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if you're struggling to write a scene, the problem is usually further back. that's almost always the case anyway, but it isn't for me right now, because even though the problem is usually further back that can't be the case here becaFUCK GODDAMN IT
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
if you're struggling to write a scene, the problem is usually further back. that's almost always the case anyway, but it isn't for me right now, because even though the problem is usually further back that can't be the case here becaFUCK GODDAMN IT
oh shit it's november am i meant to be doing something
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
oh shit it's november am i meant to be doing something
skill issue
i fear to tell you this does not work
get married. that way they can't say no to beta reading
November 2, 2025 at 1:17 PM
skill issue
get married. that way they can't say no to beta reading
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
get married. that way they can't say no to beta reading
no tip tomorrow because i will be marrying the love of my life
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
no tip tomorrow because i will be marrying the love of my life
you can do whatever you want forever so write about that
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
you can do whatever you want forever so write about that
if your first line doesn't make readers spontaneously combust it's time to start over
October 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
if your first line doesn't make readers spontaneously combust it's time to start over
don't over-explain things. don't under-explain things. explain things the exact right amount, which varies significantly from reader to reader
October 28, 2025 at 10:48 PM
don't over-explain things. don't under-explain things. explain things the exact right amount, which varies significantly from reader to reader
always carry a notebook and pen. ALWAYS. note: it helps if the pen has ink but it isn't necessary
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
always carry a notebook and pen. ALWAYS. note: it helps if the pen has ink but it isn't necessary
STOP WRITING THAT SENTENCE! didn't you already use that exact phrase ten pages ago? yeah. thought so. saved your ass
October 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
STOP WRITING THAT SENTENCE! didn't you already use that exact phrase ten pages ago? yeah. thought so. saved your ass
TAKE TO THE SEA
October 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM
TAKE TO THE SEA
readers want to feel special, so put a little slip of paper between the first pages of every copy of your novel telling them what the twist is, and that they're the only one you told
October 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
readers want to feel special, so put a little slip of paper between the first pages of every copy of your novel telling them what the twist is, and that they're the only one you told
when was the last time your protagonist got to have a nice, long, uninterrupted bubble bath?
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
when was the last time your protagonist got to have a nice, long, uninterrupted bubble bath?
did you know that you can combine emoji with your phone keyboard??? imagine what this can do for your writing
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
did you know that you can combine emoji with your phone keyboard??? imagine what this can do for your writing
sure wish i was doing it (writing)
October 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
sure wish i was doing it (writing)
don't forget to feed the plot chickens
October 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
don't forget to feed the plot chickens
if you're not sure what your protagonist should do next, complicated riddles will always keep them preoccupied
October 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
if you're not sure what your protagonist should do next, complicated riddles will always keep them preoccupied
name all of your characters Bad Evil Guy Who Is Defeated By The End to create tension for the reader. which one will it be?
October 17, 2025 at 9:57 PM
name all of your characters Bad Evil Guy Who Is Defeated By The End to create tension for the reader. which one will it be?
outlining a novel is easy! just place it on an A4 sheet, grab a pen, and trace then pen around the edge
October 16, 2025 at 8:52 PM
outlining a novel is easy! just place it on an A4 sheet, grab a pen, and trace then pen around the edge
behind every writer is me, watching them not doing any writing
October 15, 2025 at 8:58 PM
behind every writer is me, watching them not doing any writing
scream into the abyss. the abyss might have some helpful writing advice it can scream back at you
October 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
scream into the abyss. the abyss might have some helpful writing advice it can scream back at you
if you're writing from multiple perspectives, you need to ensure your characters are instantly recognisable to readers. so write about your readers' immediate families
October 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
if you're writing from multiple perspectives, you need to ensure your characters are instantly recognisable to readers. so write about your readers' immediate families
if you're unsure how to deal with the tension in a scene, just have a random character walk in and decimate the mood for an arbitrary reason
October 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
if you're unsure how to deal with the tension in a scene, just have a random character walk in and decimate the mood for an arbitrary reason
worried your writing is bad? just write in a smaller font so you don't have to read it
October 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
worried your writing is bad? just write in a smaller font so you don't have to read it