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Things I wished I knew before writing a novel

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Stories are my favorite thing in the world, in any of their forms. And now that I have a finished novel in my hands, I can finally say what it's been like.

1 - If you can't write something, it's usually because you can't visualize it. Get up and act it if necessary, or daydream about it.

2- You'll need to set deadlines, and be able to respect them but also adjust them in order to do everything the best you can.

3- Your english is actually good! (English is my 3rd language and I learnt it online :) )

4- Organization is everything.

5- You'll have to pay attention to every big thing, and especially to every little thing.

6- Forgive imperfection, but require progress.

7- If the writing feels odd, it HAS to be rewritten. You're not mysterious, you're confusing.

8- Finding your voice will make everything faster to write and better to read.

9- Prepare printing paper, ink, and tissues.

10- Take your time and never rush a scene. If you need more time, make it.

Cinematic parallels

"I've been gifted all this power Raya- it'd be foolish not to use it."

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There is a new book idea brewing in my head and I am terrified (even though I have nothing to lose, quite literally). Although I am very excited for all the research I have to do.

But here's the sneak peek for Elora *no last name yet!* a very soft and delicate girl. However do not underestimate her- she is a gifted, powerful mage. Living in poverty, amongst rebels has taught her a trick or two.

The situation with Mason Greenwood is disgusting and people focusing on the fact that 'his career is ruined' seriously need to check their priorities and values.

The photos I've seen are hearbreaking and I could not bring myself to listen to the voice recording.

I hope Harriet is safe now and I hope she gets the justice she deserves!

For far too long all celebrities especially football players have been able to get away with everything (racism, sexism, homophobia, domestic violence- you name it) because people excuse them with 'I only care about what he does on the pitch'

I am a football fan, hell I even 'liked' Mason til now but now I want him pay for what he has done.

It is way past the time to hold them accountable.

we can wish that rashford had more common sense than to play through the pain barrier & put his body on the line for this stupid club but is anyone really shocked about it? he’s been at man utd since he was 7 & the only other team he’s been on is the england team. it’s quite literally the essence of manchester united and english football to put your mind body and soul on the line for club & country bc football players can’t possibly be trying hard enough unless they’re bleeding & falling apart on the pitch. it doesn’t even take long to find other examples of this (wayne rooney). & instead of blaming this toxic mindset that is drilled into players since they’ve been young, they decide to blame his off field activities instead? like apparently there’s no way this warrior mindset can be the problem it has to be fact he’s trying to bring awareness and find solutions to deep socioeconomic problems in this country. i hate football sm

The fact we won the 1st game in 2022 just makes me all giddy

having natural chemistry with someone is so nice. shit

Hack the planet. 

The fact that Sweet Home is named after a song Yoon plays on a broken guitar with four strings she found, that she makes up and Hyun-Su says it reminds him of home...is so poetic.

This series that is rooted in gore, despair, loss and tragedy. A series where monsters roam and kill all because of human desire. Names itself after a song a broken girl made up on a broken guitar with only four strings.

It shows that even though loss and grief and devastation runs wild it does not consume everything, there is always hope, there is always humanity.

Humans are flawed beings, they cheat, steal, kill, wreck but they make songs, they create art, they dance and they smile. Life is more than our low moments, life is the small moments that makes us feel at home. No matter how few and far between.