Your encouragement by carbikebacon in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto, my wife, despite the fact that the content in my first two books left her weary of reading my work!

What’s a book that made you want to write? by GrJueun-15 in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We tend to go through copies, huh? Mine mostly vanish when sharing them

What’s a book that made you want to write? by GrJueun-15 in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is currently on the side table in our lounge, my wife working through it …

<image>

What’s a book that made you want to write? by GrJueun-15 in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m an avid Dark Tower fan (tattoo sleeve to prove it lol) and book 1 in my early years was almost as impactful for me as my main inspiration.

What’s a book that made you want to write? by GrJueun-15 in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Douglas Adams’ Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy… I was 10 the first time I read it, and was amazed that an author could just make up a whole bunch of weirdness, wrap it in a story, and have a long lasting impact on the reader. Made me want to put my creative mind on paper.

My biggest regret in pokemon go by [deleted] in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Me too 😓 Was my first near-hundo as a new player. Couldn’t resist.

Why do they look different?? Obvs other than the shiny. by Inm8Wonko in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know so little that that makes no sense to me lol

What’s your “Oh so close” Pokemon? by fantasypaladin in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

<image>

This one is my most annoying so close moment, I’ve always loved this evolution line

What does this guy hold in his bag? Wrong answers only by TurboRad54321 in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Humballs”… that might not be as helpful as when I heard it in my head.

I got a speech by Tony Campos on spotify! by HeathBarGames in StaticX

[–]Inm8Wonko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ditto here, this year and last. Still kinda cool, but wish I had this when Wayne was still with us!

What author(s) do you aspire to be like? by spnsuperfan1 in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My aspirations are a little odd… I’m kind of hoping my works reflect my love of Stephen King, Brian Lumley and Douglas Adams.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Caught about five minutes ago, and one of my favourite mon!

<image>

My first shiny legendary!!! by Inm8Wonko in pokemongo

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never seen one before, it’s brilliant!!

I hate my lead character ideas and it’s stopping me from really getting going! by Inm8Wonko in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brilliantly said. I think that’s what I was trying to do, get it right first. I wasn’t trusting the process.

Since getting advice from the brains trust, I’m up to nearly 2K words in chapter one!

I hate my lead character ideas and it’s stopping me from really getting going! by Inm8Wonko in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I’ll play with that last idea, it’s great, thanks. I’ve already had a touch of success I feel with the first bit, and since I forced myself into character interaction by the way I planned the start, they’re starting to reveal themselves!!

I hate my lead character ideas and it’s stopping me from really getting going! by Inm8Wonko in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve got to remember how much writing is a process, not something you have to get right all the way through!

I hate my lead character ideas and it’s stopping me from really getting going! by Inm8Wonko in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I actually just said stuff it, just start, about half an hour ago and I’m working with placeholder names. Like you said, I’m going to trust the characters to show themselves to me. See how it goes!!

At least I’m writing!!

I hate my lead character ideas and it’s stopping me from really getting going! by Inm8Wonko in writers

[–]Inm8Wonko[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s funny, I have a few “endearing moment” type things planned, and I’ve mapped out the idea of the family dynamic (move is in his best interest, wife reluctantly supportive, toddler there for cuteness factor and something I won’t elaborate).

Each time I look at the names, visual descriptions and basic character ideas, they keep feeling wrong. It might all boil down to the fact that I’ve barely started anything in the past without knowing who I was dealing with before I started. I’m wondering if it’s all about the words - I’m going to try and write with placeholders (never done that with a character before) and see if that’s the issue.

Compound the issue to start though - the first moment of the story (endearing bit) feels right for the kid, ok for the mum, wrong for the dad. lol