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Using the Right Expressions, phrases, and Idioms (^_^)>"

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Straightforward expressions.
Ever read or heard a conversation where the people are talking in not so straightforward expressions or phrases? Straightforward means what exactly the situation is for example:

Jamie is scared.

Yet, the person said instead says:

Jamie has cold feet.

They both mean the same thing, but the second sentence has an idiom, or a natural manner of speaking to the native speaker of the language usually in a form of a phrase. 

Considering that most fanfiction is written in English, there at times when many people get confused when a phrase or an idiom comes in. Mostly this happens to non first language English speakers but at times it can be so because simply we lack the knowledge. 

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What's Another Word for 'Word A'?

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Ever had a moment when you were writing something, and you were trying to think up of a word with the same meaning to a word you did not want to repeat over and over?


I know I did and still do when I write. Especially for those who have English as their 2nd or even 3rd language. At times, a piece of writing or even fanfiction can sound very dry with the exact words being repeatedly written that one might think that the writer could expand their vocab somehow. 


So what's the tool to solve this problem? 


A Thesaurus. 


Whether it's a conventional or digital one, all writers should have a thesaurus within them. And in some cases, people prefer to have both a dictionary and thesaurus and even some prefer to have reference to how the words work in a sentence too.


Confused? 


Don't worry, I have a couple of Links that can help you out expand your vocab... 

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Steps to Overcoming a Writer's Block =)

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Drat! The Writer's Block! DX

Another blog post from 'The Notoriously Sneaky Journal' revised. Updated with a few more steps and suggestions. 


This is the just a list I made on how Writers can overcome a Writer's Block and help them in getting their plots back in motion. A writer's block usually appears when you've got no ides left, you're frustrated, and there's pressure from readers for more new updates.


Important Blunt tips to Overcoming a Writers Block: 


Step 1 :  STOP and get off your computer. TAKE A BREAK!
It may sound silly, but many people don't realize that it can get tediously monotone when your just staring at the computer for too long. Take a break from the boring view of your screen. It's a good way to not force your head to think too much. Other ways you can do this is by meditating, listening to music, doolde random images on paper and even rest or sleep. 


Step 2 : It's OK to skip Updates
Some people do have an update schedule for their fics. It's OK to miss them at times, as real life things step in. Just because readers are wanting you to update doesn't mean you have to do things in a hurry. Plot wise, you can develop more things if you're willing to. You're the author, and if your readers are loyal and you've got a good plot, they will read it no matter how long you take to make a new update.  

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Having problems in making an Original Character?

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Original and likable. ;)
This post is an updated version to as how to make an Original Character, also know as OCs from my other blog 'The Notoriously Sneaky Journal'. 


As many people like about fanfiction, it's an awesome oppertunity to create their own character that would eventually interact with their favorite fandom. 


No doubt I've done this before and I'm pretty sure that all fans would wish to (unless they wish to leave it as a non-OC fic).

Simple tips to get you started:

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The main canon Bot characters for 'A Twin for a Twin'?

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As a fan to the old continuity (G1 series), during the Revenge of the Fallen I was thrilled to have one of my favorite bots in it: Sideswipe. What I wasn't prepared though, is that in the Movie version of ROTF was the fact they had a different set of twins.

So what happened to his real twin Sunstreaker?


As apparently, no one knows.


Hence the reason why my main character in my fic ended up being Sunstreaker.


While there have been numerous fics about him and Sides tagging along and even some cases where he's there too, many of them have female OCs that are their 'companion'. No offence to those who like OC slash but I'm not really into the mech love human thing. It's fun, but after reading God knows how many fics like it, I got REALLY bored. And since actions speak louder than words, POOF! I avoided about going all angry and go flaming other authors or made a fanfic to counter the rest hurting other authors (a.k.a. the troll fic)... and made my own fic that I had with my own ideas.  



The main Bots for 'A Twin for a Twin' are:

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