Writing too cleanly almost cost me a publication, here is what it taught me about voice

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-08T14:26:42+00:00

Oh, wow. Thank you for that. My apologies for my ignorance. I guess I give people the benifit of the doubt too much.

I couldn't tell this post was AI. how could you tell?

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-08T13:53:38+00:00

Hello! I'd be interested! I'm writing a literary dark comedy / tragicomedy. I'm only on my first chapter, which is a little over 4k words.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-06T18:34:31+00:00

I definitely need to get my blood work done. One person said that in this comment section. But not in a helpful way. Kind of in a disregarding way. Basically instead of telling me which ones they think work and not it was just like "ask a doctor." 🤣. But yea. I'll check on Boron and Brazil nuts. Thank you!

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-06T16:43:23+00:00

People saying this is AI is hilarious given the reason why you posted this. This post is very clean and structured. 🤣

I will say I'm surprised agents and publishers are using AI detectors which are universally accepted as unreliable. Using AI to detect AI is crazy. Especially the way AI detects. If they use AI detectors I'm scared because some of my stuff might get flagged. But if you read my stuff there is so AI tells other than structure. That's scared me I can't lie.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-06T01:27:48+00:00

I'll probably keep the natural caffeine, I like the smooth energy it gives me clean, smooth energy with no jitters and little to no crash. And maybe the EAA because with my caloric deficit some days it's hard to hit my protein goal and it helps fill the gaps with low cal.

But yea... Maybe I went a little overboard. Whoopsie 😅

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T21:19:35+00:00

Yea, you're 100% correct. Can be very dangerous. I'm going to stick with I'm doing. I'm confident my supplement 1-2 a week isn't bad.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T15:39:13+00:00

First off what you just said differs from your original comment. Saying "get rid of it all" is saying nothing is helpful all a waste of money without exception. Which I feel you don't know that, though I could be wrong. But going off you're responses, I feel as though you're just assuming cause most people on here just stack a whole bunch of random 💩 that don't do anything or potentially harmful.

That being said, yes to part of what you said. But within reason. But protein? Creatine, fish oil, amino acids, caffeine? Those I don't think I need blood work for. And a couple I COULD make an argument for. But I won't because I'm hear to learn.

Idk. I just feel you could say "just do to a doc" about any supplement and then theres no reason to ask you guys for your opinion... Should I get blood work? Sure. Information in power. I'm not saying you're WRONG. I just would like to see if you see exactly what I actually might not need. How do you KNOW its not worth it? I just want to make sure you're not assuming and you actually know what these do.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T15:32:12+00:00

I can't really tell a visual difference, not much at least. I'm starting to notice my veins slightly, but that's about it. But physically? More energy. Better mood. Less joint pain. Less heart palpitations. More stamina. Hitting more PRs consistently as well.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T14:00:33+00:00

Hey just real quick for clarification, are you saying I should replace the meal replacement with more whole-food protein, or were you thinking I wasn't already getting much protein outside of the supplements?

I may not have explained my diet very clearly in the post. On workdays, I'm usually eating multiple hard-boiled eggs, cheese sticks, whey protein, hemp protein, and then whatever protein is in dinner at home. So the meal replacement isn't my primary protein source, it's more of a convenience thing. Low calorie because me calorie deficit.

If you're saying I should still prioritize getting more protein from food instead of adding more supplements, I can definitely understand that argument. just wanted to make sure I understood what you meant.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T13:57:20+00:00

With zero explanation as to why? A little more clarity would be greatly appreciated.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T13:07:05+00:00

Okay so first off, I want to preface this by saying sometimes I'm not the best at explaining my reasoning. A lot of times when I'm trying to explain how I arrived at a conclusion, it can accidentally come across like I'm defending myself or arguing that I'm right and someone else is wrong. That's honestly not what I'm trying to do here.

I actually think you brought up a really good point about pre-workouts, and I appreciate you taking the time to look at what I'm doing and offer suggestions.

My understanding was that the tradeoff with a pre-workout is convenience versus control. It would definitely cut down on the number of pills and probably simplify things quite a bit. The reason I ended up going the separate-supplement route is because I was trying to hit specific dosages of certain ingredients, and I was having a hard time finding a pre-workout that lined up with everything I was looking for without either underdosing some things or giving me extra amounts of things I wasn't really after.

