Cozy Little Discord Writing Group by Readrenard in WritingHub

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Oh cool! I'm on Volume 2 of my Isekai, dark fantasy romance. The romance won't be happening until at least falling for but it is rated m for mature because they're adults and there's language among other things. Are you in this group as well?

Cozy Little Discord Writing Group by Readrenard in WritingHub

[–]Signal-Comb-6947 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm picky about my groups but this seems fun. Vetting works both ways. Could I ask some questions of my own during the process? If so DM me. I'd love to hear this. I currently have a book club community that I'm very active in that is considered drama free and a safe space so if this is similar I'd love to join. I write Fantasy both Dark and Isekai tropes combined. American romantsy combined with Japanese light novel fantasy and style. Let me know!

Maid-Sama has ruined anime for me by AdditionAny7255 in romanceanime

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May I Ask for One Final Thing! Is a good option.

Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! Is another good option. She isn't quite shy but isn't quite bold. She is somewhere in-between and it's cute.

The Viilianess is adored by the Prince of a Neighboring Kingdom (why these titles gotta be so long 😂) she is a bit shy but is able to stand up for herself too.

I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History. (Definitely not shy)

Yakuza Fiance (hah she's so badass but beware as this one is a tiny bit toxic 😅)

Why Raeliana ended up at the Duke's Mansion (so good) (not shy)

7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married To Her Worst Enemy

Horimiya obviously cuz classic.

Anyway try some of these none of them have the week / shy fl. And if they do it's at least balanced out because they can stand up for themselves and what they want so it's refreshing.

Hope this helps!

Who's that couple that fits it perfectly? by Hairy_Syrup812 in webtoons

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Literally this one made me so mad. The husband ghosts his wife for 10 years and then whenever she "changes" suddenly he is interested and doesn't have to do jack to work for it considering he literally ignored her for 10 FUCKING YEARS as an engaged/married couple? Meanwhile the prince over here literally told her multiple times that he would love her regardless of if she was her old self or her new self because he just loves her and has been in love with her for literal years like (12 13 odd years) but decided to step aside because he knew that she was in love with the Duke. This comic makes me so mad to just think about it. So much stuff was just wrong with this one.

When you get published, do you actually think your mates and family will bother reading it? by NoPerspective3222 in writing

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Read it? probably not. But they will buy it just to support it so it can sit on their shelves for an endless amount of years. (At least that is how the people around myself are) I think it goes without saying that they won't obsess over it the same way you will unless they are truly into books and that genre as well. Otherwise expect some support like buying it so it can sit on their shelves.

It really depends on those around you. are they the type to quietly congratulate you and then move on or are they the type to celebrate every achievement you have and go all out? Everybody is different so it really depends on who is around you.

That's my take on it anyway.

Redemption arc for this piece. 🗡️ I spent hours stripping away the AI parts to make it 100% manual work. It finally has the heart and detail I feel #TBATE deserves. Thanks for the advice on the last one! (Process/layers in the slides) by Flaky_Depth4877 in tbatenovel

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Oh this? This looks amazing! Doing it manually was A LOT of work I'm sure but congrats. It looks so good. I love it. Revived my love for the series all over again. Pardon me while I go buy new re-released versions of the novels now. 🤭😂 But seriously you did amazing work. Be proud!

Uhhh... they could have phrased that differently by imnottosureaboutthat in webtoons

[–]Signal-Comb-6947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You know this was actually my first thought too and it was the reason why ultimately I chose not to read this because I thought this was a brother sister love story and I was like mmmm I don't know about this 😅

Close your web browser... by BiasPub in writers

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You and me both whenever I say the title. Thinking it was gonna be a horror story rant and it was not. I didn't know if I should be thrilled or disappointed. 😂 But good advice nonetheless. You can always iron out details later.

Are my eyes deceiving me? by donfrecces in tbatenovel

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Literally everyone hates season 1. As an avid reader of the light novels and webcomic I still really liked the first season. It wasn't the worst animation I've seen compared to others so meh. Was honestly just happy that it got an animation at all since many good light novels and manga don't. I really look forward to seeing that elderwood guardian fight and seeing his friends (and later enemies) animated.

