#writing SUCCESS

[novlr]

Build a writing habit by setting goals

The best way to build a writing habit is to set yourself goals, and make them achievable.

Whether it’s writing for 10 minutes every day, or writing 1000 words every week whenever you can snatch some time, just committing to doing it will put you on the path to success. Make your first goals easy to achieve to give yourself the serotonin boost you need, then renegotiate those goals as you get into the swing of things. Once you get into a daily practice, you'll have a fully-formed writing habit that will be second nature.

[writing-with-sophia]

I don't know if you have ever done this type of genre before, so feel free to ignore this ask, but... Do you have any good tips or advice for writing horror stories? Like psychological and creepy stuff.

Love your blogs btw!! <3

Tips for writing horror stories

Awww, I love you guys too! Unfortunately, horror is not my strength, and I have never written a horror story before. I tried my best to write this, so if there is anything wrong, please tell me!

Tap into primal fears: Identify and explore universal fears that resonate with readers on a deep, primal level. Fear of the dark, fear of the unknown, fear of isolation, and fear of loss are all potent sources of horror.

Create suspense and tension: Build suspense by gradually escalating the stakes and creating a sense of impending doom. Use pacing, foreshadowing, and cliffhangers to keep readers engaged and on edge. You can also use short, consecutive sentences to create a sense of urgency and suspense.

Establish a chilling atmosphere: Set the tone and mood of your story through atmospheric descriptions. Utilize sensory details to immerse readers in a dark, foreboding, or eerie environment. Utilize the power of the unknown to create fear and anticipation. Sometimes what is unseen or left to the imagination can be more terrifying than explicit descriptions. Let the readers' minds fill in the gaps and create their own horrors.

Develop complex characters: Create well-rounded characters with their own fears, vulnerabilities, and flaws. Make readers care about them, and then subject them to terrifying or psychologically unsettling experiences.

Use psychological horror: Delve into the depths of the human psyche to evoke fear and unease. Explore themes such as paranoia, obsession, madness, or fractured perceptions of reality. Subtle, psychological twists can be just as impactful as overt scares.

Cultivate a sense of the uncanny: Take ordinary, everyday situations or objects and twist them into something sinister. This can create a stark contrast between the familiar and the horrifying, intensifying the impact on readers. Play with distorted reflections, doppelgangers, or seemingly ordinary objects that hold a sinister presence.

Leave room for interpretation: Allow readers to fill in the gaps and imagine the worst. Suggest horrors rather than explicitly showing them, leaving room for the reader's imagination to amplify the fear.

Build anticipation and reveal strategically: Tease and withhold information to keep readers engaged. Gradually reveal unsettling details or unveil the true nature of the horror at opportune moments for maximum impact. You can subvert their expectations and challenge their assumptions to keep them engaged and off-balance.

Explore taboo subjects: Fear can be evoked by exploring taboo or uncomfortable subjects that challenge societal norms. Use these themes tactfully and with sensitivity to create a disturbing effect.

Experiment with narrative techniques: Consider using different narrative perspectives to provide varying viewpoints and insights into the horror. First-person narratives can intensify the reader's connection with the protagonist, while third-person perspectives can offer a broader view of the unfolding terror. Use non-linear storytelling, unreliable narrators, or fragmented perspectives to create a sense of disorientation and psychological unease.

Study the genre: Read widely in the horror genre to understand different approaches and techniques. Analyze what works in other stories and adapt those techniques to your own writing style.

Edit with a critical eye: After completing your first draft, take the time to review and revise your work. Look for areas where you can heighten the horror, strengthen character development, or refine the atmosphere. Trim unnecessary details and ensure that each scene contributes to the overall sense of fear and unease.

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[morethanwords229]

ahhh she's getting so big now!!

[theravenpiper]

Writing Success

Writing success is so arbitrary. Next time you feel depressed about your chances, remember that Stephen King placed Carrie, his first novel, because it opens in a girl's locker room, and an editor wanted more stories that would appeal to women. If not for that, King might have remained a high school teacher living in a crowded trailer.

[pamdwriter]

Changing Gameplans

Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well, and thank you for your continued support. Last week was a bit of a crazy week for me trying to wrap up my Camp NaNo project the same week we celebrated my niece’s birthday. So, I forgot about the blog entirely. I apologize for that. The good news is, I finished the project so I can now focus on reformatting my WIP and re-upload to Atticus and get back to…

[praiseinchains]

Gratitude Journal Entry (7/20/24)

This is one of my journals and my new fountain pen! You probably can't see, but it's red. And I have to admit my hand was shaking a bit as I was writing. I've spent all day editing, so my hand is absolutely done!

