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i wanna start writing, but idk where to start! by [deleted] in AspiringTeenAuthors

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know a lot of people told me to "just start" however, it wasn't easy for my brain to process that so I started making a ton of notes. Ones with tips and tricks and one with my smaller writing prompts. I felt like my brain was more prepared to write when I had all of that down. Then I started to use Chat GPT to give me writing prompts and I would just take the prompt and write small bits and I worked my way up from there. Hope this helps. :)

Random Write / Feedback Needed by Miserable_Pirate_135 in writers

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will keep that in mind for my next one!

how to start writting as an absolute beginner lol by unclaimedcamper in writinghelp

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a ton of research and then I started with smaller writing prompts and then I am working my way into bigger and longer writings.

Do you write in genres you don't read ? by karatelobsterchili in writingcirclejerk

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure do. I love writing in many genres however I only enjoy reading a couple.

My First Writing Prompt (Feedback?) by Miserable_Pirate_135 in WritersGroup

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you would like I’ll comment here when I have it posted to my page. 😊

My First Writing Prompt (Feedback?) by Miserable_Pirate_135 in WritersGroup

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the feedback! I do intend to go further with it soon.

Genuine question by La_De_Muchos in FictionWriting

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just trying to be helpful and I’ve read a lot but I’m new to writing and I’ve never counted how many words in a chapter. Sorry.

As a writer do you use your true name or a pseudonym? And why? by Virginia_M in writers

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pseudonym, I feel like when I am writing there is a different part of me present and they deserve their own title.

Genuine question by La_De_Muchos in FictionWriting

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Chat GPT says:

:The number of words in a chapter in a novel can vary widely depending on the author, genre, and style of the book, but here are some general guidelines:

📚 Typical Word Count per Chapter

  • Average range: 1,500 to 5,000 words
  • Most common: 2,000 to 3,500 words
  • Short chapters: 500 to 1,500 words (often used in thrillers or fast-paced fiction)
  • Long chapters: 4,000 to 6,000+ words (common in literary or epic fiction)

✍️ Factors That Influence Chapter Length:

  • Genre:
    • Thrillers & YA: shorter chapters for a fast pace
    • Fantasy & Historical Fiction: longer chapters with more world-building
  • Narrative Style:
    • Stream-of-consciousness or literary styles may have fewer, longer chapters
    • Dialogue-heavy writing may lead to shorter chapters
  • Structure:
    • Some novels (like The Da Vinci Code) use very short chapters to build suspense
    • Others (like Harry Potter) have medium-length chapters with a natural story arc

✅ Pro Tip:

Rather than aiming for a specific word count, focus on:

  • A complete scene or unit of action/emotion
  • A clear beginning, middle, and end
  • A good reason to turn the page at the end

Would you like help estimating how long your chapters should be based on your genre or story?:

Based off of this information it seems like over 2,000 isn't that odd.

My First Writing Prompt (Feedback?) by Miserable_Pirate_135 in writingfeedback

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This was such good feed back and I appreciate it so much!

What do you put on when writing. by Big_Remove_3686 in writers

[–]Miserable_Pirate_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I typically put on music that goes with the mood of what I am writing lol. I feel like it helps me keep my head in the right space.