#writing time

[gentrychild]

*writes about two characters, with one of them heavily injured*

*remembers that the characters are siblings*

#writing time

[novlr]

Time management tips for writers

Do you struggle to make the most out of your writing time?

If you've got a busy life and limited writing time, then here are some quick tips to help you maximise the time you do have:

🔹 Set goals for your writing sessions 🔹 Schedule dedicated writing time 🔹 Turn off app notifications 🔹 Plan your plot in advance 🔹 Identify and limit your distractions

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[jellogram]

Tips for naming characters!

Nameberry.com is a good place to start. If you make an account you can save names you find in a list form.

If your story is set in a particular time and place that exists, google the most popular names of that region/period for inspiration.

If your story takes place in a fantasy world, consider the feeling of the setting, and what kind of words/names/languages also evoke that feeling. If you want a dark medieval vibe, start by taking a look at some Latin names. If it takes place in a magic forest, maybe look at nature names and see if there's a twist you can put on them. Be sure any cultural names are being used respectfully.

If you make up a name completely from scratch, consider if readers will be able to pronounce it by looking at it.

Finding the first letter can help narrow it down and make name websites easier to employ. Look at popular names starting with different letters and see if any particular letter gives off the right vibe.

Generally, you will probably want to avoid overly long or complex names. Throwing in a lot of unusual letters or punctuation can very quickly make your story sound cheesy. A suggested rule is to balance conventionality with length, ie, Alexandrinius is a bit pretentious but could work in the right story. Whereas Xelakzandrinius is a little try-hard, but you might get away with just Xelak. This will of course vary by what language you are writing in.

No matter what name you choose-- but ESPECIALLY if you made one up yourself-- GOOGLE THE NAME FIRST.

For adding a last name, think about the number of syllables in each name. 3-2 typically makes a good combo (Hillary Clinton, Jeremy Renner) but there's no hard rule on patterns. Just think about where the emphasis is and what kind of rhythm you want the name to have. Assonance and consonance are your friends.

#more writing advice since yall seem to like these <3 #i love names honestly like I scroll through nameberry sometimes just for fun #writing #writing advice #writing tips #writing time #writeblr #writing community #creative writing #writer things #writers

[orcaissance]

tips i learned as a 4yr writer . . . 📝

i.) don’t delete your drafts. just don’t, your motivation will thank you for your patience.

ii.) write what you’re thinking first, go back and revise/edit later.

iii.) writing is a very LONG process. have mercy on yourself, it will come when the time is ‘write’.

iv.) don’t be afraid to ask for help. sometimes, just a little more perspective can add that final piece of the puzzle.

v.) sit on it. you see it, just sit on it. even if it’s not a complete idea, just write it down and sit on it for a bit.

vi.) find your zone. do you write best during the day or night? cold or warm? phone or laptop? home or the small cafe up the street?

vii.) make use of your resources. look up those synonyms and different ways to phrase something.

viii.) understand what makes you a writer. it’s not about how fast you can dish out a chapter, and it’s not about how many words you can write. It’s about how much passion and effort you put into these stories, these tales, these alternate worlds outside of our own.

ix.) if it’s open to you, take a writing class. (if you can, meet the teacher prior to the class… sometimes teachers can be mood killers for classes with great potential.)

x.) learn to appreciate the internet. yes, it can be corrupting, but try to focus on the informative properties and the other positives!

xi.) don’t punish yourself because you haven’t written anything or made progress in x amount of days. the brain is functioning to keep you healthy.. so sometimes, writing isn’t what you need in that moment.

feel free to reblog / repost with more !! I hope these tips help you as they’ve carried me for four years. if you have any tips to share, I would love to listen.

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[dominimoonbeam]

Tuesday Cafe Writing is happening at home today! Working on some of the ongoing fics (namely tattoo and college au). I really want to open a prompt ask, and I even saved a list of prompts, but I'm scared I won't be able to pull it off and definitely feel like I need to tend to these ongoing fics first. 😆🤣

Work absolutely tried to call me in today but I declined. I always feel so much guilt when I say no but I need to write and work on my projects! *trying not to feel guilty*

#tuesday cafe writing #writing time #<3 #redactedverse #redacted asmr #fanfic #dominimoonbeam

[lyralit]

let's write a story together - write a story opening!

DO

surprise the reader with a 'hook' to draw them in

drop the reader in an action scene

establish the MC's wants and needs

establish the scene

DON'T

begin with "they woke up"

info-dump

immediately use too many unfamiliar terms

overdo scene / character descriptions

comment opening ideas <3

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[errantnight]

I'm back bitches, I have completed the game and no longer fear spoilers! Working hard on writing stuff - this is the longest I've gone without writing, a whole week and a half, in like years??

#ff7 #fanfic #ffvii #writing #final fantasy #fic time #writing time

[serpentoflolth]

This is me in a nutshell! (I found the pic on Google)

#rogue.txt #writing #writing time #writing about writing #writers on tumblr #writers

[nusquam-cordis]

“=⌕ [h.minchan; stop! reading time] //﹫

h.minchan x reader (fem! in mind); fluff; 443 words

PREMISE: you two were supposed to read a book. of course, it escalated.

as the snowflakes slowly fell on the ground, making piles of white powder snow covering the city, you snuggled up in the arms of your boyfriend. the comfy, big blanket covering you two and warm tea made sure none of you would catch a cold. the christmas lights underneath the ceiling blinked from time to time, creating a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. a satisfied smile appeared on your face when minchan started brushing your hair with his fingers.

“can i flip to the next page?” he asked, looking at you and then at the book he held. it was another of your reading-together sessions, but this time you focused on something totally different.

