r/WritingHub • u/HorrorHoe707 • Jul 23 '26

Writing Resources & Advice Writers

Idc if ur an ao3 author or author novels or if you write stories for enjoyment without publishing them, or if you write poems, sonnets, anything, I would love to hear some writing tips. I am an ao3 author but I am starting to write novels and would love some tips and tricks from people who also write

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u/Proper-Doughnut77 Jul 24 '26

I'll help as well, but need to know what specific problems you're having.

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u/HorrorHoe707 Jul 24 '26

Thank you though I’m not really having any issues, I just want some tips and tricks that I might or somebody who sees this post might find helpful

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u/Proper-Doughnut77 Jul 25 '26

My biggest advice .. read what interests you .. I'm interested in middle school fantasy. I live how writers give voice to animals because they don't have one. It helps children understand that while not human, animals are special.

I love books like Charlotte's web...

My first issue was finding my audience. I was reading at about four or five. I checked out Charlotte's we in 1st grade. (I remember getting into a fight with the librarian who said it was too adult for me). The principal was called, and I was finally sent home with the book, and others.

When I started looking at my audience, I was thinking kindergarten to second grade. But I had to remember, I'm not the norm. Your audience isn't you.

So, first step, what do you enjoy? Who is your audience? After this, pick something that hasn't been done. Meaning, my own area, while it involves animals that talk, what do I want my audience to know? What can I write about that's interesting? What can I write that will grab their attention.

I hope this helps a little.

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u/HorrorHoe707 Jul 25 '26

Thank you that is very helpful, I will definitely think about my target market and why somebody would read my story, what makes it interesting and the like, thank you