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Human: A PSA on Vanity Publishers-- New Authors Beware So, I just got finished sitting down with a classmate and explaining to him that his soon-to-be-published fantasy novel was actually being vanity published, and that he was being ripped off. He took it well, and now we're in the process of reaching out to contac...	Human: A PSA on Vanity Publishers-- New Authors Beware So, I just got finished sitting down with a classmate and explaining to him that his soon-to-be-published fantasy novel was actually being vanity published, and that he was being ripped off. He took it well, and now we're in the process of reaching out to contac...
Human: Do you think social media stunts your creativity? Social media only really became a big part of everyday life after I left high school, and around this time I also started struggling to come up with ideas and write in general. I also read less. I don’t know if this is because suddenly I was confronted with t...	Human: Do you think social media stunts your creativity? Social media only really became a big part of everyday life after I left high school, and around this time I also started struggling to come up with ideas and write in general. I also read less. I don’t know if this is because suddenly I was confronted with t...
Human: Writing historical fiction without feeling trapped/stuck I love learning about history. I love studying it, writing about it, and collecting as much interesting info as possible. I love reading historical fiction and have written some, and I have some historical fiction ideas floating around that I'm really ex...	Human: Writing historical fiction without feeling trapped/stuck I love learning about history. I love studying it, writing about it, and collecting as much interesting info as possible. I love reading historical fiction and have written some, and I have some historical fiction ideas floating around that I'm really ex...
Human: How do I tackle a serious topic without sounding like I'm trying to be edgy? Please read the whole description. In my short fiction story, I'm writing about a girl forced into a child marriage. I've done so much research on it (4 months, if fact) that I feel as though I can speak as well as I could on the ...	Human: How do I tackle a serious topic without sounding like I'm trying to be edgy? Please read the whole description. In my short fiction story, I'm writing about a girl forced into a child marriage. I've done so much research on it (4 months, if fact) that I feel as though I can speak as well as I could on the ...
Human: Too late to fundamentally change my first draft? Title says it. I’m just reaching 40,000 words in the first draft of a novel I’m writing in my spare time(I’m a student going to uni too) and I realised that the two main characters don’t fit together as well as id hoped. I’m now thinking I need to swap them arou...	Human: Too late to fundamentally change my first draft? Title says it. I’m just reaching 40,000 words in the first draft of a novel I’m writing in my spare time(I’m a student going to uni too) and I realised that the two main characters don’t fit together as well as id hoped. I’m now thinking I need to swap them arou...
Human: What is a good place to post your first work? I've posted it on Wattpad but it doesn't even seem to show up on the searches and I don't know how people are going to find my work... Do you know places to post something that can get read even if you don't have a following yet? Assistant: You could try submitt...	Human: What is a good place to post your first work? I've posted it on Wattpad but it doesn't even seem to show up on the searches and I don't know how people are going to find my work... Do you know places to post something that can get read even if you don't have a following yet? Assistant: @writersguild
Human: How do I prevent my writing from becoming overly pretentious? I do have numerous story concepts that I intend to write, and a fair number of them involve very high concept themes and ideas that I would love to explore. However, I am afraid that my work shall be overly pretentious and pseudo-intellectual, which...	Human: How do I prevent my writing from becoming overly pretentious? I do have numerous story concepts that I intend to write, and a fair number of them involve very high concept themes and ideas that I would love to explore. However, I am afraid that my work shall be overly pretentious and pseudo-intellectual, which...
Human: Is there such a thing as being too dialogue-heavy? I haven't written anything in years. I start things and give up because I think they're terrible, bland or corny. A lot of my writing ends up having a lot of conversations, to the point where I think, 'why don't I just write a script instead?', but I don't kno...	Human: Is there such a thing as being too dialogue-heavy? I haven't written anything in years. I start things and give up because I think they're terrible, bland or corny. A lot of my writing ends up having a lot of conversations, to the point where I think, 'why don't I just write a script instead?', but I don't kno...
