#Writing Support

[digital-chance]

i wanted to send people asks about their wips and ocs more often. not only to promote them but also because everyone makes really cool stories. the sheer amount of detail and work that people put into their projects is amazing but often gets untold. and i wanted to start learning about them and trying to promote it to the best of my ability.

i sent out a bunch of asks yesterday and i want to do more. i dont want to intrude or be weird though so i wanted to get a list of people who would like asks.

reblog this if you would like to recieve asks about your wips/ocs a couple times throughout the week.

or you can comment to be put on the list.

CLOSED AS OF 8/16 8:30AM. any more requests/reblogs will be appreciated but ignored.

[ravenrose124]

Wanted: Writing Accountability Partners

At the end of October some fellow writers [led by @huewrite] got together in the Tapas Community Discord to start a new alternative to NaNoWriMo that is supposed to help promote healthy daily/weekly writing habits while also supporting each other as we write throughout November.

Even though it has only been a week since the official start of the event [at the time of writing this post] there has already been amazing results as we band together to help each other form proper writing habits that work for each of us respectively.

Due to the success, there has already been discussions about expanding the event past just November. Since there also seemed to be interest outside of the Tapas community, I'm offering up an old writing server I made forever ago to allow writers from ANY platform have a neutral place to gather together. ANY writer is allowed to join! Young, old, new, experienced, published, or not, feel free to join! Also feel free to share the link wherever, or with whoever, you think might benefit from having some writing buddies.

[oceanatydes]

hello writer friends do you have any advice on how to get back to writing fics when you feel paralyzed by perfectionism

[frenchkisstheabyss]

Your daily reminder that your art is still valid even without a bunch of likes/reblogs/etc!!!

I know it can be disheartening when you put yourself out there only to feel like it what you make ends up being invisible but PLEASE REMEMBER that none of that means your art isn’t a valid, wonderful thing that deserves to be shared with the world.

Your creativity was never meant to contend with trends or algorithms. It was only ever meant to be and I promise you there are people out there who’ll adore the way that beautiful brain of yours crafts whatever you use to express yourself.

Fuck the likes and the reblogs for a second. Fuck comparing yourself to others. YOU’RE GOOD ENOUGH. You’re doing great. Please keep going. I love you and I can’t wait until you post again. You’re gonna kill it 🖤

[wishbonedean]

Calling on writers/readers to help come up with terms for facial expressions if they exist.

For today, I'm calling this "the (un)impressed pout", but it's not quite a pout and not only used when (un)impressed. You see the issue.

If you were writing a story and want to express that a character is doing this exact thing with their mouth while considering something they perceive to be unknown but low stakes, how would you describe it? The shorter the better, I'm specifically hoping someone comes up with something as repeatable as "knowing smirk" or "frowning doubtfully" that anyone could use, or even find via google search (took a while to find all these, i had to look up "funny faces" to find them).

Extra bonus points if there *is* a term for this expression in a non-English language! Loan words are more than valid!!

[creating-with-words]

Writeblr Introduction

Hi!  I’m Jen, she/her, in my mid-thirties, and I live in the Midwest (US).  I work in healthcare to pay the bills, but in my free time (when I’m not chasing my kids around) I enjoy reading and writing.

I write contemporary fiction and dabble in poetry, but I enjoy reading all genres including literary, sci-fi, fantasy, thrillers, romance, etc.

I completed the first draft of my novel 4 years ago and since then I’ve been slogging through the editing process/not doing much with it (probably because I also had two kids during that time), but now I’m trying to get back at it.

I’m new to the writeblr community, and I’m hoping to find some friends/mutuals for support and commiseration (writing is hard).  I'm also up to answering any questions/fact checking for fellow writers with anything to do with injuries/illnesses/medical field/medical training. Feel free to DM me!

[kimboo-york]

Join a community of writers who support each other in our writing goals!

