Emma Whittaker | Author
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nini . !! :
I hate all those "do this/don't do that" tiktoks with PASSION literally the best thing about writing is that you can do whatever you want, the only rule is to make it make sense
2025-07-21 23:35:35
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sj watson•#1 bestseller•film :
I agree with all of these. When I wrote my first book I was told you should never start with a character looking in a mirror. That’s exactly what I did. So far it’s sold 9 million copies around the world. 😂
2025-07-22 05:46:25
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authormjsahanaja :
Thank you for making that clear 🫶🏽🌹👏🏽
2025-07-25 12:25:37
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ericalaurenx3 :
I think the real key is to mix it up... if you're Always telling instead of showing, it will be lackluster.. these aren't rules, they're tools to use at your disposal, the more tools in your toolbox, the better...
2025-07-22 21:45:15
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Esther.Aura :
please what are your thoughts on perspectives. Especially first person perspective and third person perspective. people seem to hate books just because it's in third person perspective.
2025-07-22 20:33:38
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Books & Candy :
Rules of writing "Never do (this)...unless you do it well" 🤣
2025-07-21 14:30:53
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ReeHopes | Author :
I feel like, you have to read loads of books before you even start writing, so you can discover what you like and what you don’t… and then just write. I hated writing at school, I always felt that there is nothing to say pages long, could sum it up in 3 sentences. Then later on I read so many books and I remember checking the cover in the middle of a book and wondering how can this be the New York Best Seller or something, I can do better. Soon after that my first book was published, and then the following won an award. Long story short, you can’t force writing, just follow your gut feeling 🫶
2025-07-22 12:13:40
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Stephen James Author :
Thank you! This is why I always struggle trying to find a good critique group. Too many toxic writers giving bad advice!!
2025-07-21 13:02:19
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FumblesWs :
I like your content and it definitely inspired me to tell my friends there are two kinds of writing advice: okay and bad. 😂
2025-07-22 14:46:03
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Ludwig Lecter 🫀 :
To be honest, all this rules - "don't start with" - for a moment I thought: HOW THE HELL SHOULD I START THEN?! 😅
2025-07-21 15:40:27
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dragonlight2024 :
good to know 💕
2025-07-28 08:04:41
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CHSSapphicAuthor🏳️🌈🇬🇧✒️ :
at the end of the day...we're just telling stories...if people enjoy reading it...keep doing it.
2025-07-21 19:02:13
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RoxxieTaylor :
I saw someone being told in a FB group the other day that they "didn't have a hook". they did, it was just more than one single sentence.
2025-07-24 00:06:08
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Kelvin McMahon :
love these videos🙏🏻 they're a big help👏
2025-07-21 12:55:20
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megsie :
I personally love books that have a mysterious opening, it really draws me in and makes me want to know more
2025-07-21 13:50:19
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📚°{Arttea}°📚 :
it's so frustrating ,I'm trying to figure out how to start my third book. Going on Tiktok with authors saying don't to this, do this, no that's going to ruin your story. what am I supposed to do then? with all this confusing overwhelming advice...I've decided to just do what I want 👏 💀
2025-07-22 18:39:06
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DE-173 JG Bell :
Gen X here. Rules pah
2025-07-21 19:53:19
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lipstickandlatte :
Finally someone says it 🙌👋
2025-07-23 00:19:12
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WriterCatwaving :
But, are these all established writers perhaps who can push boundaries more than debut?
2025-07-21 16:47:55
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AsianBasement :
After hours of scouring my notes only one conclusion came at the end: "Every advice is contradictory, so make your own."
2025-07-22 10:57:29
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Author Mackenzie Drew :
Yes, I absolutely love this! Thank you for posting this! I don't care if you're a seasoned author or just getting started. If you can make it work--then who cares! 😉👍
2025-07-21 18:15:18
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📚 plottwistsandlattes ✍️ :
I’m always looking out for your videos 🥰🥰 love these!
2025-07-21 12:52:20
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tartantaz :
Excellent video. Best one I’ve seen yet for those “writing rules” 🥰
2025-07-21 14:55:11
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Brent Johner 🇨🇦 Author :
Guidelines given to help beginners turn into inviolable rules for everyone with frustrating regularity. Good for you for challenging them. 👏👏👏
2025-07-21 13:01:04
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Michelle La Serra :
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Love your perspective and posts! ✨✨✨✨
2025-07-21 13:21:54
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