#Code Blocks

🤖📚 AI OR HUMAN? Episode 3 | Think you can spot it? I’m at a bookstore testing strangers with TWO first-page romance writing samples. One is human-written. One is AI-assisted. You have 20 seconds to guess: ✅ Which one is AI: A or B? (Trust me… it’s harder than it looks.) 👇 Comment below: 1. A or B 2. Why you chose it (one reason) 3. Would you still read it if it was AI-assisted? ✨ Plotdrive helps authors break blocks, write with flow, and publish with confidence. Try a seven day free trial today (link in bio). 📅 New episodes every Friday. . . . . . #aiwritingtools #aiwriting #authorsofig #writingcommunity #aitools

I CUT A CHARACTER FROM MY NOVEL pt. 1 Why? I realized they didn't serve enough purpose or move the plot forward. Have you ever done a big edit like this?? As I'm doing more intense edits on my book, I have to look critically at every aspect -- even the characters. Honestly, I shouldn't have even created the character in the first place, but it taught me a lot along the way! Follow and share for part 2! ✍️ Adia Joy #fantasynovel #teenwriters #bookstagram

before you include your prologue — answer this one question: Would your story BREAK without it? Because here’s the truth about prologues... 👀 They’re usually just you warming up as YOU get to know your story. Your reader doesn’t need to see your stretches. Prologues are training wheels - they helped you understand your story when you started writing. But now that you’ve nailed draft five? That bike moves WAY faster without them. ✂️ Keep it ONLY if: ✅ It’s a different POV/time/world that’s ESSENTIAL ✅ It’s the “three days earlier...” format ✅ It shows a murder that kicks off everything ✅ The story literally breaks without it Cut it if it’s: ❌ Backstory/worldbuilding ❌ “Setting the mood” ❌ Beautiful prose you love ❌ Info you’re scared to weave in later Quick test: Hide your prologue. Give someone chapters 1-3. Are they lost? No? There’s your answer. Trust me - your Chapter 1 is already stronger than you think. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is delete your darlings.

giving the people what they want 🫡 thank you to everyone who comments suggestions, and I am always on the hunt for more resources that make writing easier (whether it be the research part, visualising ideas, inspiration etc) so I don’t see this series ending any time soon!! also let’s be clear nothing I’ve ever recommended is AI I feel very passionately about keeping creative writing AI free 👎 #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #writing #fantasywriting #fantasyauthor #fantasybook #historicalfantasy #writingtips #writingadvice

🤍 The writerly breakdown 🤍 ~ How do I create a character worthy of my story? ~ In this episode, I wanted to talk characters and how to create one that’ll help your story progress and give it that ✨umph✨ it needs! Please keep in mind that these are points I’ve gathered from my own experiences and from what I’ve learned from others navigating writing! Take from it what you will (if you take anything), and remember that writing isn’t a one-size-fits-all! If you have a different system that works, that’s amazing!! (please share with the class 👀) QOTD: How do you come up with your characters? Is it character first, story later? Until next time 🧚‍♀️ - abbey 💚 #bookstagram #authortok #writertok #aspiringauthor #yafantasy

First round of reviews have begun (don’t worry, you have until 2/28 to submit!) and boy lemme tell ya this is one epic anthology that EVERYONE will enjoy. T had to stop between stories to cry. Here to explain the needs for a writing editor! If you are interested in collaborating, please reach out! #writingeditor #writingcommunity #anthology #writing #bookeditor l

I wish I’d heard this when I first got on writergram- I hope it helps someone else! Hi, I’m Beatrix! I’m a fantasy-mystery writer writing my debut novel while working a 9-5. I love found family, way too much Taylor Swift on my writing playlists, and happy endings. Join me on my journey?

Part 2! Just trying to do my part in helping new writers get their footing without using AI or paying for a subscription service you really don't need 💜 #fantasy #writersofinstagram #writing #booksta #writer

Editing is where the real story emerges. I handle all my own edits: start with big structural fixes (developmental), then line-by-line phrasing and clarity (line editing), and finally nitpicky proofreading. I read the whole book multiple times per phase, always big to small—fixing broken chapters first so I don’t waste effort polishing scenes that get cut. It’s iterative, exhausting, and worth every pass. #WritingCommunity #WritersOfInstagram #Bookstagram #IndieAuthor #SelfEditing

this was inspired by some comments left on my anti-AI videos saying these are the things they use it for, so I thought the most productive response would be to suggest some alternatives 🫶 these are coming from someone who has been writing for many years before AI took over, and will continue to write without AI assistance for many years to come 😘 #fyp #Booktok #writertok #writing #ai #fantasywriter #writingadvice #antiai

My top writing tools and software I used to write my debut novel ✍🏼 - @milanoteapp for plotting - @scrivenerapp for writing software - www.pacemaker.press for tracking and goals - Inkarnate for creating maps for your book Drop and comment and share your favorite writing tools! 🤍 #writingabook #writingsoftware #writingtips #debutauthor

Editing Series Video Nº5 📚❤️ Every Wednesday I post an editing video of how I edit my manuscript for my YA Fantasy series. Hope to see you here #yafantasy #fantasybooks #writting #bookedit #author @authorjencooper