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@ellette-giselle I can understand the raining part lol. Me, I actually like it when it’s raining, but the humidity that comes afterward plus the frequent 80-90 degree weather is not fun at all.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
yeah
No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.
Sorry to make you depressed. I know I do have a tendency to see the negative over the positive. (Just ask my sister, Ellie, about the feedback I give her on her books!) Others like Liberty and Hybridlore seem to be enjoying it, though, so don’t you take my feedback as a sign that this shouldn’t be written. I know Leon is one of your favorite characters you have come up with, and you can still write this story for him. Maybe God will use this book will encourage Christians to venture into dangerous places to share the gospel!
I will have you know that sometimes I have the same thoughts about whether what I am working on is worth it. I have had days where something is bothering me in the back of my head, someone points it out, and then I don’t know what to do! Reading Andrew Peterson’s Adorning the Dark, he talks a little about feeling the same about some of his work. Sometimes, we need to ignore that part of us telling us we aren’t good enough and press on. We still need to see Book 4. The story is not over yet!
Also, you did tell me that this was initially all one book split into two parts. This could be part of why there are some issues. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be fixed.
And yes, what Keliah says is true as well. These are just my thoughts. I’ve told you before, I am not the authority on writing. I am still learning. Just because something isn’t working for me doesn’t mean it won’t work for everyone. You don’t have to follow what I say. I’m merely giving you suggestions. It’s your story, not mine.
I hope you feel better soon. I know. Rainy days are the worst. I will pray for God to encourage you.
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
Here, some Bible verses for you right now:
10 As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
You have a gift of writing. As you use it, God will be glorified. Don’t let me or anyone else get in the way of that. And it doesn’t matter what I think. What matters is this:
21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
Keep your eyes fixed on Christ, and keep writing! We will be with you as you share Book 4 and God’s name will be glorified!
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
@ellette-giselle @linus-smallprint If all else fails, remember that your guys’ stories, no matter what they are, will make so much more impact in the world than mine.
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
Oh you’re not the one. It was more like you voiced what was already bothering me. I’m sorry if I made it seem like it was somehow your fault. 😌
Maybe God will use this book will encourage Christians to venture into dangerous places to share the gospel!
I’d like that. But even more, I wanted it to wake people up to the fact that not too long ago, it could mean death to believe in God. I feel like many people take Christianity too lax. Just a sort of, yeah I’m good and go to church and will go to heaven. I want to wake people up to the fact that this is 100% a war, and if you treat it as such, the enemy will do all in his power to stop you, but that’s because you are far too dangerous for him to let alone. God can work wonders through men and women who truly give their lives to him. And we shouldn’t forget the courage of those before us and what this cost them.
We still need to see Book 4. The story is not over yet!
True. ☺️
I guess one of my main frustrations is the characters seem very real and separate in my mind, and I’m having trouble making them seem so, because I’m having trouble seeing where they are blending. I just know that they are for the readers. It was a struggle of mine, and my most recent work has really had very different characters in it. But it’s hard to do that to characters who have already been written, without ruining who they are. If that makes sense…….
Thank you for the prayers.
Oh wow! That last post with the verses! I actually did start crying. That is one of the most encouraging things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you so, so much. And thank you for encouraging in a way that points toward God, not just to me. That’s the kind of encouragement that is really impactful. So thank you so, so much.
Aw thank you. I think everyone has a chance and opportunity to make an impact on the world with the gifts God has given if they will use those gifts for His glory. I think you have a great chance of doing that just as much as anyone else.
No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.
I think you have a great chance of doing that just as much as anyone else.
why thank you!
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
I’d like that. But even more, I wanted it to wake people up to the fact that not too long ago, it could mean death to believe in God. I feel like many people take Christianity too lax. Just a sort of, yeah I’m good and go to church and will go to heaven. I want to wake people up to the fact that this is 100% a war, and if you treat it as such, the enemy will do all in his power to stop you, but that’s because you are far too dangerous for him to let alone. God can work wonders through men and women who truly give their lives to him. And we shouldn’t forget the courage of those before us and what this cost them.
You defiantly hit me with some of that in Book II when Joseph and Noah brought some of the Bible’s to Amelia’s family. (Sorry, I cannot remember their last name).
Thank you for the prayers.
Oh wow! That last post with the verses! I actually did start crying. That is one of the most encouraging things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you so, so much. And thank you for encouraging in a way that points toward God, not just to me. That’s the kind of encouragement that is really impactful. So thank you so, so much.
You’re welcome! Christ is our hope in life and death. In God we can find our true delight. It’s good to remind ourselves of these things.
I guess one of my main frustrations is the characters seem very real and separate in my mind, and I’m having trouble making them seem so, because I’m having trouble seeing where they are blending. I just know that they are for the readers. It was a struggle of mine, and my most recent work has really had very different characters in it. But it’s hard to do that to characters who have already been written, without ruining who they are. If that makes sense…….
Hey, here’s an idea. I have come across some lessons to help improve characters. There are five of them. What if we went through them together, both taking one or two characters that readers felt were flat (that would be Charles and Thom for me) and see what comes out of it? We could invite others to join as well. If we don’t like the results, then we don’t have to keep them.
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
If all else fails, remember that your guys’ stories, no matter what they are, will make so much more impact in the world than mine.
And don’t forget either that there are plenty of other gifts other than writing, so even if your writing isn’t as impactful as ours, there are other ways you can bring Glory to God as well. And God can even use your writing to glorify himself, even if it never stretches as far. Who knows (other than God of course)? Your writing could end up impacting more people than the rest of us.
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
@linus-smallprint haha thanks then!
"When in doubt, eat cheese crackers."-me to my charries who don't even know about cheese crackers
You defiantly hit me with some of that in Book II when Joseph and Noah brought some of the Bible’s to Amelia’s family. (Sorry, I cannot remember their last name).
Well I’m glad. 😌 That’s very encouraging that it is having some effect.
Hey, here’s an idea. I have come across some lessons to help improve characters. There are five of them. What if we went through them together, both taking one or two characters that readers felt were flat (that would be Charles and Thom for me) and see what comes out of it? We could invite others to join as well. If we don’t like the results, then we don’t have to keep them.
Sure, I’d be good with that. Who are you thinking on my end? I can’t over develop because then you lose track of the MCs, but I do want the characters to seem real.
No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.
Sure, I’d be good with that. Who are you thinking on my end? I can’t over develop because then you lose track of the MCs, but I do want the characters to seem real.
Great!
I’ll leave the exact characters you pick up to you, but I suggest either protagonists or side characters (Like Noah, David, or Aelic), that you’ve been noticing people want to see more of. Ones that we see quite a lot in the book, so the development will pay off, and the lessons are geared towards more major characters. There are 5 lessons in total. I haven’t tried them out on any of my characters yet, so it will be fun.
I’ll be refactoring the lessons I have, but I won’t get to this until I am done school (April 25), so you will have some time to think of who you want to use.
Sometimes it is necessary to paint the sky black in order to see the stars.
okay, that sounds good.
No half-heartedness and no worldly fear must turn us aside from following the light unflinchingly.
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