Alerts That Writers and Readers Could Really Use ;-)

Posted on by Margot Kinberg

These days, people use alerts and warnings for a lot of things, from waking up in the morning to birthday reminders, to grocery lists, and a lot more. I love that idea, especially for busy writers and readers. So, in the spirit of public service, I’ve put together some alerts that I think might be very helpful for book people, whether writers, readers, or both. See what you think!

For Writers

 

  For Readers

 

Now, all I need is to put together and market the app…   Got any you’d like to add?

14 thoughts on “Alerts That Writers and Readers Could Really Use ;-)”

  4. This is fantastic 😂 The eating dinner bit is so true. I normally start at book 1 of a series though I find it hard after book 3. The research rabbit hole is something I haven’t fallen into yet. Write mostly in stream of consciousness, unless it’s some essay. But I’m really looking to change the habit. But I do believe Baldur’s Gate 3 (no Candy Crush here) keeps me from doing any research or even starting my damn book. Here I am playing a RPG when I should be writing something like it with the world building and stuff. Great reminders.

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    1. Glad you enjoyed this, OP! I like to start a series at Book 1, too; it helps me to get to know the characters better and learn their backstories. And more than once I’ve had to remind myself to get dinner out of the oven. I have to admit, I don’t do RPGs, but sometimes games – even something as simple as Spider Solitaire – distract us so much that it’s hard to refocus on writing.

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      1. You should try at least one RPG. Some have murder mysteries running through them. What I like about them is the element of choice. Your decisions affect the game’s direction and ending. I think there’s a Sherlock Holmes RPG where you can throw the wrong people in jail if you don’t solve the mystery properly!

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      2. I’ve heard of those games, OP. They’re definitely interesting takes on crime fiction. I know there are murder mystery dinners, cruises, games, and so on that have that sort of element, too.

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