whoframedramadhego

Of Bastard and Beast

Creature of the night ♤ Ram ♤ 21 ♤ She/They ・They/Them ♤ https://ramadhego.carrd.co/

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whoframedramadhego
2 months ago

sorry for being weird and evasive. i was raised to believe that having wants and needs was a moral failing

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE

BEHOLD!!!!

IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE
IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT SOME OF YOU ARE UNAWARE OF MY SOULMATE

THIS IS MOO DENG HER NAME MEANS BOUNCING PORK SHES A BABY PYGMY HIPPO AT A THAI ZOO AND SHE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT

GIVE HER LOVE

(pics courtesy of her trainers. thank you @yellowwwcrayon for introducing her to me)

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago

Internal conflict writing ideas

Not everything has to be fight scenes

—Losing something of emotional value and remembering its history and why it’s important to the character

—Reliving a traumatic event

—Running into an old friend who’s either completely changed since they’ve last seen each other or far too similar, leaving the character to wonder about how they’ve matured and grown compared to this other person

—Internally deciding if they should voice a fear or concern to the group, even if they might look silly or ridiculous doing so

—Friends vs family in terms of choosing who to follow and listen too

—Feeling unqualified to work on a project or be apart of the adventure

—Romantic feelings for someone they shouldn’t and dealing with how they should proceed internally. (THIS MEANS RIVALS OR FORBIDDEN ROMANCE. NOT ANYTHING ILLEGAL!!!)

—Thinking about mortality and death after being reminded of an late friend/family passing

—Being less talented at something years later when they used to be the best in that field

—Finding an old photo that carries much more emotional significance now than it did X years ago.

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago

How to introduce your character in 3 steps

A friend of mine was the source of this very pertinent question. So I decided to write a blog entry about it. Because how do you introduce your character without sounding fake ?

Remember that, in real life situation, no one calls you by your name. Have you noticed that none of your friends is adressing you by your name, unless they're trying to get your attention or that something serious is happening ? That should be the same in your story : find a situation where it is relevant to use names. Or stick to nicknames, which is a more common way to address your friends.

Use another character. If you can’t come up with a situation, you can always rely on a side character to introduce your MC. It’s also the perfect way to describe your character rather than simply using mirror, which is convenient yet very cliché. But the fun thing to do is to make several characters talk about your MC : their opinion might go in different directions due to their relationships, their own sensibility and attention to details. It’s also a good way to breath life into your side characters so please consider that option seriously.

The reader doesn’t need to know everything, especially on the very first page. Unless the info is relevant to the plot, there is no need for the reader to know MC’s favourite food or eye’s color. If you’re on character-sheet-side (which I’m not btw), you should be careful about wether the reader the story will progress or not. Try to be balanced !

What I really want to stress in this article is the importance of action when introducing your character. You want the reader to know your character is courageous ? Put them directly into a situation where they can show courage. You want to describe their hair color ? What about that moment when the light is flickering in a way that gives their hair a peculiar effect that catches the eye of another character ?

Don’t worry, your creativity will always find a way ~

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago

happy autumn equinox everyone

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago

FREE PALESTINE Fundraiser List

A digital painting of a Palestinian flag that fills the frame, waving in the wind.

(Update 7/7: Asks and new messages temporarily closed. However, the Tumblr users on this list are free to message me at any time.)

For campaigns with under 1000 donations, go here.

For more extensive campaign lists:

Operation Olive Branch

Gaza Funds

Vetted Gaza Evacuation Fundraiser list

Here's a list of fundraisers from Palestinians who have reached out to me. I'm not Palestinian, but to the best of my knowledge, all campaigns listed have been verified by Palestinians on Tumblr. This list updates daily, so be sure to check back. If you follow me, follow these folks too.

If you can't donate, reblog.

LAST UPDATED 9/22

Less than a fifth funded:

#91 The Al Tibi family @mahmoudeltibi1 Nearly 12K!

#140 The Sharif family @amnehsharif10 Nearly 10,100!

(Reblogged) The Atalla family @mohammed-atallah @atalah-mohammed

(Reblogged) The Hor family @salahaldinhor STAGNANT FOR 6 DAYS

(Reblogged) Amal's family @amlanqar

A fifth funded:

A quarter funded:

(Reblogged) The Shamaly family @familydeea Nearly 24,800!

#125 The Alostaz family @ahmed-ostaz @rehamjawad33 @momenalstaz Nearly 23,600!

