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Lol thanks for some reasons I felt like I has too get it right the first time

Honestly, it always feels that way, but it’s genuinely not true. If your first draft ISN’T terrible you have more of a problem XD Plus, terrible is kinda a vague word. It’s like with drawing! You don’t look at your first sketch and say ‘oh my…[Read more]

Oh and a great resource that may help you is ShaelinWrites on Youtube! She’s very knowledgeable and her advice is both simple enough to make sense to a beginner and complex enough that you can keep learning things from it!

Okay, so first thing. Almost every single one of the problems you’re experiencing are a side effect of having a project that’s bigger than your current skillset, and that’s a GOOD thing! It means you’re going to grow a ton through figuring it out!

I experienced these exact issues the first time I drafted a story, and…[Read more]

Thanks for replying!

If you’re plateauing then just keep rolling with it you’ll most likely iron out repetitions in editing most likely. I think that in most cases authors just find something that works and therefore fall into the trap? of unconsciously (or maybe consciously) creating and following a formula for creating wor…

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So in conclusion, writing something with a totally different voice and focus might get you back into the learning phase again.

That’s a pretty brilliant suggestion! It made me realize I might be experiencing this now because I’ve been writing from one POV for months XD I recently had just an inbetween chapter with a different POV and…[Read more]

I used to love this book series “The city of ember”, but only the first book of the series really feels, alive. That being said, it really inspired me. I think that was less the author plateauing, and more of maybe… wanting to make more money and feeling obligated to tack on an ending and more plot… instead of leaving on open…

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Not in the way you’d probably think, it’s not the dreaded writer’s block. Rather the opposite, I’m in that blissful state every writer longs for where word counts are being hit, the words are flowing, the story is taking shape, and writing is fun.

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AAAHHHFGGG I’m really sorry I haven’t responded in so long, this reply was sitting open and written in a tab on my laptop for a week and a half, I’m just now hitting send.

Lollll that’s such a mood, I’ve done that too, so often XD

Thank you, this is very true. I didn’t really realize this, but it was pointed out to me that all the mai…

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That’s super interesting! I didn’t know much about that! I’m sure it’ll turn out amazing, it sounds like you have a great plan already!

Ooohhh fun topic!

How fast do you go from daydreaming to writing? Do you daydream at all? Do you write a first draft real quick and edit afterward? Or are you on the slower side, editing as you go? Ooo, and do you have a writing ritual?

Well, I daydream a LONG time. Usually, I’m daydreaming about a plot while writing a different…[Read more]

You know…I never thought of that! XD I never thought that maybe y’all don’t celebrate the Christian holidays! Thanks!

Awesome, I’m glad I could help!

And also…I just realized that Esther’s not the only messianic one. Leon is too! (the Jewish man mentioned for Freedom’s Fire) He celebrates the Christian holidays tho…for one…

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Ahhhh thank you!!!! Oo, so cool! *reads about Ophelia* GIRL YES. They do sound similar!!! Exactly, characters like that are so fun to write. 😀

They’re just the best, they have such an interesting internal struggle with constant insecurity but also this ambitious drive! It gives them a lot of inherent agency and conflict, besides an…[Read more]

Why, thank you! Really!? GIRL…THAT’S AMAZING!!!!!

Heh…XD I’m not. XDXDXD I’m a Christian, but I am a mixture of Irish, Scottish, German, and Italian, and possibly a few others. XDXDXD

Oh that’s super cool! I actually don’t have any Jewish heritage, I’m just vaguely European, mainly German and Belgian I believe XD My parents w…[Read more]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

Ahh, well…Esther was my sister’s creation, but she was soooo good, I just HAD to put her in Out of Love…after I got permission from her, of course. 😉

It probably won’t be finished for a while (unless God intervenes…) but I’ll be sure to reach out to you and many others when it comes out! 😁&#…

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Okay okay okay, this is totally random, but… hi! *Waves awkardly*

Hello hello!! Nice to meet you! What genres do you write, what’s your current WIP about?

Unfortunately the internet ate my post and your reply before I could pet your dragon. 🙁

*pets dragon*

Ugh I hate it when that happens!

my story would be sunset colors! Or if moonlight was a color, I’d pick that lol. what color is yours?

