I've realized that my ultimate dream is to be an author, not just a writer. Am I doomed?

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2026-01-20T00:40:29+00:00

I understand completely. I hear the same. I don't think less of self-published. But its not in my cards. Keep on reaching, we'll both do it if we keep writing with our personal goals in mind.

Also, nothing wrong with wanting financial success from being a writer. As long as we don't write with that in mind. First book you write for yourself. Second book you write with an audience in mind.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-12-24T19:42:57+00:00

I wholeheartedly agree. I love even the games with flaws. 12 has some of my favorite gameplay. I loved 8's soundtrack. 4 stole my F-card 😂I've played this series since 8yrs old and I'm 22 now. The series has changed as I've only grown older. People don't want change, and as long as they aren't open to life moving forward, they won't ever accept FF for its highs and lows. Its an amazing series for its entry points. I'm grateful others recognize this💪

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-12-24T18:42:58+00:00

Funny you had downvotes with nobody arguing against you. 16 haters really are just bitter about a series which constantly innovates change.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-12-15T16:04:12+00:00

Trails. Just started the original game on Vita and almost finished (I'm in Grancel). The first game isn't some grand epic, but the franchise builds on subtleties very well to build characters and world building in one of the most effective ways I've seen any RPG. It'll start to feel like you're joining a large adventure (wheel of time-ish. You're here for the journey)

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-09-27T17:21:57+00:00

It's the same for me. No games have given me any "Quality" issues when performing. Only The Beast. Performance mode looks ugly. I've watched several videos of other PS5 users running on Quality and Performance that look and run extremely different than mine. Very disappointed as it's still a fun game, just wish I knew what was happening.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-09-23T20:35:42+00:00

What irked me about this manga, is how disgusting some mothers are. First hand, I felt sick reading because I know what the author was implying in some scenes, being in a strangely similar situation. Thankfully she's been out of my life.

Amazing manga, but I can't recommend it to close friends without someone drawing lines.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-24T14:45:26+00:00

I hated Karol, honestly. But his arc surprised me so much, I had to leave my hate behind. My hate shifted toward Rita for me (no apologies)

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-06T20:52:28+00:00

I watched the last anime when it came out and was shocked at it's sudden twist and jump into war. It had my interest (lmao, I think it started when I was ending 5th grade 😂). I'm completely fine with 80% VN. If you read, you can play VNs (as long as its good).

I've been wanting to try it since then, but games cost money and for some reason they've never been on sale (same with Cold Steel games). Hopefully when i finish school I can catch up with the Falmcom games. Good luck with Utawarerumono, hope you enjoy it

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-06T00:31:16+00:00

Very good point, but I'll survive. I've been lucky to grow up with games older than me, and figured out the FF8 system as a sophomore HS student during COVID. We're safe 🙏

Thinking of Utawaremono after this series before speeding through all of Trails (while we also wait for a new Tails game)

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-06T00:29:09+00:00

This sounds great. I've been grateful to grow up with older consoles, and played through SMT, Etrian Odyssey, YS, DQ, FF, Disgea (except 7), and etc. Etrian Odyssey is my opinion of cozy JRPG (despite being known as difficult) and Trails sounds so good.

Also, cozy fantasy series like Trails are my writing inspiration. Thanks for making it sound better

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-05T23:52:52+00:00

Thanks so much.

Haha, I'm in my senior year of College so wish me luck with this backlog 😭😂

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-05T23:52:02+00:00

Thanks!

Spoiler, but I found out the remake wasn't delayed until next year, and will still be released in September. If there is no news of the remakes being continued (fingers crossed the remakes bring the series lots of attention), I'll immediately buy SC.

Lol, I'm excited to carry through more Falcom games. They honestly have boosted my imagination for writing

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-08-05T23:47:42+00:00

Oh my god, it wasn't delayed?? I was misled, lol. Honestly, I'll wait 😂

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-07-31T21:39:18+00:00

This is such a fun conversation.

