May 2013
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“Start telling the stories that only you can tell, because there’ll always be...”
– Neil Gaiman (via writingquotes)
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Reblog if you love to write.
Whether it be fanfiction, original stories, drabbles, songs, poems, books, or anything that has to do with creative words, then reblog. Let’s gather all the writers of Tumblr together.
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I’m going to be going away this weekend for a wedding, and I won’t be back until Tuesday. I don’t have much queued up and I won’t be bringing my laptop so I’ll be posting when I get back!
Have a good weekend!
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WriteWorld: Writing: Your Characters Must Earn (or... →
worddocs:
Magic (and other skills—especially physical skills) must be practiced. Yes, your wizard could be the “chosen one,” but remember that even Harry Potter had to practice his patronus charm. In The Matrix, Neo had to learn how to get used to working within the system.
Knowledge must be studied: Your character probably wasn’t born with world knowledge floating around in her brain. She...
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Sagging Middle Syndrome: How To Rescue Your Novel...
worddocs:
Sagging middles especially result when there is no increase in tension as the plot progresses. In the move towards the climax, your characters should face increasingly bigger obstacles and challenges. Things should get more complicated – never less. Characters should have more at stake as events unfold. The emotions should run higher and deeper. And each event should leave the reader...
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reference for writers: Character Points to... →
writingbox:
Following on from my post yesterday about naturalistic dialogue, I wanted to talk a little more in depth about it.
Remember that naturalistic speech for one character is very different to naturalistic speech for another character. Everyone has their own way of speaking, their individual quirks and nuances.
There are many things about your character which will affect the way in...
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“Publishing is a business. Writing may be art, but publishing, when all is said...”
– Nicholas Sparks (via writingquotes)
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12 ways to start writing again →
amandaonwriting:
Forgive yourself.
Set a concrete, measurable goal.
Schedule it.
Write somewhere else.
Write sometime else.
Re-read.
Start Slow.
Start Small.
Minimize distractions.
Tunes.
Don’t censor.
Start writing now.
Follow the link to read the full article.
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WriteWorld: "Why?" She said questioningly →
referenceforwriters:
I really really really want to know why. Why do people say we can’t use adverbs? I’ve read books and they use adverbs. What’s with adverbs really? By the way, i love you blog—it’s been said many times already but there’s nothing else I could do to make you happy but know it. - drowningchimes
Do not believe anything that tells you you can’t use this or that in your...
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motivation for moving beyond your writing habits:... →
keyboardsmashwriters:
It’s always a good idea to begin your research as early as you can, because A LOT is still not enough. When you round up your data, make sure you check out every website, twitter, or other networking site an agency might have.
To jump-start your research, here are all the resources I’ve compiled over the process of my own querying journeys (also, these sites are free, and...
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“It’s wonderful to look back at our old writing and cringe. It simply means we...”
– Jeanne Voelker (via writingquotes)
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Your Character Is A “Sue”, Just Not A Mary Or...
thetrolliestcritic:
I’m sure you know that there are Mary Sue & Gary Stu characters. But, there are more than just these genres of Sue/Stu. This is where I go and talk about the various other subdivisions under both of these. If you’re interested to see if your character(s) falls under one or more of these, check this out.
Read More
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A 'strong female character'
drshebloggo:
DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN
a character who is physically strong
a character who is mentally strong
a character who is emotionally strong
ABSOLUTELY MEANS
a character who makes her own choices, even if they’re mistakes
a character whose point of view is explored at least briefly
a character who is the hero of her own story whether she knows it or not
And that’s just a strong...
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The Writing Box: Making the Leap: Fan Fiction to... →
hopelessromantic-jade
asked writingbox:
I really want to start writing my first original story but I have no idea where to start! I’ve written lots of fanfiction stories because it’s easier when you already have a starting point and characters to work off of; but I’m ready to start something completely from scratch. Where do I start?
First, good on you! The leap from fan fiction to original...
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motivation for moving beyond your writing habits:... →
keyboardsmashwriters:
soulothought asked you:
I’m looking to publish my work (after been told since I was 12 that I should) how do I spot the real deal from the others?
Firstly, make sure you read this post on what to do after you’ve finished your manuscript, and make sure you don’t skip a step!
If by “real deal” you mean publishers, my personal advice is that you don’t begin your search...
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I added a helpful little print-out for you guys to the tool page. It’s under character development. :)
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I’m going to be writing a play/opera/whatever for my senior project and it’s going to be performed in front of an audience.
That’s going to be an actual thing and I’ve never been more excited.
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buttlicked:
You’re bad at grammar? *pats u on shoulder* their, they’re, there.
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WriteWorld: Guest Article from Elizabeth:... →
writeworld:
nothingcanbegained asked: I have a character I roleplay, but I feel lately like every time I roleplay him, that I find that he’s just too… perfect? I mean he’s gentle mannered, polite, shy, honest, helpful, eager to please without being overbearing, easily embarrassed, and quite honestly, I’m finding him boring. How do I make a character more exciting without changing who he is?...
