What's your biggest strength as a writer?

Mine is probably characters and dialogue.

Wamba2K said:

Hold the self consciousness at arm's length and think about something you do well. For me, I think it's just making up characters on the fly. As a pantser, I think I'm decent at shitting out a character and packing personality/implications of a history (That's usually not even thought out) that can make the character stand out even if they're only gonna be around for like a scene or two.
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As a fellow pantser, some of my best side characters were made up on the spot. I always end up bringing them back for future scenes too, and then they become a recurring character.

That aside, I don't know what my strengths are. Maybe grammar and punctuation. I guess I have good intuition for when a scene break is needed, and when a chapter should end. I've seen people ask for advice on it but I've never had to think twice. I also feel like I'm better at editing than actually writing the first draft. Sometimes I edit while I write which is both a blessing and a curse.

Being unapologetically myself, and delivering that same tone in my stories, through my characters. (I consider this a strength, but I'm sure there will be no end to those who would also consider it a weakness).
If I had to choose just one thing that I feel I do well, it would have to be the world-building depth to create and sustain verisimilitude within the mythic scope of the setting. (In layman's terms, to create the setting and make it feel real and lived-in for a sustained, and extended period of time.)

Whether it is, or not, however is for the readers to decide. All I can do is share it, and hope for the best. "The best" being, in this case, my target audience finding, and enjoying, my series.

Eldoria said:

It's difficult to talk about a writer's greatest strengths without being biased... I'll leave it up to fiction readers about my strengths and weaknesses in conveying fictional narratives.

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Well said, El, and for what it's worth, I'd have to say your honesty, and sincerity are among your best qualities as a writer, from what I've seen in our interactions here. Whether that transfers over into your narrative and story-telling remains to be seen, as I haven't had the time to sit and read any of Blood Rose Princess yet. Maybe tomorrow/later today while I'm free in the morning. (It's been on my planning-to-read list for a while now).

I'd also like to add just one more thing as well, along these lines.

Juia_Darkcrest said:

Can I also add a 2nd thing? No? Too bad still am

I am not afraid to hurt my MC, reducing his plot armour to just not... ending the story LMAO.

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"All of my series feature zero plot-armor for any characters. All of the characters are special but not unique."
Anyone can die. Or meet any of a thousand worse fates, as a consequence of their actions (or lack-thereof).

Whether this too, is a good thing, or a bad one, well, that's up to the readers.

People say I write very cinematic, and that's because I very much picture EVERYTHING in my head, and try my best to describe it.

My ability to overthink, overexaggerate, and drown myself in copious amounts of copium like a terminal drug habit that is incessantly overworking my worst disillusions, transferring my own dark, dramatic, grim experiences, and thoughts, into harrowing, comedic, consumable tales, and stories suited for nothing more than niche entertainment.

I heard somewhere that creativity can't be taught, but bad grammar can be improved.

I have a lot of room to improve

That's a positive, definitely

OtherSlater said:

People say I write very cinematic, and that's because I very much picture EVERYTHING in my head, and try my best to describe it.

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I don’t see everything, but I will get whole scenes in mind sometimes. Like finished paintings. I will note these down, who’s in them, emotion behind it, lighting, stances. And then use them as anchors to write towards. It works for me.

Rachel_Leia_Cole said:

I don’t see everything, but I will get whole scenes in mind sometimes. Like finished paintings. I will note these down, who’s in them, emotion behind it, lighting, stances. And then use them as anchors to write towards. It works for me.

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Yeah, I see it more like comic book panels or a story board (though sometimes with the scenes "animated") than a movie or something.

Wamba2K said:

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I'm good at writing romance and smut content though I would argue that it's not casual smut but intimacy that fit my work. I can and have written casual one-night flings between characters looking for a fun time. It just doesn't reach the same highs that I find in intimacy and love-making between a couple..

It's like Peanut Butter and Jelly. Alone, both are fine. But together they make a perfect pairing

Trying strange things

Procrastination

My stories have always been unique. I always start with the idea of a setting and what major themes take place in it as the crux of the novel before ever considering genre tags or tropes. It makes things less marketable and accessible, but I don't mind that.

Back in the day when I did more collaborative forms of writing, even the people who didn't get along with me would still begrudgingly admit my writing was good. I had a lot of people ask me for help fleshing out their settings and characters. I like to think I helped them improve as writers. The one metric I always focused on was how much of the emotions put into words are actually felt by the reader.

My basic command of English spelling and grammar.

I also know what a comma is generally use'd for :)

Without my favorite movies, anime, shows that actually inspired me to write. I don't think I'd be a writer.
Inspiration is my strength at least for me.

Would say being quite good improving in the writing process.
And being able to identify useful criticisms.

Probably that I can write roughly 2000 words a day and I've been doing that for the past two months :)

I want to say a draw between character dynamics and effective use of tonal whiplash.

Procrastination, baby!

I can spew chapters and words (writing mode) and be consistent with it.