After yesterday's little break I'm back to it, diving headfirst into writing the lethal fantasy tournament of my upcoming book, Thirteen Down. How's your writing going today?
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A red and black book with silver text that reads "The Tattoo Dictionary by Trent Aitken-Smith" below the title are five images, a spade, a dagger, a bird, a nautical star and a compass.
Trying to differentiate some of my characters. I might give some of them tattoos, but if that wouldn't work on them (e.g. the thick scaled dragonborn necromancer) I'm thinking scarification. Does your MC have body art?
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How do you usually write? Do you prefer to work in solitude? Maybe you like having someone nearby to exchange ideas with. I tend to write under the watchful gaze of my trusty officemate, who often demands pets.
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A fantasy ttrpg rule book that is open to a page marked 'Magical Items Chapter Eight'. The page features a sketch titled 'Construction of a Rod' and details the components and assembly of the item.
My WIP, Thirteen Down, frequently changes POVs, showing the various ways the characters perceive the world around them. E.g. The artificer views the world as blueprints and components. How does your MC see the world?
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It's quiz night with my local writing community tonight, and there were lots of questions about authors. Glad I got most of my writing done earlier in the day. Do you have a writing community where you are?
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My upcoming book, Thirteen Down, takes place in a D&D setting where Orcs and Orog (the underdark Orc variant, not the Orc-Ogre crossbreed) are present. Which franchise has most affected the way you visualize orcs?
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I am changing the standard religious profanities in my book to more fantasy appropriate terms by drawing from the D&D pantheon. What do you think they might swear like using dieties like Gruumsh or Lolth in their terms?
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As my upcoming book 'Thirteen Down' takes place in a D&D type setting there will definitely be tavern scenes. I wonder if characters' species might affect drink choice. Would cat-like Tabaxi prefer cream based drinks?
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It's the first snow of the year here and to me it definitely looks like the kind of day to stay in and work on my upcoming book 'Thirteen Down'. What is your perfect reading/writing weather?
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Back to writing today. I don't believe in plot armour, in 'Thirteen Down' everyone is fair game. I also try to focus on all the characters equally to mask the MC amongst the crowd. Do you use plot armour while writing?
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One of the characters in my upcoming book, Thirteen Down, is an Artificer. I'm having to study the class, as they are not one I have used while playing #Dungeons&Dragons. Is there anything you've had to study as a writer?
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I've begun to think of covers for my book. Here is one of the stranger covers in my collection. It was a gift from a friend who decided to get it for me after looking the unique art. Do you judge books by their covers?
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Its my day off, which usually means editing and energy drinks. Do you follow a schedule for writing or are you more intuitive?
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Naming characters is always a challenge. Sometimes, I go with classic literature, baby name books, or even a name generator. I have also swapped letters in foods to create odd new names. How do you name characters?
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I've been offline for a bit, dealing with some writer's block. I find the best way to fight it is literally. I box. How do you deal with your writer's block?
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Sometimes, I feel like an anomaly in the writing community. Many authors I know seem to run on coffee, but I really don't like the stuff. What are some writing stereotypes you fall into or defy?
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Bought a new book today. I'm not much of a comic fan, but I have a hard time passing up a death tournament, especially since I am writing one in my upcoming book, Thirteen Down. What is a trope that you really enjoy reading?
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Trying to get some editing done today; "trying" is the key word here. What are some difficulties you face while writing?
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Maybe it's because I'm writing a book that is mainly set in the Underdark, but when I saw this pendant, I automatically thought of Drow. Does the MC of your #wip have any iconic accessories?
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It's harsh, but a relatable one is I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jenette McCurdy 💀 nothing more accurate
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"That" - Better too short than decaying into bad editing and dropped plots LOOKING AT YOU SIMON SNOW
(One of the most DISAPPOINTING ends to a trilogy ughhhh)
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you know a book isn’t working for you when you find yourself staring into space rather than reading😬 I don’t dnf arcs but I’m struggling with this one
#qotd which book(s) was this for you?
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What are you reading for #transreadathon next week?
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Here's just a FEW of our Trans Femme favs (No you can't make us choose 🩵🩷🤍)
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"Pride and Prejudice" - specifically the BBC 1995 miniseries
Feel better soon!
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Good evening #booksky💙📚 I'm overstimmed af today. What's your favorite wind down activity when you're overstimmed? #bookqotd
Absolutely - The anticipation is part of the fun!
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Good Morning #Booksky📚💙 What's are your favorite Queer Stories by BIPOC Authors? Mine's definitely gotta be Where Sleeping Girls Lie. #bookqotd
Good morning #Booksky📚💙 I'm currently indecisive between what book I want to take to work to read on shift. How do you guys decide between your next reads? #bookqotd
Solo- We read fast and mostly audiobooks.
THEN we pester our spouse and friends to read the best ones!
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