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x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0nk8q | in0r2r6 | 1,662,266,530 | 1,662,268,850 | 5 | 14 | One of the problems with this question is that there is no clear answer. Writing is a craft we must learn on our own. What works for someone, may not work for you. All advice should be considered with a grain of salt on a pretzel. | It all depends on how your brain works. I've got friends who are very analytical, and can dissect a book down to craft tools, themes etc. To me, that makes no sense. I'm very intuitive in my writing and all I do is read lots of craft books, interwoven with lots of fiction. So I'd read a craft book, and with it fresh in my mind, I'd read a fiction book and suddenly, I'd start spotting all the stuff the craft book talked about in the fiction book. But that's just me. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 2,320 | 2.8 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jl6f | in0r2r6 | 1,662,264,109 | 1,662,268,850 | 3 | 14 | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | It all depends on how your brain works. I've got friends who are very analytical, and can dissect a book down to craft tools, themes etc. To me, that makes no sense. I'm very intuitive in my writing and all I do is read lots of craft books, interwoven with lots of fiction. So I'd read a craft book, and with it fresh in my mind, I'd read a fiction book and suddenly, I'd start spotting all the stuff the craft book talked about in the fiction book. But that's just me. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 4,741 | 4.666667 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0r2r6 | in0nz0v | 1,662,268,850 | 1,662,266,796 | 14 | 3 | It all depends on how your brain works. I've got friends who are very analytical, and can dissect a book down to craft tools, themes etc. To me, that makes no sense. I'm very intuitive in my writing and all I do is read lots of craft books, interwoven with lots of fiction. So I'd read a craft book, and with it fresh in my mind, I'd read a fiction book and suddenly, I'd start spotting all the stuff the craft book talked about in the fiction book. But that's just me. Luck and Persistence! | You can also listen to literary talks and analysis in youtube to supplement your readings | 1 | 2,054 | 4.666667 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0r2r6 | in0hk2g | 1,662,268,850 | 1,662,262,951 | 14 | 2 | It all depends on how your brain works. I've got friends who are very analytical, and can dissect a book down to craft tools, themes etc. To me, that makes no sense. I'm very intuitive in my writing and all I do is read lots of craft books, interwoven with lots of fiction. So I'd read a craft book, and with it fresh in my mind, I'd read a fiction book and suddenly, I'd start spotting all the stuff the craft book talked about in the fiction book. But that's just me. Luck and Persistence! | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | 1 | 5,899 | 7 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0qkb2 | in0r2r6 | 1,662,268,507 | 1,662,268,850 | 2 | 14 | Absolutely, quit over thinking it. Remember you are simply painting a picture in you and your readers mind. Before stating a scene, think of exactly how you want it to look. I have a scene I ha e re written 6+ times. As far as dialogue, well have your characters talk like you would in real life. Keep in mind readers are just like you, they want to read dialog they understand. Pretty simple really | It all depends on how your brain works. I've got friends who are very analytical, and can dissect a book down to craft tools, themes etc. To me, that makes no sense. I'm very intuitive in my writing and all I do is read lots of craft books, interwoven with lots of fiction. So I'd read a craft book, and with it fresh in my mind, I'd read a fiction book and suddenly, I'd start spotting all the stuff the craft book talked about in the fiction book. But that's just me. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 343 | 7 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jt2z | in0jl6f | 1,662,264,237 | 1,662,264,109 | 5 | 3 | Reading a lot helps but, IMO, you generally learn most effectively through practical application. Take a book whose writing style you love, take a passage you wrote and are unhappy with, then do your best to rewrite your passage in the style of the writing you love. You are **absolutely** allowed to reference your source material while doing this - and should do so. IMO trying to figure out how to apply someone else's writing style to your own work will give you a deeper understanding than any amount of out-of-context "what is good about this?" reading. As a bonus, it's a fun exercise. 😄 | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | 1 | 128 | 1.666667 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jt2z | in0hk2g | 1,662,264,237 | 1,662,262,951 | 5 | 2 | Reading a lot helps but, IMO, you generally learn most effectively through practical application. Take a book whose writing style you love, take a passage you wrote and are unhappy with, then do your best to rewrite your passage in the style of the writing you love. You are **absolutely** allowed to reference your source material while doing this - and should do so. IMO trying to figure out how to apply someone else's writing style to your own work will give you a deeper understanding than any amount of out-of-context "what is good about this?" reading. As a bonus, it's a fun exercise. 😄 | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | 1 | 1,286 | 2.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jwud | in0nk8q | 1,662,264,298 | 1,662,266,530 | 4 | 5 | A novel exercise might be to read Matthew from the Bible in modern English looking for the parts religious leaders lie about. For example, they say heaven just exists as if my magic, but it’s written that we need to build it first. | One of the problems with this question is that there is no clear answer. Writing is a craft we must learn on our own. What works for someone, may not work for you. All advice should be considered with a grain of salt on a pretzel. | 0 | 2,232 | 1.25 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jl6f | in0jwud | 1,662,264,109 | 1,662,264,298 | 3 | 4 | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | A novel exercise might be to read Matthew from the Bible in modern English looking for the parts religious leaders lie about. For example, they say heaven just exists as if my magic, but it’s written that we need to build it first. | 0 | 189 | 1.333333 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0hk2g | in0jwud | 1,662,262,951 | 1,662,264,298 | 2 | 4 | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | A novel exercise might be to read Matthew from the Bible in modern English looking for the parts religious leaders lie about. For example, they say heaven just exists as if my magic, but it’s written that we need to build it first. | 0 | 1,347 | 2 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0nk8q | in0jl6f | 1,662,266,530 | 1,662,264,109 | 5 | 3 | One of the problems with this question is that there is no clear answer. Writing is a craft we must learn on our own. What works for someone, may not work for you. All advice should be considered with a grain of salt on a pretzel. | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | 1 | 2,421 | 1.666667 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0hk2g | in0nk8q | 1,662,262,951 | 1,662,266,530 | 2 | 5 | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | One of the problems with this question is that there is no clear answer. Writing is a craft we must learn on our own. What works for someone, may not work for you. All advice should be considered with a grain of salt on a pretzel. | 0 | 3,579 | 2.