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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 1 day, 7 hours ago
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic The Chat Chat in the forum General Writing Discussions 1 day, 7 hours ago
I understand the feeling, like you’re barging into a stranger’s house when you’re new here,
YES!!!! Or also when you step into a room of people and see a group who are obvoiusly all friends and all know each other, and they are talking and having a good time, and you like, “i would really like to join them, but I also don’t know them and I…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Character Sketches in the forum Art 1 day, 7 hours ago
Awesome. I’ll make sure to keep that in mind.
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 1 day, 11 hours ago
Okay, but this makes me think Ignatius is trying to arrest Marcus…
Now someone is starting to get tangled in the is-he-is-he-not? phase. Love it!!
the colosseum scene was the best part
NICE! NAILED IT!! I’m so happy that you liked it. I’m also really glad that it was your favorite. It was my favorite too.
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Character Sketches in the forum Art 1 day, 11 hours ago
Oooo, this is gonna be fun!! I’ll have to get to him this afternoon! I’ll probably have him for you by tomorrow at the latest. (unless something crazy happens over here. lol)
Thank you for sending him! I love drawing for people!
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic The Chat Chat in the forum General Writing Discussions 1 day, 11 hours ago
Hello, someone tagged me yesterday and it went to this chatline, but now I can’t find out who tagged me. lol. I’ve been reading this last page and this looks interesting! Ya mind if I join y’all? If y’all want me, what goes on over here on this chatline?
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Writing Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 1 day, 11 hours ago
Awesome!!! I wrote for 10 hours, but had to get off to run some errands with my dad. Hmm, challenges. I think on that.
Oh, btw, here is a trick that helps with writers block. Write 500 words a day. Just do it. (Sunday can be an exception) but write 500 words a day. you may come back and delete that scene later on, but it…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic How dark is too dark? in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 days, 4 hours ago
Ok, my essential thoughts: this is a dark world. I mean man, it’s dark, depraved, sick, evil, black, and desperate. it is ONLY because of God that there is any hope at all. I tend to write about a lot of dark stuff, i.e. persecution of the Christians in the roman times, child brainwashing in dystopian era, outlawing of Christianity,…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 4 hours ago
Aaand chapter ten. Now i gotta go! Enjoy!
Chapter 10
“God take my life
I offer myself to you now
And I shall everyday
Cherish your nameGod, you use my hands
To help the people
And you use my feet
So that I may bring your words
God, you use my voice
So that I may praise you all the time
And you use my mouth
So that I may tell your wordsYou…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 6 hours ago
Note: There is no description in this one of the courtyard because the description would be in the chapter before.
Chapter 9
Julius pulled his cloak closer. It was nearing the end of summer, and the night air had a decided chill. It would be curfew soon, and Julius would have to hurry. He slipped through the gate and began his…[Read more] -
Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 7 hours ago
The last scene was sooo cute, I liked it a lot! Also Julius’ internal dialogue and conflict was good.
I’m so glad. I pride myself with pulling off good wedding scenes. Good! I’m glad Julius’ internal struggle was good!
Ignatius, if you lay a finger on Marcus, it’s not ending well for you!
are you threatening my character? Isn’t Ign…[Read more]
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic NEW and IMPROVED WIP!!!!! in the forum Novel Critique Requests 2 days, 7 hours ago
Goodness! Cloaked Mystery is ON IT! It helps that there is more background to work off of knowing the other version of the story, but man! This is like professional editing! AWESOME JOB!
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 7 hours ago
so, besides that, how was the chapter?
Also, here’s the part you were jumping ahead on Trailblazer. Great minds think alike in the writing world I guess. lol.
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 7 hours ago
@theshadow Note: Flavia is under developed as we discussed, and I plan on adding more about her in chapter 7
Chapter 8
Julius leaned his shoulder against the side of the window. He stared out into the garden below, thinking of all the days he and Marcus had spent there. They had grown up together, and had been friends from the day they met. The…[Read more] -
Ellette Giselle replied to the topic WIP: (A.D. 60. Two friends in Ancient Rome.) Questions in the forum Historical 2 days, 8 hours ago
Ack, I thought you would say that. I’ve been thinking also of a way to develop a bit more with her. I’m kinda distracted with the other stuff going on and thought I would drop it for now and come back. after all, this is my very rough draft. But yes, she is under developed.
And lastly, this is just an idea that popped…
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Writing Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 days, 9 hours ago
I’ll be praying!!! Man, you are in serious trouble…. try some chocolate.
Yes, please send them on the WIP!!! I can’t wait!! I’m so glad you liked it!
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Writing Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 days, 9 hours ago
no edits or critiques for that one?
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Ellette Giselle replied to the topic Writing Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 days, 9 hours ago
You have no idea how happy that makes me to know that someone is looking forward to reading more of the story!!!
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