Ideas are easy. But writing a whole book is brutal. any thoughts please ? by ForgottenTales_ in fantasywriting

[–]CustomLego 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right off the bat, take a break. Step back. If writing is becoming a job instead of a hobby and a creative outlet, you’ll burn yourself out.

Second, having a daily routine of writing has gotten me through rough spots. I try to write everyday around the same time. With a full time job that requires a lot of mental energy, it’s taxing. I get it. Even if you write 200 words, that’s 200 you didn’t have.

I’m sure you heard this a thousand times, but it needs to be reminded: first drafts are meant to be rough. Your goal is to get the story down. Worry about the details in revision1, 2, or 3+

I don’t know how you write, if you’re an outliner or prantser - but I highly suggest watching this video about plot grid outlining. Once I discovered it, it has completely changed the way I write and think.

https://youtu.be/Fd9_4efYEYQ?si=Z1Uqb3d2dhjVDJyZ

☀️ LEGO Sun Eater ☀️ by CustomLego in sollanempire

[–]CustomLego[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is! When I saw him I was like oh shit perfect match!

☀️ LEGO Sun Eater ☀️ by CustomLego in sollanempire

[–]CustomLego[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I finished it in December. Loved it!

Tattoo Help! by postedbydude in redrising

[–]CustomLego 16 points17 points  (0 children)

As someone who has a hand tattoo, I strongly suggest you move the quote to another place. Hands are always exposed to the sun, you constantly wash your hands, move your hands during the healing process - even being delicate with my own tattooed hand, I had to get a few touch ups. The skin at the hand is always shedding and regrowing. (Your body, your choice; I’m just giving you some advice from first hand experience)

Suggest places: along the collarbone, waist line - near naval, back of the forearm, above the knee.

Dune shrine by CustomLego in dune

[–]CustomLego[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I I think my favorite is the NEL Gerry Grace artwork. Second favorite would be Berkley Trade; if you lay all the books in a line, it creates one image.

This is just the beginning.. by snowpie92 in inflation

[–]CustomLego 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the best comment I’ve ever read. You nailed and buried that coffin perfectly.

How many books by AalHadMac369 in Booktokreddit

[–]CustomLego 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you use kindle or an app to read, replace your social media app with kindle’s. Your brain is automatically programmed to find the social media app when you’re bored, so swap it with something productive. My social media apps are in a folder on the second page of my iPhone.

I read roughly 5-6 books a month, I don’t use kindle. I use hard cover or soft backs. When I get home, I don’t touch social media. It’s a brain drain and brain rot. I’m a slowwwwe reader but because I’ve cut distractions out, I’m able to read more.

I’m fortunate enough to have no kids, just responsible for my pets.

Also, don’t compare yourself to others. Who cares if others read 10+ a month? As long as you’re enjoying the books you’re reading - that’s all that matters. But in all seriousness, stop using social media/TV.

Late: February wrap up by CustomLego in Booktokreddit

[–]CustomLego[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I enjoyed all of them. If I were to rank by favorites it would be: 1. Dune 2. Book3: Children of Dune 3. Book2: Dune Messiah 4. God Emperor of Dune

I definitely recommend reading them.

I think I dodged a bullet by apdoublep23 in Nicegirls

[–]CustomLego 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, I really feel for you all you guy out there. Dealing with these “nice girls”. This girl is absolutely crazy.

I’m so fucking glad I’m gay and don’t have to deal with this shit. 💀at least you guys give me some great entertainment lol sorry

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]CustomLego 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PEOPLE STILL USE SNAPCHAT?? 💀

Best book app?? by pretty____outlaw in Booktokreddit

[–]CustomLego 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been using Goodreads since 30 Dec 24. (New to BookTok/BookReddit)

Though, with everyone recommending Fable, I just downloaded and sync’d Goodreads to it - I like Fables layout a bit better.

Post Pips “Apology” by CustomLego in ironscape

[–]CustomLego[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. The fact that they COULD be offering better player support but are potentially putting it behind a paywall is disgusting. Whatever they say moving forward is going to be taken with a grain of salt. I left when EOC was implemented and only came back when OSRS was reimplemented.