#Writing Tip

Welp, there you have it!! And since that little TIP!!💡I wrote in the corner is kinda small/hard to read: I have all my "how to"-esque reels in the "writing tips" highlight on my page, including how I track/tackle big/dev edits digitally 🤗 Happy Tuesday 🌷 Xoxo Rain ☔

Delete these words from your writing 🚫 Before we start, I’m going to give the obvious disclaimer that there’s nuance to this, and you shouldn’t take a catchy hook as a hard rule. The following words can often be deleted from your prose just because there are often stronger, more effective ways to write. That said, if there are places where you think they work, LEAVE THEM IN. Also, this doesn’t count for dialogue. . SUDDENLY: See if you can convey suddenness instead of writing ‘suddenly’. For example, you could swap ‘suddenly, the door opened’ to ‘the door burst open’. . FELT: (As in the past tense of ‘to feel’, not the fuzzy fabric.) There are some cases where this word works fine, but see if your sentence could be stronger if you described the feeling instead of just saying ‘he felt X’. For example, instead of ‘he felt agitated’, show him pacing, write his scattered thoughts, describe his fidgeting, and so on. If you need some guidance, check out the ✨FREE BODY LANGUAGE CHEAT SHEET✨ linked in my bio for a handy reference. . SAW/HEARD: Sometimes these words have a purpose, but they can often be replaced with something stronger and more direct. Instead of ‘he heard a man walking’ you could write ‘footsteps echoed down the hallway’. This can be more vivid. It allows readers to experience sights/sounds firsthand instead of filtering them through the character’s perspective. . SEEMED: Again, this word has its place. If you want your sentence to sound more direct and concise, remove it. If you want to keep an air of uncertainty, keep it. For example, you could rewrite ‘everyone seemed to agree’ with ‘a wave of applause rippled through the crowd’. . 👉  Save for later ✨  Follow @schoolofplot for more writing advice, tips, prompts 🔍  Get writing resources and freebies in the link in my bio . Tags 🏷️ #writingadvice #writing #writingtips #writingprompts #writingideas

Writing Hack: Free Must-Have Apps for writers - save for later! More of a writing tip than a writing hack, but here are some really cool, must-have apps that will help you focus, get your ideas down and stay on track. I know you don't need anything else other than a pen and paper, but this just might make your writing journey a little easier! * Google Docs The best free online word processor there is that also allows for real-time collaboration and cloud storage, annnnnnnd it's got super easy sharing facilities too. * Hemingway Editor An app that highlights complex sentences and passive voice in your writing therefore allowing you to write more concisely and clearly. * Calmly Writer / Focus Writer Need to focus? These apps are distraction-free with a minimalist interface giving you a clean and fully focused place to write. * Scrivener Though not entirely free, it does offer a free trial which is well worth discovering if you have never used Scrivener before. It's brilliant for writing novels and helps organise and keep all research to any project in one place. * Notion Brilliant app for organising your ideas, track word count and progress and you can customise it to however you like! None of these are affiliated or sponsored in any way - they're just apps I've come across that thought you might find useful. Follow for more and let's write our books!

Here’s what no one tells you 👇 I’ve seen writers get stuck when they try to write their story in order. And don’t get me wrong, I love a good outline. But creativity doesn’t always move in a straight line, so stop forcing yourself to write chronologically if you’re feeling writer’s block. Start writing where the fire is 🔥 Try this: 1️⃣ Stop starting at chapter one. Write the moment that’s burning in your chest. That one scene you can’t stop replaying 😍 That’s your creative ignition point. Start there, and watch your writing flow. 2️⃣ Don’t chase momentum...chase emotion. When you begin with what moves you, your story starts breathing again. Emotion is the compass that will guide your scenes when you’re feeling writer’s block. 3️⃣ Leave gaps on purpose. Jumping ahead isn’t skipping — it’s trusting discovery. Write the scenes that speak first, then connect them when the path reveals itself. Remember this the next time you feel stuck: Every story starts where your heart starts, not where your outline says it should. Passion first and perfection later. Save this and follow @pen.and.polish 😊🙌 Tell me in the comments: is there an unusual writing tip you received that’s always stuck with you?

Curious what you think about this one — some writers (and readers!) love rich, layered description, while others prefer to let the reader imagine most of the scene. Where do you fall? 🖋️ #writingabook #aspiringauthor #writingtip #writingadvice #authortok #writertok #writersoftiktok #amwriting #writingcommunity #creativewriting #descriptions #writingcraft #novelwriting #booktok #writingprocess writing tip, showing vs telling, writing advice, descriptive writing, write better scenes, creative writing, fiction writing, writing details, writing mood, atmosphere in writing, author tips, writing style, minimal description, book writing, writer help Creds to Tim Grahl on Twitter

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“I have an idea, but how do I start writing?” Here’s how I do it: By starting small. I write a summary and a brain dump before I’m ready to start on my first draft. #writers #writing #books #novels #writingprocess #writingtips

Very cool tips on writing a book by hannahparkerbooks! Tell us what you think. The video was original uploaded on TikTok. #authortok #bookwritingtips #bookpublishingtips #booktok #howtowriteabook

Let’s fix your handwriting ✍🏼 No pressure for my fellow people who love their handwriting! This is for my audience that is looking for advice to improve! Do you do these things? Notebook: Golden Coil Pens: Sarasa dry driftgrip .4mm // hi-tec-c .28mm #handwriting #notetaking #handwritinggoals #handwritingtag #notes #study #handwritingchallenge #handwritten #plan

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Writing tips: A pen name, or pseudonym, is a fictitious name that an author uses instead of their real name when publishing their work. Writers use pen names for all sorts of reasons such as privacy, personal preference, or to cross into another genre. Here are some tips for creating yours. ⁺₊✧ (Save for later) ⁺₊✧ CHECK GOOGLE AND SOCIALS: First of all you don’t want to pick a pen name only to find out they’re a famous w@r criminal. 💀 Beyond the obvious though, you might have a smoother ride if your pen name isn’t taken on social media. No big deal if it is, you can always modify the handle by adding “writer” or “writes” or “author” on the end, but if even THOSE are taken, consider going back to the drawing board. ⁺₊✧ CONSIDER GENRE: You don’t have to do this by any means, but readers often have certain expectations based on the genre. Your pen name can signal what sort of content readers might expect from you. A cozy romance writer might choose a name that sounds approachable and nice like Lily Summers over something like Rex Falcon. ⁺₊✧ USE AN INITIAL: This not only gives you some anonymity but it can conceal things like your gender. If this is important to you (for example, you might be writing in a genre dominated by another gender, or you’re a private person) then consider it. ⁺₊✧ HONOUR SOMEBODY: If you’re stuck, look to people you want to honour. This could be a family member, an inspirational writer, or some other icon in your life. You can take their first name, for example, or their surname (if it’s not super distinct and recognisable). Generally avoid taking their entire name unless they’re fine with that. ⁺₊✧ GET FEEDBACK: Sometimes even the smartest people miss a very very obvious drawback. Better safe than sorry! Get some feedback on your pen name. You can do it in the comments section if you want! ⁺₊✧ 👉  Save for later ✨  Follow @schoolofplot for more writing advice, tips, prompts 🔍  Get writing resources and freebies in the link in my bio . Tags 🏷️ #writingadvice #writing #writingtips #writingprompts #writingideas

Celebrate your wins, progress is progress!! 🥳🥳🥳 I have too much hair to be doing the last clip… I gave myself a headache :/ #nanowrimo #author #writingadvice #writing #writer