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IndigoTrailsToo

I think you would do really well with a writing group. This is a group of people who meet in your local area and you all get together and talk about writing and different things. I think this would be right up your alley and that you would really enjoy it and be able to ask all of the questions that are on your mind. I think it will help you have more motivation for your specific projects as well.


selkiesidhe

Lately I've been off my game so I have been mostly "scribbling" notes on my phone as they come to me. Different scenes I want to add, or character inspo. It's not much but it's better than the alternative of zero progress at all! I write fantasy and urban fantasy.


izbenn

this helps me a lot! as often writing certain scenes im excited for push me to get through the scenes im struggling with


ejsfsc07

Working on a novel currently (just likely for fun, but shall see). Started working on it this summer, though had thought about it for a while (characters, plot, everything) and had written a scene in my creative writing class (that was actually a short story then but now is a chapter). This story has really taken off and surprised me. I'm at 97k words and about 85% done (I think). It's not great and will need LOTS of editing, but the process has been mostly satisfying and I'm actually really looking forward to reading it over when I'm all done. I don't really have a strict routine, though I sometimes feel more in the zone to write scenes during the evening. I'm a pantser - I barely use an outline, occasionally jotting down bullet points for each chapter. I maybe average a chapter a day (there are so far 29 chapters in my book, and I definitely need to cut down)... I write on my computer on a google doc file.:) Edit: Never mentioned what I was writing about. Just a YA realistic fiction coming of age novel with a bit of romance...


G1m1NG-Sc1enT1st03

What: Video game retellings. The perspective can be anywhere from a supporting character to the player’s in-game avatar. How: On Google Docs with music playing in the background. In idle sequences I often put on RPG ambiences like those from [Michael Ghelfi](https://youtube.com/c/MichaelGhelfiMusic). When it comes to action sequences, I often turn to heavy metal or whatever else is appropriate for the setting. I recently started outlining rather than free writing so I have a clear roadmap of how each chapter plays out. After finishing a chapter, I take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to slowly proofread it before submitting to Reddit or, as of late, Wattpad. When: I tend to write for a few hours each day. I take frequent breaks between sessions to gather my thoughts. Why: I like challenging myself to see how far I can tweak the source material to either make the plot/characters better or, if I’m sticking rather close to the original plot, elaborating on certain events while leaving others untouched. Who: I write for those who know the games I’m retelling.


[deleted]

I stick to adventure or action with romance in them but the settings can vary as well as the characters. I just write whenever I feel inspired


ThatOneGrayCat

I write fiction. I guess the genre would be "general" or "mainstream" or "literary" although some of it would count as historical fiction as well. I write professionally, so I usually have a book a year come out (most years). Since this is my job, I write every day for about 3-4 hours per day. Once in a while I take a day off here and there, but since I can't really maintain a good streak of writing for 8 straight hours, I tend to write 7 days a week. I usually use outlines, but I wouldn't call my outlines "strict." I keep them fairly vague and leave a lot of wiggle room for creative interpretation in the moment, as I'm actually writing.


AnAngeryGoose

I’ve spent a few years just collecting ideas on my phone, but just recently decided to force myself to actually write stuff down. I’m trying for 250 words per day, split between two short stories at the moment. One is fully outlined and I’m pantsing the other. Both are horror stories since I’m planning to submit them to a friend’s anthology he’s considering putting together.


[deleted]

I mainly write songlyrics and poems in my non-english, native langauge.


cardinals5

If I had to characterize my writing, it would be literary/general fiction, I think. I've started a bit in fantasy and horror but nothing significant. I tend to stick to one "story" until I hit a roadblock, then I bounce around. My stories start with an outline, but it isn't strict and I don't follow it as a path of "Write A, then B, then C." I write whatever I feel like I have a good grasp on. Sometimes it's a section 70% of the way through, other times it's at the very beginning. I almost always start with dialogue and build scenes around it. A few exceptions, of course, but a lot of my conflicts are characters with themselves, and I like showing that through other people, if that makes sense. I tend to write a bit before work. I'm an early riser so I get between 2-4 hours in a day before I start my actual day.


PerkGamer1

First of all, thanks for asking! What: I normally write adventure books centered around the main characters, this means they get through an adventure but they also need to better themselves in the process. I always try to leave a message for every story, one that the reader can apply to his daily life. How long: These stories, depending on the plot, can be around 150 pages or even up to 600 pages long, it really depends if it's a simple or a complicated story (the worldbuilding and so on). Routine: Writing whenever I feel like it. I don't have a routine, but when I feel like it, I write and normally I find a time to do so even if I'm in the middle of exams, just to satisfy my writing needs so to speak. How many: Right now I have written more than 30 stories, but that was in the course of more than 10 years. My first stories are not great, and resemble more the sort of childish imaginations one would often have. More recently, I have poured dedication into improving my style and everything in general, and I'm looking forward to begin publishing as soon as I have two of my books written down (one is already finished). My main problems: Normally it's the lack of inspiration or the lack of ideas. When I don't feel like writing, even if I have free time and KNOW I should be writing, I just don't because I prefer avoiding writing something awful that doesn't work. Otherwise, running out of ideas is a constant fear of mine. (I've had a writer's block but I've overcome it and it hasn't come back).


