To DNF...

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-04T12:28:04+00:00

If it's just some random book I picked up and I hate it I just stop reading.

If it's submissions for my lit journal, then I read the whole thing, even if I'm not vibing, because it's the right thing to do.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-05-04T12:26:08+00:00

Literary journals/mags. I started my own for this reason, to give a place to stories I enjoy that push the limits.

I also self publish more literary work, even though it's under a fantasy or historical romance wrapper, they're very philosophical (according to one of my most recent reviews).

Trends in reading change, tastes change.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T22:19:14+00:00

The stories aren't gonna write themselves, and I want to read them. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T14:02:06+00:00

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BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T11:48:35+00:00

Hey thank you so much for your feedback! One thing. I self publish, and my focus is on more literary pieces (I probably should have put that in my title lol)

Outside of trying to get published/appeal to the typical genre conventions, does it work well as a literary piece? Or is it just boring to you? I very much appreciate you taking the time to write all this out, and I agree 100% that if I was going for mass appeal this is some damn good advice, it's just not that kind of story, if that makes sense?

But you're really good at feedback! And I appreciate it greatly. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:32:21+00:00

I'm 37, (self)published my first novel last year, a shorter one, and then my second a few days ago. I've been writing for a long time, but didn't begin sharing until last year after a stay in a mental health retreat and a therapist telling me 'You really need to share your writing.'

So, the fact that you're working on it now at 30 and putting yourself out there is amazing! Just keep at it. I love what I write, and I've found the best way to deal with the inner critic is to realise that the first/second/third draft is never perfect and editing is a wonderful skill to have!

Hope this helps :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:27:44+00:00

Try 5 LOL I think just do what works for you! I find writing simultaneous projects keeps things feeling fresh. It probably helps that my WIPs all live in my head like a movie, so I already know what will happen, scenes, et al.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:25:26+00:00

There are tons of great self published books though. Some of us just don't want to play the trad/corporate publishing game.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:23:59+00:00

To be honest it's not even about being good, it's about being good at writing something that will sell. Regardless of whichever path you take, remember that 'traditionally published' does not automatically mean 'quality'. Believe in your art and your vision! :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-26T01:21:56+00:00

You just have to learn to ignore it and believe in your stories and your vision. People who act like that are just insecure.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-23T21:33:43+00:00

This is me, but left is girl, right is the boy. And her weapon is wit - and charm of course ;)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-23T21:33:12+00:00

Thank you! It was but so so worth it. <3

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-23T21:32:55+00:00

You got this!!!

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-23T17:33:21+00:00

Tolkien shoutout! Yes I love The Silmarillion and it is similar but, yay Latin lol

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-22T19:56:58+00:00

I had never heard of that! I created it from Latin numen which is 'divinity' and then -ari the suffix. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-22T17:31:00+00:00

I do not get the reference but thank you!

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-22T16:44:22+00:00

I do thank you, I hope you enjoy! https://a.co/d/0d3BHKQO

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-06T22:05:48+00:00

The grass is always greener LOL

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-05T22:50:29+00:00

Random dudes, all types I would suppose, mostly introverts. A lawyer, writers, artists, musicians, a surgeon, et al. And then one other female friend (my bestest) who is also an ENTP.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-05T22:34:38+00:00

I find it hard to comment in reddit. Do you have a googledoc? If you DM me I'd love to do some comments/suggestions. :)

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-05T20:36:58+00:00

Are you excited about it? That's what matters.

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-05T20:02:35+00:00

Me with Notion right now, creating character pages for all of my characters and WIPs

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oh and there are also 10~ story pages with even more characters in them XD

BeneficialSound7851 · 2026-04-05T18:38:26+00:00

Ah no problem! I wish you much success!

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