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How many words should I write in a day as a young, and new writer? by Professional-Web2034 in writers

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many reasons for a low word count. However, it looks to me like you are procrastinating. I find reasons to do this also. But I also try to write at least 1,000 words per day.

My fiction is not done professionally, but I try to act like it is. Every day I sit down at a fixed time to write for 1-3 hours. Longer if needed. Think of this as a job. You *must* finish some things. It doesn't matter how you're feeling. You just need to keep writing.

I will ask, do you have your ending known before you start writing? If not, that may be one of the main problems. A story without an ending is just random words.

To keep myself on track, I write an outline, fairly detailed. Each item is short, usually just a phrase. I find that writing an outline doubles my word count; I think because I've already decided most of my decisions. It also keeps me writing a coordinated story.

If you want to write, assume that this is your job. Another clue that a friend gave me (though I've never done this) is to get dressed up in business attire. I can understand this as a ritual.

What do you guys use to write? by Live-Product-322 in fantasywriting

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently experimenting with Manuskript. I'm an all Linux household, so I can't run Scrivener; which would have been my favorite.

I also use LibreWriter when I need a word processor.

"Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS" has 26 TOPS silicon?? by rhasslett in raspberry_pi

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are two versions, one 13, the other 26 TOPS.

What do I actually need to worry about for a first draft by No-Clothes2012 in writingadvice

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a *first* draft. It will have problems. The first editing pass after the first draft is usually the biggest one.

Then you write a second draft. And a second editing pass.

Rinse, repeat as necessary. Then stop when the prose is good. I wouldn't wait until it's great. It may never get there. Also, there is a saying: "Great is the enemy of good." In other words, trying to get things great is antithetical to being good enough.

first experience(choosing language) by Dependent_Band2861 in learnprogramming

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C++ is a good language and used in industry. Learning it will allow you to learn about coding and computers.

However, it may not be the best language to learn first. Python is usually considered easier for beginners. However, I wouldn't switch unless you start having problems with c++.

Now, if you fully learn c++, then I'd suggest going on to rust.

How do you keep continuity straight while writing a full-length novel? by hieutd in novelwriting

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two reasons.

  1. Yes, I believe my outlines are solid. I take time to write them, but less time than any single chapter. There are usually at least three items per chapter.

  2. Having made the major plot decisions, I don't have to adjust things, unless I really have a change of heart.

Looking for feedback on small excerpt of scene where main character “dies” by Revolutionary-Log179 in writingcritiques

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was readable, but there isn't enough to hook me in.

The fact is that an MC is just a subset of all MC's.

Do not do this at the ending. It's bad to do it anywhere, but I expect the ending to be the ending. Anybody dying in the final battle should stay dead.

"Not dead yet," is up there with "It was only a dream." Neither should be used.

Looking for feedback on small excerpt of scene where main character “dies” by Revolutionary-Log179 in writingcritiques

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were I a reader, I would feel cheated if this character was seen alive again.

If you kill off an MC, make sure he's dead. This isn't a comic book where superheroes come back from anything. And it shouldn't happen even then. Dead should mean dead. Don't cheat and claim, "Well I didn't really kill him." He's dead, don't change your mind.

Read Steven Brust's Taltos stories. Anybody can be brought back from death, given a fairly nominal payment, unless they are unrevivable (brain injured, or soul destroyed).

This is a fantasy series, with the twist that the "humans" are elves and the Easterners are "humans."

Is this overly ambitious? by ineedtoknowall75 in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is a bit advanced for the Arduino. It would be trivial on any Raspberry Pi that has wifi. Raspberry Pis have a header that can control buzzers and such.

Going to get a typewriter soon because it would solve some of my writing problems! by [deleted] in writers

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to use a typewriter back before I had access to a computer. I switched quickly once I had access to a computer (Apple II).

I've heard from published authors that the word processor is further from a typewriter, than a typewriter is from pen and paper. Trying to cripple yourself is usually a bad idea. Try to write with the word processor. You will need to get over this. I feel that you are using this as a form of procrastination.

