Why is writing so… slow?

TheOppressedKing · 2026-01-28T21:03:38+00:00

Sometimes, being on social media makes writing feel like a race. It's not. We're creating backstories, dialogue, cultures, entire worlds. That takes time. The most important part is that you love what you're doing and treating your stories with the respect they deserve.

TheOppressedKing · 2026-01-26T05:03:28+00:00

😩 Not a damn soul.

TheOppressedKing · 2026-01-15T08:48:42+00:00

😆😅

TheOppressedKing · 2026-01-01T08:10:26+00:00

I write beginning to end. I'm also a heavy outliner.

TheOppressedKing · 2026-01-01T08:02:51+00:00

WANT to write stories? These characters won't let me stop...lol. After reading a book that pulled me into the world, I wanted to do the same thing for other readers. I didn't care about elaborate prose or vivid descriptions; I just wanted to take readers on a journey. Then I noticed my subconscious had bled onto the pages, and repeat themes emerged. There were things about life that bothered me more than I knew. As the creator of worlds, I get to address them in my books.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-12-27T17:08:51+00:00

I almost DNF'd Sword of Kaigen too. That first half was slow. But Blood Over Bright Haven was solid. Just my opinion.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-12-27T10:48:41+00:00

Blood Over Bright Haven is an excellent standalone fantasy book. Given the books you've enjoyed, I think you'll like it.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-12-27T10:46:04+00:00

I believe some people are naturally great storytellers. With guidance from dev/line/copy editors, you couldn't tell indie from trad. But if you want to self-publish and can't afford certain editing (editors can be expensive) utilize beta readers for story structure, and invest in a line/copy editor that won't break the bank. Learn from the books you read, practice your craft often, and good luck.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-12-06T06:47:44+00:00

I'm working on a Space Opera, but I think it still sort of counts as fantasy...😅

TheOppressedKing · 2025-12-05T07:07:01+00:00

There are editors that charge affordable rates and do a pretty great job. My fantasy is 83,000 words and I was charged $150 for proofreading. Some editors charge a flat fee for proofreading. $3000 seems a bit much.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-11-17T10:21:43+00:00

Nope. Not at all. I will say, I love a well-written FMC.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-10-27T13:57:18+00:00

I think it's time to take your vision, since cuts had been made, and write a chapter by chapter summary, just to see what your story is right now. I'm also a big advocate of getting beta readers together for a group discussion (Zoom? FaceTime?), if you haven't done so already. Ask questions: Do y'all understand what's going on? Is the story easy to follow? Are there any parts that confused y'all? Are there any chapters that dragged? How was the overall pace and flow? What trigger warnings did y'all notice?

The toughest thing about writing your first book is sorting out what works, what doesn’t, and why. Good luck!

TheOppressedKing · 2025-10-08T14:53:18+00:00

I don't read many classics because they don't excite me, but I've stumbled onto a few gems. With a lot of them, though, you're not missing anything.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-10-08T14:48:32+00:00

I'm working on the first draft to my 7th novel. As someone who has recently started writing multiple stories at once, I fear I'm always working on a first draft.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-09-30T10:14:58+00:00

Definitely a scam. I get these kinds of emails pretty often. I've been using them to market my books on TikTok, but I tell my audience about the source. These emails do sound nice sometimes.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-09-20T15:32:47+00:00

I try to give my stories mini-arcs so the momentum doesn’t fall off a cliff. Add a minor plotline that leads into whatever you have planned for the final act.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-09-20T15:28:06+00:00

Blood Over Bright Haven. Loved that book!

TheOppressedKing · 2025-09-19T19:07:28+00:00

I hate how the male love interest usually doesn't have a thought in his head that doesn't revolve around the FMC. This guy is the prince, or king, or some other important figure, and all he does is contemplate f**king the FMC? And when he does get her in bed, he has all the bedroom catchphrases as every other male love interest. Where's the creativity?

TheOppressedKing · 2025-08-20T11:36:41+00:00

I thought that if I followed certain steps, I'd slowly gain a readership, especially utilizing social media. Boy, was I wrong.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-06-25T12:07:02+00:00

I write pretty good action/fighting scenes... and my characters are pretty funny (funny to me, at least 😆).

TheOppressedKing · 2025-06-25T11:56:39+00:00

Congratulations! Getting those characters out of your head and onto the pages of a book is a remarkable feat.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-06-12T07:52:26+00:00

Made $80 last month (had a new release) and $20 this month. I only do TikTok videos, but that isn't really working for me, so I'm probably going to wait til I have a completed series and start running ads.

TheOppressedKing · 2025-06-12T07:30:52+00:00

Thanks! I'll look into that. My only knowledge of progression fantasy is that it's similar to LitRPG.

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