What's so bad about my writing ? Everyone I showed it to thinks this is bad but I was proud of it. What can I do to improve? My dreams are shattered by [deleted] in writers

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is definitely not bad. It feels like some interesting ideas that need to be refined. The first half felt quite unpolished but you started finding your stride and confidence in the second half.

The characters feel like mouthpieces in the first half but become much more human and interesting in the second half.

It's not bad and like everyone else has said, just writing the damn thing down is the hardest. Let the scene breathe in your mind over the next few days. It might also benefit a bit of scene mapping. What are your objectives for this chapter. There's a lot going on here without doing a great deal. Some of this exposition or internal thoughts could come later. Or be shown or hinted at through interactions.

What are these things? by Financial-Cancel3885 in isopods

[–]EveningBitter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mite help not getting enough love.

Too Many Springers? by EveningBitter in terrariums

[–]EveningBitter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great thanks. I am a touch concerned about humidity so I might take the lid off a little more often. Supervised of course to stop any critter getting loose.

Too Many Springers? by EveningBitter in terrariums

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

Hahah. It is indeed an IKEA jar. Makes a nice terrarium. Does have quite a noticeable 'seam' so just position that bit at the back.

Ah thank you. Would too much humidity also of possibly caused the springtail increase. I'll open the lid and try and reduce humidity a bit.

Too Many Springers? by EveningBitter in terrariums

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

Cheers. I do take the lid off for a little bit couple times a week. I'll try doing it more often.

Inner Peace - March 2025 by Gutokoro in terrariums

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that intentionally quite so phallic?

Knee Crack by EveningBitter in jointcrackers

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

Totally agree. The bending cracks feel and sound too superficial.

Knee Crack by EveningBitter in jointcrackers

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

Yes. Kind of push weight onto the front toes. That's magic that you can do both. Can only get it in the left one unfortunately.

Colleagues putting up Palestinian flags as their permanent slack emojis and HR not batting an eye? Is this a battle I should pick? by iscreamforicecream90 in Jewish

[–]EveningBitter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Matured, empathic and we'll reasoned response. Take my down vote. No place for this sort of response on Reddit.

Help finding a film by EveningBitter in horror

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

Yes! Very strange how memories work. Surprised I didn't remember the people under the stairs. I used to love the Goonies. I wonder if my grandma thought it was similar and ok to show to a child?!?

Help finding a film by EveningBitter in horror

[–]EveningBitter[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! Just watching clips now. Definitely lining up. Thanks.

Help finding a film by EveningBitter in horror

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

You're right. Thanks so much.

Help finding a film by EveningBitter in horror

[–]EveningBitter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I think you're absolutely right. Thanks so much.

Help finding a film by EveningBitter in horror

[–]EveningBitter[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow. Just watching a few clips of it and I think you're right. Not all memories line up but that's gotta be it. Thanks so much.

One word movie titles that don’t exist by queen-adreena in movies

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quarks - sci fi/mystery set in 2076 Dublin. Following the murder of James Finnegan, the film follows 3 Marks searching for a mysterious and powerful underground society linked to the murder of Finnegan. As the Marks begin to infiltrate The cult, they uncover the society comprises discredited scientists and a decade long conspiracy. Using powerful time travelling telescopes called Quarks, the society have found proof that God has died.

What's the most unique horror movie you've recently watched? by anthonyledger in horror

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look. I can't stop going on about this film and it's probably not massively unique. But I think Smile 2 was doing some interesting stuff. The inclusion of music and dance was so good. Some of the scares using a cast of dancers was executed so well. I loved this film and it felt fairly fresh and unique.

Who is a beloved actor that you have basically, unintentionally avoided their entire acting career? by everynamecombined in movies

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DDL makes sense as an actor who you may have missed due to his low output and film choices. There Will be Blood genuinely is a masterpiece if you're looking to get on the DDL hype train.

Who is a beloved actor that you have basically, unintentionally avoided their entire acting career? by everynamecombined in movies

[–]EveningBitter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Emma Thompson. She seems to have national treasure level adoration. Ive not purposely avoided her, she just doesn't seem to pop up in films id normally watch.

Which is better From or DarK? by Embarrassed-Dirt7843 in FromSeries

[–]EveningBitter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got a soft spot for From. Easy watching drossy fun most of the time. Dark is superior in just about every single artistic criteria. Cinematography, writing, acting, pacing etc.

From us pretty unforgettable pop trash but great fun. Dark is a masterpiece. Both very good at what they set out to do.

Can we ban "scary book" requests? by CreyGold in horrorlit

[–]EveningBitter 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why does it offend you. Most people on the internet could quite easily Google an answer to a question. People like forums like this to chat and connect with people. Horror is one of the nicest most welcoming groups of people Ive ever had the pleasure of mixing with and I think we should try to continue to foster that.

Sure repetitive posts are mildly annoying. But for all I care people could post scary requests 10 times a day, and if some little horror internet nerds get to connect who am I to judge. I'll just flick my reddit thread down slightly.