“what?” looking at him and frowning, you remembered what you two were doing. or at least, what you were supposed to do. spotting the book in minchan’s hands, you giggled innocently, trying to cover up your distraction. “uh, yeah...”

“you sure?”

“yes?” mission failed miserably since the hesitation in your voice was showing very much, definitely not convincing your boyfriend. he raised his eyebrow and stuck his gaze in you, trying to say: “are you sure about that?”, which quickly brought results. “no...”

the apologetic look you gave him made his heart melt. tilting his head a bit, minchan put the book beside you two and fixed the blanket, so it covered you even more. then, hugging you, he rested his head in the crook of your neck. his slow and calm breathing made you tickle, so little giggles escaped your mouth from time to time, and when hearing that, minchan smiled. after couple breaths, he lifted his head, and after giving you a series of small kisses on your shoulder, he pulled you even closer to him.

“did you know?” he started, looking you deeply in the eyes when you turned to him.

“did i know what?”

“that i’m in love with you.”

you laughed nervously. that was cheesy as hell, yet it was awfully cute. you had to admit, even if you hated these, you needed such small things and reassurances from time to time. it made you flustered though, especially when it was so unexpected. but when would it be expected?

after covering your face with your hands, you finally looked at him. smiling widely and joyfully, you grabbed his hand and intertwined your fingers, tucking his hair behind his ear with your other hand.

“did you know?” now you wanted to make him cringe a bit.

“did i know what?”

“that i have the best boyfriend, which happened to be you, and i couldn't be happier than i am now. i love that i’m in love with you.”

TAGLIST: @slytherinshua @ahncosette @blue-jisungs

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[cljordan-imperium]

Show em how we do it down south

Liquor flowin' music too loud, yeah

and the Devil is the DJ

If you don't like then we're leavin' you in pieces

Show em how we do in our town

Singing' til we see the sunlight, yeah

No there ain't no better feeling'

Than going all out, party like we're heathens

@call-sign-shark - guess what I'm writing........

#smash into pieces #heathens #musical inspiration #song of the day #writing time #Youtube

[heywriters]

Anon: What do you think of non linear narrative? One of my characters has a long backstory I cannot sum up or cut because it shows a slow downward spiral to their darkest moment. My story starts with them putting the pieces back together and I want to keep the reader on edge until they find out what happened. But I don't know how to show the backstory, if not with non linear narrative, alternating past and present, or with a very long flashback...but that would probably be a prequel on its own...

Common and good advice is to start the story at the beginning of the action. Prologues, prequels, and infodump chapters aren't ideal for getting a reader invested in the right story. Long backstories can distract from, or become more interesting than, the main story.

Still, what is writing without creative rule-breaking? You have three primary options:

1. Alternate past, present, and future through flashbacks: This is a good way to avoid infodumping. It keeps up suspense while also allowing the readers a few mellow periods of calm storytelling. However, repetitive flashbacks/forwards can get annoying, distracting, confusing, or all three to readers. You may inevitably end up cutting some backstory to make this work. (ref: tv show, Bloodlines)

2. Present the story in segments: It sounds like you have two complete stories here, one with a downward arc, and one of recovery. You can make the backstory a prequel, but you'll lose that "edge of their seat" effect. My suggestion is to make the backstory "part two" of the same story instead of a separate story. Raise questions in part one, and then part two is a trip back in time that answers those questions. Done well, this can be very satisfying to read. (ref: novel, Yellow Raft on Blue Water)

3. Cut the back story to prioritize the main story: Keep only the details and references to the past that help the plot, with a reveal near/at the end. The reveal can be an explanation or a flashback. It can be a whole chapter if it needs to be. This format may spare the character arc some confusing melodrama. (ref: tv show, Broadchurch)

Only the writer will know which technique will best suit their story and their skillset. Since your two stories may have two separate tones and themes, choosing the right way to mesh those stories becomes more important. If you're not sure which technique will work for you, try drafting an outline for each technique.

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[ddoubleblindd]

Hey, writers. Is it that time of day when you're checking the difference between lay vs lie?

Here's a handy-dandy sheet to help! Because no matter how many times I write it, I'll never remember correctly.

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[orcaissance]

Idespite having not shown my writing and not having motivation to write any large stories or any of my fan fictions, I’ve decided to try and do this 100 themes challenge! I’m not gonna promise that I’ll do it EVERYDAY, but I can say that I’ll do it :)) and I’ll be posting them all here as a master list for the challenge!!

OO1 ; home.

OO2 ; love

OO3 : light.

OO4 ; dark.

OO5 ; exodus.

OO6 ; revolver.

OO7 ; heaven

OO8 ; innocence

OO9 ; ancient

O1O ; lemon tree

O11 ; memory

O12 ; gold(en)

O13 ; dawn

O14 ; smile (hd)

O15 ; silence (w koro sensei)

O16 ; colour

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[lightthewaybackhome]

There is no end to the simple delight of early morning darkness spent alone, laced with the bitter smell of coffee, and filled with the gentle sound of the keyboard clicking as you write.

#early mornings #coffee #writing #writing time #working on Stoneheart

[lured-into-wonderland]

Me: reading the hc and immediately have ideas for the unprompted asks.

Also me (taking a step back): no, I cannot spam the inboxes so much.

But honesty I love reading headcanons! I always want more and more!

#ooc #so it is officially weekend for me #writing time #perhaps also unprompted asks on their way #though i am really in the mood for threads

[gnzma]

[ i wanted to finish at least the lineart of the pages for The Guy but i cant bring myself to work more lmao ]

#i colored a whole page and lineart most of the last two remaining. thats Enough besties #writing time #will prob jump from here to miratenebrarum and/or sxnguinesxnctum i think #❌|| ʏᴀ ɢɪʀʟ ɢɪᴏ 💀 ooc ||❌