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Author Events, The Fuck Do I Do?

Alright, listen up.

I survived my second ever event as an author and I have some take aways from it. Does this make me an expert?

Fuck nah.

Do I have some ideas on how to survive on now?

Yep.

So first off, EAT. Bring snacks and bring a water bottle. You gotta stay hydrated and you gotta stay energized

Secondly, multiple ways of taking payment. Make sure you can take card through a card reader, QR, or cash. On top of that, you gotta keep yourself financially educated on how to handle transactions

Third, freebies be handy. Whether character art, bookmarks, or business cards, these come in great with sales. Business cards are great for making connections

Don’t break your back and get yourself a tote with wheels. Manhandling a tote is only gonna hurt your back

And lastly, simple is always good. You’re selling a product and you want that front and center. Keep your prices visible and don’t show all your books. People will try to buy more if they think there’s not much left

Anyways, that’s what I’ve learned. If you have survived a book event, reblog with your own advice!

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Physical Contact Masterpost

Hand-Holding Dialogue

Hand-Holding

Touching

Hugs

Hugging Dialogue

Touch Starved Prompts

Touches Ask Games

Super soft intimacy

Casual Affections

Seeking out physical affection

Romantic, non-sexual intimacy prompts

Kisses

First Kisses

First Kiss Prompts

Accidental Kisses

Places for kissing

Angsty Kisses

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The question mark option will never not be funny to me.

Like, how many chapters?

Idk.

I—the author—am just as curious as you are.

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I WILL write my WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

You WILL write your WIP

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So, let me guess– you just started a new book, right? And you’re stumped. You have no idea how much an AK47 goes for nowadays. I get ya, cousin. Tough world we live in. A writer’s gotta know, but them NSA hounds are after ya 24/7. I know, cousin, I know. If there was only a way to find out all of this rather edgy information without getting yourself in trouble…

You’re in luck, cousin. I have just the thing for ya.

It’s called Havocscope. It’s got information and prices for all sorts of edgy information. Ever wondered how much cocaine costs by the gram, or how much a kidney sells for, or (worst of all) how much it costs to hire an assassin?

I got your back, cousin. Just head over to Havocscope.

((PS: In case you’re wondering, Havocscope is a database full of information regarding the criminal underworld. The information you will find there has been taken from newspapers and police reports. It’s perfectly legal, no need to worry about the NSA hounds, cousin ;p))

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Writing advice with James time

Not all writing advice will be good advice for you. Writing advice can be absolutely life changing for your craft but always take it with a grain of salt. Writing is individual and each process is so personal.

There is no right way to write a story

The only way to find out what’s gonna work for you is by writing

Write those bullshit first drafts

Go through editing hell

Don’t stop writing

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Oh hey I wrote a book and it comes out on April 22nd.

It’s got a therapist who needs therapy, corrupt church, werewolves, and so much more.

Pre orders come out soon

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I’ve found that writing a set amount of words a day per project has helped me improve my writing and let me focus. I’m able to end on such a note where I want to find out what happens next.

And isn’t that like one of the best things ever? Making yourself get excited for your story?

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These lists are lifesavers

Writing Description Notes:

Updated 9th September 2024 More writing tips, review tips & writing description notes

Facial Expressions

Masking Emotions

Smiles/Smirks/Grins

Eye Contact/Eye Movements

Blushing

Voice/Tone

Body Language/Idle Movement

Thoughts/Thinking/Focusing/Distracted

Silence

Memories

Happy/Content/Comforted

Love/Romance

Sadness/Crying/Hurt

Confidence/Determination/Hopeful

Surprised/Shocked

Guilt/Regret

Disgusted/Jealous

Uncertain/Doubtful/Worried

Anger/Rage

Laughter

Confused

Speechless/Tongue Tied

Fear/Terrified

Mental Pain

Physical Pain

Tired/Drowsy/Exhausted

Eating

Drinking

Warm/Hot

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Editing always makes me feel like a mad gremlin attempting to make sense of all this mess

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If I can't make my best friends laugh and cry with my writing, then I don't wanna write it

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Most writing is just throwing on your headphones, putting on that playlist, and daydreaming out tragic scenes

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That's me. I am the guy who calls people out with memes and the writes books or some shit idk

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Three projects are around half way done and then you get smacked in the face with an idea so seemingly good that you have to throw everything aside to try and write it

Goddammit

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Random Person: hey, you're an author right? What's your book about?

Me: