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AMA About Writing

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Hi! And welcome to my Wattpad blog about writing! 💻📓✍️☕️📚🤓

If you're a writer, this book is for you!

If you kind of sort of want to be a writer, but you're not quite ready to put it out there, this book is for you!

If you're a reader who wants to know more about the craft, job, and life of writing, this book is for you!

Are you picking up a theme? Of course you are! I'm writing this book for the Wattpad community. But I'm also writing this book *with* the Wattpad community. 

What do I mean by that?

Well, like the title says, I want you to ask me anything about writing. 

Plotter or pantser? 
Coffee or tea?
Quiet workspace, or noisy cafe?

Send your ❓ questions ❓ to my inbox, or just drop them in the comments. Or hit me up on Twitter. I'm @mestrin. 

You have questions, I have answers. That's the motto here at AMA About Writing. 

*Good answers not guaranteed. 
**Funny answers are a possibility.
💪👀All Rights Reserved

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HIS REGRET by SahanaR579

Ahaan Kapoor He once shattered her soul. Now, he's back again. But this time, he needs to win back not just her love, but the trust of both his girls. He's willing to go to any length for her forgiveness. He knows a good man would let her go, but he never claimed to be one. So he fights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anvi Kashyap He broke me once. Now, it's not just me anymore. I can't let Zoya hope for something only to have her heart shattered like mine was ten years ago. I won't let him repeat the past, no matter who I have to fight - even if it's with myself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- He barged into her life without consent, left her with nothing but memories, and a heart broken beyond repair. Ten years later, he returns, determined to win her back. But all he sees is a shell of the woman he once knew, her smile reserved only for their daughter, Zoya. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tropes: *Single Parent *He falls first and hard *Second Chance *Arrange Marriage *Friends-Enemies-Lovers *Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine *One Bed

The Art of Writing: How to Write Bestselling Novels by Cephyr13

[New chapter posted every Friday] Would you like to learn how to draw your readers in with your blurb and your opening lines so that they feel they have to keep reading to find out what happens next? Would you like to learn how to craft characters who are so interesting and real that your readers would love to be them and can't help but go through the story with them? Would you like to learn how to craft sentences, paragraphs, and chapters that keep your readers enthralled? Would you like to learn how to prevent writer's block? The Art of Writing will teach you all of these skills and more--everything you need to write a bestseller. You've probably noticed that your first and second chapters have lots of reads, but the chapters after that have very few reads or votes. You can partially blame that on people clicking on the first chapter just to take a quick glance at it and maybe add it to their reading list. But that explanation only goes so far for most Wattpadders. The real reason is more likely that your story isn't written in such a way that really draws a readers in, almost forcing them to keep reading. But you can give your story that edge it needs to become great just by following a few easy guidelines and learning some key techniques for success. In fact, if you haven't already noticed, some of those techniques are being used in this description to give you just enough information about something you want in order to get you hooked. And your stories should do the same. Wattpad is full of writers who have great story ideas but very little training in the skills required to craft an amazing story that really sucks a person in. Which means we end up with endless stories that promise amazing plots but can't deliver on that promise. Not to worry, though. We're about to change all of that. So get ready to learn the skills you need to write a binge-worthy bestseller. ***NOTE: If there's a skill you'd like me to write a chapter about, just let me know***

Prisimpad: A Guide to Wattpad, Writing, and Whatever by Prisim

I will no longer be updating this guide. I'm leaving it up in case it will continue to be helpful to anyone in the future. People have asked me writing tips, Wattpad tips, and whatever. This is some of that advice I give them. Keep in mind most of this is my opinion in addition to things other people have taught me to do and not to do. It is by no means 100% to be followed but only a guide to get you thinking. The beauty of writing is that there is no one correct answer. We each learn and adapt to our own personal styles.

SAIRAT - Absolute Bliss by jaskirat111

hi everyone ! I am new to wattpad and this is my first book . I am here to write OS on our beloved onscreen couple SAIRAT . I have end number of ideas to write and at the same time audience's views are also whole heartedly welcome .So my first OS will be on the ideas put forward by readers because i would continue writing further only if i get good response from my readers ... So do write your views in the comment section ... I will come up with my first OS which will be reader's recommendations. Even if you all do not have specific suggestions , I have no issues in writing on my own ideas but do drop your views in comment section even if u want me to write on my own .. looking forward to your support !! THANKYOU !!

