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as a beta reader myself, yes, that is where I built these rules. The amount of people who make the same mistakes is mind boggling.

my 10 holy grail pieces of writing advice for beginners

from an indie author who's published 4 books and written 20+, as well as 400k in fanfiction (who is also a professional beta reader who encounters the same issues in my clients' books over and over)

show don't tell is every bit as important as they say it is, no matter how sick you are of hearing about it. "the floor shifted beneath her feet" hits harder than "she felt sick with shock."

no head hopping. if you want to change pov mid scene, put a scene break. you can change it multiple times in the same scene! just put a break so your readers know you've changed pov.

if you have to infodump, do it through dialogue instead of exposition. your reader will feel like they're learning alongside the character, and it will flow naturally into your story.

never open your book with an exposition dump. instead, your opening scene should drop into the heart of the action with little to no context. raise questions to the reader and sprinkle in the answers bit by bit. let your reader discover the context slowly instead of holding their hand from the start. trust your reader; donn't overexplain the details. this is how you create a perfect hook.

every chapter should end on a cliffhanger. doesn't have to be major, can be as simple as ending a chapter mid conversation and picking it up immediately on the next one. tease your reader and make them need to turn the page.

every scene should subvert the character's expectations, as big as a plot twist or as small as a conversation having a surprising outcome. scenes that meet the character's expectations, such as a boring supply run, should be summarized.

arrive late and leave early to every scene. if you're character's at a party, open with them mid conversation instead of describing how they got dressed, left their house, arrived at the party, (because those things don't subvert their expectations). and when you're done with the reason for the scene is there, i.e. an important conversation, end it. once you've shown what you needed to show, get out, instead of describing your character commuting home (because it doesn't subvert expectations!)

epithets are the devil. "the blond man smiled--" you've lost me. use their name. use it often. don't be afraid of it. the reader won't get tired of it. it will serve you far better than epithets, especially if you have two people of the same pronouns interacting.

your character should always be working towards a goal, internal or external (i.e learning to love themself/killing the villain.) try to establish that goal as soon as possible in the reader's mind. the goal can change, the goal can evolve. as long as the reader knows the character isn't floating aimlessly through the world around them with no agency and no desire. that gets boring fast.

plan scenes that you know you'll have fun writing, instead of scenes that might seem cool in your head but you know you'll loathe every second of. besides the fact that your top priority in writing should be writing for only yourself and having fun, if you're just dragging through a scene you really hate, the scene will suffer for it, and readers can tell. the scenes i get the most praise on are always the scenes i had the most fun writing. an ideal outline shouldn't have parts that make you groan to look at. you'll thank yourself later.

happy writing :)

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have you been itching for professional beta feedback?

hello! my name is lila, and i am both an indie author and a professional beta reader who offers services on fiverr. i would be happy to read any genre, any length of words! my rate is $1/1000 words. I deliver within 3-5 days on average, no matter the length of the book. shoot me a message there and i'll be happy to create a custom offer!

if you're interested in hiring me, please open communications through fiverr at the link, because fiverr has strict rules about only conducting business through their platform. i would be happy to beta read for y'all! book me!

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what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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🌟are you an author?

✨do you have a book coming out soon?

🌟do you want help promoting it?

✨look no further! I am offering to interview authors on my YouTube channel about their books! I will also crosspost some clips from the interviews to my other social media platforms for even more reach.

🌟How it will work:

You give me an ARC or your book to read

I’ll come up with questions and give you time in advance to come up with your answers

We’ll schedule and film the interview

It’ll go up around the time of your book’s release

I’ll also leave an ARC review if you want me to!

✨Requirements:

That your book is being published soon (within the next few months, let's say) it has been published in the past month

This is a loose suggestion, not a requirement, but I would prefer to cover books in the scifi/fantasy genres.

🌟That's it! It's just that simple! I'm doing this because I want to uplift other authors, engage with my community, build new networks of authors, and just generally be able to help.

Marketing as an author can feel so isolating, so overwhelming, and so impossible. I'm here to make it easier and more fun to get your book in front of new eyes.

✨If you’re interested, please email lilamarybooks@gmail.com and we'll go from there!

especially if you're an indie author, I would love to have you!

GENERAL TAGLIST: @worldbuildng @muddshadow @nikkywrites @47crayons @directionoftime

@chayscribbles @magic-is-something-we-create @rodentwrites @notwritinganyflufftoday @rustywritessometimes

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This is extremely helpful, thank you so much!!

what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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let me watch your ttrpg. I don't want to play I just want to lurk and immerse myself in the vibe to see if I want to try playing

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what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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asking because i'm working on a project with the aim of helping writers start and finish their fantasy books, even if it feels like an impossible goal right now.

so please, if you have this problem, i would love if you would dm me so i can listen to what your struggles are in particular!

to reiterate: if you have any of these problems, or something not listed here, i would love for you to dm me and tell me about it!

what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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what do you struggle with most when writing fantasy? be as detailed or big picture as you like!

