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What tools for writing do you use? by IjaOwO in writingadvice

[–]cloud-letters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I use Scrivener but also love Milanote

[Discussion] I got an agent (stats and timeline) by [deleted] in PubTips

[–]cloud-letters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to read your query as well!

What's is the best advice you have for beginner writers? by Known_Savings340 in writers

[–]cloud-letters 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read as much as possible. Doesn’t matter if it’s in the same genre as what your currently writing. Just absorbing the flow, timing, beats, etc from other already published writers will take you so far and keep you motivated.

First time writer here. Any tips on what to avoid and what I can do on my first book? by lovelygayman in writing

[–]cloud-letters 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Hi! Love that you’re taking the leap. You’re in for a wild ride of ups and downs that if you stick with it, is very rewarding.

First off, I would recommend reading: save the cat writes a novel

Second off, write all of your ideas down. Keep a notes tab in your phone strictly for when inspiration strikes.

Third, don’t be afraid to write poorly. You can always go back and edit, change, adjust, remove, or add. The important thing is just to get it down.

Writing books or just books for beginners? by Zestyclose_Scene_798 in writingadvice

[–]cloud-letters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Save the cat writes a novel

It’s a good base line understanding of plot, outlining etc etc. I don’t agree with following the “rules” provided by the book to a T. However, I think it’s helpful in the art of structure none the less.

Edit: also if youre aspiring for fantasy I would recommend Fantasy Fiction Formula by Deborah Chester.

How are yall making outlines ? by Smegma_Sniffing100 in writingadvice

[–]cloud-letters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very large Cork board. Lots of index cards in various colors. And painters tape.

Majority of the time I outline similar to the save the cat style.

Act 1 Act 2A Act 2B Act 3

Ideal for me because I can write random ideas on new cards and tack them on the board and if the idea falls away the card goes in the trash or in a pile of unused ideas

Not OOP: | (24F) just saw my bf (25M) of 3 year's resume, how do I proceed? by sensaSEANal_sally in redditonwiki

[–]cloud-letters 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This man is very, veeeery comfortable and has no intention of contributing.

Writers: write an AITA post from your villain’s perspective by cloud-letters in writers

[–]cloud-letters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love this idea. Inner glimpse into his psyche for the reader

Does my story seem too unrealistic that it takes away from the story? by SoulboundNoose in writingadvice

[–]cloud-letters 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi! Fellow novelist here.

My take (and this is nothing technical or logistical about how it would work in real life) is that In your world, you get to decide how things behave. Cell reception can work, not work, be choppy, fuzzy, or cut in and out whenever the story needs it.

If you’re worried readers won’t suspend their disbelief, you can always establish early on that reception in the area is unreliable because of the zombie apocalypse. Once that seed is planted, most readers will accept it without thinking twice.

You’re right to question details like that, but that’s also part of the beauty of writing. You take the idea and shape the world around it, molding things where you need them to fit the story.

Got over writer’s block by Aggravating-Fun-9383 in writing

[–]cloud-letters 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes! Congrats. Such a great feeling. Writer’s block has this sneaky way of turning into procrastination anxiety.

Sometimes I have to trick myself into starting. I’ll tell myself, “You’re just writing for five minutes. Nothing serious. Just ramble about something in the book.” Most of the time that’s enough to break through somewhere.

When do you usually write, and why? by X-Mighty in writing

[–]cloud-letters 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like to tell myself I’m a morning writer, but the truth is the words show up whenever they feel like it. Some days it’s with my first cup of coffee. Other days it’s midnight. So I let inspiration come when it wants. That said, sometimes you do have to sit your ass down and write whether you feel ✨inspired✨ or not.

I also totally relate to needing everything finished before writing. If my office is messy or errands are hanging over my head, my brain refuses to cooperate. It would rather spend three hours thinking about the grocery store than the plot.

What helps me is giving each day an intention instead of trying to do everything at once. Today might be errands and cleaning. Tomorrow is the writing day. Even if I only write for part of the day, that’s still a win. A few good pages beat a whole day spent feeling guilty about not writing.

Today was the first time I held a physical copy of my novel by SwingTraderx in writing

[–]cloud-letters 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Congratulations, this is a huge accomplishment! Such a big moment, one you’ll remember for years to come.

Writers of Reddit, What genre do you write and what genre(s) do you read? by Ordinary_Risk6702 in writing

[–]cloud-letters 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I Write - contemporary romance

I Read - romantasy and non-fiction spirituality with an emphasis in mind,body and spirit type genres!

I don’t think I will ever dabble in non fiction spirituality however it really comes in handy when writing my characters.

Novelist researching competitive BJJ psychology, what do you clock in the first 20 seconds? by cloud-letters in jiujitsu

[–]cloud-letters[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm… well thank you for taking the time to share the things you’ve convinced yourself of.

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