#the writing process

[soleilsplanet]

do you ever just … picture a whole scene, a whole fanfiction in your head, you know how to place every single word of the english dictionary that you need (or your language dictionary), you know how to structure your sentences, you know just what your characters are going to say to each other and then… and then you just open microsoft word.

#writing memes #i hate writing #joking #i love it #it’s just hard #the writing process #writing humor #writing #writers block #writers on tumblr #ao3 writer #writeblr #writerscommunity #writers and poets

[bones-of-a-rabbit]

THE ABANDONMENT ISSUES COMIC IS IN THE WORKS RN I SWEAR the prologue/opening will be longer than the rest of th parts just bc but it's iN THE WORKS AS IN IT HAS MULTIPLE PAGES THAT R FINISHED NOW jsdfhdsf

so until the opening bit is finished have some fuckin memes ig jdskfhsjkdfhsjkdfh

#abandonment issues #abandonment issues au #abandonment issues comic #comic #work in progress #the writing process #bones of a rabbit #fnaf sun #silly bullshit #meme doodles #im not a complete bum i swear im working on it im just real tired lately hhfhsjdkf #gaslight gatekeep girlboss

[night-market-if]

Not a question, just wanted to drop in and say, I love your writing, I love your books, and wanted to thank you for all the hard work you have done and are still doing!! You are one of a very few set of storytellers that I honestly can say I would buy your books multiple times over if i had too. I hope you are having a wonderful day/night.

Again, thanks so much, and I can't wait to see how the story progresses!! 💯💙💯🖤

Thank you! It is so nice to hear these little bits of affirmation. :)

I plan to be around for a long time. I wanted to write from the time I was a small child and I think I forgot about how much joy it actually brings me. Thankfully, I am in a position where I can do this for a living and I do not intend to disappear. I hope I have work to share with you all for many years to come.

#the night market #interactive fiction #writing #the writing process #reader love

[uwudonoodle]

While I can appreciate when experienced writers are looking back at how much they've improved from where they started, it kind of hurts for beginners to hear them say that the first few things they created are all cringe garbage. It feels defeating to think that anything I produce right now, will be essentially worthless to everyone, including future me. No wonder so many people give up writing so quickly. I'm going to try to push past the bad feelings, and keep trying to do my best anyway. Some days are harder than others.

#write #writing #writer #writers #writers of tumblr #creative writing #the writing process #writeblr #writerscommunity #i'm a writer #fic writing #fanfic writing #fanfiction writing #fic writer #fanfic writer #fanfiction writer #writers life #on writing #creative writers #story writing #storytellers #beginner #I understand the feeling of looking back at how far you've come #that's how creative pursuits work you get better with more experience #going through the stage of sucking at something is really hard #encourage newcomers #something created with passion will always have some value #I'm going to keep trying #if nobody else believes in me I guess I'll just have to believe in myself #my partner thinks I'm doing a good job and his opinion is more important than yours anyway

[thewriteadviceforwriters]

How To Write Short Stories Using Notion (Short Guide)

Are you a writer who struggles to keep track of your ideas and progress? Well, the perfect application is at your fingertips. Notion, the all-in-one productivity tool that can streamline your writing process. In this guide, I’ll teach you how to use Notion to write short stories, from organizing your ideas to exporting the final product.

First, if you’re new to Notion, it’s helpful to understand the basics. Notion is a digital workspace that allows you to create and organize various types of content, from notes to databases to project boards. It’s highly customizable and can be tailored to fit any workflow. Plus, it’s free to use with some limitations, but upgrading to a paid plan unlocks additional features. Now that you have a brief overview of Notion, let’s dive into how to use it for writing short stories.

Organizing Your Ideas Before you start writing, it’s essential to have a clear idea of what you want to write about. Notion’s notes and database features make it easy to organize your thoughts and research in one place. Start by creating a new page in your Notion workspace for your short story. From there, you can create subpages for each aspect of your story, such as characters, plot, setting, and themes. Within each subpage, you can add notes, images, and links to external sources for reference. To take it a step further, you can also use Notion’s database feature to create a table for your story’s world-building elements, such as locations, factions, and magic systems. This makes it easy to keep track of details and ensure consistency throughout your story.

Creating a Storyboard

A storyboard is a visual representation of your story, typically used in film and animation. However, it can also be useful for writers to map out the structure of their story and ensure it flows logically.

