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Sorry if you have answered this a thousand time : But what kind of advice do you have for stilted scenes? You know the ones, where it feels like dry cardboard and tastes like wood chips.

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writingquestionsanswered: Rescuing a Dull Scene When a scene feels stiff and dull, it’s usually because it doesn’t serve a purpose. Remember that every scene in your story needs to matter. If you could remove a scene and not affect the… Read moreSorry if you have answered this a thousand time : But what kind of advice do you have for stilted scenes? You know the ones, where it feels like dry cardboard and tastes like wood chips.

Sorry if you have answered this a thousand time : But what kind of advice do you have for stilted scenes? You know the ones, where it feels like dry cardboard and tastes like wood chips.

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Rescuing a Dull SceneWhen a scene feels stiff and dull, it’s usually because it doesn’t serve a… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/185479571562

How would you recommend writing a character who is very immoral/acts in a criminal manner but is still a likable character? (not sexual assault but rather robberies, contract killing, etc). Especially if you’re writing a crime novel from the perspective of the criminal.

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writingquestionsanswered: Making a Bad Character Likable Turning a bad character into a likable (and even good) character is all about doing the following, or any of the following that you can: 1) Build Some Weak Spots into Their Armor Few… Read moreHow would you recommend writing a character who is very immoral/acts in a criminal manner but is still a likable character? (not sexual assault but rather robberies, contract killing, etc). Especially if you’re writing a crime novel from the perspective of the criminal.

How would you recommend writing a character who is very immoral/acts in a criminal manner but is still a likable character? (not sexual assault but rather robberies, contract killing, etc). Especially if you’re writing a crime novel from the perspective of the criminal.

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Making a Bad Character LikableTurning a bad character into a likable (and even good) character is… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/185368397376

Hi. So I have a question. I’m going to write about a city I’ve never been to, New York, do you have any tips on how to do this?

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heywriters: Hello, dear. I get asked this often and 4/5 times it’s about New York City, so you’re getting a resource list so I can just direct people to your ask from now on! Writing Real-Life Locations How To Write… Read moreHi. So I have a question. I’m going to write about a city I’ve never been to, New York, do you have any tips on how to do this?

Hi. So I have a question. I’m going to write about a city I’ve never been to, New York, do you have any tips on how to do this?

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Hello, dear. I get asked this often and 4/5 times it’s about New York City, so you’re getting a… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/185350715145

I’m a POC who writes mainly white characters but after seeing all the “diversity” posts on this site I’m wondering if I may be subconsciously prejudiced and now I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve been doing everything wrong and yet I don’t want to change my stories/characters to suit everyone else while not liking them myself.

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writingwithcolor: To Write (or not write) with Diversity No one can force you to write inclusive stories. Inclusive meaning media that consists of marginalized people, because that is what diversity really is – including people who have always been right… Read moreI’m a POC who writes mainly white characters but after seeing all the “diversity” posts on this site I’m wondering if I may be subconsciously prejudiced and now I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve been doing everything wrong and yet I don’t want to change my stories/characters to suit everyone else while not liking them myself.

I’m a POC who writes mainly white characters but after seeing all the “diversity” posts on this site I’m wondering if I may be subconsciously prejudiced and now I don’t know what to do. I feel like I’ve been doing everything wrong and yet I don’t want to change my stories/characters to suit everyone else while not liking them myself.

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To Write (or not write) with Diversity No one can force you to write inclusive stories. Inclusive… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/185304114109

I wanna write something for my characters but I’m just so bad at :( I’m good at writing essays and articles but everything I write that’s fiction is like cringe and boring. How do get more confident in your writing?

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givethispromptatry: You practice! Just like with other forms of art, writing requires a lot of practice to build confidence and skills! There are many different ways that you can practice! You could keep a journal and write out ideas that… Read moreI wanna write something for my characters but I’m just so bad at 🙁 I’m good at writing essays and articles but everything I write that’s fiction is like cringe and boring. How do get more confident in your writing?

I wanna write something for my characters but I’m just so bad at :( I’m good at writing essays and articles but everything I write that’s fiction is like cringe and boring. How do get more confident in your writing?