ONE STEP(Dark Indian Romance)😏 by btsgirljungkook

"some steps are good to take but some steps are necessary to take for your and your love ones sake " __________-_______-________-________- "love is fire 🔥😏" "love is like water 🌊" when two opposite personalities collided in a arrange marriage. STAY TUNE TO FIND OUT "I will never love you, never care for you. You are nothing to me but just a forced burden on me. I HATE YOUR PRESENCE IN MY LIFE YOU SNATCH ALL MY PEACE..." . . . . . . . . . . . . ......,................................................ "YOU ARE MY PEACE,MY EVERY FUCKING THING.....PLZ DONT LEAVE ME ........." . . . . . . . . . . "TOUCH MY DAUGHTER AND I WILL FUCK YOU TILL DEATH".... . . . . . . . . .. . "SHE IS MY DAUGHTER MORE THEN YOU AND I WILL NOT SIGH THE CUSTODY PAPER NEVER.....I CAN BEAR EVERYTHING YOU DO BUT I WILL NEVER SIGN ON THESE PAPER.....FUCK OFF" ________-________-_________-_________- mature content ahead read at your own risk it's my first book 📚 so far . English is not my first language so plz cooperate SEE YOU ALL SOON 🔜 STAY TUNE

The Standouts - A Critique Contest by PAULAPDX (Summer 2019 Edition) by paulapdx

🛑 - CLOSED until 2021. ***If you're interested in my critiques, you might want to check out my weekly newsletter for opportunities to get a personalized critique. https://paula.substack.com/p/coming-soon Does your work stand out in an overly-crowded landscape? Does your story & writing shine as far as: ★ - Concept ★ - Voice ★ - Storytelling The Standouts is a fun, but hopefully helpful contest that can give you a sense of whether your story resonates with someone who's got some experience under her belt. Great! But who are you to judge? Fair question. This is not to humble-brag, but I've been critiquing and have worked with story development for quite some time, and I've picked up a lot along the way. ☙ - As an Ambassador, I work on content projects. ☙ - If you look at my profile, you'll see everything I've published so far has managed to standout in one way or another, whether by leading me to become a Wattpad Star; or by winning a Watty (twice!); or by being picked as a Top 10 in major Wattpad contests (twice!); or being featured. All I'm saying is I'm no slouch. I'm not brilliant either. But I've got some experience around what can catch an agent, editor, or judge's eye, and I'd like to share that with the community. ☙ - In another lifetime, I used to work for HBO in Development and at ICM (the talent agency) in their writers' department which means I understand how professionals quickly gauge whether or not they'll take a closer look at a work and/or make an offer. This kind of insight can be helpful if you're planning to submit your work or even just want to stand out more here on Wattpad. ☙ - I used to provide critiques for three writers, all of them traditionally published. They seemed to value my insight. Read the RULES, LOGISTICS & PRIZES chapter for guidelines. All entries get a brief assessment of their first chapter, with winners getting more extensive critiques. Sound interesting? Give it a go! 😊

Your Wonderful Guide to World Building by RobynTheWriter827

This guide will hopefully help you to create the perfect world to set your story in. I'll be suggesting resources, websites, tips from Pinterest and my own advice to help you through one of the hardest parts of planning! If you have questions of a particular area of world building, please say so in the comments or send me a PM, so we can talk it through together and I can plan a chapter answering your question, dedicated to you! ▶1st Place Non-Fiction, Historical Fiction and Spiritual in Possibility Awards 2018 ▶1st Place Non-Fiction in 1st Ohana Awards 2018 ▶1st Place Non-Fiction in Neon Awards 2018 ▶1st Place Non-Fiction in Firecracker Awards 2018 ▶Runner-up General, Historical and Non-Fiction Mid-Year Awards 2018 ▶3rd Place Non-Fiction in Prism Awards 2018 Reached 1k reads on 24 December 2018 Reached 2k reads on 11 May 2019 Thank you so much to @Umeike for the fabulous cover! Thank you to @PossibilityAwards for the mood board! Completed, with minor editing to be done.

