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When I need to reach the word count.

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"Being a good writer is 3% talent and 97% not being distracted by the internet."

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— the writer reblogs, being distracted by the internet

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roachpatrol:

tinpockets:

QUICK SOMEONE DO THESE WITH ME

Ooh, these are nice. 

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writeworld: amandaonwriting: We are often asked if characters should describe themselves at Writers Write. We are asked how they could describe themselves. When we came across this post by Stephanie Orges, we wanted to share some of her ideas with you. (If you want to read the full article, follow the link at the end) Six Ways First Person Narrators Can Describe Themselves By Stephanie Orges 1. Don’t describe him at allDo your readers have to know what the protagonist looks like to understand the plot? If not, consider leaving it out altogether.  2. Give it to your reader straightIf you are actually telling the story with frequent quirky asides to your “dear reader”, your hero can simply describe himself during introductions. But be warned: don’t try to force it if this isn’t your style. 3. Embarrass themMake them self-conscious about a physical flaw. She only smiles close-mouthed because she’s embarrassed by the gap in her teeth. He wishes he had biceps like the head jock. 4. Compare and contrast with another character‘My daughter has my crooked smile, but her father’s blue eyes’. These can even create a poetic effect, as you can simultaneously compare and contrast personality traits as well. 5. Use dialogueHer best friend gently explains dark roots are out of fashion. His father remarks he really ought to cut his hair (he looks like a hippie). Her enemy asks if she’s a natural redhead. Use compliments and nicknames. 6. Show, don’t tellIf they are short, have them struggle to reach something most others could get. If tall, have them duck through doorways. If they are unattractive, make them self-conscious around people of the opposite sex. Your hero’s appearance is reflected in the way other characters react to it. Read the full article: Source Source for Image Awesome advice here! More helpful tips on describing first person narrators can be found in Literary Criticism, the Mirror Cliche, and Describing a First-Person Narrator.  -C

writeworld:

amandaonwriting:

We are often asked if characters should describe themselves at Writers Write. We are asked how they could describe themselves. When we came across this post by Stephanie Orges, we wanted to share some of her ideas with you. (If you want to read the full article, follow the link at the end)

Six Ways First Person Narrators Can Describe Themselves

By Stephanie Orges

1. Don’t describe him at all
Do your readers have to know what the protagonist looks like to understand the plot? If not, consider leaving it out altogether. 

2. Give it to your reader straight
If you are actually telling the story with frequent quirky asides to your “dear reader”, your hero can simply describe himself during introductions. But be warned: don’t try to force it if this isn’t your style.

3. Embarrass them
Make them self-conscious about a physical flaw. She only smiles close-mouthed because she’s embarrassed by the gap in her teeth. He wishes he had biceps like the head jock.

4. Compare and contrast with another character
‘My daughter has my crooked smile, but her father’s blue eyes’. These can even create a poetic effect, as you can simultaneously compare and contrast personality traits as well.

5. Use dialogue
Her best friend gently explains dark roots are out of fashion. His father remarks he really ought to cut his hair (he looks like a hippie). Her enemy asks if she’s a natural redhead. Use compliments and nicknames.

6. Show, don’t tell
If they are short, have them struggle to reach something most others could get. If tall, have them duck through doorways. If they are unattractive, make them self-conscious around people of the opposite sex. Your hero’s appearance is reflected in the way other characters react to it.

Read the full article: Source

Source for Image

Awesome advice here! More helpful tips on describing first person narrators can be found in Literary Criticism, the Mirror Cliche, and Describing a First-Person Narrator. 

-C

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yeahwriters: erinbowman: Michael Hauge’s Six Stage Plot Structure. (Or: infographics I want to hug.) Graphic by Eduardo L. Lozano Ugh so pretty

yeahwriters:

erinbowman:

Michael Hauge’s Six Stage Plot Structure. (Or: infographics I want to hug.)

Graphic by Eduardo L. Lozano

Ugh so pretty

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amandaonwriting:

A Writer’s Rule Book

From Hunter’s Writing

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»  Cat Bountry vs. Earth: DEAR WRITERS:

protowilson:

ryface:

IT’S OKAY TO USE “SAID” A WHOLE DAMN BUNCH.

IT’S OKAY TO USE PRONOUNS REPEATEDLY SO LONG AS YOU STRUCTURE YOUR SENTENCES SO AS TO KEEP IT FROM BEING CONFUSING

FUCK, IT’S EVEN OKAY TO USE COMMON SAYINGS AND CLICHES SPARINGLY.

