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@elishavet-pidyon OOOH u could do the one with “Hebrew” and just tell us what it says 😊
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#ProtectSebI haven’t written anything…. *Wince*
But I have been reexamining characters. Which hurts because what I thought I’d figure out before now is still undecided.
I did write the opening for a little WIP I put down a long time ago. It’s a children’s novel about a group of squirrels on their journey to the fabelled country of Belirein. It features some of my all time favorite characters, particularly one small, black squirrel called Dalton. He’s a Treeknife. 😍 (An elite little warrior of the Forrest. Deadly, but mildly adorable to the author.)
Only, he comes into the book after the catalyst, so…. I have to wait a bit to get to him.
And then again, I’ve only written the opening. (Not even the whole first chapter!)
Which this is totally procrastinating, but I just can’t get a satisfying beginning for Heir of Ashes…. And I guess I’m a little scared to write more for Kingdom of Shadows.
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
Ok! (It’s just her name)
And like I said, this collage is really incomplete, especially since it doesn’t exactly capture all their culture (or all her story), but I like it all the same.
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
@elishavet-pidyon GASP I LIVE IT!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
also, I understand with the writing thing and the procrastination!!! it’s so hard!!!! And I’m sure your characters are gonna be fine!
what exactly is scaring you? If you don’t mind my asking. (If it’s a spoiler and u don’t mind sharing we can move to the spoiler chat if you’d like.)
I used to be scared with something in my books too. Honestly thinking about it right now…like thinking about it in depth is still a little scary but yea…it happens sometimes when you grow so close to a story and characters. They are a part of you after all!!
also….I already love the squirrel and I understand not getting to him till later, that’s like how Paxton isn’t introduced till book 4 😭
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First of all, that collage is beautiful!
Second, no, my writing has not been coming along very well, although I did start a short story with Zlati and Vulka’s parents. (Yes, I call my characters by their nick names) It’s my first attempt at anything like romance, and I am finally writing it down so I don’t forget their story. (It’s really sweat)
Thirdly, I picked up an old WIP for a little bit, but am slowly dropping it again as I remember why I set it down. It’s a civil war his-fic including six or seven different cultures. A lot of research, which while wonderfully enjoyable also means way more time than I currently have for writing. He…he…
Yeah.
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the GorkThank you!! ❤️ I really like how it turned out.
also, I understand with the writing thing and the procrastination!!! it’s so hard!!!!
Ugh, yes.
And I’m sure your characters are gonna be fine!
Thanks for the encouragement. So will/are your characters.
what exactly is scaring you? If you don’t mind my asking.
I don’t mind. It’s not really a spoiler, just a lot of material. You see, because these are literally founded in true testimonies, I’m afraid of getting something wrong, especially since neither Alwin nor William’s story is mine. Even Winifrith’s, although hers basically is mine, goes far beyond mine (waaayyyyy far beyond. XD). I don’t know where my story will go, or even if the part of hers that is the most my own is over yet. That makes it hard to know how her struggles should be overcome.
It’s just hard to write, especially without being able to talk one-on-one with someone who has similar testimonies. The most I’ve done, and best I can currently do, is to take notes, if you will, whenever I hear a testimony.
It life, the ultimate adventure, but not exactly the most organized.
*Deep breath*
*Sigh*
I used to be scared with something in my books too. Honestly thinking about it right now…like thinking about it in depth is still a little scary but yea…it happens sometimes when you grow so close to a story and characters. They are a part of you after all!!
Yes! It’s so much and it means so much but impact doesn’t make it easier! Far from it.
also….I already love the squirrel and I understand not getting to him till later, that’s like how Paxton isn’t introduced till book 4 😭
I’m so glad you do, and exactly! I want to write him already! XD
You have listened to fears, child. Come, let me breathe on you... Are you brave again? -Aslan
Ah yeah, I see the conversation about things in your story scaring us 🤣 that happens to me aloooot. I’m just now working on pulling Kaine and Everly out of the castle, because something weird happened where I realized Kaine’s character arc is just like something I deal with… and it resembled so closely it kinda scared me… and I didn’t know what to do 😅 so I figured I’d work on a different part of my story. So yeah, when I realize things like that it’s a bit scary, and also if I have a major plot change. Sometimes I’ll get really focused on one part of the plot and get a bit burnt out from it, so I’ll work on a later book, and for some reason even just a small switch like that has a little stress
Cool moodboard!
