#Writerproblems

[happy74827]

I have to stop going to the movies because my obsession of fictional hot men just keeps growing…

That being said, who wants some Colt Seavers and Tom Ryder fics? 👀

[halimamis]

I have Three writing projects but I’m daydreaming about a Fourth one instead

[theyuniversity]

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[yoonsea-yoon]

You start writing with perfect grammar, feeling like a literary genius… and by the middle, it’s more like ‘a toddler’s first draft.’

[worthymartyrconstruct]

The woman in the mirror isn’t me anymore.

I live alone. I’ve always kept my bathroom light on at night—habit from childhood, nothing more. But last week, something changed.

I got up at 3:12 AM (I remember because my phone lit up), walked past the bathroom, and saw myself in the mirror... already standing there. I hadn’t even stepped in yet.

She smiled. I didn’t.

I froze. It mimicked every move I made—but a second too slow. Like it was watching and deciding how to be me.

I’ve tried covering the mirror. It doesn’t help. Every night since, I’ve woken up at the same time.

She’s always there. Closer.

Last night, she didn’t copy me. She waved.

I didn’t.

[mel-is-sanonymous1994]

Ok to my fellow lgbtqia+ baddies, I have a question….i am a very inexperienced bisexual woman and am currently in my first and only relationship (with the sweetest person ever) but im trying to write a story/book/idk about a WLW relationship and i have never personally been with a woman woman ya know so i was just wondering….do women get jealous/possessive like guys do? So like if i have two women who like each other but aren’t together for whatever reason but one of the women is with another woman would it make sense for that first woman to be jealous or is that more of a heterosexual thing? Sorry if that’s a stupid question.

[azus-reyan]

Entry 11: Yesterday, I posted my freewriting. Not a great plan.

Normally, one doesn’t post their freewriting. It’s, well, weird. But I did.

Guess what that means?

The thing about freewriting is that it’s not really about thinking.

Well, you do think, but that shackle is loosened. I call thinking a shackle because, for the most part, it holds writers back. And by writers, I mean anyone who creates stories or creative work.

See, people connect with stories from the heart. Stories that touch the soul and speak to something within.

But then comes thinking.

Most authors pour their ideas when they’re still pure, and use thinking afterwards to polish the piece.

But if you’re not careful, thinking can also muddle that rawness. Kind of like adding water to wine—diluting the essence of the ingredients.

With freewriting, you turn down that thinking mechanism. You’re writing in a way that feels almost like learning to write all over again.

It’s personal, messy, and filled with raw ideas (for the most part)…

And you’re not supposed to post it.

Writer’s block. It’s one of the most common problems that plague writers.

If you ask an author why he has this ailment, he’ll passive-aggressively answer with, “If I knew the why, would I be in this predicament?”

After a brief reconsideration that makes you realize how stupid that question was, you try a more sensible approach.

“What I meant was, how do you feel when you’re experiencing writer’s block?”

The author could answer in many ways, but the most common response is, “I’m stuck.”

Ah, perfect, you think. Finally, you can help the guy who never asks for it.

“Why don’t you freewrite?” You ask, with a voice that doesn’t hide the muffled beating undertone of your heart.

“Freewrite? Well, I would if I could, but you see, I’m stuck. You know, U.N.A.B.L.E T.O W.R.I.T.E?!!!”

Sensing the definite irritability in his voice, you carefully suggest, “Why don’t you start with something simple? Like… Banana. And Just go from there.”

“I WOULD IF I COULD YOU F*CKING CUN… wait… Banana you say? Banana is a good word. But… um… Banana… Banana… Banana. Hey, wait, where did you go?”

Too late, you’re out.

Several hours later...

You meet the writer on better terms, casually chatting about life until he suddenly brings up the topic with surprising enthusiasm.

He goes on and on about how banana was the perfect word to write with—perfectly balanced between elegance and simplicity. How it showcases the flexibility of the English language, all while peppering in complex words only a writer would use.

You’re happy to have been of help, though you’re trying hard to forget that he screamed at you earlier.

“So, can I see it?” You ask, knowing very well what his answer will be.

“The book?”

“No, the banana piece.”

“Oh, that? I trashed it, of course.”

You know he didn’t trash it. You also know that he knows that you can just get it from the dustbin.

You also thrice know, that when he gets like this, you can’t snatch the piece from his cold, dead hands. So you sip your coffee and pass the day with a much more pleasant subject.

But I’m not much of a writer, so I posted it to the world!

My excuse? Being lazy, or rather, I was lazy yesterday Friday.

I like to chill on Fridays, and while writing could help with that, I consider it work. You’d have a better chance of seeing the sun rise in the west than me working on a Friday. Not my vibe.

So, I thought, why not write about something that doesn’t start with “banana”—like the light to the left of my keyboard? And wait, wouldn’t it be perfect to just post it for the whole world to see?

Normally, my freewriting feels better when I’m handwriting. But I typed this one out and had to wrestle with the idea of actually posting it.

A small confession: I have a serious case of perfectionism. Most writers do. And there’s no better cure for it than to put your very worst forward.

I had a rough night after that.

I might try again, but who knows when. Probably not anytime soon.

See ya.

[annabelabee]

Red hot cherries

On a blazing fire

On a roof

Two men stand

They are wild

Young

Scared

One of them has everything but a gun

He cannot even wield it

He is too weak

A girl with a big heart

She waited

But nothing happened

So we left it.

~

The temptress

Ruins

The male mind

He knows he has statues

But nothing to wield them

He needs a counterpart

It will fall apart with her.

