#writingproblems

[brainstreams]

Me: I’m going to write 2,000 words today.

Also me: spends 3 hours naming my character’s pet hamster.

[writerswritecompany]

Suggested reading: The Passive Voice Explained – Plus An Infographic

[tiffequill]

Writerblr, Check this out

Writerblr, I’m doing a little experiment

I’ve been in full editor/β-reader brain lately, and honestly? I love seeing the early chaos of someone’s story the raw character mess, the unhinged dialogue, the “I swear this will make sense later” plot threads.

So for fun, I’m offering something:

I’m beta-reading the first two chapters of people’s WIPs for free. No pressure, I just really enjoy getting a peek into new worlds and giving helpful, gentle feedback.

If you’re working on a book right now and want: - a fresh pair of eyes - thoughts on pacing, clarity, or character voice -someone who actually enjoys early-draft chaos

…drop a little about your WIP in the notes or reblog with your genre! If it vibes, I’ll hop into your DMs.

Let’s make this a writerblr story-sharing moment. Show me what you’re building.

[heldbybarnes]

my toxic trait?

realizing i start 80% of my fics with "it started with..." like yeah bestie, we get it. it started. calm down. what is this, a hallmark movie? a 2003 voiceover romcom? a documentary about your villain origin story?? me @ me: pick another phrase. also me: "it started with a glance..." 😭🔫

[fataviola]

My girlfriend explaining to me that a first draft doesn't have to be perfect.

[elvenfforestydd]

Spends the afternoon googling different kinds of gags, their efficiency, and their history.

Hastily goggles "Writing Tips" so that They don't think I'm planning a kidnapping.

[talialoveswriting]

When you write a detailed outline for your book, only to have to abandon it halfway through because your characters went off script and changed the entire plot

[ghostineee]

that moment when you want to write about a show/movie you watched but nobody about knows it.

*I’m looking at you Final Space.*