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Madelyn replied to the topic Do you Prefer Classical or Modern Literature? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 8 months ago
Aww, thanks! <3 I’ve gotten pretty passionate about prose/words over the years, though I’ve found it’s really distracted me from actual story writing… that’s just an area to grow in! I guess you really never stop learning 😉
It was a fun essay to write!! 😉
Yessss, what you read affects your writing! Or in general, what you put…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Pitch Critique! in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 8 months ago
I love your pitch!!
Things I like:
1. The whole concept of a “circus world” is fascinating (and getting trapped in one sounds like quite the predictiment ;P), so using that as a hook/attention-grabber worked well 🙂
2. It makes me as a reader want to “pick up the book” ’cause I’m concerned for Ara and November (like whatttt?? T…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Do you Prefer Classical or Modern Literature? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 8 months ago
As soon as I saw this topic I had a rush of adrenaline, which very well demonstrates my passion for this topic.
100% classic–all the way
Before I dive into that, I do also really really enjoy modern fiction as well, but the messages are often unbiblical and the stories are too short/shallow. But I do find that modern authors do a really good j…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Wingfeather Saga in the forum Book Discussions 2 years, 8 months ago
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Madelyn replied to the topic What's Your Favorite Relationship Type in Fiction? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 8 months ago
Gotta love sibling relationships, but that’s been mentioned enough already XD
Another one I really like (though it’s very specific) is the redeemed traitor type of relationship with the person/people they betrayed. Like when someone who betrayed a person/group comes back to their side with a lot of hesitancy and regret. There’s always a lot of…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 8 months ago
You were extremely helpful!!! 😀
They really can be overwhelming! To be honest, I haven’t written for a week or so now 😬Â 😱 Life just got crazy!
Oooh, I totally get that. Sometimes a project has to be put off until you’re ready for it.
(hey, how close are you to China? I miscalculated and landed in Australia… again… but the…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic How Many Characters Should A Series Have? in the forum Characters 2 years, 8 months ago
Hey!!
Large casts of characters can totally work, and add a lot of depth to the story! The first book that comes to mind is the Silmarillion (which, if you’re a fan of complicated world-building, it’s a MUST READ). I honestly cannot remember HOW many characters are in that book (it is a fictional history book that spans hundreds–or…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 8 months ago
Welcome!!!!! Glad to have you 🙂
Yep, it should be fun ;P
YES, that’s so true!!! My biggest struggle (well, one of them) in writing is gradually becoming more and more afraid of my WIP until I can’t even touch it. I dream big, then suddenly get overwhelmed with my vision for the project. So your advice does not go amiss with me! I reall…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 8 months ago
Gotchaaa, it’s still a fun idea though ;P
Yeah, it is a good book! Been a while since I read it 😉
Yesssss, I love those books that keep you up late. Though I don’t love them the next morning when I sleep till 10 and go about half asleep all-day XD
That’s true, there is! Exciting 🙂
Yep, it’ll be a ton of…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
Thanks!! =)
YOU DID GET ME I THOUGHT THE FIRST PART WAS THE STORY XDXD
That’s such a cool idea!!!!!!!! Rapunzel being his daughter makes PERFECT sense too!
Did you ever write any of it?
Gotcha 😉
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
I can imagine XD
Will do!
Thanks so much for all your help!! =) =)
Ohhhh, gotcha, I thought you were referring to the author of Ella Enchanted. Sorry for all the confusion ;P And, yes, I think it was The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre (not the lost princess, I got that mixed up)
Ooh, sounds cool!!
AWESOME; good…[Read more]
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Ava Coulter replied to the topic My Website is Up and Functional! in the forum Publishing & Platform 2 years, 9 months ago
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Ava Coulter replied to the topic My Website is Up and Functional! in the forum Publishing & Platform 2 years, 9 months ago
AHH I’M SO LATE TO THIS BUT I’M SO EXCITED FOR YOU CONGRATS!!! *Goes to check it out now*
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
The author is Gail Carson Levine, right? (not sure I spelled that right XD). I’ve read two other books by her: The Lost Princess of Bamarre and The Two Princesses of Bamarre (I think those were the titles?? XD).
That’s true, she did a really good job taking a different approach to it!
Yesssss, go for it whenever you can!!…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
That’s so cool!! I’ve read works by Nadine Brandes; she’s an EPIC writer. I’ll look into it; thanks for the link!
Thanks so much for the advice! Looks like I’ve got some research to do ;P
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
Ooh, I love your ideas! Unfortunately, I’ve already written him as an old man who asked for the son… however, it WOULD be interesting to change the child to a girl (especially if I start having issues with the prince). I would love to see Rumpel interact with a little girl. So that is a possible rewrite to consider!
Hey, I…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
HEY, NOW I’M A WISE JESTER
*contemplates this new role*
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
It really sounds like an intriguing story!! Honestly, I just get excited hearing about it XD. Be sure to let me know if you ever get it published ;P. Ooh, and have fun starting the first draft!! That’s one of the most exciting (and scariest and exhilarating and crazy) parts of writing.
Let me know if you remember it ;P. I could…[Read more]
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Madelyn replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 2 years, 9 months ago
Gotchaaa, I can relate *has never finished a book in 8-ish years of writing* Still though, maybe you’ll come back to it in 5-10 years and write the whole series! XD You never know 😉
Hey, that was a cool gift idea, for them to publish it!! Let me know if it’s ever available!
For one, the whole “twysted tales” title is super…[Read more]
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