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July 6, 2015
✐ Daily Weird Prompt ✐The Monstrous PlanWrite about a character...
The Monstrous Plan
Write about a character who happens to live in the capital of a very powerful nation. The catch? This city is suddenly under attack by an enormous monster the size of skyscrapers. Double catch? Unbeknownst to this character, and the rest of the city, this “monster” is actually being controlled by the leaders of their nation.
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t...
Hiya! I was wondering, do you have any tips for people starting on the second draft of their book?
Plenty actually!
Editing & Revision
M. Kirin’s Top 5 Revision TipsHow to Love and Care for Your Beta ReadersM. Kirin’s (subjective) secret recipe for the second draftWhen is the best time to edit a story?M. Kirin Talks About Editing, and Speeding Up Your StoryM. Kirin Uses Evernote to Revise Books“Kill Your Darlings” VS “Cut What You Love”Writing Killer Plot-Twists and Mystery Novels“How long is a Rough Draft compared to the Finished Draft?”You can find more writing advice on my masterpost~
maxkirin:
Hello, writerly friends!Welcome back to my weekly...
Hello, writerly friends!
Welcome back to my weekly writer’s life vlog where I talk about my writing process & offer advice and inspiration. Today I talk about what I’m doing for Camp NaNoWriMo (July 2015) along with a quick-talk on how “Kill Your Darlings” does not mean what you think it means.
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♥︎ Writer Positivity ♥︎#369Writing a book can be overwhelming....
#369
Writing a book can be overwhelming. It’s easy to grow discouraged, but remember that every word you write brings you closer to your dream!
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Hello, writerly friends!Welcome back to my weekly writer’s life...
Hello, writerly friends!
Welcome back to my weekly writer’s life vlog where I talk about my writing process & offer advice and inspiration. Today I talk about what I’m doing for Camp NaNoWriMo (July 2015) along with a quick-talk on how “Kill Your Darlings” does not mean what you think it means.
Missed a vlog? Checkout the playlist!
Want more writing advice, writer positivity, and more? Follow me!
YouTube Channel: youtube.com/mistrekirin
Writing Advice Blog: maxkirin.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter....
July 5, 2015
Alternative Title: Will Dooger become part of the #DreamTeam?...
Alternative Title: Will Dooger become part of the #DreamTeam? Only one way to find out!
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Welcome back to ‘Max Plays’, a gaming segment where I play through a story-focused video game and examine the way that it builds a narrative. This game is something special to me— Harebrained Schemes’s revival of one of my favorite pen & paper RPGs: Shadowrun Returns! In this game we take the role of a character amidst a world where magic and technology exist in th...
★ Daily Character Question ★The Right Place & TimePick one...
The Right Place & Time
Pick one of your secondary characters:
Write a scene where this character is walking down a dark alley at night and just to happens to stumble upon the person they dislike most. What does this character do when the person starts to… walk closer and closer to them?
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sourcing is necessary though it would be really appreciated! And don’t forget to tag maxkirin (or tweet @MistreKirin), so tha...
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New Chapters are Now FREE to Read on Wattpad!Hello,...
New Chapters are Now FREE to Read on Wattpad!Hello, dear followers! I’ve added new chapters to my Wattpad page, as of now I have 2 entire books free-to-read there, and working on getting a third there! This update is for my young-adult book: .
The FINAL UPDATE is now here!
Final Interlude Epilogue:Accountingfor the UnknownClick on the links to head straight to said chapters, or click on the image above to start reading from the beginning. This is the FINAL update,...
✿ Daily Story Seed ✿Snakes In The UnderbrushWrite about a...
Snakes In The Underbrush
Write about a character who happens to be the leader of a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Explore this character’s point of view as they realize that their youngest companion has been stealing supplies. How does this character react to this? Are they willing to let it slide, or will they cause a scene and destroy group morale? Which matters the most: survival or unity?
Any work you create based off this prompt belongs to you, no sou...
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