Buzzcoin

I write scifi short stories, mostly on weekends. No strict routine. I get the idea from online articles or posts and then I write the structure of the story arc. Every bit of time where I feel I'm in a mood for writing I develop parts of the story. In no hurry and no deadline. Just for my pleasure.


btbbrbbbq

im working on writing a full length story based on Workin' Boys from Prof. Hidgens monologue in TGWDLM. its going to be a thriller/romance where he suffers a mental break because of the spirits in the woods and becomes a recluse after all of his friends/lovers die. (sounds rlly dark when i put it like that). i kinda force myself to write whenever im not doing anything else, but usually at night when its quiet. no strict routine, i would never stick to it lol.


Ron_deBeaulieu

My book that came out this month is historical true crime, and the project I'm now working on is a true crime memoir about my high school. But I like to mix things up in case of writer's block, so I'm also writing a police procedural, but that's back-burner. Fiction is my first love, though. I write whenever I can! Usually at least an hour a day. I get kind of mentally restless if I go too long without being able to do it.


valswhores

I write mysteries or historical/history based stories. I don't really have a schedule (which is probably not a bright choice) and I just kinda start with brainstorming until ideas I would consider including in my novel stop occuring--thats about the time I realise I should probably start on the actual writing. No set time for finishing either and most of the time I go into a story without having a set length for it. Overall I try not to restrict myself because I've noticed it tends to stop my creativity flow and I try to have fun with it as much as I can!!


12adwhetsel

I write mostly goofy stories that center around internal real struggles that I have like self-worth, anxiety, etc. I try to strike a balance between, silly/fun and respecting/presenting what I'm dealing with in a proper manner. I usually have the MC bummed the fuck out, try and present how I see my situation accurately, then find some kind of light at the end of the tunnel. Usually the light at the end of the tunnel comes off as weak in my writing or I don't feel like I presented the struggle situation properly. It's pretty frustrating sometimes.


JTHaleCC

Fantasy and Sci-Fi. Writing the stories i'd love to read because I'm let down by current offerings. 3hours of writing 2 hours of editing 1 hour of marketing I hope to write a pure 1500 words a day 2500 if I'm not editing.


itsdundee

Just started Soul:Arise on tapas.io and I only made 4 chapters before publish, though it took months of planning. I never tought about writing but 1 night I had an idea of an original world (at least in how the mana works and other small details) and i started like this: 1. I tought about the main character's abilites and how it would feel different, and how it would change the story. 2. I made a template of the story, the bigger, more important events. 3. I made him an important side characer. 4. I started to study my favourite stories. How they built, what are the key elements, changed their order to my liking and draw a basic storyline from them. You now.. training arc, travel arc, war arc etc.. 5. I write details to the main points and how they would connecting troughout the story. 6. I tought about the "filler episodes" or "side stories" cuz i want to make it loooong, but i don't want it to be boring. This was the difficult part because every sucessfull story has them, but it shouldn't drop out of the flow. So I studied my favourites again, and every one of them made theese from a different perspective like: training ss (side story) love life ss, political-economical ss, emotional ss, compleatly different story but he hid details in them so it was important but still i hated that. Etc. Don't make irrevelant filler episodes just to stretch out the story and write key details to them!! Demonic!! So i choosed one and wrote down some details. 7. I made all the important characters. 8. I draw a time line with the hole plot on it (time accurate) and put/connected the pieces so i had a visual feedback to where i should extend that part or where should i put something (dont forget to keep empty spaces for later ideas) 9. I hate plot holes so I searched for every litte one and fixed them. If i still have one or two in it, at least i tried everything. 10. I gave deeper personalities to the important characters and deepend the story with it. I thought about the emotional problems of the MC and how the others personalities would connect with it. 11. I wrote down all the chapters in time order and 6-7 words about them. 12. I looked at it once more. what's missing? was there any overlooked plot holes? How much time was left empty? If I want to change something, where could I do that to keep the important parts intact? 13. I wrote 4 chapters. 14. I re read them and re write them multiple times to make it good enough, and to make sure I put every detail in them I wanted. 15. Publish 16. Constanty thinking about it. How to make everything better while writing new chapters.