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“I think there are two types of writers, the architects and the gardeners. The...”
– George R.R. Martin (via writingquotes)
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If the people who put together The Fault In Our Stars soundtrack for the movie do not include Amsterdam by Imagine Dragons then I give up on life
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“Good writers indulge their audience; great writers know better.”
– Tom Heehler (via writingquotes)
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Fuck Yeah Character Development!:... →
characterandwritinghelp:
reviewersunited:
Whetheryou’re reading or writing a book, one of the most important things to decide on is what PoV(Point of view) you like or will be using. For me, I’m most comfortable with 3rd person PoV, although I will read 1stperson if it interests me.
Now, there are two main PoV’s that you’re told about in school. There’s 1st person and 3rd person. But,...
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prose is architecture: Stereotypes, Tropes, and... →
writeworld:
What are the differences between stereotypes, tropes, and archetypes? What are they? How do writers use them? Let’s take a look at some vocabulary and how we define these terms to make sense of them for ourselves.
Stereotype (n): A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
To elaborate on this, stereotypes can be seen as...
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the-highly-functioning-sociopath asked: Just wanted to say that your blog is the best thing ever!!! I often look it up to get inspired, to get help and tips and even when I'm not in need for advise, there's always a post or reblog coming up that makes my day (and actually helps me improving my writing). So thank you very very much for running this blog.
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motivation for moving beyond your writing habits:... →
fuckyourwritinghabits:
Anonymous asked fuckyourwritinghabits:
Do you have any advice on writing sexual/romantic tension between two characters?
This literally couldn’t be farther from what I normally write, so I’m going to provide you with the best links I can find. If anyone has anything to add, feel free and I’ll add/reblog.
likebooks.com - Sexual Tension
Absolute Write Sexual/Romantic...
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How to Show (Not Tell): A Writing Lesson from...
kgillsrpc:
By Mary Jaksch
I’m sure you agree that whether you write fiction or faction, stories are a great way to convey your message.
Even in fact-focused blog posts, a good story can engage and inspire readers.
As all storytellers know, a good story conveys mood, touches emotions, and holds the reader captive. A skillful storyteller sets the scene by showing – not telling. As a writer, you...
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motivation for moving beyond your writing habits:... →
writeworld:
WriteWorld Note: These tips are quoted from How to Write Like a Cartoonist by Scott Adams for The Wall Street Journal.
The topic is the thing. Eighty percent of successful humor writing is picking a topic that is funny by its very nature.
Humor likes danger. If you…
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thementoblame:
a-writers-littlethings:
The Fault In Our Stars killed me.
I sobbed. I bawled. I don’t sob over books. Ever. I went through 5 soaked tissue wads before I stopped crying.
I even dreamt about it last night. I don’t think that’s healthy.
That’s the The Fault In Our Stars effect. Join the club. I don’t cry with books. But I cried with The Fault In Our Stars.
John Green broke...
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The Fault In Our Stars killed me.
I sobbed. I bawled. I don’t sob over books. Ever. I went through 5 soaked tissue wads before I stopped crying.
I even dreamt about it last night. I don’t think that’s healthy.
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Reverse Dictionary →
ceruleancrescent:
conquerorwurm:
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catbountry:
fieto:
griff-kendu:
moraniarty:
shelivesin221c:
I DON’T KNOW THIS JUST FEELS LIKE THE MOST USEFUL THING IMAGINABLE RIGHT NOW
this is one of the most beautiful things on the internet
DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW MANY TIMES I HAVE BEEN WISTFULLY DAYDREAMING ABOUT SOMETHING LIKE THIS EXISTING
DO YOU KNOW
I LOVE YOU
GREAT
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Interrupting a character who’s about to swear with another character is so much fun.
I feel like I’m trolling.
Oh, you want to swear?
TOO BAD.
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List of Women Warriors in Folklore →
bells-will-ring:
here is a list you all needed in your lives but didn’t know it
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the-rest-in-trumpets:
katswhiskers:
velvetonions:
imagine a milkshake place called “shakesperience” where all the milkshake flavours are named after puns of shakespeare plays
Oreothello
Rolo and Juliet
Macberry
Mars Ado About Nothing
Antonutella and Cleopatra
Merchocolate of Venice
Two Gentlemint of Verona
Richerry III
It would bringeth all the gentlemen to the yard.
April 2013
75 posts
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Do you guys ever get lost in your writing? Like you’re in the zone, ideas are flowing but then you look at the clock and you realize that life is catching up to you and you have to actually do things?
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bookcobra asked: Hi :) I kind of just want some advice from a unbiased party. I write usually everyday and am working through my first novel. I am however, feeling frustrated that the people I trust most in my life aren't interested in my writing or the ideas and my characters. They just say something noncommittal, like 'that's nice', or 'uh huh'. Because I trust them most, I want to...