#196 The Aburass family @sameraburass @samerpal Nearly 1/3 funded!

(Reblogged) Walaa's family @ahmed79ss Nearly 12,800!

A third funded:

#112 The Shorbaje family @tahanishorbaje2 @tahanibaby Nearly 19,600!

(Second on this list) The Ismaeel family @m0hammed1 @m0hammed2

#231 The Abushammaleh family @bshaeromars-blog

(Reblogged) Ahmed's family @ahmed-ziad Nearly 10,800!

(Reblogged) Zaen and Yehya @mohammedshehab111 @hyamshehabnew Nearly half funded!

Half funded:

(Reblogged) The Sami family @eyadeyadsblog Nearly 11,100!

(Reblogged) The Shehab family @fahedshehab-new @danashehab @yehyashehab Nearly 57K!

#151 The Khalaf family @mahmoudkhalafff Nearly 31,300!

Two thirds funded:

#152 The Shaqoura family @lailashaqoura

Three quarters funded:

(Reblogged) Amira's family @ameera-anq Nearly 30,200!

#212 The Aldeeb family @mohammedaldeeb Nearly 43K!

Nearly complete:

#179 Issam Aziz's mother @haifaaziz98 1802 TO GO!

#182 The Saftawi family @nadasaftawi 1206 TO GO!

#218 The Alnabih family @ahmedalnabeeh11 @ahmed-nabeeh32 3451 TO GO! No longer accepting donations

(Reblogged) Ashraf's family @ashraf-baker 1224 TO GO!

(Reblogged) Aya's family @ayaalanqarsblog @ayalanqar 1764 TO GO!

#174 The Alanqar family @mohammedalanqer 9737 TO GO!

Complete:

whoframedramadhego
7 months ago
U Can Call Ur Skull-head Deer Oc Literally Anything Else U Don't Even Have To Change The Design

u can call ur skull-head deer oc literally anything else u don't even have to change the design

whoframedramadhego
8 months ago

Because I couldnt find a single post with ALL of the leaked Hazbin Hotel audition sheets, I made one my goshdang self.

Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
Because I Couldnt Find A Single Post With ALL Of The Leaked Hazbin Hotel Audition Sheets, I Made One
whoframedramadhego
8 months ago

I am Ehab Ayyad ❤ a palestinian youngman from Gaza🍉🇵🇸, seeking to find safety and peace ☝️for my family if twenty members. We have been ❤🇵🇸🍉passing through all forms of torture and pain for almost ten months because of the war on Gaza.

Life is very miserable and tragic❤🇵🇸 as we are now deprived ❤🇵🇸🍉of all means of living. Drink water, healthy food health care and medicine❤🇵🇸 have become things 🇵🇸🍉❤of the past. We are dying dear friends. That is why I am asking you to help us break through this tough situation.Life in hot tents is incredibly sad and miserable. We are now experiencing the worst circumstances we have ever had in our life. The war has stolen happiness and life from us.

Please don't leave us alone in such dire times. Your kind contribution either through donating whatever you can or sharing my posts will be highly appreciated and valued.❤🇵🇸🍉

Donate to Help my family survive the war on Gaza by fleeing to safety, organized by EHAB AYYAD
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whoframedramadhego
8 months ago

hi. i made some images.

Hi. I Made Some Images.
Hi. I Made Some Images.
Hi. I Made Some Images.
Hi. I Made Some Images.

feel free to take them and use for whatever you may need them for. no credit required

whoframedramadhego
10 months ago

Let's all just take a moment to appreciate the Backgrounds in LEGO Monkie Kid ....

(( ̄y▽ ̄)╭ Ohohoho—

Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....

BECAUSE LIKE—

THEY ARE SO GOOODSDFGAEFH—!!!!

I really love the details they put into it and the rendering..!

So Conclusion:

*sipping tea*

Let's All Just Take A Moment To Appreciate The Backgrounds In LEGO Monkie Kid ....
whoframedramadhego
10 months ago

“The Alastor blackface thing was coordinated by haters to make the fandom look bad !”

