~UPDATES~
8-23-19

I haven't forgotten about you! I already have a head start on the next several chapters.

-Montosse

~WRITING TIPS~

1: Inspiration comes from the weirdest places. Do whatever it takes to keep the flame of inspiration burning. Have a beer. Do yoga. Get high. Read your favorite book. Watch your favorite movie.

2: For FanFiction, never insert yourself into the story. This is tempting for beginners, known as the "Mary Sue" anomaly (at least that's what they called it in 2009). Guaranteed, they will not improve the story you're trying to tell. It's also painfully obvious; your readers will see right through you and eventually grow bored. Don't bore your readers.

3: Writer's Block is a chronic disease we all suffer from time to time. Do not let it discourage you from writing. If you are unsure where your story is going or what to write next, create several different outcomes in the story. It doesn't have to be certain, but at least you're writing and coming up with ideas. Pick an outcome and sleep on it. You'll be surprised the next day.

4: Don't ever take reviews personally; positive or negative. Negative reviews can bring your morale down and discourage you from writing, but positive reviews can inflate your ego and make you overconfident in your writing. Never write to please a crowd. Write because you have a story to tell to the world.

5: Create a writing playlist. I personally write to piano, orchestra, and video game music. It does wonders to creativity.

6: If you truly feel lost with your writing, it is more than acceptable to take a break from it. Take as much time as you need until inspiration hits you again. Never force yourself into a deadline. This isn't a professional publishing site. No one's life relies on your work. You don't have hoards of fans pleading for the next chapter. You are fine.

7: Proofread and edit always. You can make countless justifications for your story, but never for terrible grammar and punctuation. Reread your work at least 3 times before publishing.

8: Your work reflects you, so try not to take it so seriously.

~ABOUT THE MONTOSSE~

The Montosse is a narcissistic bitch. I believe my work to be solid gold, and I will proudly defend it if asked. Without disclosing too much, I used to be a travelling independent contractor in the entertainment industry. This fast-paced lifestyle left very little energy for outside passions.

My current works are below. At some point in 2019 or 2020, I will be focusing on my FictionPress page (link will be posted whenever I get to it) with my original novel, "The Deluded Depths." I've been working on that story for roughly 6 years now and I am rather proud of it. For those of you who have enjoyed my much loved "Words of Love," I think you will find my upcoming novel quite enthralling.

Find me on Tumblr: the-montosse

Find me IRL: please don't.

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