Human: I'm conflicted about where to publish! So for the longest time I've been conflicted on whether or not to post my completed story on Wattpad, or to try and publish traditionally as self publishing has proved to be too expensive for me as I'm 17, I don't have the time or money for self publishing and everything ...	Human: I'm conflicted about where to publish! So for the longest time I've been conflicted on whether or not to post my completed story on Wattpad, or to try and publish traditionally as self publishing has proved to be too expensive for me as I'm 17, I don't have the time or money for self publishing and everything ...
Human: How do I avoid a lot of “He said” and “She said”? I saw someone post here that they find that rather boring at the end of a dialogue. Are there any tips I could use to try to eliminate this habit, especially when it should be a bit obvious anyway to the reader on who’s saying what? Do people particularly mind ...	Human: How do I avoid a lot of “He said” and “She said”? I saw someone post here that they find that rather boring at the end of a dialogue. Are there any tips I could use to try to eliminate this habit, especially when it should be a bit obvious anyway to the reader on who’s saying what? Do people particularly mind ...
Human: How do i write in the day and not at 3AM?? I can't seem to know how to write in the day. All my thoughts just disappear and I can't focus. Unlike at night, when it's calm and everyone's asleep, it's dark and cozy in my bed. From 1 to 3am, i seem to be able to express myself while writing and be so creative. Bu...	Human: How do i write in the day and not at 3AM?? I can't seem to know how to write in the day. All my thoughts just disappear and I can't focus. Unlike at night, when it's calm and everyone's asleep, it's dark and cozy in my bed. From 1 to 3am, i seem to be able to express myself while writing and be so creative. Bu...
Human: Friendly reminder that the act of writing is an incredibly mentally and psychologically strenuous activity, and it's totally normal for life events to interfere with your ability to write. I think as writers, we are incredibly hard on ourselves. We have to be. After all, what we do is difficult, lonely, and ...	Human: Friendly reminder that the act of writing is an incredibly mentally and psychologically strenuous activity, and it's totally normal for life events to interfere with your ability to write. I think as writers, we are incredibly hard on ourselves. We have to be. After all, what we do is difficult, lonely, and ...
Human: what should I do when the initial spark is gone? So far I've consistently been capping at 5k words before I lose interest in my stories. my resolutions are unsatisfying and rewriting the draft feels like a chore. every now and then I'll force myself to keep revising the piece (even at the points that intereste...	Human: what should I do when the initial spark is gone? So far I've consistently been capping at 5k words before I lose interest in my stories. my resolutions are unsatisfying and rewriting the draft feels like a chore. every now and then I'll force myself to keep revising the piece (even at the points that intereste...
Human: Any advice on writing a second draft? Recently, I have completed a first draft for the first time. I am looking for tips on how to create a good second draft. Assistant: Take a break from the first draft, like a couple of months even. Then change the font and reread it - take notes on what you like, what you ...	Human: Any advice on writing a second draft? Recently, I have completed a first draft for the first time. I am looking for tips on how to create a good second draft. Assistant: Remember, if you don't think it's good why would anyone else want to read it? Save the best, burn the rest
Human: No Actions For Dialogue Tags Is it true you can't use actions as dialogue tags? Is this an unwritten rule or something set in stone? Example: "Here you go." she smiled handing over a cup of coffee. That's just a simple example. Do you still have to use speaking tags? Said asked etc... Need some help underst...	Human: No Actions For Dialogue Tags Is it true you can't use actions as dialogue tags? Is this an unwritten rule or something set in stone? Example: "Here you go." she smiled handing over a cup of coffee. That's just a simple example. Do you still have to use speaking tags? Said asked etc... Need some help underst...
Human: I'm thinking on writing a story about a Hitman, and a major thing I'm going for is realism So the basic notes I have are that his name is Jacob Vila, and he will conduct 43 hits over 5 years before being killed himself. He gonna basically revitalize the crime world before his death. I'm mainly looking for tips...	Human: I'm thinking on writing a story about a Hitman, and a major thing I'm going for is realism So the basic notes I have are that his name is Jacob Vila, and he will conduct 43 hits over 5 years before being killed himself. He gonna basically revitalize the crime world before his death. I'm mainly looking for tips...
