It's a Writer Thing

150 Foreign Expressions to Inspire You

gingerhelper:

Here’s a writing challenge for you: I’ve listed foreign expressions, mostly in Latin, that offer wisdom or otherwise encapsulate a thought-provoking idea. Select one (or more) that resonates with you and employ it as a writing prompt.

Note the evocative strength of “Alis volat propiis,” or the motivating force of “Audentes fortuna juvat.” Can you taste the bitter regret of “Dis aliter visum”? What kind of cynical crime noir can you concoct around “Cherchez la femme”?

You’re welcome to suggest others. (Note, however that these are all complete sentences. I have phrases set aside for another day.)

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(Source: dailywritingtips.com)

13 WRITING PRINCIPLES

littlejumbie:

                                                       

1. THE ARGUMENT FOR SECRECY

Don’t talk much about anything you’ve written unless the first draft is done, except in emergency situations. Because the more you do, the more you’re going to feel like you’ve already finished.

2. THE “MEN WHO PLAY WITH DOLLS” MUSING

I usually find that plot comes second to character. Once the characters are interesting, they can add form and depth to a mundane plot. It hardly ever works that way if you switch it around.

3. THE PSYCHOPATH PRECEPT

Some books take a certain type of personality to pen. But whether it be postmodern fiction, children’s fantasy or contemporary drama, I think all writers probably should have the strong desire to murder or revenge against someone every once in a while.

4. THE COMMODE CONSIDERATION

 Writing should be constant, even while taking a shit.

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List of Personality Traits

hermajestyhelps:

Just a list of about 200 personality traits, nothing too big.

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The part that comes out exactly how you wanted it

itsonlythefirstdraft:

(via writerswillrelate)

“Why are your plots so complicated?”

itsonlythefirstdraft:

(via winterdragon101)

writerswillrelate:

It’s weird. I usually need music playing in order to write. Sometimes I listen to one song over and over and get lost in my writing. Sometimes I listen to a band or playlist that fits the mood of the section I’m writing.

But then there are other times where I put in my headphones and start typing away. Two pages later I realize that I never turned the music on.