To create a storyboard in Notion, you can use the gallery view of a database. Create a new database with fields for each scene in your story, including a brief summary and any relevant notes or images. Then, switch to gallery view, and you’ll have a visual representation of your story’s structure. You can also use Notion’s kanban board view to track the progress of each scene and move them from “to-do” to “in progress” to “done” as you write.

Outlining Your Plot

Once you have your ideas organized and your storyboard created, it’s time to outline your plot. A plot outline is a roadmap for your story, detailing the major events and turning points. In Notion, you can create a new database with fields for each plot point, including a brief summary and any relevant notes or images. Then, use the board view to arrange the plot points in chronological order and ensure they flow logically. You can also use the timeline view to visualize the pacing of your story.

Don’t worry if your outline changes as you write – Notion makes it easy to rearrange and edit your plot points as needed.

Developing Your Characters

Your characters are the heart of your story, so it’s essential to develop them fully. Notion’s database feature makes it easy to keep track of your characters’ traits, motivations, and backstory.

Create a new database with fields for each character, including their name, age, appearance, personality, and backstory. You can also add fields for their relationships with other characters and any relevant notes or images. As you write your story, refer back to your character database to ensure consistency and avoid any contradictions.

Tracking Your Progress and Goals

Writing a short story can be truly daunting at times, but Notion can help you stay on track and motivated. Use the built-in to-do list feature to set daily or weekly writing goals, and track your progress as you go.

You can also use Notion’s calendar feature to schedule writing sessions and deadlines, and the reminder feature to ensure you don’t forget anything important. Remember, writing is a marathon, not a sprint, so celebrate your progress along the way!

Adding Research and Inspiration

Every story requires research and inspiration, whether it’s for historical accuracy or world-building details. Notion’s web clipper extension makes it easy to save articles, images, and other online content for later reference.

Simply install the web clipper extension in your browser and click the icon when you come across something you want to save. Notion will automatically create a new note with the content and link back to the original source.

You can also use Notion’s built-in image gallery feature to create a visual mood board for your story’s setting or characters.

Collaborating with Others

If you’re working with a co-author or editor, Notion’s workspace sharing feature makes it easy to collaborate in real-time. Simply invite the person to your workspace, and you can both access and edit the same pages and databases.

Notion’s commenting feature also allows for easy communication and feedback. You can leave comments on specific notes or database entries, and the other person will receive a notification.

Exporting and Formatting Your Story

Once you’ve finished writing your short story, it’s time to export and format it for sharing or publishing. Notion makes this process easy with its export feature.

To export your story, simply select the pages or databases you want to include and choose the export format, such as PDF or Markdown. Notion will then compile the content into a single file for easy sharing.

If you need to format your story for submission to a publisher or literary magazine, you can use a tool like Grammarly or Hemingway to ensure it’s polished and professional.

Conclusion

Notion is a powerful tool for writers, offering a versatile and customizable workspace for organizing and tracking your writing process. By using Notion for writing short stories, you can streamline your workflow, stay motivated, and create polished and professional stories. Happy writing! -Ren

TheWriteAdviceForWriters 2023

#writeblr #writers block #writing tips #character development #creative writing #witchcore #on writing #female writers #fiction #fic writing #writing #thewriteadviceforwriters #writing advice #fantasy fiction #novel writing #author #writers and poets #the writing process

[kiritella]

All you many-word writers, you remember what it was like when we struggled to write 500 words?

And now we are scribbling out 5k, 10k, 20k, 50k word stories with relative ease?

Remember when we didn't think we would make it this far?

Remember when we didn't think we were that good?

Hey, look...we made it.

#ellatalks #writing #authors #stories #fanfic #fan fiction #fanfiction #author life #struggling authors #writing struggles #writing problems #the writing process #encouragement #writing quotes #creative writing #writers #book stuff #books

[mostremote]

deleting a 9000 word draft and starting over because it isn't horny enough

#the writing process

[popoaniani]

On the importance of protecting your creativity

The other day I found an old story I had started writing a few years ago. I had completely forgotten what I wrote and it was like reading something by a completely different person. It was really funny and creative and reading it brought me so much joy. However, it was also a little sad because what I do remember is the reason I stopped writing. I stopped writing because I showed the first few chapters to someone to get feedback and they basically told me it sucked. I felt so embarrassed that I gave up and never finished writing the story. Reading it now, I really wish I had kept going. It definitely didn't suck and I should have believed in myself instead of the opinion of one other person.

