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Aspiring author writing about a blind main character, seeking consultation (self.Blind)
submitted by lastlasagna
Hello. My name is Joshua, and I'm writing a book about a blind woman in the Medieval Era who is dealing with vampires. Not being actually blind myself, I have been doing my best to write in a very descriptive style that I'm hoping will give my readers an idea of what my main character is experiencing through her other senses. That said, I feel it would probably benefit my ability to write my story (a better idea of what it's like to live without sight, how a blind person feels about certain topics that are usually sight-relevant, etc.) if I could get some input from someone with visual impairment.
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If there is anyone who would be interested in helping me, I would greatly appreciate the input and welcome the help. Thank you for your time in reading/listening to this message.
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If there is anyone who would be interested in helping me, I would greatly appreciate the input and welcome the help. Thank you for your time in reading/listening to this message.
ENTJ351 1 points 4y ago
Happy to yes, message me and I’ll give you my stalking information I tend busy but I’ll make time.
I am also not your average blind person.... nope. Hahaha! Very independent and capable there’s a little bit of a hamper on me, but I’ll tell you privately let’s just say I have controlling parents who I live with mostly do to finances. But anyone blind or sited would have problems here. But give me a message and then maybe a call or we could trade facebook and or whatever else we can do what’s app. Or whatever
I use to be a writer myself, but yeah, did a bit of that ran a critique group for a while I ran it for a year.
I don’t know if I am the best example though. Very sort of capable and brave sometime nearing rash. It depends on the situation and how pushed I feel.
I am also not your average blind person.... nope. Hahaha! Very independent and capable there’s a little bit of a hamper on me, but I’ll tell you privately let’s just say I have controlling parents who I live with mostly do to finances. But anyone blind or sited would have problems here. But give me a message and then maybe a call or we could trade facebook and or whatever else we can do what’s app. Or whatever
I use to be a writer myself, but yeah, did a bit of that ran a critique group for a while I ran it for a year.
I don’t know if I am the best example though. Very sort of capable and brave sometime nearing rash. It depends on the situation and how pushed I feel.
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Okay, will do. Thank you for your eagerness to help me.
bradley22 1 points 4y ago
I’ve noticed two spelling mistakes in chapter 2. Scard and though, instead of scared and thought
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I'm not sure where those spelling errors are. I just read through Chapter 2, but could not spot them for the life of me.
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Also, while I do appreciate the proof-reading, this is more for getting feedback on how I am doing with writing a story without using vision-based descriptions.
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Also, while I do appreciate the proof-reading, this is more for getting feedback on how I am doing with writing a story without using vision-based descriptions.
bradley22 1 points 4y ago
Startled and scarred more than she had ever been in her life, the Countess quickly stepped back, and firmly gripping her walking cane, she swung wildly in front of her, at where Vladimiir now was. None of her swings ever connected, though; another sudden shift in the air, mere seconds before her first swing would have landed, told her that Vladimiir had somehow moved without walking again.
And the part where the character says “gods above” has though around there.
Sorry, I know you were looking for help with writing a blind character, I couldn’t help with that, but read 2 of the chapters and thought I’d help make the story as smooth as I could.
I think the site where I found them was called fictionpress.
And the part where the character says “gods above” has though around there.
Sorry, I know you were looking for help with writing a blind character, I couldn’t help with that, but read 2 of the chapters and thought I’d help make the story as smooth as I could.
I think the site where I found them was called fictionpress.
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Ah, I see. That's actually Chapter 1.
bradley22 1 points 4y ago
Ah, sory.
bright_side1977 1 points 4y ago
I think another author posted a similar question in the past. I could be wrong, but maybe search the subreddit for the words ‘author’ or ‘writing.’ There could be some good some info there.
HDMILex 1 points 4y ago
I'm willing to help.
retrolental_morose 2 points 4y ago
me, too. Privately, or you'd probably get a few responses if you posted questions direct here. We seem to be a friendly bunch...
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Okay, thank you. I'll send both of you (and anyone else who's willing) a private message.
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Alright, cool. Do you want me to begin a private dialogue with you on Reddit?
HDMILex 2 points 4y ago
Why not post what you've already written so far publicly on this sub so we can all give input?
lastlasagna [OP] 1 points 4y ago
Sure. I've posted it on three different websites.
Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com/lastlasagna/gallery/68229915/The-Origin-of-Countess-Lillian
Fiction Press: https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3333031/1/The-Origin-of-Countess-Lillian
Watt Pad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/172949309-the-origin-of-countess-lillian
The prologue isn't really from her perspective much, so for those wishing to offer input on how I write from a blind person's perspective you can go ahead and skip that, if you want.
Deviant Art: https://www.deviantart.com/lastlasagna/gallery/68229915/The-Origin-of-Countess-Lillian
Fiction Press: https://www.fictionpress.com/s/3333031/1/The-Origin-of-Countess-Lillian
Watt Pad: https://www.wattpad.com/story/172949309-the-origin-of-countess-lillian
The prologue isn't really from her perspective much, so for those wishing to offer input on how I write from a blind person's perspective you can go ahead and skip that, if you want.
That_Dog_Nextdoor 1 points 4y ago
Focus on your other senses for a while. That should help.
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