I’m Bad at Genres

When I first started out writing, I tried to stay nice and neatly in my lane. High fantasy? Alright then, only things that Tolkien would be proud of. Paranormal romance? Fae and vampires it is. Originally posted by julielilac When I was just starting out, I didn’t realize that you could combine genres or generally…

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Writer Thoughts While Watching Mr. Robot

Okay, okay. So, hear me out. I know I’m somewhere in the realm of 2-15,000 years late with this. But I started watching Mr. Robot, and let me tell you… It’s a trip. Originally posted by patateslipanda From the in-depth analysis on corporations to the hacker-vigilante team. You don’t know who or HOW to trust…

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Writer Thoughts While Binging Good Omens

Two words. One title. A few authors that got me through my weird “too geeky to be goth but too internally fearful of being goth to show it so I guess I’m gonna try to be an awkward prep or something” teenage phase. Good Omens. Originally posted by lousolversons The love story beyond humanity and out-of-this…

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Writing for Theater (Tips)

Writing scripts for the stage or screenplays is a whole other universe outside the realm of novels. However, if you’re interested in alternative storytelling mediums, here are some tips I can give you based on my own experiences. 1. Learn the formatting. Whether you’re supposed to use Final Draft or just a whole lot of…

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I Write for Myself

There was a point in my life where I really related to John Mulaney’s comedy sketch joke that he was a chronic people pleaser. “Running for the mayor of nothing” was the line when it came to trying to make others happy. I wanted to do the same thing for the longest time. Write to…

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I Guess I’m a Hopeless Romantic

I fall in love a little every day without realizing it. I guess there’s something silly about that, something akin to being a hopeless romantic. If someone has a kind smile or a voice that reminds me of some celebrity. If they walk into the room with a swagger, a jacket slung over one shoulder…

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Ten Compliments to the Person Reading This

1. You woke up this morning and started your day, and regardless of how you started it, you’re here now. I’m happy you’re here to read this. 2. You have a wonderful laugh. 3. Somewhere, somebody is thinking about you. Even if it’s just that one person you held the door open for, you made…

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When You Just Don’t Know

Writers write with a whole string of “don’t knows” ahead of them. Don’t know how the plot’s going. Don’t know how the story’s going to end. Don’t know if anyone will like it. Don’t know if anyone will read it. Don’t know if it’s worth the effort. Don’t know what will happen because life is also…

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When Writing Doesn’t Come Easy

Writing when you’re struggling is HARD. Screw that idea that Van Gogh cutting off his ear and suffering with mental health somehow makes an artist “a genius” or better. No, it just means he felt a whole lot of pain while attempting to still, as the struggle went on, make some form of art. Art isn’t…

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A Social Media Thank You

To all the wonderful writers, readers, artists, and overall, the dreamers I’ve met across all my social media platforms. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for sharing your humor. Your love. Your well wishes, interests, passions, hopes, aspirations, art, and creativity with me. I don’t get to say thanks enough for social…

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