First Attempt At Mr Mud

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Writing Advice I’ve Received

(In no particular order)

1. “You can’t edit a blank page.”

Yes, you can't. Sometimes it's hard to get the words out but even if it's crap get it out. Produce something into existence, then fix it. Who won't know what to fix if you've not written anything yet. Get those words out on the damn paper.

2. “Show, don’t tell—except when you should tell.”

I mean, this one takes time to figure out. When exactly should you skip the showing and just tell. Hit and trial guys. And then there's always book reviewers who'll tell-you-like-it-is. I don't think this is black and while. Only show or only tell. Maybe it lies in a gray area sometimes. The Goldilocks point where your narration hits just right.

3. “Write the book you want to read.”

This was one of the reasons I started writing. When you so desperately need to read a book with that vibe, that aesthetic and those specific character troupes in such a setting... You're like fuck it. I'll write it myself. How hard can it be?

Spoiler Alert: it will destroy you and your self esteem. Good luck!

4. “Don’t compare your first draft to someone else’s final draft.”

I've seen many versions of this explained through memes. One of them I remember is: it's like you're judging your raw materials (the batter) with someone's 3 tier cake. And that is being blatantly unfair to yourself.

5. “Make your characters want something, even if it’s just a glass of water.”

We all have motivations, wants, desires. So do your characters. A character without desire feels dry, flat and uninteresting.

6. “The best way to improve your writing is to read more than you write.”

Reading other authors’ work, especially those whose writing you admire, teaches you things that can’t be learned through theory or workshops alone. You’ll pick up on pacing, voice, structure, and character troupes. If you're like me you'd start noticing a trend. Or cliche lines that are repeatedly used.

7. “Your first draft is just you telling yourself the story.”

Write for you this means. For you. You wanted this story. It's for you to explore the plot, the characters, the world. It’s your chance to get everything down and see where it leads, without worrying about perfection.

8. “Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open.”

This is one of Stephen King’s rules of writing, and it’s a brilliant one. When you’re drafting, don’t worry about anyone else reading your work. It’s your time to be raw and experimental. But when it comes to revising, open that door—let others in for feedback, because the revision process is where the magic happens.

That's it. My limited knowledge presented to you. You must've heard of many of these already. But just in case.... 💛

Adorb.

Norlle is nice but I enjoy how Susie is drawn here.

My first instinct would be Nickelodeon’s Recess to compare but maybe more Hey Arnold.

Posture wise it’s p accurate. noelle standing tall, yet with a small grip on her skirt. If not just a stylistic choice, feels appropriate to her timid nature.

Susie with a bad lean and hands in pockets exudes bad girl energy, like pre-chapter 1 vibes

Got a new brush and wanted to try it out

I can feel this sometimes.

Go walk for a bit, do something you can do without thinking, any simple task to let yourself brainstorm if you’re stuck.

I mean tell me in advance but yes!

reblog if you’re okay with people writing fanfics of your fanfics and/or fanfics inspired by your fanfics

Good news sports fans! Getting back into Undertale and Deltarune, expecting more art!

Commissioned my oc’s to be drawn by the lovely @krisha-228

From left to right: Theo, Crane, Louisiana, Shayy

I do wish we got a bit more but what we did get was still great!

What do you think about this week's episode of Bob's Burgers, "Mr. Fischoeder's Opus"?

If you like bobs burgers you should be my friend tbh 😌🙏

the suffering never ends