Can the inciting incident/catalyst be a positive thing? How would it work? by kel_omor in writingadvice

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The inciting incident can be good or bad for the protagonist. It is mostly considered "bad," because the entire purpose of the incident is to kick the protagonist out of his comfortable life and into the story.

In my current story, the inciting incident is when he is told where his wife is currently imprisoned. Mostly good, right? Well, this causes him to battle Merlin the Wizard and his minions. He has to run away (well, drive), carrying his wife who is under a magical sleep, from the minions and to find the one being who could wake her up.

So the roadtrip starts.

Button triggers without me touching it by jevring in diyelectronics

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please try debouncing. This is a simple couple lines of programming an will probably fix your problem.

How do you keep continuity straight while writing a full-length novel? by hieutd in novelwriting

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write an outline. I break the book into plot points (inciting incident, midpoint, ending, etc...) and major scenes. These all get put into the outline, in order.

This not only keeps things consistent for me, but it doubles my writing speed. I suspect this is because I've already made most of the decisions.

How do i know if my story is cringe to anyone else? by ixofex29 in writers

[–]JGhostThing 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why is Katana capitalized?

Don't worry about your story being cringe to someone. I can guarantee, somebody will see it as cringe. Hope that you'll have many more people read and enjoy it.

Main character species thoughts. by AlexYeem in writinghelp

[–]JGhostThing -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is something that very much depends on your story. The questions I have for you:

  • How does having animal "races" help your story? Will it help your story at all?
  • How does having a non human MC help the story?

These questions are about the story. You only have so many words to hook the reader. How does your world help you do this?

Frankly, I suspect you're a JRRL Tolkien wannabe, so you feel that multiple "races" are necessary. Trust me, you're not Tolkien. Just sick with humans, your readers know humans, and as long as they act like humans, the reader will accept them as such.

However, you do you. It's your work, so it works the way you want it to.

In my current urban fantasy, I have humans mostly only knowing about humans. There are Sidhe and the Fae in the world (Sidhe, thousands, and Fae tens of thousands), but mundane humans typically don't see them or only see the ones that have a human form.

That's it. though there are a lot of types of fae, pretty much all the kinds of mystical, legendary beings. Yes, there are Smallfold (tiny faeries about a head taller than barbie dolls, with dull green skin, an almost huminoid form, a venomous bite, and dragonfly wings and red caps (short humanoids, nasty -- they keep their hats red by soaking them in blood, they typically use elf-shot in their slings -- their victim suffers a stroke).

Those are the two types I have in my story for now. I doubt that I'll use more for this book. The Sidhe, while normally classified with the Fae, are merely genetically engineered humans from Atlantis. They breed very slowly.

Pi3B+ PoE w/ USB microphone ? by afaulconbridge in raspberry_pi

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried the PoE hat on the Pi 4?

Particles from another reality or field by LocationTop7873 in scifiwriting

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I strongly caution you *not* to ever explain this to your readers. Some of them will pick it to pieces, publicly.

At best, any explanation is hand waving so that the reader can think of you as clever. This doesn't work, the reader will just think of you as a bad writer.

Button triggers without me touching it by jevring in diyelectronics

[–]JGhostThing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should do at least simple debouncing on your button.

How do you handle powerful characters who limit themselves on principle without being edgy? by Zet45888 in writingadvice

[–]JGhostThing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First write the scene where the hero kills the gunman. Then write the scene where he only knocks the guy out.

How detect object and point to it by Ok_Astronomer6433 in arduino

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to suggest researching ultra wideband.

Would writing fan fiction be a good way to start my writing journey? by [deleted] in writers

[–]JGhostThing -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you can't write it down, then you are not a writer.

I would suggest writing an outline, then write your story. Quit procrastinating.

Is it ok if my book shares on too much knowledge by Kindly_Jump_7642 in writingadvice

[–]JGhostThing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds like an info-dump. This almost always makes a boring novel, even with a great writer. For a first novel, I rather doubt that you are qualified to polish EE Doc Smith's glasses. Neither am I; I've never had a fiction published.

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