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@highscribeofaetherium

Waiiiit… isn’t the Penderwicks third person??? Or have I officially gone insane?

It’s third person. And first person with multiple POVs drives me crazy as well.

I’ll join! I have a super new character with mythological roots even, so that’s perfect 🙂

Name: Winston

Species: Half-demon. (By ‘demon’ I am not basing this creature on a biblical force, but on the forces in mythology. They represent manipulation of balance, rather than pure evil. Think of Journey to the West.)

Age: 16

Appearance: Winston…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

I did not forget, I was thinking.

Do you think the issue is his personality? Because from what you’ve said, his personality is uneven/confusing for you. Being created in a lab might explain some random urges, but what is the purpose of those random urges in the story? After all, you are the author, and every decision you make is p…

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@loopylin

Waiiiit… isn’t the Penderwicks third person??? Or have I officially gone insane?

@esther-c

I don’t really think I’ll be able to help, cuz I’m completely out of my element when it comes to contemporary.

I don’t know about the first vs. third person problem, but if you have multiple POV characters, I’d recommend that you stick to…[Read more]

@rae I don’t think I can handle another rp at the moment, but this sounds fun and I might join later on

Wyoh, I can’t think of a good insult rn, but stop

@esther-c First person for some reason really bothers me. There are some books like Percy Jackson and the Penderwicks that I’ve enjoyed despite being in first person, but it still really pulls me out of the story. It makes me wonder why the mc is talking to me or if the book is like the mc’s perso…[Read more]

@esther-c First person for some reason really bothers me. There are some books like Percy Jackson and the Penderwicks that I’ve enjoyed despite being in first person, but it still really pulls me out of the story. It makes me wonder why the mc is talking to me or if the book is like the mc’s personal diary? Are they the kind of person to write dow…[Read more]

@esther-c

I generally like third person more than first person. Both are good though, so do what you think works best. Just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s best. I can’t help much with the rest, because I’m having the same problem. Some books that do this well are The Penderwicks, The Vanderbeekers, Cheaper by the Dozen, and The Melendy Quartet.

@esther-c

I would say, just use a lot of Abbie Emmons’ advice (I’m sure you’re probably doing that already though XD) and make everything that happens build the internal conflict more.

And about first person…obviously don’t do it if you don’t want to, but I think first person helps bring out the character’s voices a lot more. While the actual…[Read more]

@rae

I love this idea. I haven’t been on much lately but I’d definitely try to get on more to participate!

@freed_and_redeemed

You’re still oooonnnn *applause*

1. I think it’s understandable, especially in a small space when you’re about to be discovered.

2. They are a little sympathetic, but not a whole lot, since they took unnecessary pleasure in punishing him.

3. It’s short, makes sense, certainly something to expect. I can’t say I have any…[Read more]

@highscribeofaetherium Sorry, spelled your tag wrong

@loopylin

When Dante returns, he will most likely find Jr in the room trying to figure out how to read the note. Jr has a vast knowledge of languages, but this language he can only speak and understand, reading is basically impossible for him (he probably recognizes words here and there, but otherwise nothing)

I feel like Sebzter Gangster is…[Read more]

I guess I should tag some peeps. Don’t feel obligated to reply 🙃

@whalekeeper @savannah_grace2009 @highscribeofaetherium @stephie @theducktator @acancello @mineralizedwritings @hybridlore @beth-torres @smiley @grcr @keilah-h @loopylin @rae @trailblazer @lightoverdarkness6

So I need help.

XD

I’ve been plotting in my head for a contemporary novel that I’m really excited about. I love the concept, the characters, and even the setting so much! I just need a better structure for my plot. So far I’ve been writing random scenes, I just have a feeling that when I finally sit down to write the book in whole, it’s not gon…[Read more]

@freed_and_redeemed

1.      Is Riker’s sudden panic/possible panic attack realistic? If not, does anyone that has experienced a panic attack have any pointers? (I’ve only been on the brink of one once…it was not fun🫠)

I felt like it was pretty realistic, but I’ve also never written anything like that before or experienced something like it. I a…[Read more]

Hey, everyone!! Just so y’all are aware, I’ll probably begin posting the next polls sometime after Easter. (:

1. Oh and I don’t think him walking slowly and carefully quite fits? It totally could work and you can ignore me here, but typically you’re in either fight, flight, or freeze mode during a panic attack. You’re not thinking logically, you’re just acting on fear. Obviously he’s not going to fight, so I think it would make more sense if he was eithe…[Read more]

@freed_and_redeemed

1. I think it was pretty accurate except that he was thinking in full sentences. Typically when I’ve had an anxiety attack, my thoughts come in scattered fragments or images. Usually it’s only a couple words or a phrase on repeat or it’s just pure emotion and physical symptoms. Nothing really makes sense in the moment and m…[Read more]