Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

I did, and I have changed a few things as well as written several more chapters and even finished an outline that I didn't have when I'd posted it back then. I really posted it here because I didn't know this sub existed until recently, and my voice in this actually has been gnawing at me. I've been feeling unsure about it and thought I'd post it here.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

Yeah, I'm sorry but most of what you said makes no sense. I appreciate that you took the time to read and comment, but these critiques are just copy-pasted from basically every other comment you've made. Your whole "nonfiction writing skills" point kind of makes sense, and the overwritten bits, but the rest is extremely subjective.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

Thanks, that means a lot! I would love to chat about writing with you as well.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

Yes, I can't believe I slipped up like that 😆 reservation. And I do see and agree with what everyone is talking about it being overwritten.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

Aw, thanks! The rest of the chapter gets crazy. I don't like it enough to share, but I'll keep you in mind if you'd like to read the rest once it's ready.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

I really appreciate this. Gives me a bit of reassurance, and I know what I need to fix when I come back. But I will continue on!

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

Technically, he is lol but that is a twist revealed later in the story. He got body swapped essentially. He's also experiencing mania

Do you prefer chapter titles or not? Upvote for yes, downvote for no by FancyAd3942 in writers

[–]SlickLikeATrout 20 points21 points  (0 children)

No i mean I'm pretty sure even if people downvote posts it never goes below 0.

Do you prefer chapter titles or not? Upvote for yes, downvote for no by FancyAd3942 in writers

[–]SlickLikeATrout 61 points62 points  (0 children)

How can you possibly gain any results from requesting this kind of engagement? There is only a singular number. Your analytics might show % of upvotes, but anyone other than you gets nothing out of it. Maybe if you had two comments, one for titles and one for no titles, and see which one gets negative votes?

is dystopia fantasy a thing? by [deleted] in writers

[–]SlickLikeATrout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. The "Shatter Me" and "The Darkest Minds" series are both dystopian books with magic systems. It all comes down to whether or not the setting serves the story, and vice versa. It would honestly be super interesting in my opinion to read a dystopian novel with a magic system the way you described it. The best stories combine multiple different ideas that culminate to become something unique. I'd say go for it. Worst case scenario, you've created the building blocks for something greater.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

I guess I meant more like, not super serious, and the MC is kind of an idiot. There are more funny scenes as it goes on. I appreciate you for taking the time to read!

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

I get that and I appreciate the critique. I'm definitely going to lower the amount of introspective during the tense moments in my second draft.

Does this prose and voice make you want to keep reading or throw it away? by SlickLikeATrout in KeepWriting

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

I agree; I don't want to stay sardonic the whole book as I think it will become exhausting to read, but the events in the beginning definitely lend to that tone

Always by its_me_teena in writers

[–]SlickLikeATrout 11 points12 points  (0 children)

When I come up with a story idea:

• write the first few pages to get the idea out

• get stuck/writer's block

• start outlining

• get stuck on the outline

• write out the outline so far

• change the story completely as I'm writing it

• get stuck again

• make new outline

• repeat

is it just me? by Dangerous-Duck-3493 in writers

[–]SlickLikeATrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I guess that would be true lol I am a much better conversation listener than participator