What I learned is that, if you really believe in your art, you shouldn't ask for external validation. Of course there's times where feedback can be helpful, but be careful about who you ask. Find someone who you know will at least encourage you to keep going and being genuine to yourself regardless of whether or not your work resonates with them.

I decided that my way of honoring the younger me who worked so hard on the draft she put together, which was funny and creative and awesome, will be to breathe new life into it and pick up where she left off.

xoxo

#creative writing #creativity #advice #short story #journaling #artists on tumblr #blogs #the writing process

[casa-delle-galline]

My Brain: Okay, so you’ve been a fan of The Legend of Zelda series since you were seven, right?

Me: …yes?

My Brain: Tears of The Kingdom released in May this year, right?

Me: Yep?

My Brain: And you love Our Flag Means Death and a teaser for the second season just dropped yesterday and is gonna release on 5th October, right?

Me: Uh-huh?

My Brain: And you’ve just finished watching Good Omens season 1 and are waiting for your friends to come and watch the second season with you, right?

Me: Right?

My Brain: Oh, and don’t forget Arcane!

Me: Where is this going?

My Brain: Why don’t you make an AU that involves the Arcane, GO & OFMD characters following the storyline of Breath of The Wild & Tears of The Kingdom? *presses a button*

*GALAXY BRAIN ACTIVATES*

Me: …..huh. Why not?

#arcane #ofmd #our flag means death #totk #tears of the kingdom #loz #the legend of zelda #the legend of zelda tears of the kingdom #good omens #go #crossover #fanfic ideas #I can’t NOT make a crossover for these shows #and game #YOU DON’T UNDERSTAND THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO ME #ALL OF THEM #the writing process #arcane legend of our flag means good omens

[strangermarvelss]

yeah this new fic is easily going to be like....8k words long lmao

coming back with a bang ig

#talking with sava #the writing process

[soleilsplanet]

sometimes i get this paralysing fear of publishing my works, either because i don’t know whether they are good enough or because i know that i don’t have the right perseverance to update wips. this is something only amazing people relate to.

#ao3 writer #tumblr is insane #writeblr #writers on tumblr #writerscommunity #writing #writing memes #humour #i hate writing #the writing process #writing humor #what do i do #someone help

[bones-of-a-rabbit]

sigh

Among Us au but with actual ideas to differentiate it from just being literally ‘fnaf characters but in amogus’

#doodles #sketches #fanfic concepts #fanfic ideas #fnaf au #fnaf sb au #fnaf y/n #fnaf sun/moon x reader #fnaf eclipse x reader #among us au #the amogus au #bones of a rabbit au #bones of a rabbit fnaf #the writing process

[kuwdora]

can i have a gold star for wrangling my creative brainweasles?? I didn't go back and restlessly edit my posted ficlet (reveals soon!) even though I wanted to but knew it would just lead to further narrative spiraling that I don't need right now. NOR did i start any new projects this weekend. i sat down and pecked away with some edits for my geraskefer WIP. it has been grueling because I think my brain is still a little broken and I'm having because of capitalism and plague anxieties. but my god i can almost see the finish line. the ending. i yearn to finish. to post. to fly high on Finishing a Thing and take my momentum to the next project. in any case my to-do list for today is so long but maybe I can manage some more work on this wip tonight. Or maybe I will fire up my audiobook for baptism of fire and throw some paint on a canvas.

#writingdora #the writing process #agony. i may have to be refilling the creative well soon and go back to input mode instead of output mode #even though i still have. so many unfinished wips and vids. like. at least 50k minimum. and scraps of witcher and nonwitcher vids #my witcher wips #textpost

[uwudonoodle]

I scrolled across this while stressfully waiting for my husband to beta read the "kissing" chapter. What are the odds?

#writer #writerslife #writers life #creative writing #story writing #on writing #fic #fanfic #fic writing #fic writer #beta reader #beta reading #It's probably far less stressful to have my husband read my smut than my immediate family #but I still felt weird about it #it's not even that smutty I'm just shy #the writing process

[royaltystudios]

I know I have been neglecting my Christan fic, but I'm having a writing block about whenever to make Barney a human or a dino.

(Plus, I'm nervous if my writing is good or not, for ya'll)

#recreyo #christan #the writing process #is a struggle #:( why

[theyoungwritersmind-aristanelson]

#writing a book #writer meme #writing memes #writing a novel #book writing #novel writing #writers meme #creative writing #writing is hard #writing is a complex process #what it is to write #writer #writers #fiction writing #fic writing #my writing #the writing process #the writing life