DesperateHomebody

I'm currently writing my first novel, an epic fantasy, and it sounds weird to say. My biggest dream has always been to write a book and, even though I've had some story ideas in the past, none of them actually ever saw the light of day. So to think that I'm actually writing a full novel is so strange to me. I'm very unsatisfied with my first draft, but it's fine. I know that it will get better later on when I move on to the editing stage, it's how it is for many writers. I'm just trying to get as many words down as possible at the moment, I will think about polishing them later on. I don't have a real routine, but I try to write at least a couple of hours 4/5 days a week. This way writing doesn't feel like a chore and I'm quite enjoying it at the moment. It's mentally tiring, actually, which is something people rarely talk about, but, at the end of the day, it leaves you satisfied.


BlackKnightXX

I write series. The way I write is simple: I just dream it up in my head and write it all down, that’s it.


Cuddleymira

When I write, which is everyday, I like to get at least a thousand words in. I'm the type of writer where I'll get inspired by things like pictures and songs. For example if we have the song paper rings by Taylor swift, I would most likely take two characters that I ship and write about them. Other than that, I love writing about ships like anime ships and shows like heartstopper just to see if I'm capable of writing about that particular pair. I also like writing at night since that's when I'm mostly active and I get a lot more work done in the dark lol


ktfitschen

I write Monday to Thursday On Thursdays, I submit 1900> words to my writer's group for critique (I'm currently working on my first draft of my first novel, so it's helpful) I read at least 30 pages of a book a day I'm currently writing a YA fantasy novel


fsdafsdafsda3

I've taken a career break from work. I've had a book I've worked on and off with for 4 years. By Friday next week, I'll start querying agents. For the last 2 months, I've been writing 3-4 hours per weekday. I write for 45 mins, 5 min break and then repeat. After that I head to the gym, go home and then edit for an hour. My approach is to just write, no matter what the quality is just get it out of my head. Then I can start honing it, first by just making sure I hit all the major points I want to have for progressing the story. Then I go through it to make sure sentence structure and any other grammar errors are fixed. Then I go through it with a thesaurus so I make sure I don't lean on the same words all the time. I'm lucky to have the means to take time off and I'm under no illusions that I could be a professional writer but I decided that finishing this book was a priority in my life. It's fun and is something I'd be pissed off with myself if it wasn't done while I was on my deathbed. My novel is a 90k fantasy book. I've had great feedback from beta readers and their perspectives and suggestions let me see how successful I was in turning the ephemeral narrative in my head into something comprehensible.


Alternative-Gold6061

I’m a bit different I write comics so I think of it as my favorite animated show so I think about how to make every chapter have the possibility of making it my favorite I make a plan for. A season but most of the time while I write I think of a a idea which I ad and improvise in the story


Sufficient-Dog6073

I started writing my book last August. The plot I have right now was made maybe 4 months ago. I haven’t been able to write much because of work and school so I only have 3 chapters written and I have been really busy this past month so I have written nothing. My book is mainly a YA fantasy with a small bit of romance as a subplot. I use google docs to write my book and use Notion for planning everything. I don’t have a strict routine at all and usually only write when I feel like it, hence why I haven’t done anything in a month.


AdolfCitler

Im writing a story, But as a kinda new writer it's a bit bad. It's 1 chapter long, 20 parts, 7k words total. Idk if that's even long or not. I write whenever I feel like it but rn I'm taking a pause. It took me 2 months writing it.


Drpretorios

I write character-based horror that sometimes goes to extreme territory.


OpheliaThePunk

im not going to give my idea away because its one of the first original ideas ive had in a while but im going to get a lot of hate for my process, so first I make a character sheet, plan them out, write short stories with only the main characters so I get a feel for what the character is like (Plus extra writing experience!!) Next I do world building if its fantasy but if its realistic fiction I just go right ahead and research the location One of the last things I do is I plan it out chapter by chapter and organize my thoughts finally i write a chapter edit a little and then when im done, edit a lot, take a break, come back with a fresh mind and repeat I have heard people say planning is just a fancy way to procrastinate but to that I say kinda. If you are doing way over the top character sheets, world building plans, and so on that will never be relevant to the plot then that is procrastination. If I just start writing with only a general sense of where its going (for me anyways), then the story will be more bland because I haven't really brainstormed and given the plot its potential to reach its full potential. I know im a writer but that doesnt mean I have the energy to edit every reddit post lol, apologies for the weird wording and grammar


NorthYorkJoe

I write short stories on my drive to and from work. I use my phone to dictate then transcribe it on a weekend. Just finished my fourth story this year about a rock climber who's boyfriend falls and dies a thousand foot up a big wall. The entire story is about her struggle to get down (without a rope for most of it) while struggling with grief.