Kingdom Pen | Annika C. | Activity https://kingdompen.org/members/annika-c/activity/ Activity feed for Annika C.. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:37:33 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b85341d0b1255d7b77d7a5c704575e70 Annika C. posted a new activity comment https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/97338/#acomment-97368 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:49:57 -0500 Awesome!

In reply to - ella posted an update @annika-c Hey Annika! I’m not sure if you’re still on here, but if so, how are you? How’s life and writing? Hope you’re doing well. ❤ -Ella ]]> 9ef67db27e2db78452cf1be9e9c66b93 Annika C. posted a new activity comment https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/97338/#acomment-97365 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:09:39 -0500 Hi Ella!
Thank you for reaching out. I am still here but less often. I am working on my query letter and the beginning of a new novel.
How are you?

In reply to - ella posted an update @annika-c Hey Annika! I’m not sure if you’re still on here, but if so, how are you? How’s life and writing? Hope you’re doing well. ❤ -Ella ]]> 9d6bf1cabac911a7e9232c52128d7b9a Annika C. replied to the topic Brandon Sanderson Books??? in the forum Book Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/brandon-sanderson-books/#post-89597 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 22:28:29 -0500 I whole-heartedly recommend Brandon Sanderson’s Steelheart, Firefight, adn Calamaity (all three books of the Reckoners Trilogy) THEY ARE AMAZING!!

]]> ad83ec2ab72be38614eb7f658779d904 Annika C. replied to the topic Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson in the forum Book Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/steelheart-by-brandon-sanderson/#post-88005 Sun, 27 Dec 2020 22:46:51 -0500 @kathleenramm
Enjoy!

]]> 74ea6736c7d2c7e53117e0fb47ed0864 Annika C. replied to the topic Writer Advent Calendar? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writer-advent-calendar/page/2/#post-87871 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:00:33 -0500 This post discussion seems to have been forgotten…. anyone there?

]]> 621d2d09c3d451c0bdcab4f5fd67547c Annika C. replied to the topic Describe your writing process in 3 words. What are they and why? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/describe-your-writing-process-in-3-words-what-are-they-and-why/#post-87771 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 17:14:57 -0500 1. Fast

I usually write during NaNoWriMo, but outside of November I tend to write a book within four months. I outline for months, and then I write everything. And then…

2. Changes.

So many changes. Whether removing characters, replacing entire chapters, adding a new concept, or deepening a character arc, whenever I look back at my first…[Read more]

]]> aafc8b33d1f4e0079e1382b6fc37f46c Annika C. replied to the topic Writer Advent Calendar? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/writer-advent-calendar/#post-87627 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:21:15 -0500 I like this idea! Here is my brainstorming:

– write a character backstory in one sentence

– describe a new setting your character has never been to before. What do they notice first?/What grabs their attention?

– What is the villain’s family like?

– What is something the MC lost that they regret losing?

– how does your MC behave around…[Read more]

]]> 5e8a54636a3453a914309a8488e62b30 Annika C. and Kathleen are now friends https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90544/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 01:54:38 -0500 0 e756666257779accb94a912f85790aa5 Annika C. replied to the topic What's the most recent book/movie you read/watched that has inspired you? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/whats-the-most-recent-book-movie-you-read-watched-that-has-inspired-you/#post-87514 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:29:11 -0500 I have only read the first book so far but immediately ordered the next two after reading. I highly recommend it!!

]]> 0552a913669b258023588e38c094dda7 Annika C. replied to the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/#post-87513 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:27:50 -0500 @kathleenramm

Nice to meet you! I live in British Columbia. I believe I started skiing at age 5. What sports do you do in Florida?

I started writing seriously at age 11 during a creative writing block at school, where I was just able to start writing anything. I had been a hardcore reader my whole childhood, and that led into my writing.

I have…[Read more]

]]> 7a68da5dca53020774ed7640f088bf74 Annika C. replied to the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/#post-87507 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:56:29 -0500 @devastate-lasting

Well, my professional editor said she would help me find an agent when I was done editing, so I will talk with her soon to learn more about the querying process.

]]> ac6276743b44ab4e0d0717e3450e0188 Annika C. replied to the topic What's the most recent book/movie you read/watched that has inspired you? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/whats-the-most-recent-book-movie-you-read-watched-that-has-inspired-you/#post-87506 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:31:34 -0500 Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson, because of the unique and original concept and good friendships between characters.

Fawkes by Nadine Brandes, because of the incredible historical fiction plot.

]]> 54dd62c7d4bd235ee82c5acf77992f82 Annika C. replied to the topic What's the biggest mistake you made when you first started writing? in the forum Topic of the Week https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/whats-the-biggest-mistake-you-made-when-you-first-started-writing/#post-87505 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:28:50 -0500 I used to include a new character every time I got bored with my story, and ended up with more than eighty characters tagging along with the MC to save the world. And all the characters were pretty much the same.

]]> 295ac6a78f4940029aea80c2c3240917 Annika C. replied to the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/#post-87503 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:36:50 -0500 @nova21 My favorites are dragons!

