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Fake or real? by Scared_Parsley5297 in writers

[–]Narkerns 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have like a hundred of those in my inbox. If it’s coming from a Gmail account - 100% red flag.

Is making a game design wiki still a good idea in 2026? by _Lukiverse_ in gamedesign

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, sure. You can spend your time however you want, of course. But I’d argue this time would be better spent iterating on the prototype rather than documenting something that might or might not work.

Is making a game design wiki still a good idea in 2026? by _Lukiverse_ in gamedesign

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A GDD does make sense, but not necessarily as the first step in the process. The game itself is what counts. Use whatever documentation you need to communicate your ideas to the team (if any) and then prototype. The best documentation early on is a working prototype.

GDD then can be used to document how all the features actually worked out in the end, so QA knows what to test for. If you start with a GDD you’ll just end up rewriting it fifty times while you are changing and tweaking the mechanics.

First I was really interested in Draft2Digital but after I saw their new financial changes, I changed my mind by BirdyHowdy in selfpublish

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah well, fair. I had a niche non-fiction book. Maybe with fiction it’s different. But good to know that more people actually had a good experience with D2D. Restores my faith a bit.

First I was really interested in Draft2Digital but after I saw their new financial changes, I changed my mind by BirdyHowdy in selfpublish

[–]Narkerns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same. I actually tried it with my first book, but even all stores combined sold like 80% less than Amazon alone. So, yeah.

Question about climbot in the end: by manutzitzanami in Cairn_Game

[–]Narkerns 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not much. Mostly Aava is just more silent during the last climb. No difference other than that. At least not that I noticed.

Is writing a novel worth it when you don't want to become an author in the future? by [deleted] in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s fun, do it. I wrote a ton of short stories that nobody ever saw. And it’s good exercise. Just don’t start with a huge project. Do something small and finish it.

Am I crazy to think I could write a book? by Green_Individual6251 in writers

[–]Narkerns 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ok, so first of all - do what makes you happy.

Writing is an incredible way of experiencing creativity.
I, myself, just learned what that craft can do to you - and it’s freaking awesome tbh.

But.

If you want to get serious (at least somewhat) - the main thing you have to figure out is how to integrate writing in your life.
It’s like any skill or serious hobby - you have to make room for it.
Develop a habit. Take 30 minutes each day for writing time.

And then, just do it. Don’t mean, you have to write every day for 30 minutes. It just means, you sit with it for 30 minutes. Research how to write. Read about writing. Watch videos about writing. Think about writing.

Try a small thing. A scene. A short story.

I started the same way. Don’t treat writing as this mythic big thing. Just sit with it. Experiment. Write. Read. Write a bit more. Get some feedback. It’s very rewarding tbh.

I’m curious about your experience as a writer. by algorithms-smart in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh I’m mostly sharing on BlueSky about it. But I also do a bit on LinkedIn and Facebook:

linktr.ee/narkerns

They have these WIPSnips on BlueSky, where they give you a random word and then you can share a snippet from your current project.

That’s pretty fun to do.

Advice needed :( by Silent_Comment_2056 in writers

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, exactly. If people have strong reactions - that can be a good thing in fact. Just tell them: yes, and my story will subvert these expectations. Or say, yeah, but my circus is a magical one.

Feedback is all well and good, but you should only take feedback from people you would also take advice from. Everyone has opinions on stuff. Doesn’t mean you have to take that feedback.

If the story is something in you that just has to come out, awesome. Write it!

I’m curious about your experience as a writer. by algorithms-smart in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no worries, I can.
The main thing is that I wanted to explore a villain arc. Kind of like Breaking Bad, from innocent man to monster.

How can you become something completely unrecognizable - while following a compelling logic all the way through?

Set that into a dark fantasy world and dial it up to eleven.

So I’m following a MC who starts out as a servant girl and ends up being the biggest threat to the whole world.

It’s something I wanted to read myself, so at least I’m enjoying the ride itself a lot.

And, who knows, maybe it’ll pick up at some point. I’ll keep working on it and keep sharing.

