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Anyone who wants to write, can. It isn't an arcane art. You don't have to be born with a particular skill set. You just think in a quiet place, come up with something you want to say, then put it down on paper somehow. The more you do it, the better you will be. That's it.
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My little baby girl wife and her little nose <3 (She’s a fucking murderer who has killed hundreds)
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In bigger letters for those in the back:
As a critiquer, your job is not to “make this piece of writing better” but to understand what the writer wants to achieve and help them to achieve it
Applies beyond writing as well.
Also applies to editing. I was recently talking to another writer whose editor (at a publisher) almost destroyed her desire to keep writing. Writers, know the signs of a shitty editor versus one who actually wants to help you achieve your vision, and don’t be afraid to ask for a different one. (Or fire a bad one if you’re indy.)
And this is also the crux of don’t comment with critique on fanfiction unless asked for. Because you do not know what the writer wants out of their writing, and you do not want to kill people’s motivation to write.
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From the bottom of my heart I hope 2024 is a better mental health year for everyone
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You know, sex is great and all but having someone who is fun to go grocery shopping with? That's top tier right there.
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She-Who-Fights-And-Writes FAQ + Complete List of Writing Resources
Please refer to this page before sending any asks, please!
I will answer questions about:
- Characters
- Plotting
- POV
- Setting
- Tropes
- Fanfiction
- Genres
- Getting Started
- And more!!!!
I will NOT answer questions about:
- Things that are already on this list
- The publishing/editing industry (primarily because I’m unqualified)
- Children’s fiction and Nonfiction (Same reason as above)
- Hyper-specific details of your WIP; I can’t tell you how to write your own story.
- “Does ____ sound like a good idea?”
- Anything that can be figured out with a quick Google search (i.e. how fast can cheetahs run, how long does it take to get a license, etc.)
- Asking me to reblog your post, give you a shout-out, etc. This blog is just for writing content only and will remain ad-free.
- Asking me to read/edit your story for free. I’m a college student with a very busy life who also has her own writing projects to worry about, and cannot put time aside to edit someone’s work for no cost at all. Refer to my commissions page, please!
- Sorry, but I am quite rigid about these rules!
This is just a compilation of the questions I get a lot or I think I answered pretty well, so if you need anything else feel free to check out my #answering asks tag!
I’ve also included some posts from other blogs/sources as well because I feel as though they can explain it much better than I ever could!
Once Upon A Time (Starting)
- How to Get Into Writing Fiction
- How to Outline
- Plotting for Pansters and Pantsing for Plotters
- How to Write In Certain Tenses
- How to Overcome Writer’s Block
- How to Write Consistently
- How to Improve Your Writing
- How to Expand Your Vocabulary and Utilize English Idioms/Figures of Speech
- Is Your Story Better as a Fanfic or an Original Work?
Structuring
- How to Write a Scene (Source: Jerry Jenkins)
- How to Write a Sub-Plot
- How to Write a Flashback
- How to Make Your Story Longer (Feat. a helpful reblog from @romancingthebook)
- How to Fix Your Filler Scenes
- How to Cut back Filler Words (For People Looking to Reduce Their Word Count!)
- How to End Your Story (Source: Now Novel)
POV Tips
- How to Choose Which POV to Use (Source @evans-writing)
- How to Write First Person POV
- How to Write Switching POVs in Fanfiction
Genres + Setting
- How to Write About Medieval Europe
- How to Write About Mid-Nineteenth/Early Twentieth Century America
- How to Write About School
- How to Write an Apocalypse
- How to Write Gangster/Mafia Fiction
- How to Write Humor
- How to Make Your Story Less Sad
- How to Make Your Story Scarier
Stuff Happens (Plot)
- How to Write Character Death
- How to Fake a Character’s Death
- How to Write Character’s Planning/An Explanation of an In-Story Plan
- How to Write a Fight Scene
- How to Write Magic
- How to Write Missing Person’s Reports
- How to Write Pain
- How to Write Regret
- Subverting Common Fanfiction AUs and Plot Ideas
- Fantasy AU Ideas
Descriptions + Dialogue
- How to Write Arguments
- How to Write Dialogue
- How to Write Humor
- How to Write a Smooth, Rhythmic Narrative
- How to Avoid Purple Prose (Source: WikiHow)
- How to Balance Description and Dialogue
- Prologues and Info Dumping
- Master List of Speech Tags
Characters (Who you will inevitably wind up torturing)
- When to Change Your Character’s Name
- Ways To Tell if Your Characters are Too Similar (How To Cut Characters)
- How to Describe Bodies
- How to Describe Clothing
- How to Write Characters Who Are Different From You
- How to Write Close Platonic Relationships
- How to Write Complex Characters
- How to Write (Good) Female Characters
- How to Write a Good Monarch/Ruler
- How to Write a Villain
- How to Write a Villain Redemption Arc
- Villain Motivations
- How to Write Young Children and Babies
- How to Write Siblings
- How to Write a Drunk Character (For people who can’t/prefer not to drink)
Love Stuff
- How to Write Romance
- How to Write Falling In Love
- How to Write a Love Triangle
- How to Write Enemies to Friends to Lovers
- How to Write Healthy Relationships
- How to Write Long Distance Relationships
- How to Write Non-Explicit Sex Scenes
- How to Write Teasing in a Romantic Relationship
- How to Write Toxic Relationships
- Reasons for Divorce
Fantastic Beasts (And How to Write Them)
- How to Write Shape-shifters
- How to Write Characters With Wings
- How to Write Angels (A History of Angelic Lore)
- How to Write Characters with Tails
- How to Write Zombies
- How to Write Gods, Goddesses, and Deities
- How to Write Animals in Battle
- How to Write a Hive Mind
Diversity
I am a white, neurotypical, cisgender woman and shouldn’t give you any advice but to DEFINITELY include diversity! Here are some great blogs for you to follow!
