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Check out my new book: Heartbreak Playbook by Corey Scott.
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If it's real (because absolutely nothing else he says has been)... everyone acting like the $2000 fixes things
I am. However, im in the super early stages of writing so I'm not even sure what im trying to portray
In all honesty, im not sure. Im barely on my second chapter. Currently, I only know that it is a suspense/thriller
My next book will be a Suspense/thriller
My next book, I want an artist to create. Need to constantly grow. #booksky #writerslife #authorslife #book #writer #writerscommunity
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10 pages into my second book and I already notice; this is gonna be fun! Check out: Heartbreak Playbook by Corey Scott
New book is published! Check out Heartbreak Playbook. #writingcommunity #authorslife #writerslife #booksky 🔥
Published my first book, working on my second. Constantly evolving author, Corey Scott.
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#SummerOfStory is over, but I figured I'd collate all the slides into one mega thread, just in case anyone found them useful and wanted to return to them
For any newbies: This is a collection of infographics about common writing tips and techniques, which were used in a prompt game to discuss craft
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 18100:
We all process the world individually. Yours characters can, too. Touch, scent, taste, sound - which is your protagonist's main sensory point of reference? What's most important to them? Why? How do they express them? What does that tell you about them?
My god, @backlisted.bsky.social knows how to pick ‘em. The Image of Her was completely absorbing and … and I don’t really know what else to say. I can’t describe my feelings about it, but it’s right up there with my favourite books of the year so far.
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 186:
Always try to be aware of how much you're telling the reader. Is it enough? Is it too much? Are you feeding them just the right amount, or are you overwhelming them with unnecessary detail? If in doubt, just ask yourself: "Why do they need to know this?"
1: Title, Date, & Prompt Introduction This slide features a large torn piece of lined paper with the text "August 29th" at the top and the writing prompt "Rhetorical Devices" in big script letters. There's a typewriter in the corner with a note saying "TOOLS not RULES". On the right, there's a speech bubble with prompt questions, a Bluesky butterfly, and it has a palm leaf background. Transcription: August 29th Rhetorical DevicesWhat's your take on this writing technique? Have you used it before—or do you avoid it?Share your thoughts, drop a snippet, or tell us how you'd use it in a scene.
2: What and Why This slide is a piece of lined paper with "What?" and "Why?" highlighted at the top and middle. It explains what "Rhetorical Devices" means as writing techniques and why they're useful. There's a Bluesky butterfly and palm fronds in the background. Transcription: First defined by Aristotle as tools of persuasion in speech, rhetorical devices were later refined by Roman orators. For fiction writers, they're still worth studying: they sharpen rhythm, strengthen voice, and make prose more memorable. What? Rhetorical Devices are techniques of language: patterns, structures, and flourishes that make words more persuasive, memorable, or impactful. From repetition (anaphora), to contrast (antithesis), to pointed questions (rhetorical questions), they're the writer's toolbox for turning plain prose into something that sings. Why? Rhetorical devices give fiction precision and power: they shape how a sentence is heard, add rhythm and emphasis to prose, and make a character's voice or a narrator's tone distinct. Devices aren't decorative; they're craft tools that let you guide the reader's attention, evoke emotion more sharply, and make lines memorable.
3: In Practice This slide looks like a piece of graph paper and features examples of six different rhetorical devices with famous literary quotes demonstrating each technique. Each device has a colored box with its name, definition, and a sample quote. The background is teal with palm leaves, and it features a BlueSky butterfly. Transcription: We're all familiar with some rhetorical devices — alliteration, paradox, metaphor. But there are plenty more that can be powerful in fiction. Chances are, you're already using them without knowing their classical names, because they're woven into the fabric of good storytelling. Here are a few that work especially well on the page. ANAPHORA - Repetition at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness..." A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens CHIASMUS - Reversing structure to sharpen contrast: "You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget." The Road, Cormac McCarthy POLYSYNDETON - Using multiple conjunctions to slow the rhythm and pile on things up: "If there be cords, or knives, or poison, or fire, or suffocating streams, I'll not endure it." Othello, William Shakespeare EPISTROPHE - Repetition at the end of successive clauses for rhythm and resonance: "Where now? Who now? When now?" The Unnamable, Samuel Beckett ASYNDETON - Omitting conjunctions to create speed or urgency: "He was a bag of bones, a floppy doll, a broken stick, a maniac." On the Road, Kerouac TRICOLON - A series of three parallel words, phrases, or clauses, often building rhythm and emphasis: "I shall do one thing in this life—one thing certain—that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die." Far from the Madding Crowd, Thomas Hardy
4: What do you think? This slide is a torn piece of paper with discussion questions for writers about using "Rhetorical Devices". There's a speech bubble with "TOOLS not RULES," a Bluesky butterfly, and palm fronds in the background. Transcription: What do you think? What's your take on Rhetorical Devices? Do you weave rhetorical devices into your fiction deliberately, or do they creep in without you noticing? Which devices do you find most natural to use, or most effective for shaping voice and rhythm? Share your thoughts, drop a snippet, or share an example you love (or hate). Hot takes welcome—just please don't set anyone on fire!
Hello #SummerOfStory!
Day 29: Rhetorical Devices
Disclaimer: This is a prompt game to discuss common writing tips & techniques, not an attempt to tell people how to write.
Over to you: Do you use these? Have you studied them, or do they just creep into your writing naturally?
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My friend is giving their writings away! Definitely go give some love and $ 🥰!
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 17:
The difference between flat and well-rounded characters is often a question of how much they change during the course of your story. Where does your character's journey begin? And where are they by the end? The longer the journey, the more rounded the character.
Do you agree with this quote of the month?
“Writing is a calling, not a choice. ”
—Isabel Allende
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Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed; it means it no longer controls you.
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Holiday to do list:
-write
-read
-write some more
-go xmas shopping and get frustrated w/ crowds and incompetence
-come up with idea for villian after watching said crowd
-write again.
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Character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you.
Words To Live By Number 152
I only write two ways: lists or random. Lists - I write down characters, plot points, beginning and end; then I write in chunks. Random - words on paper and try to edit lol. Sometimes they don't make sense but I get all ideas out. #nocorrectway #booksky #writer #author #writersblock #writerproblems
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Write, write and write some more. Take a break, read and then write. Just keep going. #creativejuices #writer #booksky #author #creative #books
Tweet from Clay Sanger, says - Reverse Black Friday idea - go pick an author you know or follow - someone who isn't a chart topper on every bestseller's list - and snag one of their books today. Toss a coin to your Witcher and whatnot. make their day. Put some feathered dinosaur on their table.
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