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Hi. The problem in my case is that I think I have a story. Because of depression, I fell into what doctors call anhedonia (I am unsure how it’s written). For those who don’t know, it’s the lack of any feeling. Like, in my case, I don’t know what I like or love (I know what I despise, though everything else is indifferent to me).

So I have been collecting these ideas for around a year now. And I think I have this story inside me I need to tell.

However, yesterday, I saw a post here yesterday that said something along the lines of: maybe you don’t have a story, so that’s why you don’t have plot. The thing that he argued is that you should fall in love with the story you write, and I just can’t do it because I frankly don’t feel anything.

I do writing because it’s ”the only thing that’s less annoying than all else”, and it gives me something to work with. But when I sit to write, it’s just…nothing. And at the same time, I feel limited. I write in a language that is not my native one, and I feel like it’s total trash when it deserves to be good. For reference, I’ve written two books, and I find it all so overwhelming. It’s the only thing I can do because I completely fell off due to the mental health issue and have nothing to do (I can’t see a psychologist anymore for personal reasons and am constantly tortured at where I am getting my education). Do you have any advice on what I can do?

Hi. The problem in my case is that I think I have a story. Because of depression, I fell into what doctors call anhedonia (I am unsure how it’s written). For those who don’t know, it’s the lack of any feeling. Like, in my case, I don’t know what I like or love (I know what I despise, though everything else is indifferent to me).

So I have been collecting these ideas for around a year now. And I think I have this story inside me I need to tell.

However, yesterday, I saw a post here yesterday that said something along the lines of: maybe you don’t have a story, so that’s why you don’t have plot. The thing that he argued is that you should fall in love with the story you write, and I just can’t do it because I frankly don’t feel anything.

I do writing because it’s ”the only thing that’s less annoying than all else”, and it gives me something to work with. But when I sit to write, it’s just…nothing. And at the same time, I feel limited. I write in a language that is not my native one, and I feel like it’s total trash when it deserves to be good. For reference, I’ve written two books, and I find it all so overwhelming. It’s the only thing I can do because I completely fell off due to the mental health issue and have nothing to do (I can’t see a psychologist anymore for personal reasons and am constantly tortured at where I am getting my education). Do you have any advice on what I can do?

Okay, here is something a little different to talk about. I just saw an interview of an author who said that her editors give her ideas? Like, THAT IS A THING? Don’t get me wrong, I understand that they help with more than just the grammar and stuff (like plot development and character arcs, etc.), but I always thought they just give you guidance and not telling you ideas to outright use? Is that common, or is that a one-author thing? Let’s talk💗

Въпрос, който ми се върти в главата. Интересно ми е как всеки вижда проблема с копирането и еднаквите (или почти) по сюжет книги (поне в онлайн средата на социалните медии). Тъй като попаднах на много коментари от много различни гледни точки (някои от които направо ме изумиха, че са излезнали от човешки мозък, а не от ИИ) спрямо една книга, която става за поредна година ,,жертва” на обвинения за плагиатство (за контекст: почти всичко е изкопирано, със сменени имена и моменти от други книги; даже дума по дума има и в двете книги два момента на диалога, които са същите). Та, какво смятате вие за оригинално? И в зависимост от жанра, който предпочитате, разбира си.

I am lost. Completely. I don’t know what to do and feel super overwhelmed. Okay, so I have these few documents of brain dump and am not sure what I want to do with them. I know I want them to be a series (fantasy) but have no idea what to do. I know basically where I am going, but the in between is very scary. I am not sure how long these documents are (I am not complaining about it because I am grateful I have these ideas), but I am overwhelmed. How does one go about structuring a series that makes sense as a plotter (I block if I pants it)? Do you have any tips for breaking things down to not feel as I do? And better yet, do you have any tips for someone who has an absolutely bad memory and can’t remember a thing she did like a second ago (figuratively but then again, not)? Thank you so much!

I am lost. Completely. I don’t know what to do and feel super overwhelmed. Okay, so I have these few documents of brain dump and am not sure what I want to do with them. I know I want them to be a series (fantasy) but have no idea what to do. I know basically where I am going, but the in between is very scary. I am not sure how long these documents are (I am not complaining about it because I am grateful I have these ideas), but I am overwhelmed. How does one go about structuring a series that makes sense as a plotter (I block if I pants it)? Do you have any tips for breaking things down to not feel as I do? And better yet, do you have any tips for someone who has an absolutely bad memory and can’t remember a thing she did like a second ago (figuratively but then again, not)? Thank you so much!

It’s in no means a hate post towards Alex. I am very indifferent toward her books and haven’t read one in a while, but something raised my curiosity.

However, can she get a little more creative with her marketing? Kudos to her that she’s doing it all alone, but it begs the question why doesn’t she have any help when she’s a mainstream author? She constantly does the same thing with the same song over and over again, and it gets a little tiring (I know how self-marketing works, and it’s exhausting to come up with new ideas, but again, to just repeat the same ONE thing? I am not sure if she does it because it works (as her videos get more or less the same views because of her follower count and basic social media algorithm)).

And while we’re on the matter, why is she always trying to be like SJM? I get she’s the most famous of the genre right now, but just because she said her book had to be split into parts doesn’t mean you have to say that too (she said that on a story on Insta a few days after the CHD interview) as she did in a recent video.

Anyways, I am happy she’s achieving her dreams, but from a creative standpoint (not that I am the most creative person) is just weird to me.

Guys, dw, I’ll be quick. I am just wondering what you think LR’s new inspiration will be? Do you think she’ll be original? She’s said she will work on something with shadows (that shadow and soul thing mentioned in Fearless; basically an impossible romance between Sol and Luna). My biggest bets are: Thief of Night by Holly Black (she has it in paperback and hardback) and Shadows between us because thats the book that got her back into reading (It’s also going to be a duology which she’s said before but tries to cover up now, so maybe it’ll become a series)+a bonus one: One dark window (she’s said she’s read it) What are your thoughts?

