Writing culture is going "how do I show this person my work without actually showing it to them?"
I have learned over time to never give your characters placeholder names while creating them because while developing them you will absolutely get attached to the name to the point you don’t want to change it and ur epic character will be stuck with the dumbass name forever became it means too much to you
The real measure of a writer is what oddly specific tropes show up constantly in their work and make you question What Happened
my favorite genre of fictional character is like "i am terrifying to almost everyone, i'm very good at killing, i can endure anything, i've become exceptionally good at playing into my reputation, and if you try to give me positive social interaction i will react with confusion and cower in a corner like an abused animal. and i may try to shoot you. but there is also a chance i may imprint on you like a feral dog receiving its first loving touch! good luck."
For old times sake is actually such a heartbreaking and beautiful sentiment. Like, let’s do it for the love that used to be here. It is reason enough.
you ever hear a new song and immediately go “oooh the fake scenarios in my head are gonna love this”
As you write, you will naturally improve. Do not wait until you think you are good enough to start. You are always good enough to start improving.
R. - They/Them - Queer SF/F/Romance writer - Carrd with social media links.Avid fan of anything gay. This is my writing journal.
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