Human: Is it okay to go the whole story without describing the protagonist? I am writing a murder mystery with a lot of unreliable narration and straight-up lying to the reader. Basically, the protagonist is the murderer, but there's a lot of stuff I leave out in order to hide this. In order to show the murderer, I...	Human: Is it okay to go the whole story without describing the protagonist? I am writing a murder mystery with a lot of unreliable narration and straight-up lying to the reader. Basically, the protagonist is the murderer, but there's a lot of stuff I leave out in order to hide this. In order to show the murderer, I...
Human: I did it. I finished my first draft. I finished my first draft yesterday (it's about 71K). I know what comes next is the hard part, but I can't help but be excited because a part of me didn't think I'd get this far. How long do you think I should let it sit before starting the rewriting process? Assistant: ...	Human: I did it. I finished my first draft. I finished my first draft yesterday (it's about 71K). I know what comes next is the hard part, but I can't help but be excited because a part of me didn't think I'd get this far. How long do you think I should let it sit before starting the rewriting process? Assistant: ...
Human: Accents I want to write a story with an Irish man as a character in the book, but I’m not sure how to “write” accents or dialogs. Any tips? How do you write your accents or other languages? Assistant: Don't. You don't write out the accent for an american character, so why should you do it for an irish charac...	Human: Accents I want to write a story with an Irish man as a character in the book, but I’m not sure how to “write” accents or dialogs. Any tips? How do you write your accents or other languages? Assistant: There's a variety of ways. Me, I prefer when people do show the vernacular (so the specific words of a dialec...
Human: What are some beginner exercises that will improve my prose? When I try writing I'm always struggling with both my story and my prose. It's hard coming up with what's going to happen next and it's harder to write it in words. So first I want to improve my prose. My vocabulary is decent and i don't make many g...	Human: What are some beginner exercises that will improve my prose? When I try writing I'm always struggling with both my story and my prose. It's hard coming up with what's going to happen next and it's harder to write it in words. So first I want to improve my prose. My vocabulary is decent and i don't make many g...
Human: What are your thoughts on switching focus on characters between chapters? I’m writing in third-person btw. If I write about a different character for a chapter, would that pull the reader away from my book? Switching the focus on a different character would be necessary for the plot of the book. I’m not tal...	Human: What are your thoughts on switching focus on characters between chapters? I’m writing in third-person btw. If I write about a different character for a chapter, would that pull the reader away from my book? Switching the focus on a different character would be necessary for the plot of the book. I’m not tal...
Human: What's your step by step process of writing short stories? Im trying to get back into writing in my free time, it's been a while since I've fully wrote out stories but I really enjoyed doing it back then. Was wondering if writers have step by step process they follow from start to finish, something as simple a...	Human: What's your step by step process of writing short stories? Im trying to get back into writing in my free time, it's been a while since I've fully wrote out stories but I really enjoyed doing it back then. Was wondering if writers have step by step process they follow from start to finish, something as simple a...
Human: Looking for low to zero waste deodorant. I used Schmidt’s for a few years until they changed the formula to gritty, less waxy (and, I wasn’t thrilled about the small plastic applicator nor the fact they’re owned by Unilever) and recently used Zero Waste Natural Deodorant with Compostable Packaging but found i...	Human: Looking for low to zero waste deodorant. I used Schmidt’s for a few years until they changed the formula to gritty, less waxy (and, I wasn’t thrilled about the small plastic applicator nor the fact they’re owned by Unilever) and recently used Zero Waste Natural Deodorant with Compostable Packaging but found i...
Human: Low waste conference grab item The company I work for is trying to think of a new merch item to give out at conferences and I’m trying to think of the most eco-friendly option (I already know “nothing” is the answer but it’s for work). I was thinking a consumable like a chocolate bar where we can have branded ...	Human: Low waste conference grab item The company I work for is trying to think of a new merch item to give out at conferences and I’m trying to think of the most eco-friendly option (I already know “nothing” is the answer but it’s for work). I was thinking a consumable like a chocolate bar where we can have branded ...
