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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #08

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #08 Foreshadowing is for (proactive geniuses) and cowards. Surprise them with unexpected twists. Heck, surprise yourself! Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM Everybody can reply
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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #5

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #5 Worldbuilding is optional. So is spelling. Consistency? Overrated. Remember these excuses when you're called out about them. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM Everybody can reply
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Posting these occasionally. Can't count on an irresponsible author to stick to any routine!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #14 Just keep writing and never look back. Unless you’re one of those authors who feel the need to edit. Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams
July 16, 2025 at 5:49 PM Everybody can reply
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In the famous words of Sergeant Schultz... I know nothing!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #23 “Write what you know.” So... anxiety, reluctance, overthinking... That all feels truthful enough by itself, so I think I can get away with adding in demons and magic, no problem! Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 8, 2025 at 3:18 PM Everybody can reply
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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #10

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #10 Spite is part of the process. Embrace it.
July 10, 2025 at 2:06 PM Everybody can reply
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When you promise a signed copy but end up offering a singed one instead.

I said, “This book is fire,” because nothing says damage control better than a cliche and awkward laugh.

📚 No books were harmed in the making of this post.

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Irresponsible Author Plot Twist Cause: Write “singed copy” instead of “signed copy” in your giveaway email. Effect: Use the cliche “This book is fire!” even though you swore it off due to overuse.
June 16, 2025 at 2:56 PM Everybody can reply
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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #09

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #09 Beta readers? No. They are all Alphas for putting up with my, uh, your nonsense. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM Everybody can reply
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I didn’t even know there was a debate until someone declared chapter numbers are “better” than names because names can spoil things. The things you learn...

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #27 I number and name my chapters. The numbers keep me organized. The names keep me entertained… and hopefully, the readers too.
August 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM Everybody can reply
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Villain redemptions (if you're using them) should probably come with rewards... And a cookie probably isn't cutting it.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #29 Redemption arcs can work, but let the villain decide if they slam the door in your face. Some of the greatest villains aren’t those who couldn’t change, but those who chose not to. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 21, 2025 at 12:12 AM Everybody can reply
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Not only do I read comments... I will 'commit to the bit' for some of them!

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Image depicts a commenter and author online discussion. Commentor quoted: "Error encountered: Domain webnovela.divinit-epub.biz.ea.sol.mw failed to resolve." Comment: You should really use the ".alt" TLD for fictional URLs. Euphridia replies, writing it through her characters' voices: Rae: Continuous quality improvement at its best. You can add the .alt and thank the commenter for the suggestion. Euphy: ... If I flatten it... The cost will be less, but... *mutter* Oliver: Admit that you're not perfect. We're all waiting. Euphy: .... Never! ***48 hours later*** Nora: Did you really just... Are you kidding me?! Rae: What? Nora: ... it resolves now. Euphy: I don't see what the problem is! I fixed it my way! https://webnovela-divinit-e-pub-biz-ea.sol.mw/ Commenter: You know what, that works too! (laughing with tears emoji)
August 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM Everybody can reply
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Good feedback is gold. Learn what it looks like so you can keep it and let the rest go.

You can start here, if you'd like: Thanks for the Feedback by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen - A Visual Summary
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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #35 I don't accept notes, except for the good ones. It's just a shame I have to analyze them first to figure out which ones are which. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
September 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM Everybody can reply
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Look at me trying to write a blog!
This is what happens when we're left to self-certify as adults.

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I’ve seen a lot of writing advice out there that sounds very sure of itself. Things like “Never do this” or “Always do that” are pretty common in the writing community.Advice is great when it helps, b...
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We got the beats, we got the beats, yeah!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #25 They say to keep chapter lengths consistent. I say the chapter’s done when it’s done. Sure, that might sound reckless, but really, I’m just ending it when the scene lands. Beats over word count. Eura "Euphriai" Abrams.
August 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM Everybody can reply
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Stay in your (genre) lane?
What if you have to merge?

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #18 Mixing genres is risky, and that’s why it’s fun! Just make sure the reader feels like the chaos was intentional. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams
July 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM Everybody can reply
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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #07

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #07 Your first draft is perfect. It's the world that's out of touch. However, you can always try to compromise with some of it (e.g., your audience). Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM Everybody can reply
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Use all the tropes you want!

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #24 “Avoid tropes.” That’s like saying avoid plot, characters, and words. Better to select certain tropes and twist them into something that’s yours. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 9, 2025 at 3:40 PM Everybody can reply
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The ‘just give up’ voice shows up uninvited. Don’t let something so irresponsible decide your ending.

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #31 The voice that says “give up” doesn’t know your story. It doesn’t know your characters or the spark that started this. It comes from nowhere, so it doesn’t get to decide where you’re headed. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
September 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM Everybody can reply
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Writers write (even typos count).

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #22 “Are you a real writer or just a hobbyist?” “Isn’t it hard to gatekeep without a fence?” You’re writing. That’s the only requirement. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM Everybody can reply
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Daily Irresponsible Author Advice #06

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Euphridia's Irresponsible Author Advice #06 Show and tell. That's right, sometimes it takes reading something more than once for it to sink in. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM Everybody can reply
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The first round of signed book giveaways is about to be shipped. Stay tuned for a new giveaway!

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Irresponsible Author Plot Twist Cause: Signing author copies with a short, hand-written note. Effect: Handwriting looks like a toddler’s because you’re a leftie and you’re trying so hard not to smudge or crease the book cover.
July 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM Everybody can reply
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Not every book needs a romance, unless it’s literally a romance. But I still like to have my cake and eat it too. And sometimes I don't want any dessert at all.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #33 Every book needs romance? Perhaps not. However, if you add one in, let it enhance the plot, not replace it entirely. Eura “Euphridia” Abrams
September 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM Everybody can reply
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Comps aren’t for claiming greatness. They’re for helping readers know where a story might fit on the shelf.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #21 They say to know your comps. But what happens when they find out you dragged them into this mess? Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 5, 2025 at 1:03 AM Everybody can reply
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This one is inspired by the writing symposium hosted by #GenCon. It was reassuring and unsettling to hear that even more seasoned, responsible authors experience imposter syndrome.

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #20 Imposters don’t get imposter syndrome. But we do, so congratulations! We’re all officially too self-aware to be a fraud. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
August 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM Everybody can reply
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The number of times I've been told never to write a prologue...

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Euphridia’s Irresponsible Author Advice #17 Some say not to write prologues. I say sometimes you need a little context before chaos. Or, if you want hard mode, just open in media res and confuse everyone. Eura "Euphridia" Abrams
July 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM Everybody can reply
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