@devastate-lasting My family has a pet dog, and my sister has a cat. I used to have a bird but it flew away. I like any foods without gluten, dairy, or eggs (I am sensitive to all of those, so anything that I can eat without feeling bad, I enjoy.) I really like The Hobbit movies and Star Wars, and animated ones…[Read more]

]]> f3933c5284fb29f570074a00a0836f26 Annika C. posted a new activity comment https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90449/#acomment-90492 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 22:30:34 -0500 I’m not sure yet…I’m still getting used to the site. 🙂

In reply to - Annika C. posted an update Greetings Kingdom Pen! I am new in this community and wanted to post a little intro. I am a Christian Canadian who absolutely loves writing fantasy. I have created three worlds (Irtaa […] ]]> b4d5cefc21bf2bf34f8f7499a60a572a Annika C. and Lin are now friends https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90483/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:17:42 -0500 0 aadbc97d20078cc0572751ce049ec589 Annika C. and ella are now friends https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90479/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:59:40 -0500 0 5a873ca3c3d0e59f0f990698a5f06bb2 Annika C. replied to the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/#post-87495 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 16:41:27 -0500 @nova21 Nice to meet you Ella!

I do lots of solo sports like biking and hiking, and go downhill skiing with my family. I played on my school basketball team for a couple years and tried synchronized swimming for two years as well.

Yep! I’ve won NaNoWriMo three times. I wrote two novellas instead of one novel for the first two years, and then…[Read more]

]]> 2d6ef9b6272735b585d09e9a12d38962 Annika C. started the topic Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson in the forum Book Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/steelheart-by-brandon-sanderson/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:09:27 -0500 I could not stop reading this book! Without giving any spoilers, there are huge plot twists and an engaging world and active MC who never gives up. I absolutely loved this book start to finish and highly recommend it. It is the first book from Brandon Sanderson I’ve read, and it has driven me to the library for more.

]]> 8c66ca9da5cc6bb4092284f81c9ec27b Annika C. replied to the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/#post-87489 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 15:01:20 -0500 It’s really nice to meet you, Linyang!

Wow, really? That’s so neat! I think having a price for using magic makes it more interesting because characters have to really need something to risk losing time from their lives.

I enjoy reading Wings of Fire by Tui Sutherland, Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger, Steelheart by Brandon…[Read more]

]]> c4f95f45c0882c9c70bd5801037d4702 Annika C. started the topic Greetings friends! in the forum Start HERE https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/greetings-friends/ Thu, 26 Nov 2020 01:40:24 -0500 Hi, I’m Annika! This is my second day in the Kingdom Pen community. I am a Christian Canadian who loves writing fantasy, loves editing a little less, plays guitar, and goes downhill skiing down double black diamond runs.

My WIP is about a girl with healing powers who loses part of her lifespan each time she uses them.

I want to learn more about…[Read more]

]]> 8004efc7b162b5a33f644bac4211017d Annika C. posted an update: Greetings Kingdom Pen! I am new in this community and wanted […] https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90449/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:36:04 -0500 Greetings Kingdom Pen! I am new in this community and wanted to post a little intro. I am a Christian Canadian who absolutely loves writing fantasy. I have created three worlds (Irtaa Kertgo, Before, and Kiborha) and filled them with epic worldbuilding. My characters still need work, so I’d be thrilled for any tips on making them relatable and…[Read more]

]]> 3 f7e46a01964a38316cfc5f25a08b7fb8 Annika C.'s profile was updated https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90446/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:31:40 -0500 0 d1870280fb1375f0fb7692f5ad631990 Annika C. replied to the topic Thankfulness as a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/thankfulness-as-a-writer/#post-87464 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:26:56 -0500 Thanksgiving was a while ago for me (I’m Canadian) but I believe it’s important to be grateful throughout the year, so: I am grateful for my sister, the power to use words to share a piece of myself, and for warm blankets.

]]> 4c23bcb3c7d8ec3ae90b34d6e1b3802b Annika C. replied to the topic WIP Chat! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/wip-chat/page/4/#post-87460 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:24:32 -0500 @gracie-j

I have been writing seriously for six years! Your project is so long! How do you keep track of everything?

]]> d4c1616a662e226dc327c61bb9115221 Annika C. replied to the topic WIP Chat! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/wip-chat/page/3/#post-87445 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 16:14:32 -0500 Thank you! It is on track to be done by the end of December this year, and I made some pretty big changes to improve it. I’m guessing there will still be more edits to come, but hopefully smaller ones that are faster and easier than these developmental ones I’m wading through.

What is your WIP about? How long have you been working on it?

 

]]> a82f542ec1cd1110bfd8564540c9a4c3 Annika C. changed their profile picture https://kingdompen.org/activity/p/90423/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:44:41 -0500 0 7a3810c4f45f1cb824bef4b848e2de9c Annika C. replied to the topic WIP Chat! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://kingdompen.org/forums/topic/wip-chat/page/3/#post-87442 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 03:41:28 -0500 First time posting on here! I am completely new to this website and excited!

My WIP is lower YA fantasy about a girl named Yithmora with healing powers who loses part of her lifespan each time she uses them. Her main internal conflict is finding the balance between generosity and selfishness, over-giving and self care, while in the midst of a…[Read more]

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