Oh yes! I have story things going on rn…
I’m not doing a ton of writing, but I’ve been drawing almost everyday, which is kinda like writing because I want to do comics of my characters, and I have soooo much to learn… 😅 the list goes on and on it feels. Hands, back view, three quarter view, Lesli, People aged above 30…
So I’m trying to kinda take a step back and enjoy the process instead of rushing it. I don’t want my story to feel like work.
And I still work on my draft every now and then, it’s nearly 16k now, I’m after the complicating insicent but not to the rising action yet.
What about you? 😀 (both of you)
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
@godlyfantasy12 @mineralizedwritings @koshka @elishavet-pidyon
Hi!! Ooof we’re talking about WIP’s? Well…I’m doing awful!! 😅 I realized the book I was writing was a complete flop, no themes, not much of a character arc, and there was some stuff I just threw in there that made no sense. Sooo I started on a new book! Or new idea, anyway. And I’ve been thinking about this one plot hole the past week but I’m not getting any ideas.
so yah. Sorry for throwing that on you 😅😂.
Elishavet, love the mood board!! It looks cool.
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(Yes, I call my characters by their nick names)
Lol! Same, then again Lyn and Ara mostly go by their nicknames, but I sometimes call November N when I’m messaging about him so I don’t have to type out his full name XD
Thirdly, I picked up an old WIP for a little bit, but am slowly dropping it again as I remember why I set it down. It’s a civil war his-fic including six or seven different cultures. A lot of research, which while wonderfully enjoyable also means way more time than I currently have for writing. He…he…
OOF I am out on that 😂 research is…rough for meh tbh 😂 and I’m always afraid of getting something wrong! Which is a perk when u write fantasy….you can just make stuff up XD XD
I don’t mind. It’s not really a spoiler, just a lot of material. You see, because these are literally founded in true testimonies, I’m afraid of getting something wrong, especially since neither Alwin nor William’s story is mine. Even Winifrith’s, although hers basically is mine, goes far beyond mine (waaayyyyy far beyond. XD). I don’t know where my story will go, or even if the part of hers that is the most my own is over yet. That makes it hard to know how her struggles should be overcome.
It’s just hard to write, especially without being able to talk one-on-one with someone who has similar testimonies. The most I’ve done, and best I can currently do, is to take notes, if you will, whenever I hear a testimony.
Ahh I gotcha. Well, IMO I think you’re doing great! I’m sure it’s going to be amazing, and if you let God guide you all will work out in the end!!
Ah yeah, I see the conversation about things in your story scaring us 🤣 that happens to me aloooot. I’m just now working on pulling Kaine and Everly out of the castle, because something weird happened where I realized Kaine’s character arc is just like something I deal with… and it resembled so closely it kinda scared me… and I didn’t know what to do 😅 so I figured I’d work on a different part of my story. So yeah, when I realize things like that it’s a bit scary
Yea a lot of my charries struggles are things I struggle/have struggled with, so there’s nothing wrong with that! That’s usually how it goes actually, because as writers we put ourselves into our charries.
I’m not doing a ton of writing, but I’ve been drawing almost everyday, which is kinda like writing because I want to do comics of my characters
I’ve also been doing art!! Like every day almost lol!! It’s just been so fun since I learned I could use bases to draw my charries!! Which is also why I keep bombarding y’all with new pics (speaking of I’m about to go post one lol)
Hi!! Ooof we’re talking about WIP’s? Well…I’m doing awful!! 😅 I realized the book I was writing was a complete flop, no themes, not much of a character arc, and there was some stuff I just threw in there that made no sense. Sooo I started on a new book! Or new idea, anyway. And I’ve been thinking about this one plot hole the past week but I’m not getting any ideas.
