@trahia-the-minstrel @elanor @writerlexi1216 @kathleenramm @abigail-m @faith-q @not-so-secret-secret-assassin @nova21 @ariel-f @nanisnook @scripter-of-kingdoms @lewilliams @ribbonash @imwritehere1920 @beth-darlene @lydia-s @buildsbygideon @relia @iluvhim18 @jodi-maile @daisy-torres @godlyfantasy12 @jenwriter17 @lucy @m…[Read more]

The premise I have so far (for the first book anyway, I might make it a series):

Torrent Starcatcher has had a hard life.

She was born into a universe in turmoil; the violent dictator Indy has been in control since before…

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I’m glad the conversation was a blessing!

Thank you! I really appreciate that. ^-^

Exactly.

I think I would agree with that. It can definitely be helpful to consider age when deciding what to include or not, what tone to go with or avoid, etc. as you’re thinking through a new idea.

I can see younger teens avoiding the YA section.…[Read more]

It sounds like you have a good understanding of where lines need to be drawn in your own fiction! That’s an important understanding to have, and I’m glad you’re holding to that. 🙂

I was actually thinking about Calligraphy Guild (among other things) for parts of this conversation. XD The primary main character and her love interest…[Read more]

No, I actually completely agree with you on content levels. That’s something I’m quite passionate about; explicit adult content (of any level of description; I do think such topics can be alluded to for edifying ends) should not be put in the YA section. It’s a stumbling block and it’s inappropriate. But I don’t think that more mature…[Read more]

I’ll tag more people who might like to see it: @issawriter7 @writerlexi1216 @imwritehere1920 @joy-caroline @ribbonash @devastate-lasting @faith-q

@kathleenramm

@abigail-m

@faith-q

@not-so-secret-secret-assassin

@nova21

@ariel-f

@nanisnook

@scripter-of-kingdoms @lewilliams @ribbonash @imwritehere1920 @beth-darlene@lydia-s @buildsbygideon @devastate-lasting @relia @iluvhim18 @jodi-maile@daisy-torres @godlyfantasy12 @jenwriter17 @lucy @millennium…[Read more]

would not be opposed…

(Lol)

@ribbonash

Lol, that’s fine. I only started liking Percy Jackson around the third or fifth book. I think I really enjoyed it because it was me, a little sheltered homeschooler, reading a book I chose to for myself.

@kathleenramm

So I…[Read more]

I’ll definitely will be checking those out!

@ribbonash

That’s so interesting! 1st person POV has always been my favorite and still is, haha. What books changed your mind on first person POV?

@anatra23

Yeah, I had the exact same experience with books I had to read that were part of a school curriculum. Still to this day they…[Read more]

did you say… Percy Jackson?

OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS

I love Percy Jackson. So, you’ve read the first series, yes, but have you read HoO? Or KC? Or MC? And, dare I ask, have you read *shutters* Trials of Apollo?

Heroes of Olympus and PJO have to be my favorites out of the whole thing. Despite the flaws, and the infamous Gary Sue…[Read more]

I think Percy Jackson, as well as some modern setting/historical fiction books by James Scott Bell, really helped tip the scales for my appreciation of books set in those time periods. I also started taking history classes at my college, because I thought learning about history would give me more ideas for stories. Because of that…[Read more]

I was so particular about the things I read. I would only ever read fantasy, comic books, and I loved little stories like Aesop’s Fables. But it was only until I was like, twelve when I gave other books a chance.

I strongly disliked historical fiction, poetry, classics(with the exception of Laura Ingalls Wilder), especially…[Read more]

It’s really nice to meet you to

1. I’ve recently started reading fantasy and I love the magic systems. And I plan for there to be a magic system in my own story. But it’s disguised as a science competition so maybe there is a little sci-fi twist in there to!

2. I would like to write some short stories and other stuff (maybe…[Read more]

@ribbonash @gracie-j @joy-caroline @jenwriter17

Ooo, that sounds really cool. The vibe sounds like something I’d definitely be into.

Did you have any favorite characters in the book?

@seekjustice

Animal behaviour books? Is there a reason, or do you just like to learn about animals? I’m intrigued haha. XD

Oof. Yeah, pretty much every story hinges on the characters. If I don’t…[Read more]

I have not read any of those except for Deltora Quest, of which I have all the books plus one extra! And true I did not say a number!! 😉

That’s wonderful how you pursued writing the story that God wanted you to do. It could even be that God lessened your passion for writing so you would focus on writing the story that really mattered to him. It could be so easy to forget about it and let it go, but it’s so cool that you went through with it.

I think God has recently…[Read more]

Hi Ribbon Ash also known as Miranda!

