Do you have any writing tips to share? I really love your sentence structures and greatly admire you as a writer
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.
you wouldn’t tell someone to fix their house while they’re still building it. write messy. write ugly. you can make it pretty later.
