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Kathleen started the topic Do you prefer simple or complex storylines? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 5 months ago
Do you prefer simple or complex storylines?
I honestly love both. I have favorite stories that are incredibly complex and other favorites that are super simple.Though when it comes to writing, I definitely prefer simple storylines. I could say the reason is because of the commonly preached principle of doing a few things really well rather than…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic You have the ability to read a book for the first time again… in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 5 months ago
Ooo, yeah. I feel like Harry Potter would be one of those series so many people would love to read for the first time again. Especially because it’s really nostalgic for a lot of people as well. It’d be kinda like reliving a piece of your childhood.
Narnia would be so fun to read for the first time again!…[Read more]
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Kathleen started the topic You have the ability to read a book for the first time again… in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 5 months ago
You have the ability to read one book for the first time again, which book would you choose? Why?
Okay, this is such a cop-out, but I genuinely don’t have an answer to this.Maybe it’s because I haven’t read enough books, or maybe it’s because I really like rereading books so reading them for the first time again hasn’t really been something I’ve…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Side Characters (FP,WS) in the forum Characters 2 years, 5 months ago
Awesome!
Well, yeah, I tend to be around quite a few people with opposing worldviews. Though it usually ends up with far more conflict and split paths than heroic character arcs that inspire the people around them, haha.
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Kathleen replied to the topic Side Characters (FP,WS) in the forum Characters 2 years, 5 months ago
I think it’s great that you have a character that displays what the end of the MC’s character arc will be, so maybe for your students it could be the opposite of that. They could be the resistance to the MC’s character arc.
They would demonstrate different world views on the theme of “changing the world for the better”, Which would…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Age Gap in the forum Characters 2 years, 6 months ago
From what I see from age gaps, I think it’s more about the stage person is at in life rather than the actual number of years. (Though, the number of years is important too)
Like a fifteen-year-old dating, a twenty-year-old is a lot different than a twenty-year-old dating a twenty-five-year-old.
One is perfectly fine, the other…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic What Makes An Allegory Impactful? in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 2 years, 6 months ago
@madelyn
I really like allegories that are subtle. Where the story alone stands strong by itself and the allegory just adds a layer of depth and core themes.Mainly because, if the story I am reading is very obviously an allegory, all I can think about is the story its an allegory of instead of the story itself, which gets in the way of me…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic About Me- a Book Reader and Writer! in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 6 months ago
I haven’t listened to much musical theater, however the scores I have heard I really enjoyed! Do you have a favorite musical?
Ah, John Williams is the guy. I don’t think I know a single person that doesn’t enjoy at least some of his work. Him, and John Powell are probably my favorite movie score composers. Do you…[Read more]
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Kathleen started the topic Have you ever written a sad ending to a story? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 6 months ago
Have you ever written a sad ending to a story? Why?
I have written quite a few bitter-sweet endings, but I have yet to write a tragic one. However the novel I’m writing now, looks to be going in that “tragic ending” direction, but I’m pretty sure it’ll end up more as a bitter-sweet ending like most of my stories.For me the ending is always…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic About Me- a Book Reader and Writer! in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 6 months ago
Hi! Welcome to KP!
I just gotta say first off that Miyanna is a really pretty name. Kinda sounds like the name of the lead female protagonist of a fantasy novel, haha.
I love music and acting as well! Particularly music, as I’ve only been in one play, but both can be so exciting despite being so different.
If you…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Have you ever written a story that took place in your hometown? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 6 months ago
You should totally try sometime, it’s really fun.
As for a twist, we made the cities post-apocalyptic. We of course did it for the story, but the post-apocalyptic vibe ended up really fitting with the cities we grew up in, particularly Cincinnati lol.
Who knew writing about a broken and corrupted version of a place you used to live…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Have you ever written a story that took place in your hometown? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 6 months ago
You should totally try sometime, it’s really fun.
As for a twist, we made the cities post-apocalyptic. We of course did it for the story, but the post-apocalyptic vibe ended up really fitting with the cities we grew up in, particularly Cincinnati lol.
Who knew writing about a broken and corrupted version of a place you used to live…[Read more]
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Kathleen started the topic Have you ever written a story that took place in your hometown? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 6 months ago
Have you ever written a story that took place in your hometown?
This is a question I am curious about because a couple of my siblings and I are currently writing a novel that takes place in the cities we grew up in, (Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dublin Ohio).And it has kinda confirmed my belief that as fun as writing about totally new places,…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Can't Reply in the forum Questions and Support 2 years, 6 months ago
Ah, your post are being marked as spam! It’s some ai imbedded in the site that tries it’s best to detect spam posts, but as you can see it doesn’t do a good job lol. I think it’s particularly unfond of posts with images which is unfortunate.
Hmmm… gonna have to see if I can fix that permanently.
Anyways, I think I got all your…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Themes! and Messages! and Plots!? OH, MY!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 6 months ago
Yes! You illustrated my point perfectly. Delving into the core of the theme (such as Good Vs Evil) through questions demonstrated throughout the book, opens up many different but related themes that expands on the original theme’s message.
Themes are really cool in that way. I really like how you explained it in your post!
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Kathleen replied to the topic Themes! and Messages! and Plots!? OH, MY!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 6 months ago
It seems like you already nailed down your theme with your description of what the book is about.
It’s ultimately a journey about finding one’s family and embracing yourself.
Found family and embracing yourself seems like the main two themes of your story.
And about your question on multiple themes, pretty much every story has mul…[Read more]
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Kathleen started the topic Thinking alone vs talking with others. Which gives you more story ideas? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 7 months ago
Thinking alone vs talking with others. Which gives you more story ideas?
I’ve gotten many story ideas by doing both, as probably most of us have, but if I had to choose one where I get more ideas, it would probably be thinking alone.It’s very close to a tie for me since I get so many story ideas from discussions both related to writing and not…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Urgent Prayer Request in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 7 months ago
I’ll be praying!
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Kathleen started the topic Has a song ever inspired a story, scene, or character? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 7 months ago
Has a song ever inspired a story, scene, or character?
This is something I’ve always wanted to do and also shocked that I haven’t done it yet as I pretty much listen to music 24/7.I think I have gotten quite a few ideas for characters, scenes, stories, and such from music, sometimes from the lyrics but often from the overall feeling the song g…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Scars, a poem in the forum Poetry 2 years, 7 months ago
A desk job has never seemed more enticing. I guess my dream of becoming a advertising street sign holder will have to die. Its a so sad, but I must do it for the arts…
But in any sense, thanks for the tips! I will definitely be using them.
As for your question about what rhymes with orange, it’s Sporange. An uncommon, but very real…[Read more]
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