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BlueJay posted an update 8 years ago
@adry_grace, @alia, @anna-brie, @anne-of-lothlorien, @cahndida-serkhaman, @charisetter, @zoe-wingfeather, @christi-eaton, @clairec, @winter-rose, @warrioroftherealm, @writefury, @emma-flournoy, @reaganramm, @rolena-hatfield, @julia-r, @his-instrument, @ingridrd, @ivy-rose, @the-happy-bookaholic, @timothy-young, @belegteleri, @theliterarycrusader,…[Read more]
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Anne of Lothlorien started the topic I Wrote This in the forum Music 8 years ago
So,this is for songs that you’ve written, and when you want to put the words.
Here’s some lyrics to a song I just wrote. Unfortunately, you can’t hear me sing it, which is too bad, because I flatter myself I do it well, but here’s the words. This is the first one I’ve done, so it might sound weird to you. And don’t read it like a poem, cause then…[Read more] -
Anne of Lothlorien started the topic Little Peoples in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
No, I’m not talking to you. I’m talking about little children. I have a lot of trouble writing little kids. The youngest I’ve ever written extensively about is an 11 year old. That may seem weird cause I have four younger siblings age 11 to 2, but it’s hard!
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Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic You know you are a writer when… in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
You know you’re a writer when you’re so distracted planning a plot twist that you unwrap a Starburst, put the candy in the trash and the wrapper in your mouth. Then you spit it out and make a disgusted face, then morph into making faces that your MC could make when he’s poisoned.
You know you’re a easily distracted writer when you start out…[Read more]
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Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@Daeus Now you have to write the rest of that story. Interesting. I’ve never written second person, but maybe I’ll try sometime. AFter NANOWRIMO.
@Ethryndal I can’t call you Ehtryndal on your tags or it won’t tag you. But I might otherwise. Ehtryndal. Ehtryndal. Ehtryndal.
@sleepwalkingmk We’re all insane here, so we could understand an insane…[Read more]
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Rosey Mucklestone replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@his-instrument– Oooh boy, persons of writing. Fun topic. *rubs hands*
I prefer to write in first person, for the moment. But as far as reading… it’s a bit more complicated? Like… for first person, I’m a bit more picky. If I don’t like the main character or find him/her interesting, that book isn’t getting finished. And if I like the main…[Read more]
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SleepwalkingMK replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@his-instrument Yeah, I know. I’ve only read one or two, and I always die really quickly -_- I’d love to read a novel in 2nd person done well, too. Sometimes authors talk to the readers (C.S. Lewis in the Chronicles of Narnia, Death in The Book Thief movie–not sure if it’s like that in the book though), but it’s not quite the same. 😛
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SleepwalkingMK replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@his-instrument Yeah, I know. I’ve only read one or two, and I always die really quickly -_- I’d love to read a novel in 2nd person done well, too. Sometimes authors talk to the readers (C.S. Lewis in the Chronicles of Narnia, Death in The Book Theif movie–not sure if it’s like that in the book though), but it’s not quite the same. 😛
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Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic NaNoWriMo in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@hope – That’s okay. I’m at my grandma’s house, and I can always reload on sweets here. You are right about the extra words. I still haven’t gone home yet, so no writing been done today, so I might only have the evening to write. Ah, what’s another late night in the grand scheme of things. I think my whole life has been training me for NANOWRIMO.…[Read more]
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Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@dragon-snapper – Yes along with all my metal thingys in my pockets I usually have paper and a pen and pencil. I don’t carry notebooks in my pocket because they get bent. You carry a saddlebag around? I carry a backpack to basically everywhere, even church, but it’s so cool! @corissa-maiden-of-praise has the same one I do, and instead of things…[Read more]
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Mark Kamibaya replied to the topic Favorite Movies in the forum Film 8 years ago
I’ve been studying up on theme. Especially in movies. So I was wondering if you could give: Two movies that have, in your opinion, extremely powerful themes. If you could also give why those movies have such great themes or how they made the theme awesome then that would be even better.
Now I’m not talking about themes like “Peace is better than…[Read more]
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Mark Kamibaya replied to the topic Favorite Movies in the forum Film 8 years ago
I’ve been studying up on theme. Especially in movies. So I was wondering if you could give: Two movies that have, in your opinion, extremely powerful themes.
