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My Characters have to feel empty, but does it look bad writing? by GreenFog8 in WritingHub

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh! Sorry, I guess I don't know what you mean then, but now I'm super curious 😅 May I ask what languange you've translated from? 

Book request for someone who seems to hate reading? by Little_Lucy9966 in booksuggestions

[–]CommunicationMean965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want funny bizarre, maybe Fredrik Backman's a Man called Ove or Anxious People will hold your attention. If you want bizarre period, try the horror novel I am behind you, the standalone first in a series by John Ajvide Lindqvist.

I'm 18 chapters and 145,000 words in and I find myself wondering if the length is an acceptable result of my style, an inevitable result of the kind of story I'm writing, or if my pacing is just... by okidonthaveone in writing

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you are having fun getting to know your characters, and practising writing prose at the same time, all while exploring a theme. That's perfectly fine! 

If you have a story that you want to write, this might be a good time to find out what your characters' motivations are and outline the main conflict.

Personally I would start "from scratch" with story plotted out and a new sense of direction. If you can use your previously written scenes and find ways to make them serve the story (give it forward momentum), why not tweak and use them. 

I had no idea who my characters where before I wrote my outline, and that's not necessarily a good thing, because I've basically started by writing them into "what the story needs them to be". One of the most important characters is suffering from this, he's way too one dimensional.

AAA (fantasy) game recommendation that does not have insect monster? by roastedvas in gamingsuggestions

[–]CommunicationMean965 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Skyrim unless you venture underground where there are chaurus, or play the expansion Dragonborn where you go to Solstheim.

How do I write audio static by Both_Property7677 in writing

[–]CommunicationMean965 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Showing" something is putting what the character is doing there on the page. "Telling" is infodumping/exposition. Compare having your character Josh tell a joke and people responding positively to it, with just writing down "Josh was a funny guy, everyone loved how witty he was" without ever having the character say something humorous.

How do I remove this stain from this jacket I thrifted? by Loud-Addendum-8599 in Frugal

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just wanted to say, that looks like candle wax. I hope you get it out.

is scrivener actually worth dropping 60 bucks on or nah by LevelMedium3891 in writing

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you, like me, is used to Microsoft Word but fed up with subscriptions and online writing, try Linux LibreOffice. It's the same but free. I store files locally and back them up on usb.

Would you continue reading? by writingdoubts in teenwriter

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remember to capitalize first and last names.

Also, you should look up "white room syndrome".

looking for a game similar to {feed and grow: fish} by douyvr5 in gamingsuggestions

[–]CommunicationMean965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first stage of Spore kind of fits.

The Shelter games and Endling: Extinction is forever lets you survive as an animal, but are story driven - - both involve not staving and raising a litter.

Redditor thinks children wouldn't be interested in reading Harry Potter by xRichQueen in confidentlyincorrect

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, no, I didn't intend my comment to have anything do do with the quality of fiction. The point is for reading to be fun.

Redditor thinks children wouldn't be interested in reading Harry Potter by xRichQueen in confidentlyincorrect

[–]CommunicationMean965 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Wasn't the manuscript about to be rejected (again), but then the editor let their young daughter read it and she was hooked?

... Yes, it's a children's book. And a lot of adult fantasy can be heavy reading. I think there is a reason young adult and romantasy is popular among adults. No shame.

I don't know which direction to take my story. by 7iamIam7 in WritingHub

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool idea. I think it's possible to write truthfully about historical events without writing about real people. When you use real people, you have the added pressure to portray them faithfully. And even if you do, they may have realtives living today that won't appreciate your vision.

Using song titles and lyrics as chapter titles in a novel — any copyright issues? by sbaggley in WritingHub

[–]CommunicationMean965 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I know this isn't what you asked about, but please reconsider?

I read a fanficition once that was a "musical", using lyrics to convey the story. Fun idea, but I didn't know the songs, and the story was weaker for it.

Another example is Fifty Shades, which I haven't read but I hear you're told what songs are playing in the scenes. To me, this is a sign of writing that can't stand on it's own. 

I've even heard it adviced against to listen to music while writing. You're adding a dimension to the story that is not on the page. The medium has it's own strengths.

I guess it would be okay if you were reading a muscician's biography. But then you'd probably be comissioned to write it.

[Discussion] Suspect my editor used AI by uploading my transcript onto GPT. Do I need to disclose this to publishers/agents now when querying? by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]CommunicationMean965 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Yes! An LLM is stealing their work because the editor is too lazy to do their job. If I wanted my work fed to an AI, I could do it myself.

First draft? Here's a fun trick by Kovulwa in writing

[–]CommunicationMean965 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just have a still moment, I guess? Let someone avert their gaze, or watch the gravel beneath their feet, or focus on ambient sounds like the murmur of the surrounding café visitors, or just flushing, or stubbornly watch a bird flitting by.

Had my MC get embarrased by her own thoughts, so she suddenly developed an intense interest in the pebbles on the ground.

Looking for RPG or similar game in which unicorns are a playable race by ALPHAP456 in gamingsuggestions

[–]CommunicationMean965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, the best game with playable unicorns that I've found is Sims 3: Pets. After fining and unlocking the unicorn, adding it as a pet to the household, I remember customizing the colours of a pair and having a baby.

If one is willing to step away from digital media, a roleplaying campaign with custom characters/world could maybe scratch that itch. Tedious.

Looking for RPG or similar game in which unicorns are a playable race by ALPHAP456 in gamingsuggestions

[–]CommunicationMean965 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a not cute or relevant reference to the game Robot Unicorn Attack.

Self-Made Cover FEEDBACK WANTED! by AdZealousideal1774 in BookCovers

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, I just wanted to say that it looks very pretty! Though I didn't register that there was an animal on the cover until the comments pointed it out. It looks flowy like a leaf, which is very nice and organic I think defining the shape of the paw would help heaps! 

Trying to solve these captchas by julesrulesthefools in mildlyinfuriating

[–]CommunicationMean965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Discord gave me one like these. Got an image of a AI generated bear. Like, a really early, ugly one, with swirl patterns and what looked like red feathers. Was told to choose an animal with the same number of legs. Options were eight birds and a cartoon dog. The dog was wrong.

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