5 Tiny Writing Tips That Aren’t Talked About Enough (but work for me)
These are some lowkey underrated tips I’ve seen floating around writing communities — the kind that don’t get flashy attention but seriously changed how I write.
1. Put “he/she/they” at the start of the sentence less often.
Try switching up your sentence rhythm. Instead of
“She walked to the window,”
try
“The window creaked open under her touch.”
Keeps it fresh and stops the paragraph from sounding like a checklist.
2. Don’t describe everything — describe what matters.
Instead of listing every detail in a room, pick 2–3 objects that say something.
“A half-drunk mug of tea and a knife on the table”
sets a way stronger tone than
“There was a wooden table, two chairs, and a shelf.”
3. Use beats instead of dialogue tags sometimes.
Instead of:
"I'm fine," she said.
Try:
"I'm fine." She wiped her hands on her skirt.
It helps shows emotion, and movement.
4. Write your first draft like no one will ever read it.
No pressure. No perfection. Just vibes. The point of draft one is to exist. Let it be messy and weird — future you will thank you for at least something to edit.
5. When stuck, ask: “What’s the most fun thing that could happen next?”
Not logical. Not realistic. FUN. It doesn’t have to stay — but chasing excitement can blast through writer’s block and give you ideas you actually want to write.
What’s a tip that unexpectedly helped with your writing? Let me know!! 🍒
Cale being aroace is one of my dearest head canons
Both of them
Like,part of why tcf is so dear to me is because of how it showcases that love is universal in all forms.It has no romance,and for me,that’s what makes the story perfect.
Its not like I don’t enjoy romance or even Cale being shipped with various people around him,god knows how many fics I've read of tcf that are just romance focused,but there’s a comfort in knowing that the story will never go in that direction.Because it doesn’t need to.
It doesn’t need romance in its life to be loved so vividly,both by me and other people.
The idea of burning down the world for someone you love but will never be in love with,the thought of relationships that are clearly ’just friendships’ but showcasing that love so beautifully.Just as beautifully.
I am in love with tcf because of it.
Alberu or Choi han or any other person with Cale could get the same treatment of ships by people of the fandom.But those relationships themselves are built on what everyone reads.And in the end the reason why is because the bonds between all of them are so ridiculously precious,imagining them to be in love is not so far fetched.
And they do love each other.Dearly.Its a bond that’s ’just’ friendship but its so damn beautiful that you cant help but love every part of it.And the best part is,that its treated just as importantly as romantic love interests are in any other novels.
The cast of tcf.They found each other,broken and tattered,and reforged themselves into the family that most of them never had.
Platonic love.Thats what tcf is built on and i will forever treasure this story because of it.
I'm fine with others enjoying my fics, but those things I write are for me to go back and compliment for myself
It's that feeling of having the characters feel so real and just like how I imagine them with the tropes and the dynamics that I want. How could I not re-read them?
…because i’ve been reading an absurd amount of fanfic lately. send help.
Confessions At A Sushi Restaurant (T, 4,099 words)
“You win, Kagi-kun,” Hirano let out a drawn-out breath. “I’m jealous.” The vile feeling in the pits of his stomach loosened up just a little bit at the admittance.
“I knew that,” Kagiura replied, stealing a sushi from Hirano’s plate. Hirano didn’t bother to stop him.
“Then why are you even making me admit it when you already knew?” Hirano picked up a sushi with his chopsticks, staring at it before eating it.
“Because I had to be sure,” Kagiura answered as he chewed on the cucumber sushi in his mouth. “I had to know that you also felt jealous.”
Miyano’s Mother-in-Law (T, 2,793 words)
Kagiura paused for a moment, looking incredibly torn. “I’m not supposed to talk to you.”
Miyano was genuinely offended that Hirano still thought so little of him. “Mother knows best, or whatever.” He grumbled out, leaning back and crossing his arms.
“What did you just say?” Kagiura asked, clearly already knowing exactly what he meant.
“Well, Hirano acts like a mom. And—“ Miyano gasped excitedly, eyes practically sparkling as he looked up at Kagiura. “If Hirano is my mother-in-law, you’re my father-in-law.”
pin back in the grenade (M, 16,023 words)
Hirano scowls at him. “Kissing doesn’t help with concussions.”
“You don’t know that!”
Hirano huffs exasperatedly through his nostrils. “How could it possibly help?”
Kagiura peels his hands free from Hirano’s so he can take his phone out of his pocket and open up a browser. He ignores Hirano chastising him about the harmfulness of screens while he’s recovering and asks Google if kissing can help with treating concussion symptoms.
“Kissing can improve emotional well-being and comfort,” Kagiura reads smugly. “Emotional stress can make concussion symptoms worse and cause increased cortisol, which weakens the immune system.” He bats his eyelashes at Hirano and ignores his skeptical look to say, “You don’t want to increase my cortisol, do you, Taiga-san?”
new wind moving into you (T, 2,486 words)
“Hold on―you carried me bridal-style?” He gawks as if he had just met Kobe Bryant and shook him by the hand.
“How else did you expect me to carry you when you’re passed out?” Hirano demands, giving the boy a glare that held no bite.
“Like a normal person?” Kagiura suggests, trying not to visibly explode knowing that Hirano had carried him bridal-style. However, he fails to hide the increasingly rising heat spreading across his cheeks and neck.
“This is how normal people carry others!” Hirano fires back, a glint in his eyes that meant that he wouldn’t back down without a well-fought argument.
“No, this is how married couples carry each other!” Kagiura retorts, placing emphasis on the word ‘married’.
A Favor To Ask (T, 4,193 words)
Now that he thought about it, he didn’t get a chance to examine how he looked in the dress. Moving forward to the mirror, Hirano scanned himself. Even though this dress was targeted towards women, it fit him perfectly. Hirano loved wearing black clothing so it was winning in that aspect. The gold pattern was eye-catching and while he was shy about his back being exposed, he couldn’t deny that it enhanced the appeal of the dress.
Overall, he looked pretty good in it, badass even! If dresses made him look this way, maybe being a model wasn’t so bad. To be fair, it was thanks to Mikyoko’s craftsmanship that made him look this cool.
“Honestly, I wouldn’t mind becoming her model if it meant I get to dress all-“ Hirano was then startled by a voice calling out to him.
“H-Hirano-san?!”
Jersey (G, 484 words)
“If this is giving you funny ideas, maybe I shouldn’t wear your jersey anymore.”
“It’s not giving me any funny ideas,” Kagiura said, only a little defensively. He grabbed Hirano’s hand, running his thumb over the silver band on Hirano’s finger. “After all, it’s normal to share a name when you get married, right?”
Cream spilled over Hirano’s knuckles as he accidentally crushed his crepe. “Who said we’re using your name?!”
Was re-reading Albecale interactions for my fic and had this eye-opening thought:
It might be casual and unserious for Alberu and Cale, but if Deruth, Violan, Basen, Lily and the entire Henituse household (I would even go s far as to say the dukedom) ever heard Alberu curse at Cale, they would probably overthrow the kingdom.
NOT VICEVERSA! If the Henituse or even the dark elves heard Cale curse Alberu, they'd go, "Ah, typical Cale."
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