Ooohh that’s so pretty! I can totally see that! Hmm, GB is gold and red and a little a…[Read more]

Ooo, the main characters. Well, Gillory is the heroine, and she’s an ISFP, Enneagram 3. (She’s 21 and the oldest of five kids.) She’s very ambitious and wants to be the best she can be as a seamstress and as a pianist, which translates into her being very *coughs* overly image-conscious, aware of how she’s coming across to the public, an…

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Welllllll…. Basically the same. XD I love incorporating history to my heart’s content, but not having to worry about being strictly accurate, because if I do write Historical Fiction, I want it to be very accurate.

Oh yess!!! Sometimes I see stuff in ‘historical fiction’ that really makes me cringe with inaccuracy XD

(I loa…

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I’m glad I could help! 😀

Awesome, I’m glad I could help! 😀

Hello hello! I may have an idea that could help you along!

Think Sara from A Little Princess. (1010, by the way 😍) She isn’t that flawed, until she becomes a beggar. Then her heart hardens just a bit. And that’s a good chunk into the story.

What you’re describing sounds like a flat character arc. It doesn’t mean the character arc d…[Read more]

It has been a little while since I’ve read them all, but I really used to like Alyss. From what I remember, though, her character kinda fell flat like, just over halfway through the series, so I wanna say Halt or Tug–a character around those lines.

Oh YES Alyss was so sorely neglected, she deserved SO much better!! Honestly, most of the…[Read more]

*Excitedly interrupts*

YOUR PROJECTS SOUND SO COOL!!!! Also, you have a Messianic character!!! That’s the best thing ever!! I don’t think I’ve e v e r seen one in fiction, especially that period! That’s too awesome, I’m begging you to let me read it one day!

My comic books are about my favorite human body system, THE IMMUNE SYSTEM! There are three main white blood cells who are much different than all the others (someone is to blame…) and they are the only ones who can stop that someone.

Oh my gosh that’s too cool! That’s such an awesome idea!!

I have so many comic ideas but I’m sti…

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Ha ha yup!! I just hope that doesn’t make me rush the ending too much XD IT IS!! *happy squeal*

Don’t worry about it! If it’s one thing I’ve learned is that sometimes you have to make peace with rushing your first draft XD

It’s called the #ProtectionSquad (and yeah, it’s on a lot of our tags XD) Basically, we promise to prote…

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Hiya Joy! It’s awesome to see you here!

Okay, I read through it, and I do have some things to say! Quick warning, this is all my personal opinion based on CWs I’ve read, and that have been helpful to me! I do think it’s an amazing idea that you want to include one, it’s something I really appreciate in books and more authors should…[Read more]

I could have recognized your account simply from the profile picture! Love your style, lol it’s so distinct I would know it anywhere. Great to see you here too!!! XDDD

Awww that’s an awesome compliment! Can’t wait to see you around! 😀

Oh my goodness he looks AMAZING!!! I love how you drew the hair and his expression is just so sweet and contemplative!

Oh my gosh this is so cool! I have a Modern AU of one of my novels, but it’s limited strictly to my mind, and includes whatever wild things I come up with XD Including but not limited to: My MC dyeing her hair red, wearing heelies, and befriending raccoons. It’s exclusively completely bizarre stuff, I love it a lot XD

OHMYGOSH I JUST NOW RECOGNIZED YOU!!! How did it take me reading your plot summary and Tauren’s name! XD Shame on me XD It’s so cool to meet you here though!

@elishavet-pidyon

Awww, thank you! I love it to. 😉 And, yes we do! What’s your favorite thing about writing this particular genre?

Oohh… lemme see… probably getting to make up stuff and deviate from history and explaining it as ‘it’s my world and I do what I want’ but being able to fall back on history if I don’t feel like making something u…[Read more]

(Am I allowed to say welcome, having been here for less time than you? lol)

LOll, of course! Nice to meet you!

I love the title of your story! The whole thing sounds really good.

Thank you! <3

 I totally get having your characters yelling opinions/sulking in corners, except mine just stare at the ground awkwardly refusing to…

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Hello Starshiness!

WOW your projects sound AMAZING! And so organized… I’m jealous XD

Oh, yes, I’m very organized. *Shoves shut drawers with scattered printed out drafts and jumbled files that my characters might have left their stuff in.* Such organization, much order. XD

Ooo that’s an interesting question, I’d have to say my main WI…

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Hello Anatra!

