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  • #15864
    Jess
    @jess
      • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
      • Total Posts: 575

      Okay, I think I’m bowing out now. I only got 600 words down, but I’m happy with them. 🙂

      #15869
      Anna Brie
      @anna-brie
        • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
        • Total Posts: 312

        I got a couple hundred, helped a friend remember some things fro her book and went out.

        #15875
        Mallory O’Bier
        @overcomer
          • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
          • Total Posts: 550

          Thanks, @winter-rose , @bluejay ! Glad y’all got so much writing accomplished. 🙂

          Names can be difficult. How do you usually come up with them?

          I usually try to go with the first (or second) name that pops into my head when I think of the character or place, then stick to and trust my original instinct as much as possible. I don’t usually come up with anything better later on, but if I do, I just change it.

          When I can’t think of a name at all, I try to forget it and wait for it to come to me. (Probably when I’m just about to fall asleep) 😉 I’ll also give whatever it is an obviously temporary name in the meanwhile.

          Sometimes, I realize that I’ve used too many names with the same number of letters or syllables. That can get very boring or annoying to a reader. Then I’ll either change spelling or a few of the names slightly.

          However you choose a name, or whatever name you choose, just remember there really is no wrong choice. Names are often better when they’re not too perfect. (And you can always change it later) 😉

          #15877
          Jess
          @jess
            • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
            • Total Posts: 575

            @overcomer, great tips. I think of all these really good names, and then I forget them when I go to write them. 🙁 I need to start carrying a notebook around.
            Is anyone writing later? @bluejay, @graciekry, @clairec, @winter-rose?

            #15878
            Jess
            @jess
              • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
              • Total Posts: 575

              And, of course, @anyone else

              #15879
              ClaireC
              @clairec
                • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
                • Total Posts: 628

                @jess, I’ll be writing in 35 minutes

                Official Member of the Certified Club of Aussie Kapeefers

                #15880
                BlueJay
                @bluejay
                  • Rank: Eccentric Mentor
                  • Total Posts: 1622

                  @jess @clairec I’ll be writing at 10 (aus); 8 (usa) till 11 (aus); 9 (usa) and then 12 (aus), 10 (usa) for half an hour.

                  #15881
                  BlueJay
                  @bluejay
                    • Rank: Eccentric Mentor
                    • Total Posts: 1622

                    Let me rephrase that. I’ll try to be here at 10, but I’ve got on more chore to do, so I might be a bit later. (maybe 10:30/8:30 instead)

                    #15882
                    ClaireC
                    @clairec
                      • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
                      • Total Posts: 628

                      @jess, sorry I can’t anymore! 🙁 I’m trying for tomorrow instead.

                      Official Member of the Certified Club of Aussie Kapeefers

                      #15884
                      Jess
                      @jess
                        • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
                        • Total Posts: 575

                        @clairec, that’s okay. Tag me if you do! 🙂

                        #15885
                        BlueJay
                        @bluejay
                          • Rank: Eccentric Mentor
                          • Total Posts: 1622

                          @jess @daeus @kate-flournoy @overcomer @winter-rose I’m writing now for 45 minutes. 🙂

                          #15888
                          Jess
                          @jess
                            • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
                            • Total Posts: 575

                            okey dokey! I’m starting now too for an hour.

                            #15889
                            BlueJay
                            @bluejay
                              • Rank: Eccentric Mentor
                              • Total Posts: 1622

                              @jess I’m stopping early because I finished my story. YAY! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Actually I’m rather sad, because I liked writing it, but at least there is still editing to be done. I won’t be writing later as I have to head out. (I’d forgotten)
                              Oh and I got 490 words written. Which makes my story 5,614 word long.
                              *throws party* ????????????????????????????????????????????????

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                              #15892
                              Jess
                              @jess
                                • Rank: Knight in Shining Armor
                                • Total Posts: 575

                                @bluejay, congratulations!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 I know what you mean, every time I finish a story, I wish it could go on and on forever. (That is, until I think of a new idea.)

                                #15894
                                BlueJay
                                @bluejay
                                  • Rank: Eccentric Mentor
                                  • Total Posts: 1622

                                  @jess thank you. I tend to struggle to come up with ideas. So head over to the “writing dares” forum and throw ideas at me.
                                  Please. 🙂 *puppy dog eyes*

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