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so i’m writing a book (my first one!) but i hit a writing block😭😭

i feel you! for the entirety of this year i’ve been in a slump but i recently got back into writing

oo thanks amber!

If any of you guys ever publish a book, I WILK GLADLY READ IT!

if anyone ever needs a beta reader, or arc reader, i am always so down to read your books :)) especially bc ill eventually need people to read mine when i finally write something lmao

okk

i’d be down to read urs whenever u need

•~Brooke~• wrote: "so i’m writing a book (my first one!) but i hit a writing block😭😭"
Watch an inspirational movie about writing...."Who is Forrester?"
Will give an energy Boozt.

Hello! So, my first fantasy book is in the publishing process now. It will be out in a week or so :) ✏️
You can find more info about it in my group: "For The Love Of Writing and Book Gobblers"
In one of the "polls" on the home page 💫

Hello! How long books do you prefer to read? Would you start reading/be interested in a 600 page book by a new self-published author on Amazon? Or would you prefer to read it in two parts - the book being split in two and sold as such.

The thing is, I have a 600 page book, but I'm worried about how well it would attract readers with that volume. What do you think? Note that this will be the first book I am publishing on Amazon.
Can I split the book into two parts? This means that the reader must pick up book 2 to find out the continuation of the story and the denouement.
Can you give me examples of successful books divided into two parts. If the admins allow links too, because I'm looking and can't find it.

Thanks in advance!

I.D. wrote: "Hello! How long books do you prefer to read? Would you start reading/be interested in a 600 page book by a new self-published author on Amazon? Or would you prefer to read it in two parts - the boo..."

So with that if it was split in half so 300 pages it is less nerve racking for the person reading it if they aren't a big reader. In my opinion I would say 2 personally but you should get others opinions and then majority is what you should do.

I found this link with someone asking a similar question and people replied

https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/questi...

•~Brooke~• wrote: "so i’m writing a book (my first one!) but i hit a writing block😭😭"

Me too! if its in a scene try to think what you would like to happen next if you were in the story and if its after thats when I get stuck you should think of your fav scenes from books you've read and do something like that.

If I get REALLY stuck I show chatgpt my story and see what ideas it has for the next part and I end up reading it then I get a better idea with maybe a part or a line someone says.

if anyone needs help with writing, please feel free to DM me. I am an aspiring writer, currently gaining experience in writing.

ok tysm to everyone who offered ideas for me! i’m actually almost done now so yayyy!

•~Brooke~• wrote: "ok tysm to everyone who offered ideas for me! i’m actually almost done now so yayyy!"

YAYYYY!!

I'm currently writing my first book, and I made it to chapter two real easily, but now that I'm at the beginning of chapter two, I can't figure out how to write what I have in my head, and I kinda have writers block. Also, for anyone who needs a place to self-publish their book, Barnes and Noble has a thing called Barnes and Noble press where you can do so. You can have it published as and ebook, or a printed book. For printed books you can choose paper and such like that, what kind of book you want it printed as (paperback or hardcover), for paperback you can choose your covers finnish, and for hardcover you can choose if it has a dust jacket or want the cover printed on it, and for any of the printed books (I think) you can choose what size the book is.

Melina wrote: "I'm a multi-genre author, looking to increase my books' exposure. Anyone have any marketing tips that actually worked?"
I write a magical realism/steampunk/mystery series that seems to have the most social media success on Fb and Inst. I use Meta Business to post both at the same time.

Writing my first book with my friend! I love creative writing and won an award for my writing in school

➜ Tales of Habib the Hoaxter: Sometimes Hoaxed, Always Good for a Laugh

Hello! Come see everything anew through Habib's cunning yet innocent eyes.
It's a collection of very short, very funny stories, each tale contains a twist with a punch line that will have you laughing.

These fables will transport you to an exotic, timeless world filled with marvels and belief in marvels. In this world, whether the little guy wins or loses depends on how well he uses his wits.
Perfect for adults and children.

Be prepared for an entrancing journey into “one day,” an adventure that will transport you far from your everyday life, then will return you to it with new and marveling eyes.