1. You underestimate how dense people, especially white people can be and even though the claims are that there were 3 of them we’ve only seen pictures of 2 of them so it’s way more believable that two stupid white people had the same stupid idea than they conspired to make an entire fandom look bad by putting themselves at risk (even though no one did anything) doing blackface

2. Considering Vivziepop defended and made fanart of Blaire White doing Blackface and a bunch of her fans rallied behind her to defend her even after she was called out and she made a crying non-apology about how she didn’t know Blaire White was doing blackface when Blaire White literally said “I’m Blaire Black now !” and tagged it Black Lives Matter, so there’s probably more than a few slow ass people who think blackface is okay because she’s endorsed and defended it before (and she wasn’t a teenager she was in her fucking 20s when she defended this, like pushing 25, she should have known better)

whoframedramadhego
10 months ago

I am Mohammed Alanqer married from Enas Majed we have 3 children

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

Amidst the ongoing war in Gaza, we find ourselves as a family trapped between walls of fear and despair. I, Mohammed, a father of three children and a husband to a woman in her eighth month of pregnancy, live in an environment filled with threats and risks.

Donate to Trapped Family in Gaza Appeals for Help to Survive, organized by Abdallah Alanqar
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The story will be in three languages: English, French and Arabic … Abdallah Alanqar needs your support for Trapped Family in Gaza Appeals f
I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

My technology startup, which I built with dedication and hard work, was destroyed during this war, leading to the loss of our livelihood. My children, Layan, Sarah, and Adam, no longer have the opportunity for education due to the destruction of schools, posing a significant threat to their future.

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

- "A souvenir photo of my startup company."-

My wife, Enas, lives in constant anxiety due to her advanced pregnancy and the destruction of hospitals in the area. After losing my job and source of income, I find myself in a severe financial crisis, unable to provide for the needs and safety of my family.

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

- "Me and my wife Enas majed "

Our family home was destroyed due to the war, forcing us to flee and move multiple times, leaving us homeless. Everything has become difficult now; we cannot provide a safe place to live, nor can we afford clean clothes and food for our children. Additionally, our children have been afflicted with diseases such as measles, and our son Adam has been diagnosed with viral hepatitis.

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

-" layan & sara & adam in the war" -

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children
I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

Our only hope now is to escape from this ongoing hell and find a safe haven for our family. However, this requires exorbitant financial costs, with the coordination fee for crossing borders amounting to $5000 per adult and $2500 per child, a sum I cannot afford alone.

I Am Mohammed Alanqer Married From Enas Majed We Have 3 Children

- "My home before the war "-

We urgently appeal for your moral and financial assistance to cover the necessary costs for escaping to a safe environment, where we can build a better future for our children and ensure the safety of our family

Thank you for your attention and support, and we hope you can help us in these difficult circumstances.

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whoframedramadhego
10 months ago

I haven't seen HB, but I reefer seeing that clip of Stella ordering a hit on dtolas while he was sitting across from her at the breakfast table and thinking "Oh my gosh! She's gonna be so fun!"

Because (at least to me, I know some people feel different) writing a horrible character can be really fun to watch and write at that level of absurdity.

I wanna see Stella taking carriage rides when Stolas isn't home in hopes that she'll see him on the street and get to run him over.

I wanna see Stella rent out a mall for Via's birthday to show him up, AND pay using Stolas' credit card

I wanna see Stella burning Stolas' expensive silk bedsheets and replacing them with wool or something he's allergic to. She won't burn his clothes because then he'll look bad next to her in press photos, so she hangs them up and has the servants fan the smoke over them so the smell sets in.

I wanna see Stella go to brunch with the girls and have them comfort her when the divorce goes public. Maybe one of them offers to get the poison that her grandmother used to assassinate *her* husband.

I wanna see Stella have a "Mother Knows Best" number @ Via where she talks about how Goetia girls are born to be bred, and how if Via's future husband disrespects her she should see it as a promise of what's to come, and learn from her mother's mistakes.

I wanna see her have a girl's night out, get to party and dress in ways she never could before, and in her newfound freedom she just decides to murder Stolas because it's what she wants.

I uh...really want to see her have good things while also unabashedly wanting to cut off her husband's head.

I wish Stella was your character and not Viv's.

whoframedramadhego
10 months ago

How am I supposed to separate art from the artist when the artist has shitty beliefs that practically bleed into their work

whoframedramadhego
10 months ago
whoframedramadhego - Of Bastard and Beast
whoframedramadhego
11 months ago

Every time an Alastor redesign gets rid of his stupid fucking bob a star is born <3

whoframedramadhego
11 months ago

palestine masterpost-masterpost

i've been trying my best to collect a bunch of links to other, more structured resources about the genocide in gaza, and what you, reading this, can do about it, that i'm going to compile here.

