Kathleen

My favorite characters from ATLA would be Toph, Zuko, and Sokka.

Sokka is so much like one of my brothers it’s freaky. Even he agrees haha.

All those episodes are amazing! Every episode in Ba Sing Se is golden.

@scripter-of-kingdoms

The movie is hilariously bad. Those earth benders had to do a full yoga routine to throw a pebble. XD

Kathleen replied to the topic What's a Genre or form of writing you used to dislike, but now enjoy? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 7 months ago

@nova21

Ooo, you just remined me to read Of Mice and Men. I’ve heard lots of good things about it.

What’s your favorite thing about Of Mice and Men?

@gracie-j

WHAT. The Grace Johnson at some point of her life did not like Historical Fiction?!?!?!

My whole life is a lie. *cries into handkerchief*

But seriously, what made you start liking…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What's a Genre or form of writing you used to dislike, but now enjoy? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 7 months ago

I was the exact same with classics. I used to think that the only reason why people liked them was because they were labeled “classic” so that somehow justified the dull writing.

But now, a lot of modern books that I’ve recently read felt so shallow, empty, and boring. And the classical books I used to roll my eyes out I now…[Read more]

Kathleen started the topic What's a Genre or form of writing you used to dislike, but now enjoy? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 7 months ago

What’s a Genre or form of writing you used to dislike, but now enjoy?
When I was younger, I really disliked poetry. I just didn’t get it. But I think the reason was because I only read cheap meaningless poetry from books in my school curriculum.

Stuff like, Dan eats pickles because they taste better than icicles.

idk something like that.

Poetry…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What was it like writing your first novel? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 7 months ago

That’s makes so much sense. Writing can be so therapeutic. I can really relate to being most motivated to write when your going through difficult time. There’s something so cathartic about taking all your jumbled thoughts and emotions and making art out of it. Some of the best stories and also songs I find comes from hard times.

It…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic If you need encouragement 🙂 in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 7 months ago

@relia

I can totally relate. Especially since I have siblings who are incredible at writing it can sometimes be really discouraging.

I loved reading all your thoughts. Writing can be really tough haha.

What has helped me the most is to not have writing well my number one goal, but instead have it be to write stories that I really care about and…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What was it like writing your first novel? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

I love revamping old stories. Because you already have the characters and the story, so you can just focus all your energy on shaping all the pieces into a really interesting story.

What are you most looking forward to redoing in that story?

Well, I mean we didn’t always get along haha. When we were younger there…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What's the most recent book you've finished? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

@writerlexi1216

Percy Jackson was my childhood! I started reading the series when I was nine and they still have a special place in my heart today. The Lighting Thief was the first book that made me like reading!

Whose your favorite character?

And what thing about the books surprised you the most?

@nanisnook

Woah! I’m so glad you liked it!…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What are the 2 (or 3) biggest stakes in your story? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

I love how each book continues and develops the stakes. So they aren’t the same old stakes or total random new ones, but developed stakes form the previous books.

And I really love the theme of selfishness in the last book and how it ties in with the stakes. It makes the characters and the story so interesting.

How long have you been…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic Just a Story Idea in the forum Short Story Critiques 3 years, 8 months ago

@power

This was so fun to read! I laughed so many times. And I love how over the top the villain is haha.

What’s the premise of the novel?

Kathleen started the topic What was it like writing your first novel? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

What was it like writing your first novel?
The very first novel I finished I wrote with my siblings. We always had trouble actually finishing a novel from front to back, because along the way we’d run into a problem that we couldn’t find a solution to that we all liked

So determined to finish our first novel we decided to do something way…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic Hey guys! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 8 months ago

Your friend has great taste. Erased was so good I watched it in two days.

Visuals in writing is so fun. It’s a challenge because you can only use words instead of actual imagery, but that somehow makes it all the better because you have to get creative with it.

My favorite part about writing is exploring different characters. Their…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic Some of my art 🙂 in the forum Art 3 years, 8 months ago

I 100% mean what I said! Your art is amazing!

Yeah, I do art too! Last year I challenged myself to draw a sketch a day for a year, so my art improved a lot last year. However this year has been it bit harder to draw since I’m trying to get my drivers license, acting in plays, plus trying to improve my YouTubing skills, oh and of course…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic Some of my art 🙂 in the forum Art 3 years, 8 months ago

My jaw literally dropped when the image loaded on my screen.

The character design is so unique and the colors and blending is gorgeous. Everything from the eyes hair and clothing is perfect.

Do you use colored pencils or pastels?

Kathleen replied to the topic Hey guys! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 8 months ago

Hey! Welcome to the forum! It’s awesome to have you here.

I’m Kathleen, and I live most of my life in fictional worlds rather than in reality. May not be the best decision, but at least I can come up with a bunch of cool story ideas. XD

I’ve heard a lot of good things about Haikyu, but haven’t watched it. As of now, probably my…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What are the 2 (or 3) biggest stakes in your story? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

@nova21

I love hearing what movies or books inspired writers to write their own stories. It’s so fun to see one person’s story inspire another story that possibly will inspire yet another person’s story. XD

It’s really cool how you were able to take all of your favorite things about stories and make them into your own story.

Have you ever…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic What are the 2 (or 3) biggest stakes in your story? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

That’s really cool how it started off as a world you wanted to escape to. It kinda makes me want to do the same.

I feel like it would be really fun, but also could be really cathartic and make an interesting story with all the freedom for imagination.

How long ago did you start making the stories?

@keilah-h

With each…[Read more]

Kathleen replied to the topic The Art of Deception BOOK TRAILER!!! in the forum Publishing & Platform 3 years, 8 months ago

@daisy-torres

So cool! This really made me want to read the book.

Kathleen replied to the topic What are the 2 (or 3) biggest stakes in your story? in the forum Topic of the Week 3 years, 8 months ago

@nova21

That sounds really interesting! The world where anyone could be insane is so cool and works so well with the MC’s desire for family. It sets up a really clear desire vs fear.

Where did you get the idea for Spirals?