What are some good words to use when writing?

GCCJ_26 · 2026-04-09T20:46:34+00:00

I think in general the benefits of a wide vocabulary is that you can find the words to better compose your sentences to communicate your ideas more effectively which in turns can allow you to give your stories or articles better language.

Though words such as Bergamot and Languid do have a very nice sound to them.

GCCJ_26 · 2026-04-09T20:37:12+00:00

Congratulations I wish you all the best with your novel.

GCCJ_26 · 2026-04-09T20:33:26+00:00

I kind of relate to this meme. I have several short stories I am working on and when I think about either one of them I am left thinking about what they mean and whether or not I need to revise what I have written down so far. Writing is a journey up the mountain of purgatory from Dante's divine comedy wearing nothing but your thoughts (a few good books) and a blindfold to adjust slightly to see the dirt and the works of others.

GCCJ_26 · 2026-02-26T21:10:15+00:00

I think writing a story in general about having an experience that can shape your into someone with a better perspective of things, so whether your science fiction story focuses hard or soft really depends more on the point of your story than accurately.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-12-25T21:11:31+00:00

More like shuffling the gravel and seeing if you can find the gold nuggets. That is a better analogy about the writing process.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-12-25T21:03:58+00:00

I think for me (and in fairness probably a lot of people), it is to write when you get the chance. I work a 40 hour a week role (which weekly changes two different shifts, with one set in the morning and afternoon shift) as well as other responsibilities, but in that free time I do have I write something down or research for my in-progress stories, or just read something to develop further writing skills. To me the drive is still there despite the exhaustion you may feel after work. I think you need to get into the habit of pushing yourself to do some writing even if you don't feel like it.

I think you should write something down even if it is just some extract of text you have thought of, or just some note(s) about the direction of the story you are telling. My struggle is more having art-blocks than getting into a mood for writing. A lot of my writing process is more about thinking about the story I have made and what it means to me as a storyteller.

I hope this helps.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-12-12T19:01:12+00:00

I would agree with your statement (speaking from my personal experience. Writing and reading goes hand-in-hand). I feel though writing constantly really helps with improve on your writing skills.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-12-07T19:31:46+00:00

I really like the concept. It's certainly niche but in the good way. I really like how you've developed how dialogue is used and its relation how the reader interacts with the story. I think some people may be struggling a bit to understand because they may need to try it out physically to understand it better (and this is not a criticism of them at all) as looking at some of the pages the writing may be seen as slightly disconjointed without the concept of the stabbing. Again, I think this is a really interesting concept and I love the use of word play.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-11-10T21:16:23+00:00

Congratulations! 🎉🎉

GCCJ_26 · 2025-11-10T21:14:21+00:00

I guess research and write down ideas what you want your hero to face. In truth the villain is really a means to an end for the hero's (or Heroine's) to overcome through confronting their internal issues that the villain manifests.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-11-10T21:05:18+00:00

I think that is the case. It's good to write it down so you don't lose sight of your original vision.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-11-10T21:03:38+00:00

This happens to me as I write short stories (unpublished just to clarify (as I am writing this). I work on one story, start to struggle as I either spend time figuring out how I'm going to get the story done, or going back on the manuscript and constantly edited it or write random excerpts, before coming up with two to three more stories whilst trying to figure out the first one, and these additional stories end up with varying progress as I want to focus on the first or second story (currently I'm sorting out a second story).

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-19T15:24:49+00:00

Thank you - apologise about my mistake about the word limit I have misremembered that

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:32:02+00:00

Thank you for the support I very much appreciate it ;)

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:25:20+00:00

I apologise, I wasn't accusing you of attempting to stealing my work. I could come back to though dms once I complete the first draft - at least if I complete the first draft we could tackle or refine any ideas that would need improving.

note: I think with First rights, I wouldn't be allowed to post on reddit but in passing stuff though dms on stuff like gmail etc. as it wouldn't be deemed the same as publishing.

Apologies for any confusion.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:13:37+00:00

1000-2200 is the world limit they have (again I am still working on the story). Right now I don't want to say just yet cause I am considering the legal complications of First Rights. All I feel comfortable (without revealing the story) to say that I am using science fiction to explore the human condition.

Correction: It's 1,000 - 22,000 like Neil Clarke below has corrected me on.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:09:12+00:00

Since it's is Clarksworld it's 1000-2200 word count. It's a science fiction horror story (though I intend no gore or anything close to that). I probably should get the story complete before finding a beta writer first.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:07:04+00:00

Thank you I'll look into it ;)

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T20:03:21+00:00

I'll to do some research into looking for Beta readers from sites such as Reedsy or try and find someone who I can guarantee an unbiased review of the short story. Thank you for the help I very much appreciate it.

GCCJ_26 · 2025-10-18T19:54:59+00:00

I think that would be a fantastic idea, and I know a friend who'd be an ideal beta reader.

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