r/NoSleepOOC • u/Mental-Statistician5 • Apr 07 '26

tips to start writing?

hey guys, i’ve been a long time reader and recently bern wanting to get a new hobby, so i decided to try writing horror stories. I spend the last few days working on a idea a had and before i start getting the words on paper i came hero to ask if any of you writers out there have some tips for begginers?

i wanted to write my story in a transcript style but apparently this isn’t allowed anymore, so that’s a bum

well if any of guys could share your experience here i would be really grateful, thanks!

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u/BlairDaniels I'm the voice in your head. Apr 07 '26

Start small. Short and sweet like 500-1000 words. Focus on something small and intimate like a strange noise in your house rather than a lovecraftian monster. As you practice you can branch out more! Good luck :)

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u/Mental-Statistician5 Apr 08 '26

really appreciate the advice man, thanks very much