Super cliche advice but I think reading a lot and from a diverse selection is really important for expanding vocab + exposing yourself to different writing styles that you can learn from!
The rule of show-don't-tell is very important. Instead of saying "He had a headache" you can say "The back of his skull pounded dully" or something like that. Describe how it feels instead of just saying it bluntly, basically. That said, if you're referencing the same headache later in the same paragraph, you might want to just refer to it as a headache if you don't have anything else to add. I'm still trying to get a handle on this one myself haha.
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sacabamscribesis
Super cliche advice but I think reading a lot and from a diverse selection is really important for expanding vocab + exposing yourself to different writing styles that you can learn from!
Midnight
The rule of show-don't-tell is very important. Instead of saying "He had a headache" you can say "The back of his skull pounded dully" or something like that. Describe how it feels instead of just saying it bluntly, basically. That said, if you're referencing the same headache later in the same paragraph, you might want to just refer to it as a headache if you don't have anything else to add. I'm still trying to get a handle on this one myself haha.
m0rty
try not to go too far avoiding use of common words. if the words flow well and it fits there, there is no need to change it.
Sick A
To be honest i just pick a song i like and highligjt the words or maybe even phrases i liked to use on poems or writing and stuff