Your WIP sounds really awesome! My top five fav books are:

1. The Endling by Katherine Applegate is tied with The Hobbit by Tolkein

2. tied with first

3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

4.The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi

5. The Harry Potter series by J.K.Rowling

My fav magic…[Read more]

1. I stick with natural names…

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@writerlexi1216 @kathleenramm @abigail-m @faith-q @not-so-secret-secret-assassin @nova21 @ariel-f @keilah-h @nanisnook @scripter-of-kingdoms @lewilliams @ribbonash @imwritehere1920 @beth-darlene @lydia-s @buildsbygideon @devastate-lasting @reli…[Read more]

1. Introduce yourself one at a time

2.  The “lol”s must come naturally. So you know what that means….

3. WAIT FOR THEM TO INTRODUCE THEMSELVES FIRST!!!! It’s a surprise party after all

@e-k-seaver @devastate-lasting @nova21 @ribbonash @lydia-s  @issawriter7 @daisy-torres @sparksaraabbott11 @abigail-m @mkfairygirl  @elfwing [Read more]

Just give me a description, (photo reference would be appreciated if you have any,) and I’d love…[Read more]

In this forum topic we shall plan an epic surprise party for the next human who joins the forum.

For this party, I have three points.

FIRST: GIFTS AND FOOD

I shall bring le fruit bowl and party poppers. My gift for the newcomer will be a funny joke.

Reply with what you…[Read more]

In this forum topic we shall plan an epic surprise party for the next human who joins the forum.

For this party, I have three points.

FIRST: GIFTS AND FOOD

I shall bring le fruit bowl and party poppers. My gift for the newcomer will be a funny joke.

Reply with what you…[Read more]

I’m happy I’m not the only broken record on here. You just like what you like you know? XD

I don’t think I’ve heard of the Casson Family series before, but from the little you said about it, it sounds really interesting. Do you have a favorite book and character from the series?

@kayleigh-idea @ribbonash

I’ve yet to read Six of…[Read more]

I just found out Amazon Kindle is coming out with a reading program similar to Radish or Wattpad called “Kindle Villa”, where you can get paid for readers reading your novels.

That being said, does anyone have anything they’d like to share about it? (Questions are welcome too!)

@gracie-j @devastate-lasting @nova21 @joy-caroline…[Read more]

I going to be doing a short (or however long it takes me to reach my word-count goal) writing sprint if any of y’all want to join. 🙂

As much as I love complex backstories, I totally understand what you mean by big-bad-powerful villains. They feel so strong and powerful like if they say they rule the world, you’d believe it.

Because they are so much more memorable. And it forces the protagonist to grow and become stronger to defeat them.

@ribbonash

I love what…[Read more]

Night had decended upon the land, tucking her starry blanket over the sky and misting the fragrant, fresh scent of flowers and wild grass into the air.

Kathleen lay on the thick prairie grass, her bonnet temporarily discarded by her side as she stared up into the gentle folds of midnight sky. Her shoulders burned terribly from hours spent…

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Adding some peoples… (also this might go through twice…)

@joy-caroline @devastate-lasting @nova21 @ribbonash [Read more]

@ribbonash You’re welcome, girl!!!<3

@ribbonash @imwritehere1920 @nanisnook @keilah-h @scripter-of-kingdoms @lewilliams @beth-darlene @nova21 @morgan

@jenwriter17 Thanks so much! Those articles helped a lot. I definitely tell myself those lies on a regular basis, and it helps to know that someone else struggles with them too.

@gracie-j Thank you!! Reading my favorite thing that I’ve wri…[Read more]

@joy-caroline @devastate-lasting @nova21 @joy-caroline @devastate-lasting @nova21 @ribbonash @gracie-j@lydia-s @lewilliams @scripter-of-kingdoms @issawriter7 @daisy-torres@sparksaraabbott11 @abigail-m@keilah-h @mkfairygirl @iluvhim18@ariel-f @elanor @jodi-maile @beth-darlene @hallie-jean @cathrynv@elfwing

And no cheating!

I know it’s tempting to quickly write an eloquent sentence before participating but DON’T! Be 100% honest and post the very last sentence you wrote. (Unless there is anything inappropriate of course).

Okay, I’m going to tag some…[Read more]

Yeah, I feel like there are so many characters that don’t feel human. Characters that feel like puppets, cold and empty; being strung along to advance the plot.

How am I suppose to care about those characters? And if I don’t care about them, than why should I care about what happens to them or what they do?

And like you said, I…[Read more]

Anybody feel like sprinting? I’m starting at :30 and we’ll see how far I get! :’)

@writerlexi1216 @issawriter7 @scrip…[Read more]