Jenna Terese

@gracie-j

Well, it all began in 2013. During a vacation, my older sister (who was the most into writing back then) suggested that we all write a story together. The name? Fighting Toucan Island. Though, it was about as cliche a story you can get. I was only nine, my older sister was twelve, my younger brothers were seven and five. Honestly, I…[Read more]

@r-m-archer

Can I just say that I absolutely love the name Tora! It’s actually my dog’s name and I think it’s so cool. Sorry, just had to get that in there 😀 😀 😀

@kathleenramm

I honestly think my biggest struggle with writing is balancing it with the rest of my life. I have a very all-or-nothing personality and I can go for months without…[Read more]

@e-k-seaver

Woah. This looks incredible! How long have you been designing book covers?

@gracie-j

Being able to write with my siblings is one of the best gifts that God has given me. There’s rarely a day that goes by without me thanking God for it in my prayers. XD

But that being said, there are a couple of cons… the first that comes to my head is when there’s a disagreement. When you write on your own, you get the final say in…[Read more]

@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]

@gracie-j

Chapter 27 and a wedding, huh?  Does that mean it’s almost finished?

What’s the premise? (I’m assuming his-fic is the genre? 😉 )

So, are you looking for a full orchestra or an ensemble, or a harpsichord or what?  I personally do not find harpsichords soothing, but everyone has their tastes. 😛

@gracie-j

I’m attempting to do some outlining.

I don’t like outlining. 😛

What are you working on?

@seekjustice @gracie-j

Hey there!  Are either of you still around?

Anyone around? I’m just working on some blog posts 😀

@gracie-j @jenwriter17 @rochellaine @valtmy @alia

@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]

This looks like so much fun, unfortunately I’ve temporarily misplaced the USB with my first novel on it. I’m actually quite proud of my first novel, cringey and cliche though it may be. I’ll look for my USB and see if I can find it though!

@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]

@leon-fleming

XD! This is such a great idea. I have to concur with someone up there somewhere, though, in that my first drafts and inspo and everything was all on paper (notebooks), so that’d be a little odd. Thoughts? XP Love all of this, though, and I wish I had the time to go through and read all of them! 🙂

@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]

@kathleenramm

I have a sort of recurring quirk that in any book where its appropriate (ie, historically or culturally accurate) I have a character that drinks black coffee. I know absolutely no one who drinks black coffee in real life, but I just noticed one day that I did it heaps and now it’s an inside joke for me.

Also a have a lot of…[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]