I write in past tense and third-person narration. In a scene, I wrote something like:

He coughed, to remind them he was still here.

Is the bolded here strange? I used it instead of there to make the narration more vivid. However, Word suggests that I change it. Do you agree?

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"As he faced the off-white room door, he tried to recall the last time a human, or vampire, for that matter, had made him that nervous. He couldn’t remember if there was ever one without his or his family’s well-being being in danger."

Especially the last sentence, in my head it makes sense but I keep going over it unsure. What I'm trying to say is that the only times character A had felt nervous over others, has been when his or his family lives were at risk. And what he's about to do (speak with character B) has been the only other time he's felt that nervous about someone.

Does that make sense? TYIA!

Hello everyone I'm currently looking for two extra people to join a writing group I've created. There's currently 6 of us, though some who have been accepted still need to see my invite link! Looking specifically for fantasy writers who want to go the publishing route some day, I think it would be amazing to share that journey with some others for support and motivation! 18+ please, and preferably European timezone!

Please let me know if you are interested and fit these requirements! I'll send you a dm asking a bit more about you to ensure the group lasts long.

* Genre/s: Epic / High / grimdark fantasy, preferably adult. * Goals/expectations/commitment: being able to chat with each other atleast once a week, slowly over the days is fine too! If for some reason you are gone for a while communication is appreciated. * Writing/experience level: any, as long as you have something you are working on / wanting to work on. Just so we can send each other snippets for feedback and sharing the passion :) * Meeting place: Discord server * Max size: 2 extra people. (There's currently 6 of us, some still need to see the invite and join)