Wasteland Author
@wastelandauthor.bsky.social
I write fiction to encapsulate readers. On a mission to help out fellow writers via one on one editing.
He/him | 23 | 80s and 90s music nerd | pfp by Firestrot | Fiction editing services -> http://bit.ly/4dL3sYv
He/him | 23 | 80s and 90s music nerd | pfp by Firestrot | Fiction editing services -> http://bit.ly/4dL3sYv
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Here's my formal introduction post for my account and will be pinned.
I'm Wasteland, but another name I go by is Lance. I'm a fiction writer and a freelance editor who loves to read a mix of fantasy and sci-fi with a dash of a few other genres. The same genre salad applies for my writing.
I'm Wasteland, but another name I go by is Lance. I'm a fiction writer and a freelance editor who loves to read a mix of fantasy and sci-fi with a dash of a few other genres. The same genre salad applies for my writing.
Learn all which you can about writing. The more you get ahead on specifics within writing, such as the base elements of a story, the more you understand and grow. Gather sources for you to refer back to
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December 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Learn all which you can about writing. The more you get ahead on specifics within writing, such as the base elements of a story, the more you understand and grow. Gather sources for you to refer back to
#writing
#writing
Playlists usher you into a creative groove. Lots of writers create playlists related to their stories, characters, and settings for the creative flow when they write. Find which songs or soundtracks help your muse
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December 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Playlists usher you into a creative groove. Lots of writers create playlists related to their stories, characters, and settings for the creative flow when they write. Find which songs or soundtracks help your muse
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Rewriting stories don't have to be perfect. If you're restarting a story, which happens often, you might not adore the new scenes right away, but having the draft helps with improving it later. Finish the story first
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December 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Rewriting stories don't have to be perfect. If you're restarting a story, which happens often, you might not adore the new scenes right away, but having the draft helps with improving it later. Finish the story first
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Create lore bibles. When you write longer pieces, such as novels, you'll find yourself with your thoughts about characters, settings, and plot. Sort all these thoughts in a master file
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December 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Create lore bibles. When you write longer pieces, such as novels, you'll find yourself with your thoughts about characters, settings, and plot. Sort all these thoughts in a master file
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Revive old manuscripts. As a writer, you'll collect stories with various degrees of readiness for publishing, but some need time and more brainstorming. Find the stories you want to reconstruct
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December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Revive old manuscripts. As a writer, you'll collect stories with various degrees of readiness for publishing, but some need time and more brainstorming. Find the stories you want to reconstruct
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Keep outlines open. Writers struggle with overstructured outlines, trying to make sure everything on track, when it's easier to change things up as things go along. Don't box yourself in
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December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Keep outlines open. Writers struggle with overstructured outlines, trying to make sure everything on track, when it's easier to change things up as things go along. Don't box yourself in
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Cut off dialogue. Your characters will speak over each other, speak soft enough to be repeated, or even not even speak at all because of the surge of emotions. Characters speaking gets messy
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December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Cut off dialogue. Your characters will speak over each other, speak soft enough to be repeated, or even not even speak at all because of the surge of emotions. Characters speaking gets messy
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Harness your burst of creativity. If you find yourself producing more fiction than usual, try to keep it going until you can't. Make sure to not burn yourself out
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November 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Harness your burst of creativity. If you find yourself producing more fiction than usual, try to keep it going until you can't. Make sure to not burn yourself out
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Try a binge writing day. As a writer, you might need the push to complete a section of your manuscript/story, and a free day for writing alone could prove useful. Make sure all responsibilities are cleared beforehand
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November 14, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Try a binge writing day. As a writer, you might need the push to complete a section of your manuscript/story, and a free day for writing alone could prove useful. Make sure all responsibilities are cleared beforehand
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Know your argument. Fiction allows a writer, you, to argue for a position through the means of characters, plot, setting, and so on, which means you need to stick close to it. Keep your argument in mind
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November 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Know your argument. Fiction allows a writer, you, to argue for a position through the means of characters, plot, setting, and so on, which means you need to stick close to it. Keep your argument in mind
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Don't overexert yourself. When writing, you might find yourself pushing to finish the next line or scene, yet you want to save it for later. Fresh thoughts for tomorrow is better than sloppy work
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November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Don't overexert yourself. When writing, you might find yourself pushing to finish the next line or scene, yet you want to save it for later. Fresh thoughts for tomorrow is better than sloppy work
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October slowed down for me. In terms of written prose, my word count dipped below 5,000, which given the work in grad school, fits how busy I was during the month. November might have better luck with better time management
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November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
October slowed down for me. In terms of written prose, my word count dipped below 5,000, which given the work in grad school, fits how busy I was during the month. November might have better luck with better time management
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Epilogues work like prologues. You're writing an extended ending, a scene or two, which leads into another story and it shouldn't take more than 1,500 words. Leave your reader in suspense
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November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Epilogues work like prologues. You're writing an extended ending, a scene or two, which leads into another story and it shouldn't take more than 1,500 words. Leave your reader in suspense
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Prologues should be brief. You're writing an introduction, a scene or two which hooks the reader in, and it doesn't need to be long. Create an intro that'll be explained by the full story
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November 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Prologues should be brief. You're writing an introduction, a scene or two which hooks the reader in, and it doesn't need to be long. Create an intro that'll be explained by the full story
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Developmental edits encourage you to observe. With your complete first draft, the faults within your story, the inconsistencies and plot holes, stick out, meaning you’ll have to craft new material or trim down the old. Pay attention to what doesn’t match up
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November 1, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Line edits produce effective sentences. In removing words, you'll find yourself reworking sentences, heightening descriptions, and playing with rhythm; the second draft will sing. Keep a close eye on your sentences
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October 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Line edits produce effective sentences. In removing words, you'll find yourself reworking sentences, heightening descriptions, and playing with rhythm; the second draft will sing. Keep a close eye on your sentences
#writing
#writing