-
Kathleen replied to the topic What's a story idea that you want to write but haven't yet? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Ooooh, I like that idea. I feel like if all the books were connected with an overarching goal and a reason for why they are going through different genres, then it could be really cool. Â With a series like this you could really get to know the characters well, and seeing them in different genres would be really…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic Is there a character type (cliched or not) that you love… in the forum Characters 4 years, 1 month ago
I’ve always liked the outcast character. The character that it feels like the world is pitted against them, and they’re always the underdog. I’m not sure why, but oftentimes those characters also have great motivations for their goals and a great sense of humor. So yeah, I like outcast characters.
I also like characters with secret and…[Read more]
-
Kathleen started the topic What's a story idea that you want to write but haven't yet? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
What’s a story idea that you want to write but haven’t yet? Because your afraid, don’t want to ruin it, haven’t done enough research with, etc.
Growing up, my siblings and I dreamt up a world with characters, fictional histories, languages, and stories to go with them. Right now, we have a bunch of notes, fictional artifacts, family trees,…[Read more] -
Kathleen replied to the topic What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome) in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Well, it all began in 2013. During a vacation, my older sister (who was the most into writing back then) suggested that we all write a story together. The name? Fighting Toucan Island. Though, it was about as cliche a story you can get. I was only nine, my older sister was twelve, my younger brothers were seven and five. Honestly, I…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic Practicing Book Cover Designs in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 1 month ago
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome) in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Being able to write with my siblings is one of the best gifts that God has given me. There’s rarely a day that goes by without me thanking God for it in my prayers. XD
But that being said, there are a couple of cons… the first that comes to my head is when there’s a disagreement. When you write on your own, you get the final say in…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome) in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Hating my writing used to be a big obstacle for me as well. So big in fact I wrote an entire article on KP about it.XD
It’s so hard to see the amazing story in your head look so badly when it’s on the page. Then all the work and time you put into your story feels futile.
But as you said, once you get over the crippling…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome) in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Yeah, sometimes too much advice can stunt creativity. With so many opinions online, sometimes while writing I feel like have to check off all these boxes, instead of just tell a story.
Each time I write I have to remind myself that I just need to tell a story, in an understandable, enjoyable way, that helps someone. Even if…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic I Don't Do Dares, but… in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 1 month ago
@leon-fleming aka Orpheus Alexander
As you can probably tell, I was trying to avoid this topic. But, sadly, I cannot refuse a dare. I shall include the link below for your personal amusement. For context, my ten-year-old self was particularly fascinated with glassblowing in those days. I still am, actually.…[Read more]
-
Kathleen started the topic What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome) in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
What is your biggest struggle as a writer? (Long rants welcome)
One of my biggest struggles as a writer is outlining. And more specifically, having so many different directions that I could take the story and not knowing which one to choose. I start off outlining, making cool ideas for the story, and everything is going dandy until… Well, I…[Read more] -
Kathleen replied to the topic Topic moderation? in the forum Questions and Support 4 years, 1 month ago
That is so frustrating. I’ve been doing some research on bugs and online forums, and I will see if there’s anything a the backend of KP website I can do to fix this.
I’ll get back to you when I do. Thanks for letting me know about the issue!
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What are some interesting quirks you have given your characters? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Well, you no longer don’t know anyone who drinks black coffee, because I’ve been drinking black coffee almost daily for years now. XD
Who would have thought that you and @gracie-j would both have characters who make puns instead of cursing. XD Who knows, maybe they are the reincarnation of each other, just born into…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What are some interesting quirks you have given your characters? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
A character who is obsessed with a cane? How does one obsess over a cane? Never leave it out of sight, paint portraits of them, take it out on a stroll? I’m suddenly very interested.
And physical quirks totally count. What kind of physical quirks do your characters have?
I remember while writing this forum topic…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic Hullo : ) in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 1 month ago
The Hunger Games Trilogy isn’t like any books I’ve ever read and it definitely stands out from your typical YA fiction. (I’m actually in the middle of reading it again right now) Some of the things I like about it is that the characters are complex, the theme is deep, and the writing style is so easy to read without being overly…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What are some interesting quirks you have given your characters? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
It’s funny how the quirks of your characters remind me of some of my siblings.XD
I have a brother who wheres a black ball cap 90% of the time and frequently orders a root beer, a sister who collects coffee mugs and buys books on a daily basis. Though, I don’t have a sibling who wears trench coats.
For some reason, hearing…[Read more]
-
Kathleen started the topic What are some interesting quirks you have given your characters? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
What are some interesting quirks you have given your characters? If you can’t think of any from your stories, what are some interesting quirks from novels you’ve read?
Okay, so I looked back at a couple characters I’ve written in the past and found a few interesting quirks.
I had one character who had an extreme dislike for beanies and a love…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic A Writer for Christ in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 1 month ago
Hi Jaydyn! Welcome to the Kingdom Pen forum!
I’m Kathleen, and I hang out here a lot in the Kingdom of Pen. (It’s quite nice btw).
Your favorite books are some of my favorite as well! Except for the Kingdom Series, although I’ve heard a lot about it, (we even have an interview with the author on KP), I still have yet to read…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic Are you and outliner or a pantser? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
Those are some great topic ideas! You don’t mind if I steal some of them do you? And if any other topic of the week ideas pop into your head, I’d love to hear them.
Maybe a topic of the week could be, “What do you want future topic of the week to be?” XD. I bet a lot of people have some killer ideas that I haven’t thought of.
-
Kathleen replied to the topic What was the very last scene you wrote? How did it go? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 1 month ago
I don’t think you can go wrong with Treasure Island and Pirates of the Caribbean. There’s just isn’t enough books out there in that style! Well, maybe there are actually a ton of books like that, that I just haven’t heard of.XD (If there are please let me know.)
Both scenes sound very intriguing! Are both scenes from…[Read more]
-
Kathleen replied to the topic Prayer Request about my Book (because IDK where to put it) in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 1 month ago
This is awesome! Congrats! You can count on many prayers from me. 🙂
- Load More