Hey all! I’m new here – been writing fairly seriously for about a decade and been wading slowly into the publishing world more recently. Would love to get to know any other writers hanging out around here – what do you write and what are you working on?
I write a lot of fantasy/speculative, though I also do some short work in the space of memoir and CNF. Currently working on a novel about a girl whose voice is death.
Anyway, introduce yourselves! I’d love to see any stories you might be up for sharing!
I’m a reader who likes to write for myself occasionally. Never finished a big project but I’ve written a few short stories I’m proud of.
Currently writing a story about a chess player struggling to make money off of chess and unable to find a job that would allow him to play semi professionally on the side either.
Ps. Heres a line I wrote that i’m proud of; “Grief whispers in the wind, a haunting melody of what once was and what will never be again.”
Ooh, that story sounds devestating – in a good way. Great line as well. The struggle to balance passion and survival is really prevalent these days (thanks capitalism!). Best of luck with it.
Thank you!
Ps. What do you mean the characters voice is death? That sounds fascinating
My work straddles the dividing line between fiction and nonfiction - I translate old German folk tales into English.
The “creative writing” aspect is in the commentary - these tales were told in a context that is very different from what a modern audience is used to, and thus I need to explain the cultural, geographical, and historical nuances to my readers.
Hello, new to the fediverse and to attempting to become a writer! I am mainly interested in philosophical writing and am interested in both philosophical short stories as well as axiomatic and essay writing as well. I hope to one day write my own compendium; inspired by Robert Burton’s “The Anatomy of Melancholy.” Any tips or resources would be greatly appreciated; and if not, I’d still love to connect!
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If you write, and especially if you write seriously, you’re a writer! It’s the only part of the process we have any real control over. If it’s not too forward – where do you think the reluctance to submit comes from?
I’d love to know more about the kind of stories you do!
Reluctance to submit: Perfectionism and laziness, but mostly a strong resistance to the “turning it in” process that puts someone else in charge (I have control issues).
Kinds of stories: Charles Bukowski-style urban without the depravity if that makes sense, sci-fi and horror but I hate fantasy, but for some reason everything becomes a love story.
Sounds quite gritty, but also fascinating – I get what you mean about handing over control of your work. Do you share it anywhere though?