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You practice! Just like with other forms of art, writing requires a lot of practice to build… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/185231038980

What mistakes female writers make writing male characters? And how do I avoid them?

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negativereader: From some conversations with male friends that I’ve had there are a few things that I’ve been told:  – Apparently, girls seem to notice the relative attractiveness of other girls more than guys notice it in guys, unless they’re… Read moreWhat mistakes female writers make writing male characters? And how do I avoid them?

What mistakes female writers make writing male characters? And how do I avoid them?

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From some conversations with male friends that I’ve had there are a few things that I’ve been… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/183427639248

According to Kodaka and most male writers that aren’t good with writing women, they’re like writing aliens. I’ve also come to hate the term ‘relatable’ and using it as a reason why to love the character. I relate to some characters, but they’re not my all time favorites. I love characters because they’re interesting and fun to watch. I’m a insecure person, but I’m beginning to hate most of the insecure protagonists. Because they barely have other flaws and anything else interesting with them.

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jinjojess: Fun Grad School Story Time:  My friend John is a really good writer, and he often writes with protagonists of various genders. I remember once when someone complimented him for being good at writing from a woman’s POV in… Read moreAccording to Kodaka and most male writers that aren’t good with writing women, they’re like writing aliens. I’ve also come to hate the term ‘relatable’ and using it as a reason why to love the character. I relate to some characters, but they’re not my all time favorites. I love characters because they’re interesting and fun to watch. I’m a insecure person, but I’m beginning to hate most of the insecure protagonists. Because they barely have other flaws and anything else interesting with them.

According to Kodaka and most male writers that aren’t good with writing women, they’re like writing aliens. I’ve also come to hate the term ‘relatable’ and using it as a reason why to love the character. I relate to some characters, but they’re not my all time favorites. I love characters because they’re interesting and fun to watch. I’m a insecure person, but I’m beginning to hate most of the insecure protagonists. Because they barely have other flaws and anything else interesting with them.

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Fun Grad School Story Time: My friend John is a really good writer, and he often writes with… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/183382821553

do you have any advice for someone who wants to start writing? I used to write a lot but I have trouble sticking with stuff :/

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sunalsolove: The first thing to do is to not feel bad about it!  The second is to just do some for yourself. Take posting it completely off the table. Use a prompt list (like THIS one or THIS one) go… Read moredo you have any advice for someone who wants to start writing? I used to write a lot but I have trouble sticking with stuff :/

do you have any advice for someone who wants to start writing? I used to write a lot but I have trouble sticking with stuff :/

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The first thing to do is to not feel bad about it! The second is to just do some for yourself. Take… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/183324320459

hi do you have any tips on how to make your writing longer? i can only seem to write 3k or less every time i try to write something and i’m starting to become irritated with it and embarrassed by it. it’s like my brain won’t let me write more than that? anyway, thanks!

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writingquestionsanswered: How to Increase Your Word Count (Meaningfully!) Different types of stories have different target word counts: Short Stories – 1,000 – 5,000 wordsNovellas – 20,000 to 50,000 wordsNovels – 50,000 – 110,000 wordsEpic – 110,000 words and up (though… Read morehi do you have any tips on how to make your writing longer? i can only seem to write 3k or less every time i try to write something and i’m starting to become irritated with it and embarrassed by it. it’s like my brain won’t let me write more than that? anyway, thanks!

hi do you have any tips on how to make your writing longer? i can only seem to write 3k or less every time i try to write something and i’m starting to become irritated with it and embarrassed by it. it’s like my brain won’t let me write more than that? anyway, thanks!

stephanieatillman

How to Increase Your Word Count (Meaningfully!)Different types of stories have different target word… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/183302812350

hi do you have any tips on how to make your writing longer? i can only seem to write 3k or less every time i try to write something and i’m starting to become irritated with it and embarrassed by it. it’s like my brain won’t let me write more than that? anyway, thanks!

stephanieatillman

How to Increase Your Word Count (Meaningfully!)Different types of stories have different target word… from Tumblr https://writeinspiration.tumblr.com/post/183302812350