Bethany

Well, I’m currently outlining a fanfic inspired by the lore of the album Trench…

I only listen to music that I could imagine some kind of storyline to.

I did write a short story inspired by a song, but it’s stupid so I won’t go into detail about it.

@trahia-the-minstrel

Personally, I wouldn’t mind spending 3 years doing an online program. That’s probably just my personality and circumstances, but I think if you’re able to work during the program that would good life experience. Cook your own food, manage your finances, do your laundry if you’re not already. In my mind, that kind of stuff is…[Read more]

@trahia-the-minstrel

Hello there! Like everyone else here, no, I have not done the Author Conservatory. HOWEVER, I do know and know of a several people who are doing it.

I highly recommend just taking the leap and filling out an application. You have no obligation to join the program after applying and you get a free 45 min. Zoom consultation…[Read more]

@seekjustice

Oh yes Pollyanna! That was one of the first novels I read, and I enjoyed it then, but I haven’t read it since. I have a hunch my feelings toward it now would be quite different.

I haven’t read Elsie Dinsmore, but I’ve heard enough about it that I know I’d only read it for laughs. Or if I want to pull all my hair out. Probably the latter.

@kathleenramm

The Boxcar Children for me. I loved those books when I was younger, but now I can see how cheesy and simplistic they are. The characters are super perfect and bland.

I did read a hilarious Goodreads review for one of them though.

@faith-q

Regarding the government question, I think I’m agreeing with everyone so far. We should obey the government as far as we’re able–that is, so long as the government is not demanding we do something that violates God’s law.

Other times when one might want to disobey the government I think come down to Christian liberty. For example, the…[Read more]

@devastate-lasting

Thanks Linyang! I’m interested in fantasy and slice-of-life–just stuff that doesn’t have the main plot revolve around romance (I don’t enjoy that in any medium lol).

What’s the mature content in those last manga? (I’m 18 truth be told, but I don’t enjoy gory violence or explicit stuff)

@e-p-writes

Hey! I’m Bethany and I’m just popping into say that your WIPs sound awesome, especially that little mermaid one! I also am working on a sort of reverse chosen one story.

I’ve read the Hunger Games trilogy and saw the first movie. I thought the movie was well-done and I’m glad most of the violence was off-screen ’cause I’m squeamish XD

@kathleenramm

Did you write that Waffle House story? Because if you did, I’d love to read it! It sounds so perfectly creepy.

I get most of my story ideas when I’m reading or just from thinking of concepts I want to try out/mess with. But just the other day I got the very faintest inkling of an idea when I was discussing birthdays with my friend…[Read more]

@kathleenramm

Echoing what Trahia said, I thought you were supposed to use alternatives for ‘said’ whenever you could. School really screws us over telling us we can’t use ‘said’!

Other than that, I can’t really think of anything else. When I first started writing, I had never seen books that had explicit multiple perspectives (like the kind…[Read more]

Hmm, I don’t think any books I’ve read have been too strange. But I guess I’ll go with Motel of the Mysteries by David Macaulay. This is book is by the same guy who wrote The Way Things Work and those books about how pyramids and castles were designed that if you were homeschooled, you probably had to read. Anyways, Motel of the Mysteries  takes…[Read more]

@kathleenramm

Ok, I hope I don’t make too many enemies from this, but I did not enjoy A Wrinkle in Time. I had such high hopes for that book. I thought it was going to be a cool sci-fi adventure story. Maybe it is to some people, but it wasn’t to me. So if I was rewriting (which I honestly kind of want to do), I’d make Meg way less whiny and…[Read more]

@elfwing

Yep, I’m an ancient history nerd too! I’m excited to see what you’re gonna do with your website. If it’s okay, can I give you a little formatting suggestion? On the blog posts, you indent your paragraphs instead of leaving a space between them. On most websites I see spaces between the paragraphs because it makes them easier to read. I…[Read more]

@anatra23

I like that quote–and that the poem made you think!

@kathleenramm

I’m glad you relate to this poem! While I didn’t write it about a situation like you’re describing, I think it’s cool that it has a few different interpretations. In fact, everyone I have shown it to has thought it meant what you’re describing. So maybe I’m good at…[Read more]

I write because I have mental images, concepts, and plotlines I need to get out on paper. I don’t really write for anyone besides me, but it would be awesome if I could publish some books one day. I write the kinds of stories I want to read.

@scripter-of-kingdoms

I didn’t make up the word “quintessence”–I’m pretty sure the Greeks did. It’s where we get the word “quintessential”.

I want to know more about this WIP too. If you find any new information on it, please let me know XD

@kathleenramm

Yep, ancient history is so cool! Most of my fantasy cultures are based on ancient or classical cultures. I just like the aesthetics better than any other time period.

Ooh, hmm, I get ideas from history all the time. Mostly it’s an interesting person I’d love to base a character off of, or some cultural or worldview conflict I could…[Read more]