Best Tumblr Blogs To Follow To Improve Your Writing

Best Tumblr blogs to follow to improve your writing

When it comes to improving your writing, there are a plethora of blogs you can turn to for inspiration, advice, and tips. 

@novlr is one of the best and most well-known blogs in the writing community, with a wealth of information on all aspects of the craft. 

@blue-eyed-author is another excellent choice, focusing on motivation and cures for writer's block. 

@imastoryteller is an in-depth blog filled with valuable research on the art of storytelling, and @writers-potion provides a wealth of writing prompts and tips for anyone who struggles with writer's block. 

Finally, @urfriendlywriter another great resource, with prompts and tips for improving your writing skills in a variety of genres.

Whether you're a novice writer or an experienced vet, these five blogs are sure to help you take your writing to the next level.

(if you have any others you recommend let me know)

Reasons readers stop reading certain books

Limited internal conflict: There may not be enough of a personal struggle or conflict that the character faces, which can make it difficult for the reader to become invested in the story.

Too much unexpected content: There may be elements in the story that the reader does not expect or is not prepared for, which can be confusing or jarring. This is not plot twists but things like dark romance, certain tropes, genre, etc. This can be a good thing for some readers, but by being transparent you will find your ideal reader much more easily.

Slow pacing: The story may slow down considerably at some point, causing it to lose momentum and making it difficult for the reader to continue engaged.

Not enough of what the reader came for: The reader may feel that there is not enough of what they were hoping for in the story, such as character development, action, or a certain plot point.

Dense or challenging writing: The writing style may be overly dense, difficult to read or understand, making it difficult for the reader to stay engaged with the story.

Deviating from the characters: The story may deviate too much from the main characters that the reader cares about, causing them to lose interest or become confused. (think a book with multiple POVs where you just want to get back to one characters POV) (nothing against multiple POVs btw)

Personal preferences: The reader may simply not connect with the book or its themes, and there is nothing the author can do about that.

do you have advice for ff writers???

I don't write fanfiction that often but I DO

Don't let imposter syndrome get you, fanfiction is real writing. You guys are literally doing the Lord's work for readers

This is a link to a forum with tons upon tons of advice, just use CNTRL F to search through it more easily https://m.fanfiction.net/topic/2872/137424053/1/

You don't need to go into looks that much (especially for more popular fandoms)

Dont stress too much about what readers in the fandom want to see, write what you like, your ideal readers will come

Internal conflict is your friend. I've noticed that people tend to rely on the pre-existing internal conflict to drive the story but make sure to sprinkle some in. Readers are there for the characters.

Keep writing, even if you (not necessarily you specifically just people in general) think its bad or cringey, so what? You are doing something amazing and creative.

HI

ARE WE STILL MORTAL ENEMIES

HMM I BELIEVE THERE HAS BEEN A LACK OF CONFLICT

PERHAPS MEARLY RIVALS

Why can't I send pictures to you😭

I DONT KNOW 😭

ILL CHECK MY SETTINGS AGAIN

marries you but platonically (it's for tax purposes this time)

u call urself writing motivation

but you write so magically urself

i just

youre so cool

weird way to propose but YES

(ahhhhh ilyyyyy)

take my heart, it's yours