Oof…thats rough with ya story friend 😅. Hey I’d be pleased as punch to try and help with your plot hole if ya like!
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*shuffles in glumly*
Hello fellow writers. Greetings from the land of unfulfilled dreams. Here it is 36*F and the sun is sluggishly cold. In this land are many different kinds of people of all trades and occupations. Actually, some of them don’t have any occupation yet, just a dream in their head of what they want to be or what they want to create. When I last counted, the population of this land was growing. Some folks might think that is a bad thing, because it means we all have unfulfilled dreams, but I beg to differ.
*shrugs*
Perhaps it’s not so bad after all.
*raises head with confidence*
Because, we have dreams. We have a vision for the future. Whether it be a wonderful story, an intricate painting, a humorous comic, or a thrilling stream of music, we hold the plans for a better future.
We are the ones who let our imagination trickle, grow and rush together to create beautiful ideas that can, that will, change the world. One way or another, all of us will change the world by what we do, or don’t do.
However, despite this hope that we hold in our hearts, this dream that we want to fulfill, we are human. And that means we have amazing moments when our fingers fly over the keyboard like torrents of raindrops, pelting out hundreds of words full of inspiration, poise and feeling.
*lowers head*
It also means we have moments, many moments, when the words get stuck and choked in our tired brains, clogged with fear, stress, or bland boredom; when the inspiration slows to a sporadic drip and we find ourselves wearily slouching at the keyboard, pecking a word here and there, our fountain of motivation dried up.
*sighs, then straightens*
But we’ll get through those moments if we persevere. We will. And soon the world will be changed, because we kept going despite all the setbacks.
The land of Unfulfilled Dreams is a refuge for all people who have a dream burning inside them. It’s also a place where we make progress on our dreams.
*raises hands triumphantly*
And though it may take decades, we are determined, some day, to move into the land of Dreams Come True; where the words weave together to form a manuscript masterpiece, the paints blend softly into a pleasant picture, the boxes and bubbles combine to reveal a collection of thrilling comics, and the simple notes and rhythms of sound turn into a stunning soundtrack.
Thank you for your attention fellow writers.
*drops a curtsy and runs for my bedroom to hide in a pile of Unfulfilled Dreams (WIPs) that are in the stage where the words get…um… stuck in our brains…something about fear, stress, and boredom?*
There. Now that I’ve unloaded, hi! Hope you’re still around. If not, I don’t blame you. 😀
I just got kind of discouraged when some of you said you were struggling with your writing, because I am too, and it just seemed like the whole world had writer’s block.
So I gave myself a pep talk/lecture, and I think I feel a bit better now.
He must increase, but I must decrease.
*Loud, stormy applause*
Not all writing is words on paper. I’m a bit of a plotter, so I’ve been working of my character’s arcs and story plot. (Thee book Save the Cat Writes a Novel is wonderful help on that score) or at least that’s what I tell myself.
I’ve also just finished college finals for the year, so that’s a relief on time. Maybe I can start up writing again….but… that’s not my problem.
I need to be more steady in my writing. Maybe that means better accountability, maybe that means working it in to my schedule. At any rate, I’m hoping to finish the first draft for Hearts of Gold by the end of next year.
But I’m hardly over 1k. (Not counting a few chapters of horrible writing I deleted a while ago) And I’ve been ‘writing’ this series for over three years. Which means I need to focus on one book and write from there.
And talking about my WIP and hearing others talk about theirs makes me want to write, so please, talk as much as you like!
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the Gork@mineralizedwritings @lightoverdarkness6 @elishavet-pidyon @godlyfantasy12
So! What are everyone’s MC’s themes?
