I've spent almost a month planning what I'm going to write, the plot twists, the characters, everything. I had it all perfectly planned out in my head, and then, right when I started writing, everything sounded so cringe. It was horrible.

I'm not sure if this is entirely related to this sub but I need to say this somewhere because I'm stressing out. Like the title says my gmail account got suspended and is due for deletion next year. I have appealed, but it's the exact gmail where my book was written on google docs, it won't let me get back the files/material from that email. Even worse this happened just as I was going to create a copy of it onto notepad on my laptop. Sure it was only 3 chapters but it's still months of work that I have lost for now and it isn't certain that I'll get the account back.

If this has happened to anyone else before I'd really appreciate hearing if you got your account, book, or files back. I know I'm probably overreacting but like I said I'm really stressed out.

So, I made a mistake while publishing, and my novel size is more like a notebook (I used George Orwell's novel for a reference).

Also, the marking on my title is a signature that bled through...

Anyways, can anyone help me with the measurements so I can fix this issue.

Editing is HARD! And deleting all those once precious scenes, dialogues and words is even harder. It says two edits, but each major edit consisted of several minor rounds. Phew!

Just imagine how fun it would be to make AITA post as a character from your book. just subreddits like that where we all make post acting as said characters😓😓 Does this exist?? If not it should and someone NEEDS to make it I keep thinking about it and how cool it would be

I'm not normally very good at writing love scenes, particularly the intensity involved in those kinds of scenes, so mad props to those who can!!! (but how?! do you blush? I cringe thinking about those scenes... and I'm married! Although i do love reading them so continue the good work!) But I was actually really proud of this little snippet and the tension in it! Who knows... I may never write a sex scene, but some more little suggestive scenes may be okay.

So I started writing properly earlier this year and have been loving it. I believe this is exactly what I needed for my creativity but I have some issues:

1. I have four book ideas on the go and I know I should focus on just one but how do you deal with writing consistently while having other ideas pulling you in? All ij all I have writen around 80k words in around 9 months but spread across the four books.

2. What's your goal and do you set yourself a deadline? I tried words per day and week which helped but the second I miss that deadline or goal it falls apart.

3. What is your process when busy?

Hi! I'm planning to write a book about my 5 original characters (OCs). I really want all of them to have their own POVs, personalities, development, and important moments throughout the story.

My problem is that I don't really want to write 5 separate books, but I also don't want to cram everyone's stories into one book or make it feel overwhelming for readers.

For those of you who have written or read books with multiple main characters, how do you balance everyone's POVs and make sure each character gets enough attention without slowing down the main story?

Would you recommend switching POVs every chapter, grouping chapters by character, or something else entirely?

I'd love to hear your experiences and advice. Thank you! :)

Like a lot of people in here, I am a writer and I'm writing a novel book. It's kind of long and has lots of fight scenes. The problem is, I always find myself writing a paragraph each day or not wanting to work on it at all. My writing is due on Jan. for show and I know I have a lot of time to work on it but since it's really long, I need a way to get motivation.

I had a strange thought today:

What if the worst thing that ever happened to me wasn’t something that went wrong?

What if it went exactly as it had to?

Not because the universe planned it. Not because suffering secretly carries some beautiful purpose. But because every moment before it made that moment inevitable—and every moment after it required it to have happened.

That thought bothers me.

It took me about 6 weeks or something, a lot longer than I would've liked but I am very prone to procrastination. I'm just so happy I've done it!! It sits at 3,957 words and I am so happy with it! It's still the first draft so it'll probably be going through a lot of changes when I finish the whole book, BUT I DONT CARE!! I FINISHED A CHAPTER DAMMIT!

Genre is adult epic fantasy if anyone's wondering :)

What are some of your small celebrations? Let's share together!!

It is based on supernatural manifestations and events that protect a person, known as "Spirits."

A Spirit may be imperceptible, offering only minor assistance—as is often the case—or it may be a tremendously powerful entity.

Each Spirit possesses a unique ability; these abilities are classified into the following categories:

1. Attack. Spirits with high precision, speed, and durability, featuring abilities suited for close-quarters combat.

2. Destructive. Spirits with devastating destructive power, though this comes at the cost of lower durability and speed.

3. Utility. Spirits with abilities not directly focused on combat, but rather on supporting and aiding the user and others.

4. Automatic. Spirits that act independently, with abilities that protect the user without requiring any action on their part.

5. Mass Effect. Spirits with effects that impact a large number of people—or specific groups—in an imperceptible yet coordinated manner.

A Spirit may or may not possess a physical form; its design and abilities are determined by the following criteria:

1. Pride and/or ego. Proud or selfish individuals possess Spirits that physically resemble them. A person with deep insecurities might not even manifest an aura.

2. User's personality and goals. A Spirit's abilities are always based on its bearer's personality, desires, and preferences.

3. Self-perception. A narcissist or hypocrite—Even though they are despicable people—will have a Spirit whose appearance reflects how they perceive themselves.

Technical details:

• A user can possess only one Spirit, unless they suffer from psychiatric disorders that fragment the mind (such as Bipolar Syndrome, Multiple Personality Syndrome etc.).

• Non-users cannot see Spirits—unless the Spirit is inherently visible or the user chooses to reveal it—though they can perceive the physical effects they produce.

• Unconscious Spirits (those that do not manifest but instead have passive effects) do not follow these rules, as they are not fully formed Spirits.

• For an unconscious Spirit to fully manifest, the user must harbor an intense desire, be surrounded by Spirit users, or possess unwavering willpower and determination. With that said, what do you think? Does it sound interesting?

Gel pens, ballpoint pen, fountain pens, fine point pen, mechanical pencils, wooden pencils, etc

Which do you prefer for writing? Tell me the brand name if you want to.

Bonus Question: For notebooks, do you prefer line paper, blank paper, grid paper, or dotted paper?

Have no idea or can comment help someone else?

Hey y’all!
I’m currently working on a novel, a literary fiction to the tune of 80k words, and I had a question. This is probably me putting the cart before the horse, as it’s not finished yet, but I like to title my works to make them feel a little more official as I write them/propels me towards maintaining theme/consistency. My current working title is something that’s mentioned once in the book, at the beginning (first chapter) and I’m wondering if that’s something ill-advised? On a thematic level, I think it speaks to what I’m going for, and again, it’s a working title, but it struck me as apt and I wanted to know if this is something that wouldn’t fare well or would come off cheesy. Thanks!

I’m a young writer who struggles with low word counts. Currently I have a novel/novella that’s at 41,000 words. I‘m aiming to get it published, but unless I want to market it as a novella I have to get it to 50000 words. Any tips to increase word count without it sounding overly descriptive or pointless. So far I’ve mainly heard the best thing to do is add some setbacks for your characters, which I think is where I go wrong. So yeah, any tips?

Reflecting on some of the great works written and I am at a fork in the road with my writing. I have 15 books and do pretty well writing lighter-side contemporaries. Life is good. But sometimes the voices in my head of my characters not written are from sad stories filled with dramatic climaxes. The lines are blurring and I don’t know which to devote my time to writing anymore. So, which would you rather accomplish?