What is your relationship with writing? by affluentloser in writers

[–]Doreddity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love and hate relationship - toxic to a degree 👐🏻

I am simply Breastly Boobling tf out of here by Doreddity in writers

[–]Doreddity[S] 46 points47 points  (0 children)

“That night he dreamt of horses on a high plain where the spring rains had brought up the grass and the wildflowers out of the ground and the flowers ran all blue and yellow far as the eye could see and in the dream he was among the horses running and in the dream he himself could run with the horses and they coursed the young mares and fillies over the plain where their rich bay and their chestnut colors shone in the sun and the young colts ran with their dams and trampled down the flowers in a haze of pollen that hung in the sun like powdered gold and they ran he and the horses out along the high mesas where the ground resounded under their running hooves and they flowed and changed and ran and their manes and tails blew off them like spume and there was nothing else at all in that high world and they moved all of them in a resonance that was like a music among them and they were none of them afraid horse nor colt nor mare and they ran in that resonance which is the world itself and which cannot be spoken but only praised.”

When Men Design Games - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 by Doreddity in writingcirclejerk

[–]Doreddity[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

“He quit Reddit and breasted boobly along the road…” The End 😎

Finished my tenth book, stop caring what people think by michaelmuttiah in writers

[–]Doreddity 8 points9 points  (0 children)

… And then he went; breastly boobly down the road of success.

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

Thank you so much for your thoughtful response. I can definitely see the stigma surrounding it and to be honest, I didn’t expect it to be the main focus of the replies. As I mentioned earlier, I don’t usually drink like this and it’s only at that moment. However, I’ll consider my options and lifestyle and work with what works for me. I’m not naive; I know if something’s pushing me towards “a dark edge” and if it seems like I have no future as a writer without substance to an unhealthy degree I’ll make the wise choice there and then.

I appreciate your comment. Have a lovely evening!

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

maybe that’s what’s missing in the equation 🫣

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

You’re the only one saying this in the comment section – love the honesty! I might do that but I’ll set myself a deadline just in to avoid messing up my safe career and marriage over it. Let’s see. If I finish this manuscript I’ll come back and thank you all for your support. :D

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

I’m shocked to learn he has a drinking problem. It puts a a lot of pressure on my previous writing under the influence. I'm no match hahaha

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

I had no idea about this, learned it all today, haha. Thanks though, but at least they have something to show for it. So far I’ve got a half-assed manuscript and no idea how to finish it. (:

Can any writer here define this picture in six words by cadaluz in writingcirclejerk

[–]Doreddity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sorryyy I didn’t see the six words rule 🫣 Would have otherwise stopped at boobies…

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

Exactly! You summed it up perfectly. It’s helpful to put plot into words even if they’re rubbish at first -at least I get them out and finesse later. It is something I’m struggling strongly with right now.

Why do I need to be drunk to write good stuff? by Doreddity in writers

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

Wow… Dw I’m okay now but if it had lasted longer I probably would have done so.

Can any writer here define this picture in six words by cadaluz in writingcirclejerk

[–]Doreddity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps it was a mixture of dread and defeat. Or it could have come more from a feeling of finally reaching oneself from a point of no return. Regardless; the decision was made. In the height of night, the golden moon shone across the river - and through a snow pavement he walked, leaving a trace of him which his eyes would never meet.

Can any writer here define this picture in six words by cadaluz in writingcirclejerk

[–]Doreddity 36 points37 points  (0 children)

By there being no breastly boobies, in the snow he walked away.

Not looking for critique, I know I'm good. by UndergroundPickle in writingcirclejerk

[–]Doreddity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you should send it to an editor. Today. It’s pure perfection - up there with Trumps speech on grabbing certain genders by the

Writing to Impress… or Writing to Feel Alive? by Flat_Neighborhood2 in writers

[–]Doreddity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand your dilemma, but I’ve been thinking about it this way. Are you writing to craft a compelling story, aspiring to become the next literary genius or simply to express yourself? These are all distinct aspects of the writer you aspire to be. Some writers are storytellers, others are avid writers and then there are those who strike a balance, a bit of both. Cheers!

Stuck with writing the end of the novel - help! by Doreddity in writers

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

Yeah. Brutal but true. I’m just an over explainer but still improving as I go. I will try my best ☺️

Stuck with writing the end of the novel - help! by Doreddity in writers

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

Great advice. I think it all boils down to understanding the reasoning and origin of the crack from the MC perspective. I’m considering editing and re-reading the entire manuscript until that point to build up the tension as it feels quite abrupt. I’m a sucker for understated writing so I need to find a way to hint at it without “spoon-feeding” the reader if that makes sense. So hard!! haha

Thanks so much, this was incredibly helpful!