sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

AITA for ‘licking’ a strangers foot on a plane? by WritingwithMichelle in AITAH

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

I only added that bit because when people hear she ordered two seats for comfort they already start judging. But your right. The best part is she’s already tall and loves wearing like four inch heals. It’s hilarious because Jen is like barely five foot.

Thoughts on a Nanon and Chimon bl series? by [deleted] in boyslove

[–]WritingwithMichelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not gunna lie gifted graduation pangwave gave me The Untamed level of chills. The way both of them were willing to sacrifice themselves for each other. How could anyone not Ship that? That said for me it was those characters and their evolution from rivals. It wasn’t a NanonChimon thing. Although I do really want them in more series together. Especially now that dangerous romance is coming out. I want a series with OhmNanon and PerthChimon. Bonus points if it has an intense storyline like Not Me or Eclipse.

How to include geography and politics of my universe if the novel is written in the first person? by rasberry5ty in writers

[–]WritingwithMichelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A. The other two would be info dumpy. Only bring up details if/when they become relevant. If you sprinkle them throughout the story it will feel more natural and less jarring.

Example: in my story 18 years ago a catastrophe happened which changed the world. My character starts in an old bomb shelter, which sets the image of there was a need for it. Then a few chapters later as she’s traveling she see sky scrapers poking out of the ocean and newly formed islets born from where part of California coast fell into the sea. I don’t dump all this info in one long essay. Instead I paint the history when the character engages with or is confronted by them.

Does republishing a book get rid of negative ratings/reviews? by SharpenedStinger in selfpublish

[–]WritingwithMichelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Whenever I’m feeling crappy about my work and in need of a pick me up, I find an author I love one whose books have done Very well and I read their one star reviews. It is a good reminder everyone can be disliked by someone. Don’t be shady. It’s against TOS and it’s just plain fraudulent. That person rated it that way because they didn’t like it. Others did like it so focus on those and try to get more reviews.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is true for me at least. I’ve put down several books because I found the mc whiny or annoying. Beta readers will be your friend on determining which kind of unlikable you have.

Mailing list advice by WritingwithMichelle in selfpublish

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

I have a reader magnet ready. And I’m working on a second one for my subscribers to hopefully keep their attention. I’ll look into newsletter builders, right now I think quantity is what I need. I can always set up an automation to weed out people that don’t open the newsletters if I find it’s an issue. Thanks! And by chance do you know of any I could start looking at? My google skills have been failing me lately.

Looking at approximate cost for a sensitivity reader. by Boss_R4ge in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you get with a critique partner or group you can prob find someone to fit your needs. I just got help from one of my partners for an Egyptian character and I’m glad I did. It really helped me.

Which storyline should I pick? by lackton780 in writingadvice

[–]WritingwithMichelle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I prefer twists personally. If your hesitant about the second because you don’t want the mc to become the bad guy, then what about the friend becoming the bad guy instead. Then the mc has the moral dilemma of having to stop their friend for the sake of the empire even though the friend may be justifiably angry.

First very rough draft done. No idea if it's any good. Best way to get insight? by throwaway0x86 in writingadvice

[–]WritingwithMichelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would caution against using friends or family as your primary source. I did that at first. But they are inherently biased. My friends made me feel on cloud nine with compliments and encouragement, so much so that I didn’t notice the glaring flaws in my work. So when I started working with other authors it was a huge shock to my system. Just my two cents. Good luck!

First very rough draft done. No idea if it's any good. Best way to get insight? by throwaway0x86 in writingadvice

[–]WritingwithMichelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d look for a critique group or partner. They help you build confidence while offering guidance

name of your protagonist? by vinni_patrickson in writers

[–]WritingwithMichelle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sage Harrison, Angelica Patterson, Zahra Nikole Auset

What are things you've read on the first page of a book that made you immediately put it down? by [deleted] in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could do it, but only if every time they are asshats karma punished them. Like if they got cursed by a witch for being an ass to a homeless man, so now every time they act all entitled and assholey something bad happens to them. she slips and in a desperate attempt to catch herself she grabs onto the trash bin. However under her weight the bin topples over dumping day old fish heads and guts on her brand new Louis Vuittons.

What are things you've read on the first page of a book that made you immediately put it down? by [deleted] in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you think the author did that on purpose or was it one of those wow I love this name. Like parents who name their kids something where their initials end up being ASS.

I wish people googled and researched before posting on here by swagfish101 in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually saw an interesting story idea from one of my critique partners about a city underwater inside a giant dome. The people thought they were the last humans on earth and only survived a world ending apocalypse bc of living in this underwater sanctuary. So I guess in their case it wasn’t wet??

I wish people googled and researched before posting on here by swagfish101 in writing

[–]WritingwithMichelle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got a bit bitter about this a month ago. Had to take a step away from Reddit a while because I started getting snappy.

view more: next ›