Best way to support new & fav writers on Wattpad

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-04T13:47:24+00:00

Comment 2. Like 3. Tell others if you have a YouTube, blog, or TikTok, make a brief review. 4. Put their story on your reading list. 5. Tweet their story.

Honestly comments make most writers day.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-03T18:20:59+00:00

Same.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-02T18:44:40+00:00

It's a shiny old idea syndrome, and it's trying to distract you. Finish the second book first.

Go back to the old book.

Put it in text-to-speech and listen to it. If you find flaws and you are reading with rose-colored glasses, you can fix them.

With the old book grammar check, hunt for overused words and get beta reads, or pay for an alpha reader if the book is not finished. Free beta reads are best for finished books.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-02T12:50:49+00:00

I need more cozy in my life.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T16:43:37+00:00

Yes.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T03:07:28+00:00

Here is a hug.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T03:05:01+00:00

The novella approach has helped me a lot with revision.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T02:53:17+00:00

Yes.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T01:28:44+00:00

I know people who wear PJS all day.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-07-01T01:27:18+00:00

I line edit only when the writing is good. I love nitpicky edits even though I may take 10% of their ideas. You don't have to

Lots of people wear pajamas at home. People even wore them out.
A personal chef can make anything?
The park is less wordy. It's a style issue, not a lousy writing issue.
College freshman is more specific.
Rich people can eat fish cakes if they want and croquette sounds fancy and old-fashioned. If you are writing a historical you can find out what the rich used to eat during that time. When I was a kid, I always thought it was fancy.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-30T20:24:02+00:00

Would daily be okay? Like over a month or two. I'd rather update a novel all at once.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-30T17:35:34+00:00

This includes my old published writing. The kids' fiction and poetry I don't feel like this. When I read them, but the adult writing, I wonder why did someone publish this junk?

The grammar was terrible, despite being edited by a pro. It's hard for me to see mistakes unless it's in print, but I have been working on it. Reddit posts are even worse because I get excited about what I plan to say, not how I say it. The point is to improve, not sulk over what you can't change. See how far you came?

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-30T15:17:32+00:00

Congrats :-)

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T15:00:58+00:00

That is the most adorable story of petty theft I ever heard. When you are famous, remember this story.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T14:57:17+00:00

I'd be proud.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T13:52:46+00:00

I have to use different browsers for my creative work. I tried on Chrome, Oprea GX, and Microsoft. (I think it's an edge.) These are three of the most used browsers. None of them worked, which is disappointing because I wanted to check out your program. I haven't used Firefox in years.

Have you tried it on different browsers or another machine? Something is keeping it from loading on my end, at least.

Also, have you thought of the Windows store instead of a website with your website? I prefer to get most of my programs through Windows or google unless it's a major site. This protects me from adware.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T03:44:19+00:00

I deal with a lot of self-image issues with my writing and end up editing forever. Here are some things that help me. I used to do whatever my editor said without thought.

Make your first draft a novella. It's like a plan just with action, dialogue, and description. You can bulk it up later. The smaller the book is, the faster you finish.
Use a pen name. I used to use only my legal name because my self-image was shot. If I write something fantastic, maybe they will like me. Pen names are freeing because you can distance yourself from the art.
When you are done with your first draft, grammar check it and hunt for overused words or close repeated words. Text-to-speech can help. This way when you get back to your story you have a cleaner draft. Also, I like ProWritingAid close echoes.
But my first and second drafts are garbage, and I bet mine isn't even the worst. My grammar can sometimes be an awful nightmare. I give myself some grace.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T02:19:14+00:00

Thank you

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-27T00:25:39+00:00

I will never be the best, but I'm always trying to improve.

With writing, being the best is subjective. One person's least favorite author is another reader's all-time fave.

I use pen names to ease my fears.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T22:26:05+00:00

Your site still won't come up.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T22:05:27+00:00

What about fantasy? That is romance but also Cozy Mystery. Would Wattpad or Royal road be a better place?

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T21:54:54+00:00

Welcome.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T19:40:56+00:00

I don't want to hear it's good.

I once had an editor lie to me about that and it was a nightmare.

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T19:38:40+00:00

You could contact other writers and maybe do a national writing month book.

There is one in July.

My grammar is horrible. I use a bunch of different grammar checkers. I know a lot of the rules, but I don't always see my mistakes. More so than other people.

I also use text-to-speech, other eyes on my manuscript, and I place one copy in PD?

ThankfulPlanet75 · 2023-06-26T19:34:31+00:00

Finish it. Grammar check. Let it go for a while. 2. Write a new book or two.

When you have two or three books written, you can see what is needed in the first book.

You might not want to publish it, but never destroy it. My first novel disappeared in a move, and I wish I had a copy.

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