I don't have a clever title, I just thought there might be discussion to be had about this...9mo ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
It makes me trust in a writer when I see that they've put a huge amount of research work into getting details right like this. I'm wondering about other examples.2yr ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
Found this on Instagram. If you shoehorn something entirely unbelievable into the story, it becomes less enjoyable and more work to read4yr ⋅ bienvenidos-a-chilis ⋅ r/writing
My 9yo son loves writing and has writen several short books over the last two years. Today we took our laptops to a coffee shop to have a joint writing session. So much fun we will do it again. I may never be a great writer. But today I felt like a pretty good dad.5yr ⋅ auzemoto ⋅ r/writing
Gives Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo. a run for its money.5yr ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
Found this tumblr post for when yourself stuck in the middle of a scene!5yr ⋅ postitnotesrock ⋅ r/writing
So I saw this tweet about GrimDark and Fantasy, do you agree ? Any examples ?4yr ⋅ NevJay ⋅ r/writing
[Tips & Tricks] When I got stuck in a rut and couldn't see the whole picture, I wrote each scene on a card, color-coded with themes/plot points, and tacked it all on my wall. Worked wonders.4yr ⋅ Nicoscope ⋅ r/writing
Visited Douglas Adam's grave today. There was a bouquet of pens and a trusty towel laid by him.5yr ⋅ PompeiiGraffiti ⋅ r/writing
Saw this posted in r/wearethemusicmakers, and thought it perfectly described by journey every writing project.5yr ⋅ pilotproject ⋅ r/writing
This would clear up 99% of the questions asked on this sub. Learn to craft the narrative (I.e., convincingly bullshit) in an immersive way and the rest falls into place.4yr ⋅ GT_Knight ⋅ r/writing
Seems pertinent. Waiting for motivation to write? That’s not how this works.4yr ⋅ Spellscribe ⋅ r/writing
Masashi Kishimoto, author of the famous anime series “Naruto” explains his struggles while writing4yr ⋅ Hugo75301 ⋅ r/writing
Terry Crews knows the deal... now if I can only figure out how to take the advice...4yr ⋅ grace050 ⋅ r/writing
Working on a sliding scale for core dialogue traits. Anything fundamental I should add or change? Trying to keep it minimal.4yr ⋅ epikeckler ⋅ r/writing
“Kill the Cliche” - I find this to be helpful writing advice but I don’t entirely agree with inventing everything from scratch. We should allow ourselves to be inspired by our favorite authors and their words. What do you guys think of this sentiment when it comes to writing something fresh?4yr ⋅ kb_92 ⋅ r/writing
Been working on my novel for 6 months. Felt like a made some real progress this morning.4yr ⋅ Joshwilso ⋅ r/writing
Hioriko Araki's Character sheet ,filling all of it for every character you write is overkill but useing it for the main characters can be useful3yr ⋅ Jesus-from-the-manga ⋅ r/writing
me irl, OR, I'm beginning a new project and haven't yet done the research to see who else has already done it5yr ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
A member of SFWA.org passed away and he had an acceptance (of sorts) letter from Harlan Ellison from 1966. This is what submitting used to be like in the Golden Era. I was given permission to post this.4yr ⋅ dukerustfield ⋅ r/writing
This is my whole book. First unedited draft compared with last ready to print revision. Green color are changes.5yr ⋅ noximo ⋅ r/writing
[Question] Is it possible to get a collection of visual aides similar to the image posted?5yr ⋅ tickleyourfrontbutt ⋅ r/writing
Just a reminder that you don't always need to obsess over editing, and that sometimes just producing content is what's important :)4yr ⋅ RedSquidz ⋅ r/writing
My German book does a good job of explaining the passive voice and when to use it.4yr ⋅ bullmoose98 ⋅ r/writing
“If you want to write” by Brenda Ueland — I bought this book for $1 on a whim and it’s inspired me tremendously4yr ⋅ lurkndturf ⋅ r/writing
Been seeing a lot of this death-for-the-sake-of-death pattern since Game of Thrones blew up5yr ⋅ articulateantagonist ⋅ r/writing
Charles Dickens and I are like soulmates in this way. (Excerpt from his biography)4yr ⋅ eyem-write-ur-wrong ⋅ r/writing
This was originally posted in r/webdev but I thought it applied here as well6yr ⋅ JustCallMeDave ⋅ r/writing
A great reminder that fiction can change the world, because it changes readers.3yr ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
