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Max Needs Your Help...

In deciding what to do for this week’s Writing Playlist! ♥︎

Of course, keep in mind the mixes that I have done in the past.I’ve already covered some of the pretty general ones. That being said, there is plenty of ground still left to cover— so don’t be shy! :D

What sort of theme/mood would you be interested in seeing a mix for?

So, I am not at the office— I’m actually not even...

So, I am not at the office— I’m actually not even home. Though, some of you already know that.Where am I? I’m over at a friend’s place. What am I doing? Catsitting, apparently. Though, some of you already know that, very well.

In case you are wondering, the cat’s name is Maya and she’s an adowable kitten. Also, no, this blog is not turning into a cat-blog. And, no, this momentary change wont affect the blog (that much). I am only going to be out of the office for a week— but I brought my lap...

"The book doesn’t only belong to the writer, it belongs to the reader as well, and then together you..."

“The book doesn’t only belong to the writer, it belongs to the reader as well, and then together you make it what it is.”

- Paul Auster

✶ DAILY CHARACTER QUESTION ✶Rest Here, Weary TravelerWhat is...

✶DAILY CHARACTER QUESTION ✶

Rest Here, Weary Traveler

What is the one place where your Protagonist feels the safest? Write a scene where they return to this place… except they find it in ruins.

Want to publish a story inspired by this prompt?Click hereto read the guidelines~ ♥︎ And, if you’re looking for more writerly content, make sure to follow me:maxkirin.tumblr.com!

What do you mean by "councidence can't be used to solve his problems"? do you mind elaborating thanks:)

Hello there, writerly friend~

For those of you wondering, this question has to do with the quote I posted earlier today:

So, what is the point of this quote? Well, the thing is. Storytelling is most effective when there is drama, and danger, and something at risk. It’s okay to have coincidence worsen a character’s day. If your character is trying to escape from prison it’s entirely fine to have coincidence get in the way. Oh, you know the 8:00PM patrol? Well they just decided to patrol at 7:50P...

"Write in any way that works for you. Write in a tuxedo or in the shower with a raincoat or in a cave..."

“Write in any way that works for you. Write in a tuxedo or in the shower with a raincoat or in a cave deep in the woods.”

- John Gardner

✐ DAILY WEIRD PROMPT ✐AMONGST THE AWAKEWrite a story from the...

✐ DAILY WEIRD PROMPT✐

AMONGST THE AWAKE

Write a story from the point of view of a character who has finally achieved their life-long dream. The catch? A stranger suddenly approaches this character, bringing with them a warning. Double catch? This warning is that the character is actually dreaming.

Want to publish a story inspired by this prompt?Click hereto read the guidelines~ ♥︎ And, if you’re looking for more writerly content, make sure to follow me:maxkirin.tumblr.com!

"Don’t just send out your novel without putting it through a bit of fire. Fire serves some good..."

“Don’t just send out your novel without putting it through a bit of fire. Fire serves some good purposes. When you put impure silver through the fire, all the scummy dross rises to the surface. That’s a good thing, because you can then skim it all off and you’re left with something in its purest, finest state.”

- C. S. Lakin

maxkirin:Amy Rose asked:I am working on a story from the...

maxkirin:

Amy Rose asked:

I am working on a story from the perspective of a group of characters trying to overtake their government. They do this through what is basically terrorism. The thing is that I am afraid that people will think I condone these acts… am I overthinking this, or am I right to be worried?

Hello there, writerly friend~ ♥︎

I touched on this subject along, long, time ago.But since it was part of a Writing Advice Blitz, I didn’t go very much into depth— so let’s do just that! F...

"I believe you either love the work or love the rewards. Life is a lot easier if you love the work."

“I believe you either love the work or love the rewards. Life is a lot easier if you love the work.”

- Jane Smiley