Happiness-on-a-trolley-blog

for future reference

Writing Resources #1

(Note: I’m only including free resources here, mostly because I’m broke and haven’t had a chance to try out any paid apps / programs. These are the resources I use and recommend, and is by no means a comprehensive list of all the writing tools out there. You might find something else that works better for you and isn’t listed here, and I’d love to see some reblogs from people sharing any other resources!)

For when you just need to get words on the page:

Write or Die is easily the most versatile tool for when you need serious motivation to just write. It’s a bit tricky to figure out at a glance, but you can play around with it and find out what works for you. Because of the ability to set time limits and consequences for yourself, Write or Die can help you stay focused and (if you’re like me) stop second guessing every word you write. You can always edit later.

Written? Kitten! is an alternative to Write or Die with only rewards (new picture of an adorable animal of your choice every time you hit a word count) and no consequences. It also has a very minimalist layout without a lot of distractions or customization options, which is helpful if, like me, you’re easily distracted.

For visualizing your word count & progress:

Pacemaker has a free mode and a subscription mode, but the free mode is pretty much everything you need. This is helpful if you’d like a visual representation of your word count. It can make it easier to see your progress on a project.

For editing:

ProWritingAid is… everything. You do need to make an account to use this site, but oh boy oh boy is it ever worth it. (Just make sure to sign up for the free option; it has everything you need.) I use this tool in tandem with my own editing process, and it has an amazing algorithm for catching things that weaken your writing - adverbs, overused words, passive verbs, etc. You don’t need to take all of its advice, but it can help draw your attention to things about your writing that you may have missed. I would recommend this to anyone who is considering trying out a paid program like Grammarly. It’s by far the most useful editing tool I’ve ever come across.

Hemmingway App isn’t for everyone. I feel called out by it, but that’s the point - sometimes we need to hear that our writing is getting a bit verbose and ostentatious, and to consider if toning it down a bit might help our story and meaning shine. Again, you can decide not to take any or all of its advice, but it’s a useful tool. (For example: I put this post into the app and it yelled at me for the word “ostentatious” and suggested I replace it with “showy.” That’s not exactly what I meant, so I kept “ostentatious”, but it was a nice suggestion. Does that count as irony?)

As always, happy writing!

Annabeth: I can’t compete with you physically, but you’re no match for my brains.

Jason: You’re that smart?

Annabeth: Let me put it this way. Have you ever heard of Plato, Aristotle, Socrates?

Jason: Yes.

Annabeth: Morons.

PIXAR ANSWERED YOUR BIG QUESTION

YOU ASKED:

AND IN THE MOVIE CARS 3, PIXAR ANSWERS:

“Car Life Insurance”

IT’S BOTH

Hey look, it’s these guys again. My website – My Facebook page – See me on LINE Webtoon!

If you’re an introvert, follow us @introvertunites. 

Rich people showers

Percy: I'm gonna play a song for you right now

Percy: It's called 'my life so far'

Percy: *Takes a deep breath, plays a chord*

Percy: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

Holy shit never have I ever related to something so much

Somebody put that man back in the White House

President Obama appreciation post

psa

Black holes do not “suck,” they pull via gravity, like the earth and the sun. They aren’t vacuum cleaners and “sucking” is the wrong word to use. They pull things in. 

also, if the sun were to suddenly collapse into a black hole, nothing would change since the sun’s mass would equal the black hole’s mass. the earth and all the other planets would continue to orbit, except they’d be orbiting a sun-mass black hole instead. 

Thank you for your time.

Kim Jong Un may be the only overweight person in whole north korea