Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #35 I don't accept notes, except for the good ones. It's just a shame I have to analyze them first to figure out which ones are which. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Good feedback is gold. Learn what it looks like so you can keep it and let the rest go.

You can start here, if you'd like: Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen - A Visual Summary
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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #34 End every chapter on a cliffhanger? I’m exhausted just thinking about it, and I bet the reader would be too. I’ll just sprinkle them like… sprinkles!

Two in one day!

If you build every chapter into a cliffhanger, you might eventually fall off the edge.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #33 Every book needs romance? Perhaps not. However, if you add one in, let it enhance the plot, not replace it entirely. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams

Not every book needs a romance, unless it’s literally a romance. But I still like to have my cake and eat it too. And sometimes I don't want any dessert at all.

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Trying the social media video style for #IrresponsibleAuthor advice. 🤔

Irresponsible Author Advice™ #1:
Don’t trust author advice.

Eura “Euphridia” Abrams Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #32 “Never stop writing.” But sometimes life barges in with a quest you can’t decline. Don’t beat yourself up when things get too real. Your worlds and words will wait for you. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Forcing yourself to write even when you're out of spoons?

🌿Touch grass before your draft becomes trash.🗑️

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #31 The voice that says “give up” doesn’t know your story. It doesn’t know your characters or the spark that started this. It comes from nowhere, so it doesn’t get to decide where you’re headed. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

The ‘just give up’ voice shows up uninvited. Don’t let something so irresponsible decide your ending.

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Image depicts a commenter and author online discussion. Commentor quoted: "Error encountered: Domain webnovela.divinit-epub.biz.ea.sol.mw failed to resolve." Comment: You should really use the ".alt" TLD for fictional URLs. Euphridia replies, writing it through her characters' voices: Rae: Continuous quality improvement at its best. You can add the .alt and thank the commenter for the suggestion. Euphy: ... If I flatten it... The cost will be less, but... *mutter* Oliver: Admit that you're not perfect. We're all waiting. Euphy: .... Never! ***48 hours later*** Nora: Did you really just... Are you kidding me?! Rae: What? Nora: ... it resolves now. Euphy: I don't see what the problem is! I fixed it my way! https://webnovela-divinit-e-pub-biz-ea.sol.mw/ Commenter: You know what, that works too! (laughing with tears emoji)

Not only do I read comments... I will 'commit to the bit' for some of them!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #30 Your book won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. That’s okay. Someone else will sip it slowly and say, “Ah, perfect.” Write for them, and never let anyone spit in your brew. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Sunday spite edition (while this is general irresponsible author advice, today it counts double for authors getting flak about the gender of their main character).

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #29 Redemption arcs can work, but let the villain decide if they slam the door in your face. Some of the greatest villains aren’t those who couldn’t change, but those who chose not to. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Villain redemptions (if you're using them) should probably come with rewards... And a cookie probably isn't cutting it.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #28 Keep your cast small? Nah, my main character won’t stop meeting new people, so the cast keeps ballooning. I add callbacks now, hoping their reappearance feels like a reunion instead of a pop quiz. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

My book has so many characters, I had to build a wiki to keep track. Nope, not kidding.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #27 I number and name my chapters. The numbers keep me organized. The names keep me entertained… and hopefully, the readers too.

I didn’t even know there was a debate until someone declared chapter numbers are “better” than names because names can spoil things. The things you learn...

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #26 Some say endings should tie up the story neatly with a bow, but maybe I’ll leave a few sidequests hanging just in case I want to wander back in later. Hmm… what’s the DLC version of a book? Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Look at me talking about endings when I haven't even finished one yet! But at least I have one in mind! (🧵)

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #25 They say to keep chapter lengths consistent. I say the chapter’s done when it’s done. Sure, that might sound reckless, but really, I’m just ending it when the scene lands. Beats over word count. Eura "Euphriai" Abrams.

We got the beats, we got the beats, yeah!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #24 “Avoid tropes.” That’s like saying avoid plot, characters, and words. Better to select certain tropes and twist them into something that’s yours. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Use all the tropes you want!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #23 “Write what you know.” So... anxiety, reluctance, overthinking... That all feels truthful enough by itself, so I think I can get away with adding in demons and magic, no problem! Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

In the famous words of Sergeant Schultz... I know nothing!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #22 “Are you a real writer or just a hobbyist?” “Isn’t it hard to gatekeep without a fence?” You’re writing. That’s the only requirement. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Writers write (even typos count).

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #21 They say to know your comps. But what happens when they find out you dragged them into this mess? Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Comps aren’t for claiming greatness. They’re for helping readers know where a story might fit on the shelf.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #20 Imposters don’t get imposter syndrome. But we do, so congratulations! We’re all officially too self-aware to be a fraud. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

This one is inspired by the writing symposium hosted by #GenCon. It was reassuring and unsettling to hear that even more seasoned, responsible authors experience imposter syndrome.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #19 Don’t edit while you write? Then I guess I’m leaving that awkward sentence alone and letting it haunt me. I know that’s not what the advice really means, but it’s too late. I’ve committed to the bit. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

Don't edit?
But I make so many mistakes!
Some are even unintentional...

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #18 Mixing genres is risky, and that’s why it’s fun! Just make sure the reader feels like the chaos was intentional. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams

Stay in your (genre) lane?
What if you have to merge?

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #17 Some say not to write prologues. I say sometimes you need a little context before chaos. Or, if you want hard mode, just open in media res and confuse everyone. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

The number of times I've been told never to write a prologue...

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #16 Use adverbs shamelessly. Offensively. Inappropriately. Sometimes even accurately. But not too frequently. Just like everything else, aim for balance over absolutes. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams

Today's advice is timely if not oddly specific.

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Irresponsible Author Plot Twist Cause: Signing author copies with a short, hand-written note. Effect: Handwriting looks like a toddler’s because you’re a leftie and you’re trying so hard not to smudge or crease the book cover.

The first round of signed book giveaways is about to be shipped. Stay tuned for a new giveaway!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #15 If another author says to you, “I wrote 10,000 words today,” do not ask how many of them were good. Learn from my mistakes. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams

I'mma get in trouble for this one (again).

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #14 Just keep writing and never look back. Unless you’re one of those authors who feel the need to edit. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams

Posting these occasionally. Can't count on an irresponsible author to stick to any routine!

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Irresponsible Author Advice I’ve seen a lot of writing advice out there that sounds very sure of itself. Things like “Never do this” or “Always do that” are pretty common in the writing community.Advice is great when it helps, b...

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Look at me trying to write a blog!
This is what happens when we're left to self-certify as adults.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #13 Writing advice that uses absolutes like “always” or “never” is your invitation to being a rulebreaker. Join me on this journey! Eura "Euphridia" Abrams

I was going to stop at a dozen, but 13 is a cool number, too.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #12 If you can’t decide on a point of view, use all of them at the same time. Readers love puzzles. Alternatively, you could try writing the same scene from a different POV for comparison, but that would make for responsible advice, and I’m no subject matter expert on that.

Last of the batch!

Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #12
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