@elishavet-pidyon
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Esther replied to the topic Glorifying Sin?? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Your advice is so so helpful!!
And it drew attention to a weaker part of my book—my FMC identifying the lie she’s been believing and accepting the truth. That turn-around moment is a part I’m still working on, so you pointing that out is awesome. I think right now she’s just been living this lie without experiencing any consequ…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Glorifying Sin?? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 2 weeks ago
And I would like to throw in something that might be totally unrelated to what you’re dealing with, but it was a bit of a shock to me and had me seriously rethinking how I address certain topics in my books.
(Warning. Mentions of suicide.)
In my recent Psychology class we discussed aproaches to suicide awareness, and the results were mildly…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Glorifying Sin?? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 2 weeks ago
This is a very good question.
But I suppose it comes down to what the reader sees is going on and what the character sees–and those don’t have to be the same. In this case, shouldn’t be.
I’m in the middle of rereading Screwtape Letters. One of the letters tells about how that sin has pleasure attached, and how that pleasure actually…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Glorifying Sin?? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi Esther. I actually had something similar to deal with in one of my books as well. Here are the two things I would say to keep in mind that will most likely make the difference.
1. There can be a time where the MC believes a lie as long as it is shown to be a lie by the end of the book. (i.e. There are some rough consequences…[Read more]
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Esther started the topic Glorifying Sin?? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey guyssss! (I tried to post this two days ago but didn’t copy what I wrote, so I gave up after it didn’t post 😭😂 So we shall try again!)
In the third draft of my novel, my FMC’s arc includes her making some bad decisions and going down a path she regrets. But in the midst of the aftermath of those decisions, she is actually kind of enjoy…[Read more]
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Esther replied to the topic What Happened to the Moderators? in the forum Questions and Support 5 months, 2 weeks ago
@everyone
Saw this a few days ago… Looks like some moderator profiles were active. The KP profile has posts from ten years ago 💀, it the captain one has no posts at all.

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Koshka replied to the topic Portals: When My Story Ate Me in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Yay! okay, y’all. Expect to see another instalment by the end of the week.
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Koshka replied to the topic Portals: When My Story Ate Me in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months, 2 weeks ago
welp, let’s see it this one goes through…
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago
lololol. I get that. The Tangled one was me with the Zero Hour: Freedom set.
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago
lol, well thanks. I get told I’m crazy or weird all the time. XD
haha. It’s not me always either. But I feel like readers view us as always thinking that. XD
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Let's Laugh! Writing Memes in the forum Art 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Prayer Requests for Anyone in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 5 months, 3 weeks ago
lol, thanks. XD
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic my book again… in the forum Novel Critique Requests 5 months, 3 weeks ago
You are very welcome!!
Okay sounds good.
Okay, for a little more editorial feedback…..
and Emrysrushed
Second to last paragraph, you just need a space there.
And then structurally,
Put your right hand to your chest…”
This seems a little odd, because 1. it is one of the more standard ways of swearing an oath, and 2. as a sol…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic my book again… in the forum Novel Critique Requests 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Ooo! This is interesting!!
(I actually thought the dad was gonna die in this chapter from scene 1…. so I’m relieved that he made it. XD)
A few typos I caught, but at this point I’m not sure what sort of feedback you’re looking for, so let me know. This is interesting and I’m eager to keep reading if you post more!
So man y kids… and…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Help again. This time with Baron in the forum Questions and Support 5 months, 3 weeks ago
lol. No prob. XD
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Fantasy/Modern School AU RP in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Rory
“Push you? If you’re sure…..” He stared in confusion for several moments. Then, bracing his hands against the back of the chair, he gave it a shove and let go, waiting to see what would happen.
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic The Quote Archive in the forum General Writing Discussions 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Oh my goodness! He’s such a good sport tho to reply like that! XD
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