NatalieMarie

*Can’t remember if there was a new quote given so gives one herself*

“Are you a ghost?”
“No. Are you?”

Could be slightly off, but that’s how I remember it. It’s been years since I’ve seen this movie. 🙂

@ingridrd It sounds like a good story! The one thing I’d recommend is cutting. 😉

It doesn’t need to sound like this, but this is to get your gears turning and point out what I think isn’t necessary. Remember, the point of a synopsis is not to explain a story, it is to sell the story. Information is only important when it is necessary. The only…[Read more]

Thanks, @lady-iliara 😀

Wow, it’s been a while since I hung out here in the Lounge.  Today I’ve been thinking about target audiences.  How do writers decide what their target audience is?  How important is it?  If anyone is hanging around and cares to answer or add some thoughts, I’d appreciate the insight.  No need for much seriousness.  Not much serious writing happe…[Read more]

Lazy reader finally gets around to reading sequel. Reads Part 1. Runs off to get ice cream. Returns with Sparkling Apple Cider Float. Continues reading…finishes Float. Decides it is the best thing she’s ever tried in her entire life. Keeps reading…until the part about soy ice cream. Agrees, but is relieved that coconut milk ice cream is not…[Read more]

@Ethryndal *grins* And that is an encouraging thought.

*revives you*

That makes sense. And I kindly forgive your grammar. *benevolent flourish*

This story is going to be so epic.

Hey, @rachelle! Haven’t seen you around in a long time.

@winter-rose Thanks. 😀

@supermonkey42

I hope you don’t mind free publicity

*crickets* *crickets* What kind of question is that? 😛

Seriously, thanks though. It means a lot to hear you liked the characters because I struggled through a big characterization problem shortly before I wrote this story.

I reached 50,085 on day 27. I did not write yesterday, but I plan on continuing this story (I’d better, I’ve put a lot of work into it!) and trying to write every day again. My friend suggested a word goal for every month might help, and I think that’s a good idea, though something less ambitious than 50,000 all the time, maybe like 30,000. I’ll…[Read more]

@supermonkey42 I don’t think it would be too confusing as long as the MC doesn’t know what other characters are thinking because…that would be creepy.

@ethryndal Just thought I should add that How To Write A Sizzling Synopsis is a helpful book for writing a synopsis. You’ve probably heard me say that before, but what can I say.

@silverclaw-bonnetfolly Right here.

@lady-iliara Mmm… 😉

@supermonkey42 Thanks. I thought it had a cool classical ring to it. 😀

@shannon Oh, definitely check them out! It’s one of my favourites, especially the third book, Samara’s Peril. It’s definitely for young adults, but it is a great story, and the characters are wonderful.

@winter-rose XD Yeah, that’s one good use for them. 😉

@shannon Is it the aspect of magic that a lot of fantasy has? Because I know some Christians do have problems with that. I personally think magic is pretty cool, but it also depends what it entails, how dark it is, and who uses it and how.

But if you’re looking for fantasy to read that doesn’t have magic (or only the baddies use it) then C. S.…[Read more]

@shannon Fair enough. It can be creepy. 🙂 What about fantasy?

@Ethryndal I LOVE IT. O.o Now I have to pick which version is the best. Yay. I like the first one best, with the phrasing of all the stuff, but as you’ve already been told and are fixing, it’s too long and gives away too much information. Sooo…

I think I like the first one in your latest post best, but with these differences: keep this version…[Read more]

@Daeus WHAHOO!