A continuation of my Cumulative Advice for Writers blog, introducing one of the core elements of writing.

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If I had a nickel every time I heard someone say nobody’s perfect, I’d have about three bucks. Seriously, a nickel isn’t worth that much. Regardless, the point of the saying still stands. I’ve heard how nobody’s perfect so often because it’s true. Whether you nod your head or roll your eyes when you hear it, we all understand it to be true.

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Hello,

Today, I could need your advice/opinion.

My proofreader had the suggestion that I should upload the remaining chapters on my two incomplete stories and publish the new onces should he take too long. I'm just unsure, given they're still not checked on errors, if it would be a good idea, but I don't want you to wait for too long.

So, my loyal watchers and anyone who is interesting in the incomplete stories, what do you think? Should I do it?

I just got a letter from my apartment building today, informing me that my month-to-month lease is not being renewed. And with that, I have until the 31st to return the apartment to them. This came completely out of nowhere, and I was not expecting to be given such an ultimatum.

Well, so much for having high hopes for 2018, huh?

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Does anyone know ways or people to put mention of my stories on TV Tropes?
I don't want to put in on myself, I'd feel narcissistic.

A collection of errors, advices mostly for beginners and something more I often point out--putting this up here just for reference. Still, feel free to read and share your own experience!

1) Character descriptions

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I'm only asking because I need to raise about $300 to afford a new laptop (preferably something like a chrome book) & external hard drive. I know I already have a Patreon, but I wanted to put a new computer fund on a different format. I was thinking about offering various stories that could be donation goals, with the biggest story up for grabs when I get to three hundred. Now, I'm fairly certain which prompts could garter the biggest chances for success, but I'd also like to hear from you

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HIE: Human created from ancient dark magic uses his abilities to help or destroy Equestria.
HIE: Human is stranded (not very original) and looks for answers to as of why.
HIE: Human is apart of CIA and walks into a wrong room with a portal, there is no way back and he must deal with a new society.
Pony: Pony is raised in a harsh environment and wants to help the world (The Protector but just a pony instead of a human).

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I posted this a while ago as a reply comment to a blog of Wanderer D's, but thought it was worth a blog of its own. Because this is something so many people screw up, when it's really the easiest thing to get right, and I struggle to understand how many seem to find it so hard.

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I am not liable for what I may or may not say... just thought I'd say that. _Sigh_ I dont fucking know I'm... well im not in a slump bet i just... I just cant fucking write! I cant do shit! Sigh I dont know how to explain it... I just... have no muse no inspiration I have nothing no... anything... Fucking hell I cant write a thing without hating myself and what im writing! I dont know maybe Im being to hard on myself? Not sure

All too often in Pokémon crossovers on this site, I’ve seen the plot grind to a screeching halt so the Mane 6 (or whoever) can ask what a Pokémon is. This isn’t limited to crossovers, either. Once I read a Pokémon Mystery Dungeon fanfic where most of the first chapter was the protagonist asking his partner about every single Pokémon mechanic. No characterisation, no actions, just back-and-forth dialogue. ​I’m going to make a point of not doing this in Forging Our Own Paths, for a simple

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When you're on the site for four years, you pick up a few tips, skills, and personal advice. Not all of it is within this post. But this is all useful advice that I have taken into consideration.

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Human in Equestria, or HiE from now on, is one of the most popular genres on FiMFic. This blog post is meant to go over a few thoughts I have on the genre that could be seen as tips. So this is essential a blog for those of you who plan on writing HiE, or know someone who plans on doing so. A lot of these tips are only really useful prior to starting the story, but regardless this might be an interesting read.

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Someone whose writing I admire has been dealing with the hopelessness of it all. How the meaningless is elevated, how rage is cherished, how expressions of contentment or joy or love are to be mocked and discarded. How those who want to offer substance lose out to those who offer only immediate gratification, whether it be confident (but wrong) answers or two minutes of hate. I offered her a little advice, which I hope helps.

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The first entry in my recently revamped Cumulative Advice blog has me reminding people to never, ever, ever publish part of your work before the entire story is complete.

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The outline is your story’s skeleton. We call it this because it provides us with the bare bones required to identify the beast we are trying to create. It is the framework you hang the picture you’re painting on. This topic of the outline has been updated for my newly revamped Cumulative Advice blog, because I’ve still been discussing it at length ever since that blog was first published.

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The first thing you write will always be bad
I wish I had a professor or teacher just come out and say it. You can have a twelve step course to teach you how to code in C++, cook up a batch of applesauce, or calculate the optimum trajectory and force to kick someone in the groin. All of that can be repeated with very little margin of error, but that is because those skills are perceived by you and not others. They are based in hard science.

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I was looking here and, sadly the author won't read this since they haven't been heard from in over 2 years now. But it brings up a very important point about writer's block. Trying to write makes it worse.

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Or,

Keeping Your Characters in Character

*Inhales and exhales deeply* Alright… Let’s do this. Recently, I wrote Twilight Sparkle a certain way, and the person who pre-read the story warned me about portraying her as… well, kind of a bitch. I mean, I had my reasons. It’s an AU story, so characters should act a little differently. I… don’t think he really agreed.

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For some reason, B_25 thought it might a good idea to ask me for advice.  The best advice I could give would probably be not to ask an unemployed ponyfic writer living on oatmeal and fimfiction notifications for advice.  But I could hardly turn down an invitation to indoctrinate someone with my opinions.  So here is the first installment of

Bad Advice

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