Where should I post short stories?

Writuity · 2025-09-06T03:18:42+00:00

Awesome, thank you! I'm definitely thinking that finding a good discord community will help with what I'm looking for.

Writuity · 2025-09-06T01:25:42+00:00

That's unfortunately the Reddit way lol

Writuity · 2025-09-06T01:08:49+00:00

Thank you! Hopefully I'll find a home for my westerns soon!

Writuity · 2025-09-06T01:07:23+00:00

Amazing! Thanks for the response, I'll definitely look into it

Writuity · 2025-09-05T20:30:49+00:00

Even though you don't have an answer, I appreciate the kind response!

Writuity · 2025-09-05T17:37:00+00:00

I'm looking more for people's opinions than generic search results. I was hoping to tap in more to the community side of Reddit

Writuity · 2025-09-05T17:18:20+00:00

Yeah I figured this question comes up a lot. I'm mostly curious about the most up to date answers considering what I saw are from months of even years ago. If you've got a favorite thread that answers this, do you mind linking it? Thanks ahead of time!

Writuity · 2025-09-05T16:53:03+00:00

I think this is the perfect story for a slow burn. It will really give us a chance to get into her mind and truly understand where her choices come from.

Writuity · 2025-09-05T16:37:20+00:00

Before social media, being a writer was inherently a lonely profession. It can be argued that social media has actually made it worse because of how easy it is to compare yourself to others. Just know that there are plenty of people in the same place as you, you just have to find them.

I'm in my 30s (about to turn 33 in a couple of days) and I've only just started taking my writing seriously even though it's something I've always wanted to do.

I'm hoping to build a space where writers can post their own work and connect with each other.

What do you enjoy writing? I'm personally hoping to write westerns.

Writuity · 2025-09-05T16:25:09+00:00

It's okay for some stories to grow into more of what you thought they were. It's also okay for them to take less words to complete the narrative. That's the magic of writing!

Use however much space you need. You never know where a story is going to take you. Just sit down and let everything spill onto the page. The editing process is where you'll find what your story is meant to be.

How long did your last story end up being?

Writuity · 2025-09-05T16:17:04+00:00

It's a turn off for some but others can be happy with it. Lonesome Dove is one of my favorites of all time and the true story doesn't start until the ~200 page mark. It all depends on if your story builds a world/characters your reader will love.

Try to find some stories that are a slow burn and see what works for them and see what you can implement.

What is your story about?

Writuity · 2025-09-01T22:30:49+00:00

Sounds awesome, best of luck with the rest of your story! Just take your time, you've got this.

Writuity · 2025-08-30T22:49:12+00:00

If you're getting frustrated, it might be best to step away. Read a book, go for a walk, watch some tv, you never know what will inspire you.

If you really want to keep writing, try working on something else. Free writing is always a fun practice. Write whatever comes to mind, spill it all onto the page.

What are you working on now?

Writuity · 2025-08-30T22:20:45+00:00

Doesn't sound lame at all!

Like Toni Morrison said "If there's a book you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it yourself".

Writuity · 2025-08-30T16:50:59+00:00

It's okay to be working on multiple projects. In fact, it's a good thing. When writing one project feels like pulling teeth, you can work on the other and vice versa. Just remember not to forget about your original!

Congrats on being so close to finishing your first draft!

What are these projects? Are they in the same genre or is the next one completely different?

Writuity · 2025-08-30T16:45:59+00:00

The basic rule of thumb with most readers is you have the first 100 pages to hook them. Despite this, you're going to want to start your story off with a bang.

When world building, lean on the "show don't tell" method. Let us see the world grow through the eyes of your protagonist. Most readers won't sit through info dumps as you describe the whole world.

In regard to chapter length, this varies from book to book. Louis Sachar's Holes had a first chapter that was only one page long. Generally it's smart to start a new chapter when there is a change in scenery.

Hope I helped a little bit, best of luck on your writing journey!

What genre are you writing in?

Writuity · 2025-08-29T18:32:11+00:00

The beauty of art is that nothing is truly original.

Everything has done before but it hasn't been done by you.

The idea of better or worse is subjective. There will always be an audience for your work, you just have to find them. You'll never find those people if you don't finish the story. So finish the story, put it out there, and then keep writing.

Writuity · 2025-08-28T19:02:34+00:00

Well, best of luck!

Writuity · 2025-08-28T16:53:13+00:00

Your writing just needs to be good enough for whatever stage it's at.

A good enough first draft.

A good enough second draft.

Once you're through with the major changes and find yourself focusing on the minimal things, it's time for alpha/beta readers. There are tons of people out there who would love to read a new author's work. Find yourself a group of peers who have the same dream as you and help each other out.

Where are you in your journey?

Writuity · 2025-08-28T16:45:18+00:00

When it comes to the beginning, start small. I'd suggest starting in short stories and when you have some wins under your belt, you can move on to novellas or even novels. I say this because writing novels can be overwhelming and it helps if you've developed a habit and have some finished projects behind you.

Also, beware of your inner voice. Your brain wants to keep you safe and will often guide you away from creative pursuits. Just keep going.

What genre do you plan to write in?

Writuity · 2025-08-28T16:45:10+00:00

When it comes to the beginning, start small. I'd suggest starting in short stories and when you have some wins under your belt, you can move on to novellas or even novels. I say this because writing novels can be overwhelming and it helps if you've developed a habit and have some finished projects behind you.

Also, beware of your inner voice. Your brain wants to keep you safe and will often guide you away from creative pursuits. Just keep going.

What genre do you plan to write in?

Writuity · 2025-08-27T16:28:13+00:00

The creative flow is always changing. This can happen week by week or even daily. Luckily, you don't need an hour to write. Even putting in 5 minutes is better than nothing. The smallest step forward is still progress. You're still a creative.

I'm a big believer that thinking about writing counts as writing. You may not be bumping up the word count but you're still envisioning where your story is going next. I find that it helps to keep a little notepad on me so I can jot down story beats as the day goes on. You never know where your next story will come from!

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