Tips By Kai

step 4 : WRITING

Now, time for the good shit, or bad if you're a terrible writer. 😂

First of all, cut the emojis in the middle of the story out. Cut the ___'s POV shit out. Honestly, cut out writing in first person too. That's very obviously a preference, but you can get more done in third person.

In the omniscient POV, you can explain the feelings of all the characters instead of just one person. For example, don't do this :

I looked over at Kai and I could tell that she wanted to slap Jael even though her expression was flat.

Instead, do this :

Kyla looked over at an upset Kai, who was currently thinking about reaching over the table to hit Jael for speaking to her in such a rude tone.

See? You can explain more in third person. Because in first, you can't feel what another person is feeling, so how the hell you gone explain it like you can?

Also, do you see how third person POV makes the sentences longer? Which in turn makes your chapters longer.

Speaking of longer chapters, it's okay if your chapter is only 1,200 words. If it was well written, who cares if it's short because sometimes 3,000 word chapters get boring due to being so drawn out.

I normally average 2,500-3,000 just because I try to make my books long. I don't know though, I'm getting kind of tired of long books. I used to write 45+ chapters and I'm down to maybe a good 25 😂.

If the story is good and well wrote out, who cares if it's short. Well, your readers will but who gives a damn. 🤭

Another thing, let's stop this :

"I love burgers." She said.

"Me too." He replied.

"That's cool." She said.

Do you see how boring that is? Like ugh. Exiting the book immediately because bitch what is that foreal?!

Instead, add some emotions and expressions. :

"Oh my god, I love burgers!" She spoke enthusiastically, a smile growing on her face at the mere thought.

"Really? Me too, especially cheese burgers." He laughed in response, finding it humorous that the two were so excited over food.

See? Better.

It's time for you to stop being a pussy and use the basic writing skills you learned in your sixth grade English class. It's common sense pookie.

In case you're stuck on the he said, she said stuff, here :

Now, begin writing your story. If you planned your plot out, like this ⬇️ (this is how I wrote out the Dear, Xalani plot), the writing should come easy. Or not. Take your time, it's harder to others and easy to some. This isn't a competition. Lmao

Planning out each chapter can be easier than planning out the entire plot too. Here's how I planned out my book Sweet Nothings. The book didn't have #5 btw, I changed it mid book. Lmao. That's normal too.

And boom. This is how you write a book, basically.
Lmao.

- kaiwrotethat