r/WritingHub

I've always wanted to write books and I love making up story's, researching the techniques of writing. But I've never actually enjoyed reading, yes, I've liked some of the books I was forced to read in school. But not the actual reading part, just the story of it. I know a ton of techniques so I don't think I'd be terrible at writing a book, but all other threads I've seen about this always get the same answer. "If you don't read you won't understand how to set up a story and use correct grammer." But I LIKE understanding correct writing techniques. Is it a bad idea to write a book without reading books? (Yes this post isn't correct grammer I'm just lazy.)

is there a minimum or maximum for a prologue because I was writing a book and my friend read the prologue and she said it was too long but it’s only one page and a wondering is there a maximum for a prologue and can the rest of the book be much longer cause I don’t really think need that much like pages in my prologue but I could be wrong

so I writing a book (for fun, nothing more) the genre is dystopian, a little bit of fantasy and romance. it in the future and is about a girl that makes a rebellion and there is 7 main characters and their trying to find the goddess to save the world again but at the end they find out that the last goddess they need to find is the main character. So reddit does the title match the book and does the title sound too simpler to another book?

so I am 13 and I love writing, I have been working on this project. It’s called The Seven Sins Of A Erased Goddess, the genre is dystopian, action, fantasy vibes, (I still am working on the genre) it about a girl named Aster that 16 in a high school that more of a prison because she is a kwamie user (someone that as been blessed by a goddess like their birth was blessed) so she is abused by her teacher and she makes resistance against them so that are a point of it is her like escaping, making a resistance and taking down the government stuff like that and at the end, they find out that’s she is a goddess of gravity and space it self how would I publish this book With my age and would anyone want to help me make this dream come true

Hello, everyone. 👋 I've been on the search for a long-term writing partner/buddy, and so I hope I can at least find one person here who I can mesh with and develop a productive writing friendship with! If you do reach out, I'll do my best to read through your message. I'm 27F from the U.S. and a fantasy writer (think Martin, Hobb, Wurst, inspired by historical fiction authors like Penman and Mantel).

• Genre/s: Fantasy, high or epic. Nothing inspired by anime. Sorry, just not my thing.

• Goals/expectations/commitment: I'm currently writing the first draft of my novel, so I'm hoping we can have one-on-one messaging to keep track of our goal (finish a draft, complete an outline, etc.). Also, long-term. I'm actually looking for serious writers, who are either planning to publish traditionally or self-publish, and actually make a career out of this.

• Writing/experience level: I'd say advanced, since I'm graduating with a degree in creative writing, and I read a lot about writing (craft books, literature analysis, etc.). I don't mind being a soundboard and, ideally, you'll help me with my writing ramblings, so not much hand-holding here, lol. Not looking to be a teacher for others.

• Meeting place: Discord, ideally. We can chat first on Reddit DMs to get a vibe check done.

• Max size: Just one person, but if more than one person resonates, I'm happy to check up with multiple people.

Other than that, I look forward to meeting you! If you message me and I don't respond, please feel free to send another - Reddit doesn't always notify me right away that someone messaged. 😅

For a crime thriller set in modern times, in my police research, it's really hard to come up with reasons as to why a detective investigating a case, would leave the police station much, since I feel it would be less interesting, to have a story where so much of it is restricted to inside the station.

But according to real research, a detective rarely has to leave the building and can solve most cases logically through phone calls, etc.

One idea for example, was to show a police funeral of a murdered officer, to show some turmoil the main character is wrestling with.

But then you reader will ask since when do they have time to pause for a funeral, when they have to not let the current leads slip out of their hands, etc.

So I am trying to come up with realistic reasons for a detective to leave the building but having trouble, unless I should just take dramatic license more?

Thank you very much for any input on this! I really appreciate it!

I just started content writing about tech tools for productivity & business and also personal experience = real-life experience.

Any tips to improve my writing? I really want a tip.

Critique group, writing buddies

[22M] Howdy looking for a critique group so we share tips and ideas of our writing with each other and calibrate and fine tune our voices.

Currently already have a book being drafted and would like people who are open minded and also enjoying writing in strange ways or settings. (Writing in unconventional ways or with weird premises are totally welcome)

Currently writing a Comedic Romance that happens on Medieval Iberia (Where portugal and spain are!)

Only looking for 18+ to make sure it's a safe space for any people in there without any shame about their work.

Genre/s: Mainly comedy, romance and historical fiction. But any genres are allowed!

Goals/expectations/commitment: advice, critiques, etc

Writing/experience level: Any level is acceptable!

Meeting place: Discord, please dm or send a reply if interested

Max size: 10

* Genre/s: whatever, though I suspect the majority will be fantasy.

* Goals/expectations/commitment: we want to form a community where you will meet friends and writing contacts for life. This is a place to talk about the craft and be that alternative space for those who don’t have many people in real life to talk to about writing.

* Writing/experience level: we accept any experience level. In fact, we welcome newer writers in particular because we have detailed resources that I promise you will learn so much from!

* Meeting place: discord

* Max size: not determined as of yet

Check link in comment to join!

* Genre/s: Any genre

* Goals/expectations/commitment: If you want feedback, you gotta give it back too! Support each other, try to read other people's works and be encouraging

* Writing/experience level: Any level

* Meeting place: Discord [https://discord.gg/C6X378W9xf\]

* Max size: No limit