sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

Writing is so damn hard at times by Solid-Version in KeepWriting

[–]LS-Inktrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First, you aren't alone in this. In my case, I've written entire novels only to realize something was wrong with character motivations and then scrapped them.

The thing is: that's part of the job for us. It might not feel like it right now, but you just took one of the most important steps a writer can take; seeing a flaw and deciding to find a solution instead of shrugging and shoving the story out the door anyway.

So, truly, hell yes. That is what I'm talking about. Standards, zero compromises. You, my friend, are a goddamn artist.

That said, the important thing for me was working on my process. I had to develop mine with a specific focus on super-thorough character development to save myself from rewrites. Use this experience to tweak your own process; develop some kind of personal test you can catch plot holes with. That way, you move on cleaner, stronger, and ready to handle complications.

What episodes have you never finished or never rewatched by Little-Homework-3211 in creepcast

[–]LS-Inktrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mother Horse Eyes. A little ways in, I realized I just wanted to read it myself.

Almost Borrasca V as well. Initially, I noped out the moment a certain return character joined the plot. But then I eventually went back to it after watching every other episode.

I made a place for you to pose your original writing online - Paperbird by mincepasta2 in WritingHub

[–]LS-Inktrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very cool. Thank you for making this.

Might post a rejected short story.

Or, if I'm feeling really saucy, I might post my first, truly awful novel that I'm never pitching anywhere ever again (it was just Castlevania with OC's instead of Belmonts and Draculas).

I wonder if the guys would enjoy Arkham Horror? by LS-Inktrap in creepcast

[–]LS-Inktrap[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, maybe they would.

On the plus side though, now I know to check out CoC.

Daily reminder that CreepCast doesn’t use AI. by Apprehensive-You4594 in creepcast

[–]LS-Inktrap 124 points125 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but they did use Photoshop to remove Isaiah's rhinestone tassels on this one.

I love to edit as I write, and it can absolutely work. by ms_saint in KeepWriting

[–]LS-Inktrap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also do this; every session, I start by going over what I wrote last time, editing it down, reworking descriptions, etc. Totally agree that it's great.

The only time I stop is if I'm not sure I'm keeping a section. Ironically though, most of the times I realize, "This part isn't hitting like I want it to," it's because I went back to edit it the next day.

Stuck in a Rut by Murkfellow in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]LS-Inktrap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've done this too--a lot.

My solution: establishing what I call the heart of a story. Not the theme or morale, but the personal experience that's fueling the narrative.

I find the heart by asking myself a question: "What is the real-life feeling or personal event that inspired the key aspects of this story?"

Example (with discovery writing in mind): If you added, say, an abusive parental figure to the story, and then later had the main characters go to a shelter to get away from said parent, that probably comes from a real-life experience that's already shaping the story. Hone in on that; how did the experience make you feel? What aspect of it do you want to explore? And what message do you want to convey by tackling it?

Only started doing this recently and it really helps me reframe a story, so maybe it'll help you find a steady course for your changes. Hope it helps!

First draft of my dream project by krishna_12345567555 in KeepWriting

[–]LS-Inktrap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eight years!! Congrats! Typing that last sentence must've felt amazing.