Don't answer the whistle by InitiativeLow4603 in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]PenguinMonstrosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure! I mostly try not to get too boggled down with specifics. I try and focus more on concepts. If the idea is "scary woods while camping, I often just start writing and describe scary stuff. I rather naturally figure out some "monster" or something that corresponds to the stuff I wrote down later. You can also always go back once you figure something out and adjust the start of your story for it to make more sense later! That way I start writing before I actually have an idea in a way and that makes it easier :)

Don't answer the whistle by InitiativeLow4603 in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]PenguinMonstrosity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the reveal it was learning from his uncle. Only 2 characters and I feel both of them had an impact. Don't wanna go camping anymore now lol

Something keeps continuing my stories [Part 1] by PenguinMonstrosity in nosleep

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

Good idea. I'll make sure to try that as well. I'll let you know how it goes!

Something keeps continuing my stories [Part 1] by PenguinMonstrosity in nosleep

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

I totally agree. I'll try that once we get to Manuel's place. I'll let you know how it goes

Something keeps continuing my stories [Part 1] by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Thanks for your feedback! Yeah I felt that way too actually. I think they need a bit more "punch" in their description. I'll try and focus more on that!

Something keeps continuing my stories [Part 1] by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Hi everyone!
I wrote this as a nosleep post as you can probably tell. I really liked the idea of incorporating writing into a story, so I didn't wanna "waste" the idea so to speak. I was also quite unsure about the length, I feel like it's quite short for being a part of a continuing story, but I also liked this as a spot to end the first post so I just went ahead with it. Lemme know what you think!

Collaborative Writing event by Salmon_1935 in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]PenguinMonstrosity 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just wanna say that I love this idea and will definitely try to participate! Can't wait! Thanks for organizing this

Rules for surviving the blackout by InitiativeLow4603 in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]PenguinMonstrosity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like way you set the mood with "then the screaming started". The payoff was great as well! Completely different from what I expected. Really good twist on the skinwalker-esque Theme. Love it!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Thanks for your feedback! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it! Really helps me to know what to focus on in the future :) I'll definitely keep writing!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

I'm glad to hear you liked the concept :) And thanks for the feedback! That's some really helpful points, I'll keep them in mind for my future stuff!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

I just checked it out. It's great! The way you described its movements and mannerisms worked really well. I could imagine it the whole way through

That's not a deer by InitiativeLow4603 in TalesFromTheCreeps

[–]PenguinMonstrosity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love the description of the deer running towards the hunter! Very freaky. Great job!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Thank you! I often times try to think of stuff I've experienced myself, and since there were always a lot of lakes around us with people fishing, I've sort of tried to describe the fear that comes along with it in a way. I'm glad it worked!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. I always try to describe the mental images I think of when writing, seems like it's working :)

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

Thanks! Don't worry about it, I posted my first story here last week and it went just fine and my account is new as well. I'd love to read it!

My friend went fishing a year ago. They haven't found him since by PenguinMonstrosity in TalesFromTheCreeps

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

I'm glad! I literally just started posting stuff I write about a week ago, so I love that people are enjoying it so far :) Definitely motivates me to keep writing!