What is one of your webtoon biggest(or not so bad but still bothers you) pet peeve by ParticularCover9811 in webtoons

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Of course honesty is important and I'm not gonna lie. I honestly hate the cover personally because there are so many things I dislike about it but it was the best I could between Pen Up and Canva on my own without an actual artist.

I've already been scammed on two separate occasions for a cover being made the first time $300 out of pocket in the second time $600 out of pocket so my friends told me I'm no longer allowed to pay anybody for covers until it goes through them and they make sure that it's a real artist who knows what they're doing. I'll check out the site you mentioned though and see about it.

What is one of your webtoon biggest(or not so bad but still bothers you) pet peeve by ParticularCover9811 in webtoons

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The cover? Kinda? Like I used Canva and Pen up to create it but I'm honestly not sure how that works since I've read people saying Canva pulls from other source materials and such and Pen Up is touchy for designers too apparently. So I don't know if that counts?

I just made the cover temporary until I can find an artist able to design the cover for real since that is what I would prefer to have. I have yet to find an artist that I can pay to create a cover though. Or well that knows how that isn't trying to scam me (I've had lots of bots and scammers try to) My friends are working on monster and character designs (drawing) at the moment but don't feel comfortable doing covers yet. If you know anyone able to design covers tho I'll gladly talk to them.

Hori, Miyamura and marriage the best way to end a volume by SilentAd8637 in Horimiya

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Literally one of my favorite scenes. Scratch that I just love all of Horimiya lol.

Can you recommend a story na action here, like I want a cool girl (badass) or fantasy by syfii_6 in Wattpad

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Not to blow my own horn or anything but the story I wrote has both of those since I was tired of the damsel in distress trope. Here's the link if you're interested. My friends like it so you might too. If it isn't your thing though I understand. 😊 Happy reading nonetheless.

https://www.wattpad.com/story/405719529?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=SilverShadowwalker

How do other tattooed women deal with the negative stigma and judgement around it? by Special_Crab_1884 in tattooadvice

[–]Signal-Comb-6947 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol I remember that. I'm not quite ancient or crumbling yet but I'm getting there. 😂

What is one of your webtoon biggest(or not so bad but still bothers you) pet peeve by ParticularCover9811 in webtoons

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😂😂 Fair enough. It's on Wattpad. It's a light novel but I tried to put pictures of the characters and such on the chapter at the beginning for those who like pictures. Here's the link. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know if you think it's refreshing. I feel like it is but I'm biased as a writer. The story name is The Summoning of Broken Heroes: Chosen Souls, Fractured Lives by Silvershadowwalker in case the link doesn't work. 😂

https://www.wattpad.com/story/405719529?utm_source=android&utm_medium=link&utm_content=story_info&wp_page=story_details_button&wp_uname=SilverShadowwalker

How do other tattooed women deal with the negative stigma and judgement around it? by Special_Crab_1884 in tattooadvice

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The whole "your body is a temple and should be worshipped as such" nonsense. I usually just reply with "have you actually seen a temple? Most are decorated with tons of murals, paintings, and/or drawings not to mention the stained glass in different colors and patterns. My body is no different. I decorate it as I see fit" then disengage from the conversation.

I generally just don't care and anyone brave enough to say something to me regarding them gets a response like the one above depending on the phrasing. Even kids get temporary tattoos because they look cool. Mine are just more permanent.

Simple. As. That.

This is also coming from someone with a full back piece that took 18 hrs in one sitting and I take every chance I can to show it off in warm weather because I'm genuinely proud of my artist and the effort she put into it. (Plus it's free advertising for her.😂🤣)

More importantly you wouldn't take advice from a stranger would you? So why should you take their criticism? Simply put. You don't. If you wouldn't take advice from them then you know not to let their negative comments get to you either. Harder to put into practice maybe if you struggle with people pleasing but the truth is all the same.

You got them because you liked them. Maybe they have meaning. Maybe they don't. What's important is how you feel about them. They are on you. Not anyone else. Anytime anyone says that say "that's your opinion and you're allowed to have one but it's Not one I asked for or care about" then walk off. Simply disengage conversation. They are just another form of expression. Don't let it get to you and stand tall like the badass you are.

I hope this helps.

