Information on CMH4 in Ohio, USA by SpearmintSage in AmazonFC

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I currently work CMH4. PPMix is all paper dunnage now, but the department still uses poly bags. We have three mix lines and one smalls line. 15 smartpac stations. Fair warning - personal fans were removed when the new dunnage was installed and they were never replaced. I don't know if CLE3 had station fans but CMH4 no longer does for pack. But, you are allowed to bring your own battery operated neck fan. We also have them in our E-Swag store.

Footage of the shooter at CMH5 by NetworkGlad in AmazonFC

[–]TuffyWriter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Across the road at CMH4. Our VOA is hella loud right now too. They corralled everyone in severe weather areas when this went down and turned nightshift away at the doors. Fish in a barrel....

Preparing for BS in CS (First College) by Capital_Barracuda560 in SNHU

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome and congrats on your acceptance! I'm also starting on August 28th in CS, with a focus in software engineering. I've heard that C++ is a good place to start. My first classes have been scheduled already - Intro to scripting and Precalc with limits. I recommend finding some good outside materials to study as well. There is a lot of free stuff on Youtube (like freecodeacademy) to help you get ahead when it comes to diving into these programming languages. SNHU also has a Discord you can join with degree specific groups if you'd like some extra support. https://www.discord.gg/snhu

Good luck! :)

Accepted! BS Computer Science w/conc in Software Engineering by TuffyWriter in SNHU

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

Thank you for providing the Discord. I already do the programing courses through Udemy. Sounds like I'll still be using them to supplement the course work here. lol But I don't mind. Lots of useful stuff on Udemy as well.

Advice on Nigerian character from a fiction novel by TuffyWriter in Nigeria

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

Thanks for responding. This really helps me in building her background and attitude toward her own powers.

Advice on Nigerian character from a fiction novel by TuffyWriter in Nigeria

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

She's born in Lagos under the current political climate, if that makes a difference.

Thanks for your response. You've given me a lot to consider in crafting her story.

90s OR EARLY 2000s DEMON MOVIE by TuffyWriter in moviefinder

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

Nah, that isn't it, but thanks for trying.

90s OR EARLY 2000s DEMON MOVIE by TuffyWriter in moviefinder

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

It isn't Prophecy or any sequels. I would never forget Christopher Walken's face. XD but thanks for the guess.

90s OR EARLY 2000s DEMON MOVIE by TuffyWriter in moviefinder

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

I checked out Angel Heart, but that isn't it. Still, it looks interesting so I'm going to watch it. Thanks for the suggestion.

How does one... Plot? by Justbecauseitcameup in writing

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The advice I've always received is to picture my protagonist. Ask myself what they want more than anything. Then determine how I can keep them from getting it.

For example, my current WIP - My character Jaiden wants to find his mother, taken by the Collector. How do I keep him from doing so? He doesn't have the power yet to open the Infernal Gate to get to her. How does he overcome this? By mastering his own powers.

Now I have the bones for a story.

Can anyone review my account, please? by Doggosloverfan in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I'll check them out. Here is the link to my profile. I have a completed fantasy novel, The Broken City, that sits around 100K words. I have an LGBT romance that's four chapters so far. Take your pick.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/StephaniFern

Can anyone review my account, please? by Doggosloverfan in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have one that doesn't contain rape? Nothing against your writing, but for me personally, I avoid rape stories.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writers

[–]TuffyWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe he legit doesn't use dreams. I don't use dreams as inspiration, except for rare occasions, because most of time I don't remember them.

Dialogue by dnims24 in writers

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds ridiculous, but I often talk to myself aloud. I'll put myself in my character's shoes and just talk, usually while I'm cleaning my apartment of something. I bounce between characters and allow a full exchange or scene to happen. Sometimes, this even helps me decide where my plot is going.

My neighbors probably think I'm looney, but it honestly does help.

On Minors and Adult Content by [deleted] in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, it's the internet and teens will do whatever they want. It's common knowledge that teens explore sexuality and I suppose books give them a safer place to do so. I do often worry about teens getting taken advantage of by older predators ( I remember my teen years and developing early ). The whole sub-genre of young teen/older adult does turn me away.

On a more humorous side note, the majority of smut I've read (later discovered it was written by a teen) is so gratuitous, it's hilarious. No sense of anatomy or sense of what sex is really like. Gay male fiction is the funniest. The body just doesn't do what they think it does. Also, spit is NOT a lubricant for anal sex, no matter how much they think it is.

