101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer

101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer

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I've been reviewing stories on Wattpad for a while now and, boy, has that been a journey. Your stories have made me gasp and squeal. Your stories have made me laugh and cry. But, from time to time, your stories have made me cringe. In commemoration of my review store hitting 100 reviews, I thought it was about time to break down my reviewing journey, with the help of a fellow reviewer, @awesomeSTG. This book will contain chapters regarding the common errors I see in stories, it will offer tips on how to make your story professional, and there will also be some sneaky rants about what people expect from a reviewer. Welcome to 101 Writing Tips from an Exhausted Reviewer, featuring two very exhausted reviewers: @ray_of_sunshine9 and @awesomeSTG.Or, as perfectly said by @awesomeSTG: Ladies and gentlemen, folks far and wide! Sharpen your quills, prepare your scrolls, and polish your fire-resistant armours, for we shall finally cool off your burning queries - or scorch you even more - with our word of wisdom (namely rants) and advice! Hear ye, hear ye!And the incredible cover is done by the very talented @g_beckford - thank you so much!…

Sunshine's Review Store [CLOSED]

Sunshine's Review Store [CLOSED]

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I missed reviewing, so here I am. Ready to review again!This is your basic review store! Just come and take a look! I offer book reviews for many books. That's all there is!…

Short Changed || #ONC2022

Short Changed || #ONC2022

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Annabelle hadn't wanted to burn the restaurant down initially. In all honesty, she had been in a good mood. The food smelled great, the weather was perfect, and the boy she had met on Tinder looked like an absolute snack in all his pictures. But then, he rocked up to the date half an hour late, without an apology. Worse yet, he didn't look anything like his Tinder photos. In fact, he looked old enough to be her uncle. Still, she has to admit that, while her date sucks, the food is tasty. Plus, the waiter is also pretty cute. Besides, when that same waiter offers her a hand in serving some revenge to her catfishing date, Annabelle just can't say no. Does this charming waiter spell trouble? Possibly. But, surely, once revenge is served cold, there is always room for dessert, hey?…

The Sapphire Short Story Contest [OPEN]

The Sapphire Short Story Contest [OPEN]

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Welcome all!Similar to The Monthly Gemstone Awards, this is an award revolving around Short Stories! Each month, there will be prompts to write about, and you have close to two weeks to write something! And, surprise, the best short story wins! Yay!Essentially, this is a great way to get some quick feedback and compose a story with a beginning, middle, and end. Entries are open! Come give it a go!…

Undone || #ONC2020

Undone || #ONC2020

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST. And thank you to @StoriesUndiscovered for adding this to their 'Tales of Adventure' reading list!Maisie has been lying to the world for years. In fact, she helps others lie, too. It's part of her work; people come to the tower, asking her to plant fake memories into their minds for them to relive and remember. All she asks for, in return, is for them to let her keep one of their memories. So, when someone offers her a memory of her twin -- her twin who is supposed to be dead -- Maisie is prepared to do anything to bring her back home. Even if it means undoing every single lie she has ever told.Thank you to @LateNightDelights from the @TreasureCommunity for the cover!…

Crystals & Crows || A Collection of Short Stories

Crystals & Crows || A Collection of Short Stories

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This is a collection of short stories, featuring crystals, crows, soccer fields, bloody skies, and more. Most stories will be based off prompts from writing contests across Wattpad, and some may be based off the splinters of my soul and the waltzing of my imagination. These stories will discuss the crystals and crows of humanity - the crystals being the light and optimistic parts of humanity, and the crows being the dark and cynically observant part. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy. Grab a cup of tea. Or coffee. Or water. Stay hydrated, and enjoy the madness. Beautiful cover by @g_beckford from The @TreasureCommunity - thank you so much!…

The Sea Thief

The Sea Thief

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Meet the Selkies: seals by day, humans by night. Or, in the case of Tora Urchadainn: seal by day, thief by night. And Tora is just about to learn that even the best thieves sometimes get caught. Inspired by Scottish mythology about the Selkies, The Sea Thief is a YA Fantasy set in the arctic land of Narenji. As the eldest of three sisters, it is Tora's duty to hunt and kill to feed her family. Except there's one catch: Tora is scared of blood. She can't hunt. Instead, Tora has spent the past few years mastering the art of theft. Pickpocketing, shoplifting, sleight of hand - she's done them all. Every morning, she takes off her seal coat, poses around as a human, and steals her dinner from the human markets.But one day, Tora's seal coat gets stolen. And, without it, she can't turn back into a seal and swim back to her family. When Tora finds the boy who took her seal coat, they strike up a bargain: if Tora helps him steal from the Cobalt Sea Pirates, he will give her back the coat. Before she even knows it, Tora finds herself planning her biggest heist yet. And this time, it's not her dinner that's on the line. It's her life.Gorgeous cover by @awesomeSTG…