# The Chatters **URL:** https://forum.wackywriters.com/c/the-chatters/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.wackywriters.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.wackywriters.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.wackywriters.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Is this weird? Because I find it weird and unlike me!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-this-weird-because-i-find-it-weird-and-unlike-me/16106)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-this-weird-because-i-find-it-weird-and-unlike-me/16106 "2026-08-10T09:42:14Z")
All I want to do is read. I’m currently going back and forth between four books that I’m reading. This is very much unlike me. I STRUGGLE with reading books because of my AuDHD and aphantasia. But for some reason, I am … --- ## [This is a little warning for other writers](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/this-is-a-little-warning-for-other-writers/15867)
**Author:** [@ShinobiSakura](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/ShinobiSakura)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2026, 6:57am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/this-is-a-little-warning-for-other-writers/15867 "2026-08-09T06:57:18Z")
So a couple days ago someone reached out to me on discord wanting to know if I was a writer and wanting to see my book. I linked them to I like them to my book and next thing I know they are wanting to try and help me ge… --- ## [Dark Romance Novel Results in Arrest…Again.](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/dark-romance-novel-results-in-arrest-again/15999)
**Author:** [@NotARussianBot](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/NotARussianBot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/dark-romance-novel-results-in-arrest-again/15999 "2026-07-28T20:22:07Z")
I’ve been listening in on what is going on with the Dark Romance community online because I need to know if Shin Akuma ends up on a hear me out list. They’ve already invaded horror movies, don’t let them get into fightin… --- ## [Greeky's Domain 🦖](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/greekys-domain/1765)
**Author:** [@greekmyth](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/greekmyth)\ **Replies:** 2150\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 5:28am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/greekys-domain/1765 "2026-07-27T05:28:26Z")
Welcome to Greeky’s Domain :t\_rex: Hello, random person who decided to click on my thread! This is a random thread that will have multiple uses for me. First, it’s where I can store all my lovely GIFs. Please feel fr… --- ## [When writing, does anyone add placeholders in their story?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/when-writing-does-anyone-add-placeholders-in-their-story/16095)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/when-writing-does-anyone-add-placeholders-in-their-story/16095 "2026-07-21T23:24:13Z")
What I mean is that you write in the brackets what needs to be added or changed for when you do edits. Does anyone do that? My Turn: No, I don’t do that, but I should. There are so many things that I need to change or … --- ## [OpenAI](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/openai/13547)
**Author:** [@fennanwinters](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/fennanwinters)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/openai/13547 "2026-07-17T20:28:52Z")
I heard a lot of buzz about OpenAI, an artificial intelligence research laboratory and wanted to try it out. This is what I typed: write me a novel about a vampire falling in love with a werewolf And this is the respon… --- ## [I was able to discover my reading problem!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-was-able-to-discover-my-reading-problem/16089)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-was-able-to-discover-my-reading-problem/16089 "2026-07-16T22:39:31Z")
Aright, I mostly stick to manga and webcomics when it comes to reading. I tried so hard with audiobooks and with physical books to read, but when it comes to physical books, I severely struggle. I cannot retain what I’v… --- ## [college dorm decorations](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/college-dorm-decorations/16090)
**Author:** [@mayochuplover](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/mayochuplover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/college-dorm-decorations/16090 "2026-07-11T15:43:23Z")
those who go to college, do you plan on decorating your dorm? why or why not? --- ## [I know how to help myself as a reader! \[PLEASE READ BEFORE COMMENTING\]](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-know-how-to-help-myself-as-a-reader-please-read-before-commenting/16061)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-know-how-to-help-myself-as-a-reader-please-read-before-commenting/16061 "2026-07-03T04:06:19Z")
NOTE: This thread is merely an observation of me as a reader. I’m not looking for advice because I realized that this is a problem that I personally need to solve all on my own. If you have advice that is fine. This is j… --- ## [Jobs before the writing career that can help in various ways?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/jobs-before-the-writing-career-that-can-help-in-various-ways/15125)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2026, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/jobs-before-the-writing-career-that-can-help-in-various-ways/15125 "2026-06-25T19:45:14Z")
