Let’s get hypothetical.
You’re a writer who’s been going at it for a bit now. You really enjoy what you do and put your blood, sweat, and tears into each story. One day, you decide to post it in a random thread to get some feedback.
Just one problem: no takers.
You wonder if you should even bother writing; you decide to quit and move on to something else.
If that story applies to you, then hold your horses. If all you wanted was feedback, to improve your writing skills a bit, or maybe just see how others do it, then you’ve come to the right place. There are a few rules, however:
>Posting the story directly in the thread is preferred over a link to Pastebin, FiMFiction, etc.
>One story at a time.
>Don’t be a dick or asshole when reading or critiquing.
>All stories posted within the thread must be pre-written.
This thread’s purpose is to encourage writefags all over /mlp/ to write. We’re laid back here. Post what you want as long as it’s pone related. We’re not all “STOREEEYS ONLY!” We discuss topics such as writing techniques, interesting tropes, and bring forth story ideas. Let’s have fun.
>>27747494
Tips and links:
Things you should know about before writing clop:
Vhatug’s tips for anatomically correct clop and squash soup:
http://pastebin.com/g4VpEg4f
http://www.literotica.com/s/erotic-synonyms (Because using dick, balls, and pussy just isn’t enough to get the reader off. Remember, the reader cums first.)Had to. Puns are awesome.
Things you should know about writing:
Clever’s Tips on How to Write Short Stories: http://pastebin.com/GGBkxi7e
How to into writing: http://pastebin.com/V1ujiyJt
Writing rules from Navarone: http://pastebin.com/bnMmZ2T3
Ezn’s Guite to writing Fanfiction: http://eznguide.neocities.org/
Writing Book for beginners: https://mega.co.nz/#F!pwo21SKA!dljqCUmOhkwLX3x9_ApEgQ
Help for creating OC characters: http://www.dawnsomewhere.com/ocguide/
A few authors from different threads should you seek inspiration from their stories:
Flutterrape general’s writers: http://pastebin.com/eG8iY7Wy
Active AiE general writers: http://pastebin.com/mVG33ERX
PiE general’s writers: http://pastebin.com/Mgd0QuNy
>“How do I cure my writer’s block?”
Magic.
>“FUCK YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION!”
There’s no one way to cure it, but, if you can’t write, you may as well read stories. There’s more to writing than writing; there’s reading too, and that helps. Check some of the links above.
Try the following (keep in mind this won’t work for everyone):
-Figure out when it’s the best time for you to write.
-Fap then write*.
-Write anyway, and allow yourself to write shitty stories. More often than not, the block is the fear of it being bad. That’s what editing is for.
-Seriously, drink coffee. It’s a writer’s best friend.
-Listen to music while writing.
*Unless you’re writing clop, then listen to your boner.
>>27747503
Here’s some new stuff that didn’t fit in the second post.
A couple writing podcasts:
http://www.writingexcuses.com/
http://typehammer.com/podcast/
An archive of how to write pretty much anything:
https://curiosityquills.com/limyaael/
An idea generator:
http://writers-den.pantomimepony.co.uk/writers-first-lines.php
A worldbuilding forum:
http://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/
Fuck me, it's good to be home. So, Rosen, I will have a critique for your story on Thursday.
Old thread >>27522546
Bump.
I love the new thread smell.
Good to be back
>>27747545
Hooray! New thread! Looking forward to it Littleguy.
>>27747494
>filename
kek
>>27751259
(*〇□〇)……!
Reminder the writefriends out there, WG now has a skype chat where we /soc/ as little as well as bounce ideas off each other.
add olik.reznov to get in.
Do you guys ever set challenges for yourself when writing?
>>27755097
I personally don't, but I need to that's for sure. I'm lazy. I wonder what other writefags do for challenging themselves.
>>27755097
I do. I've been going around and writing stuff for various threads to challenge my ability to write in-character actions and dialogue. I figure if the people who really like a pony accept my portrayal I can be confident as I move on.
>>27755196
One challenge I did was to write a story where the protagonist was never mentioned by name, and see if I could write her well enough that people could identify who she is.
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Don't die
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Are there any threads/generals you guys ever want to write for, but haven't for whatever reason?
I really want to write something for the marriage problems general, but haven't had the motivation to sit down and crank out a story that isn't based on a prompt
>>27763782
I'd like to write for /moon/ and the occasional Lyra threads, but writing for /sun/ is almost too much already. One day, I'll write a Luna green.
One day.
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>>27765470
double bump
>have a huge pile of bullet points, paragraphs, small notes and ideas about this story I've been wanting to write for months
>Design a world so expansive and detailed I keep all my notes and files in a messy folder named "fanfic"
>It doesn't even have a title
>So many ideas for mythological creatures, have my main protagonist, so much inspiration, yet
>Terrified to even write a single word
>Have extremely severe self-criticism issues
>Tried to stop being so self-centered and cynical and just write the fucking thing
>I can't
>Live with the fact I will probably never ever write it
>My creative outbursts have literally been reduced to adding to this folder with ideas and situations the characters find themselves in
How's your writing coming along, guys?
>>27765547
Vomit on the page man, do something. I've seen some gnarly shit written down in my time. I assure you that despite what you think, your ideas, no matter how autistic, will be appreciated somewhere, man. Don't do it for others, do it for yourself.
>>27765547
>Pitch it to Hasbro
>Showrun while other writers create your vision
>Have creative differences after your creation leaves the nest and takes flight on its own
>Hurl spaghetti and storm out on your own beloved child when it's barely able to walk
>Talk about how you did the right thing and start having other kids who all die young
>Enjoy the perpetual hell of your own making and try to smile as you burn
How we doing today lads?
>>27766884
Pretty good, almost trips. Waiting for motivation to hit me again
>>27765547
Same here. My solution so far has been this: Don't give yourself an opportunity to self-criticize. Stream your ideas during prewriting/drafting.
Might not work for you, but it has proven a lot more effective for me than just
>get idea(s)
>jot them down with a filter, lose at least 90% of it because it sounds shitty and doesn't get a chance to expand
>have nothing to work with
>mope in frustration
>repeat in a week or two
Just had to break the cycle and I found out a way that works for me. I hope youand any other writers in this spothave some luck too.
>Can't write without people to please
>Used to go to random prompt threads
>Actually get going for a couple hours last night
>Looks like it could lead to some fun, zany adventures
>It's killed in the morning
I fucking hate janitors sometimes. I just want prompt threads for the inspiration and the fans to keep me going
>>27747494
How many fanfictions post 2012 actually do filename?
>>27765547
It might help if you remind yourself that no one except you has to read what you produce. If you get self-conscious, tell yourself that you are the only party to your writing, if you choose it. That makes it easier for me, whenever I start feeling like I'm producing below standard.
>>27773239
I've counted fourteen so far.Just fucking kidding.
>>27768823
is it not archived?
>>27768823
Be your own spring of inspiration, Anon
>>27763811
Do it now
>>27776143
Shia Labeouf