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send me your books! I am still looking for them!!

🌟are you an author?

✨do you have a book coming out soon?

🌟do you want help promoting it?

✨look no further! I am offering to interview authors on my YouTube channel about their books! I will also crosspost some clips from the interviews to my other social media platforms for even more reach.

🌟How it will work:

You give me an ARC or your book to read

I’ll come up with questions and give you time in advance to come up with your answers

We’ll schedule and film the interview

It’ll go up around the time of your book’s release

I’ll also leave an ARC review if you want me to!

✨Requirements:

That your book is being published soon (within the next few months, let's say) it has been published in the past month

This is a loose suggestion, not a requirement, but I would prefer to cover books in the scifi/fantasy genres.

🌟That's it! It's just that simple! I'm doing this because I want to uplift other authors, engage with my community, build new networks of authors, and just generally be able to help.

Marketing as an author can feel so isolating, so overwhelming, and so impossible. I'm here to make it easier and more fun to get your book in front of new eyes.

✨If you’re interested, please email lilamarybooks@gmail.com and we'll go from there!

especially if you're an indie author, I would love to have you!

GENERAL TAGLIST: @worldbuildng @muddshadow @nikkywrites @47crayons @directionoftime

@chayscribbles @magic-is-something-we-create @rodentwrites @notwritinganyflufftoday @rustywritessometimes

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another first draft? who, little old me? surely not...

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a deep dive into THE ORDER trilogy this week, to celebrate the announcement of After The Ordee this November! We’ll be covering the broad points of Cerrick and Njord’s relationship, and the trilogy overall! If you’ve ever wanted to know the details, now is the time!

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Reintro!

I've been on writeblr four years, I figured it's time for a reintro! a lot of the folks who were here when I first came to this wonderful community aren't here anymore, and it's time to meet some new lovely people!

I'm Lila, she/her, and I am a queer fantasy romance author! I'm an indie author with six books currently out! they are:

All of those are available here! This is my author website, and my author instagram!

I also have a monthly author newsletter, with first looks and sneak peeks!

This is my Kofi, where I post novelettes/short stories.

I have a general taglist that i use semi-often, so please let me know if you'd like to be added to that! you can find more details about my finished/unfinished works here!

I'm also a frequent fanfic writer, so dm me if you want my ao3 or my fandom blog.

I am always looking for new writeblrs to follow and wips to track! please especially reblog if you're a writer who fits any of these:

is an indie author (ALWAYS looking to support more indie authors)

writes mostly fantasy

writes queer romance

is active and posts about their wips often

but of course, all writers are welcome, even if you don't fit those points! boosts are encouraged!

GENERAL TAGLIST: @worldbuildng @muddshadow @nikkywrites @47crayons @directionoftime

@chayscribbles @magic-is-something-we-create @rodentwrites

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Now Boarding: WRITEBLR SUMMERFEST 2025

Attention passengers!

You are now boarding WRITEBLR SUMMERFEST 2025, the month-long writing event for community building, collaborative games, and micro-challenges that help you spread word about your writing.

This year’s theme is Airport Terminal. You can expect:

Lost luggage stories

Missed connections

Weird bar encounters

Genre mix-ups at the wrong gate

Found family, ghost flights, and dramatic departures

Whether you're a casual writer or a full-time author, we have a seat for you.

Tag your writer friends. Reblog the posts. Charge your laptops. We take off August 1st.

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suppose you've had an idea in your head for a fantasy novel your whole life, but the thought of actually sitting down to do the worldbuilding, figure out the details of a sandbox world from the ground up, plot, characters, and the monumental task of finishing the book seems too dautning to tackle. say you've never written fantasy before.

say you have that dream of finishing that book somehow, someday.

i am building a course to solve this exact problem! please, reblog and tell me what you struggle with most, what you wish more advice guides or courses included, or anything else pertinent!

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have you always had that idea for a fantasy novel somewhere deep inside you? perhaps you've been a lover of fantasy all your life, growing up on lord of the rings or discovering the stormlight archive later in life?

an idea that calls to you, but the process of getting that idea into a finished draft seems far too overwhelming to tackle.

Only 3% of people who start writing books are able to finish them. I am developing a course that will ensure you are in that 3%, and that you can finish book after book throughout your life.