TIPS AND TRICKS, General writing tips Options

[valkan]

I think it would be good and helpful to make a thread about writing tips :D


I'll go first:


I find that when you're editing your story, it's good to break down every sentence by saying them outloud and fixing what sounds wrong (or doesn't fit).

Nine times out of ten, you'll correct yourself automatically!


Naturally this only works with English, but even if you have a general knowledge of the language, it should come naturally!


Also, if you're having trouble don't be afraid to ask another for help, sometimes you will need the eyes of another to be brutal so your fans won't!

[Feral Phoenix]

-If you're working on a story and either the plot doesn't want to go or the characters won't do what you want them to, take a break from writing and engage in some other random stupid fandom stuff.

-If they still won't do what you want, try to compromise with them and think of another way to make your plot device occur.

-If the story wants to go somewhere and it doesn't directly contradict anything you want it to do, let it. Some of the best scenes I've ever written just sort of appeared on the screen when I meant to be doing filler stuff in between the real plot points.

-If you want to make something happen but you have no idea how to, think it over to yourself while you're trying to go to sleep but can't because you're an insomniac/had too much sugar or caffeine. If that doesn't work, talk to a friend who also writes. If that doesn't work, again, take a break. Read a book. Inspiration comes from everywhere.

-Save often. And keep backup copies of your stuff. You never know when they'll come in handy. TT_TT