It’s a positive environment filled with encouragement and gentle accountability!!!! All writerly persuasions welcome! Pro, amateur, fanfiction, non-fiction are all welcome!

For more info: houseofyork.info/1mwc/

[olivescales3]

The Forgotten Legends of Chima episode 5 part 3 has been released on tapas.io!

[wordwarriors]

Information and Resources

The purpose of this page is to support writers and help them hone their craft. Here you will find pinned posts, links to resources, etc.

DISCORD:

We have a Discord server where we sometimes host live discussions about a variety of writing issues.

FACEBOOK:

We also have a Facebook group by the same name.

DM for the Discord invite link.

Topics:

Click links for notes from past events

POV and Tenses July 2023

Descriptive writing August 2023

Writing Dialogue September 2023

Pacing/chapter and story length and Scene Shifting October 2023

World Building/Establishing scenes January 2024

Character Development March 2024

Steps in Novel Writing May 2024

Research TBD

Editing/proofreading/beta reading TBD

Writing with Cultural Sensitivity TBD

Resources:

Writing resources will be linked here as they are added.

Point of View

Masterclass for writing

Sites and Links for Writers

Word Hippo thesaurus and word tools

Writing in Present Tense Pros and Cons

Descriptive Writing

Writing With Color

Rainbow Writing

Writing Endings

Writing Relationships

Writing Romance

Writer's Corner

Writing Dialogue

Writing Royalty

Poison List

Pacing

Writing Scenes

Writing Backstory

World Building

Character Development

[angelasscribbles]

Writing Support Group: Word Warriors

Wondering which topic everyone would prefer to tackle first. Please vote. Also, the group has a name now.

@karahalloway @aussiegurl1234 @harleybeaumont @alj4890 @peonierose @petiteboheme @ryns-ramblings @tate-lin @twinkleallnight @nestledonthaveone

@aallotarenunelma @kristinamae093 @coffeeheartaddict2 @thedistantshoresproject @lizzybeth1986  @memorias-depresivas

@noesapphic @jerzwriter

[schmedterlingfreud]

How do you deal with writing loneliness?

How do you keep yourself going on when you feel that all your hard work is useless? It's like screaming to the void. You still feel the passion, you steel feel the story, your will to share, but nobody seems to care. How do you make yourself feel better in a situation like this? How do you convince yourself it's worth it?

Advices and confrontations are very welcome :)

[goodluckclove]

Hey

You worked really hard today and I'm so proud of you. I hope you are too. Maybe you can stop now and take it easy, even if just for a few moments.

Drink some water. Look out the window - or, even better, stand outside for a bit and get some fresh air. Is the moon out? She's had a busy day, hasn't she? We're all really trying our best here.

Good job. Seriously. As long as you read these words your heart pulses in my chest, and I am marveled by the tenor of every beat.

Take care of yourself, please.

[urfriendlywriter]

IMPORTANT!!

I've seen most of my posts ALL OVER PINTEREST, posted by somebody else! username cropped out and people in comment section wondering who the actual poster is! If you are the one re-posting,, kindly do not crop out the username! i don't mind reposts if credits are given!

my pinterest @ is urfriendlyziya (your friendly ziya)

[fizzydreamz]

You know what my favorite part of writing and creating stories/characters is?

Yes I enjoy it for myself it excites me to sit down and write/draw for hours. But it also excites me when friends or moots also can’t wait to see what I’ve come up with.

When we have fun conversations about our own characters and make up little scenarios. When my friends give suggestions and help plan out things for my books.

When we draw fanart of each other’s characters.

That is what excites me the most.

Literally had someone from my school ask about my book and encouraged me to continue writing it. It made my heart melt.

I love all the friends who have enjoyed my writing through the years. ❤️❤️❤️

[writerman]

I just want some writing buddies on tumblr man. Sharing writing memes and ideas. I don’t know how to make writer friends anymore 😅

Also I guess they’ve got to tolerate Twilight and my ridiculous rare pair