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I've been giving out tips and advice to other writers but I haven't even began to continue with my story. My mind is just not into it. So while I'm still on a break from writing, do you need an editor for a chapter in your story?

The cry of a baby woke me up at three o'clock in the morning. It was irritating until I realized that there were no babies in the house.

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Because I want to? Nah. More like it fits the genre that I am writing. :blob_hmm_two: Slice of life, romance and fluff, hurt and comfort. I just want a loving story where the ML is not abusive to the MC, and where there is no glorification of rape, no Stockholm syndrome, no bleeding hearts. I'm...

You're welcome. Grammarly is good especially when you use the full features. Something I found with its freeware though is that it points out stuff that it considers as an error. But when I look at it, the words are perfectly fine. Protip: Your ears are excellent critics. Read what you wrote...

The first person narrative is unique in a way because it gives readers a privy to intimate thoughts and feelings. However, it is easy to fall into the trap of overplaying words such as... (let me quote your work, Veni, Vidi, Vici) Other people say the I, I, I approach is permissible because I...

Duty to show a story. Build a picture, a scene, that readers can imagine. Be as descriptive but do not overdo it. Watch out for unnecessary words. Use clear and concise sentences that produce an impact to the story. Make the character interesting. If the readers cannot connect with the...

I did. But as it stands, I am more of an editor than a teacher. I cannot point out all that needs working on. But I could give you ideas on what to watch out when it comes to writing fiction - reader's expectations and writer's responsibilities. Do beware of careless blunders such as...

If you are still interested in showing this premise in your story, then I suggest you ease into it. The scientific terms you mentioned do not add much appeal unless used properly. It would be better to include this idea in the middle of your story. Build up slowly and gradually. There is no...

The premise of the second opening is more catchy and intriguing. It connects the reader to the main character right away which is what we want. By describing what Haruhi observed in this different dimension, we get to have a sense of what is to come. At the same time, it encourages the readers...

Ai, I was found out? Fufufu. My editor days are done. I prefer reading nowadays.

Anyone can appreciate a sci-fi novel if it was written well. Beware of unnecessary words and phrases. Writers are told to be as descriptive as they can be but sometimes they go overboard that they overwrite. Suddenly every noun has two or more modifiers. The frequently used words are replaced...

I disagree. The OP's synopsis if far from normal.

I've been reading MTL and I could say I can understand even the most awkward and the most trashy translations, but this one takes the cake.

The burn injury on my forearm made it difficult to type words on the laptop. But it already healed a week ago. And then various things happened. Right now it's because of lack of interest. My mind is just not into it. One book is ending and another is just beginning. And then there are other...