#book help

[pendarling]

40 Reasons Why Your Character is Motivated

Memory loss or recall

To save a business

Death of someone

In a contract/made a deal

Accidentally became involved in something serious

Lost something or someone and wants it back

To look for a companion

Confused/misinterpreted a situation and got involved

Falling in love

Falling out of love

Medical situation

War

To win

Job title requires a Character to ______

To solve a mystery

Just hungry

To graduate

Doesn’t want to be alone

Sees potential in themselves or someone else

Got selected or chosen to do something

Cursed or blessed

To fix something broken

Finish an old mission they thought completed but oops! Plot hole wasn’t filled

An argument happened

Because they are hiding their identity or a secret

To prove they can do it

Doing the work for someone else that is not present or isn’t able to

Finding a cure

Is forced to

For adventure

To find a better life for their children/family/friend

Out of hatred

To confront a fear

Clean a mess

Got manipulated to do a project

Was bored

In order to find a new home

To find an escape from a trap

Something was stolen

To earn respect

~~~

MASTERLIST

#writing prompt #worldbuilding #world building #world building prompts #writing prompts #writing #prompts #writing tips #writing help #writing inspiration #writers block #book help

[lyralit]

titling wips - prompts and examples

the name of an important character (Hamlet, Shakespeare)

an important place (ACOTAR, S.J.M.)

a summary / foreshadowing of the plot (the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, C.S.L.; Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, L.C.)

look at other titles from the genre -> currently a popular layout in YA fantasy is "a ______ of ______"

choose one word that summarizes nearly everything (Divergent, V.R.)

the name of a place or event (Caraval, Stephanie Garber)

a recurring theme (Twilight, Stephenie Meyer)

a quote (These Violent Delights, Chloe Gong)

literary devices -> alliteration (The Great Gatsby, F.S.F.) -> rhetoric (Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, P.K.D.) -> allusion (Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, Chelsea Handler)

what stands out? can you put that into words?

remember that titles will change with time—Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen) was once named First Impressions, and War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) named All's Well that Ends Well

the time of the setting of the novel (Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell)

enough of the ending to spike curiosity in the reader (They Both Die at the End, Adam Silvera)

a rare word that describes the book

use a general title then a subtitle

think of the title being as much of a hook as the first line. would you rather read Caraval or Magic Fair?

be specific—Mystery of the Iron Mask VS the Mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask (E. H.-J.)

prompts for @greengardenfairylit

#writing prompts #writerblr #lyralit #writblr #creative writing #writers #writers block #writing #writing ideas #readerblr #writing prompt #story prompt #prompts #titling #titles #wip #work in progress #book help #writing help #writing resources #writing advice #writing tips #writing tools

[little-pondhead]

Does anyone know how to disinfect/clean book pages?? We had mice all winter and they shit on half my books😭😭😭

#pondhead rambles #books #book help #they got into everything #my ma just threw hers away but I want to keep them if I can #I can clean most of the covers but dunno how to handle piss stains on the pages #is it a lost cause??

[topaztimes]

Guys. I NEED animal POV books that aren't:

a) children's books

b) thinly veiled metaphors for human issues

PLEASE! I JUST WANT ONE BOOK (that wasn't written by me lmfao) THAT'S LITERALLY JUST A CREATURE HAVING FUN WITH HIS CREATURE FRIENDS. MAYBE WITH EPIC FACTS ABOUT THE SPECIES SPRINKLED IN. I NEEEEED IIIIIIIIIIT (pleek)

I know they exist but I simply CANNOT FIND THEM. Please and thank you, Leon

#Bookblr help #bookblr #Help I am SO desperate #I've read WoF. I've read Warrior Cats. Now my reading level surpasses them. Animal Farm just doesn't interest me #I am actually going bonkers please help guys google doesn't work anymore #SZOUGHTS #book help #book search

[ishaslife]

The Pslams of David

Would anyone happen to know of this book? I found it 2022 at a local book fair and being a sleuth, I tried to look it up yet I have been unable to find any information on the book. Is it really obscure? Perhaps it was only printed in a small quantity. I looked up the publisher too but saw no mention of this book in particular.

