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Jodi Maile started the topic When you don't like the direction of your story… in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 1 month ago
Hello, everyone! I wanted to ask for some advice about a problem I have with a short story. Right now, I mostly do short stories, but this has been a big problem for me with novels as well.
So, here’s the problem: I’ll usually start a story with a clear idea of the direction it’s taking, the feeling I want the story to have. I’ll follow that…[Read more]
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Mary G started the topic 1st Chapter Critique for The Inventor’s Daughter in the forum Novel Critique Requests 3 years, 2 months ago
Hi all,
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in reading the first chapter of The Inventor’s Daughter! This is my first time asking for a critique so it’s pretty exciting! Let me know and I can share it by email. I would like it to be read before Friday afternoon if not that’s ok!
God bless!
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Mary G started the topic Advice for starting a Blog/Porfolio in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 3 months ago
Hey ya’ll,
As you can see by the title, I’m trying to start a Portfolio/Blog. I’m using Wix to host it. Does anyone have any tips or advice on making an engaging website, and what it should/shouldn’t include? Also, when you have a blog, I’ve read that you should stick to one topic, is that true?? Or can I write about anything I think people would…[Read more]
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Faith Q. started the topic Maps (creative title, I know) in the forum Fantasy 3 years, 3 months ago
Okey-doke, guys, so I’m a pantser. I started out my novel with pretty much no idea of what was going to happen when, where or to whom, and now I’m at the point (eight chapters in, actually) that I really, really need to know what my world looks like. (Kudos to all those people that know this stuff starting out, by the way.) So… how do you guys…[Read more]
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ella replied to the topic How do you continue a character arc in a series? in the forum Plotting 3 years, 3 months ago
Hey Kayleigh!! Of course! That’s a great idea, I definitely get wanting that feeling of satisfaction. 🙂
Hey Elfwing! Thanks!! Oh I totally get that!! That’s an awesome idea, thanks for the advice!
Hey Daisy! Aw, thanks!! That’s super helpful, especially the part about realizing that he can love <…[Read more]
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ella started the topic What are the 1st three things your MC says? in the forum Characters 3 years, 3 months ago
The title says it all, folks. I just thought it might be fun to compare what your character says to see if the dialogue truly matches their personality or not.
So I’ll share mine first!
MC is Dylan, who is stubborn, quiet, and strong-willed. A little self-protective. Lmk if his dialogue fits his personality.
1) “Better.” (*rolls eyes…
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ella started the topic How do you continue a character arc in a series? in the forum Plotting 3 years, 4 months ago
Hey guys! Before I tell you my problemo, I’ll fill you in on the story first. Here’s They Came At Night’s synopsis:
24 miles off the Island of Camino, a commercial airline goes down in the Pacific. Only one passenger survives.
Dylan, an orphan-turned-foster child, was living with his uncle when he got the chance of a lifetime: travel to the i… -
GodlyFantasy12 replied to the topic I'M MAKING A WEBSITE!!! YAY! in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 4 months ago
@gracie-j, @devastate-lasting, @keilah-h, @writerlexi1216, @nanisnook, @issawriter7, @mkfairygirl, @abigail-m, @jenwriter17, @lydia-s, @when-i-see-the-kingdom, @ilena-louise, @daisy-torres, @jodi-maile, @lucy, @scripter-of-kingdoms, @seekjustice, @lewilliams, @e-k-seaver, @kathleenramm, @g_c_al, @millennium, @wyn-rose, @kayleigh-idea, @not-so-secre…[Read more]
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GodlyFantasy12 started the topic Writing A Christian Fantasy-HELP in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 4 months ago
@gracie-j, @devastate-lasting, @keilah-h, @writerlexi1216, @nanisnook, @issawriter7, @mkfairygirl, @abigail-m, @jenwriter17, @lydia-s, @when-i-see-the-kingdom, @ilena-louise, @daisy-torres, @jodi-maile, @lucy, @scripter-of-kingdoms, @seekjustice, @lewilliams, @e-k-seaver, @kathleenramm, @g_c_al, @millennium, @wyn-rose, @kayleigh-idea, @not-so-secre…[Read more]
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GodlyFantasy12 replied to the topic I'M MAKING A WEBSITE!!! YAY! in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 4 months ago
@gracie-j, @devastate-lasting, @keilah-h, @writerlexi1216, @nanisnook, @issawriter7, @mkfairygirl, @abigail-m, @jenwriter17, @lydia-s, @when-i-see-the-kingdom, @ilena-louise, @daisy-torres, @jodi-maile, @lucy, @scripter-of-kingdoms, @seekjustice, @lewilliams, @e-k-seaver, @kathleenramm, @g_c_al, @millennium, @wyn-rose, @kayleigh-idea, @not-so-secre…[Read more]
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GodlyFantasy12 started the topic New Book Ideas!! in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 4 months ago
@gracie-j, @devastate-lasting, @keilah-h, @writerlexi1216, @nanisnook, @issawriter7, @mkfairygirl, @abigail-m, @jenwriter17, @lydia-s, @when-i-see-the-kingdom, @ilena-louise, @daisy-torres, @jodi-maile, @lucy, @scripter-of-kingdoms, @seekjustice, @lewilliams, @e-k-seaver, @kathleenramm, @g_c_al, @millennium, @wyn-rose, @kayleigh-idea, @not-so-secre…[Read more]
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Linyang Zhang replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 4 months ago
Those genres are all really fun! Do you usually write short stories with them or longer-length projects?
