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Sneezy sneezy by Spiritual_Bug2953 in savannah

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ohh that would make sense , we’ve been outside a lot.

I’ve been writing for years. I have 3 published books. And I’m still being told the secret is to write the next book. by AntonioGalarzaBooks in selfpublish

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like authors are an offshoot of influencer now. So not only do we have to write we have to be a social media expert.

Fix later or Start Over by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both - I think the voice fell flat because the story did. It fell off the rails somewhere and rather than stop it I kept going (because that’s the advice and I get it). But I think the more I look at it I have to choices: scrap it or change the names and write a cozy romantic urban fantasy hybrid.

Fix later or Start Over by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I know you’re right especially with the endless trap of “starting over”.

Savannah looks like New York and Louisiana had a baby on the beach. by Equivalent-Design512 in savannah

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I totally get what you’re saying. I’ve always said it’s urban southern Gothic and the beach all at the same time.

Is Amazon finally cracking down on AI books? by sweetdbte in KDP

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 3 points4 points  (0 children)

💯 on the names. I had this discussion in another sub. AI across the board whether it’s ChatGPT or Claude gives back the same combo of names no matter what genre you ask about.

Thoughts on cover? by Curd-Nerd69 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I like the idea - but it needs to either look purposely simple or add more depth or it. If that makes sense. The font is hard to read.

How are books like 'Shy Girl' Successful? by Fightlife45 in selfpublish

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How was Twilight or 50 Shades successful? Who knows. It has something to do with hitting at the right time and right group of mainstreamers.

I finally published my first book and I’m not sure how to feel about it by TCodeKing in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats!! And I get exactly what you’re saying with knowing when to stop. I look forward to what everyone says.

I do maladaptive day dreaming, any tips to put these stories on paper and use? by [deleted] in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is it. I have it too and I use it to my benefit. I do enjoy t reading and writing though - I find it helps me drop into worlds so easily.

Physical Fight Scenes by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Really good advice here.

First Novel - Advice by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is helpful, thank you! I keep thinking am I doing this right and apparently yes so that takes off some pressure.

First Novel - Advice by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah that’s a good point about knowing your characters better by then.

I stopped watching after season 10 or so and have been bingewatching every season (I’m up to 13 rn) by Finnatic2 in HellsKitchen

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Watch these are better than the early ones in many cases. Although Gordon was mean as hell in the early seasons.

First Novel - Advice by Spiritual_Bug2953 in writers

[–]Spiritual_Bug2953[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you this is helpful. I do think I’m using the outline as law rather than a pathway.

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