The cover is made of pure leather (from what I can tell) and the ribbon bookmark inside is silk and is quite damaged. As you can see from the photos, the book was printed in 1901.

#books #book help #books & libraries #bookblr #help me learn more about this please I'm so curious #dark academia #dark acadamia aesthetic #light academia #light acadamia aesthetic #academia #vintage books #please help

[a-dash-in-the-middle]

Okay so I have been thinking this for a while now but i just need some human advice

What do I read after the pjo series (1-5) ?

#And like is it another series and how long is it #cuz i dont know if i wanna buy the books in english or wait for them to be translated in my language bc i started it like so #pjo #percy jackson #percy jackson books #pjo fandom #book help

[paperw0rmz]

I got books second hand for free and they were COVERED in mold, I put them in a container of baking soda for about a week and like 98% of the mold is GONE. Like there are only a few specks of mold on it now. I was suspect of doing this bc I’ve never heard it before, but y’all it works.

#txt #bookblr #booksbooksbooks #book #bookworm #books #moldy book #book help

[brrzoi]

A little sneak peek of my book, Call of the Midnight Sun as requested by the Portland polycule lolz

Some backstory on the setting, it's heavily inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, but not affiliated with them because they're super strict on copyright... hence me coming up with names for the races and such.

Chapter One

The soft notes of a lyre rippled through the morning mist, soothing the very wind herself. The lyrist, her calm, practiced fingers plucking the strings, was a full-figured Forest Elf. Her long, white hair was half pulled back, and her lilac optics were fixated on the delicate instrument. A small wrinkle of concentration dwelled between her brow.

"Wysteria." A raspy, yet soothing voice called. This eased her out of her trance.

"Tala!" Wysteria chirped. Talamina, a cave elf who was but a few inches taller than Wys, is her lover. The two had been together for about a decade at this point, which would be shorter than you'd expect from the elves' perspective, whose race typically lives well beyond a few centuries.

"We're heading out, my love." Tala grinned, placing her hand on the small of Wys' back as the pale elf stood.

The lackluster shell of a temporary camp, nestled comfortably beside an ever-scintillating river, was home to a sizeable party of seven for a day and a half. However cozy the camp was, it was time to move on.

Frojyen, a wise old halfling monk, performed a quick head count.

Wysteria and Talamina, the two elves,

Valthen, a bubbly Drax, who was Wysteria's adoptive sister,

Mog, a woman born into Orc royalty,

Esvin, a spindly human boy who incidentally found himself a 'folk hero' of sorts from sheer unluckiness,

and finally Chickadee, a fairy who was Esvin's childhood friend.

Along with them was a trio of stray dogs who followed wherever the group wandered, whose names were whatever one came up with when feeding scraps to the poorly mutts. Two mules and Wys' trusty white horse completed the group.

Speaking of, Wys approached the horse with grace, hands outstretched. "Willowisp." She mewled kindly as the pale horse sputtered, leaning her gigantic head into her beloved owner's shoulder.

Willowisp was some kind of cob, not entirely fullblood but not entirely a mutt. Nonetheless, the white horse was beloved by everyone in the party, even grumpy old Frojyen.

"She's reliable." He'd say simply, though the sparkle in his eye was undeniable.

The mules, Abner and Matilda, were more there to carry extra things, the occasional foal coming in handy to sell when money was tight. With the mules packed, the party set on their way.

End chap. 1

Some things I feel I need to clarify!

- Yes, in reality mules are typically sterile/infertile, however in my book they can breed and have foals. They are their own species rather than being the offspring of a horse and a donkey.

- My elves have tails! Tala and Wys have long, tufted tails styled to each of their likings :) They're sorta like hairless lion tails except for the tip if that makes sense?

- I'm open to constructive criticism as long as it isn't too harsh, I am pretty sensitive ;(

- This is my first book I'm committed to! I plan to publish it in the future :0

AND HERE'S THE COVER! The edges and the title would be metallic gold :)