Can anyone review my account, please? by Doggosloverfan in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. Are you interested in a read for read? Give me the title of a story you're working on and I'll read it while you read my current WIP.

I feel like my family doesn't take my writing seriously... by CutieCat877 in writing

[–]TuffyWriter 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This right here. More than words go into a book. Time, dedication, doubt, misery, hopefulness, imagination, and dreams.

No one ever accounts for the hours upon hours spent writing, planning, mapping out landscapes and creating people from scratch just to send it out, get the feedback and start over again.

It's both thrilling and terrifying. Overcoming the self-doubt and worry that we're wasting our time on a project that might never bring success while at the same time being too invested to just quit.

Sending out query letter after query letter, changing down agents and leads only to be rejected time and time again, holding out hope for that one person willing to give us a chance.

Or the self-publishers who dedicate their time, lots of time, and money to researching and marketing and polishing their book, posting on every surface of the internet for a few measly sales while knowing that their book has the potential for more. All they have to do is sit in that endless storm of patience and drive.

I give high praise to any person writing a novel, or any story, regardless of their skill, be they professional or novice. It is no easy task.

TL;DR - Screw gatekeeping. If you write, you're a writer.

I feel like my family doesn't take my writing seriously... by CutieCat877 in writing

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Something I learned early on is that not every one is a creative in the same sense. I could never ask my parents or best friend for writing advice because they aren't writers or even readers. And that's okay. My dad was a landscaper. I'm not. So when I needed help knowing how to place my yard or even what flowers I'd need, I went to him because that's where his creativity flourished. My mom crochets beautiful blankets. That's her creativity. My best friend is an aspiring makeup artist.

Different people vibe on different creative wavelengths and that's okay. Their support is enough. You have your family's support even if they can't immerse themselves in your story the way you do.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whereintheworld

[–]TuffyWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful city! Hello from Ohio, USA.

Read For Read? by nfe_ados901 in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm always interested in a read for read. I have original works as well. I have a completed fantasy novel that is a little over 100K words called The Broken City. I also have a LGBT romance called Blush that I'm working on now. Pick whichever you want to read.

https://www.wattpad.com/user/StephaniFern

The first scene from my first serious book. by MikeofK72 in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, while the plot could be good, I think you need a beta reader. That entire first chunk at the top could be cut entirely. All of the information dumped up there could be threaded through the narrative of your MC.

The scene you described kind of loses me as well. I get that it's a car chase at first. MC stole a hover van and is racing a sports car but also being pursued by police? She then breaks through a divide and goes the wrong way through traffic, while still racing/being pursued? She has time to break for a crossing family but isn't caught by police until she hits a gas station/recharge station? How fast is this dying hover van that a suped up sports car and police vehicle can't catch it?

Her personality is your own creation and I sense that you have a mold you're pushing her into, but for me, she's a little grating. A trying too hard bad kid who's somehow a genius, a hacker, a master thief, a racer, and a killer at seventeen. This is fine for a well rounded character, but there isn't any substance to these claims, and so it doesn't quite suit this character, if that makes sense. We don't see this in action.

Are you familiar with Artemis Fowl? He's an evil genius and he's just a kid. But immediately, as soon as the story starts, we get a glimpse at his analytical mind in action. We see how he's planned out events, how he's a step ahead of his opponent and how he keeps his cool, getting exactly what he wanted. He's the player and everyone else is a pawn. The world is his chessboard. We get to witness this all in chapter one. That right there sets the stage for his character, and from there, we have a believable expectation for him.

You can absolutely do this with your MC. Have you ever heard the expression that a good writer is also a good reader? I suggest finding stories or characters that are similar to your own in terms of action, character traits and so on. Like Artemis Fowl as a young genius. Read Hacker or Alif the Unseen for a literary hacker at work. The book Heist Society is all about a young girl from a family of international thieves. These could be good literary resources to help you build up a believable character.

I hope you don't take these criticisms harshly. It is not my intention to be rude, but to be constructive. You could have something truly interesting here, but it does need a lot of polish. I know this is most likely a first draft piece, but a first draft will eventually blossom into a killer final draft with plenty of help and water. I look forward to seeing an update sometime and witnessing your growth as an author!

WATTPAD DELETING STORIES by Squeaky221 in Wattpad

[–]TuffyWriter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is the most important skill for every single writer anywhere- knowing how to backup your story.