Some of my favorite moments are when my characters do something I didn’t see coming! (Somehow it’s literally my brain they spawned from but still) 😂
2026-09-10 03:07:12
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randiwrites :
It's always interesting when your characters do something you had no idea was coming as the writer. 🤣
2026-09-09 12:59:48
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Kelly Alvarez-Clodfe :
As a new writer I prefer feedback and criticism.
2026-09-10 02:32:39
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Kaeli :
When my characters start to misbehave and it stresses me out. 😅
2026-09-09 22:20:38
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Play - Love Means Nothing :
Um, I don’t agree with letting the characters take over. Writers should have control, otherwise you’re just improvising, not building.
2026-09-09 16:16:07
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Dizz Harris (Djo's version) :
I'm occasionally going back to the start of my fanfic and noticing how much I've improved. I can't wait to go back and edit the whole thing but I already let my characters run riot 🤣 plus there is a secret that is going to be dropped in a later part that I know is going to kill readers
2026-09-09 13:11:53
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Chris D. :
My beta readers have mentioned all of these naturally
2026-09-09 19:40:32
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Shay.nanigans :
I'm of half a mind to pay an editor to read my fic(s) just so they can tell me whether I should actually be writing a novel or if I'm delusional. 🙄 I do all of those things (I THINK), but I doubt I'll believe I'm worthy until I'm demanding green m&ms on the set of my movie adaptation.
2026-09-09 15:13:54
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ky :
making a reader think "dang" is one of my favorite things.. but Ive also learned theres different kinds of secrets and different things I love adding.
1. the reader knows something the characters dont.
2. the characters know something the readers dont.
3. is it a red herring or relevant?
4. does a reread of the book make it even better. I love a reread and catching all the different details the author left. So even a mystery where you dont know the villain til the end a reread shows you things you might have missed or things not seeming that relevant at the time.
2026-09-09 14:16:23
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alexisunrastwriter :
This video held a ton of good points. It gives me a lot to work on.
2026-09-09 17:32:21
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𝔉𝔯𝔦𝔡𝔞 🦇🌙 :
My characters go off script all the time 🤣 Sometimes I feel like they have a life of their own and my job is just to observe them and write everything down
2026-09-09 19:33:14
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storybyjess :
I would *love* to send you my manuscript. The ending I think will create a lot of discomfort
2026-09-09 18:53:12
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Dana Preshous Author & Medium :
My characters totally took over. Their direction in taking over my plots are better too. I feel my work as a medium helps me with getting into the voice of the character. My pacing needs work for sure though.
2026-09-09 22:51:04
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📖 | Author Sam Janeka | 📚 :
my characters have literally altered my plot lines because they decided to go to a setting i had reserved for later in the story 😩
2026-09-09 18:32:54
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Ramen Rider :
I had a friend tell me the characters all felt like they had some unspeakable trauma and I really had to sit down for second
2026-09-09 12:29:37
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Abbey Berning :
My main characters were supposed to be the villains. Then they didn’t want to be and ended up being failed heroes instead 🙄 It’s not my book it’s theirs 😂
2026-09-10 10:07:37
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Laurel Violet :
Hi! I just messaged you but sent before I could finish it - I’d love to ask you a few things! If you could respond to my message I can finish what I wanted to say as I can only send one message before you accept it! X
2026-09-09 15:17:48
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Daphne :
I suppose I have a dearth of literary creativity. I want to scream until my eyes melt and my lungs boil into a bloody mist. That or I’ll go play Halo now.
2026-09-10 10:55:26
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ralphmotleyjr :
😎
2026-09-09 16:23:07
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Wall Paper :
[Embarrassed]
2026-09-09 12:44:43
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