First Grand Historian of Arreth and the Lesser Realms (aka Kitty)
Fork the GorkSorry about that! You’ll figure it out 😉
What is your idea for your new wip? And if you want to revive the other one, I’d be happy to provide some ideas for your plot issues! I would recommend trying to follow a plan, I’ve looked at both save the cat and the hero’s journey, my first book roughly follows the first one, and my second book roughly follows the second one.
Hey I love helping people with plot issues! If you feel like sharing 😁 one of my favorite things in my book is trying to connect everything.
And lol, your little speech about the land of unfulfilled dreams. I’ve been there before lol. I’m not currently there, but I expect to end up there at some point in the writing process.
Ooh cool! What program are you using? I’m using photoshop rn, but when our subscription wears of I’ll probably go back to krita or medibang. I’m going to try clipstudio paint too, I have a 3 month free trial to activate. (Ok, could I just live off of free trials? 🤔)
Idk if your interested in trying this, but I recently stumbled across a really easy way to do shadows! (I used it in the art of Tauren looking at stars, idk if you’ve seen that) You start a new layer over everything, and set it to 20%-40% opacity, less if the lighting is soft. Then you get a blue grey color and color in all the shadows! Because of the low opacity the colors underneath show through a little. Anyways, yes! That’s great you’re drawing everyday!! That’s the best way to improve 🙂, I didn’t start improving alot until I became more consistent. (lol You already know that if you’re drawing every day 😂)
Ooh, themes! Thanks for the great question, feel free to answer it yourself too!
Lesli: Moving on and not letting your past hold you back, friendship,
Tauren: Friendship, overcoming fear of unfamiliar things
Kieryn:Still trying to figure this out, I’d say finding healthy friends.
Kaine: Moving on, Finding your place in life, Overcoming fear, getting older.
Layson: Sacrifice, getting wiser with age and experience
Maylee: I suppose I don’t have much here, she’s probably quite clingy from being in multiple homes as a child, so I guess she’ll have to overcome that at some point.
"And so I left this world just as I had entered it. Confused."
@elishavet-pidyon Nice!!
@lightoverdarkness6 Yeah that happened to me. It was a terrible fanfiction effort…….really didn’t have much of a plot. There was something of a romance sideplot, but without a main plot it was kinda pointless."When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
@mineralizedwritings I use Procreate! Also yeaaa shadows are my least favorite part but I’ve kinda figured out a way of doing it 😂
@felicity *claps. Wipes eyes with hankie* Beautifully said? Bravissimo!
@koshka OOH I luv talking about ma charries…very Charrie driven person I am XDIn order of appearance-
Arabella- Overcoming anxiety and fear, accepting all of herself, including mistakes and her flaws, and stepping into leadership.
November: In it’s most basic form, his theme is loving himself. He has to overcome years of verbal and mental abuse from his father, along with his own crippling self doubt and anxiety, and understand that he is loved beyond measure, and that he needs to love himself and know he is worthy of love in return.
Corvina: Redemption, and also the same as November. (Honestly a lot of the characters struggle with loving themselves deep down) she’s gone through much abuse and a traumatizing past, and has to learn to trust and also know there is hope for her, despite everything. She can be loved, and she can love again.
Jocelyn: Staying true to yourself. Lyn’s is a bit difficult because she’s a bit of a “static” character just in the fact that she doesn’t seem to change much, but in truth she does have a lot of conflict that most don’t see. She struggles in the book we meet her in to keep her bright eyed innocence, and while she can no longer be naive as that is not healthy for her, she does learn how to remain joyful through life’s struggles, and in the end, understands what really matters.
Nyx: Learning to trust. this one pretty much sums itself up.
Grimm: Overcoming Grief and Guilt.
Paxton: Realizing his worth and finding hope.
Luna: This one is difficult, as I tend to struggle with Luna, but honestly, I’m thinking Luna’s will actually be a bit different from everyone else’s. She doesn’t struggle with what the other’s do, and I feel her theme will actually be, Understanding that not everything in life is perfect. That there are lines, but also that good and bad is not always black and white.
so yea, that’s what I’ve got so far! What do y’all think?
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