After years of suggesting my dad get back into writing (he wrote stories as a teenager), I've finally convinced him to co-write a book with me. I don't know how long he'll continue before he decides it isn't for him (hopefully after the book is complete...), but I'm hoping some feedback will help. Our book…
Anyone who's been writing for a while knows that the experience of reading changes as a writer. I've found several writing memes talking about this very thing, because it's so completely true. Don't you love seeing a writing quote or meme that makes you think 'wow, it's not just me'? For example (one of my…
I've been getting more and more into writing YA romance. I started this novel two days ago and could use some opinions. Critiques are certainly welcome! Chapter One It wasn’t love at first sight. I’ve known Jean since middle school, or rather, I knew of him. It wasn’t until sophomore year that I started crushing…
Hello all, I just finished reading 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' by Jenny Han, and I can't possibly give it enough praise. The number of books I've read late into the night due to an inability to put them down is little, and this book is one of the few. The plot is original,…
Welcome back, writers! Today I have figured out once and for all (...it worked for me, at least...) how to come up with an awesome plot- and within ten minutes. Too good to be true? Have no fear, writers. I'm not known to lie (fingers aren't crossed, honest!). For this instant plot development method, head…
Hello fellow writers, I haven't done any writing related posts in a while, so I thought you all deserve something great: A writing contest! Rules: . Writing of any genre is allowed, but I ask that you not submit any rated R material. Keep it PG-13, please. . Your story/article must be between 3,000 -…
Hello writers! My lack of posting recently is not due to neglect, but an inspiration spree that's lead me to write 15,000 words of a YA novel in the past four days. I plan on finishing the first draft this month and going from there. I've already picked out my dream publishing company I'd like…
This is a book I started writing a month or two ago. I don't know if I'm going to continue (I stopped at 9 chapters and 12,500 words), but I thought I'd post the first chapter. Beware: This is a rough draft, and you may find mistakes! Otherwise, enjoy! (I may post another chapter or…
Topic A: The Plot Categories: Brainstorming, World building, Story Set-up Topic B: The Characters Categories: Initial Creation, Background, Complexity Topic C: The Writing Categories: The Vital First Chapter, Your Inner Editor, Writers Block Welcome back, writers! Today I'm going to cover plot structure and creating a basic outline for your book. I know, outlines sound…
Topic A: The Plot Categories: Brainstorming, World building, Story Set-up Topic B: The Characters Categories: Initial Creation, Background, Complexity Topic C: The Writing Categories: The Vital First Chapter, Your Inner Editor, Writers Block Hello aspiring world-famous fictional writers! If you haven’t…
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