Erin G

@lewilliams

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]

@devastate-lasting

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]

@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]

@e-k-seaver

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!

@seekjustice

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

@lewilliams

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]

@gracie-j

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?

@leon-fleming

I remember while writing this forum topic…[Read more]

@libby

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]

@devastate-lasting

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]

@seekerofthetruth

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]

@leon-fleming

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.

@leon-fleming

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.)

@lewilliams

Both scenes sound very intriguing! Are both scenes from…[Read more]

@e-k-seaver

This is awesome! Congrats! You can count on many prayers from me. 🙂

@gracie-j

Haha, yes, we did hire him for a reason.XD Oooh, it would be great if you could cook something up! The Kingdom of Pen could always use some fresh poetry.

@leon-fleming

Wow, five years you say? Well, LotR took fifteen years to write, so… maybe that’s a good sign? When it comes to outlining there’s never a very clear set end to it all. You could outline a novel in a day, or in a decade. Just depends on what story your trying to tell and what kind of writer you are.

@gracie-j

I would love to give suggestions/critiques however, I’m an absolute beginner when it comes to poetry. Though I’m sure @leon-fleming will have some advice to give.

But I can say from a consumer perspective, I really enjoyed it! I love the message it has, both it’s meaning and that it wasn’t too in-your-face. It’s a poem that you can…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting

Yes, I feel like I’m in a constant flux of being super motivated to write, and wanting to do anything but write.XD I was recently feeling unmotivated with the story I’m currently writing because all of the ideas where going in circles. But after throwing a crazy wrench into the story my motivation is now back on a high.

Oooh,…[Read more]

@jenwriter17

Wow! The designs look really good! Did you design them yourself?

Hhmmm… funny writer quotes… I’m going to have to think about that, but I’ll let you know as soon as I think of anything that could be a possibility!