[nauticalnotions]

7 Tips to Writing Captivating Romance

How to Write Captivating Romance

Romance stories are, without a doubt, among the top and most addictive reads over platforms like Wattpad and Inkitt. They gain large audiences, usually drawing the most attention. So here are some tips to help you in creating just that kind of truly unforgettable love story that will capture your readers' hearts and keep them haunted if you really want to write something like that.

Creating Realistic Characters

Unique Personalities: Give them different personalities. Make them interesting by adding strengths, weaknesses, and unique backgrounds to make them all the more interesting. Their differences and how they fit together can be interesting.

Character Growth: Allow the due growing together and as individuals to happen. Show how they enable each other to become better human beings.

Build Real Chemistry

Take It Easy: Don't go pushing the romance. Let it grow slowly through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, and growing trust.

Fun and Tension: Add banter, misunderstandings, and tension to the relationship at times. It keeps things dynamic and interesting.

Add Meaningful Conflict

Challenges: Introduce problems that test the characters and their relationship. These may be personal problems, such as insecurities or past traumas, or external problems like different goals or societal pressures.

Working Through Issues: Depict the characters finding a way through these problems, making concessions to each other, and becoming stronger because of it. Obstacles make a romance more gratifying if overcome.

Focus on Emotions

Real Emotions: Write scenes that reveal character genuineness. Show what they are afraid of, or their hopes and vulnerabilities. Allow readers to feel their joy, sadness, and everything in between.

Quiet Moments: Incorporate quiet, personal moments where characters express thoughts and feelings. Such moments, just like big declarations of love, can be desirable.

Avoid Clichés

New Ideas: It is worth trying to avoid some of the very common romance clichés. One needs to think of ideas or plot twists that come as a surprise to readers.

Healthy Relationships: Be sure relationship is healthy and respectful. Steer clear of the romanticism of problem behaviors. Depict characters who communicate openly and show respect for each other's boundaries.

Draw from Real Life

Observation: Observe the world around you. Watch how people interact, what brings them together, and how they deal with problems. Realistic romance will be much more relatable for readers.

Keep the Story Moving

Balanced Pacing: The pacing of the romance has to be set against other elements of your story. A plot must move, and one has to make sure the romance fits organically into the narrative.

Bonus Tip: Add Little Details

Tiny details really do make all the difference. Maybe your character always brews the other person coffee in the morning, or maybe there is a special place they like to go together. It's these small touches that will make the romance feel real and make readers relate.

[flokidokie]

The good thing: A full week off to write on my next book.

The bad thing: having writers block

The good thing: getting back into reading and devouring the whole shadow & bones series plus six of crows and crooked kingdom

The better thing: creativity hits again and the words just flowing out of my fingers onto the paper

The catch: writers brain only accepts writing Nikolai Lantsov fanfiction

Just why...

[happy74827]

Uhm… 💀💀

Yeah… uh, can we normalize reblogging, please? 😭😭🙏

[halimamis]

Relatable writing scenarios

Some days I write 5,000 words in one sitting, and other days I stare at the god-damn computer like, 'What’s a verb again?'

[relationshipnotfound]

Looking back on my old fics and having to force myself not to re-write them because it shows that I'm improving I HARD

I slandered so many characters in my old kotlc hc / quote book and it's even passing ME off now. The Fitz slander was unnecessary (I hated him because he reminds me of myself).. UGH I WANT TO SO BADDDD

[wispwhisperings]

And here I am, staring at a blank page, desperately trying to channel the magic of those ancient scripts, while my muse is probably off having a coffee and reading a self-help book.

[clarislam]

If you don't know which writing project to work on yet this season, here's part 2!

I hope these strategies (or the ones I shared earlier this week) help you figure out your next writing project!

Image reads: "Strategies To Figure Out Your Next Writing Project" 3. Pick a project based on which ones you already started and want to finish first. 4. Pick a project based on what type of mood you want to write (lighthearted, angst, hurt/comfort, etc.) Sheets of paper and emojis of various expressions can be seen beside the two points.

Looking for Part 1? Check out this post!

Want to learn more about me and my work?

Check out my Carrd for links to my books, website, and more: https://clarislam.carrd.co

[maguneedsalife]

speaking as a fic author with a long running wip - I understand if you're excited for where the story is going and want to let me know you're eager to read more, but comments that just bluntly say "update" are rude as hell.

I am not a machine. I do not respond to commands.

i've gotten several comments like this recently ("update im curious" or "love it update please") and i just don't understand why people think it's acceptable to be this rude and demanding to a stranger. Like... do people genuinely not know how aggressive and demanding they sound??

"but i never know what to say/i'm bad at words/english isn't my first language/etc!!!"

that's fine. if you need a template, try this: "loving the story so far! can't wait to see where it goes!"

You'll notice that my example communicates roughly the same information, but in slightly more words and in a less demanding tone. If you want you can even add specific things you're excited about! or things you're curious about! little things like that will change your comment from "aggressive demand" to "probably making the author's day"

my desire to actually update my fic goes down every time i get a blunt "update" comment. so if you're invested in actually getting more updates. maybe stop doing that. :)

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addendum - if you're nervous about commenting in english when it isn't your first language, then you should know i got an entire paragraph comment in Spanish the other day. I don't speak Spanish well so I had to use google translate to read it, but the commenter's excitement came across loud and clear. It made my day. i responded as best i could in Spanish despite not having used my Spanish since high school. Comment in your language! I promise you authors wont mind!!! they will probably be thrilled that people around the world can enjoy their work!!!