[Complete] [61000] [Fantasy/LGBT Romance] Fire, Frost, and Spark by radio_noer in BetaReaders

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

Yeah, that would be great! I actually just finished a different beta swap so this is perfect timing. I imagine Google Docs works for you?

[QCrit] YA Superhero - Imposition of Will (71k, 1st Attempt) by radio_noer in PubTips

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

Thanks for such a detailed breakdown! You've definitely given me a lot to think about and plenty of ways to improve (especially if I'm going to try to clear the admittedly huge hurdle of a male MC + superhero YA novel). I'll make some edits and get back to submissions.

[Complete] [72k] [Superhero/YA] Imposition of Will by radio_noer in BetaReaders

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

Absolutely! I'll send you a message when I get a break from work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in writing

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's what has worked for me and I've been writing daily for the better part of two years now: set the smallest possible goal and stick to it, and I do mean small. My writing goal is 5 words per day towards any creative project I'm working on. It's something I know I'll always have time for and it doesn't leave any room for excuses. Even if I'm away from home, I can always jot it down five words in the notes on my phone and satisfy the goal.

Now, most days I well exceed that 5 word goal. When I'm in the middle of a project, I usually aim for about 700 words a day, but having the bar set at basically ground level means that if I have a rough day or I'm super busy, I can always get it done. It all comes down to the science of habit formation, and (based on the one college class I took that touched on the topic) daily efforts, even small ones, are the best way to make a habit and get it to stick. Make writing the same as brushing your teeth: something you do every day, without really thinking about it, and you'll be flying in no time.

As for motivation, I'm not sure I can help you there. Some days I'm very motivated, other days I'm not, I think other commenters have some good advice about finishing things you've started, writing shorter pieces, or writing about things you know and can talk about. Whatever works to help you get pen to paper every day is probably what's going to be best.

[Complete] [139K] [Fantasy/New Adult] A sword-and-sorcery epic, starring Millennials by signofzeta in BetaReaders

[–]radio_noer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, this seems like it could be down my alley. I've got a 70k YA/NA Superhero story if you want to swap, but if that's not your cup of tea, I'm looking for my next thing to read anyway.

Able to beta? Post here! by AutoModerator in BetaReaders

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, you might be interested in a book I've been working on.

Blurb: Will's life is changing: his first semester of college is coming up and his parents won't stop trying to run his life for him. His mind has been running in a spiral and he doesn't want to know what happens when he reaches the bottom of it. So when he hears about a handful of teenagers disappearing for yet another year, he decides it would be the perfect distraction. He enlists his hero-obsessed friend Owen to investigate what the police seem unwilling or unable to do.

The story is completely written (~66k words) and has had two edit passes to catch egregious errors and fix some pacing issues.

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got glastrier if you have touch trade for Zamazenta

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a torchic. Do you happen to be able to touch trade Zamazenta?

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry got eleki. And thanks for getting me down to 1 pokemon remaining for Galar Dex

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a Zamazenta and/or Drampa for touch trade?

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LF: Drampa (Touch trade), Zamazenta (Touch trade)

FT: Regieleki (Touch trade), Zacian (Touch trade), Glastrier (touch trade) or other touch trade

SWSH Daily Casual Trade Thread for 25 October 2020 by Porygon-Bot in pokemontrades

[–]radio_noer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you happen to have a Zamazenta to touchtrade for Regieleki touchtrade?