Before the career as an author takes off, writers have jobs before getting to the point of being a paid full-time author. Some jobs depending on the genre that the future author wants to go with, makes sense in a way. I… --- ## [Social Sims... And Maybe A Little Murder 👀 🍵](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/social-sims-and-maybe-a-little-murder/9482)
**Author:** [@DollyTH](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/DollyTH)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/social-sims-and-maybe-a-little-murder/9482 "2026-06-11T08:12:48Z")
Assemble fellow Sims players! Grab your plumblob and join the cult- I mean, game! This is the revival of my old Sims thread, so if you’re thinking this is this déjà vu, it totally is, haha. Sims players can come here to… --- ## [It's been so long](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-been-so-long/16048)
**Author:** [@NatureLover40](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/NatureLover40)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-been-so-long/16048 "2026-06-07T00:26:57Z")
It’s been quite a while, hasn’t it? Things have been going on, I went to a wedding, I had to comfort a friend after their dog passed, we had a health scare with Toby (he’s fine now dw), as well as some other things. In… --- ## [Help Me Brainstorm Some Op-Eds!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/help-me-brainstorm-some-op-eds/16068)
**Author:** [@LordOfTheRiver](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/LordOfTheRiver)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/help-me-brainstorm-some-op-eds/16068 "2026-06-05T22:29:48Z")
HELLOOOOO PEOPLEEEE in case of people who don’t know: an op-ed is a short, intense opinion piece about a relevant topic. it usually consists of 600-800 words, and is persuasive in nature. I have 3 topics, and I want to… --- ## [It's Foxwood's Q&A: \[Now: Growing up in Japan as a Japanese-American\]](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-foxwoods-q-a-now-growing-up-in-japan-as-a-japanese-american/15893)
**Author:** [@TheTigerWriter](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/TheTigerWriter)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-foxwoods-q-a-now-growing-up-in-japan-as-a-japanese-american/15893 "2026-06-04T10:53:47Z")
Since my other chatty thread is me asking you questions, I thought it could go the other way around while following a similar format. You ask me whatever you want based on whatever topic I give you. I will give you cont… --- ## [If you are going to vacate in another country where not much English is spoken, would you buy a fancy translator or deal with it?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/if-you-are-going-to-vacate-in-another-country-where-not-much-english-is-spoken-would-you-buy-a-fancy-translator-or-deal-with-it/14740)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/if-you-are-going-to-vacate-in-another-country-where-not-much-english-is-spoken-would-you-buy-a-fancy-translator-or-deal-with-it/14740 "2026-06-01T16:33:44Z")
Thoughts and feelings, guys? poll Choose wisely. --- ## [ONC 2026](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/onc-2026/15960)
**Author:** [@Churro](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Churro)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/onc-2026/15960 "2026-05-25T23:31:14Z")
Who else here’s looking forward to the Open Novella Contest? :smiley: Come and discuss it and chart your progress here! --- ## [I’m bored](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-m-bored/16056)
**Author:** [@Churro](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Churro)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-m-bored/16056 "2026-05-25T19:26:58Z")
Talk to me and ask me stuff thanks --- ## [Is it impossible to find a beta reader who doesn't want to swap?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-find-a-beta-reader-who-doesnt-want-to-swap/16065)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-it-impossible-to-find-a-beta-reader-who-doesnt-want-to-swap/16065 "2026-05-25T14:06:58Z")
I SUCK at giving critiques and I don’t know how beta read. I don’t want to do that. I’m too selfish for that. I just want to find a beta reader who will beta read for me. I’m not looking to swap novels to do critiques o… --- ## [Writers starting up their new book](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/writers-starting-up-their-new-book/16063)
**Author:** [@FallenDreamm](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/FallenDreamm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/writers-starting-up-their-new-book/16063 "2026-05-25T01:17:15Z")
Hows that going? I’ve had an idea, several actually, in my head for YEARS. one of them is super sticking out at me and has been for awhile. problem is i can’t decide if i want to do first person or third person, as I us… --- ## [Is it a red flag to date someone with no friends?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-it-a-red-flag-to-date-someone-with-no-friends/16038)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-it-a-red-flag-to-date-someone-with-no-friends/16038 "2026-05-21T03:47:29Z")
Not even one friend, absolutely none. So, would you date someone who has no friends? The reason why I ask this is because I’m curious know to if being with someone who is friendless could hinder your relationship. Like … --- ## [Polls For Fun](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/polls-for-fun/516)