Your WIP sounds very interesting, I haven’t read as many paradoxes in a single sentence like that in a while XD

Delightful, my goal has been accomplished! Ah well yes… They really are like that. My characters put me through a lot, though I return the favor. *Sips tea reflectively*

Medieval period books are one of my f…

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*starts to brush pink glitter off* *decides it’s more fun to leave it on* YES YOU DID!!! 🥰🥰 Mostly? Ummm should I still be worried?

Don’t worry, she only breathes fire when I tell her to, so you’re safe XD

You’re welcome! *smiles* Thanks! <3 I really really want to get started on KoF but I must finish my WIP – I made mysel…

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Ohhh, that’s awesome!! Haha yes! I think doing it just for fun is a great idea because it takes the pressure off. 😉 (At least mostly, I’d hope XDD)

Oh definitely, I simply never think about the fact that anyone else will ever see it XD

Thank you!!!! Yes!! 😀 My current WIP is about a seamstress who loves piano and an ex-WWII soldier, and…

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Hi!!

My personal fanfics are probably greens and blues for my first one and black, red, orange, and green (It’s an idea where there is an alternate universe where Bowser from Super Mario finally takes over the Mushroom Kingdom 0_0)

Oh that’s so cool! That sounds like a super fun idea! Also it’s so awesome you make comics! It’s a…[Read more]

Hehe, dangerous questions.  Never know when I might stop.

Lol, it’s practically a requirement for being a writer XD

I have six protagonists throughout the books, two per book. But for the first I have Zlatan and Vulkasin, twin wolf brothers. Zlatan is of a quiet, pensive older brother who gets a lot of trouble he didn’t ask for. Vu…

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YES! *high-fives back* Aww, thank you! But just know this…when I get started on Marvel, it takes a lot to get me to stop. 😂

Loll don’t worry I’m like that with a LOT of topics XD

(Aww, you’re fine girl! I used to not be a fan of Marvel until I finally watched Captain America, and then I was hooked. 🤣)

Oh awesome! I think part of…[Read more]

@elishavet-pidyon

Greetings, and welcome to the Kingdom of Pen! I’m called Elishavet around here, and I also mostly write realistic medieval fantasy, and a bunch of random stuff.

Hi Elishavet! I love your name! And yay, we write the same genre!

Your WIPs sound most intriguing, but especially your trilogy. I’m mildly partial to trilogies, bec…

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Hi Koshka! I love your profile picture, that’s an adorable cat!

Welcome to the kingdom! I’m Koshka a writer of non-magical medieval-fantasy and other stuff…a lot of other stuff.

Epic, we write the same genre! *High-fives*

Heart of Gold: white, grey, vermilion, juniper green, cold black, and molten gold.

Walls of Stone: misty blue…

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Hello hello!

Oh, where are my manners!? I am FreedomWriter76, a Christian, Homeschooled, Southern Teen girl that has a passion for spreading the light of Christ through Historical Fiction. I’m also a huge Music fan, History Nerd, and Marvel nerd, but we won’t go there

*High fives in homeschooler, music fan, and love of his…[Read more]

Oh my goodness, your WIPs sound SO interesting! Especially Gilded Blood and your dark academia murder mystery side project! Ahh, I hope I get to read them one day!

Thank you so much! I love both my projects so much, and I’m having just the best time on them! Gilded Blood is just my personal learning project, but MoS may end up being my…[Read more]

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*emerges from a dark corner* ROSE!! YOU’RE HERE!!! *tackle hugs you* *steps back from your dragon*

*Catches you in the hug, leaving pink glitter on your clothes that will probably be there the next century* QUEENIE!! I made it!! And don’t worry, it’s a friendly dragon, mostly XD

(just as a side note, y’all her trilogy *ga…

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A fellow HEMA lover!!! YES!!! What is/are your favorite weapon(s). I’m partial to a short double sided sword with a shield, or my beloved quarter staff.

Oh that’s epic!! Hmm, let me see, I’m still something of a beginner, I’ve only been training for a year, so I haven’t really gotten a chance to branch out from the basics. I’ve only w…[Read more]

I’ve been writing for two years. My current main WIP is a fantasy trilogy set…[Read more]