A Writer's Help

This is a blog for those who want help with writing stories or poetry. For those who have a writer's block, who want to start writing or who simply want ideas, feel free to message me or submit stories/poetry.

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The most valuable chart…

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yes thanks for colouring it I had a hard time reading that

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we use this for mental health too

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Why Character Names Are the Secret Ingredient to Your Story

This guest post is by Elise Abram. Elise is an English and Computer Studies teacher by day, wife and mother by night, and author whenever she can steal some time. Elise is the author of four books, including her latest book, The Revenant. Check out her blog, eliseabram.com. Thanks for joining us again, Elise! Helen Hunt Jackson, American poet, author and activist

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How to Write a Fantasy Series | Now Novel

Find how to write a fantasy series that avoids genre clichés and provides fantasy readers with satisfying story arcs and character arcs.

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How do you write without the complete and utter fear that your writing is terrible? It's having a real impact on my confidence.

Hi there,

Sounds like you’re dealing with an unfortunately common problem... What works for me, is experience. Write a lot. And, as scary as it might seem... Let other people read it. Even if it’s anonymously, just one good comment can already boost your confidence. If you don’t want to do this yet, then write for yourself first. There are lots and lots of writing tips, and there really is no shame in asking someone to read something you wrote so that he or she can give you some advice.

What helped me, is to search on here on another website where people post their stories (like Wattpad) and read some of the things they write. Lots of people on there who write to practice, and you’ll see, there’s no shame in just putting it on and asking for comments. You can learn from each other’s stories, which is the nice thing about all these websites.

Another tip might be, write with someone else! Maybe you have a friend that would like to write with you? Otherwise, I’m very sure there are many people here on tumblr who would like to!

I guess the main thing that helps is experience. Try to write several kinds of stories, find out what fits you, and eventually’, before you know it, you’ll have written a story you’re genuinely proud of. I know, incredibly scary to let other people read it then... But it really pays off to take a deep breath and let them read it anyway, nothing boosts your confidence more than someone saying they like your story or/and the way you write.

There are lots of tips to be found on the internet about how to build op confidence when writing. I put a few links down below. There’s a lot, I know! But that might actually be a good thing if your still searching for what works best for you.

http://writing2.richmond.edu/writing/wweb/confidence.htmlhttp://www.dailywritingtips.com/seven-ways-to-build-up-your-writing-confidence/http://www.writersincharge.com/build-confidence-in-your-writing/

I hope this helps a bit?

~Vera

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Do you know what happens when someone's throat is slit? Like how long it would take for them to die and how much blood would come out. I tried googling it, but the only thing that came up were articles about how to save someone from a cut throat (good god i sound like a serial killer)

Hi there,

Haha, I can understand why you can’t find that kind of information on Google... xD To be honest, I wouldn’t know either, accept from what I’ve seen in crime series on television. Perhaps you can get some information from those kind of tv programs or other crime stories.

Anyone on here who can help maybe? If so, please let me know!

~Vera

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How do you write a series that remains consistent in plot and character details and sustains a longer story arc? Follow this guide to avoiding common series-writing mistakes: http://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-a-series-mistakes/

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In order to finish a novel (or a short story or even a poem), you need to make time to write. Read this list of 10 tips for becoming a productive writer: http://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-become-a-productive-writer/

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hi there! do you or any of your followers know of writing tumblrs in other languages? (I'm Brazilian, so anything in Portuguese would be great).

Hi there,

To be honest, I wouldn’t know any, but then again I don’t know all blogs about writing: there are so many!To whoever reads this, if you know a writing blog in Portuguese or any other languages than English, please let me know. Thank you!

~ Vera

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Suggested by rachel-vs-theworld and an anonymous person.

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What's your official tumblr?

Hi there,

You mean my personal blog? That’s http://the-girl-with-the-notebook.tumblr.com/ , thanks for asking!

~ Vera

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Paul V. Hartman (The Capitalized syllable gets the emphasis) A alacrity a-LACK-ra-tee cheerful willingness and promptness anathema a-NATH-a-ma a thing or person cursed, banned...

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I had an Idea last night that sums up and embraces all other ideas in my fantasy novel, but it seems VERY similar to a Biblical story. I'm an atheist and I'm not sure if I wanna "preach" to my audience something that I don't believe in. The idea is too perfect though. Do you think this biblical similarity can get me in trouble for hypocrisy? Do you think I should try to hide the similarities or try to come up with another idea?

Hi there,

First of all, I’m not religious, but I do find Biblical stories very interesting, I’m afraid I can only give you an answer to your question from my point of view.

I don’t think it would get you in trouble for hypocrisy: many, many stories are comparible to Biblical stories, especially if you look closely. Besides, if you tell your audience that your book is fiction, I think they will treat it like fiction.

If it’s a good story as it is, why hide aspects of it? Even if it has Biblical similarities, that’s okay. If you come to think about it, a lot of stories do. Anyway, religious or not, I don’t think that having an interest for Biblical stories is a bad thing. Personally, I don’t see any hypocrisy in that. But then again, this is my point of view. I think you might be more worried of people who believe in the Bible to think you’re hypocrite? If you want to know, talk about it. Ask them. Talk about it.

But still, I think, if the story is good and you think the story should be that way, it should be that way. You’re the writer, it’s your story.

I hope this helps?

~Vera

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There's so much to learn while writing, publishing a novel.

I’m not a perfectionist and only a half-hearted procrastinator. Yet it took me a decade or more from that first thought of writing a novel to today, when I can lift my eyes and see copies of Kylie’s Heel (link is external) on my shelf. I’d like to share 25 things I learned along the way.

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Hi! In my story, a patriarch is a sex addict and his wife (the main character) makes him stop going to clubs and such. I was just wondering, would it be a plot device or anything bad if he were to get angry and try to force her to satisfy his addiction (and yes I mean rape, or at least he tries to before she saves herself)?

Hi there,

I know this might be a bit of a cliché, but: it’s up to you. It sure is a difficult subject, I’m glad that someone is writing about it. I think the best tips I can give you are to find out having a sex addiction actually means, how bad it can get, what it’s like for the partner, how people feel when they are addicted to sex. Usually, it comes with a lot of shame and a lot problems, that definitely not necessarely include wanting to force someone to statisfy their addiction. I think it’s most important that you find out what a sex addiction is and what it does. And of course, keep in mind, rape is a horrifying crime to commit, a crime that should be condemned in every way. So, don’t romanticise it. If you don’t, if you use the plot twist to cause (more) problems - because it’s such an awful thing to do, it is something that shakes up your readers. 

The other tip: write the story, then read it, and ask yourself, was the story good? Did I get the emotions that I want my readers to have? Did I think it the plot twist was something bad (as in how the plot twist fits in the story, given what happens before and after)? Keep in mind, try not to romanticise the crime, but I think you figured that already. If you’re worried that it might be a cliché to something like that in: write the story, read it. If you like the story this way, think it’s how you want it, then I’m sure your readers will think the same thing.

In the end, it’s your choice what you want to write.

I hope this helps a bit?

~ Vera

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