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@rae @ellette-giselle I’m glad you guys were able to work something out!! I’ve just self-published every time I finished a book, but I have a book on writing and it talks about how to get a publisher, and I was like “wow, this is…..really complicated. Do we really need to do all this?”
Gerald handled that. You don’t question Gerald. (if you know you know)
since most publishing companies fail within five years
Ouch.
Hahahahaha! Totally joking.
Well that’s really great. I’ve gone through the nightmare, and while horrible, at least it helped me know which information I wanted/needed readily available to be able to have WHP set up in a way that other authors would get what they needed.
Honestly, you were one of the main people I had in mind when I decided to go for it. I LOVED your book and it meant so much. People need to be able to read stuff like it, but honestly it’s so hard to get published. So I would be more than honored to get to say The Barron Chronicles were on WHP.
That’s good to know. I’m gonna still look into marketing, since even if in the end, I don’t need to, it’s still knowledge that can be helpful. Thx!
Oh of course. I just wanted you to know that you wouldn’t totally have to do it all on your own. ;D
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
How’s the editing going so far? I bet you’re super tired by now. XD
I am out of signature ideas
Yep, basically burnt out. And easily distracted XD. Three more stories. I dragged my feet in the last one.
Honestly, you were one of the main people I had in mind when I decided to go for it. I LOVED your book and it meant so much. People need to be able to read stuff like it, but honestly it’s so hard to get published. So I would be more than honored to get to say The Barron Chronicles were on WHP.
Wait, really? I had no idea. I’m one of those perfectionists who wants to throw their stuff in the trash everytime they read it just cuz it isn’t as good as Lord of the Rings XD so it’s nice to know that, thx
When your charries have it so rough you are learning how to color dark under eyes...
I’m one of those perfectionists who wants to throw their stuff in the trash everytime they read it just cuz it isn’t as good as Lord of the Rings
I know you’re joking, but has nobody thought about the fact that it must’ve either taken Tolkien like 5 drafts to get it perfect, or he was just the exception to the rule and had everything straight already by the time he wrote it?
Like, people go on and on about how he was basically “The Perfect Fiction Writer,” do they realize he was just a guy who was SUPER passionate about his story?
Gerald handled that. You don’t question Gerald. (if you know you know)
Like, people go on and on about how he was basically “The Perfect Fiction Writer,” do they realize he was just a guy who was SUPER passionate about his story?
I think his passion is what made him the best fantasy author. If Tolkien didn’t love writing, and didn’t love the story, then it wouldn’t have been a classic. It wouldn’t have been published at all.
@keilah @whalekeeper @ellette-giselle
I got an idea yesterday, but I’m not sure if I want to follow through with it. Should I write Farewell in first person? It would mean rewriting it obviously, but I think writing it in first person will add a layer of emotional depth. What do you think?
When your charries have it so rough you are learning how to color dark under eyes...
I think his passion is what made him the best fantasy author. If Tolkien didn’t love writing, and didn’t love the story, then it wouldn’t have been a classic. It wouldn’t have been published at all.
That’s exactly what I’m saying. He wrote great stories because he loved writing so much, not because his ability was somehow greater than other writers.
Gerald handled that. You don’t question Gerald. (if you know you know)
Also on the first person thing, it might work, but it also might throw everyone off, y’know? It really depends.
Gerald handled that. You don’t question Gerald. (if you know you know)
You’re not alone when it comes to getting easily distracted.
Should I write Farewell in first person?
Hmmm, can’t say. It seemed straightforward enough in third person from what I remember.
I finished all the short stories, but I didn’t give you feedback for all of them I’m afraid. ?
I am out of signature ideas
Would it help if I did a test piece and posted it on here so you can kinda see what it’d look like?
If I do that, I’ll probably do it tomorrow
TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE CHALLENGE i ATTEMPTED TODAY
I lost track of my hours, but I did get through most the Baron Chronicles. I didn’t get into the short story I’m adding to it (which is titled simply Ken at the moment, but I might change that), but that thing hasn’t been correctly planned out yet anyways so…I should probably do that before attempting to write it. I do have a few scene sketches written out, but nothing much. Anyways I read through and made edits where I saw fit to 32,782 words. And I am burnt out.
How on earth did I do this challenge last year?! I don’t even know.
When your charries have it so rough you are learning how to color dark under eyes...
I’m impressed that you managed that. I could maybe do eight hours, but not 12.
?For our Blessed Lady's sake, bring us in good ale!?
@the_lost-journal
??? I wouldn’t edit like that. I can’t draw. XD Other reasons too of course. XD
?For our Blessed Lady's sake, bring us in good ale!?
Sorry! I just saw this.
Hmmm…. I don’t like first person naritives… so that already makes me biased, but I honestly really liked that chapter the way it is. Like, a LOT. I don’t want you to touch it. If it’s the chapter I’m thinking of (the end one) it was one of my very favorites.
You can try the first person, but I say leave it.
Oooo! I’m so excited you’re doing a short story about Ken! It would really add some depth to his character! I love that!
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
np
but I honestly really liked that chapter the way it is. Like, a LOT. I don’t want you to touch it. If it’s the chapter I’m thinking of (the end one) it was one of my very favorites.
Yes, the end one. This is very interesting to me, cuz I honestly like the last short story the least. Not because of the story itself (the concept in my head was nice) but the way I wrote it. I thought it was flat, that it lacked much emotion. Hm. Maybe I need to reread it again.
Oooo! I’m so excited you’re doing a short story about Ken! It would really add some depth to his character! I love that!
Ken started out as a thrown-in character who i wasn’t expecting to like, but he quickly became on of my favorites, so I may do a couple different short stories about him. The current one I’m planning is set after Baron’s death and it has a surprise I don’t think you’ll see coming but honestly makes perfect sense for his character.
I was also considering another one exploring this statement he made: “The hardest thing in my life was taking a life. Not because it was physically hard, that part was surprisingly easy, but the emotional side tore me to pieces. It is why I work to protect others now.” I think it could be interesting.
Funny how side charries can steal my heart and then part of the show. Mandin did it too, the brown-eyed rascal.
When your charries have it so rough you are learning how to color dark under eyes...
I know!! That quote is just AMAZING!!! I would love to see more of him!
Yes, it was a little bit flat in places, and maybe it could use some reworking, but honestly I think 1st person would spoil it. I liked all the scenes you had and the way you laid it out, even if it could use a teeny bit of work. That’s what I’m trying to say. XD
If you want, I would be happy to mark that chapter up for you and give a few spots where it felt emotionally lacking to me as the reader.
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music
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