#author tips

Everyone writes “they looked tired.” But let's look closer.

Here are some quick ways to show a character is neglecting themselves (without saying "they were neglecting themselves"):

• They drink coffee instead of eating again

• They never ask for help

• They keep wearing the same jacket even when it’s too warm

• Their phone battery is always at 3%

• Spending a long time away from others

• They say “I’ll eat later” three times in the same day

• Withdrawing quietly when stressed rather than seeking help

• Their place runs out of small things (soap, clean cups, toothpaste)

• Always late or overdue on bills

• They sleep in strange places because the bed is buried under things

• Using alcohol or substances to cope

• Overworking or staying constantly busy to avoid thinking about personal needs

• They stop replacing things that break

• Being highly critical of themselves while being extremely compassionate toward others

• They forget what day it is, but remember every obligation

• Lack of concern about their own wellbeing (acting reckless/stupid)

• They open the fridge, stare, and close it again

• Their laundry slowly becomes “the chair”

• Saying "I'm fine" to everything.

• Being the “listener” or emotional support for everyone else, but rarely opening up themselves

• Someone asks if they’ve eaten and they have to actually think about it

Those are some quick tips. Reblog if you want more. Idk if people like these. <3

Every character who speaks gets their own paragraph. If two characters are talking, each time they switch you must create a new paragraph.

What is Creative Writing?

Creative writing in stories is the art of using imagination, emotions, and original ideas to craft narratives ranging from fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and much more.

Creative writing focused on storytelling includes:

Characters—crafted or invented people with their own motives, conflicts, and personalities.

Plot—a sequence of events that play out through the story with an intricate structure of beginning, conflict, resolution, and ending.

Setting—where and when the story takes place.

Conflict—the struggle or problem that drives the story.

Theme—the deeper message conveyed through the story.

Main Types of Creative Writing

Creative writing fundamentally consists of two main branches: prose and poetry.

Poetry

Poetry uses rhythm, structure, and carefully chosen words to awoke vivid imagery and emotional impact. Some poems follow strict patterns of rhyme and meter, while others use free verse with no set structure. Song lyrics and spoken word performances also fall under this category.

The main goal of poetry isn’t just to tell a story—capturing a feeling or moment through the beauty of the language.

Prose

Prose uses sentences and paragraphs to craft stories or share experiences. Many popular forms of creative writing fall under prose, including:

Novels are long fictional works that develop characters, settings, and complex plots over usually 250-400 pages.

Short stories are brief fictional pieces that focus on a single event or idea, usually read in one sitting.

Memoirs are true stories based on the writer’s personal life and experiences.

Personal essays are reflective pieces where writers explore their thoughts, feelings, or perspectives on a topic.

Scripts are works written for film, television, or theater that include dialogue and scene directions.

Copywriting and blogs: Creative writing isn’t limited to books. Marketing content, advertisements, and blog posts often use storytelling techniques to connect with readers and persuade them.

Why Creative Writing Matters?

Creative writing delivers information like any other form of writing, but it also communicates emotions, sensory experiences, and deeper meanings that can’t always be articulated properly.

It allows writers to explore ideas, express identity, and connect with others through the power of words.

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make sure its the right idea and right time

you might get a new exiting idea every day and start planning it, promising yourself “this is the one im going to finish” but still ending up abandoning it for another one by next week because it either stopped being exiting or you ran into an issue which convinced you its too difficult or just wrong

you can fix this by reflecting and using your revelations to choose the right project

what do you like? what do you like reading about? what do you like writing about? what do you know a lot about? what are you good at writing about?

accept that there may be ideas you like as concepts, maybe you’d like reading them but not writing it into a book yourself.

is there an idea/theme/anything you’ve had in mind for a long time and havent abandoned? why is that different? list things you’ve liked for a long time. doesnt even have to be writing related

there are many new exiting things to put your focus on for a week or maybe even month but if you truly want to be consistent, its time to look at what you’re able to be consistent about

at what point do you usually abandon projects? why? whats the furthest youve gotten? what got you there?

its really important to understand the reason behind abandoning your previous projects to do your best avoiding that in the future

whats your favourite part of the writing process? which one do you struggle with the most? which part do you simply dislike? is it possible that maybe you only like the idea of writing a book or having written a book? why do you want to be a writer

when choosing a project, consider how much you’d get to do the parts you like about writing and how much you’d have to face the parts you dont

what do you usually do when faced with a hardship during the writing process? what could you do better? if someone came to you and told you all of these problems, what advice would you give them? do you think you give up too easily? what makes you give up exactly (a feeling, a thought, a mindset, a trait, etc)? what would happen if you never changed any of this? would you even finish a book ever?