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jl6f | in0y3ez | 1,662,264,109 | 1,662,273,993 | 3 | 4 | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | 0 | 9,884 | 1.333333 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0nz0v | in0y3ez | 1,662,266,796 | 1,662,273,993 | 3 | 4 | You can also listen to literary talks and analysis in youtube to supplement your readings | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | 0 | 7,197 | 1.333333 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0r8t2 | in0y3ez | 1,662,268,963 | 1,662,273,993 | 3 | 4 | Get the series of books put out by writers’ digest on subjects such as characters, dialogue, setting and plot. You can also read On Writing by Stephen King. For the nuts and bolts of prose, you can’t go wrong with reading Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | 0 | 5,030 | 1.333333 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0hk2g | in0y3ez | 1,662,262,951 | 1,662,273,993 | 2 | 4 | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | 0 | 11,042 | 2 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0y3ez | in0qkb2 | 1,662,273,993 | 1,662,268,507 | 4 | 2 | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | Absolutely, quit over thinking it. Remember you are simply painting a picture in you and your readers mind. Before stating a scene, think of exactly how you want it to look. I have a scene I ha e re written 6+ times. As far as dialogue, well have your characters talk like you would in real life. Keep in mind readers are just like you, they want to read dialog they understand. Pretty simple really | 1 | 5,486 | 2 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0vmy4 | in0y3ez | 1,662,272,125 | 1,662,273,993 | 2 | 4 | Write ignorant of the idea of writing Write lists of words not trying to make sense but bouncing the sound of one word off another Write lists of words avoiding common associations but diagonal relations Write lists of alliterative words Write lists of words playing with alliteration, association, sounds of words Write something that makes sense & then be playful with language Write nonsensical & then crystallize your words into something meaningful Write poems from the end, then beginning, then fill out the middle Write crazy pages of words, playing with the sound of language & the meaning of language Write a poem beginning at the center of earth & end in space Write, write, write like a maniac Write like you know your writing is a meaningful addition to the total sum of human knowledge & experience Then when you find that one thing that you and only you know about life & existence you will be able to calmly & precisely describe it as only a writer could | If you want to critically study the books you read, then become a critic! Every time you read a book, write a review of it when you're finished. What did you like? What didn't you like? How it could be improved. And if you need help in this, I suggest reading book reviews and criticism. You can start with the reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, but seek out more in depth criticism. Search for discussion threads on Reddit too for a book that you've read. Make a discussion thread for a book you've just read and see what people think. Argue about it if you disagree. | 0 | 1,868 | 2 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0jl6f | in0hk2g | 1,662,264,109 | 1,662,262,951 | 3 | 2 | One way that has helped me is to compare/contrast one issue that I am working on with multiple works. You can write a paper if you want to, but even just basic notes can help. For example, I once had to write an essay on the how different works dealt with the passage of time. One book sped through the past history of the main character and then slowed down when it hit the “present”(Ruth Hall), one short story was told in a collective third person so the passage of time was acknowledged and incredibly detailed (A Rose for Emily), and one book started in the early 1990s (I think. It’s been a while since I read it) and reversed in time to the late 1800s (Mr. Mani). It was really interesting to see how it was different in all three pieces and made me pay attention to how I can show it | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | 1 | 1,158 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0hk2g | in0nz0v | 1,662,262,951 | 1,662,266,796 | 2 | 3 | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | You can also listen to literary talks and analysis in youtube to supplement your readings | 0 | 3,845 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0r8t2 | in0hk2g | 1,662,268,963 | 1,662,262,951 | 3 | 2 | Get the series of books put out by writers’ digest on subjects such as characters, dialogue, setting and plot. You can also read On Writing by Stephen King. For the nuts and bolts of prose, you can’t go wrong with reading Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | 1 | 6,012 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0qkb2 | in0r8t2 | 1,662,268,507 | 1,662,268,963 | 2 | 3 | Absolutely, quit over thinking it. Remember you are simply painting a picture in you and your readers mind. Before stating a scene, think of exactly how you want it to look. I have a scene I ha e re written 6+ times. As far as dialogue, well have your characters talk like you would in real life. Keep in mind readers are just like you, they want to read dialog they understand. Pretty simple really | Get the series of books put out by writers’ digest on subjects such as characters, dialogue, setting and plot. You can also read On Writing by Stephen King. For the nuts and bolts of prose, you can’t go wrong with reading Strunk and White’s Elements of Style. | 0 | 456 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in1ktfj | in0hk2g | 1,662,292,148 | 1,662,262,951 | 3 | 2 | Critical understanding of writing involves understanding the ins and outs. You'll want to study into: 1. Tone 2. Theme 3. Symbolism 4. Genre 5. Pacing 6. Syntax I would say in that order because this is in the order of importance that people tend to either ignore or not understand why it's important. Syntax, we all can find tips on this. Pacing, comes with practice. But something like theme and tone are practically never discussed or even considered by new writers. Grab any classical book that people praise and really study into why it's considered a classic. Find anything popular and consider why it's popular. Check what people praise about it. Go through it sentence by sentence. Try to understand why they picked that particular sentence and why those particular words. More times than not, it's symbolic. Okay, check as to what this symbolism means. Study symbolism deeply and Google the hell out of it. Writing better is about understanding your audience. Get on it. | As a creative writing major with multiple publications and have a book coming out next year, the best way to get better at writing, is to read more. Read like a writer, not a fan. Start noticing how your favorite authors are building scenes, pacing, developing tension, etc. | 1 | 29,197 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in1ktfj | in0qkb2 | 1,662,292,148 | 1,662,268,507 | 3 | 2 | Critical understanding of writing involves understanding the ins and outs. You'll want to study into: 1. Tone 2. Theme 3. Symbolism 4. Genre 5. Pacing 6. Syntax I would say in that order because this is in the order of importance that people tend to either ignore or not understand why it's important. Syntax, we all can find tips on this. Pacing, comes with practice. But something like theme and tone are practically never discussed or even considered by new writers. Grab any classical book that people praise and really study into why it's considered a classic. Find anything popular and consider why it's popular. Check what people praise about it. Go through it sentence by sentence. Try to understand why they picked that particular sentence and why those particular words. More times than not, it's symbolic. Okay, check as to what this symbolism means. Study symbolism deeply and Google the hell out of it. Writing better is about understanding your audience. Get on it. | Absolutely, quit over thinking it. Remember you are simply painting a picture in you and your readers mind. Before stating a scene, think of exactly how you want it to look. I have a scene I ha e re written 6+ times. As far as dialogue, well have your characters talk like you would in real life. Keep in mind readers are just like you, they want to read dialog they understand. Pretty simple really | 1 | 23,641 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in0vmy4 | in1ktfj | 1,662,272,125 | 1,662,292,148 | 2 | 3 | Write ignorant of the idea of writing Write lists of words not trying to make sense but bouncing the sound of one word off another Write lists of words avoiding common associations but diagonal relations Write lists of alliterative words Write lists of words playing with alliteration, association, sounds of words Write something that makes sense & then be playful with language Write nonsensical & then crystallize your words into something meaningful Write poems from the end, then beginning, then fill out the middle Write crazy pages of words, playing with the sound of language & the meaning of language Write a poem beginning at the center of earth & end in space Write, write, write like a maniac Write like you know your writing is a meaningful addition to the total sum of human knowledge & experience Then when you find that one thing that you and only you know about life & existence you will be able to calmly & precisely describe it as only a writer could | Critical understanding of writing involves understanding the ins and outs. You'll want to study into: 1. Tone 2. Theme 3. Symbolism 4. Genre 5. Pacing 6. Syntax I would say in that order because this is in the order of importance that people tend to either ignore or not understand why it's important. Syntax, we all can find tips on this. Pacing, comes with practice. But something like theme and tone are practically never discussed or even considered by new writers. Grab any classical book that people praise and really study into why it's considered a classic. Find anything popular and consider why it's popular. Check what people praise about it. Go through it sentence by sentence. Try to understand why they picked that particular sentence and why those particular words. More times than not, it's symbolic. Okay, check as to what this symbolism means. Study symbolism deeply and Google the hell out of it. Writing better is about understanding your audience. Get on it. | 0 | 20,023 | 1.5 | ||
