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Jaybird replied to the topic THE WORLDBUILDING THREAD in the forum Fantasy 4 years, 4 months ago
WORLD BUILDING!!
I’ll try not to rant too much.
I love world building, and the great news is that I have two WIPs with two very different worlds to form. Huzzah!
And I get to use them as excuses to read random articles on the formation of the Baltic/slav tribes, whether the Saxons used slings, and what kind of bread was…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic Themes! and Messages! and Plots!? OH, MY!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
Themes are so neat! I love finding little hidden lessons in the books I read.
Now, adding them isn’t always quite so easy, and I know I have a long way to go before my stories properly portray their themes. (I have to write them first, for one… 😉 )
But I agree with the others: multiple themes are fantastic and best when they all work…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
Zlatan
The lad was obviously in an emotional breakdown. He was pulling his hair and jabbering.
“Point is, I..ah, really didn’t mean to do any of this! It just kinda…happens.” the lad grimaced. “So…if you could…not mention this? Or…umm…not lock me away for all eternity?” He smiled but his eyes were still terrified.
Zlata…[Read more]
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic Greetings; I am a Jesus-follower in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 4 months ago
@unsung You’re welcome!!!
Aww THANK YOU!!!! I love yours as well!!!
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic Greetings; I am a Jesus-follower in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 4 months ago
Hello @unsung welcome to the Kingdom!!!! *waves* We’re SO thrilled to have you here!!! I’m Issabelle, but feel free to call me Is or Issa or any other nickname you come up with – it’s much quicker to spell, lol. And fantasy is one of the best genres ever!! *high fives*
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic Themes! and Messages! and Plots!? OH, MY!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
@maryg3 Hey, Mary!! From what I’ve gathered about the bit you shared, it seems your book’s overarching main focal theme is about finding your place in life. (Did I get it right? 😂) So for my personal opinion, I think it’s really great to have more than one message in a story!!! I mean, we as people are so complex and learn so many different…[Read more]
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic Scars, a poem in the forum Poetry 4 years, 4 months ago
@power Whoa, that poem was AMAZING and really touching!! I loved it! THANK YOU for sharing it with us!! It reminded me of the lyrics from TobyMac’s song Scars. “It doesn’t matter who you are, this world goin’ leave some battle scars.”
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic The Beloved Character Death Discussion Page….Woohoo in the forum Characters 4 years, 4 months ago
This might not be the best advice by a long shot, but you seem like you’re REALLY in love with the idea of bringing them back. Like I can just feel how much you love this idea and your excitement to write it. And I guess for me, that’s the best reason to follow through with the idea! It’s your story at the end of the day, and if…[Read more]
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Issabelle Perry replied to the topic I volunteer as tribute! in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 4 months ago
AAAAH IT’S SO AWESOME TO SEE YOU HERE DENALI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *waves* AND YES I HAVE FINALLY FOUND ANOTHER WHO SHARES MY OBSESSIVE LOVE OF MEDIEAVAL WEAPONRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *high fives*
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Koshka replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
Zlatan and Vulkasin
The brothers strode down the hall, swords drawn, shields ready. Whoever had dragged them who knew how far to lock them up in a closet, not even the dignity a real cell, had much explaining to do.
Vulkasin gripped the handle and pulled. This door swung open with the ease of a well mannered fox. Zlatan held his shield up…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
He thinks he’s 13, having but one year before the monumental year of 14, in which he is considered an adult, (although, yes people understand he’s a young adult, and treat him likewise.)
He’s actually 14, but that will only be important later in the book, so yeah, he’d say 13.
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
When Kilied thought of Viktor as an innocent young boy, it made my mind spin with ideas.
Viktor is so broken and yet so healed. His is the story of how
“Your fears were given you to teach you courage,
Your brokeness so you could know healing
Come, my son, it’s time to remember Who our Shepherd is.”
Uh, random quote from…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
That’s fine with me! Also, it may be good to keep them human here, as some things about wolf nature really only work in the right story…such as sudden madness at the taste or smell of blood. *Shrug* So what if I may be ignoring thumbs in my books?
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
It is funny.
Sort of strong self control, but we were reading other series as well, so…
Aww, good. I love Viktor.
And guess what? I made a mistake too. Even after going back and redescribing him, I failed to mention his interesting backstory of loss and adoption, and the fact that he has burn scars up his hands to his…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
As Viktor walked up to the two, his eyes were tempted to stare at the serpent, but something about this boy caught at him.
He was tall, tall as the Woodmen, and as dark too. As dark headed as Viktor himself. Surely he wasn’t Yartian.
“Sure. Everything’s good.” His accent was strange as well, not lilting at all. “Who are…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
I know, right? There is such a difference. It’s really funny now, though, because I’m like,” Wow, I thought that was an insult, but now I see it’s a compliment that is of all things good for story prompts.
Yeah, I have to be careful what and how much I read. My sister and I literally spread LoTR over a year because of all…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
Thank you! November and Ara are fantastic too. Oh, November…. XD I love reading what you write of him.
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Koshka replied to the topic Character Castle! in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 4 months ago
Oh, I forgot to mention, the twins have an accent, but by the end of this thing I mostly gave up. It’s a pain to write in first draft. XD
Zlatan and Vulkasin
Vulkasin slammed himself against the door, again. This time he was rewarded with a bruised face.
“Getting anyvere?” Zlatan’s voice cut through the fog inside Vulkasin’s head.
“Neh. You…[Read more]
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Jaybird replied to the topic The Beloved Character Death Discussion Page….Woohoo in the forum Characters 4 years, 4 months ago
Yay! I’m glad it was somewhat helpful, infact, I think it helped me!
Yeah, that sounds awesome! If it’s what you think your story (or charrie) needs, then definitely go for it.
And I will admit, I love it when a character lives. I mean, yes, it’s extremely powerful when they don’t as well, but why else would I want to show…[Read more]
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