Mallory O'Bier

Well, I hope that in your case, @hannah-c , more risk equals more reward! 🙂

I’m glad I went with fantasy because my understanding of it is better, and I can really pull from my imagination. While there is still some research involved, I don’t have to worry overmuch about being “realistic” or “true to the times.”

I know my brother will love to…[Read more]

I haven’t read the whole book yet, @sarah-h , but that’s kinda what I was thinking. In my experience, the scariest, most troubling things to a child are the things they can’t understand, not so much the things we would label “scary.”

Not so much harrowing perhaps, but kinda confusing. You’re right though, the style of writing helps.

Good point about Animal Farm, @kate-flournoy ! 🙂

Sometimes, I guess less is more, but sometimes it really is the other way round. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was hardly a simple series, being full of details, and dimension. However, his…[Read more]

Not so much harrowing perhaps, but kinda confusing. You’re right though, the style of writing helps.

Good point about Animal Farm, @kate-flournoy ! 🙂

Sometimes, I guess less is more, but sometimes it really is the other way round. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was hardly a simple series, being full of details, and dimension. However, his…[Read more]

Not so much harrowing perhaps, but kinda confusing. You’re right though, the style of writing helps.

Good point about Animal Farm, @kate-flournoy ! 🙂

Sometimes, I guess less is more, but sometimes it really is the other way round. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings was hardly a simple series, being full of details, and dimension. However, his…[Read more]

That’s great, @hannah-c ! 🙂

No, actually it’s fantasy, but I do like to base some of my fantasy on historical events. I have one or two ideas for historical fiction stories, but there’s (generally speaking) a lot more research involved with that genre, so I’m saving those ideas for later down the road when I have developed my writing style and…[Read more]

Does anyone else here think that “Animal Farm” would be a bit too disturbing for small children? If I had read it, or had it read to me, when very small, well … I can imagine nightmares about my animals chasing me … I can imagine myself overthinking every bit of their care and loading them with treats and backrubs. 😉

I’m finishing up for now, @hope . 🙂

I developed my cast of characters a bit, and found some useful stuff. Preparing to write a novel (as it turns out) is actually pretty fun, even for a disorganized person like me, so I can’t wait to get back to it … maybe sometime tonight.

It was fun writing with you too, @rolena-hatfield. I’m glad you…[Read more]

I’m finishing up for now, @hope . 🙂

I developed my cast of characters a bit, and found some useful stuff. Preparing to write a novel is actually pretty fun, even for a disorganized person like me, so I can’t wait to get back to it … maybe sometime tonight.

It was fun writing with you too, @rolena-hatfield. I’m glad you were feeling…[Read more]

I’m finishing up for now, @hope . 🙂

I got developed my cast of characters a bit, and found some useful stuff. Preparing to write a novel is actually pretty fun, even for a disorganized person like me, so I can’t wait to get back to it … maybe sometime tonight.

It was fun writing with you too, @rolena-hatfield. I’m glad you were feeling…[Read more]

I’m taking a break before going at it for about 15 more minutes. I had forgotten what a cache of notes I’ve collected! At least I’ve managed to get some of the characterization organized. 🙂

Good for you @daeus ! I finally figured out what the main goal of my novel was a few days ago. I’m still not one hundred percent sure I’ve chosen the…[Read more]

I just started, so y’all are welcome to join me, @daeus , @rolena-hatfield .

Yeah, @hannah-krynicki , we’re spoiled aren’t we? 😉

Sure, @rolena-hatfield . 🙂 Outlining is cool, that is sort what I’m doing anyway. How much time do you want to shoot for? I’m cool with as little as 30 min., and I could do an hour tops. (Because it’s close to dinner:)

Awesome, @daeus , you can join us! 🙂

Sure, @rolena-hatfield . 🙂 Outlining is cool, that is sort what I’m doing anyway. How much time do you want to shoot for? I’m cool with as little as 30 min., and I could do an hour tops. (Because it’s close to dinner:)

Yay! @hannah-krynicki , I was beginning to think I was the only one. 🙂 Automatic saving is super, isn’t it?

Anybody want to write with me? I’m preparing and organizing and studying my notes, taking notes, researching, planning, etc., for the novel I’m going to start writing in a few days. So, a little writing, but mostly planning for an hour max.

Oh, and sketching characters … somewhat literally. (I have a dragon whose form is still vague in my…[Read more]

Anybody want to write with me? I’m preparing and organizing and studying my notes, taking notes, researching, planning, etc., for the novel I’m going to start writing in a few days. So, a little writing, but mostly planning for an hour max.

Anybody want to write with me? I’m preparing and organizing and studying my notes, taking notes, researching, planning, etc., for the novel I’m going to start writing soon. So, a little writing, but mostly planning for an hour max.