Two other authors who come to mind are Kurt Vonnegut and Terry Prachett. Both write wonderful comedy. Kurt Vonnegut’s work runs dark, and never disappoints.Breakfast of Championshas great physical comedy. Pratchette’sColor of Magic, first in the Discworld series, has wonderful examples of sl...
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all this also applies to othersocial mediaplatforms. Consider Reddit. If you’re an expert in a particular niche, chances are there’s a thread for you. Become part of that community, interact, and you may get some like-minded bloggers...
One of the most powerful guidelines for any author is to “honor simplicity.” This doesn’t mean you can’t write stories of deep complexity, but it does mean you should never confusecomplexwithcomplicated. This rule of thumb is particularly valuable when writing stories with multiple main cha...
Refusing to give usable criticism does the writer a disservice. Be honest. It can be difficult to hear truths delivered by critique partners. But, the suggestions of those who hone their criticism with an interest in helping you write your best work are golden. ...
The world is a goldmine of words people love and actually want to read. So with every new audience, excavate them. Ask yourself: What do they read? What songs do they sing? What memes make them laugh? What movies blow their mind? What do they write on Reddit? What do they write on...
participating in forums, discord servers, or subreddits; reading or writing fan fiction on sites like archive of our own or fanfiction.net ; drawing or viewing fan art on sites like deviantart ; or attending conventions, which may include game-themed panels, meetups, or cosplay. if you ...
Those 3% went on to make 10x as much as the other 97%. Combined. Not enough of a motivator for you? It’s also one of the7 Habits of Highly Successful People. Right now, we’re going to set a goal for you and write it down. For the purpose of this post, we’re going to pr...
It takes time to build up. But sincere voices will always rise to the top. 3) Write This is not a post about writing or how to write a good book. The assumption is that you will write a good book. BUT, two tips: write 500-2000 words every day to keep exercising the writing ...
There are countless ways of finding new books to read, both online and offline. But nothing beats the recommendation of an actual human being. Which is where Reddit proves its worth.