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  1. istryj

    My books have disappeared.

    https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1324142/dubious-adventures/ https://www.scribblehub.com/series/1335010/karat-a-little-girl-and-a-big-being/ page 404
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    A few mad ideas for a novel I will probably never write

    We are used to the classical model of parallel worlds: worlds that are identical in almost everything but differ in some small detail, while being completely isolated from one another and fully self-contained. But what if this is not the case at all? Imagine that you decide to have lunch at a...
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    The Black Box Principle, or How Not to Wreck Yourself Building Your Magnum Opus

    There are two perspectives on any work: how it is seen by the reader, and how it is seen by the author. A person who decides to write their own work while remaining mentally in the position of a reader can genuinely burn themselves out trying to entertain another reader by meticulously...
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    What website with a forum dedicated to writing would you recommend?

    I'm interested in sites that aren't focused on a specific genre or aimed at monetization.
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    My short form — what do you think?

    Once upon a time, there was a boy… let’s give him a name for convenience. Say, Adolf. One day, his parents decided to take him to the zoo — to see the creepy animals locked in cages. He looked at the animals for a while and then asked why they weren’t set free. They told him, “Because they...
  6. istryj

    Muh business model.

    An idea occurred to me: if you have a novel being published on a site, I am could write bonus chapters for Patreon. Without disrupting the main storyline, I am can add “fanfic-like” side stories for paying subscribers. I’m not well-versed in Patreon, nor in writer business models in general, so...
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    Look mom - I am drawing.

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    Am I the only one who thought of this idea?

    “Do goddesses dream of philosophical zombies?” Scientists implant an advanced neural network into Boston Dynamics’ top robot. People take photos with it, ask uncomfortable questions. But once the hype dies down, it turns out that nobody really needs the robot. After trying it in numerous jobs...
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    Magnum Opus of Every Writer – A Guide on How to Write Books (Joke)

    How to Try Writing a Book (For Dummies) This is not a guide from a professional, but since I’ve been interacting with people in my online community for over 20 years who strive to write a book or a script for a visual novel, I’ve seen recurring problems that often lead to fiascos. Therefore...
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    Please, tell me how bad it is.

    Hello! I’m running an experiment to translate my novella into English. Although someone might be reading it, I haven’t been able to get any feedback. I’m very curious to know how readable this translation and adaptation by ChatGPT is for a Western audience. Humor and satire are generally not the...
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