@ellDimensional

Something resembling an #artist #writer #reader #gamer but mainly a #grouch #cynic and usually #unamused.

 New Jersey, USA
Joined December 2008
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"When I'm writing, it transports me to into another place, a place where time moves differently. Each word fills in a piece of the puzzle and the story." - Wrtr #amwriting Be #Writing #Writer #Author ~ I don't always know where the story is going. A love/hate thing.
Ideas are the easy part. The hard part is writing them down. - Patricia C. Wrede ~ Background photo shows a granite mountain during a snow storm, gray clouds in the background, snow hanging in the air.

ALT Ideas are the easy part. The hard part is writing them down. - Patricia C. Wrede ~ Background photo shows a granite mountain during a snow storm, gray clouds in the background, snow hanging in the air.

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This is the whole problem. People think “there are no rules” is empowering—but it’s a trap. It’s like telling a beginner guitarist, “Don’t worry about chords, scales, or rhythm—just play whatever you feel, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about your artistic voice.” That’s not freedom. That’s neglect. Writing is a skill. Like music, dance, or painting. You can learn it. You should learn it. And yes—there are rules. Not arbitrary ones. Objective ones rooted in how stories work on readers. Learning the craft doesn’t erase your voice. It amplifies it. So yes—you might be an inferior writer right now. That’s not an insult. It’s just the starting line. You get better by learning the structure and principles that make great writing work.
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It happens to a lot of authors. Some more than others, lol
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Swear words in Sci-fi The Dune movies use f*** and s***, and of course the Star Wars IP has recognizable made up ones. But what about just a new, contained sci-fi story? What would you prefer to read?
60%Invent New Ones
27%Use Contemporary Ones
13%No Swears
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Just go ahead and remove these three words from your writing: 1. "Very" 2. "Just" 3. "Suddenly"
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Don't write for other people, #turtlewriters. Write for *you*. Write what *you'd* want to read. If you enjoy/love what you write, that enthusiasm will come across in your writing & it will engage readers one day. But all that matters is *your* passion❤️for it. ((hugs)) 🙂🐢🍀
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Which best describes your current to be read pile? #WritingCommunity #readingcommunity
60%Growing
10%Shrinking
27%Collecting dust
3%Other (comment)
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You're not behind. You're just on your own path, #turtlewriters. Listen to your heart, not the voice of fear. Believe in yourself! You can do so much more than you imagine possible! 🍀 Good luck in everything you do! 🙂🐢 Take care & stay safe. ❤️ #WritingCommunity #amwriting
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Writing takes a lot to be able to do consistently, but it also gives you a lot. It feeds your soul. -Wrtr #amwriting ..Be Writing. #writing #author
Writing is hard work; it's also the best job I've ever had. -Raymond E. Feist - Background shows the blurred lights of the city horizon.

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#amwriting #writingcommunity
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I'm stealing this from someone else... You can fly like superman but only if you poop your pants first... would you take that deal?
49%Yes
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"Sometimes when I'm writing, the hours float by. And you look up and wonder where the time went. Other times you dredge deep for every word, and they barely come out one at a time. But every word is worth it whether kept or not, they all lead to something."#amwriting Keep Writing
What doesn't kill us gives us something new to write about. Julie Wright - Background shows a cool old time typewriter in black on a dark wood table.

ALT What doesn't kill us gives us something new to write about. Julie Wright - Background shows a cool old time typewriter in black on a dark wood table.

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“A room without #books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero
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There’s a lot of discourse today about not reading Indie Books because of typos/errors. I’ve read nearly 50 books this year, and seen typos/errors in almost all of them. But only 10 of those books were by Indie Authors. Are a few typos really a Deal Breaker for you folks?
11%YES!!! 🖍️
89%NO 📖
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Maybe it’s just me, but I find character descriptions to be more distracting than useful 99% of the time. Unless your MC’s eye color👁️, nose shape 👃, or earlobe length👂🏽has something integral to do with the overarching plot, I frankly just do not care! 🤷🏽‍♂️ What about you?
44%They Matter!!!
56%Not Really
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Are adults allowed watch kids cartoons? Or is it considered immature or creepy
77%Totally can watch them!
2%Nope creepy need grow up
4%Depends (drop why below)
17%Cartoons are the best
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All us book lovers really want for Christmas is the chance to go to the bookstore with an unlimited budget.
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How writers celebrate different events...💀💀😂 #amwriting
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