Naomi Hughes

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Hi! I'm Naomi Hughes, writer of quirky young adult sci-fi and fantasy. I write #ownvoices mental health representation into everything I can, because I want my readers to see that people with mental illnesses are main characters, too. I live in the Midwest US, a region I love even though it tries to murder me with blizzards every winter. When not writing, my hobbies include reading, gaming, watching anime, and traveling. ...more

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Naomi Hughes It has WLW rep! Nyx is in a committed relationship with Helenia, who's an important secondary character. And they're pretty adorable together to boot.…moreIt has WLW rep! Nyx is in a committed relationship with Helenia, who's an important secondary character. And they're pretty adorable together to boot. :)(less)
Naomi Hughes Great question! In list form (because I'm addicted to lists), here are the biggest bits of writing advice that helped me when I was a newer writer:
1. …more
Great question! In list form (because I'm addicted to lists), here are the biggest bits of writing advice that helped me when I was a newer writer:
1. Don't be afraid to write badly. You can edit "bad" writing, but you can't edit a blank page. And often writing badly (or just writing stuff that you know doesn't quite fit the story you're trying to tell) is the way you figure out how to write better.
2. Learn how to take critique. Try to leave ego out of it. This is HARRRD but it's one of the biggest keys to improving. Also, remember that part of learning to take critique means figuring out which critique will help you make the story better and which is irrelevant.
3. Tons of people will give you writing advice. Not all of it will be helpful for you. Different people have different methods; if you try following a piece of advice and it feels wrong or doesn't help, feel free to discard it.
Best of luck with your books! :)(less)
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