➜ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CV9VZH1Z

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i’m writing a book called “rock paper scissors, shoot” and it’s about these girls who are having a sleepover and can’t decide which movie to watch so one friend suggests they play rock paper scissors but as they are about to say shoot one of the girls dies. or disappears. I HIT A WRITING BLOCK AND I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO ADD

I actually just recently sat down and started writing a book, I have it all plot out. But gosh darn writing is hard to find time to do.

I am writing a MG/YA book and I post prose on a website, heres the link https://sites.google.com/view/a-thous...

Millie wrote: "I actually just recently sat down and started writing a book, I have it all plot out. But gosh darn writing is hard to find time to do."
I've been writing pretty much my entire life (There have been times when I briefly lost interest but there has always been something that drew me back, the time needed will always find a way.

Hi everyone! I've been wanting to write a book, but I feel like everything I write is super plain and boring. Then when I try and write something cool, it comes out sounding cringey. Does anyone have advice on how I can write engaging, entertaining lines that aren't cringe?

For example:
"I've decided to make him cupcakes." I told my friend.
I prepared all my equipment to start.
I'm kneading the dough when someone knocks on the door.
This sounds sooo boring. How can I make this better?

Diana wrote: "Hi everyone! I've been wanting to write a book, but I feel like everything I write is super plain and boring. Then when I try and write something cool, it comes out sounding cringey. Does anyone ha..."
I've always found that the best lines should be read out loud to assess what each sounds like.

thank you!

Millie wrote: "If any of you guys ever publish a book, I WILK GLADLY READ IT!"

Hi everyone. I’m so excited to share that my first book “Tudor Dynasty: an Introduction” will come out within weeks! If there’s anyone to read, it is an introduction book to explore Tudor Dynasty, its rulers and their reigns. It about 100 pages. Anyone who wonders can comment and I will share an e-book copy with you. ❤️

❁lilith❁ wrote: "if anyone ever needs a beta reader, or arc reader, i am always so down to read your books :)) especially bc ill eventually need people to read mine when i finally write something lmao"

Hi everyone. I’m so excited to share that my first book “Tudor Dynasty: an Introduction” will come out within weeks! If there’s anyone to read, it is an introduction book to explore Tudor Dynasty, its rulers and their reigns. It about 100 pages. Anyone who wonders can comment and I will share an e-book copy with you. ❤️

•~Brooke~• wrote: "i’d be down to read urs whenever u need"

Hi everyone. I’m so excited to share that my first book “Tudor Dynasty: an Introduction” will come out within weeks! If there’s anyone to read, it is an introduction book to explore Tudor Dynasty, its rulers and their reigns. It about 100 pages. Anyone who wonders can comment and I will share an e-book copy with you. ❤️

Hi guys, I’m actually writing a horror story on wattpad if you’re interested. If you have time to spare, please do read it!! Tysmmm xx

My biggest problem as a writer is that I keep coming up w different ideas, and lose interest in the previous one 😭😭 which is why I’ve decided to focus on the one I’m writing rn!!

sameeee

Raji wrote: "My biggest problem as a writer is that I keep coming up w different ideas, and lose interest in the previous one 😭😭 which is why I’ve decided to focus on the one I’m writing rn!!"
That's never been a problem for me, I have literally hundreds of plot ideas

@Lee Cushing, as in I have loads of ideas. But each time I get a new one, I want to write that one instead.

@berfin if you want you can send me a copy of your eBook and I can give you some feedback :)

Hey! I just finished writing my first book!!
It’s called “Dear Baby Black Girl” available on Amazon and Kindle! Check it out!

congratulations! 🎉

heyyy, i'm writing a romantasy book, and if anyone would like to read it, dm me and i'll send it <3

@mariaaa what’s your book about? 🥰

I’m writing two books! One of them is the second draft and the other is the first 😭

Maddie wrote: "I’m writing two books! One of them is the second draft and the other is the first 😭"

I'm also writing two books but I lost my planning for my first one and can't remember anything so I might abandon it or start over 😭😭😭😭

My second book is already publishing on Wattpad if any of y'all are interested. It's under the account Bilan_deo