x58w85 | writing_train | 0.97 | How do you critically study writing to improve? I've been writing for three years, my writing has improved, a little bit. But nothing drastic that it made writing easier. My dialogue is lame, narrative is lame, my cast is lame, and plot is lame. Any help? I want to get better at this! It felt the years were wasted because I didn't study writing critically. | in11cih | in1ktfj | 1,662,276,565 | 1,662,292,148 | 2 | 3 | My personal method of improvement is to read stuff that is not good. Like outright awful writing. It's not necessarily the nicest way to practice at first, but get clever in picking apart the writing to yourself and have fun with it. You might even find new ideas in the process. In doing this, you would not only be practicing basing things off context in clever ways but you also learn why stories wond up not being good which, in my opinion, is just as valuable as knowing why stories DO wind up being good. | Critical understanding of writing involves understanding the ins and outs. You'll want to study into: 1. Tone 2. Theme 3. Symbolism 4. Genre 5. Pacing 6. Syntax I would say in that order because this is in the order of importance that people tend to either ignore or not understand why it's important. Syntax, we all can find tips on this. Pacing, comes with practice. But something like theme and tone are practically never discussed or even considered by new writers. Grab any classical book that people praise and really study into why it's considered a classic. Find anything popular and consider why it's popular. Check what people praise about it. Go through it sentence by sentence. Try to understand why they picked that particular sentence and why those particular words. More times than not, it's symbolic. Okay, check as to what this symbolism means. Study symbolism deeply and Google the hell out of it. Writing better is about understanding your audience. Get on it. | 0 | 15,583 | 1.5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1hblbc | j1gye9k | 1,671,875,879 | 1,671,864,793 | 55 | 5 | 1. You don't actually have to start every single sentence with the subject, as long as it still makes sense. Experiment. 2. Remove every instance of "He saw/he felt/he noticed" and replace it with something else - unless it is absolutely necessary to the story. Most of the time, your reader can figure that part out without you needing to say it - and defaulting to "He felt/saw/etc" usually comes across as amateurish anyway. There's better ways to say it. | I describe them. Although it's even more troublesome to use this than pronouns, it does have it's uses in breaking the monotonous feel of pronouns if used sparingly. Like, if my character fell into a mud pit. I use it in a sentence as 'The mud stained boy reached into his pockets'. Or if my character has certain features. 'The blue haired elf handed him a tissue'. | 1 | 11,086 | 11 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1he5zc | j1hnw44 | 1,671,878,222 | 1,671,886,180 | 8 | 31 | Overuse nouns instead. | As an example, "He burned with anger" can be restructured as: * His insides burned with anger * A burning anger consumed him * Anger burned within him * Burning with anger, he... | 0 | 7,958 | 3.875 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1hnw44 | j1gye9k | 1,671,886,180 | 1,671,864,793 | 31 | 5 | As an example, "He burned with anger" can be restructured as: * His insides burned with anger * A burning anger consumed him * Anger burned within him * Burning with anger, he... | I describe them. Although it's even more troublesome to use this than pronouns, it does have it's uses in breaking the monotonous feel of pronouns if used sparingly. Like, if my character fell into a mud pit. I use it in a sentence as 'The mud stained boy reached into his pockets'. Or if my character has certain features. 'The blue haired elf handed him a tissue'. | 1 | 21,387 | 6.2 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1he5zc | j1hxo5j | 1,671,878,222 | 1,671,892,064 | 8 | 15 | Overuse nouns instead. | People don’t notice them as much as you think. Just don’t go overboard with them. It’s way better to repeat a pronoun or name than just overcomplicate with amateurish phrases like blonde, etc. Also, always put the clarity first over anything else. It’s better to repeat the name twice and make the context clear than make the reader doubt what you meant. For not going overboard with it? Focus on showing and not telling and it should significantly improve the flow. | 0 | 13,842 | 1.875 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1gye9k | j1hxo5j | 1,671,864,793 | 1,671,892,064 | 5 | 15 | I describe them. Although it's even more troublesome to use this than pronouns, it does have it's uses in breaking the monotonous feel of pronouns if used sparingly. Like, if my character fell into a mud pit. I use it in a sentence as 'The mud stained boy reached into his pockets'. Or if my character has certain features. 'The blue haired elf handed him a tissue'. | People don’t notice them as much as you think. Just don’t go overboard with them. It’s way better to repeat a pronoun or name than just overcomplicate with amateurish phrases like blonde, etc. Also, always put the clarity first over anything else. It’s better to repeat the name twice and make the context clear than make the reader doubt what you meant. For not going overboard with it? Focus on showing and not telling and it should significantly improve the flow. | 0 | 27,271 | 3 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1hxo5j | j1hnxwt | 1,671,892,064 | 1,671,886,215 | 15 | 4 | People don’t notice them as much as you think. Just don’t go overboard with them. It’s way better to repeat a pronoun or name than just overcomplicate with amateurish phrases like blonde, etc. Also, always put the clarity first over anything else. It’s better to repeat the name twice and make the context clear than make the reader doubt what you meant. For not going overboard with it? Focus on showing and not telling and it should significantly improve the flow. | I usually just avoid them by using the trick(s) u/USSPalomar recommended and by switching them up with character names/nicknames. (for example: "He extended his arm, dragging his fingertips across the wollen shirt. It radiated a tingling sensation throughout (name)'s body, and he found it oddly calming." | 1 | 5,849 | 3.75 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1he5zc | j1gye9k | 1,671,878,222 | 1,671,864,793 | 8 | 5 | Overuse nouns instead. | I describe them. Although it's even more troublesome to use this than pronouns, it does have it's uses in breaking the monotonous feel of pronouns if used sparingly. Like, if my character fell into a mud pit. I use it in a sentence as 'The mud stained boy reached into his pockets'. Or if my character has certain features. 'The blue haired elf handed him a tissue'. | 1 | 13,429 | 1.6 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1hnxwt | j1i8r8g | 1,671,886,215 | 1,671,897,695 | 4 | 5 | I usually just avoid them by using the trick(s) u/USSPalomar recommended and by switching them up with character names/nicknames. (for example: "He extended his arm, dragging his fingertips across the wollen shirt. It radiated a tingling sensation throughout (name)'s body, and he found it oddly calming." | Use names. Care less about pronouns. If you feel it's too repetitive you need other identifiers but it's worth considering this might be correct usage and simple but clear is good. | 0 | 11,480 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1i8r8g | j1i5f0i | 1,671,897,695 | 1,671,896,132 | 5 | 4 | Use names. Care less about pronouns. If you feel it's too repetitive you need other identifiers but it's worth considering this might be correct usage and simple but clear is good. | You can use his name instead of saying "he". | 1 | 1,563 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1hnxwt | j1ijqq2 | 1,671,886,215 | 1,671,902,637 | 4 | 5 | I usually just avoid them by using the trick(s) u/USSPalomar recommended and by switching them up with character names/nicknames. (for example: "He extended his arm, dragging his fingertips across the wollen shirt. It radiated a tingling sensation throughout (name)'s body, and he found it oddly calming." | Imagine yourself as the narrator, telling someone the story. What would you say to set the scene, to convey the sensory details and information you want your audience to know to keep them engaged? You do not have to filter that through the perspective of the character. It is what makes omniscient narration unique. Tolkien also used frequent asides directed at the reader, particularly in The Hobbit, something like "he did not understand as you do." | 0 | 16,422 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1ijqq2 | j1i5f0i | 1,671,902,637 | 1,671,896,132 | 5 | 4 | Imagine yourself as the narrator, telling someone the story. What would you say to set the scene, to convey the sensory details and information you want your audience to know to keep them engaged? You do not have to filter that through the perspective of the character. It is what makes omniscient narration unique. Tolkien also used frequent asides directed at the reader, particularly in The Hobbit, something like "he did not understand as you do." | You can use his name instead of saying "he". | 1 | 6,505 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1ijqq2 | j1idbtm | 1,671,902,637 | 1,671,899,774 | 5 | 2 | Imagine yourself as the narrator, telling someone the story. What would you say to set the scene, to convey the sensory details and information you want your audience to know to keep them engaged? You do not have to filter that through the perspective of the character. It is what makes omniscient narration unique. Tolkien also used frequent asides directed at the reader, particularly in The Hobbit, something like "he did not understand as you do." | I agree with what everyone is saying about using prepositional phrases, although if there IS a situation where you really have to use pronouns a lot, then you can either substitute it for their name or title (the latter really only works for non-main characters, but not always). For example, say you’re talking about the MC’s sister who’s named Sam. You could refer to Sam as “she”, as “Sam”, as “[MC’s name]’s sister”. You get the gist. | 1 | 2,863 | 2.5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1jes87 | j1hnxwt | 1,671,915,766 | 1,671,886,215 | 5 | 4 | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | I usually just avoid them by using the trick(s) u/USSPalomar recommended and by switching them up with character names/nicknames. (for example: "He extended his arm, dragging his fingertips across the wollen shirt. It radiated a tingling sensation throughout (name)'s body, and he found it oddly calming." | 1 | 29,551 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1jes87 | j1i5f0i | 1,671,915,766 | 1,671,896,132 | 5 | 4 | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | You can use his name instead of saying "he". | 1 | 19,634 | 1.25 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1idbtm | j1jes87 | 1,671,899,774 | 1,671,915,766 | 2 | 5 | I agree with what everyone is saying about using prepositional phrases, although if there IS a situation where you really have to use pronouns a lot, then you can either substitute it for their name or title (the latter really only works for non-main characters, but not always). For example, say you’re talking about the MC’s sister who’s named Sam. You could refer to Sam as “she”, as “Sam”, as “[MC’s name]’s sister”. You get the gist. | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | 0 | 15,992 | 2.5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1ille4 | j1jes87 | 1,671,903,444 | 1,671,915,766 | 1 | 5 | Thanks | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | 0 | 12,322 | 5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1is5a7 | j1jes87 | 1,671,906,279 | 1,671,915,766 | 1 | 5 | Can you maybe worry about it after you’re done drafting if you dont already? I find when I’m being repetitive, I just don’t fix it right until I’m editing after drafting. Then you’ll go back and add the right amount of prep/part phrases when you’re able to read the chapter or few pages at a time. And maybe read a couple of somethings, paying attention to the variety of structures in the sentences and the beat of how often they use pronouns or phrases in the 3rd person before editing? Could help you get into a rhythm. | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | 0 | 9,487 | 5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1it0pm | j1jes87 | 1,671,906,645 | 1,671,915,766 | 1 | 5 | Try using character names as a substitute | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | 0 | 9,121 | 5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1jes87 | j1iw0xt | 1,671,915,766 | 1,671,907,886 | 5 | 1 | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | Completely change your sentence if necessary. | 1 | 7,880 | 5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1jes87 | j1j04wp | 1,671,915,766 | 1,671,909,587 | 5 | 1 | Varying your sentence lengths can help, too. See if some shorter sentences can be combined together to minimize the number of pronouns, and the varying lengths of sentences can make the pronouns appear less regularly. "He went downstairs. He made coffee. He looked out the window. He saw a bird on the tree branch. He remembered that his wife enjoyed birds and he wished she could have been there to see it." "He went downstairs to make coffee. He put on a pot, then went to the window while waiting for it to brew. On the branch outside, he saw a bird perched, making him think of how his wife liked birds, and wished she could have been there to see it." Obviously an exaggerated example, but it does cut down on the repetition, and makes the remaining repetition less noticeable. | pronouns are kind of like using "said" as a dialogue tag. theyre a mental blindspot for most people, something that the reader will filter out and barely notice. you can vary it up by occasionally using the characters names instead of a pronoun (already a good idea in scenes with multiple characters, because it can be easy to lose track) but beyond that i wouldnt worry about it. | 1 | 6,179 | 5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1idbtm | j1l9qj0 | 1,671,899,774 | 1,671,954,370 | 2 | 3 | I agree with what everyone is saying about using prepositional phrases, although if there IS a situation where you really have to use pronouns a lot, then you can either substitute it for their name or title (the latter really only works for non-main characters, but not always). For example, say you’re talking about the MC’s sister who’s named Sam. You could refer to Sam as “she”, as “Sam”, as “[MC’s name]’s sister”. You get the gist. | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | 0 | 54,596 | 1.5 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1l9qj0 | j1ille4 | 1,671,954,370 | 1,671,903,444 | 3 | 1 | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | Thanks | 1 | 50,926 | 3 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1l9qj0 | j1is5a7 | 1,671,954,370 | 1,671,906,279 | 3 | 1 | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | Can you maybe worry about it after you’re done drafting if you dont already? I find when I’m being repetitive, I just don’t fix it right until I’m editing after drafting. Then you’ll go back and add the right amount of prep/part phrases when you’re able to read the chapter or few pages at a time. And maybe read a couple of somethings, paying attention to the variety of structures in the sentences and the beat of how often they use pronouns or phrases in the 3rd person before editing? Could help you get into a rhythm. | 1 | 48,091 | 3 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1l9qj0 | j1it0pm | 1,671,954,370 | 1,671,906,645 | 3 | 1 | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | Try using character names as a substitute | 1 | 47,725 | 3 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1iw0xt | j1l9qj0 | 1,671,907,886 | 1,671,954,370 | 1 | 3 | Completely change your sentence if necessary. | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | 0 | 46,484 | 3 | ||
zu1lco | writing_train | 0.96 | How to write in third person omniscient without overusing pronouns. I feel like too many of my sentences begin with the word “he” or “his”. How can I change my sentence structure to correct this? And how can I add details and context to a scene without it feeling out of place or missing. | j1l9qj0 | j1j04wp | 1,671,954,370 | 1,671,909,587 | 3 | 1 | i just cannot express my thankfulness to OP for asking this question. | pronouns are kind of like using "said" as a dialogue tag. theyre a mental blindspot for most people, something that the reader will filter out and barely notice. you can vary it up by occasionally using the characters names instead of a pronoun (already a good idea in scenes with multiple characters, because it can be easy to lose track) but beyond that i wouldnt worry about it. | 1 | 44,783 | 3 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7lqwcv | h7kbh2q | 1,628,027,088 | 1,628,005,625 | 2 | 0 | Practice this method daily for 20-30 minutes and you will see improvement within 30 days. Copy the kinds of writing you admire. https://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/26/want-to-become-a-better-writer-copy-the-work-of-others/ | I'll cover nonfiction only. In nonfiction, don't say anything just because it's conventional to blather on about it. For example, I've noticed that a lot of Web pages with titles that claim they're about a focused topic start with a lengthy "history of everything" section that no one will read, then dispose of the ostensible topic in a paragraph or two. While I assume that