@Bang2write

I'm a script editor, author & blogger who helps screenwriters & novelists with their writing craft & careers. Follow for writing & networking tips. She/her.

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NEW ON B2W >> Top 5 Reasons A Writing Retreat Will Help Your Writing bang2write.com/2025/09/top-5… #screenwriting #AuthorOfTwitter

Top 5 Reasons A Writing Retreat Will Help Your Writing - Bang2write

A writing retreat can be a powerful reset. B2W's Lucy V on why writing retreats can lead to meaningful progress in your draft & career.

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"1 Thing That Will Make All The Difference To Your Writing" via @Bang2write #amwriting #writerslife #WritingCommunity #writingadvice #writingtips bang2write.com/2020/10/1-thi…

1 Thing That Will Make All The Difference To Your Writing - Bang2write

If you need to get productive and finally get your writing finished, here's B2W's top tip that made all the difference.

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"Remember, good characterization is about understanding WHAT your characters are doing in the story. We don’t want to tick boxes – that’s how we end up with cookie cutter characters that are boring." ~@Bang2write tinyurl.com/twnuxvtv via @WriterThesaurus | #writer #writingtips #characters

Antihero vs. Antagonist vs. Villain: What’s The Difference?

Antiheroes, Antagonists & Villains, are morally gray characters who make trouble in your story. But what's the difference? Which do you need?

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Screenwriting is not a zero sum game. One person’s success doesn’t keep another from succeeding. Success comes from, ultimately, the words on the page and the craft and creativity used to put them there. Any success by others needs to be applauded and encouraged.
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Inside The Spec Pile: Novel No-Nos To Avoid In Your First 3 Chapters | buff.ly/KYBtVzx | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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5 Tips To Crush Self Doubt & Get More Confident As A Writer | buff.ly/j4uKna9 | @bang2write | #indiewriting

5 Tips To Crush Self Doubt & Get More Confident As A Writer - Bang2write

Self-doubt can be one of the worst enemies of writers and great writing. B2W's Lucy V breaks down how you can get more confident.

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Self-Editing Your Draft: From “WTAF?” to “Hell Yes, I Wrote That!” | buff.ly/yIz2dPN | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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5 Big Truths In The A.I Debate Nobody Seems To Be Talking About | buff.ly/3WFgl0j | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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‘This Story Defies Genre!’ Why That’s NOT The Flex You Think It Is | buff.ly/T29kcr7 | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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It’s always ‘women get X’ until you trace it back and see the patriarchy handed them X as compensation for Y oppression.
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everytime men complain about an “advantage” women have, it’s always because of the patriarchy “women get awarded custody more” yeah because y’all decided child rearing was a woman’s job “male victims of women aren’t taken seriously” yeah because you’ve decided women are weak and incapable “women don’t get drafted” see above “women can make money just by being hot” yeah because you treat us like objects, it’s YOUR money
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Top 10 Dastardly & Deadly Female Villains In Movies & TV | buff.ly/rLVYHOA | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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NEW ON B2W!!! 💘 Romance in the 2020s is about emotional truth, real chemistry, and relationships that grow - not perfect people or tired formulas. If you want your love stories to resonate now, these 10 quick tips are for you. Read it here: bang2write.com/2026/02/10-qu…
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Top 7 Novel Writing Mistakes Writers Keep Making | buff.ly/f1qBZFO | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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Top 10 Quick, Actionable Resolutions For Writers In 2026 | buff.ly/Jk0jKMr | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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On Character Motivation: How Your Main Character’s ‘Why’ Powers Your Story | buff.ly/RjfrnJA | @bang2write | #indiewriting
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RIP Tom Stoppard
Bang2write@Bang2write6 May 2024
This quote from Tom Stoppard nails it on how screenwriters need to leave enough 'room' for directors & other creatives to do their jobs to bring the words on the page to life ✅️ But ALSO: don't write 'exit (character)' in a spec script! ⛔️ CONT'D #MondayMotivation #Writer
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NEW on B2W >> Why Female Characters Should Kill More People In Your Story bang2write.com/2025/11/why-f… #screenwriting #novels

Why Female Characters Should Kill More People In Your Story

Female characters may kill more than they used to, but it's often due to just 2 reasons. B2W's Lucy V puts this under the spotlight.

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5 Tips For Pushing Past The Fear Of Never Getting Published | buff.ly/6NsLIof | @bang2write | #indiepublishing
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Top 7 Tips To Help Your Indie Book Sell (Even Without Viral Marketing!) | buff.ly/pFkb3Xq | @bang2write | #bookmarketing
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5 Tips For Pushing Past The Fear Of Never Getting Published by @Bang2write #Published #Resilience #Submissions #Anxiety bang2write.com/2025/11/5-tip…

5 Tips For Pushing Past The Fear Of Never Getting Published - Bang2write

If you are feeling the fear of 'never' getting published, you are not alone. B2W's Lucy V breaks down what you can do.

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