EDIT: Sorry for the weird spacing, blame tumblr. Alsooo PLEASE feel free to use my ask box to ask about my book!! I'd LOVE LOVE LOVE to answer any questions!

#small artist #new author #small author #autistic things #krill propaganda #book help #author #teen author #young author #:) #lgbtqia #lgbtq books #dnd #dnd inspired

[topshelf2112-blog]

Hi all - posting this over from reddit. The OP says it’s a true story and that both parties were men and I would like to find it… if it exists. My searches have yielded nothing. Any suggestions for finding it? Thanks for any help!

#book help

[just-writter-stuff]

Character creator list

Full name:

Nickname(s):

Gender:

Date of birth:

Age:

Nationality:

Mental health issues:

Physical health issues:

Height:

Eyes:

Hair:

Skin:

Freckles:

Birthmark(s):

Moles:

Tattoos:

Piercings:

Scars:

Glasses:

Sexuality:

Favourite food:

Least favourite food:

Favourite book:

Least favourite look:

Favourite music(s):

Least favourite music(s):

Favourite movie (s):

Least favourite movie (s):

Personality:

Job:

Family:

Notes:

#books #writing #book writing #author #book help #writing help #literature #book blog

[to-my-dearest-ana]

I'm writing a novel but idk how to write a novel. I just have a pretty solid idea, give me advice pls!!

#book help #novel writing #writing tips #writing help #books #reading

[otmaaromanovas]

Romanov aficionados! I need your help!

Does anyone please know where I can read the memoirs of Vera Ivanovna Chebotareva, Sister of Mercy, who was a nurse with Olga and Tatiana.

It would help SO much with some uni work and I would be forever indebted to you! Thank you!

#Romanov #romanovs #help needed #Olga Romanov #Tatiana Romanov #wwi #book help

[spindaonateaspoon]

So what are all my book hoes using to catalogue the books you read? Don't say goodreads

#spinda tea #bookblr #book help #reading #im using bookshelf #and it kinda sucks

[mothzarellaman]

sorry I should be going to bed but there is a book I have been searching for for years and I'm going insane over not being able to find it. Bookblr please help me.

The clearest part I can remember for sure is that the cover was white with like red blood on it.

The content of the book itself is fuzzy and might be a bit mixed with other media I've consumed in that time since then but. Here we go

It's a time loop/apocalypse/mystery book I believe? The two protagonists are a high school boy and girl I believe. They live in a very remote town that I want to say is in Oregon or Washington but I'm not sure. It might not be entirely a time loop now that I consider it but I want to say it is. Everytime either of them die I believe, or at least the girl, they get basically revived and keep on seeing this guy that was constantly dressed in all black and being very menacing. I think he was trying to kill them. But if that's not enough for the plot apparently, there's a meteor thats going to hit earth and kill a big chunk of the populace. There's also a conspiracy with the government I believe? Specific scenes I remember are:

I believe one of the protags dies at a birthday party by falling off a cliff or something similar. This is when they're about twelve I think. The other is the protags breaking into their shared psychiatrist's office and looking through the files and discovering connections to the government

#Bookblr #Help finding book #Book help #tip of my tongue #Help please #Reblog if you have no idea. This is driving me insane

[secretly-larry-daley]

Hey, I’ve got a question for you guys. Did any of you read a book about this kid who was sent to his dad for the summer, because he accidentally punctured his dogs ear with a dart? He wore this patch that he wasn’t supposed to take off. His dad lived with the kid’s grandma from what I remember. And at the end of the book, i remember the kid waving back to his grandma because he was returning home with his mom.

A scene that really stuck out to me was when the kid was talking about going to a baseball game with both of his parents. And how nice it’d be to have a nice, normal outting with them because he never had that before (since they were divorced)

#if so please tell me #this book feels like a fever dream #no one else remembers it besides me #I just wish I knew the name #booklr #books #finding books #book search #book help

[theood]

Is there something for books that's like letterboxd? I wanna more psychically log the books I read and also be able to keep a more comprehensive to read list

#I've thought of making my own spreadsheet but I....Dont Want To Do That but also I might #elias howls #bookblr #um #book help #???