Your WIP sounds quite interesting! What stage are you at with it right now?
Vanilla ice cream is indeed supreme. As well as cheesecake.
Eyy, pineapple on pizza gang!
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Molly replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 4 months ago
Hi!
My favorite genres: historical fiction, future/dystopian, stuff like that. XD
WIP: About a guy who’s part of a caste of people changed by a sadistic government experiment.
Best deserts: Cheesecake and vanilla ice cream!
Pineapple on pizza? Yeah! 😀
Thanks for the welcome!
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Molly replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 4 months ago
Hola! Mucho gusto! Lol, the Silly Sheriff…. Basically bad guy escapes from prison, sheriff wants to evacuate the whole town, Sensible Deputy makes him not…. they get a posse together, then sheriff finds criminal hiding behind the door. That was basically the whole of it. XD
Thank you for the welcome! I’m glad to be here!
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Molly replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 4 months ago
Hi Daisy! It’s always fun to meet someone my own age. 😀 Thank you for the warm welcome! I’m glad to be here!
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GodlyFantasy12 started the topic I'M MAKING A WEBSITE!!! YAY! in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 4 months ago
@gracie-j, @devastate-lasting, @keilah-h, @writerlexi1216, @nanisnook, @issawriter7, @mkfairygirl, @abigail-m, @jenwriter17, @lydia-s, @when-i-see-the-kingdom, @ilena-louise, @daisy-torres, @jodi-maile, @lucy, @scripter-of-kingdoms, @seekjustice, @lewilliams, @e-k-seaver, @kathleenramm, @g_c_al, @millennium, @wyn-rose, @kayleigh-idea, @not-so-secre…[Read more]
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ella started the topic Help! I'm stuck on themes… 🙁 in the forum Mission, Calling & Ethics 3 years, 5 months ago
Hi KeePers! I’ve been reading over some of my old writing and I’m a little discouraged right now. It’s not that my books are unbiblical or unethical, it’s just that I’m lacking strong, foundational themes in my books recently. I’ve been trying to add them in, but they seem a little forced and/or preachy. (
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ella started the topic Writing a series where the books aren't technically related…? in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 5 months ago
Hiya Keepers!!! I hope y’all are doing amazing!!! <333 Recently, I had the idea to combine my three favorite ideas and set them in the same world in different years in the future, simply because I couldn’t decide which one I wanted to work on because I love them all so much!! 😂
But I’d love to hear some feedback… Have any of y’all written a…[Read more]
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Linyang Zhang replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 5 months ago
@molly Hi there! Lovely to meet you! I’m Linyang, though most here call me Lin. I’ve been writing for maybe 6 years now, and I enjoy crime, fantasy, and realism. What genres do you like to write?
What is your current work in progress about, if you have one? I’d love to hear more about it!
What are some of your favorite…[Read more]
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Daisy Torres replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Start HERE 3 years, 5 months ago
@molly Hey there!! I am also seventeen; I started writing at nine; writing and reading are my favorite past times; I play ukulele and harmonica; I do NOT keep bees though, that is so coool!! My uncle and grandpa do, so I know a tiny bit about them XD I’m learning Chinese and Spanish (although very little and very slowly on Spanish loll).
It’s so…[Read more]
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