Just read that V.E. Schwab (YA Author) tracks time and not word count. Anyone on here does this?4yr ⋅ neatlion ⋅ r/writing
Alan Sillitoe on his writing process, and musings about loneliness. I love the last line in particular.5yr ⋅ MellotronSymphony ⋅ r/writing
John Cage's rules for making music. Posted for years in Merce Cunningham's dance studio. Applicable to writers, too.5yr ⋅ slaintrain ⋅ r/writing
My writing professor gave each student one of her books before retirement. I got her 1970's copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude :)5yr ⋅ cloudytuesday ⋅ r/writing
Need a name for a city with buildings that look like this - Its in a cold, barren landscape with little light, and the rock-shaped homes are good insulators. Help!5yr ⋅ AtomicStromboli ⋅ r/writing
I’ve found the secret to writing romance. It was never a love triangle, but a...5yr ⋅ SecretlySpiders ⋅ r/writing
Pitch generator chart for your next novel (via Electric Literature)5yr ⋅ articulateantagonist ⋅ r/writing
In honor of the death of David Foster Wallace, this is my favorite quote from his work4yr ⋅ pstamato ⋅ r/writing
The overly analytical person's solution to giving characters unique voices (named removed).5yr ⋅ AsteroidBomb ⋅ r/writing
My 2nd Grade students collaborated & wrote a poem - I was so proud that I displayed it on our classroom door!5yr ⋅ ccpktl ⋅ r/writing
My best writing is done while at my friend’s terrace. Where is your best writing spot?5yr ⋅ FablingFox ⋅ r/writing
Found this outside my English professor's door. Thought you might like it here.6yr ⋅ Joobeejoo47 ⋅ r/writing
I always go back to this Cheryl Strayed quote when I'm stuck. I hope it helps everyone else too. Happy Monday!4yr ⋅ PaulShirley ⋅ r/writing
Every once in a while this line from Midnight in Paris pops into my head. It's comforting.6yr ⋅ consciousclone ⋅ r/writing
The most common sentences from The Hunger Games, Twilight, and Harry Potter, with a bonus (plus an article in the comments)8yr ⋅ hgbleackley ⋅ r/writing
Repost from a 2-year-old post from u/MNBrian. I've said it before, but it's good to be reminded. Establishing trust is the most important part of writing. Then, you can do whatever you want (but can I do *this*?? YES, you can). But first you must make the reader trust you and buy in.4yr ⋅ GT_Knight ⋅ r/writing
My Naughty Words List (for self-editing, use “find” feature and work L to R)5yr ⋅ jcmckenzie ⋅ r/writing
The goal in writing is to string together the overall story with balance and transition. A story must flow like running water. Image #15yr ⋅ SpedgePilot ⋅ r/writing
Of all the fictional characters I would've thought to inadvertently give quality writing advice, Kevin from the Office was not the top of my list...5yr ⋅ H_G_Bells ⋅ r/writing
This is from the posthumous Seuss book, What Pet Should I Get. The kids enjoyed the book well enough, but I loved the essay after the story ended. Interesting stuff about his process, this part in particular.5yr ⋅ chyken ⋅ r/writing
Anthony Burgess, author of A Clockwork Orange, asks his editor (Hunter S. Thompson) if he could submit a novella instead of a thinkpiece to Rolling Stone. Hunter S. Thompson brutally tears him apart.7yr ⋅ wisecrab ⋅ r/writing
Came across an interesting comment snippet about a writer's moral responsibility towards his craft from a trending post on r/books about George RR Martin hinting at 'Winds of Winter' not coming out this year.5yr ⋅ krishnakanthreadsit ⋅ r/writing
In December, I saw a list of 52 types of books to read this year. Knowing I wouldn't do one a week but could do one a fortnight, I halved the list to the most appealing 26. Just finished it today. Anyone else do anything like this to widen their influences?6yr ⋅ StaceyDon ⋅ r/writing
Unfortunately, this sums up my experience with writing over the past few years...7yr ⋅ McIvorFinest ⋅ r/writing
I saw this in another sub and immediately thought of how useful it could be in plot development!4yr ⋅ CaptMalReynoldsWrap ⋅ r/writing
Anyone tried to re-write shows or series seen on tv? Usually contents go from paper to the screen; I wonder if the opposite would work. At least it allows you to twist things against the reader’s expectations.5yr ⋅ Mdiel ⋅ r/writing
Great quote for folks worried about originality and their work 'having been done before'6yr ⋅ ThomasEdmund84 ⋅ r/writing
Do multiple short scenes in a row like this bother you as a reader? (word count next to the chapter and scene numbers)4yr ⋅ GT_Knight ⋅ r/writing