Human: (Crafty people I need help!) Looking for a low waste/zero waste crafting glue, will be for paper on paper/cardboard mostly but needs to be strong and relatively quick drying. I was thinking Modge Podge might be good because it comes in tubs and I can wash it out after and use it or recycle. I just don’t know w...	Human: (Crafty people I need help!) Looking for a low waste/zero waste crafting glue, will be for paper on paper/cardboard mostly but needs to be strong and relatively quick drying. I was thinking Modge Podge might be good because it comes in tubs and I can wash it out after and use it or recycle. I just don’t know w...
Human: If I wash off food contamination from cans and plastic.. is it then recyclable? I know recycling is kinda a hoax on the US but I know they can’t recycle products contaminated with food regardless. I’m not trying to recycle pizza boxes or anything but I’m wondering if I can wash milk cartons/jugs and canned f...	Human: If I wash off food contamination from cans and plastic.. is it then recyclable? I know recycling is kinda a hoax on the US but I know they can’t recycle products contaminated with food regardless. I’m not trying to recycle pizza boxes or anything but I’m wondering if I can wash milk cartons/jugs and canned f...
Human: Zero Waste Wedding Registry? My fiance and I are getting married soon (late Jan) and we are getting lots of questions about our registry. We have lived together for years and try to be as low waste/minimalist as possible, so we have most of the typical household items that we need and that people typically re...	Human: Zero Waste Wedding Registry? My fiance and I are getting married soon (late Jan) and we are getting lots of questions about our registry. We have lived together for years and try to be as low waste/minimalist as possible, so we have most of the typical household items that we need and that people typically re...
Human: Are there non-abrasive extendable shower scrubbers that don't need refills? I've been interested in buying one of those non-abrasive extendable shower scrubbers. Something like this would be perfect for my household, but I'm hesitant to buy. You need to buy refills for the scrubber part eventually and I'm not ...	Human: Are there non-abrasive extendable shower scrubbers that don't need refills? I've been interested in buying one of those non-abrasive extendable shower scrubbers. Something like this would be perfect for my household, but I'm hesitant to buy. You need to buy refills for the scrubber part eventually and I'm not ...
Human: advice on zero waste gift for babies My daughter is turning one next week. It is custom in her daycare for the birthday girl/boy to bring a small gift for the other children. I want the gift to be zero waste and not too expensive. So far all I have been able to come up with is a banana with a face drawn on. Do...	Human: advice on zero waste gift for babies My daughter is turning one next week. It is custom in her daycare for the birthday girl/boy to bring a small gift for the other children. I want the gift to be zero waste and not too expensive. So far all I have been able to come up with is a banana with a face drawn on. Do...
Human: Unscented Liquid Hand Soap I’d like to make the switch to foaming soap tablets or liquid soap concentrate to reduce some of my waste. All the brands I’ve seen recommended (Blueland, Hello, Grove.co) only have scented options. Does anyone have recommendations for fragrance-free hand soap? Bar soap and making my...	Human: Unscented Liquid Hand Soap I’d like to make the switch to foaming soap tablets or liquid soap concentrate to reduce some of my waste. All the brands I’ve seen recommended (Blueland, Hello, Grove.co) only have scented options. Does anyone have recommendations for fragrance-free hand soap? Bar soap and making my...
Human: Alternatives for plastic trash bags (13 gallon) Hi there! As the title indicates, I’m looking for kitchen trash bags alternatives (13 gallon size). I’ve been using plastic bags and it’s time to stop! I’m thinking biodegradable bags or bags made from 100% recycled/reclaimed material or plant-based must exist. W...	Human: Alternatives for plastic trash bags (13 gallon) Hi there! As the title indicates, I’m looking for kitchen trash bags alternatives (13 gallon size). I’ve been using plastic bags and it’s time to stop! I’m thinking biodegradable bags or bags made from 100% recycled/reclaimed material or plant-based must exist. W...
Human: What's a good freezer alternative to normal plastic freezer bags, plastic tupperware and/or glass containers? Anything paper or biodegradable out there? Is wrapping things in foil going to stop it from being recycled? Assistant: I use silicone bags for freezer storage and they have held up well. I store my ...	Human: What's a good freezer alternative to normal plastic freezer bags, plastic tupperware and/or glass containers? Anything paper or biodegradable out there? Is wrapping things in foil going to stop it from being recycled? Assistant: > Is wrapping things in foil going to stop it from being recycled? It depends on...
