r/WritingPrompts • u/TenspeedGV r/TenspeedGV • Feb 07 '22
Off Topic [OT]Spotlight: dewa1195
Writers Spotlight
This week's spotlight writer is dewa1195!
Though she’s only been with us for a short period of time, Dee has made a huge impact in our community. She’s consistently a positive and helpful participant, with a lot of valuable advice on the craft of writing. What’s more, it’s advice that comes from a place of knowledge.
But you don’t have to take my word for it. In only a few months she’s managed to produce quite a collection of stories, and she doesn’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Check out her profile,, or go and visit her subreddit, r/dewa_stories, and toss her a subscribe. If you see her around the subreddit, throw an upvote her way or, better yet, comment to tell her you liked her words.
Congratulations on your spotlight, u/dewa1195!
Spotlight relies on your nominations. If you see a writer who has been around the sub for a while, who has at least six (or more!) high quality submissions, and who hasn't been given the Spotlight before, send us a modmail and let us know!
Here are some of dewa1195’s most upvoted stories of all time:
[PM] Give us 3 words, 2 phrases, and 1 character.
[CW] Smash 'Em Up Sunday: Caddo Lake
[CW] Smash 'Em Up Sunday: Rann of Kutch
[CW] Smash 'Em Up Sunday: Mad Libs IX
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u/downsontheupside Feb 08 '22
Hi dewa, and congratulations!
I had to go back through my comments to realise why it made me smile to see your name, and it was because you were the second ever person to reply to one of my stories.
I remember the buzz of receiving it. Thank you for commenting on noob submissions! It helped me transition from normal prompts to Theme Thursday, Smash Em Up Sunday and Micro Monday and as a result, gave me confidence to write different styles and really develop my writing.
No questions, just wanted to share!
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u/dewa1195 Feb 09 '22
HEllo down and Thank you!
I am glad I was able to help! I'm very happy you're expanding into other styles as well. It's always good to hear about things like this.
Keep up the good work and Thank you for sharing!
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u/bantamnerd Feb 08 '22
Woo, Dee! Very well deserved indeed - suppose now is the time to fumble with questions...
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How's it going?
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What sort of music, if any, do you like to listen to?
You're awesome, have a good day :)
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u/dewa1195 Feb 08 '22
Hello Bantamnerd!!
Thank you! Starts fumbling for answers
it's going great, thank you!
music is hard to dislike! I am a huge fan of A R Rahman. His melodies back in the 90s were all the rage! I also listen to Japanese pop and rock, anime music and anything that has good lyrics really! Yeah, good lyrics is the only requirement I have! That a nice tune!
Thank you for the questions!
No, you're awesome! I hope you have a lovely day too!
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u/rainbow--penguin Feb 08 '22
Congratulations Dee! As everyone else has said it's definitely well deserved.
Now for the questions:
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What is your favourite writing fuel (be it snacks, the perfect playlist, whatever)?
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As someone who took a break from writing, what (if anything) would you say has changed in your approach to writing now as opposed to when you used to write?
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u/Say_Im_Ugly Feb 12 '22
Hey Dee!!!! Congrats on your spotlight!!!! I have no questions for you but I have plenty of praise! You are such an awesome and kind person and I’ve enjoyed seeing your stories around! I’m really excited to see how you grow as a writer and I hope you stick around forever and ever (Never leave please).