lady j

Something resembling an #artist #writer #reader #gamer but mainly a #grouch #cynic and usually #unamused.

[Writing & Editing @WrtrStat]

"When I'm writing, it transports me to into another place, a place where time moves differently. Each word fills in a piece of the puzzle and the story." - Wrtr #amwriting Be #Writing #Writer #Author ~ I don't always know where the story is going. A love/hate thing.

[Tim Grahl | Writing Coach @StoryGrid]

This is the whole problem.

People think “there are no rules” is empowering—but it’s a trap.

It’s like telling a beginner guitarist, “Don’t worry about chords, scales, or rhythm—just play whatever you feel, and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about your artistic voice.”

That’s not freedom. That’s neglect.

Writing is a skill. Like music, dance, or painting. You can learn it. You should learn it. And yes—there are rules. Not arbitrary ones. Objective ones rooted in how stories work on readers.

Learning the craft doesn’t erase your voice.

It amplifies it.

So yes—you might be an inferior writer right now. That’s not an insult. It’s just the starting line. You get better by learning the structure and principles that make great writing work.

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@DC_Draino That was my first thought

[Shami Stovall, Author @GameOverStation]

It happens to a lot of authors.

Some more than others, lol

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@KellieMParker Congratulations!!

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@EndWokeness Grandpa's just in it for the ride. Enjoying himself. Go in peace, Joe

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@Tesla But they'll make sure to tax the hell out of you for it!

[lady j @ellDimensional]

17 Great Sites to Download Free Books in 2024 https://t.co/DtdSO4IJ53 via @lifewiretech #Reading

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@KellieMParker I loved The Tale of Two Cities (our David Copperfield). Or for something more introspective, Dead Souls by Gogol. The Red and the Black is also a very good classic. I can go on!

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@ShinraArch And much fanfiction was inspired by this wish. Ah, the good old days!

[lady j @ellDimensional]

Thw Periodic Table Of Storytelling
https://t.co/LtOM6f6KIT

#writing #tropes

[lady j @ellDimensional]

It's the latest catchphrase, but it's nothing new.
Eliminating #FOMO
https://t.co/2LUkgMWx6b

[lady j @ellDimensional]

Productivity, the Ultimate Procrastination Tool via @forbes https://t.co/LzNbkrKrVT #ProductivityTips #stopwastingtime

[Zach Forbes @ZachForbesBro]

Swear words in Sci-fi

The Dune movies use f*** and s***, and of course the Star Wars IP has recognizable made up ones.

But what about just a new, contained sci-fi story? What would you prefer to read?

[lady j @ellDimensional]

Preaching in Fantasy -- please don't
https://t.co/KOwpcGPKXK
#writingtips #writing

[lady j @ellDimensional]

@AkkalonAS Sounds like an unconventional cookbook is in order !! Long-term goals :)

[lady j @ellDimensional]

4 Odd Writing Tips That Really Work by Rose Atkinson-Carter @reedsy : https://t.co/oHMDSNI3OE via @elizabethscraig

[lady j @ellDimensional]

It's fun to do, but it's something I've been working on for a long time.
https://t.co/AStsU3YhKF