Ben Dykes

@abigail-m

I finished Mejia!! So I know I’m still a beginner, but I still really wanted to try to illustrate Mejia for you because she’s one of the greatest characters I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting!! I’m going to do the others, but wanted your opinion on my art style/if this looks like Mejia. PLEASE tell me if it doesn’t look like her or…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Of course they are!!! 😀 😀 😀 I’ve never seen characters like them, and I’ve never fangirled over a cast of characters as hard as I have yours!!! I mean, I’ve read LotR and Narnia (as well as plenty other books with likable characters) and those don’t even remotely compare to how much I adore TSW!!!!! You have no idea how much I’ve…[Read more]

@gracie-j

Ah, that’s good to know!! 😉 Well, I voted Mulan because honestly it’s one of my personal favorite fairytales ever!! So the beans have been spilled. Ah, I’m glad to know my synonyms helped you!! I think you’re doing fantastic with those titles. And summer is the absolute best time for reading for me, since I’ll have so much more free t…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting @abigail-m @joelle-stone @nova21

WOW, all of you are such talented writers!! I enjoyed reading every part of your excerpts!!:)

@nova21

Oooh, this sounds interesting!! Thank you for tagging me!!:) Um… I like this scene:

It had finally come—after all of the heartache, long-suffering, and pondering of his future ever since the notion of potentially becoming king was proposed, it was here, and there was no turning back. In only twelve hours, the coronation would be h…

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@nova21

Thanks for inviting me to sprint with you!! I think I’m gonna clock out now.

I got… *checks back at document* around 1,131 words written! My last line: ‘Hera,’ she used her fingers to say, speaking delicately through her sign language. ‘My name is Hera.’ 

Hope your writing is going well and that you’re making some ground-breaking pr…[Read more]

@nova21

Oh, sure!! Thanks!! Yup, I’m def down for this:)

@nova21

Oops, sorry I couldn’t participate in your sprinting!! I was in the middle of illustrating, sadly. But maybe I could join next time!:)

@issawriter7 @daisy-torres @nanisnook @mkfairygirl

Any of you girls going to be sprinting in the next 5 or 10 minutes? I’m going to and wanted to invite any of y’all to join!!:) I’ll probably sprint for…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Ooops, I had a couple more questions about the illustrations, sorry. Didn’t you say Mejia has a scar? Where is it? And also, I was trying to draw inspiration from that image you sent me and noticed the girl had markings and paint on her face. Did you want me to keep this or does Mejia not have that? Anyways, I forgot to put this into…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Okay, so I had a question about the illustrations I’m planning on drawing: what would each of your character’s expressions be? I’m drawing Mejia right now and was going to have her drawn with a determined smile (determined is the only word I can think of right now to describe it XD), and I was hoping that was okay!! Anyways, no…[Read more]

@mkfairygirl

Aww, of course girl!!! I’m happy to help, anytime!!! 😀 😀 And thank you SO MUCH!! It’s been challenging trying to keep up with NaNo, but I’m doing it with some friends so that’s made it feel so much better and more motivating!! And your post just gave me a huge burst of motivation, so that helps too!!!:) Awww, THANK YOU so much for…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Agh, my post disappeared AGAIN. I went to edit it because it was ridiculously long and it just vanished, so I’m sorry 🙁 If you didn’t get it (I’m sure you did) I can re-post it from my profile activity.

@abigail-m

Of course, girl!! I enjoyed every single word and honestly want to know even more!! *taps pencil to chin, contemplating the next questions I want to ask* These characters are so interesting/lovable/unlike any I’ve ever seen before, and I feel like they’re my best friends!! *gasps* I wonder what our characters’ reactions would be if…[Read more]

@abigail-m

Thank you so much!! <33 I’m very happy to hear you think so!!:) And thank you so much for that very helpful reply and advice!!! I was struggling to decide when I should include the conversion scene, but that was EXTREMELY helpful and sparked so many new ideas and bits of inspiration!! I love how you worded all of that, and I especially…[Read more]

@mkfairygirl

Aww, of course girl!!! You don’t need to thank me at all!!! <33333 YES, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS STORY AND WILL BUY IT IN A HEARTBEAT ONCE IT’S PUBLISHED. Oh, and I’ll beg for a signed copy at your book signings, and also write a huuuuuuge review for it once it’s published!!!! Oh, good! I got nervous when you said ‘plot twist’…[Read more]

@nova21

I participated!! Honestly, all of these were very impressive and would’ve caught my eye in a bookstore, but alas, I had to choose only one. I know that any of them you pick will be amazing, though, and I’m so proud of you for putting together these covers!!! Did you use Canva? TEACH ME YOUR WAYS OF COVER-MAKING PLEASE XD Anyways, I hope…[Read more]

@buildsbygideon

Haha, I know right?? xD Hey, that’s a great word count!! Would you mind if I asked what project you were writing on? We should definitely do a sprint together sometime!!:)

@mkfairygirl

Aww, girl that’s fine!! You don’t have to write every single day!! It’s perfectly fine (and 100% necessary) to take breaks, so don’t feel bad about it!! And thank you so much!!:) I finally hit 60K words a few days ago so I’m super motivated to finish it this month… *sigh* We’ll see how that works out XD And of course your…[Read more]

@scripter-of-kingdoms

OF COURSE, GIRL!!! <333 You’re super talented and I’m always impressed by your illustrations!!! (I still haven’t stopped freaking out about that one you did of my girl Caira a while back). *gasps* Oh, I would adore for you to draw some more for me!! I know I requested Alana (if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask,…[Read more]