DON'T SCROLL PAST. LOOK THROUGH THE LINKS. REBLOG.

less and less people are talking about gaza every day, but it is still a very real crisis.

education, donations, speaking out, global links (masterpost)

links to contextual articles

for americans - state/congressional contacts

how you can help palestine - donations, petitions, campaigns, upcoming protests (masterpost)

non-politically motivated charity links

canary mission

petitions and congressional contact (masterpost)

education, current news, taking action, direct action and donations, current protests (masterpost)

small monetary actions

2700 ebooks on israel and palestine, available for free

thorough article by storiesfromgaza, dated 10/30/23

targeted boycott + bds

how to find state/congressional contacts, bds, email template, donation links

sudan and congo

egypt, us/uk/canada/europe congressional contacts

direct links to help palestine

educate yourself (twitter links)

translating gaza (instagram link)

bds/targeted boycott information

compilation of palestine info and how to support it (masterpost), dated 10/28/23

latest info as of 11/3/23 and large amounts of immediate action to take (masterpost)

history of palestine and israel - articles, books, films, social media (masterpost)

socials to follow

journalists in north gaza

btselem

families in gaza to donate to

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago

If you were to write a thesis on Vivziepop, what would you write about?

If You Were To Write A Thesis On Vivziepop, What Would You Write About?

I may unironically publish this legitimately. Not just some blog post online, just a genuine review of our failures in mental health, media education, and online echo chamber culture bred out of the #relateable content mill of apps like TikTok.

There's nuance to all of this. It's not a one finger pointing at Vivziepop necessarily. But an acknowledgment of how her rise as an artistic content creator directly correlated to multiple systemic failures of society in regards to mental and physical health, education, economics, social liberties, and civil and governmental unrest over the last decade.

The pandemic in specific played a massive role in her ability to cultivate a foothold in animation and media. The lack of new content from any major studios, as well as the accessibility granted through venues like social media, added with the government imposes isolation of quarantine and the desperation to connect through parasocial relationships are merely what pushed her over that last hurdle.

The ideal human condition is to create. And when placed in this ideal, this is what she created. Taking advantage of chaos, uncertainty, and insecurity, she dug through the dredges of the internet's most unstable and susceptible people to get to where she is. Combing for people desperate for attention, catharsis, and community. It's why the fanbase (and even the critics) mirrors many high-control religious groups in tone and behavior.

There's so much more I could go into in regards to philosophy and even theology on the matter. But maybe I should just write.

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago
-Reimagined/Redesigned The Princess Of Hell - Charlie Dawnbringer (my Name). This Was Drawn Out Of Spite

-Reimagined/Redesigned The Princess of Hell - Charlie Dawnbringer (my name). This was drawn out of spite as they massacred my girl Charlie. I feel she was dumbed down in the season we got and lost her authority, personality, and other traits I loved.

-I made her a bit average sized and gave her hooves. I wanted her to have snake like hair and for her horns to be of her mother and for them to be shaped like her father’s wing crown. She even had a crown in general ! I wanted her to look like she’s actively running around doing things due to the rolled up sleeves and vest she wore. I see her as a tomboy like the old art. Shadows on her hands like her father and mother. Rosy cheeks and lipstick. Another trait I gave her is that she makes little trinkets for herself and others. Such as the bracelet on her wrist having a moth on it for Vaggie, and the cotton candy earring she had.. I swapped the red she had for a more orange color it makes it pop more same with her eyes.

Re-Redesign of Lucifer coming soon, !

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago

I need to rip out my uterus and sacrifice it to the blood gods

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago

kissing your f/o’s neck. you agree. reblog.

Kissing Your F/o’s Neck. You Agree. Reblog.
whoframedramadhego
1 year ago
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If
JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I Don’t Really Like The “go From The Top Up” Advice On Drapery/clothes - If

JUST SOME THOUGHTS! I don’t really like the “go from the top up” advice on drapery/clothes - if you’re having difficulty try it like this!

YES I see the typo… I’m so sorry folks… I was in a frenzied rush to make this…… and I’m too lazy to fix it……

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago

My animation process (in a GIF!)

My Animation Process (in A GIF!)

So you've learned the 12 principles of animation but don't know where to actually apply them? Fear not!! For here is my step-by-step process, very very condensed, into one singular giant GIF.

Hope it helps!

(You may need to open it in a new tab to read the text)

whoframedramadhego
1 year ago

How to Write REALISTIC and SMOOTH Dialogue

In a story, dialogue is quite important, it helps the readers paint a picture of what's happening and the characters themselves. However, it can be difficult to avoid the unnaturalness and choppiness that comes with a lack of experience. But luckily, I have put together A LOT of advice on how you can get over that rockiness and improve!

