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Hello everyone! I just wanted to post about a writers discord I created! It is 21+ but we have different channels for different genres. Examples: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Romance etc.

You don’t need to be professional, all writing experience and levels are welcome! It is only in discord and I even created a bot for the server to post weekly forums for checking on progress so everyone can comment and hold each other accountable to their goals and motivate each other!

If you’re interested, DM me so I can send the link!

Hello, I am writing a story (a what if hunger games fic) where the protagonist (Peeta, male, 18) gets a knife thrown at him. The knife is stuck into his back. I want the protagonist to be able to fake to die for the attacker to get near, so the wound must look somewhat possibly deadly but not being truly deadly, because afterwards the protagonist needs to be able to fight the attacker (Clove, female, 15) - it won't be a long fight though. So, where should be the wound be better positioned? And if you have any tips around this topic, it would be great :) Thank you in advance! --- the knife doesn't need to be in the back, it is just the initial idea so if you have a better idea that also could help a lot :)

more info: the knife must hit him bc otherwise the attacker would never come closer if she doesn't think he is dead/fatally wounded as she is much smaller than the protagonist (who is also a close combat fighter and if near, could easily overpower her) and that is why he fakes his death (to trick her in getting nearer)

Hi everyone! I’m currently working on my debut novel, an MM dark romance with a mystery subplot, and I’m starting to explore my options for when the manuscript is finished.

I’m still writing, so I don’t have a completion or publication date yet.
I’m simply trying to understand the editing and beta-reading process in advance.
Ideally, I’d love to find readers who are familiar with MM romance and dark romance, but who also have some experience with writing, grammar, proofreading, or editing.

I’m particularly interested in people who can offer thoughtful feedback on both the story itself and the writing.

I’m also considering a professional editor, although I’m still learning about the different services available and what might be realistic for a debut author on a limited budget.

For those of you who have self-published, worked with beta readers, or hired editors:

Have you found beta readers with editing or proofreading experience particularly helpful?
Would you recommend starting with beta readers, hiring an editor, or combining the two?

Are there any resources or communities you’d recommend for finding reliable people?
I’m not recruiting readers just yet, as the book isn’t finished. I’d simply love to hear about your experiences and learn more before I get to that stage.

Thank you! ♡