Now I’m not talking about powerful themes like “Peace is better than war because true peace isn’t tainted by man.” That’s a decent enough theme. Great even. But it isn’t necessarily powerful…[Read more]
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Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic The Mind of a Writer in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
Oh I forgot to tag people for my question.
@Daeus @hope @corissa-maiden-of-raise @kate-flournoy @emma-flournoy @sarah-h @his-instrument @the-bean @sleepwalkingmk @rolena-hatfield @ethryndal @Bluejay @dragon-snapper @writefury -
Hannah A. Krynicki replied to the topic British beta-readers?? in the forum Novel Critique Requests 8 years ago
(Not great at tagging, but I’ll give it a try) I’m looking for British beta-readers.
@faithdk @hannah-olsen @vanna @overcomer @zoe-wingfeather @ingridrd
@adry_grace @cahndida-serkhaman @lightningmouse @anna-brie @mas410 @gretald @ivy-rose @dbhgodreigns @the-happy-bookaholic @belegteleri @writefury @kate-flournoy @hannah-c @jenali @hislittlerose @wo…[Read more] -
Greta posted an update 8 years ago
Election day is today (you probably already knew that, unless you’ve been living in a hole in the ground 😉 ). Let’s take the time to pray for our country today.
Thy will be done, Lord.
@kate-flournoy @alia @adry_grace @anne-of-lothlorien @anne-swiftblade @aratrea @aella @hannah-krynicki @hannah-c @his-instrument @watersnail @daeus @christi-ea…[Read more]-
Yes! Please take a minute (preferably at least five minutes) to come before the Throne and find rest in His peace. We don’t have to worry because we know that God has everything under control. Maybe, through some mysterious twist of fate, this election will improve America. However, sometimes, it was God’s plan for the Israelites to be defeated.…[Read more]
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Amen @julia-r! Thank YOU for reminding me. I’m trying to rest in the Lord, but it’s so hard not to worry. I know that God’s got this. 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder, Greta.
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Yes @Gretald. Thank you.
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Amen. Bless the polls, Lord.
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Yes, let’s all pray for America. Good to be reminded, @Gretald.
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Thanks for the reminder, Greta. So many people are afraid today, but I know God is in control.
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Thank you for the reminder, @gretald! May the LORD’s will be done.
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Amen!! @corissa-maiden-of-praise
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Yes! Thank you for that prodding. It’s cool to know that there are young Christian writers out there who care about these things; you guys inspire me.
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It’s a beautiful day, no matter the outcome of the election- because we know where our true citizenship lies. Thanks for the reminder, @gretald
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Yes, let’s do that. We need it. (Like always…)
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Going to just take a second to say, you guys are beautiful people and a true encouragement. It’s such a blessing to see you all bind together and write for the Kingdom of God and support others who choose to do the same. <3 *fades back into the shadows*
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Daeus replied to the topic Panel Discussions in the forum Questions and Support 8 years ago
Anyone?
@overcomer @bluejay @kate-flournoy @his-instrument @jess @clairec @timothy-young @warrioroftherealm @winter-rose @ingridrd @Christi-eaton @adry_grace @hope @anna-brie @gretald @jadamae @Hannah-krynicki @graciekry @writefury @Hannah-olsen @sarah-h @Hannah-c @spradlin @ivy-rose @corissa-maiden-of-praise @Julia-r @alia -
Anne of Lothlorien replied to the topic Have you read…? in the forum Book Discussions 8 years ago
@Emma-Flournoy No George McDonald is not a modern author. He died in 1905. He’s really good though. Whoever asked me this question I’d say his is more personal fantasy, but with maybe a touch of epic.
@His-instrument I KNOW! I hated that ending! I was so happy that they ended well and got married and then seriously? They died, the new king was…[Read more]
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Daeus posted a new activity comment 8 years ago
@his-instrument I talked with my dad and I can do the 7th, 21st, and 28th of January.
Btw, @gretald @ingridrd @winter-rose @kate-flournoy @emma-flournoy, Is anyone going to the celtic ball? I actually don’t know if I’m going myself, but I normally do so I assume I am.
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@Daeus never heard of it. Probably won’t be able to come because pretty much any out-of-the-ordinary activity doesn’t work when we’re really busy with cabins, but what is it, where is it, and when is it held?
