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“How to Fix a Flat Main Character” | New Post!

🎯 new post is up on @thewriteedvice: “How to Fix a Flat Main Character” aka the carousel that made me realize my MC is just a sad little narrative sponge 😐

this one’s for writers who: — keep saying “they’re just quiet” — accidentally wrote a background character in the lead role — realize their protagonist is just reacting to plot like they’re in a wind tunnel

💡 save the post for later. 🧃 scream in the comments. ✍️ then go make your MC want something already.

📍 find it now on IG (@thewriteedvice)

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3 Writing Mistakes That Make Your Scenes Fall Flat

so you wrote a scene. it exists. but it kinda… just sits there.

you’re not alone 😭 i just dropped a carousel post on insta about: “3 Writing Mistakes That Make Your Scenes Fall Flat”

it’s giving tough love + practical fixes for scenes that: — feel like filler — are technically fine but emotionally hollow — have movement but no change

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📊 poll time: which mistake are YOU guilty of?

💬 let me know in the tags or replies which one called you out the most 🕯️ or tag your writer mutual who needs a scene intervention

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✨ new post just dropped over on @.thewriteedvice ✨

➡️ “Hot Takes That Make You a Better Writer (Probably)”

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this one’s for the writers who: – are beefing with their WIP – lowkey know their pacing sucks – keep rewriting chapter one but it still feels like drywall

🔗 it’s up on IG (@thewriteedvice) now - go save it, scream in the comments, and maybe apologize to your protagonist while you’re at it 💌

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Prompt Submission From Followers #5

Your writing is really impressive. I absolutely love the suspense you created and the way you phrased your sentences. Your writing style is very thrilling and I truly appreciate it. I found it really fascinating when the door was blocked off by a brick wall and then a voice suddenly comes from behind your character. It was so ominous yet so captivating. Great job! Thank you for the beautifully written submission.

My Email: TheWriteAdviceContact@Gmail.com

Follow the creator of this submission, all credit to them: @darkeneddiary

“Your character stumbles upon a hidden door in their favorite place. When they open it, they find something completely unexpected.”

Submission:

The chill of the night air brushed against her bare arms, causing a shiver to course down her spine. She stirred in her sleep. Her eyes fluttered open, blinking away the remnants of sleep. She looked around. "Oh, no. Did I fall asleep in here again?" There was no one else there, so she quickly decided she should leave too. She got up from her desk and started collecting her stuff. Her pencil case suddenly fell from her hand to the floor. The dim light in the library barely illuminated the space, the single bulb hanging above her head casting weak, flickering shadows. Though it was night, the feeble glow struggled to reach the floor, making it difficult for her to see even her own feet. She bent down to pick up her pencil case, straining her eyes in the darkness. After a moment, she finally grasped it. As she was about to stand up, she felt a tingling sensation on her arms, as if something or someone had touched her softly. Glancing around, she saw no one. She got up quickly but, as she zipped her bag, a sense of someone standing behind her grew stronger. She felt hot breath on her neck, which paradoxically made her feel even colder. She slowly turned around and found no one again. Her veins pulsed, and her breathing became ragged. Without thinking much, she quickly grabbed her bag and ran toward the exit. When she reached the door, it was closed, heightening her fear. "Why isn't the librarian here? Isn't he supposed to stay until everyone leaves?" she muttered, panic rising in her voice. She started banging on the door, her hands growing sweaty and her legs shaky. Desperately, she tried the handle, and to her surprise, the locked door opened. She pulled it with all her strength, but what she saw next caused a sob left her throat. Instead of an exit, there was a... brick wall. She stumbled back in shock. Then, she heard a slight movement behind her and a soft voice whisper, "You can't run, Zephyr."

If you'd like to submit your writing to my prompt, please fill out the short and easy Google Form below.

“Your character stumbles upon a hidden door in their favorite place. When they open it, they find something completely unexpected.”

Feel free to interpret this prompt in any way that inspires you! Here are a few guidelines:

Keep it short and sweet: Aim for 100-200 words.

Be creative: The more imaginative, the better!

Share your story: Post your response in the Google Form below.

I can’t wait to see what unexpected encounters your characters will have. Happy writing! 🌟

Upload Your Submission Here!

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🕯️ NEW DROP: Dark Academia x Horror Writing Prompt Pack 🕯️

tumblr writers. rotters. girls who keep their journals under lock + key. i made this one for us.

✎ 75 creepy little writing prompts ✎ themed like: cursed schools, mirror girls, haunted dorms, and literary dread ✎ also includes: gothic title generator, dark academia word bank, printable tracker ✎ made to help you write horror stories in fall semester-core settings ✎ aka ✨school is evil✨ and you have a paper due at midnight from the dead

🎓 if you’ve ever wanted to write: – a student disappearing mid-lecture – a thesis defense that ends in blood – a dorm room that exists in three timelines – a library book that knows your name – a mirror that’s not a mirror

this is for you. download it, light a candle, and go full victorian ghost girl/boy. 🖤

📥 get it here (costs $1): 🕸️ tag me if you use it: #thewriteedvice

(reblogs appreciated if this speaks to your writer soul)

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📌 NEW WRITER THING JUST DROPPED 📌 | Pinterest!!

hey writer besties 👀 I made a Pinterest. like, a real one. a useful one. a writer aesthetic meets actually-helpful tips kind of board situation.

✨ what’s on there? (or what's to come) – writing advice that doesn’t suck – aesthetic boards for your wip (bc visuals = serotonin) – writing prompts that go hard (especially gothic/fantasy/romance) – lists, checklists, templates (the kind you’ll actually save) – cozy motivation for when your draft is 92% doubt

basically: if you like the chaotic calm of this blog + need inspo that isn’t just another “write every day” pin, my profile’s for you 🖋️

🧷 follow @.thewriteedvice on Pinterest (yes it matches the blog + newsletter bc ✨branding✨)

save a pin. start a story. romanticize your rewrite.

and if you ever thought: “I wish someone made a list of gothic fantasy prompts in a dark academia font with a candle icon,” well. I got you.

👁️‍🗨️ pin responsibly. hoard beautifully. write something weird.

— Rin T.

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✨ new carousel post just dropped on @.thewriteedvice 🕯️

if your scenes feel… flat? limp? like they exist but don’t do anything?? yeah. this one’s for you.

🎯 “3 Writing Mistakes That Make Your Scenes Fall Flat” (it’s giving: harsh truth but make it fixable)

🔎 what’s inside: — the reason your scenes drag — the line writers cross right before they lose the reader — how to actually write conflict without over-explaining everything

plus: a lil save-worthy checklist at the end (you know i got you)

📌 read it on instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thewriteedvice

tag a mutual who starts every scene with “she woke up” or save it for the next time you’re rewriting chapter 4 for the 7th time 😭

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Announcement: Finally created an Instagram page!

I'm excited to announce that I have created an Instagram page! I'll be sharing a wide range of content, including helpful writing tips, valuable resources for all you writers, and useful guides just for you all. Your suggestions and ideas are always welcome, so please don't hesitate to share them with me.

I will also be going by TheWriteEdvice.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewriteedvice/

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