I see a lot of “How X does Z, how Y does Z” memes, and on one of my many distracting Twitter breaks, I decided to apply this meme to fantasy writing. It’s a bit of fun but also a good writing exercise, especially as it’s hard to fit both into a single tweet. I deliberately go a bit overboard with the fantasy ones too.
Most recent at the top.
How normal people write 👩💻: She drew her sword and charged.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 27, 2021
How #fantasy writers write 🧙♀️: Her blade slid from its sheath, soundless like the sure steps of a wolf stalking its prey. With a snarl, she leapt forwards, her metal fang aimed at her foe’s heart.#WritingCommunity
How normal people write👩💻: The count threw an enjoyable party.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 20, 2021
How #fantasy writers write🧙♀️: News of the count's soiree was wildfire, and the event's bard himself recounted jealous whispers that had echoed through the grand halls.#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #Writing
How normal people write 👩💻: She felt cold.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 19, 2021
How #fantasy writers write 🧙♀️: The wind’s icy fingers raked across her skin, chilling the very marrow in her bones.#WritingCommunity #WritersCommunity #WritersCafe #WritersLife
How normal people write 🤷♀️: It was raining.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 18, 2021
How #fantasy writers write 🧙♀️: The grey sky was an ill omen, and soon fat drops drummed against his hood, driving his mood to the brink of despair.#WritingCommunity #WritersCafe #writerslife
How normal people write: The vegetable soup was creamy, with croutons bobbing on the surface.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 17, 2021
How #fantasy writers write: Strewn across the soup's pale surface were toasted morsels of bread, while below, succulent chunks of vegetables swam in a rich cream broth#WritingCommunity https://t.co/2RnNHmbD5b
How normal people write: She looked at the sword. It was a good sword.
— ✍️ Gabrielle Steele 🐉 (@eldris) June 17, 2021
How #fantasy writers write: Her gaze fell upon the gleaming metal, the sword's edge sharp enough to cut her enemies to the bone.#amwriting #WritingCommunity #writerslife
