This book is not made to insult anybody, and if I give examples, I will not say the author's username. If you are offended by any of this - instead of ranting about it in the comments, just be a good person and stop reading. Remember - this book is supposed to be a helpful guide for anybody that's just getting started in writing books. But if you're just reading this for entertainment, then please be respectful. Also, feel free to put your own ideas of 'beginner mistakes' in the comments!

a book compiled of short stories about simon snow and baz pitch and a million different ways they can fall in love. [requests are open!]

[WARNING: WROTE THIS LIKE 8 YEARS AGO, AND I HAVE NOT REREAD IT OR EDITED IT CAUSE IM SCARED. I won't take it down since it got so popular, but please keep this in mind as you read it. Thank you!] Feferi was a simple daycare worker. She loved the little guppies- at least that's what she called them. She was a kind and gentle girl, who was in love with the sea. Her ocean-themed playroom and sea life stories made the children excited every day. Then one day, when Feferi was in charge of making sure the children got home safe and into the right cars, there was one child that was left. Feferi and the little girl had sat and talked almost a full hour after all the other kids had left. Of course, being very concerned and hoping that no one had forgotten a child, Feferi called the girl's mother. Instead, her older sister picked up. She had the sweetest voice, even when shock filled it. Feferi wondered if she was even more beautiful in person. When the woman, who went by 'Aradia' showed up, Feferi felt out of control. Her heart was pounding. She could barely speak. Her mind was scrambled. What's going on? [Cover art source: http://humanstucks.tumblr.com/post/93252504512 ]