#advice

[writingblus]

i dont "go on walks," i dont "use character sheets" and i dont "plot before writing," i raw dog it, and if it doesnt flow, I FUCKING CRY.

[meanbossart]

I included this in today's patreon post as an encouraging little art joke, but on second-thought I think it should be preached to the masses.

[theinternetarchive]

Anne Lamott, Bird By Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life North American; United States, pub. 1994

[yipyipallyall]

[helpful-writing-tips]

if you're trying to get into the head of your story's antagonist, try writing an "Am I the Asshole" reddit post from their perspective, explaining their problems and their plans for solving them. Let the voice and logic come through.

[13lizardsinatrenchcoat]

Hello friends, some places are going to get snow that aren't very used to snow. As a result, emergency rooms are probably going to see an increase in heart attacks due to people shoveling snow (we call certain snowfalls widowmakers for a reason!).

If you and your loved ones don't want to experience this, please be sure to gently warm yourselves up (exercise wise, although clothing wise is good to) before shoveling any snow. Learn the signs of a heart attack and listen to your bodies!

A freshly shoveled driveway is nice, but living is even nicer.

[believee]

You’re all special ✨