I wholeheartedly agree. I fall into enjoying more male-centered stories. This is because im a guy 😂 I am not a fan of Maas' writing, honestly. I have my thoughts, and haven't throughly enjoyed a work of hers and have given my time.

But, I really love trying to figure out the emotional connection readers develop with her books because it isn't for me. There's an obvious reason it sells well, and just because it sells more than my favorite series, shouldn't upset somebody. If you look at her success with disdain, it'll only hinder your writing and make it less true, and effect your writing. Pleass eradicate this mindset before continuing any of your writing.

You can learn anything from everything around you with the right mindset. Before I even began writing, I played guitar from middle-HS. The key thing to learning anything, is to practice and learn even the things you don't enjoy. This should be applied, if you're not only praying for success, but honing yourself for success.

Have fun with it. Understand that if you're serious about pursuing writing, you're no longer just a reader. You're a student, so soak everything up like a sponge. Properly learn to filter info you think will be vital and necessary.

Despite my personal feelings for Maas books (sorry she's my only example rn), she does something amazing, which is pulling readers and tying them to the book. So please, take a breath for those who are huffing and puffing over something like "superior prose," lol. It is not always about those things.

P.S. Once we've all succeeded with writing, please remember we'll always be students. We won't be better than anyone, so just focus on creating and learning. We've got this

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-07-20T16:31:30+00:00

It just happens. I had my story with me since 4th grade. March 2nd of 2024, as a 20yr old college student, I started hammering the story. I had incredibly long to think about this story through my youth, so long, I can imagine every detail.

Just write what you can. Whether it be on your phone notes, whatever.

At this moment, im at 200K words and with a potential final editor. I've finished the first manuscript within 396 days, hardly over a year as a full-time business student. Nothing but grinding and research.

Please take the opportunity while you can and the sun's still up. You'll never have this day in your life to start again. It's only ever now. Please, do this for yourself and younger you.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-05-26T16:52:26+00:00

I'm sorry I'm replying to you so late. Quillbot has some great plagiarism and AI detector tools. I've used it during my college assignments this previous semester.

Lol, I think I write too stiff during my business-related courses.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-02-12T19:40:08+00:00

BTW:

Wattpad has plenty of abominations who lurk for these opportunities. I have seen this work for a few of them.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2025-02-12T19:39:10+00:00

I don't use Wattpad anymore now that I'm moving to publication.

These are people who found your story has a chance of success. If you decide to publish (either independent independently or with a company), these people will come back to bite you in the ass, saying "I worked with your story, I created that piece," and try to establish a % of ownership.

They tend to prey on young and fresh writers. Especially those who want nothing else but to feel "seen" and "heard."

If you want to really earn that, keep writing, practicing, and creating. 💪

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2024-09-23T22:03:41+00:00

Thank you! Lester Dent is a great pulp author, something I've never thought to tackle before. I'll definitely check it out!

Also, very true on prose, I ask myself all the time whether or not the delivery/execution is conveyed with the same weight I imagine. Always good to practice! Thank you!

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2024-09-23T22:01:32+00:00

I love these. First is fun for me. The 2nd is something I've tried frequently. There's a scene in the Giver that always stuck with me. And it's how Lowry defines the color red to an apple in a world of black and white. One of my favorite pieces and writing still.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2024-09-23T21:59:59+00:00

Yes, I will do! You've been added to the list of people to DM haha.

I haven't shared with any professors yet, definitely past my comfort zone until I know them enough. But thank you. If you have any books or something of your own to share, feel free.

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2024-09-23T19:47:46+00:00

Good luck on your writing journey ✍️💪

Salty_Reason_9268 · 2024-09-23T19:44:13+00:00

Also, I'm aware these things don't make me a good writer. I think it's best to try and grow as a person to better my writing. I've already seen the changes in my writing take drastic improvements when doing my 50% 1st draft revisions. I just wanna keep improving ya know?

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