the writing process isnt easy. there isnt a single author that didnt go through writers block or a plot hole that seeemed impossible to solve at the time. this is why its inportant to have the right project that is worth fighting those hardships for while enjoying the journey

try to understand the difference between something not being right for you and something simply being difficult at the time

is this project you?

is this the project you’d like to be known for?

why this project? what does it mean to you? what do you like about it?

is this the project you see yourself writing about, every step of the way? it could be helpful to make a list of everything you’d need to do in order to finish this specific project—researching a specific topic needed for the worldbuilding, coming up with all the characters, etc

which parts of this book would you enjoy writing about? which parts would you not? is it worth it?

if you find that this project isnt right, revisit the first reflection list you made and choose some key elements you’d like to include in your books, be known for, and write about. revisit your book ideas and put together a book idea that includes these elements and do reflection on that one too

whenever you feel like giving up, ask why. is it because you no longer like the project or is it just difficult? why? maybe the problem is not the project but what it has become? try going back to the very start and core of the idea and seeing when it turned into what it has become? if this is true and you realise you dont like your project anymore, go back and change the entire thing. its totally okay and happens to writers all the time. this isnt wasted effort, this is you discovering yourself as a writer and what you want your project to be. its never too late to change up everything about your project.

to solve this, make a mindmap of every possible path your story could take. write down everything and choose 2-3 you like most. then write them all down separately and reflect on which one would be the best. list the pros and cons of each one. remember: reflection is so important in every step of the way

before giving up

lets say you found yourself stuck again. everything seems difficult and you want to give up. remember that you’ve come so far. remember that its okay. and remember how many times this has happened in the past. you’ll most likely run into this moment with every single project and multiple times at that.

do all of those same steps again. reflect. change it up.

what exactly is the problem and how could it be fixed? (yes, it can be fixed but you might be looking at the problem the wrong way. you need a fresh perspective)

if you still feel like giving up, tell yourself “i can give up if i still want to after this step”

let go of all pressure and think of whatever you’re stuck on. maybe its a plot hole, maybe you cant figure out what should happen next, maybe your characters arent working with you how you want them to. now, without any pressure (just let go, maybe take a break, meditate) just think of the stupidest solutions. think of this project as something that barely matters to you. like it belongs to your friend you’re giving advice to.

i was totally stuck on where i wanted my book to go because no matter what i chose, there was an impossible plot hole i had to solve. that was until i let go of all the pressure and a totally unexpected solution just found me. something id never have come up with if i kept on cracking my brains to the point of hating writing, myself as a writer, the project itself, and everything else for that matter. i took a break, i looked over what i had with a fresh perspective and the starting idea it all sparked from. i realised that i could just switch up some things that i never even thought i could change because they were part of the starting point of the idea. i did what i feared would ruin the entire idea but in reality, it saved the entire book.

remember youre not alone, there have been millions of authors feeling the same way you do now. and you can use that to your advantage. look for other peoples stories and advice. look at interviews of (your favourite) authors (or artists in general), look for tips, reflect on everything, learn through trial, error, and reflection



OC WHEELCHAIR GUIDE

I remade this guide to be a bit easier to read, less info dumping, a bit more specific info and stuff for you to understand, and also some stuff to help people decide which chair would be best for their characters!

oh my god—thank you so much, angel?? that means the world to me, truly. i’m gonna treasure that in my lil writer heart forever.

and YES absolutely, here are some writing tips that have helped me so much:

1. vary your sentence lengths for rhythm.

short sentences hit. longer ones, especially when they spiral through thought or emotion, build momentum. mixing them creates a natural cadence that keeps your reader engaged and makes the emotions feel real and lived-in.

2. repetition = power.

repeating a word or phrase on purpose can emphasize urgency, grief, desire—whatever you need. (“she said no. no. no.” vs “she refused.”) don’t be afraid to break technical rules if it makes the moment land harder.

3. write like you’re confessing something.

the best writing feels intimate. sometimes i ask myself: what would this character never say out loud—but think when they’re alone? that’s where the magic is.

4. let the emotional beats breathe.

sometimes what you don’t say hits harder. instead of “she cried for hours,” try: “the floor was cold beneath her knees. still, she didn’t move.”

5. use contrasts to create impact.

“she was smiling when she said it. but her hands were shaking.” those emotional contradictions?? that’s gold.

6. your voice matters more than perfect grammar.

if it feels good when you read it aloud, it is good. rules are helpful, but style is what makes people remember you.

and most importantly:

7. don’t edit while you write.