Human: Eco Friendly Shower Gels Does anybody know of any Eco friendly shower gels? I know that a lot of soaps contain detergents derived from fossil fuels but also every bathroom product seems to have plastic packaging!! Are there any shower gel and shampoo products out there that are 100% plastic free? Assistant:...	Human: Eco Friendly Shower Gels Does anybody know of any Eco friendly shower gels? I know that a lot of soaps contain detergents derived from fossil fuels but also every bathroom product seems to have plastic packaging!! Are there any shower gel and shampoo products out there that are 100% plastic free? Assistant:...
Human: Should I buy Laundry strips, Blueland’s laundry detergent pods, or something else? Hi everyone, I’m finally getting through my horde of Dropps laundry detergent pods. I have a top loading old washer. I usually wash my clothes on cold and gentle. I air dry all of my nice clothes and sheets and use the dryer fo...	Human: Should I buy Laundry strips, Blueland’s laundry detergent pods, or something else? Hi everyone, I’m finally getting through my horde of Dropps laundry detergent pods. I have a top loading old washer. I usually wash my clothes on cold and gentle. I air dry all of my nice clothes and sheets and use the dryer fo...
Human: What’s the most economical way to grate soap for laundry detergent? Grating it with a cheese grater turns out to be a TON of work. Assistant: You may not want to use homemade laundry detergent in your washer. Washers are designed to use detergent, not soap. Soap can not only damage clothes, but can cause buil...	Human: What’s the most economical way to grate soap for laundry detergent? Grating it with a cheese grater turns out to be a TON of work. Assistant: Food processor with a grating attachment
Human: Toothpaste alternative with fluoride? Assistant: Unpaste tooth tabs have fluoride in them. I use them pretty exclusively.	Human: Toothpaste alternative with fluoride? Assistant: I get toothpaste tabs with fluoride from Well Earth Goods.
Human: What deodorant do you use? We switched to more natural deodorant a while ago containing sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide, and really satisfied with it! Using the same stick for months, so apparently can do long with it. Great improvement from the deo sprays I used in the passed, and I feel fresh whole day :-...	Human: What deodorant do you use? We switched to more natural deodorant a while ago containing sodium bicarbonate and zinc oxide, and really satisfied with it! Using the same stick for months, so apparently can do long with it. Great improvement from the deo sprays I used in the passed, and I feel fresh whole day :-...
Human: Hi! Is anyone from the Bay Area in CA? Do you know where can I get used film plastic (polyethylene)? Maybe a distribution center, warehouse or shipping center? I need around 2500lb for an ongoing recycling project. Assistant: Amazon would be an obvious choice. Edit: To the downvotes, would an Amazon corporat...	Human: Hi! Is anyone from the Bay Area in CA? Do you know where can I get used film plastic (polyethylene)? Maybe a distribution center, warehouse or shipping center? I need around 2500lb for an ongoing recycling project. Assistant: Wineries will receive pallets of wine bottles etc. that from my experience all come ...
Human: Broke student in a new apartment - would love some zero waste advice/ideas on how to decorate the home! Hello! Thank you for reading my post. I just moved into a new apartment with some roommates and don’t want to spend hundreds to decorate it before throwing the stuff out (perhaps after a failed attempt at se...	Human: Broke student in a new apartment - would love some zero waste advice/ideas on how to decorate the home! Hello! Thank you for reading my post. I just moved into a new apartment with some roommates and don’t want to spend hundreds to decorate it before throwing the stuff out (perhaps after a failed attempt at se...
Human: Holiday decorations - ideas? My roommate and I have hosted several parties recently - Fall and holiday themed, of course. Instead of single-use plastic/paper streamers, pumpkin/tree cutouts, and all of the other stuff at party stores, we've found some much better options: pumpkins, flowers, candles, and living...	Human: Holiday decorations - ideas? My roommate and I have hosted several parties recently - Fall and holiday themed, of course. Instead of single-use plastic/paper streamers, pumpkin/tree cutouts, and all of the other stuff at party stores, we've found some much better options: pumpkins, flowers, candles, and living...