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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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Kathleen replied to the topic Hey in the forum Start HERE 2 years, 7 months ago
Welcome back! It’s awesome to have you back!
I don’t know about you, but there is always this fresh sense of excitement when I get back into writing after a break.
Is there anything in particular you are excited about with getting back into writing?
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Kathleen replied to the topic All of my topics are pending… in the forum Questions and Support 2 years, 7 months ago
Yeah, sometimes the site flags stuff for no reason, but I checked it out and was able to approve your posts! If it’s still not showing up for you, just let me know.
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Kathleen started the topic Do your characters tend to be more extraverted or introverted? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 7 months ago
Do your characters tend to be more extraverted or introverted?
I’d like to say that I have a pretty good mix of both, as the contrast between characters adds nice dynamics, but after a little thought it might not be as equal as I thought.When I first started writing, most of my characters were more on the extraverted side, but since then it’s k…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic What's Your Favorite Relationship Type in Fiction? in the forum Topic of the Week 2 years, 7 months ago
Woah. I thought I had written a lot of sibling relationships, but I can honestly say you’ve beaten me.
And yeah, two friends so close they could be brothers pretty much counts as brothers in my eyes.
Since you have written many brother relationships, have you written any sister relationships in your stories? And if you…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Scars, a poem in the forum Poetry 2 years, 7 months ago
This is amazing. I love how you painted such a strong image in just a few lines.
How long have you been writing poetry for? Also, have any tips for a beginner? You know, asking for a friend lol.
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Kathleen replied to the topic Find my characters Want/Goal in the forum Characters 2 years, 8 months ago
Well, one option would be that his goal is to confess to his crush or find a way for his crush to confess to him. Depending on what kind of guy he is.
Another option would be that his goal is to get away from his father. Whether that be earning enough money to buy a place away from his home, or to run away.
He could have both…[Read more]
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