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➤ i won't be able to write every single ask immediately. i just wanna say, i am extremely grateful to all my followers and their asks, but honestly i'm a very demotivated person. it takes me time and motivation to do the best i can with your requests, but i will never ignore it. if i don't feel comfortable or i am unable to write a certain ask I will definitely make a post and keep it up till whoever send me the ask replies to it through an ask or a dm.
➤ do not pressure me into writing something. i know y'all would never push me into something but i just want to make it clear that i don't write full blown out smut and i don't want to write about anything non-consensual or anything explicit about children or actors/celebrities.
➤ my requests are always open. there is no circumstance that my requests should be closed but the thing is a lot of it are piled up and it takes time to answer.
➤ emoji annons are welcome. you don't want to reveal your username for any reason? i gotchu. feel free to use any emoji you'd like and request.
➤comments under my posts. i absolutley love comments. i know it takes a bit of time but istg it makes my day if you leave something under there which is supportive or nice. i really do appreciate it. even if your thoughts are through an ask i will love to listen to them. i always encourage commenting not only on mine but on other writer's posts too!
➤characters I write for are,
〉harry potter.percy jackson.marvel. outerbanks.stranger things.〈
When your character’s trauma starts hitting a little too close to home
Writing Tips
Punctuating Dialogue
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➸ “This is a sentence.”
➸ “This is a sentence with a dialogue tag at the end,” she said.
➸ “This,” he said, “is a sentence split by a dialogue tag.”
➸ “This is a sentence,” she said. “This is a new sentence. New sentences are capitalized.”
➸ “This is a sentence followed by an action.” He stood. “They are separate sentences because he did not speak by standing.”
➸ She said, “Use a comma to introduce dialogue. The quote is capitalized when the dialogue tag is at the beginning.”
➸ “Use a comma when a dialogue tag follows a quote,” he said.
“Unless there is a question mark?” she asked.
“Or an exclamation point!” he answered. “The dialogue tag still remains uncapitalized because it’s not truly the end of the sentence.”
➸ “Periods and commas should be inside closing quotations.”
➸ “Hey!” she shouted, “Sometimes exclamation points are inside quotations.”
However, if it’s not dialogue exclamation points can also be “outside”!
➸ “Does this apply to question marks too?” he asked.
If it’s not dialogue, can question marks be “outside”? (Yes, they can.)
➸ “This applies to dashes too. Inside quotations dashes typically express—“
“Interruption” — but there are situations dashes may be outside.
➸ “You’ll notice that exclamation marks, question marks, and dashes do not have a comma after them. Ellipses don’t have a comma after them either…” she said.
➸ “My teacher said, ‘Use single quotation marks when quoting within dialogue.’”
➸ “Use paragraph breaks to indicate a new speaker,” he said.
“The readers will know it’s someone else speaking.”
➸ “If it’s the same speaker but different paragraph, keep the closing quotation off.
“This shows it’s the same character continuing to speak.”
Quick tip for people who don’t want to bother friends with your hyperfixation info dumping:
If nobody will listen to you, your phone will.
Why is it every time I get somewhere when I’m writing i am suddenly overcome with exhaustion.
like I have the ideas but my eyelids are too heavy for me to execute them.
UGGHHHHHHHH
Top Ten Tips for Beginner Writers
Understand
Writing is amazing. It is so satisfying to be able to hold your success, to see your success, to know your hard work paid off. On the opposing side, writing can be a pain. As unfair as it may seem, to succeed, you need to fail. Truthfully, writing is more than putting words on a page. In order to be a successful writer, you need to understand that.
Writer Friends
No one will understand a writer's mind better than a writer. Of course, every writer is different. Even so, they have been/are where you are. They will assist you in growing as a writer, probably better than any English teacher ever could.
First drafts
Think of a building. Obviously, you build from the floor upward. Essentially, your first draft is the foundation of your story - something to build upon. That being said, your first draft is not the story as the floor is not the building.
Keep Writing
As previously stated, in order to succeed, you need to fail. If you aspire to be a successful writer, you need to also understand that it is not the fact you fail, but whether you rise despite the failure. Furthermore, if you wish to improve, you need to continue writing beyond your mistakes.
Originality
Originality is not mandatory. If your plot derives from an AU, writing prompt, or already exists (a book or movie having the same general plot), your story does not lose its value. Some of the best stories exist more than once.
Yes, it counts.
If you post on Fanfiction, you are a writer. If you post on Wattpad, you are a writer. If you write, you are a writer. Your work is valid, no matter what you decide to do with it.
Writing Journals
There will come a time when the perfect idea hits you and you don't have access to a device. Sure, we operate digitally. Even so, invest in a journal. You’ll never know when you might need it.
Reading Books
Reading action packed books helps me understand how to effectively shift between a scene/moment in a chapter. Even if you’re not much of a reader, rest assured the techniques you wish to master are hidden in pages for you to observe.
Taking Advice (the irony is strong)
You will stumble upon posts instructing you on what to use in a sentence, what not to use, how to express emotion, et cetera. Keep in mind that not all of it will apply to you. Use the word “very” if you want to, end a sentence with a preposition if you would like, don’t name your chapters if you don’t feel like it. You are in charge of your story.