most of these pages are incompetent hackwork by writers who couldn't a single word of additional relevant content if their lives depended on it, and the real fault is with Google for considering this to count as content, sometimes people who know what they're talking about bloat their work, too. Don't do that. Cut to the chase. Write the essential parts, omitting everything that a reader who is knowledgeable enough to ask the question already knows. Leave out empty formalisms: disclaimers, introductions, conclusions, background, and transitions. Use headings, though. If the piece is overly disjoint or difficult, *then* you can fix the specific problems by adding specific content. Most nonfiction Web pages, in particular, are written by people who don't know what they're talking about and their work is 100% bloat. You're doing yourself a disservice if you mimic either their form or content. Instead, find something you know that the readers want to know and tell them that. | 1 | 21,463 | 2,000 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7kbv0k | h7lqwcv | 1,628,005,787 | 1,628,027,088 | 1 | 2 | As u/Elkfin mentioned essays generally have a set structure that you should be familiar with if you're writing for an assignment. It could be a 5 paragraph essay style or the IMRAD format for a research paper or some other format. There are lots of different structures for writing in different genres. Newspaper articles have a general structure, cookbook recipes have a different structure, screenplays have a different structure, etc. One thing you can do to improve your writing is to start analyzing existing examples of whichever genre you're interested in. * How long is the text? * How is information presented? * What happens in the beginning? Middle? End? * Does the writing sound more formal or more conversational? * Do you see any patterns when you look at multiple examples? Once you understand the typical format or structure of the genre, you have a guideline for your own writing. When I was in school I always found knowing the structure to be really helpful. I could start by sketching that out and then I could start filling in the blanks. For creative writing, obviously you don't need to adhere to a set structure as much as in academic writing. But still - it's helpful to do a little genre analysis to give yourself a starting point. Hope this helps! | Practice this method daily for 20-30 minutes and you will see improvement within 30 days. Copy the kinds of writing you admire. https://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/26/want-to-become-a-better-writer-copy-the-work-of-others/ | 0 | 21,301 | 2 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7lqwcv | h7kxhwg | 1,628,027,088 | 1,628,014,756 | 2 | 1 | Practice this method daily for 20-30 minutes and you will see improvement within 30 days. Copy the kinds of writing you admire. https://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/26/want-to-become-a-better-writer-copy-the-work-of-others/ | For an essay, I'd write simply and edit, edit, edit. Continually ask yourself whether or not each sentence or paragraph you've written supports your premise. I wouldn't do this as you're writing, you'll never get past the first sentence, do it after you've come back to a completed (or at least partially completed) draft. If you can't confidently defend a sentence or paragraph's place in the essay, it's probably time to cut it. Additionally (and this is merely a stylistic preference), I find footnotes incredibly useful and a great place for anecdotal information or passages that are relevant, but not necessary to the overall premise in the sometimes limiting nature of essay format. | 1 | 12,332 | 2 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7l8nrq | h7lqwcv | 1,628,019,405 | 1,628,027,088 | 1 | 2 | In my opinion good writing can’t be forced but flows out of you. For this to happen though you have to have a lot of practice both reading and writing. Read books or essays that are similar in style to what you want to write. Really try to feel the *flow* and rhythm of the words. Only by internalizing it fully will you be able to reproduce a style or organic writing yourself. It’s hard to describe. You can read “how to” stuff but really good writing is not something you can follow a set of instructions for. | Practice this method daily for 20-30 minutes and you will see improvement within 30 days. Copy the kinds of writing you admire. https://www.artofmanliness.com/2014/03/26/want-to-become-a-better-writer-copy-the-work-of-others/ | 0 | 7,683 | 2 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7kbh2q | h7kbv0k | 1,628,005,625 | 1,628,005,787 | 0 | 1 | I'll cover nonfiction only. In nonfiction, don't say anything just because it's conventional to blather on about it. For example, I've noticed that a lot of Web pages with titles that claim they're about a focused topic start with a lengthy "history of everything" section that no one will read, then dispose of the ostensible topic in a paragraph or two. While I assume that most of these pages are incompetent hackwork by writers who couldn't a single word of additional relevant content if their lives depended on it, and the real fault is with Google for considering this to count as content, sometimes people who know what they're talking about bloat their work, too. Don't do that. Cut to the chase. Write the essential parts, omitting everything that a reader who is knowledgeable enough to ask the question already knows. Leave out empty formalisms: disclaimers, introductions, conclusions, background, and transitions. Use headings, though. If the piece is overly disjoint or difficult, *then* you can fix the specific problems by adding specific content. Most nonfiction Web pages, in particular, are written by people who don't know what they're talking about and their work is 100% bloat. You're doing yourself a disservice if you mimic either their form or content. Instead, find something you know that the readers want to know and tell them that. | As u/Elkfin mentioned essays generally have a set structure that you should be familiar with if you're writing for an assignment. It could be a 5 paragraph essay style or the IMRAD format for a research paper or some other format. There are lots of different structures for writing in different genres. Newspaper articles have a general structure, cookbook recipes have a different structure, screenplays have a different structure, etc. One thing you can do to improve your writing is to start analyzing existing examples of whichever genre you're interested in. * How long is the text? * How is information presented? * What happens in the beginning? Middle? End? * Does the writing sound more formal or more conversational? * Do you see any patterns when you look at multiple examples? Once you understand the typical format or structure of the genre, you have a guideline for your own writing. When I was in school I always found knowing the structure to be really helpful. I could start by sketching that out and then I could start filling in the blanks. For creative writing, obviously you don't need to adhere to a set structure as much as in academic writing. But still - it's helpful to do a little genre analysis to give yourself a starting point. Hope this helps! | 0 | 162 | 1,000 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7kbh2q | h7kxhwg | 1,628,005,625 | 1,628,014,756 | 0 | 1 | I'll cover nonfiction only. In nonfiction, don't say anything just because it's conventional to blather on about it. For example, I've noticed that a lot of Web pages with titles that claim they're about a focused topic start with a lengthy "history of everything" section that no one will read, then dispose of the ostensible topic in a paragraph or two. While I assume that most of these pages are incompetent hackwork by writers who couldn't a single word of additional relevant content if their lives depended on it, and the real fault is with Google for considering this to count as content, sometimes people who know what they're talking about bloat their work, too. Don't do that. Cut to the chase. Write the essential parts, omitting everything that a reader who is knowledgeable enough to ask the question already knows. Leave out empty formalisms: disclaimers, introductions, conclusions, background, and transitions. Use headings, though. If the piece is overly disjoint or difficult, *then* you can fix the specific problems by adding specific content. Most nonfiction Web pages, in particular, are written by people who don't know what they're talking about and their work is 100% bloat. You're doing yourself a disservice if you mimic either their form or content. Instead, find something you know that the readers want to know and tell them that. | For an essay, I'd write simply and edit, edit, edit. Continually ask yourself whether or not each sentence or paragraph you've written supports your premise. I wouldn't do this as you're writing, you'll never get past the first sentence, do it after you've come back to a completed (or at least partially completed) draft. If you can't confidently defend a sentence or paragraph's place in the essay, it's probably time to cut it. Additionally (and this is merely a stylistic preference), I find footnotes incredibly useful and a great place for anecdotal information or passages that are relevant, but not necessary to the overall premise in the sometimes limiting nature of essay format. | 0 | 9,131 | 1,000 | ||
