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August 14, 2014

Bad Writing Advice from The Worst Muse

fdBbG5EFMy sister recently introduced me to the genius that is @WorstMuse. This friendly muse is full of unhelpful advice that will keep you on your toes, force you to laugh at almost every movie you’ve seen lately, and laugh at the unfortunate cliches in your own writing. Inspire yourself to break the mold and dig a little deeper in your own creative mind with such helpful reminders as:

  • Why *wouldn’t* the mature females of a sapient non-mammalian species have killer racks?

  • Have you considered adding a creepy kid who’s too smart for their age?

  • You never know what the latest trend will be, so make sure to include every single type of supernatural creature you have ever heard of.

  • You don’t need an editor! You don’t need anyone!

  • When you introduce a new female supporting character, take a moment to clarify whether your protagonist would “tap that.”
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August 14, 2014

Quote of the Day: Raymond Chandler

The challenge of screenwriting is to say much in little and then take half of that little out and still preserve an effect of leisure and natural movement.