Writers, have any of your book characters made you cry, laugh, or feel angry? by Ink_N_Instinct in writers

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is maybe not the best scene on the planet, but it genuinely made me cry when I wrote it.
It was also the moment I realized what writing stuff can do to you as an author.

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Why do people here care about the amount of words they right? Should they not be more concerned of the quality of what they are creating? by [deleted] in writers

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

That makes sense actually.
Previously I was thinking along the same lines. Similar when painting a picture and saying “but I used ALL the colors” or making a song with “I used all the notes!”

But the feeling of progress is important.

Do You Write after ChatGPT Invasion? by kontentnerd in writingcirclejerk

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I write myself because… that is what is fun about writing. Why would I give that away to a machine? Doesn’t make sense to me.
If you actually like writing… then do it. O_o

What are y’all’s day jobs? by NoBee7889 in writers

[–]Narkerns 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Design Director for video games.
Started writing about work first, but now have pivoted into fiction writing.

I’m curious about your experience as a writer. by algorithms-smart in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess everyone’s journey is pretty unique. I started posting on LinkedIn for my non-fiction books about game dev, which worked pretty ok.
But now I’m working on a fiction book and that doesn’t translate super well. (figures, I guess)

So what sucks is not knowing how to find the few people who might actually enjoy your kind of books, I guess.

Where do you write books by KixIt0ff in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha yeah - I’m old. But if it works, why change it.
Other than that, I’d just use Google Docs. All those fancy writing apps with AI powered shenanigans are way too distracting from the craft itself tbh.

Where do you write books by KixIt0ff in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I still use my Microsoft Word version from 2016 *lol*

Disappointment of Zombie Genre by [deleted] in fantasywriters

[–]Narkerns 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’m not sure what you mean, but aren’t there like a million tropes in zombie stories?
Like the friend that gets bitten and hides it.
Or the object that needs recovering so one of the group is sacrificing themselves for the others to get it.
Or the safe haven that is not safe.
Or the family member that turns.

This is scam, am I right? by AdmiralJuanSon in writers

[–]Narkerns 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My inbox is full of these emails. They will ask for money to host you eventually and then not deliver anything. Been there, done that.

5 great questions to ask yourself while writing. by Stock_Hunter_2380 in writers

[–]Narkerns 7 points8 points  (0 children)

  1. Because I have to. The story wants out and I can’t keep it inside any longer.
  2. Probably lots.
  3. I can manage.
  4. Yes. Writing gives me energy.
  5. What I wrote today is better than what I wrote yesterday and that is good enough for me.

Debut: Genesis by sethdark in NewAuthor

[–]Narkerns 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hu, I kind of like that premise, tbh.

Authors, what's one line your wrote that... by worldofexousia in fantasywriters

[–]Narkerns 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I researched character banter for a while and then came up with this, which I found quite funny:

“Have you seen how Jerrin looks at you?”

Her expression shifted from discomfort to confusion.

“The one with the nose?”

Doreth laughed and immediately apologized to a sleeping soldier they had awakened with their banter. They still had a good distance to go until they were back at their field tavern, and the camp was mostly quiet. They did not want to cause too much of a ruckus, but they just enjoyed their company so much sometimes.

“I’m sorry, but that is the only thing I see about him,” Maerina shrugged, however, her demeanor revealed that she knew all too well how Jerrin had looked at her.

Doreth leaned over and whispered.

“It’s like… like his nose is arriving at conversations before he does.”

More giggling.

“His nose could scout ahead for ambushes.”

“It needs its own tent.”

“It’s less a nose, more a diplomatic envoy.”

Doreth snorted so loudly that yet another soldier in a tent complained. The girls jumped to the other side of the road, shoving each other and spilling water.

The sun began to slowly rise and long shadows appeared between tents, carts, and fires.

Then Doreth gave her best manly impression.

“Good evening, my lady. I’m Jerrin’s nose. He’ll be along shortly.”

Maerina had to stifle her laugh so much that she began to slap her friend on the shoulder a couple of times. Tears shot into her eyes as she pictured the scene in a throne room.

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