World of Fiction

Just a writer trying to fill the blank page.

[writersmayhem]

Don't think too much about the numbers. Don't worry about the words you have written, just be excited to write the next ones.

[writersmayhem]

Just a random writing question...

What do people hate the most about reading/writing intimate scenes?

Personally, I hate reading and intimate scene when there has been no buildup or foundation established between the characters. I need to feel their connection before I can enjoy the scene.

[bylrweltmann]

Sometimes, the best thing you can do for your story is sit down and write.

Do not wait for inspiration to come, for inspiration is a fickle thing.

Dedication, however, will bow to your needs.

[pinksapphire2]

☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

[writersmayhem]

Although I try to act cool, you make me lose all my composure...

[writersmayhem]

My only regret in life is that I didn't get to know you sooner

[allthingswhumpyandangsty]

ao3 turns 16 today.

reblog if you’re older than archive of our own

[writingisbestonrainydays]

high-tension romantic scenarios to get lost in

fixing each other's collar/zipper/tie/etc - getting unexpectedly close, breath catching when they realize (or their light touches burning into the other's skin)

^ also moving someone's hair out of their face/behind their ear

^ or touching someone's necklace/bracelet/watch

eye contact in a crowded room, but not exchanging any words/expressions - just looking at each other, the rest of the world going still.

^a(n unironic) wink in this situation. or an eyebrow raise, lick or bite of lips, or head tilt. there's something in the subtlety of it - like "this is between us"

pulling someone in by their belt loops??? this is so random idk

feeling the other's breath/lips ghosting their neck

any sort of whisper. anywhere. goddamn.

a long pause when someone is speaking, as though they lost their train of thought while looking at the other person

their bodies accidentally pressed together - being stuck in a small space, falling onto one another, or having to sit really close together. the pause when it's realized.

^this but they're hiding

"make me"

"i dare you"

"and if i do?"/"what will i get (if i do)?" "show/tell me what you want"

the pinky reach before holding hands for the first time

slow dancing (the hand placement, eye contact, proximity, MUSIC)

teaching the other something that involves physical contact (like holding their hands while trying to balance on a skateboard, or guiding their hands somewhere)

eye contact, waiting for one to fold

"don't do that to me" (tempting the other)

sharing earbuds - forced proximity, the vulnerability in sharing things that matter to them

i'm back!! i'm in a huge slump rn, so submit to my "ask" box if there is anything you want to see :) alsoo if you have anything to add to this list, reply to the post!! i love hearing what you guys have to say

[ariesrin]

Writing tips: He said, she said...

Readers don't tend to notice 'said', while it's there in the sentence, it doesn't give the sentence any life. It gets the job done, mostly...

Here are some options to try!

whispered / muttered / mumbled → soft or secretive

shouted / yelled / barked → anger, urgency

growled / hissed → danger, teasing, frustration

murmured / breathed → intimacy, vulnerability

snapped / barked / snapped back → irritation, defensiveness

laughed / chuckled / giggled → laughing, fun, playful or flirty

asked / questioned / queried / inquired → curiosity, questioning

demanded / insisted → authority or control

sighed / groaned → fatigue, exasperation, longing

When you're looking to replace said, think about why. You'll generally want to do this when you need the following:

when the tone of the line needs more context.

when you want to show emotion instead of telling it.

when your character’s body language, action, or expression can do the talking instead.

Take a look at the scene you're writing, is the character saying their line? Or are they yelling it? Screaming it? Are they enraged, or perhaps is their voice a broken whisper from grief?

That being said, you shouldn't always avoid using 'said.' It's easy to read in long sentences, and it keeps the focus on the dialogue rather than the rest of the scenes. That may be beneficial and a key component to parts of your story.

[iloveyou-writers]

You're no less of a writer if...

You struggle to find the motivation or energy to start writing

You don't constantly think/daydream about your writing

You don't like to talk about your writing outside of posting the writing itself

You don't like to share your writing in public settings

You don't like to reblog/share writing posts (like writers talking about what it's like to be a writer)

You have a hard time describing your writing and/or characters

You find it difficult to come up with names or plot ideas

You struggle to finish your projects

You can only work on one piece at a time

You can never focus solely on one piece at a time

You have to write in a hyperspecific setting

Your writing all "seems the same"

You have a very specific topic or setting you like to write about

You struggle to write about creative stuff and prefer to focus on actual nonfiction topics/events

You don't like to write fiction

You only write one genre

You aren't good at describing things in your writing

Writing certain types of scenes leaves you unable to continue the story

Most of your characters have a lot of similarites

You looooove to write fanfiction

You only write fanfiction

Serious topics are difficult for you to write

Fluff is difficult for you to write

Silly or witty comedy is difficult for you to write

No matter what your struggle is, remember that you are a writer. Every writer excels in being them. If you wish to broaden your horizons, you may have to deal with the fact you may not be good at writing the new topic, genre, etc for a while but there is nothing wrong with that. Keep pushing yourself and you will get better with practice.

Keep up the amazing work you do, writers! ❤️

[emotionalwords]

[writersmayhem]

*punches them in the face* "Sorry, I thought it was well deserved."

"Don't worry. It's how people normally greet me."

[shotgvnfreak-deactivated2026052]

writer culture is having an awesome plot idea or coming up with an entire character arc but being unable to write it down because IM FUCKING BUSY

[writersmayhem]

A Romance Novel pet peeve of mine:

Why do authors introduce the relationship between two characters through sexual desire?

Like, is it really that hard to believe that two people might just like spending time together with no sexual feelings involved? Two people, spending time together, just because they like each other's company.

Why is that such a hard thing to write about? Can a man and a woman only like each other's company when there's sex involved?

If that's the case, then I feel really worried about our generation, especially as a demisexual writer myself...

[writersmayhem]

Useful Writing Tips #1

Don’t use adverbs. If you write a sentence with an adverb, try writing it again, with the same meaning, just without the adverb.

You have no idea how much better your writing will become.

Adverbs are for YA, not Adult Fiction.

[writersmayhem]

Loving you is driving me crazy. So why can't I stop?

[writersmayhem]

When it comes to you, i have never doubted

[writersmayhem]

Nothing about you has ever been fake. You are the realest thing in my life, and it kills me that you can't see that too.