{"id":300,"date":"2023-03-02T21:15:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T21:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sserpente.com\/?p=300"},"modified":"2023-03-02T21:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T21:15:48","slug":"10-silly-writing-tips-that-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sserpente.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/02\/10-silly-writing-tips-that-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"10 (silly) writing tips that actually work!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heyho there my lovelies! I get asked a lot if I have any writing tips, whether that\u2019s about the infamous writer\u2019s block or the process in general. So I thought, in honour of my first blog post on my website, I\u2019d post a collection of ten writing tips that I don\u2019t see around a lot but that have always helped me write! Maybe they aren\u2019t even as silly as I believe they are! Have fun reading!<\/p>\n

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  1. Stop your writing for the day in the middle of the sentence.<\/strong> When you close your document for the day, start the last sentence you write but don\u2019t finish it. That\u2019ll help you get back into it the day after!<\/li>\n
  2. Don\u2019t read what you\u2019ve written until you\u2019re done. <\/strong>If you need to go back to double-check something for the plot or to change something, that\u2019s fine but if you\u2019re stuck, don\u2019t go back to the beginning of the chapter to read through it again. Just keep writing. Trust me, it saves time and you won\u2019t be frustrated if you remain stuck even after reading through it again.<\/li>\n
  3. If you\u2019re stuck, write a different scene first.<\/strong> Do you know exactly what\u2019s going to happen but you don\u2019t know how to get there yet? Write the scene that comes after first. You\u2019ll stay in your writing flow and you can just piece the scenes together after. You don\u2019t have to force yourself to write chronologically, that\u2019s often not how it happens anyway.<\/li>\n
  4. Writer\u2019s block?<\/strong> The best tip I can give you is to step away from it for a bit.<\/strong> Write something else or resign to reading. Whether you take a day, a week, or even a month off doesn\u2019t matter\u2014it depends on you. Give your brain a break, clear your mind. If you\u2019re still stuck after that, consider going through your plot to see if you need to make changes to keep going.<\/li>\n
  5. Read!<\/strong> Even if it\u2019s just a couple of pages a day, reading, especially before a \u201cwriting session\u201d can get you super motivated and inspired to continue working on your own writing!<\/li>\n
  6. Put your phone away and turn off the Internet.<\/strong> Now if you\u2019re using the Internet for synonyms and\/or translations and research, that\u2019s fine. What I\u2019m trying to say is that often when I\u2019m stuck, my mind will wander off and suddenly, I\u2019m scrolling through TikTok and an hour has passed. Focus on the actual writing when you\u2019re writing. If you find yourself staring at the same sentence for an hour, it\u2019s time for a break anyway!<\/li>\n
  7. Don\u2019t get frustrated with yourself.<\/strong> There will be days when you won\u2019t be able to write a single page\u2014and that\u2019s okay. One problem most writers have, including me, is that we get super frustrated over how we just can\u2019t get enough writing done in a day. Some days are more inspirational than others. Always keep that in mind.<\/li>\n
  8. You don\u2019t need a writing schedule.<\/strong> People often ask me about mine and for full-time writers like Stephen King or Neil Gaiman, sure, they\u2019ll tell you all about their daily routine as an author. Most of us, however, also work another job and\/or have kids, not to mention daily chores. Write whenever you feel inspired to. I mean, if sticking to a schedule works for you, go for it but there\u2019s no use in forcing yourself to write at a specific time of the day when you get your best ideas during a shower and want to jump to your computer half naked straight after. I personally try to write 1k words per day. When, how, or where I do that doesn\u2019t really matter.<\/li>\n
  9. Always keep a notebook on you.<\/strong> In modern days, we have phones, I get it. I use the Notes function more than I could count, however, it\u2019s nice to always have a little physical notebook on you. Once, I dropped my phone during bowling and the screen broke from the inside. <\/em>Long story short, it was done for and I lost a bunch of notes I had made. Luckily, I could retrieve most of them from memory but whatever you do, always keep a physical copy of all of your ideas! You\u2019ll only make the mistake not to once and ideas come and go fast! Not to mention the perks of sitting in a coffee shop with a notebook, writing away\u2026<\/li>\n
  10. Don\u2019t force yourself to write scenes you don\u2019t enjoy writing.<\/strong> Sometimes, we put scenes into books that act as a filler rather than bringing the plot forward. The truth is, if something is boring to you, it\u2019ll be boring to the reader as well. Skip or keep it short. That\u2019ll help you not to lose your motivation and\/or inspiration. If the scene is important but you just can\u2019t bring yourself to write it, consider changing it. Always listen to your gut!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    And that\u2019s it! Some of my tips for writing that people don\u2019t talk about enough in my opinion! Have you used one of those tips before? Do you also have one that might seem silly or impractical at first glance?<\/p>\n

    If you want more tips, be sure to write me on Tumblr, Instagram, Facebook, or directly here!<\/p>\n

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    Big hug!<\/p>\n

    ~ Stef<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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