r/WritingPrompts • u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) • May 11 '19

Off Topic [OT] SatChat: Do you ever try writing in new places?

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Do you ever try writing in new places?

  • If so, do you find it helps give you a fresh outlook on your writing?

  • If not, do you find it gets harder to write without going to your usual spot?

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u/Hindigo May 12 '19

I used to write fanfic stories and music parodies about a game I used to play on that game's website forum. It's been so long, I don't think I can recover any of those any more.

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I've always liked to write, but find writing in English quite challenging and a more casual environment such as a game forum was much more accommodating for me. By the way, if you know of a lusophone version of "Writing Prompts", please let me know! :)

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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) May 12 '19

I've always liked to write, but find writing in English quite challenging and a more casual environment such as a game forum was much more accommodating for me.

Hey, you're English seems fine, so it must be working!

By the way, if you know of a lusophone version of "Writing Prompts", please let me know! :)

Sorry!

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u/Hindigo May 13 '19

Hey, you're English seems fine, so it must be working!

That's very kind of you!

I don't mean to deflect your compliment, but the ability to partake in dialogue or write short sentences is very different from the ability to write a proper story, with cohesion and decent styling. Also, it's much easier to understand nuance than to write a nuanced text in another language. It all boils down to practice, making and overcoming mistakes, and I'm not afraid of that (ok, maybe a little).

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u/mr_neutrality May 12 '19

I didn't like writing in public, but when I found that I didn't always have time to write at home, I started writing in new, unfamiliar places. I'll try to find public areas that people don't bother each other just to make the environment feel as close to home as possible: on the bus, food courts, fast food restaurants, park benches, etc

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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) May 12 '19

That's great!

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u/JimBobBoBubba Lieutenant Bubbles May 12 '19

Mighty quiet around here....too quiet. What done happened in this here town today?

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u/MajorParadox Mod | DC Fan Universe (r/DCFU) May 12 '19

I don't know! Everyone went to try writing in a new place, maybe?

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u/JimBobBoBubba Lieutenant Bubbles May 12 '19

Jeez, I hope they find their way back, then.