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Ha! Yes, they even have a bagpiper.
So to summarize this: it’s held in Deleware, it’s for homeschoolers, they do mainly traditional dances though I think there are a couple American ones, it’s fairly formal though not super-so, and it’s held every December and then also in the spring and they just started doing one in the summer too (though that…[Read more]
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Live bagpiping! That must be fun. 😀
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@kate-flournoy
If you would like to go to the Celtic Ball, there is another ball in the spring, too. Just register early because it fills up VERY quickly. 🙂
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Sweet. Now I guess I have to register 😛
Be forwarned though. Meeting people from online is probably my greatest fear ever, so we’ll just have to hope I don’t shut down and lose all social skills whatsoever.
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I am going @daeus! See you there? Maybe? There are so many people there that it’s hard to find anyone. 😉
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*chuckles* Yeah. Well, you have a few hours at least.
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@daeus I’ll check with the other Ohio folks and see if those days will work for them, too. I’ll let you know about when the next Writers’ Gathering would be.
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Mark Kamibaya replied to the topic It's Time for War. ~NaNoWriMo'16~ in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
WOW! That’s great. I’m so behind that I have to literally write 5000 words today to catch up on my projected goal.
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Hannah A. Krynicki replied to the topic Writing Dares! in the forum General Writing Discussions 8 years ago
@his-instrument Oh, if you ever get a chance, it’s a cool vacation activity! I don’t know if it’s on YouTube or something… It’s surprisingly educational for a play, but also enjoyable.
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Ignore my spelling errors. 🙁 I’m terrible at checking my own writing.
*puts on thinking cap* Hrmmm… well, the first game that comes to mind is Blindman’s Bluff. Then there’s a similar but less ‘dangerous’ game that doesn’t have a name, where ‘It’ stands blindfolded in the middle of the room and one player at a time tries to sneak past (and around) him without getting touched.
And honestly I have zero head for…[Read more]
Thanks for the other game suggestions. Yes, I’ve played that once before and it was lots of fun. @kate-flournoy
Do you mean the theme would be spiritual blindness, and you’d just play physically ‘blind’ games, or would the theme be physical blindness (probably not, but I want to make sure I get what you’re saying. 😉 )?
And ditto to what Kate said about fundraising…sorry. 😛 Have some sort of craft sale, maybe? *helpless shrug*
No @emma-flournoy The theme is about physical blindness as that is what the fundraiser would be for. Helping raise money for tablets that stop River Blindness.
@bluejay, so sorry, no ideas at the moment, but I’ll let you know if I think of something. 🙂
@clairec No worries. Please do. 🙂
Okay. That sounds good. 🙂 What’s River Blindness?
@emma-flournoy River Blindness is cause by black flies that live down near the river. So people go do to get water and…how much information would you like??? It’s pretty graphic.
Ooh… all right, that’s good.
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I hope your fundraiser goes well if you do it.
Hmmm…. that’s a great thing to raise funds for, @bluejay! Who will you be giving the money to? (i.e. Compassion, Samaritan’s Purse, a missionary at your church, etc.) Well, the only games I can think of that haven’t already been suggested would be searching through something like rice, blindfolded, to find a small object, like a marble, pebble,…[Read more]
@julia-r The funds will be going to CBM.
Hey, I like that game. You say you’ve done similar games before, can you tell me how much rice would you put in the dish (how big is the dish) and are they allowed to use their hands?
I would get a really big storage container (like utility bins) and fill it with as much rice as you can. Rice is cheap, so it shouldn’t be a cost issue. And yes, you can use your hands! It’s fun to rely only on touch to find things.
Another similar suggestion (this might appeal more to younger folks) is to put the pieces of a 6-piece puzzle in the…[Read more]
@bluejay Would it be indoors or outdoors? I know two games that raise money, but they don’t have a thing to do with blindness. You know the type of game where you try to throw a small object either into a basket or through a small hole in a board or to knock something down? You could charge 25 or 50 cents per toss. The other game is quite a bit…[Read more]
@sarah-h It would be indoors. Thank you SO much for all the wonderful ideas. I have decided not to run the fundraiser so a bit because I am so busy with prier commitments. But the ideas are wonderful and will be in a file for future reference.