*** KEEPING YOUR DIALOGUE REALISTIC, AND PACING ***

>> Keep your characters in character:

Dialogue is a remarkably quick way for readers to determine your character's personality. Thus, you want their speech patterns to remain fairly consistent so the audience won't get confused. If your character is more serious, then they will use less slang and perhaps a more impressive vocabulary. If your character is more relaxed, they will use more slang and compress the words. (such as "dunno," "kay," "y'know," etc.)

Basically, you want their tone to match their traits so the way that they talk is more realistic and personlized to themselves. If the way all your characters speak is the same, there's something wrong. A strong tip is to put yourself in your character's shoes and imagine how they would respond!

>> Take the situation into consideration:

This is another part of keeping your characters in, well, character. Different emotional situations will have a different effect on separate people, so make sure that you have an idea of how your character will act during stressful, irritating, and sad times.

If your character is normally cold, they will struggle if it comes to comforting other people because they have less experience in that field.

>> Don't take too long with their words:

Unlike when narrating something, most people talk just to get the idea across. They will be more specific and quicker with what they say. (This excludes any character who likes to talk a lot.) Unless it's on purpose, they won't dance around the topic. Think of when you casually chat with your friends; you're pretty unlikely to use certain words and/or phrases that might be common to use while narrating.

If you want to explain something complicated, instead of writing out a paragraph of just one person talking, use a question-and-answer prompt! This is where another character continuously asks related questions that get answered by another person, so you can indirectly reveal your explanation.

*** HOW TO WRITE A SMOOTHER CONVERSATION AND DIALOGUE TAGS***

>> Having a variety of dialogue tags:

This is a pretty basic thing to look out for if you're new to writing conversations. Using words like "said," every other sentence can easily make it feel choppy and robotic. Instead, use words like "murmured," "smirked," etc. to paint some emotion into their words. Additionally, vary the location of the dialogue tags! They don't all have to go after the statement, you can include something in the beginning or even the middle, too!

Examples:

Beginning - She tilted her head, "What are you talking about?"

Middle - "Oh," he blinked, "I actually never thought about that."

End - "Wait up!" She exclaimed loudly, waving her hands around.

>> Using no dialogue tags to create a smooth conversation:

Having too many tags can also overwhelm your reader--remember, sentence variety is a crucial part of writing--so you can always drop them if they're unneeded. This applies when your characters (two is the suggested amount) are talking back and forth in a pattern straightforward enough for the reader to understand who's talking without it having to be labeled.

Dropping dialogue tags in these moments can create a smoother atmosphere during the conversation because the reader only has to focus on the talking present.

*** USING SLANG, STUTTERS, FILLER WORDS, AND PAUSES ***

Human speech is often not perfect; when talking, we often make mistakes such as filler words, grammatically incorrect phrases, etc. Hence, for more natural-sounding dialogue, it's important to incorporate some of these.

>> Pauses and stutters:

When reading dialogue, we read it at a steady pace unless it's written otherwise. However, that steady pace can soon get too robotic and too smooth. Luckily, there are several ways to change this! You can use dialogue tags, (ex: she quickly spoke) commas, and ellipsis (...). These are often integrated when the character is hesitant, nervous, answering something, or when they need to admit something. The same idea applies to stutters--they're mainly used to demonstrate anxiousness, which can be found in varying situations.

>> Filler words and slang:

Filler words can really just be used where you see fit. They may be used in the situations I previously mentioned (because it shows someone stumbling over their words) but it's ultimately up to you!

Slang, just like everything else, should not be used too often, or it will seem forced and exaggerated. The point is to sound natural, and increasing amounts of repetitiveness can ruin it. It's also important to remember that in real life, our conversations move slower; when someone speaks, another person usually doesn't respond quite literally, right after. However, in writing, dialogue can actually often seem that way, which is why using tags and these imperfections of speech is pivotal for building a realistic conversation!

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Lastly, a key point when writing dialogue is to ALWAYS read the conversations! Whether it be in your head or out loud, it can often help you catch anything that seems off! Additionally, like I mentioned at the very beginning, write dialogue from your character's perspective! Imagine yourself as them and how they/you would talk. Try to keep your dialogue tags, sentences, and word use varied to create a natural conversation!

If you were struggling before, I hope that this (extra) long guide was able to really offer you some insight and useful tips! If you read this far, thank you!

Happy writing~

3hks <3

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