Contentious subject, but how do youz feel about using accents in your work? A simple aid for character voice? Too cheesy? An important part of your style/cultural representation? Appropriative when done wrong? I write accents a lot, but -have- had reading experiences ruined by them. 💬
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#LitHodgePodge @rachaelrainerivers.bsky.social has an amazing way with words that really draws you into the character. How do you discern what to show? What to hide? I think it's a good convo to have!

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-This also goes for all writers and authors out there who are struggling out there with the same issues I'm having, who have similar advice.
I'm basically trying to "Bluey" myself out of this one, like in the episode "The Show".

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-possible to pick yourself up when there's so much negativity in the news and the publishing industry, facing rejection after rejection, and knowing that you will be the ONLY person in your family to tell your story? How do I stay positive?

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Just got off a summit for writers called Write Anyway featuring @suecampbell.bsky.social and other writers and book coaches, I wanted to ask but never got answered:
As a failure struggling neurodivergent writer with a disability & chronic pain, how is it...

A11. Much love to all the authors who've interacted with this me so far!
Craft Question: How might someone describe ppl in a family "looking related" w/o it being generic? Family, birth and found, are a big deal in the narrative of TSBH & I wanted some new techniques!
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I think in general, my question is what are some of your favorite horror tropes or elements you've put into your stories? How did/do you implement those elements into your work?

General #WritingCommunity question:

What's something not writing related in your life you feel informs your craft at its core?

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For myself, world-building is the key to establishing a consistent authorial voice within a given work; that voice naturally varies from one setting to another. I try to especially keep in mind what Professor Delany meant by looking at the world with a "high grain on the grid". 🧵

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Any other aphantasic writers around here? How do you handle visual descriptions for characters and settings when you don't have any kind of mental image of them?

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Ok, Ive got a weird one. I am generally a pantser. I like to paint lush scenery and wander around till I find a wonky plot.
I have tried planning, which is great, cuz then the story is tighter, but it loses A LOT of lushness as I focus on plot.

How do you do both?

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I'd love to help out & answer anyone's editing/self-editing or hiring an editor questions if you have them! 🫂💜

There's this South Indian composer named Ghibran who'd be the perfect fit for the soundtrack of BID TIME A GOODBYE ❤️ #LitHodgePodge

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Any advice for someone about to go through the upload/proofing process for the first time here in a few weeks? I have ISBNs and guides for doing both Ingram & KDP but first hand advice is always best and I'm trying not to stress too much about the release part

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General question for anyone: how important is it to you to be original with your storytelling? It’s a difficult thing because of how many stories have been told and there are only so many “types”. Do you even try to be unique? Or just try to tell your story the best you can?

11) Craft questions

I am a wimp and have trouble writing people being mean to my characters, because I love them. I know that SOMETIMES people need to be mean to them or there is no conflict.

I am trying, in my WIP, to have the Alliance treat the Zadans like pets. It feels bad.

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Inviting
@attorneytrash.bsky.social
@paisley-rose.bsky.social
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(and antone else with Opinions) to yap about being FUNNY. Comedic dialogue/banter? Wry narration? Wacky happenings? Let’s talk about making readers laugh when they do or don’t expect it!
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Honestly, I'm curious how other authors handle the non-writing aspect of our careers. After over 15 years, it's still a juggling act for me lol Promo, website maintenance, managing socials and reader groups, sending out review copies.

Aside from

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#LitHodgepodge 11. @acturek.bsky.social I've complimented your descriptions many times because, yes, they're wonderful! So, my question for you is: how do you do it? How do you write such beautiful, gripping, and evocative setting descriptions? Share your magic with me, if it's not a secret one XD

For me, the main issue I've had is just with building an audience. Especially with retaining them. I don't know whether it's an issue with my writing or the quality of the videos I've made so far.

So how do I "fix" my writing or videos?
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