**Author:** [@edoggypaws](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/edoggypaws)\ **Replies:** 5372\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/polls-for-fun/516 "2026-05-19T21:18:44Z")
Why not start it again? We were almost on the third installment of Polls For Fun, but here we go again! Hello! I thought it would be fun to do a random collection of polls just for fun. Feel free to answer all none, on… --- ## [Is there a country that you barely or rarely hear mentioned?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-there-a-country-that-you-barely-or-rarely-hear-mentioned/16046)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/is-there-a-country-that-you-barely-or-rarely-hear-mentioned/16046 "2026-05-18T22:35:32Z")
So, is there a country that you hardly ever hear mentioned? This makes you sometimes forget that the country is a real place. Whether it be vacation, moving abroad, or on the news, you rarely hear about the country. Do … --- ## [HTML Help?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/html-help/15839)
**Author:** [@Churro](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Churro)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/html-help/15839 "2026-05-16T20:40:11Z")
Does anyone here know how to convert html into bbcode for this forum and have it work? I messed up the code in one of my old posts and would like it back. --- ## [The last song you listened to](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/the-last-song-you-listened-to/10221)
**Author:** [@ChelseaBellBell](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/ChelseaBellBell)\ **Replies:** 1023\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/the-last-song-you-listened-to/10221 "2026-05-10T16:12:44Z")
I came up with this just now So this is what I thought of, I thought it would be fun Post the last song you listened to (share links if need to) I’ll start Lift-Shannon Noll https://youtu.be/fQIfBJVFTWE --- ## [I'm starting to think I can't start a new story!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/im-starting-to-think-i-cant-start-a-new-story/16034)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/im-starting-to-think-i-cant-start-a-new-story/16034 "2026-05-10T15:09:21Z")
I’ve been working on Project Succession for so long that I when it comes to starting a new first draft to a new story, I find that I am struggling so much. Like I can’t seem to start something new and different. The rea… --- ## [It's never prehistoric times only ancient times](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-never-prehistoric-times-only-ancient-times/15984)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/its-never-prehistoric-times-only-ancient-times/15984 "2026-05-09T20:20:30Z")
That is one thing that I noticed about science-fiction and fantasy. Like whenever a character talks about times before their own, it’s never really prehistoric, more so ancient. Even in my stories I don’t really mention… --- ## [I finally figured out the problem for Project Red](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-finally-figured-out-the-problem-for-project-red/16033)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/i-finally-figured-out-the-problem-for-project-red/16033 "2026-05-09T02:52:58Z")
Project Red has been a lovely bane to my existence. I had to break from it because it was becoming too much for me. But I figured out something about why this story has been giving me problems. I love this story and stil… --- ## [Share one line many times \[Snippet Central, new!\]](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/share-one-line-many-times-snippet-central-new/13146)
**Author:** [@TheTigerWriter](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/TheTigerWriter)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/share-one-line-many-times-snippet-central-new/13146 "2026-05-07T09:01:01Z")
Updated: 05/06/2026 One line. Many times. Would be nice if it’s something recent. From capital letter or quotation mark all the way to a period. Can be in the middle of a bit of dialogue or an action scene, or whateve… --- ## [Help with overcoming this hurdle for Project Succession!](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/help-with-overcoming-this-hurdle-for-project-succession/16035)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/help-with-overcoming-this-hurdle-for-project-succession/16035 "2026-05-01T11:32:44Z")
Hey guys! I’m struggling with figuring out what Aeris can do before she summoning a Saintling and learning the truth about herself. The reason why I want to start the story by showing who Aeris is, because I want to gi… --- ## [What makes your complex and complicated main character enjoyable to write?](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/what-makes-your-complex-and-complicated-main-character-enjoyable-to-write/15768)
**Author:** [@Qualeshia12](https://forum.wackywriters.com/u/Qualeshia12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://forum.wackywriters.com/t/what-makes-your-complex-and-complicated-main-character-enjoyable-to-write/15768 "2026-04-24T21:57:53Z")
Just curious to know! My Turn: My main character is fallen Saint (god) who seeks revenge against the other Saints from stripping her of her powers. Now, she has to pretend to be a bubbly yet down-to-earth working as a … [Previous page](https://forum.wackywriters.com/c/the-chatters/5.md) [Next page](https://forum.wackywriters.com/c/the-chatters/5.md?page=2)