Autumn Rebecca

@devastate-lasting

Haha, ikr!

I don’t, actually…yet. I’m a definitely a pantser when it comes to writing novels (especially a series), so I usually don’t have a good premise until I finish it lol. But basically *doesn’t know how to summarize without spoilers and without making it sound boring* it’s about a dystopian society called Kalopsia…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting

I think my favorite has gotta be my current WIP, which is a dystopian trilogy. I just love the setting, the plot, and the characters are just awesome!

What about you?

@jodi-maile

Oh that sounds SOO cool! I’d totally read that! That’s cool that you write with your sister too! I have 4 siblings, but none of them like to write XD. Although, my little brother is one of my main beta readers, which has been interesting lol.

That’s awesome! I haven’t written many short stories (mostly cuz when I do, they end up…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting

Hi Lin! Nice to meet you!

Umm *thinks* I have no idea XD

@jodi-maile

Thanks! Oh cool!! It’s SO good, I love it XD

I know, I’m the same way 😛

What is your current WIP about (if you have one) and what inspired you to write it?

@kathleenramm

Oh cool! Yeah, a lot of my friends have read it and loved it, so…I’ll guess I’ll get around to reading it someday lol. *Glances at mile long to-read list*

Yes! Of course!

That’s hard to say, because even when I was little, I’d write little stories and “publish” them via printer paper, tape, and staples XDD. I’ve always dreamed…[Read more]

@kathleenramm

Hi Kathleen!

#1 Oh cool! I have read the Hobbit, but not the Silmarillion yet. It’s definitely on my ‘books to read’ list tho XD

#2 Great question! Some of my favorite poets are Emily Dickinson, Edgar Guest, and John Greenleaf Whittier. Hmm favorite poems…gosh I have so many, we’d be here all day XD, but one that comes to mind…[Read more]

Thank you, Power, for the wonderful poem

It made me feel right at home

As you read and cringe at my reply

Yes, it’s very clear. I cannot lie

That writing poetry is not my thing

But thank you again for welcoming me

Hi Jodi! Nice to meet you as well! 🙂

Oh neat! I haven’t gotten into writing in the historical fiction genre as much yet…maybe someday XD

#1 My current WIP is a dystopian trilogy. The city that much of the story takes place in is called Kalopsia (which basically means appearing more beautiful than it actually is) and it has quite a bit of…[Read more]

@elanor

Ohhhh, gotcha, sorry XD

I hope it goes well!!

@daisy-torres

Hey there!

Let’s see…

The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart (someone already mentioned The Mysterious Benedict Society by the same author–both are super good!)

The Accidental Hero, The Second War, and The End of Infinity by Matt Myklusch (a lot more action and techy stuff in that one)

The Story Thieves Series by James…[Read more]

@elanor

Hey there!

As far as the technical details of the escape, other people have given some great tips already, and action is definitely not my forte so I’ll leave that for wiser people to address 😉

However, if you’re looking to make your escape scene unique and non-cliche, here are a few random ideas…

– Skip the part where the character…[Read more]

@elishavet-pidyon

No problem, like I said, I am The Queen of Belated Things! That your reply to my belated post should be belated is perfect for the theme of belated-ness 🙂

They are all such AMAZING authors!! Chuck Black and C.S. Lewis wrote some of the best Christain allegories I’ve ever read. YES, Fanny Price is one of my favorite Austen c…[Read more]

@faith-q

That is such a good question! I’ve seen it over and over again in books or films (*cough* Disney *cough*) where rebellion is wrongly glorified, and it’s really something that needs to be addressed.

Most people have already summed it up on this thread: respect your government and obey them UNLESS they order you to do something that is a…[Read more]

It’s been a while since I’ve popped into the forum, and I’m so sorry I never replied to y’all!! Life got crazy!!

I guess now is as good a time as any since I happen to be the Queen of Belated Things (hence, the title of this thread…and the fact that I’m still working on a birthday gift for a friend who had her birthday in August… and how I’m…[Read more]

@joy-caroline

Good question! In a way, it might depend on where you are in your story. If you’re just beginning it, it would be hard to tell if it was something you could stretch into a series or not (especially since things can change as you go along).

I’d say that, usually, a series only needs to keep at least some of three things from the…[Read more]