Eldoria

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  Eldoria

• Today at 2:24 PM

Which is more difficult to write (subjectively) between realistic fiction (which takes worldbuilding in the real world) vs fantasy fiction (which takes worldbuilding in another world) assuming the genre is the same and without supranatural, magic and monster elements?

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  Eldoria

• Today at 2:28 AM

What makes writing feels alive is that the writer enjoys the process of writing creatively.

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  Eldoria

• Saturday at 2:16 PM

My shoulders are shaking, my cheeks are wet. I'm not crying.

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  Eldoria

• Saturday at 12:51 AM

In first-person perspective, you're forced to narrate through the character's head, body, and senses. Therefore, first POV is ideal for developing character depth. On the other hand, first POV is inherently weak in worldbuilding because you can only narrate as far as the character perception. Therefore, this perspective is less suitable for fast-paced action and epic battles.

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  Eldoria

• Friday at 3:39 PM

Unexpectedly... narrating the first POV of a narcissistic female protagonist turned out to be fun to write. You can freely praise yourself through humorous and charming inner monologues. For a narcissist, the world feels like it revolves around her, even over trivial matters.

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  Eldoria

• Thursday at 12:23 PM

My head was smoking.. when I tried to write a romcom scene about having dinner with a handsome boss.

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  Eldoria

• Thursday at 12:44 AM

Which unreliable narrator (first POV) is funnier? (1) naive MC, (2) innocent MC, (3) narcissistic MC, (4) lying MC, (5) crazy MC, (6) chuuni MC.

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  Iamnotabot

• Wednesday at 12:48 PM

Idk where to drop this, sr

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  Eldoria

• Wednesday at 9:59 AM

If creative writing were merely a talent, then fiction would be the preserve of an elite few. However, if creative writing is about narrative competence, then anyone can learn it, even if they have to start from scratch.

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  Eldoria

• May 4, 2026

Imagine a fiction that makes you laugh on the surface (because of the absurd comedy), in the middle layer (the fictional message) makes you crying (because the scenes contain a relatable moral message), in the hidden layer it makes you shiver (because of the dark psychological thriller twist).

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  Eldoria

• May 3, 2026

"Who is this beautiful witch girl whose gray hair sparkles in the wind? Well, it's me." - Elaina (Majo no Tabi Tabi)

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  Rosica

• May 2, 2026

I have decided to stop interacting with fellow writers in this forum asking for help. My feedbacks and guides are all about increasing readers engagements and enjoyment when what most struggling writers need is emotional validation. I will leave that to you. You are the expert here.

Ignore or delete this message if this make you uncomfortable.

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  Eldoria

• May 1, 2026

Learning the art of entertaining...

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  Kurayami

• May 1, 2026

Welcome back, white Eldoria.

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  Rosica

• Apr 27, 2026

Tsugihagi Darake no Saikyou Yuusha

Arikawa Ougi, 16 years old, suddenly found himself reincarnated as a zombie?! Embarking on a journey to subjugate the Demon Lord as a zombie hero, but the use of "power" requires a "price"...? A dark fantasy in another world....

www.mangaupdates.com

Sounds like your kind of story.

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  Kurayami

• Apr 23, 2026

One thing about tags, readers don't remember your character's identity or mannerisms as much as you. If we stop reading and come back later, it will be harder to know who's speaking even if they have a unique voice without tags. I think said and asked should be encouraged for new writers especially. It will help them get a feel for more impactful dialogue.

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  Eldoria

• Apr 22, 2026

Today... I learned: reader validation makes your fiction more likely to be popular. However, author validation makes your fiction more likely to be worth reading. If a writer is chasing popularity, then do more market research, promotions and reader testimonials. If a writer is looking for narrative (artistic) quality, then learn from other (established) authors!

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  Eldoria

• Apr 22, 2026

The sky was crying... not like my heart.

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  Eldoria

• Apr 22, 2026

When the law is dead, I become the law. Blood for blood. Forgiveness belongs only to the victims! — Blood Rose Princess

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  Eldoria

• Apr 22, 2026

Good shock value should make the reader feel like, "D*mt it! He did that crazy thing?! I totally missed the hint in the first chapter."

Not like, "Why did he suddenly do this crazy thing?! There was no hint, he was always portrayed as kind."