DON’T PURPLE UP YOU PROSE JUST…

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Mythology from Asturias (north of Spain)

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I thought this may be useful or inspiring for some people (especially Dark Fantasy writers). There are many more, but these are the most common creatures:

-Xana: They are nymphs of nordic features (normally as tall, slender naked women with long golden hair). They live near rivers or lakes and are usually found sweing with golden thread or combing their hair with combs also made of gold. With their treasures, they lure men to them, eventually turning them into their slaves. The children of the Xanas are called xaninos and depicted as ugly and hairy with sharp teeth. As the Xanas can’t breastfeed them they usually change them for human babies while their mothers are washing in the river.

-Cuélebre: They are enormous snakes who keep treasures or act as wardens for the Xanas. As they are immortal, with the passing of the years, their scales become thick as stone and membranous wings grow from their back, practically becoming dragons. They say that the only way to kill one, is to feed them hot coals or a piece of bread full of needles. When they are really old, they bring their treasures to the bottom of the sea and rest there.

-El Nuberu: He’s the shepherd of the storms and the clouds. He’s usually represented as a man with a thick white beard wearing goatskin clothes and a hat. He can destroy the harvests of those who anger him but he can also be beneficial. To stop him from bringing the rain to a village, people used to bury knifes pointing to the sky, in order to burst his clouds.

-Trasgo : He’s a small goblin or pixie, dressed in red. He has a hole in his left hand. He lives in houses and tends to prank the inhabitants of the home. If he’s treated good and feed, he can help cleaning the house, the clothes and the dishes. One of the many ways to get rid of him is to ask him to bring water or grains with his left hand or to bring water in a basket, as these tasks are impossible for him, he will become upset and leave.

-Guaxa: She’s a terrible old woman with just one shapt tooth.At night she enters homes where children live and slowly sucks their bloodfrom their arteries. She will repeat this each night util they are dead.

-Güestia or Santa Compaña: It’s a large procession of spirits, heralds of death. They wear white hooded robes and carry bones who produce fire as candles. They usually say “Walk in the day, as the night belongs to me” as a litany. Seeing them means that your future death is near. The leader of the procession is a mortal man or woman, condemned to his task. He usually searchs for other mortals to pas shis curse to, to avoid becoming one of the spirts. If they arrive to your home, you must draw a pentacle on the floor and stay inside it, even if they call you with the voice of your loved ones.

-Ayalgues: They are fairy-like small women with bbutterfly or dragonfly wings. They are said to be proncesses cursed to custody treasures. They usually lead men to these treasures to be finally free. They are usually warded by cuélebres.

-Llavanderes: They are old women who wash clothes at night in the rivers. If you see them, they will nicely invite you to wash with them. But, if you refuse or look directly at their faces, they will drown you. They can command the rivers to extinguish forest fires.

-Espumeros: They are childlike pixies who live in seafoam. They dress with algae and seashells that are given to them by the mermaids. The dark haired ones have shining eyes and guide the ships at night. The blond ones are messengers and they carry messages from the sailors to their families.

-Moros or Mouros: while their name means “moor” in spanish, they have nothing to do with muslims. They are a race of human-like creatures who live underground in stone palaces. They work the metal and jewelery and are incredibly rich. The men are usually dark skinned and the women are red-haired and possess magical powers. They love eating, drinking wine and dancing at night.

-Ventolinos: They are beautiful pixies who live in the air and in the moonlight. They carry the sighs of lovers and the last words of a father to his son if they are apart. They also sing lullabies to babies and songs for the Xanas to dance.

-Pataricu: They are giants who live in the legendary islands of Eonavia and Eonaviega. The only have one eye and a very developed sense of smell, which helps them detect shipwrecks and find food.

-Pesadiellu: He’s the personification of nightmares and is usually represented as a devil with a huge hand on his back. He lays this hand over the had of people to give them nightmares. He also appears to travellers, exerting pressure on their bodies and making them faint.

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fuckyeahcharacterdevelopment:

Ultimate Writing Resource List

disabilityinthemedia:

the-fandoms-are-cool:

a massively extended version of ruthlesscalculus’ post

General Tips

Character Development

Female Characters

Male Characters

Tips for Specific Characters

Dialogue

Point of View

Plot, Conflict, Structure and Outline

Setting & Worldbuilding

Creativity Boosters* denotes prompts

Revision & Grammar

Tools & Software

Specific Help

Whelp, time to be a famous writer.

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Words to say to yourself

shannahmcgill:

  • “I’ll only look at my favorite website when I have XXXX words done.”
  • “I can watch my favorite show later on Netflix. Right now, I don’t have enough writing done.”
  • “Writing should be my spare time, not something that impinges on my spare time.”
  • “It’s more important to get words down than to goof off.”
  • “If I stay in the procrastination mindset, I might look back in three years and still not have anything written.”

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