Today I'm Grateful For:

*At exactly 11:17 p.m. on July 20th, 2024, I officially submitted my completed poetry collection (21 poems!) for publication! I cannot begin to describe how grateful I am that this is over! I spent all day editing everything - SO glad I did it today and not tomorrow, I doubt I would have made the 11:59 p.m. deadline!

*A couple weeks ago my dad showed me his fountain pen (something I'd never seen before, but which kind of reminds me of a calligraphy pen) and after remarking on how much I liked it (specifically the color - it was red, my absolute favorite!) he ordered two more: one for my mom (silver) and then another one for himself (blue) and regifted the red one to ME!

*My parents got a new waffle maker recently to take the place of our old one that died unexpectedly. My mom made waffles for dinner and while I didn't eat it tonight, I'm very much looking forward to trying them later on :-) Apparently, they are SO much better than frozen, which I wholeheartedly believe.

Something I'm Proud Of:

My poetry challenge. How could I NOT be? I made a decision just out of the blue to take part in a poetry challenge even though I've only ever written 2 or 3 in my entire life and actually completed it. The best thing is, I'm not ashamed of them at all. They are raw and honest, and I hope they will resonate with potential readers :-)

Tomorrow I'm Looking Forward To:

My mental health day! It feels like it's been forever since I had one, but since I got everything done TODAY, I have tomorrow free for my special day and everything will be more or less back to normal aside from interacting with the publisher and getting all that sorted out. I don't think I've ever looked more forward to a mental reset day. It is certainly needed.

[haveacupofjohanny]

#saturdayreads: Writes To Riches by Renee Rose

Listened to this gem and it was so refreshing to have found a self-help book geared towards authors! #bookreview #audiobooks #haveacupofjohanny

Title: Writes To RichesRating: 4-Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Author: Renee RoseWhere to Find it: Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, Audible, Sound Cloud and moreGenre: Self-Help Author Website: https://write2riches.com/Sub-Genre: Writer’s Craft I recently listened to the audiobook “Write to Riches” by Renee Rose, narrated by the author herself, which I absolutely loved. One of the standout aspects of this book is…

[jade-malay]

Jade Malay's 4 Techniques to Elevate Your Writing

Crafting compelling and impactful writing requires skill, dedication, and a willingness to continually refine your craft. Renowned author and mentor Jade Malay shares her expert techniques to help writers elevate their writing to new heights, offering invaluable insights to inspire and empower aspiring writers.

[mzannthropy]

Wrote 3 short stories in the last month! (Though one of them is a rewrite of an older story, and one is a fanfic, my mad wife in the attic AU, but still, it's an achievement.)

[flawlest]

[technologyequality]

From Permission to Persistence Michael Levin's Unconventional Journey to Writing Success

From Permission to Persistence Michael Levin’s Unconventional Journey to Writing Success Today I’m super excited (and that’s an understatement) to share with you a conversation that’s as inspiring as a double-shot espresso on a Monday morning. We’re diving into the fascinating world of Michael Levin – a man who turned his passion for writing into a wildly successful career, and believe me, his…

[thingswedontunbox]

[lilyionamackenzie]

What does it take to be a successful writer? Read on!

I’m thinking today of timing—how important it is to success. Timing and perseverance: the two go together. I’m also noticing the seasonal aspect of creativity, how cyclic it is. That too is hard to grasp. I want it all the time. I’m afraid if it isn’t there, it won’t return. But I need to remember that if I pursue my creative impulses, and if they’re in accordance with my abilities, then there…

[the0nlyallison]

I am a writer, I write poetry and am working on about 13 books lol. Umm for every 200 notes this post gets, I'll post a poem of mine or a section of one of my books.

In total that'd be about 6600 notes to see all of my writings lol

The writings will be on my side blog @allisonswritings

[pamdwriter]

Stop Tripping Over Your own Feet

I finally “finished” my new Frankenstein’d master. I put that word finished in quotes because I have yet to do a final read-through before I reupload. But, last night something hit me. So many times in the past eleven months, I’ve tried to finally finish this and have run into some sort of self-induced problem. In short, I’ve rushed the process, and it’s cost me. It’s caused me stress and…

[sleepyminty]

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