Taking Breaks
It is okay to take an hour break, or a week-long break, or even a three-month break. It does not make you any less of a writer. Do whatever you need to do to become the writer you aspire to be, even if that means not writing for a while.
If you have any questions, or feel I missed something, feel free to let me know!
Character-driven vs Plot-driven Stories
What is a Character-driven story?
Character-driven stories gravitate toward intra and interpersonal relationships with the characters. Unlike a plot-driven story, these types of stories focus on how the character(s) arrives at a choice.
Readers tend to enjoy these types of stories because of the realistic characters authors write in those books. It allows the reader to see themselves or others in those characters, developing an emotional connection.
What is a Plot-driven story?
A Plot-driven story gravitates toward the external rather than the internal conflict. Unlike a character-driven story, these types of stories focus on the choice a character must make rather than what they do to get there.
Readers tend to enjoy these types of stories because of the well-constructed plot. Seeing a character in a situation they cannot control may provide a sense of purpose or familiarity for the reader.
(This is something my friend said she likes about plot-driven stories. It may be true for other readers, as well.)
Which is best?
I’m going to let you in on a little secret. There is no such thing as the “best” way to write a story. It all depends on preference.
If you want to write a story for an audience who will analyze your characters, write for that audience. If you want a story for an audience who will gravitate toward your well-constructed plot, write for that audience.
There is somebody out there who will love your book, I guarantee.
If you have any questions, or feel as though I’ve missed something, feel free to let me know!
Genres
What is a genre?
A genre is a category that your story belongs to based on form, style, or subject matter.
Action/Adventure
Your book belongs to this genre if your characters are on a quest or journey to reach a concrete goal. Take The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan. The goal is to return the lighting bolt to Zeus before summer solstice, or there will be war.
Fantasy
Your book belongs to this genre if the world in your story has a type of magic system, or includes mythical creatures. Think of Dragons, Centaurs, Pixie dust, et cetera.
Mystery
Your book belongs to this genre if the story centers around a question(Who, What, Where, Why, and How). Think of Criminal Minds, Mondays Not Coming, Lucifer, etc.
Romance
Your book belongs to this genre if your story centers around the romantic relationship of two or more characters. Think of Five Feet Apart, To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, Love, Simon, etc.
(Keep in mind, your story can belong to more than one genre. There are no limitations.)
If anyone has any questions, or feels as though I’ve left something out, feel free to let me know!
Hi, I'm Anne!
A handful of my posts are from a period of my life when I aspired to be a novelist. I will not delete those posts, so feel free to scroll if you're curious.
My desire for writing has not wavered, but my career path has changed. I still have so much I want to talk about and so much I wish to share with whoever wants to listen.
I often imagine my life in my late 20s, having my dream career, living with my future partner, and being happier. Then I remember it's all under the assumption that I have time to grow. What if I need to step into my power sooner than I'd like? Life is not guaranteed, and time won't hold your hand. Am I ready for that?
- @annetries-towrite
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Perhaps, to you, this remains insignificant. To me, it is everything. It has to be. I am all I have left.
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I think that once you've hurt someone enough times, you don't deserve to come back into their lives, apologizing for your actions over and over again. At some point, it stops being them and it starts being about you. At some point, you owe it to them to stay gone.
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Alright, remember how I said I'm a writer in my introduction post? I'll show you exactly what I mean. Play this song while you read.
Tailed by an unfortunate puppy, we walk through the rain. In no hurry, obviously, as neither of us have any shield from the sky's tears. Passed buildings and homeless men, throwing cans at me when I come too close. The puppy whimpering, as if feeling the pain for me.
What had I done wrong? I know it was just a fight. I tried to fix it, but it seems I've just made it worse. This puppy is just as sad and alone as me now. I'm miserable. We're miserable. We want shelter from our problems. We want shelter... from the rain.
Just arrived from IG dues to its AI bullshit.
I'm Regina. I'm a high fantasy writer & traditional artist, with a PHD in procrastination and mental illness.
🎨I draw a lot of different subjects, but my favourites are flowers and leaves. I use a lot of mediums— charcoal, alcohol markers, graphite, pencil colours, etc.
Just getting into watercolor. That's a shitstorm for another day.
📚 My book is about a werewolf, who is the last royal alive in an anti-authoritarian society and has to struggle with his identity being exposed as the pressure of m-rder and politics grows. It comes out in August on Wattpad.
Follow me if you want daily screeches caused by minor inconveniences & a warm community 💚
Here's some of my stuff:
Never let bad grammar stop you from being a writer. There's always gonna be that one patient reader who'll sacrifice their firstborn for your book.
I mean... not writing IS the best part 🤷♀️
Wdym writing isn't fun. I get to daydream about my lil guys in my head. I can make them kiss and snap them like twigs.
Idk about y'all, but every romance I write turns into a horror. I don't see a problem tho 🤷♀️
Tumblr is so confusing y'all. How do you incredible writers go on yapping out amazing ass pov excerpts, like do you just randomly show up one day and be like "Hey look at what I wrote"??? And people just slurp your writing up???
Y'all are Tumblr writing god wtf???