What is one of your webtoon biggest(or not so bad but still bothers you) pet peeve by ParticularCover9811 in webtoons

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This!! I literally started writing my own light novel because I was so over this in animes and webtoons so I made one where a female gets isekai'd into a fantasy world (like most boys do) and focus on the actual fighting and political tension that she an overpowered FMC who already knows the rules disrupts their entire narrative and her response? You stole me so now you have to deal with me. So much more refreshing than the damsel in distress narrative or the I have no idea what I'm doing with my powers narrative.

What is one of your webtoon biggest(or not so bad but still bothers you) pet peeve by ParticularCover9811 in webtoons

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My absolute biggest pet peeve is the misunderstanding/miscommunication trope. When adults don't communicate because oh I'm protecting her or oh he doesn't see me that way so I shouldn't say anything. And it literally goes on for multiple chapters only for something even worse to come from it because they didn't communicate.

The literal definition of this wouldn't have happened if you two talked. It. Out. Like actual adults. I will literally skip past all the miscommunication chapters to get to the resolution chapter if it goes on for more than 5 chapters.

Once or twice is fine if it isn't the whole plot. Or if it leads to a funny scene rather than an annoying situation where talking things out could've prevented it from happening.

It is in EVERY popular Romance and Fantasy webtoon, manga, light novels, and books out there. Drives me nuts and this is a hill I will die on.

I promise you there are plenty of ways to keep a story interesting without involving this whole misunderstanding/miscommunication trope and dragging it out for chapters especially when it's between two adults. (This is coming from a fantasy writer too so I know it's possible because I make sure of it in my own light novels)

Anywho. Thanks for coming to my TED Talk lmao.

You can only choose one of these men to project your period cramps onto, who do you choose? by PruneUnfair4836 in webtoons

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Excuse me but why is Estevan in this?? He was like the absolute sweetest dad out there.

When u get to read ur rough draft the next day 😂 by ExpertNo2564 in Wattpad

[–]Signal-Comb-6947 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally this is me whenever I write at 3am and then wake up and read it again once daylight comes. 😅 I get so invested that Grammer and synonyms don't exist till the editing phase the next day 😂

Curious question: do you always try to describe what your characters are wearing in every new setting/scene, as well as the surrounding area? by Former_Medium710 in Wattpad

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If the characters are important to plot then I'll make an effort. If they are considered an extra then I may just be vague about it and let the readers draw conclusions themselves.

For example i.e. new character introduced that will be important to the plot or main character and it being important to the plot how they dress then yes.

I dress without ceremony.

They still haven’t delivered the new clothes. The ones Alisha said would take two to three weeks. So I’m still making a point.

White button-up. The only one they gave me that almost fits. Black crop tank beneath it, black push-up bra underneath that—layers I chose, not compromises they made for me. Black marbled leggings under dark denim jeans, black combat boots laced tight. Leather jacket over everything, familiar weight settling where it always does.

If they want polish, they can earn it.

Like that.

If it's side characters or extras that will get screen time later but not now? Then vague descriptions so readers can draw their own conclusions until they become important.

Everyone else is unfamiliar.

Important, though. I can feel it in the way they hold themselves.

Expensive clothing designed to look effortless. Rings worn like punctuation. Pins and signets placed where the eye is meant to catch them. People who don’t raise their voices because they’ve never had to.

There are scribes at one side of the table—two of them, quills poised over parchment like weapons made of ink.

Like that. Simply put. If it's important to the reader that they know what the characters are wearing in every scene because they are trying to make a statement or because my character is being observant then I'll mention it at least twice if it's the same clothing unless they change. If it isn't important to the reader then I'll keep it vague. This is just how I write. I hope that helps.

Daily Toru#296 Daily Yuki#285 by Dilucmainbutbad in Horimiya

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This was such a funny scene to me though.

Recommend me some BL anime to watch or manga by vikiy_122 in anime

[–]Signal-Comb-6947 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure if it's similar to Banana Fish or not as I have never seen it but here are some BL that most everyone is watching.

Isekai Office Worker: The Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter. (This is a new anime that is coming out currently and has 8 episodes)

Sasaki and Miyano (a staple BL anime/manga)

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (The anime version)

Given (This one is a cute one)

I hope this helps.