I put my own spin on it to the point where it’s completely different, but it was helpful to get me started.This is a way to get inspiration without copying other writers."
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"This is going to sound insane, but...try looking at Reddit true stories [for inspiration]...today I looked up “horrible roommate stories” and it gave me inspiration for something completely different...
Writing aliens but worried they feel...well, alien? The secret to relatable sci-fi characters isn't in their differences, but in what they share with us. #AskNovlr
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Need some inspiration to get you started on your next worldbuilding project? We've got you covered with these five worldbuilding exercises to help you shape your story and its setting. #worldbuilding
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"Determination not to give in, and the sense of an impending shape keep one at it more than anything."
— Virginia Woolf
💻 Write a conversation where both people are lying. Focus on the behaviour and body language they display at different levels of deception.
#writingprompt
#writingtip courtesy of idontwannafilloutajobapplication on Tumblr.
"If you ever have writers block or are just struggling to write a scene, give yourself a time limit!
Personally, whenever a scene giving me a lot of trouble, I set a fifteen minute timer to write it. That way, you get out the most important parts and can work from there!"
The challenge of fanfiction is getting your characters right. Readers have watched, read, and fallen in love with them through their own experiences, so you need to do them justice. Today, we look at how to get into an existing character's head. #AskNovlr
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Staring at a blank page, waiting for inspiration? Stop waiting and start writing with these tips for overcoming writer’s block. #writingtips
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You had me at Tiramisu
“What obsesses a writer starting out on a lifetime's work is the panic-stricken search for a voice of his own.”
— John Mortimer
💻 Write about a meal so vividly that the reader can taste it. Try and use all the senses to cover everything from smell to texture to practice showing, not telling.
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It’s almost like a switch in my brain, like, “Ohp, we’re listening to this playlist? Time to work on its associated WIP.”"
Thank you phoenixofthegreenwood on Tumblr for today's tip! And if you want something to inspire your next project, search for Novlr on Spotify for some curated playlists.
"Can we just talk about how much music helps with writing? Don’t know if I’m the only one, but I’ll often have curated playlists with a certain “vibe” of my works and listen to those playlist to help motivate me..."
A novel isn't a bloated short story, t's a different art form. Today, we look at how to expand your favourite story (and whether or not you should). #AskNovlr
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The best settings are the ones that readers will get lost in. So how can you craft the perfect story setting? Let's find out! #worldbuilding
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“As a child I’d run into Wilde’s witticism ‘The only true talent is precociousness.’”
—Samuel R. Delany
💻 Write about the same theme (e.g., freedom, loyalty, identity) in two contrasting ways. Read both back, and pay careful attention to how that contrast changes the tone.
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...Sometimes an idea just needs a subtle change to come together, but you’ll never know if you don't try it out. It's a hard less on to learn, but a good habit to build."
Today's #writingtip comes from pamelakd on Threads!
"Sometimes you just need to restart whatever you're writing. You can’t force a square peg into a round hole, so if something really isn’t working, it’s totally okay to start again with a new outlook....
Too many ideas can be just as paralysing as too few. If you've ever been stuck between multiple story directions, unable to commit to any of them, then this one's for you.
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“I like how writing can take you off for a jaunt in your head and then set you back down in the chair where you've been all along.”
— Georgann Low
💻 Write a high-action scene using short, punchy sentences. Rewrite the same scene using only long sentences. Then, compare the reading experience.
Take notes on how each version hits, and take what you notice to rewrite the scene once more using a combination of the two to make it more impactful.
Thank you to oldervine on Tumblr for the #writingtip!
"Fanfic is a great way to practice self-indulgence while writing. It doesn’t even have to be good, it just exists purely for your pleasure, be a little freak about it. Worry about quality and what other people think for works you intend to publish in a formal setting."
Nobody warned me that inventing a fantasy government would mean spending hours deciding what to call a mid-level bureaucrat. If you've been there, this one's for you:
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Not all editing is the same. From developmental edits to proofreading, each stage helps shape your manuscript in a different way. Find out which type of editing your book actually needs. #writingtips
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Nobody reads a mystery to get to the middle. They read it to get to the end. If it’s a letdown, they won’t buy any more. The first page sells that book. The last page sells your next book.
— Mickey Spillane