- @writingwithcolor
- @yourbookcouldbegayer
- @scriptautistic
- @actuallyblind
- @cripplecharacters
- Writing Deaf of Hard of Hearing Characters
Miscellaneous
- How to Become a Writing Advice Blog
- How to Write Constructive Criticism
- Books You Should Get As a Writer
- Writing Memes
Writing Playlists
- Maddy’s Favorite Instrumental Songs
- Maddy’s Ultimate Instrumental Playlist
- you’re a haggard adventurer discovering worlds beyond your wildest dreams
- you’re a hero who’s just lost everything
- you’re a scholar searching for the secrets of the universe
- you’re a villain plotting to take over the world
- you’re an ancient god
- you’re falling in love
- you’re fighting the final battle
- you’re having a tea party
- you’re in a chase scene
- you’re in the medieval times
- you’re in your childhood room. The door is open a crack. Your family is talking downstairs.
My Book
I’m currently working on a novel titled Wings of Faith, and often post content such as art, aesthetics, and writing updates!
Summary:
Humans are nothing if not imaginative creatures. They tell tales of being watched over by invisible guardians, of bearing witness to divine messengers descending from the sky in a blaze of fire. Snowy wings, flaming swords, haloes and harps…you know, all the classic bullshit.
“Be not afraid!” they write these creatures saying, since humans like to comfort themselves with the notion that their celestial shepherds are merciful. But mercy, even for such “angels” that are so often painted and prayed about, is a luxury that only those with enough life left in them can afford.
(OR a jaded one-winged angel must team up with a ragtag band of demons to escape from Hell)
My Art Blog
Here’s the blog that I post all of my art on, including Wings of Faith content, art wips, fandom content, and original work! Feel free to check it out here!
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everything i do i do with playful and bisexual intent
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book 1: air chapter 1: welcome to republic city
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I think if a studio exec says they want to force you to starve to death so you’ll be made to accept garbage wages, you should crush them in a hydraulic press incredibly slowly
Like the fact that rich people have gotten to the point where they think they can just be like “oh yeah I’m literally trying to kill you” without fear of repercussions is beyond infuriating. They need to know what it feels like to be beaten to death by hammers.
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43 character motivations for your fictional characters
- To protect their loved ones.
- To avenge the death of a loved one.
- To save the world/town/community.
- To find a lost loved one.
- To solve a mystery.
- To right a wrong.
- To achieve a personal goal.
- To gain power or influence.
- To find their purpose in life.
- To overcome a fear or obstacle.
- To learn to trust again.
- To forgive themselves or someone else.
- To find love or companionship.
- To start a new life.
- To leave a legacy behind.
- To make a difference in the world.
- To simply survive.
- To gain revenge.
- To seek power.
- To find redemption.
- To follow their dreams.
- To escape their past.
- To find their true self.
- To connect with something larger than themselves.
- To understand the world around them.
- To experience something new.
- To simply have fun.
- To make a mistake.
- To learn from their mistakes.
- To grow as a person.
- To become the best version of themselves.
- To help others.
- To make a difference in the world.
- To leave a legacy behind.
- To be remembered.
- To be loved.
- To be happy.
- To find peace.
- To find hope.
- To overcome despair.
- To survive.
- To thrive.
- To live.
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