Writing Is Hard
Honestly, it really, really is. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either lying, or is possibly in that happy place of creative flow. That place where the words just pour from you like blood from a wound. I'm not in that place. I'm never in that place any ...Sunday Six - September 11th
Want to post six lines (or paragraphs) of what you've written today? (Roughest drafts totally acceptable) Reply to this post with them (and don't forget to link to your author page, in case people want to check out your work!Things I've learned from fic writing.
tumblr.comGotta say I agree with most of these! (Warning for strong language!)Cup Of Tea
Thorin lying in bed watching his consort eat breakfast. Bilbo’s in the armchair nearby, because while hobbits love their food, he’s not a fan of crumbs in the bed, thank-you-very-much, and Thorin just smiles as he watches his hobbit pull his feet up onto ...What Writers Really Mean
tumblr.comTruer words have never been spoken. Particularly the last one.I hate the phrase "purple prose"
I've always been a descriptive writer. When I was young I was told it was a strength so I played it up. As I got older I learnt the value of moderation and balance, but if there's one piece of concrit that's dogged my steps, it's that some people find my ...Update Schedule?
Fellow fic writers, I'm curious, do you keep to an update schedule with your WiPs? I've been writing fanfiction for ages, and one of the most successful ways I've found of getting readers onboard for my longer, posted-a-chapter-at-a-time projects is to tr...Aw yiss!
Finished the first draft of chapter…er… 14 15 of Riven Crown today, despite having builders working upstairs gutting my bedroom to redo the electrics/plumbing/plasterwork. Now to edit it to within an inch of its life. (I’m still planning to update a week ...Triumph!
I wrote 2000 words of Riven Crown today! I'm so pleased <3Sunday Six? A Good Idea?
Hi everyone! Over on Tumblr some people do a Sunday six. It's where you post six lines (or paragraphs if you'd rather) of what you're currently writing (your freshest, first, most damning draft!) It's been a great way to get me writing at least a little b...- Yes, that sounds neat!58 votes
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The Pen Pot - Writers... - View - Imzy
imzy.comThought I'd share this with you guys. It can be easy to focus on the negative sometimes, but changing that can really change your perspective.Writers...
Can you remember your worst review? I know I can. It was on Gilded Cage, where someone really didn’t like anything about it and ended by saying I had no talent. It’s here if you want to take a look. I’ve received bad reviews before and I remember them all...Bagginshield Fic Idea
A quick Hobbit story premise I considered while going to sleep one night. Written down so I don’t forget! Erebor never fell AU. Branded a thief and a murderer following the death of his mother, Bilbo Baggins has no choice but to face his punishment. His e...Fanfiction - The 28 Types of Reviews You Might Get When You Write Fanfic - View - Imzy
imzy.comI have to say I think many fic writers can relate to a handful fo these, if not more! I think I've experienced them all! What about you guys? (Thought it would be rude to repost someone else's content...The 28 Types of Reviews You Might Get When You Write Fanfic
tumblr.comI have to say I think many fic writers can relate to a handful fo these, if not more! I think I've experienced them all! What about you guys? (Thought it would be rude to repost someone else's content, so I linked instead. Hope that's okay!)Welcome to The Pen Pot!
Hello everyone and welcome to The Pen Pot! I'm currently a fanfiction author, having contributed to multiple fandoms over the past seventeen years. At present I'm writing in The Hobbit fandom, but with an eye to spreading my wings and exploring the world ...