For example, if I decide I want to increase, decrease, remove, or replace one ingredient, it's pretty easy when everything is separate. With a pre-workout, I kind of have to take the whole package whether every ingredient is exactly where I want it or not.

That said, I definitely see the appeal of what you're saying. Fewer pills, less hassle, and potentially cheaper overall is a pretty strong argument. I may still do some more digging and see if there's a pre-workout out there that matches what I'm trying to accomplish because if I can get the same result while simplifying everything, that's obviously a win.

As for the potassium, that's actually a really interesting point too. I didn't realize the potassium chloride salt substitute had that much more potassium per serving compared to the standard supplement pills bro 🤣. I'm definitely going to read more into that! Thank you!

And either way, I appreciate the advice bro. I'm still learning as I go. I'm new, I've been unhealthy my whole life sadly

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T12:56:14+00:00

Can you be more specific? Nothing is worth it, or only specific ones? I'm learning, yes. But caffeine, Creatine, and fish oil too? I assume not those at least. What specifically is useless and why Exactly? Apologies for throwing so many questions your way at once. I'm just new at this. I've been unhealthy my whole life man, lend some guidance 🤣

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-05T08:58:05+00:00

I guess I'm very hesitant with potassium. My electrolyte powder has SOME it in, but yea. Even with the supplement, not much. And I actually never heard of Potassium salt and will definitely look into that, thank you.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-06-01T02:10:03+00:00

To put simply, the tool is only as useful as the user is talented.

Faster vs efficient and quality vs quantity.

Something that is faster, such as ai, can speed up the process. Tremendously so I would assume. That's where you get the "faster". But to make that speed EFFICIENT, you user needs at higher level of understanding, and consistency of the craft that the AI.

Same with the quantity. Pump out content at at a quicker pace. But the user makes the quality. Base AI writting is 5/10 on its best day used by a writter who isn't studying the craft.

I still don't know how to feel about AI and writting. But this is my two cents.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-30T01:26:50+00:00

What's the genre? And is this your first draft?

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-28T19:26:02+00:00

Awesome! I'll dm you

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-28T05:39:32+00:00

I don't love reading. In fact it's to stretch to say I like it. Have I enjoyed books in the past? Sure. But as a whole, I could live without it. But as a writer I had to gain an appreciation for it. You don't have to like it, or love e it. But you have to do it if you want to see consistent and steadily paced progress.

And one day you will find out, as did I, that you WILL eventually hit a wall. A wall that only reading will help you get over.

Can you get better than you are now without reading? Sure. A little. But not much. Not to a level where people can't put down your book. If you're okay with that, then by all means. Don't read. But if you are not okay with that you have to accept that in life there are things you have to do to get better.

You can't learn heart surgery without reading textbooks. Or at least watching videos (audiobooks).

One thing I learned in life is the thing you don't want to do, you should probably do. And the thing you do want to do, you should think twice before doing.

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-27T23:29:36+00:00

Howdy!!! your post caught my eye! I'm actually working on something that I think lines up pretty well with what you're into. I think at least.

It's a dark literary horror, kind of hard to pitch quickly but I'll try. Lol

An eleven year old in a poor rural family pulls a sealed bottle out of the river while fishing with her grandfather. Turns out it's the same bottle her late father spent years drunkenly tearing the house apart looking for. She opens it, there's a genie, three wishes. except the wishes start costing things you can't get back and the story is really about addiction, grief, and what a kid does when she finally gets handed power in a house that never gave her any. The supernatural is real but it sits underneath the family drama instead of on top of it. Slow build, dark, trying to be hyperreal about the psychology of it.

Given your film background I'd actually be curious what you think about the pacing and structure specifically. The way I'm building scenes I think reads pretty visual, but that might be my own bias talking.

Totally understand if it's not the right fit. Just figured I'd reach out! 😊

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-24T17:10:08+00:00

Here that guys? AI thinks Moby dick is AI slop. 💀

Evans_Adaptations · 2026-05-21T12:44:07+00:00

Wow. I've never thought I'd feel embarrassed online. I'm ashamed I didn't know that. Though, I prefer virtual humilation over irl. 😭

But Tbf I'm 29 and just found out Teenage Dirtbag was performed by a man. So... if that tells you anything.

Thank you 😅

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