nightfoot: So many Discworld fans say things like “I relate most to Vimes” to “I see myself in Granny Weatherwax” but stop lying, every other Discworld fan I’ve met is clearly channelling Constable Visit the Infidel With Explanatory Pamphlets in their enthusiasm …
Month: November 2017
Lazy Writing Tips
Here are some writing tips that no good writer should ever listen to (feel free to add your own): You want your characters to have depth and complexity, but that can be a lot of effort so here’s a workaround …
WRITING TIP OF THE WEEK:
bellarosepope: Sometimes, simplicity is better. You don’t always have to try and make every sentence complex, flowery, and overly pretty. Some moments call for a very simple, plain sentence so the impact of the actual moment isn’t overshadowed by too …
You write like Agatha Christie – I Write Like
You write like Agatha Christie – I Write Like lilymaidofgallifrey: Agatha Christie is the best, so I’m very happy. I always get Agatha Christie on this after putting in many chapters. It’s better than the one I did years ago …
When you know what you’re trying to write but it isn’t working somehow:
will-i-am-shakesqueer:
If you’re a writer and you see this post, stop what you’re doing.
mark-helsing: WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS POST ON YOUR DASH, STOP WHAT YOU’RE DOING AND WRITE ONE SENTENCE FOR YOUR CURRENT PROJECT. Just one sentence. Stop blogging for one minute and write a single sentence. It could be dialogue, it could …
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Alternatives for 25 overused words in writing
colonelstudy: 1. Interesting– note worthy; thought-provoking; fascinating; attracting; appealing; attention-grabbing; captivating; gripping; invigorating; engrossing; engaging; electrifying. 2. Beautiful– striking; stunning; magnificent; lovely; charming; gorgeous; radiant; dazzling. 3. Good– acceptable, wonderful, exceptional; positive; brilliant; first-rate; notable; stellar; favorable; superb; marvellous; …