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[sevenstorypublishing]

6 Types of Editing for Authors: Which One is Right for You?

6 Types of Editing for Authors: Which One is Right for You? Every writer needs an editor. Fiction authors, researchers, scholars, journalists, and more. It doesn’t matter the amount of experience someone has—we’re all human, and we all make mistakes. When it comes to writing a book, there are multiple stages of creation: outlining, researching, drafting, writing, editing, revision, proofing,…

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How to Write Romance Stories When You Lose Inspiration for Love

Every writer experiences dry spells, but losing inspiration for romance can feel particularly challenging. Whether you’re feeling disconnected from love stories or struggling to capture the magic of romance, here are some ways to reignite your passion and keep your stories alive. 1. Revisit the Classics Sometimes, we need to be reminded why we fell in love with romance in the first place. Pick…

[saraswritingjourney]

28 Writing Prompts for the End of February: Inspiration Across Genres

The end of February is a time of transition—a bridge between winter’s stillness and the awakening of spring. It carries an air of endings, hidden mysteries, and the promise of something new just around the corner. Whether you’re a fantasy writer crafting epic worlds, a romance author weaving love stories, or a horror enthusiast embracing the eerie unknown, this unique time of year offers endless…

[quotelr]

Writing is like a religion to those who don't practise, an act of faith for those who do.

Chloe Thurlow, The Fifty Shades of Grey Phenomena

[gramrgednangel]

There's more than one way to write a passive sentence.

And that’s one, right up there. So’s the one preceding this. Not all passive sentences use passive voice. However, the common thread is reversal of the expected grammatical order, placing the object of the verb as the subject of the sentence. It’s less visible—and somewhat inside out—with the expletive construction, also called agentless construction, but it’s still there. I’ve written about…

[leonbasinwriter]

Exploring the Divine Flow in Writing: A Writer's Perspective

By Leon Basin I don’t call myself an international literary writer. I don’t doubt my place among words. But names like that aren’t mine to take. Titles are crowns handed down by the people who read, who feel, who are moved. Writers, philosophers, seekers—they are the ones who say who we are. I am a vessel. A scribe with hands on the keys, trying to capture the light that God has poured…

[gramaticallyannoying]

When in doubt of what object to assign to an OC, search Notion's icon list lmao.

[tenderwatches]

sometimes you need dialogue tags and don't want to use the same four

[hayatheauthor]

10 Non-Lethal Injuries to Add Pain to Your Writing

New Part: 10 Lethal Injury Ideas

If you need a simple way to make your characters feel pain, here are some ideas: 

1. Sprained Ankle

A common injury that can severely limit mobility. This is useful because your characters will have to experience a mild struggle and adapt their plans to their new lack of mobiliy. Perfect to add tension to a chase scene.

2. Rib Contusion

A painful bruise on the ribs can make breathing difficult, helping you sneak in those ragged wheezes during a fight scene. Could also be used for something sport-related! It's impactful enough to leave a lingering pain but not enough to hinder their overall movement.

3. Concussions

This common brain injury can lead to confusion, dizziness, and mood swings, affecting a character’s judgment heavily. It can also cause mild amnesia.

I enjoy using concussions when you need another character to subtly take over the fight/scene, it's an easy way to switch POVs. You could also use it if you need a 'cute' recovery moment with A and B.

4. Fractured Finger

A broken finger can complicate tasks that require fine motor skills. This would be perfect for characters like artists, writers, etc. Or, a fighter who brushes it off as nothing till they try to throw a punch and are hit with pain.

5. Road Rash

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. Aka scraping skin. The raw, painful sting resulting from a fall can be a quick but effective way to add pain to your writing. Tip: it's great if you need a mild injury for a child.

6. Shoulder Dislocation

This injury can be excruciating and often leads to an inability to use one arm, forcing characters to confront their limitations while adding urgency to their situation. Good for torture scenes.