ox0467 | writing_train | 0.94 | How to improve essay writing or writing in general? Hi, I’ve noticed that I’m pretty bad at writing, I can hardly write a proper essay or discuss serious subjects with other people (both in my native language and English). I know the only way to improve is to write as much as possible, but are there anything else that I can do to improve my writing skills? Thanks in advanced. | h7l8nrq | h7kbh2q | 1,628,019,405 | 1,628,005,625 | 1 | 0 | In my opinion good writing can’t be forced but flows out of you. For this to happen though you have to have a lot of practice both reading and writing. Read books or essays that are similar in style to what you want to write. Really try to feel the *flow* and rhythm of the words. Only by internalizing it fully will you be able to reproduce a style or organic writing yourself. It’s hard to describe. You can read “how to” stuff but really good writing is not something you can follow a set of instructions for. | I'll cover nonfiction only. In nonfiction, don't say anything just because it's conventional to blather on about it. For example, I've noticed that a lot of Web pages with titles that claim they're about a focused topic start with a lengthy "history of everything" section that no one will read, then dispose of the ostensible topic in a paragraph or two. While I assume that most of these pages are incompetent hackwork by writers who couldn't a single word of additional relevant content if their lives depended on it, and the real fault is with Google for considering this to count as content, sometimes people who know what they're talking about bloat their work, too. Don't do that. Cut to the chase. Write the essential parts, omitting everything that a reader who is knowledgeable enough to ask the question already knows. Leave out empty formalisms: disclaimers, introductions, conclusions, background, and transitions. Use headings, though. If the piece is overly disjoint or difficult, *then* you can fix the specific problems by adding specific content. Most nonfiction Web pages, in particular, are written by people who don't know what they're talking about and their work is 100% bloat. You're doing yourself a disservice if you mimic either their form or content. Instead, find something you know that the readers want to know and tell them that. | 1 | 13,780 | 1,000 | ||
at29jo | writing_train | 0.92 | How do you write characters that audiences love to hate? Cersei Lannister from ASOIAF, Dolores Umbridge from HP, Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians, Scar from the Lion King, Naoka Ueno from A Silent Voice, Dorian Grey from A Picture of Dorian Grey, Lady Macbeth from Macbeth... The list goes on. Throughout various kinds of media and the ages, audiences seem to love some utterly detestable characters (I am a sucker for them myself). Thing is these characters tend to do traditionally "unforgiveable" things i.e Dolores tortures children, Cersei covers for Jamie trying to murder a kid, Cruella wants to skin puppies alive and Ueno relentlessly bullies a deaf girl. Yet I think we can all agree that the stories would lack without them. How do you approach writing characters like this if at all? Any tips/pitfalls someone should be aware of? | egyepc5 | egyn760 | 1,550,760,082 | 1,550,766,253 | 1 | 2 | Think of what Amy Schumer would say or do in any given situation, and make them say or do that. | I’d say a character we love to hate (Hans Landa) is someone who, while being evil, has admirable qualities (his intelligence, humor, charm, etc). On the other hand, characters with zero admirable qualities that are ALSO evil (Calvin Candie, Joffrey) we just hate. | 0 | 6,171 | 2 | ||
at29jo | writing_train | 0.92 | How do you write characters that audiences love to hate? Cersei Lannister from ASOIAF, Dolores Umbridge from HP, Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians, Scar from the Lion King, Naoka Ueno from A Silent Voice, Dorian Grey from A Picture of Dorian Grey, Lady Macbeth from Macbeth... The list goes on. Throughout various kinds of media and the ages, audiences seem to love some utterly detestable characters (I am a sucker for them myself). Thing is these characters tend to do traditionally "unforgiveable" things i.e Dolores tortures children, Cersei covers for Jamie trying to murder a kid, Cruella wants to skin puppies alive and Ueno relentlessly bullies a deaf girl. Yet I think we can all agree that the stories would lack without them. How do you approach writing characters like this if at all? Any tips/pitfalls someone should be aware of? | egyfxto | egyn760 | 1,550,761,051 | 1,550,766,253 | 1 | 2 | My first instinct is to see to it that this character has more sway over the protagonist, where he/she can manipulate the protagonist into whatever he/she wants him/her to do. | I’d say a character we love to hate (Hans Landa) is someone who, while being evil, has admirable qualities (his intelligence, humor, charm, etc). On the other hand, characters with zero admirable qualities that are ALSO evil (Calvin Candie, Joffrey) we just hate. | 0 | 5,202 | 2 | ||
at29jo | writing_train | 0.92 | How do you write characters that audiences love to hate? Cersei Lannister from ASOIAF, Dolores Umbridge from HP, Cruella Deville from 101 Dalmatians, Scar from the Lion King, Naoka Ueno from A Silent Voice, Dorian Grey from A Picture of Dorian Grey, Lady Macbeth from Macbeth... The list goes on. Throughout various kinds of media and the ages, audiences seem to love some utterly detestable characters (I am a sucker for them myself). Thing is these characters tend to do traditionally "unforgiveable" things i.e Dolores tortures children, Cersei covers for Jamie trying to murder a kid, Cruella wants to skin puppies alive and Ueno relentlessly bullies a deaf girl. Yet I think we can all agree that the stories would lack without them. How do you approach writing characters like this if at all? Any tips/pitfalls someone should be aware of? | egykghs | egyn760 | 1,550,764,355 | 1,550,766,253 | 1 | 2 | You make them right, but also self-righteous. You make them do wrong and terrible things, but also have them understandable and vulnerable. Usually the key is a balance. As sick a bastard you want them to be you still want some kind of connection. | I’d say a character we love to hate (Hans Landa) is someone who, while being evil, has admirable qualities (his intelligence, humor, charm, etc). On the other hand, characters with zero admirable qualities that are ALSO evil (Calvin Candie, Joffrey) we just hate. | 0 | 1,898 | 2 | ||
xqlto2 | writing_train | 0.74 | how do you actually write the story ? i have bullet points, entire scenes summarized with dialogue, even the things that'll make the character have some development. yet, i can't write it down into an actual story. i have the first scene and how the story begins written but i can't continue and i know that there needs to be events/things that make the character closer with the others but it's so difficult. | iq9xrup | iq9xa21 | 1,664,393,832 | 1,664,393,636 | 20 | 11 | The biggest obstacle to writing is the desire to for your first draft to be perfect. News flash: it won’t be. Ever. Never in the history of literature has any author ever written a perfect first draft. That’s why they’re called FIRST drafts. So in order to write a first draft, you need to give yourself permission to write badly. Make grammar errors, leave plot holes gaping open, smear the page with every shiny adverb and adjective you can think of. Because you can ALWAYS EDIT LATER. That’s the key. Your first draft is just you vomiting the story onto the page. Then you can go back WHEN YOU’RE DONE (very important) and fix stuff. Do not, I repeat, *do not edit as you write the first draft*. That’s for later. Just get the story out of your head and onto paper. It doesn’t have to be good, but it has to be finished first. Then you can make it good. | For a first draft, tell the story to yourself. Write it like you are telling a friend the series of events. Transitions and development scenes can be added later once you get the story written down. If that doesn't help, try developing your bullet points more. For example, in my story I have a scene where a character looses their job. That's not enough fir me to write a scene, so I go in to how they lose their job. So my bullet point goes from "X loses job" to "X argues with boss and gets fired." Both are bullet points of action in a scene, but one gives me more direction on how to write the story. I hope this helps! | 1 | 196 | 1.818182 | ||
