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@perfectfifths Ah; I see. Yeah, I would probably fit it into the positive arc then. Here’s a question to consider that you may find helpful: if you were going to go through and revise Sutcliffe’s book, how would you change the story/the protagonist’s character arc to make the story more enjoyable to you? I find that when I do this with books I…[Read more]

@Emerald-Flyer Welcome to the site! You’ll find a lot of fellow fantasy writers here. 🙂 who are your favorite authors?

Welcome to the site @aislinn-mollisong! You came in at the perfect time since we’ll be publishing a lot of fantasy articles next month. 🙂 Who are your favorite fantasy authors?

@perfectfifths Oh–I may have read that book myself a long time ago! I forget, but I know I’ve read a fair number of Sutcliffe’s works. Whether or not its a complex arc depends on how long it takes. If the initial negative arc is just a couple initial chapters or a prologue or something, I would probably say it doesn’t count since that’s just part…[Read more]

@perfectfifths So just to clarify, currently the midpoint represents a backsliding for Amrei? Backsliding can be a very effective tactic to take; however, generally that kind of moment like you’re describing happens better at the third plot point (I get into that in lesson nine on weaving theme into your story structure). I’d recommend choosing a…[Read more]

Welcome to the site @jessi-rae! Glad you found us. 🙂 What’s the premise of the dystopian novel you’re writing?

@LifeofKatie @Kate-Flournoy YESSSSS, I’VE ALWAYS WANTED A TWIN!! 😛
Zikers, seriously though, that’s so funny. Great minds…have similar taste in profile pics…? XD

And Katie, you’re ENFP? Awesoommmeeee.

@that_writer_girl_99 @winter-rose Oh, yes. Praying for you guys. <3

@seekjustice

Divine Comedy is in a tier unto itself in my book, but be aware that it takes a couple readings to fully get the book. I recommend Anthony Esolen’s translation of the work. After that, my Romantic/Realist triad of novels I like to recommend are Crime & Punishment, Pride & Prejudice, and Frankenstein.

@CK4always Welcome to the Kingdom!! I’m a leetle bit late but better late than never, right? 😛
Seriously though, welcome. 🙂 Hope to see you around!

@Emily Yay! Once you have that outline done, things get a good bit easier. (Or so I’ve heard. I haven’t finished the one for my WIP yet so I’m not speaking from experience. 😛 )

Hmmm, tough decision. I think it really depends on what your theme is for the story. Which ending serves to drive your message home the best?

But strictly from a…[Read more]

Yeah, I always picture Tolkien elves whenever anyone mentions elves. Tall, pointy ears. But I do agree with Kate that their appearance should probably reflect their culture a bit. For instance, I don’t think a mischievous, lazy-summer-days kinda culture fits well with Tolkien’s “version” which is more along the line of regal, wise, and aloof yet…[Read more]

@Emily Oh, thanks!! <3 <3

Had any breakthroughs with you lighthouse story?

Welcome to the site @CK4always! Glad you found us. 🙂 What areas are you looking to grow the most in writing?

@Emily XD No problem!

Ergh, that sounded like a perfect one for me to try, Hope! Unfortunately, I have my PSAT that week. *sour face*

@Emily Zikers, I am late, late, late. So sorry. XD
And it seems that @SeekJustice and @that_writer_girl_99 have already said everything. XD Oi.

I will add to what SeekJustice mentioned about pursuing a theme/message that means something to you cuz here’s the thing: if you’re bored/not interested/ not connecting with your story, readers are going…[Read more]