My Babies Mystery Daddy. (Completed March 2021) by louloumammyof2

(Mature content) (Highest ranks listed) (Editing slowly) A simple last night out with my girls before I move to America. Drinks are flowing, hips moving & laughing like we have no worries in the world, & an encounter with a drop dead gorgeous man, whos eyes could see my soul like we belonged & his hands ohh 🤪 but I left before he woke mortified. I never had a one night stand. Only problem now is I left with something belonging to him. So here I am 4 years later and my boss is retiring. Who's my new boss you ask. Well you guessed it & Does he remember me? I hope not as theirs more than my feelings at stake now. *********************************** Eoin Ryder now 29 year old badboy billionaire. Eoin cant get a girl named Saoirse (sheer-sha) out of his head for years. That one incredible night has had him searching for that connection again. He dates but nothing to serious as he compares them to her beauty. Is there such thing as love at first sight. Will he find her again. If so what will he do. What will she do. Though he is in for a shock. Laughter, tears, anger, sex & possible loss. This book has it all. Hey everyone 😁 this is my 1st ever book/story to write & writing it from my phone. If its boring or silly I do apologise. Im writing chapters as I go so please be kind and i would love feedback and ideas for this story. I Started it 20-dec-2020. I thought id give it ago & to have a new focus point to steadying out my anxiety. Never done anything like this before. feel free to point out mistakes nicely im trying to edit quickly. Also the pregnancies are sort of based on my experiences. Also copywrited. Mature content will be present so please dont read if this will offend you or under age. Hightest rank 1st #daddy (sept) 1st #Irish (may 21) 1st #over18s (may-now) 2nd #single (feb23) 2nd #2021 (may 2021) 2nd #accidental (may 2021) 3rd #soul (may 2021) 4th #lover (june 2021) 6th #sexual (june 2021) 10th #love (may 2021) 11th #growth (june 2021)

Dream Discussions by DreamlandOutreach

What is your favorite trope? Which POV is the best? What's the best genre? These are fun (and non-serious) debate questions we ask in our monthly event, Bookish Debates, held in our discord server. Every month, we ask our members a writing or reading-related debate question for everyone to debate. We present the best arguments in this book. Read along and debate with us!

The Contract Marriage Period //Arshi Story// by AngellicDoll

This story is the top appericiated work of mine on India Forums. 16 September 2019 ***Highest Rankings*** #1 ArHi #5 ArShi Thank you so much guys.

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HIS REGRET cover

The Art of Writing: How to Write Bestselling Novels cover

Prisimpad: A Guide to Wattpad, Writing, and Whatever cover

SAIRAT - Absolute Bliss cover

ONE STEP(Dark Indian Romance)😏 cover

The Standouts - A Critique Contest by PAULAPDX (Summer 2019 Edition) cover

Your Wonderful Guide to World Building cover

My Babies Mystery Daddy. (Completed March 2021) cover

Dream Discussions cover

The Contract Marriage Period //Arshi Story// cover

HIS REGRET

Ahaan Kapoor He once shattered her soul. Now, he's back again. But this time, he needs to win back not just her love, but the trust of both his girls. He's willing to go to any length for her forgiveness. He knows a good man would let her go, but he never claimed to be one. So he fights. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Anvi Kashyap He broke me once. Now, it's not just me anymore. I can't let Zoya hope for something only to have her heart shattered like mine was ten years ago. I won't let him repeat the past, no matter who I have to fight - even if it's with myself. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- He barged into her life without consent, left her with nothing but memories, and a heart broken beyond repair. Ten years later, he returns, determined to win her back. But all he sees is a shell of the woman he once knew, her smile reserved only for their daughter, Zoya. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tropes: Single Parent He falls first and hard Second Chance Arrange Marriage Friends-Enemies-Lovers Reverse Grumpy x Sunshine *One Bed