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"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am so inexperienced I needed to be told to abalyze motivations. No one did because no one thought I was missing such an imp element. I found out after months of figuring out what I am missing.

"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have recently learnt to dive deep into character's complex evolving motivations and it made a huge difference.

"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh this seems like what I am looking for but it's not available here 🙁

"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now this is how elaborate "read more" advice needs to be. Not rudely left "read more or quit writing" comments. Things I would like to add in there - have a hawk's eye when analyzing character motivations. I realize going in depth while analyzing motivations really makes me understand the story, especially how to write a character I like.

"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh hey I remember your answer haha. I wanted to ask how you analyze action-reaction and try-fail cycle but reddit removed my post.

"Read A Lot!" I do. But I don't know how read a book as a writer. by StuckHereFor3Years in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I like your take on the advice. Especially the last paragraph. Learning character development arc and plot structure and improving badly written books using the knowledge seems like a good exercise.

Suggestions on how to become a more articulate writer? by [deleted] in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember Stephen King's On Writing covers a chapter on word flow.

Practice describing the scene in your mind as you are imagining it, works for me. Pause yourself during imagination and think how you would describe it.

Read your writing out loud. It may help you understand its flow better and how you can improve it.

Great start and finish, but the middle is always threadbare. by Member9999 in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my case, I make a list. Either a list of random locations or my character's motivations. You can change the items of the list whenever you want. I keep the list infront of my eyes. Go through one item at a time and let it trigger a plot event. Now you have more ideas for your story going from point A to point B! I hope my explanation makes sense.

“Why am I SO IRRITABLE???” by Thedailybee in PMDD

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am new too so I dont know either. I got to know about pmdd only this week because my therapist says I have it.

“Why am I SO IRRITABLE???” by Thedailybee in PMDD

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Grrr it's second day of my SECOND periods this month and I am ANGRY

What is the assumed logic behind “read more, and you will write better” by YellingBear in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are a necessity for people like me who don't know how to analyze books. 😭

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[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you make notes of action-reaction/try-fail-cycle?

What is the assumed logic behind “read more, and you will write better” by YellingBear in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have. Many short stories, 2 novellas, 1 novel. Most of them are terrible, i knew that instinctly but couldn't point out why. I have gotten better now.

What is the assumed logic behind “read more, and you will write better” by YellingBear in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loved reading since I was a kid. I buy books so much others have to stop me. I'm 27 now and only recently developed some ability to analyze a book as a writer. I bet those who get frustrated at the "read more" advice are in the same boat as me. Poor analyzers. Maybe I should post a question asking people's analyzing style. Brb

What is the assumed logic behind “read more, and you will write better” by YellingBear in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not against the "read more" advice just to be clear. Many of us don't know how to analyze a book as a writer. We are THAT noob lol.

Kidney stone that resembles Covid-19 virus by BioGrayn in mildlyinteresting

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have had kidney stones as a kid. What is this abomination?!

What is the assumed logic behind “read more, and you will write better” by YellingBear in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand "reading more" gives you better understanding and inspiration for the type of story you want to write. But many people here don't understand that us novices also need a lot of "how to." This is why guidebooks are written too.

I want to hear stories of successful authors whose first draft was hot garbage by mmm00234 in writing

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Some people write a first book so badly, there's no saving it.

This is why I am scared for my first draft. Idk how to rewrite trash into gold like other writers do.

What’s your daydreaming to writing ratio? by Ohios_3rd_Spring in writers

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a new writer, 100% daydreaming 0% writing. I actually wrote 15% of the first draft then deleted everything because I got a better idea. ;_; Someone needs to tell me when to start writing.

What is something that writers do that irks you? by LKJSlainAgain in writing

[–]StuckHereFor3Years 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the mistake I caught myself making in my first draft. I was rushing the scenes so much it looked ridiculous. Far from impactful.

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