You can't be both happy and ambitious.
As writers, we can do whatever we want to. We're only limited by our imaginations. What an amazing, incredible time to be alive. How lucky we all are.
All you need to know about plotting is twofold. 1. Give your characters goals. 2. Don't let them reach those goals.
Before you make the key, study the lock.
If you can quit, quit. If you can't quit, stop complaining - this is what you chose.
Sir, this lane is for ten items or less. I’m counting thirteen items in your cart, including that hemorrhoid cream. And while hemorrhoids might give you a reason to be nasty, they don’t give you a reason to be in this lane.