xqlto2 | writing_train | 0.74 | how do you actually write the story ? i have bullet points, entire scenes summarized with dialogue, even the things that'll make the character have some development. yet, i can't write it down into an actual story. i have the first scene and how the story begins written but i can't continue and i know that there needs to be events/things that make the character closer with the others but it's so difficult. | iq9w40g | iq9xrup | 1,664,393,172 | 1,664,393,832 | 6 | 20 | Just commenting because I have the same problem and wanna see what other people say | The biggest obstacle to writing is the desire to for your first draft to be perfect. News flash: it won’t be. Ever. Never in the history of literature has any author ever written a perfect first draft. That’s why they’re called FIRST drafts. So in order to write a first draft, you need to give yourself permission to write badly. Make grammar errors, leave plot holes gaping open, smear the page with every shiny adverb and adjective you can think of. Because you can ALWAYS EDIT LATER. That’s the key. Your first draft is just you vomiting the story onto the page. Then you can go back WHEN YOU’RE DONE (very important) and fix stuff. Do not, I repeat, *do not edit as you write the first draft*. That’s for later. Just get the story out of your head and onto paper. It doesn’t have to be good, but it has to be finished first. Then you can make it good. | 0 | 660 | 3.333333 | ||
xqlto2 | writing_train | 0.74 | how do you actually write the story ? i have bullet points, entire scenes summarized with dialogue, even the things that'll make the character have some development. yet, i can't write it down into an actual story. i have the first scene and how the story begins written but i can't continue and i know that there needs to be events/things that make the character closer with the others but it's so difficult. | iq9xa21 | iq9w40g | 1,664,393,636 | 1,664,393,172 | 11 | 6 | For a first draft, tell the story to yourself. Write it like you are telling a friend the series of events. Transitions and development scenes can be added later once you get the story written down. If that doesn't help, try developing your bullet points more. For example, in my story I have a scene where a character looses their job. That's not enough fir me to write a scene, so I go in to how they lose their job. So my bullet point goes from "X loses job" to "X argues with boss and gets fired." Both are bullet points of action in a scene, but one gives me more direction on how to write the story. I hope this helps! | Just commenting because I have the same problem and wanna see what other people say | 1 | 464 | 1.833333 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zsp4p | j0zq1bw | 1,671,556,163 | 1,671,555,143 | 30 | 29 | I do very vague outlining, but find that as I write, the story naturally comes to me. So, no, it's not necessary, but can always be helpful. | No, but I believe it's the easiest for beginners. Writers block will be much less common, and locating plotholes becomes easier. | 1 | 1,020 | 1.034483 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zsp4p | j0zp0fv | 1,671,556,163 | 1,671,554,749 | 30 | 18 | I do very vague outlining, but find that as I write, the story naturally comes to me. So, no, it's not necessary, but can always be helpful. | No. Many authors don't outline just as many authors do outline and just as many authors only vaguely outline. Its really what you like and what works for you. | 1 | 1,414 | 1.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j0zsp4p | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,556,163 | 3 | 30 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | I do very vague outlining, but find that as I write, the story naturally comes to me. So, no, it's not necessary, but can always be helpful. | 0 | 1,471 | 10 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zq1bw | j0zp0fv | 1,671,555,143 | 1,671,554,749 | 29 | 18 | No, but I believe it's the easiest for beginners. Writers block will be much less common, and locating plotholes becomes easier. | No. Many authors don't outline just as many authors do outline and just as many authors only vaguely outline. Its really what you like and what works for you. | 1 | 394 | 1.611111 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j0zq1bw | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,555,143 | 3 | 29 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | No, but I believe it's the easiest for beginners. Writers block will be much less common, and locating plotholes becomes easier. | 0 | 451 | 9.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zta9y | j0zov10 | 1,671,556,388 | 1,671,554,692 | 17 | 3 | I think if you've managed to complete books one way, stick with it. The main down side of winging it are situations like game of thrones. Where there are so many threads that even Martin has no idea how to tie them back together. But, regardless of that, GOT sold a crap ton :D | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | 1 | 1,696 | 5.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j0zp0fv | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,554,749 | 3 | 18 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | No. Many authors don't outline just as many authors do outline and just as many authors only vaguely outline. Its really what you like and what works for you. | 0 | 57 | 6 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j103g2c | j100j5a | 1,671,560,259 | 1,671,559,141 | 16 | 6 | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 1 | 1,118 | 2.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwyn2 | j103g2c | 1,671,557,786 | 1,671,560,259 | 5 | 16 | No, but it certainly helps. I consider an outline as a kind of project brief. It keeps me aware of the requirements I've set. Without one, I fear going off track; adding threads that don't add to the whole, placing emphasis incorrectly, introducing logic flaws etc. etc. | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 2,473 | 3.2 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j103g2c | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,560,259 | 3 | 16 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 5,567 | 5.333333 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zuvfb | j103g2c | 1,671,556,993 | 1,671,560,259 | 5 | 16 | This is how I would describe my general process of writing a first draft: 1: I have an idea! 2: I don’t actually know what this even is… 3: fuck, yes, I’ve worked it out, I think could actually be really fucking good. Yes! I’m excited. This is going to be great! 4: Oh god what if I’m not good enough to actually pull this off and I ruin my good idea by being a bad writer? 5: AAAAAAAAAAAIDONTKNOWHATIMDOINGBUTIMDOINGITANYWAYAAAAAAAAAAATYPETYPETYPELETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 6:Oh shit I’m actually near the end all I have to do is drag myself over the finish line 7: uuuuuurrrrrggghhhhhh….. just…. a few….. more….. pages…. 8: oh it’s done. Fuck. Now what? Is it good? I dunno. Maybe. I think so. Read it back? Oh fuck no I need at least a month where I don’t look at this thing at all. 9: o don’t want to edit. 10: I guess I’m going to have to edit…. | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 3,266 | 3.2 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwwcv | j103g2c | 1,671,557,762 | 1,671,560,259 | 4 | 16 | I don't think it's necessary, but if it works for you, then go for it! The things I've had published never had an outline, I just figured it out as I went, lol. | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | 0 | 2,497 | 4 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j103g2c | j0zym9g | 1,671,560,259 | 1,671,558,419 | 16 | 2 | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | An outline isn’t necessary but it is a HUGE help and makes the writing process easier | 1 | 1,840 | 8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j103g2c | j0zz0hc | 1,671,560,259 | 1,671,558,569 | 16 | 2 | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | I do, but I'm not a pantser. Your mileage may vary | 1 | 1,690 | 8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j103g2c | j1029ei | 1,671,560,259 | 1,671,559,802 | 16 | 2 | It depends entirely on how you write best. Some people outline. Brandon Sanderson is a prime example. Some people never outline. Stephen King is a prime example. Is Sanderson's method better than King's? It is for Sanderson. But it wouldn't work for King because King's mind doesn't work that way. Luck and Persistence! | I wouldn’t say that’s it’s necessary, but depending on the complexity of the plot and setting (in details) it might be in some circumstances. I can’t write without plotting though, I like to have everything thoroughly outlined in interlinking parts but I suppose I could write without it, but usually only short stories that aren’t more than a few pages. | 1 | 457 | 8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j106qiu | j100j5a | 1,671,561,511 | 1,671,559,141 | 9 | 6 | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 1 | 2,370 | 1.5 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j106qiu | j0zwyn2 | 1,671,561,511 | 1,671,557,786 | 9 | 5 | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | No, but it certainly helps. I consider an outline as a kind of project brief. It keeps me aware of the requirements I've set. Without one, I fear going off track; adding threads that don't add to the whole, placing emphasis incorrectly, introducing logic flaws etc. etc. | 1 | 3,725 | 1.8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j106qiu | j105tsr | 1,671,561,511 | 1,671,561,162 | 9 | 5 | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | no because in a sense the first draft is the 'outline' once you get to the editing phase. anything and everything can be subject to change still. | 1 | 349 | 1.8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j106qiu | j0zov10 | 1,671,561,511 | 1,671,554,692 | 9 | 3 | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | 1 | 6,819 | 3 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zuvfb | j106qiu | 1,671,556,993 | 1,671,561,511 | 5 | 9 | This is how I would describe my general process of writing a first draft: 1: I have an idea! 2: I don’t actually know what this even is… 3: fuck, yes, I’ve worked it out, I think could actually be really fucking good. Yes! I’m excited. This is going to be great! 