Note: I’ll lay out all things ive found cause I’m genuinely intrigued:

- She’s started to ponder this idea around some time in 2024 (she mentioned that idea in a book talk around August 14, 2024);

- It is darker and more mature, her words;

- It’s still romantasy but also thriller;

- She was reading “Save the cat”-that could be for the TV show;

- She always talks about “protecting your passion” because of all opinions (I wonder why);

- She’s been unmotivated to work on this new book (for whatever reason)

- Wants to write a book she wants to read;

- Potentially there will be a female character named Emily (and shes saved “soft male names” too that include: Lewis, Caleb, Samuel, Hayes, etc.-its on Pinterest)

- she discusses something about “humans“;

- wants to write a book she wants to read;

- has written notes of the type: “the sun seems sad today”

P. S. I am not a stalker, dw. I just catch details easily.

Hi! I am writing this to mainly ask you what plot structure you’re using? I find myself often not wanting to use the three act structure, so I wondered if there are more unconventional ones that the usual 20 or so.

It‘s not a fantasy story I am asking this for, but I primarily am a fantasy writer and feel super comfortable in this community to ask here. Hopefully, you appreciate that and the little distraction that is my family feud story. Think House of the dragon in modern Cornwall. That’s my fantasy connection. I debated to do something that’s specific for all the characters and build a narrative around it. Any help is appreciated!!!!

Guys, dw, I’ll be quick. I am just wondering what you think LR’s new inspiration will be? Do you think she’ll be original? She’s said she will work on something with shadows (that shadow and soul thing mentioned in Fearless; basically an impossible romance between Sol and Luna). My biggest bets are: Thief of Night by Holly Black (she has it in paperback and hardback) and Shadows between us because thats the book that got her back into reading (It’s also going to be a duology which she’s said before but tries to cover up now, so maybe it’ll become a series)+a bonus one: One dark window (she’s said she’s read it) What are your thoughts?

Note: I’ll lay out all things ive found cause I’m genuinely intrigued:

- She’s started to ponder this idea around some time in 2024 (she mentioned that idea in a book talk around August 14, 2024);

- It is darker and more mature, her words;

- It’s still romantasy but also thriller;

- She was reading “Save the cat”-that could be for the TV show;

- She always talks about “protecting your passion” because of all opinions (I wonder why);

- She’s been unmotivated to work on this new book (for whatever reason)

- Wants to write a book she wants to read;

- Potentially there will be a female character named Emily (and shes saved “soft male names” too that include: Lewis, Caleb, Samuel, Hayes, etc.-its on Pinterest)

- she discusses something about “humans“;

- wants to write a book she wants to read;

- has written notes of the type: “the sun seems sad today”

P. S. I am not a stalker, dw. I just catch details easily.

Basically the title. What do you think is the case with that? What do you think she’s doing. She started but stopped suddenly (the timeline is February-April after being MIA for months and is MIA now too). Do you think she’s lying low or something? Do you think she’s writing as fast as she can because she’s pressured to get something new out on the market? Let’s talk.

Българи, сънародници, сълюбимци. Първо как сте? Второ, това не е писано с помощта но ИИ, но не искам да добавям някоя и друга правописна или граматична грешка, тъй като това си е чиста обида. Остава само да ми вярвате.

За това друг път. Сега обаче искам да повдигна въпроса: някога чудили ли сте се какво ще стане, ако Вазовата ,,Епопея” беше роман? И то в буквалното значение на думата. Може да се развива в няколко различни времеви линии, може би и по едно и също време. Аз си представям как Писий и Левски се срещат, например. Не знам дали и при вас е така, обаче това много ме радва като история. Може да се даде нова перспектива за положението в България по онова време, ако всичко вземе, че се нагъчка на едно. Какво мислите по въпроса? Бихте ли чели нещо подобно? Имате ли някакви свои т.нар. head canons за народните ни герои?

Basically the title. Let’s talk

Hi! As a female, I have this issue. I really like older men. I started being more sexually active recently and soon became aware of that. I hear people always talking about communicating what you want, but the issue is none of them are what I want lol. How do I approach this subject and find someone who might be on the same page and up for a relationship?

Here’s the issue. I’ve been always interested in that way of instigating contact with men. It’s fun and no strings attached. However, do you have any tips on how to make the experience better for myself? Are there ways in which I can feel like he’s there with me?

Before you decide to ignore the post, I want to ask you as I am curious: what is the general consensus slash opinion about Lauren Roberts these days? I’m hoping to open a mindful discussion💗

Look, I’m making use of the day. I want to know what you think in all your /uj senses. Do you think she’s good? Or just okay? Or maybe even below mid? Share your experiences, lol. But I’m asking because I am a writer (don’t mock me, it’s happened a few times before in here) and can’t do anything to stop comparing to her. Do you think her editors are doing the heavy lifting for her, or they are mostly out of the picture (which means she’s doing all that)? that’s another thing to ask. I need heavy slander to snap me out of it. Your turn.

Before you decide to ignore the post, I want to ask you as I am curious: what is the general consensus slash opinion about Lauren Roberts these days? I’m hoping to open a mindful discussion💗

First off, I want to ask, how do you know when you’ve come as a woman? Because I feel the pressure build, but there never is like a letting go of that pressure. What I assume was my first ever orgsm felt so very different from what I feel now. it felt completely body-shattering.

Second of all, how do you make yourself feel like you have a partner who is pleasing you? It’s a bit of a dumb question, but I am serious. If you have any tips, all is welcomed.