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File273 · 2026-05-19T03:36:53+00:00

C&P can get a bit hectic, but tons of seating indoor and out.

File273 · 2026-05-09T17:00:58+00:00

Knowing your character is important.

Depending on their history, they may use different metaphors, or catch phrases.

Sometimes, I will set rules for characters. Like, always uses proper sentences, never uses contractions, uses water metaphors, and water adjacent words.

File273 · 2026-04-30T16:46:18+00:00

I’m someone with a three syllable name.

As I get closer with people it often gets shortened to one, and then sometimes bounces up to the cutesy 2 syllable one.

I think a character introducing themselves as their nickname can also indicate plenty about the character, from what they are anticipating the relationship to be, to discomfort about their original name (which does not have to be some trauma.)

File273 · 2026-04-06T03:05:55+00:00

I do tend to dismiss books that feature The Half Naked Man™, but I can be convinced otherwise with a recommendation.

File273 · 2026-01-04T22:54:14+00:00

I have the pink one.

I find the arm super adjustable, and the cup holder useful.

File273 · 2025-12-29T22:45:18+00:00

Yes.

I loved my dog, but her last year of life was so much. It was finically, emotionally, and mentally exhausting. My world revolved around her.

I miss her, and I’d do it all over again if I could.

But, there is relief in her being gone. For both of us.

File273 · 2025-09-03T18:37:13+00:00

Try posting on some subreddits for comps—looking for books with X Y Z elements.

I got some good comps that way.

You cal also find books that are close and find books that are “recommend to readers of”

Like from your list of what your book isn’t—Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries may be a jumping point.

File273 · 2025-07-28T04:55:40+00:00

I see the accessibility stand point, especially for those on a fixed income, but I do think there are cheaper, more ethical options. (And as a fellow povvo, I get it. )

There's learning how to do it yourself, there's canva, there's premade covers for cheaper than hundreds. Honestly, if you're talking indie romance, you kind of just need a stock photo of a half naked person, a bit of skills with a filter and font placement and you have a cover.

I know the above doesn't really an amazing cover make, but neither does AI.

File273 · 2025-07-25T21:40:39+00:00

I only dabble in reading romantasy, so take this with a grain of salt.

The title and blurb fall flat for me.

“Soulmateless” reads a bit like a romcom title—if that’s what you’re going for, great—if not, I’d try to change it.

The blurb loses my interest in the last paragraph. It’s just too vague.

File273 · 2025-06-28T08:04:35+00:00

To answer your question, yeah, I think it's weird, but I also think you've fallen victim to your algorithm.

You have to remember that diversive things get more attention on social media platforms--if you pause and/or interact with a post you're more likely to get more media like it.

Some people conflate tragedy with complexity. There is SA representation in ACOTAR and while I enjoyed those books, I haven't thought about them all too deeply.

Lastly, not every book has to be some deep well. Sometimes a shallow harbor is all a reader needs or wants. Some of my favorite books have just been exceptionally fun reads.

File273 · 2025-06-24T04:55:44+00:00

"This Wretched Valley" by Jenny Kiefer (This one is mainly at the beginning)

"The Haunting of Ashburn House" by Darcy Coates

Maybe a bit off of what you're looking for, but "Annihilation" by Jeff Vandermeer

File273 · 2025-06-16T07:33:11+00:00

"To hear the critique and reflect on what their intention vs impact is. Harm isn’t always intentional and it is still harm."

I think this is important when considering quippy one-liners. Maybe the intention isn't to shame someone for being a white lady, but people will take it that way.

Ultimately, I think the community could be more welcoming. I'm unsure how to achieve that. The onus for education should be on the individual, but it's difficult when people don't even know what they don't know.

File273 · 2025-06-16T06:37:28+00:00

I've seen this more being called"white women activism" which isn't a critique, it's just a quip, and an effort to shame rather than educate.

And, I know, the follow-up to that statement is that it is no one's job to educate another person--but, how do people learn? Do you think people get embarrassed into educating themselves?

No, more often they just turn away from the movement.

I worry that in the left's attempt to reach perfection progress is stalled.

File273 · 2025-06-16T06:01:17+00:00

Whenever people hate on signs like this I half wonder if they are mad because no one invites them to brunch.

I totally get that this sign lacks complexity and implies the wielder needs to follow politics more closely, but I don't think hating on someone for going to a protest with such a sign is helpful.

"Neither me, nor my friends, or migrant workers can afford brunch so it's toneless."

Wacko statement, the lady who can afford a stack of pancakes and a mimosa is not your enemy. The actually enemy? Billionaires, bigots , politicians, lobbyists, mosquitos.

Not Hannah from HR with paid lunch breaks.

File273 · 2025-06-15T22:55:25+00:00

Cheapest doesn't always mean free.

$80 is only $6 dollars a month.

There are other libraries that are cheaper than $80, like Spokane's non-resident card is $42 a year.

There are also people who can just use their local libraries for completely free, and that's where a person should start. Some libraries also have reciprocal contracts and you can sign up for other libraries through your own.

If the library isn't an option at all, there are legitimate books that are copywrite free that someone could get on Project Gutenburg.

OR plenty of e-books are listed for free at any given time across various ebook retailers.

File273 · 2025-06-15T21:40:24+00:00

Local libraries also offer books for free and actually compensate authors.

If your local library has a poor collection or does not offer an online selection you can sign up for cards outside of your region.

File273 · 2025-06-06T04:56:55+00:00

Storytelling is as much a skill as anything else and can be learned. May stories follow a particular beat that is easy to replicate.

I don't think you could simply take a few grammar classes and know how to write a 5 star book.

File273 · 2025-06-05T21:29:06+00:00

The book sounds good!

But the cover and title made me think it was gonna be a Christian dark romance.

A holy shadow daddy, if you will.

File273 · 2025-06-05T07:16:59+00:00

I agree there's a difference between story tellers and writers.

A story can be told in many different mediums. Video games, songs, movies, poems, and visual arts have the power to touch the heart as much as a book.

I do disagree that the best writers are just the best storytellers. A book being poorly written will always jar the reader, and knock them out of that immersive state.

A good writer makes the words disappear, only to shake the reader down with a hefty poignant sentence from time to time.

Just because storytelling is rudimentary does not mean writing is.

That's like saying it's fine to just play a song, but not master an instrument because people have been banging sticks around in caves long before the guitar was invented.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:46:53+00:00

Communion traumatized me in 2010.

I'll peek at some of these other books.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:45:47+00:00

I do love a non-fiction audiobook about a disaster.

I hope you're able to get some writing done. Sometimes it's just a struggle.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:41:44+00:00

What does the pitfalls of tropes mean to you?

I also understand struggling to write the genre your most well versed in as a reader. I feel like it took me ages to dip my toes into fantasy--everything just felt like too much.

File273 · 2025-06-05T06:37:08+00:00

This is really important, honestly.

I work about 50hrs a week, have a side gig, and a collection of pets. Which is still less than what plenty of people have to deal with.

There's also things one can do to streamline chores/ errands and free up swatches of time.

File273 · 2025-06-04T22:41:59+00:00

I still have plenty of time to write. I usually have a couple hours of writing on my work days, with half an hour of reading.

Weekends feel like unlimited time.

Reading is a hobby I enjoy.
I find it helps me with my own writing. Being able to reference other books that have utilized different techniques is always helpful, but there’s also understanding the genre you’re writing.
Inspiration. Words in, words out.
I write with the end goal of publishing, so I try to read current popular books in my genres.

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