7. Deep Laceration

A deep laceration is a cut that requires stitches. As someone who got stitches as a kid, they really aren't that bad! A 2-3 inch wound (in length) provides just enough pain and blood to add that dramatic flair to your writing while not severely deterring your character.

This is also a great wound to look back on since it often scars. Note: the deeper and wider the cut the worse your character's condition. Don't give them a 5 inch deep gash and call that mild.

8. Burns

Whether from fire, chemicals, or hot surfaces, burns can cause intense suffering and lingering trauma. Like the previous injury, the lasting physical and emotional trauma of a burn is a great wound for characters to look back on.

If you want to explore writing burns, read here.

9. Pulled Muscle

This can create ongoing pain and restrict movement, offering a window to force your character to lean on another. Note: I personally use muscle related injuries when I want to focus more on the pain and sprains to focus on a lack of mobility.

10. Tendonitis

Inflammation of a tendon can cause chronic pain and limit a character's ability to perform tasks they usually take for granted. When exploring tendonitis make sure you research well as this can easily turn into a more severe injury.

This is a quick, brief list of ideas to provide writers inspiration. Since it is a shorter blog, I have not covered the injuries in detail. This is inspiration, not a thorough guide. Happy writing! :)

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if you're trying to get into the head of your story's antagonist, try writing an "Am I the Asshole" reddit post from their perspective, explaining their problems and their plans for solving them. Let the voice and logic come through.

[physalian]

Small fantasy worldbuilding elements you might want to think about:

A currency that isn’t gold-standard/having gold be as valuable as tin

A currency that runs entirely on a perishable resource, like cocoa beans

A clock that isn’t 24-hours

More or less than four seasons/seasons other than the ones we know

Fantastical weather patterns like irregular cloud formations, iridescent rain

Multiple moons/no moon

Planetary rings

A northern lights effect, but near the equator

Roads that aren’t brown or grey/black, like San Juan’s blue bricks

Jewelry beyond precious gems and metals

Marriage signifiers other than wedding bands

The husband taking the wife's name / newlyweds inventing a new surname upon marriage

No concept of virginity or bastardry

More than 2 genders/no concept of gender

Monotheism, but not creationism

Gods that don’t look like people

Domesticated pets that aren’t re-skinned dogs and cats

Some normalized supernatural element that has nothing to do with the plot

Magical communication that isn’t Fantasy Zoom

“Books” that aren’t bound or scrolls

A nonverbal means of communicating, like sign language

A race of people who are obligate carnivores/ vegetarians/ vegans/ pescatarians (not religious, biological imperative)

I’ve done about half of these myself in one WIP or another and a little detail here or there goes a long way in reminding the audience that this isn’t Kansas anymore.

[sevenstorypublishing]

Author Interview w/ Danny Tse

Written Author Interview Tell me about yourself. What do you like to do outside of writing? What is a day in the life like for you? This is such a hard question. My name is Danny. I am a newly self-published author. Spiral is my first novel. Funny story, I had kept it a secret from my friends and family for years. So, when the day came and I self-published – a 300+ page novel with 80K words – I…

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Writing Prompts Inspired by St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration, mystery, and a little bit of magic! Whether you’re looking to write something whimsical and fun or dark and steeped in folklore, these prompts will help spark your creativity. Let the luck of the Irish guide your pen! Lighthearted Prompts A mischievous leprechaun accidentally blesses a human with endless good fortune—but now the Fae Court wants it…

[saraswritingjourney]

Mastering Beginnings and Revisions: How to Hook Readers and Edit with Fresh Eyes

Whether you’re staring at a blank page or returning to a draft after weeks away, crafting a compelling story requires two essential skills: writing an unforgettable opening and revising with fresh perspective. Your first paragraph must captivate, while your revisions must refine and enhance. In this post, we’ll explore techniques for both—the art of beginnings and the power of stepping away…

[nondelphic]

writing? oh, i’m definitely writing. in my head. during the most inconvenient times. like in the shower or when i’m about to fall asleep. actual typing? no, no, we don’t do that here.