4: Oh god what if I’m not good enough to actually pull this off and I ruin my good idea by being a bad writer? 5: AAAAAAAAAAAIDONTKNOWHATIMDOINGBUTIMDOINGITANYWAYAAAAAAAAAAATYPETYPETYPELETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 6:Oh shit I’m actually near the end all I have to do is drag myself over the finish line 7: uuuuuurrrrrggghhhhhh….. just…. a few….. more….. pages…. 8: oh it’s done. Fuck. Now what? Is it good? I dunno. Maybe. I think so. Read it back? Oh fuck no I need at least a month where I don’t look at this thing at all. 9: o don’t want to edit. 10: I guess I’m going to have to edit…. | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | 0 | 4,518 | 1.8 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j106qiu | j0zwwcv | 1,671,561,511 | 1,671,557,762 | 9 | 4 | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | I don't think it's necessary, but if it works for you, then go for it! The things I've had published never had an outline, I just figured it out as I went, lol. | 1 | 3,749 | 2.25 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zym9g | j106qiu | 1,671,558,419 | 1,671,561,511 | 2 | 9 | An outline isn’t necessary but it is a HUGE help and makes the writing process easier | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | 0 | 3,092 | 4.5 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zz0hc | j106qiu | 1,671,558,569 | 1,671,561,511 | 2 | 9 | I do, but I'm not a pantser. Your mileage may vary | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | 0 | 2,942 | 4.5 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j1029ei | j106qiu | 1,671,559,802 | 1,671,561,511 | 2 | 9 | I wouldn’t say that’s it’s necessary, but depending on the complexity of the plot and setting (in details) it might be in some circumstances. I can’t write without plotting though, I like to have everything thoroughly outlined in interlinking parts but I suppose I could write without it, but usually only short stories that aren’t more than a few pages. | Outlines are definitely not mandatory. For me I stopped doing outlines altogether because once I finished the outline, my brain felt like I had already written the story, all the motivation got snuffed out, and I moved on to the next project. so now I strictly write the story and keep the "outline" in my head. Your mileage may vary. | 0 | 1,709 | 4.5 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwyn2 | j100j5a | 1,671,557,786 | 1,671,559,141 | 5 | 6 | No, but it certainly helps. I consider an outline as a kind of project brief. It keeps me aware of the requirements I've set. Without one, I fear going off track; adding threads that don't add to the whole, placing emphasis incorrectly, introducing logic flaws etc. etc. | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 0 | 1,355 | 1.2 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j100j5a | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,559,141 | 3 | 6 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 0 | 4,449 | 2 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zuvfb | j100j5a | 1,671,556,993 | 1,671,559,141 | 5 | 6 | This is how I would describe my general process of writing a first draft: 1: I have an idea! 2: I don’t actually know what this even is… 3: fuck, yes, I’ve worked it out, I think could actually be really fucking good. Yes! I’m excited. This is going to be great! 4: Oh god what if I’m not good enough to actually pull this off and I ruin my good idea by being a bad writer? 5: AAAAAAAAAAAIDONTKNOWHATIMDOINGBUTIMDOINGITANYWAYAAAAAAAAAAATYPETYPETYPELETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 6:Oh shit I’m actually near the end all I have to do is drag myself over the finish line 7: uuuuuurrrrrggghhhhhh….. just…. a few….. more….. pages…. 8: oh it’s done. Fuck. Now what? Is it good? I dunno. Maybe. I think so. Read it back? Oh fuck no I need at least a month where I don’t look at this thing at all. 9: o don’t want to edit. 10: I guess I’m going to have to edit…. | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 0 | 2,148 | 1.2 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwwcv | j100j5a | 1,671,557,762 | 1,671,559,141 | 4 | 6 | I don't think it's necessary, but if it works for you, then go for it! The things I've had published never had an outline, I just figured it out as I went, lol. | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 0 | 1,379 | 1.5 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zym9g | j100j5a | 1,671,558,419 | 1,671,559,141 | 2 | 6 | An outline isn’t necessary but it is a HUGE help and makes the writing process easier | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | 0 | 722 | 3 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j100j5a | j0zz0hc | 1,671,559,141 | 1,671,558,569 | 6 | 2 | They are writers that just have the vague idea in their head and work with that. Others need intense planning (Like me). It’s all about what best works for you. | I do, but I'm not a pantser. Your mileage may vary | 1 | 572 | 3 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j0zwyn2 | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,557,786 | 3 | 5 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | No, but it certainly helps. I consider an outline as a kind of project brief. It keeps me aware of the requirements I've set. Without one, I fear going off track; adding threads that don't add to the whole, placing emphasis incorrectly, introducing logic flaws etc. etc. | 0 | 3,094 | 1.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwwcv | j0zwyn2 | 1,671,557,762 | 1,671,557,786 | 4 | 5 | I don't think it's necessary, but if it works for you, then go for it! The things I've had published never had an outline, I just figured it out as I went, lol. | No, but it certainly helps. I consider an outline as a kind of project brief. It keeps me aware of the requirements I've set. Without one, I fear going off track; adding threads that don't add to the whole, placing emphasis incorrectly, introducing logic flaws etc. etc. | 0 | 24 | 1.25 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zov10 | j105tsr | 1,671,554,692 | 1,671,561,162 | 3 | 5 | Do you need it? No, but if you're not like a master author it would probably help. | no because in a sense the first draft is the 'outline' once you get to the editing phase. anything and everything can be subject to change still. | 0 | 6,470 | 1.666667 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zwwcv | j105tsr | 1,671,557,762 | 1,671,561,162 | 4 | 5 | I don't think it's necessary, but if it works for you, then go for it! The things I've had published never had an outline, I just figured it out as I went, lol. | no because in a sense the first draft is the 'outline' once you get to the editing phase. anything and everything can be subject to change still. | 0 | 3,400 | 1.25 | ||
zqszpx | writing_train | 0.89 | do you need an outline to write a good story? So, hi guys! I would call myself a pro Wattpad author because i never published anything anywhere else, but i was wondering, if i wanted to make it in the real publishing, do i need an outline? In the past, i've written some longer (50-80k words) fiction, but my new WIP is going to be way longer. I've never used any form of outlining, althought i usually have some general direction set (i write mystery, so i usually know who the killer is, why they did it and stuff, i know how the story's gonna end etc). Do you think i need an outline to write a good fiction? | j0zym9g | j105tsr | 1,671,558,419 | 1,671,561,162 | 2 | 5 | An outline isn’t necessary but it is a HUGE help and makes the writing process easier | no because in a sense the first draft is the 'outline' once you get to the editing phase. anything and everything can be subject to change still. | 0 | 2,743 | 2.5 |
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