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Koshka replied to the topic Calling all storytellers… in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
We’ll, right now I can’t think of many actually funny stories which would make sense out of context, which is annoying as I know of many.
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Elishavet Elroi's profile was updated 4 years, 7 months ago
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 4 years, 7 months ago
Hmmm, I don’t think so? I’m sorry for being confusing. (Which I can definitely be.) I think Gail Carson Levine wrote those, and I’ve read some of her stuff (like Ella Enchanted), though not those you just mentioned. Maybe I’ll have to look into them. 🙂 (I did read one called something like The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre, so that might…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 4 years, 7 months ago
Yeah, Ella Enchanted is good.
If I ever remember the author of Ella, I’ll put it on here. There’re a bunch of different books with the title, but this particular one has a very unique twist. I mean, what other one has the stepsisters be realistic or suffer as well as Ella? Or a pet chicken that likes gossip? (Okay, don’t answer that, I…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 4 years, 7 months ago
Oh, and your idea sounds marvelous! That’s such an interesting twist, for the child to be taken, I mean. Is it all in backstory?
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Fairytale Retellings in the forum Genre-Writing 4 years, 7 months ago
Oooo! Fractured Fairy tales are super fun! I’ve only read a few, and can’t exactly give any advice, but I have a few thoughts etc.
And, hey, you said to say anything, so…
Have you ever read Ella? I know there are tons of Cinderella retelling, and Ella Enchanted is probably one of the best, but I thought I’d recommend this one.
(And…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic What come to you first? Plot or Characters? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 7 months ago
Characters.
Usually I think of a character in a setting, with a bit of their backstory. That backstory and setting then point to what may happen/ what the plot will be.
However, they don’t always communicate perfectly, so I often end up with only a vauge idea about what the plot actually is.
I used to say that all my books were…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Some questions about characters in the forum Characters 4 years, 7 months ago
This topic is phenomenal! Now I’m itching to answer those questions.
Because crazy questions are some of the best kinds there are…
A character that I don’t like but I don’t hate.
Rabadash is horrible, but also Ridiculous. For that I can despise him as a person, but enjoy him as a character. There are most likely a bunch of these,…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Characteristic Lines in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
Yes!! That would be fun.
Those are some very interesting lines. Scarlet sounds like quite the character.
Those lines are hilarious. They capture a child’s active mind so we’ll.
And please, cringy is understood. I can’t make myself read the entire three chapters from my first novel idea… And t…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 7 months ago
I hope that wasn’t confusing.
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Koshka replied to the topic Hello! in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 7 months ago
By a strong church I mean one where God can move unhindered, the people are unified as the body of Christ, and the pastor preaches the Word and the congregation backs him.
We do actively worship if that’s what you mean. We dance before the LORD in praise, but nothing such as Jewish ring dancing or stuff like that.
My favorite…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic I'm giving you permission to rant about your WIP in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
Ah yes, Wentworth’s letter. That scene (besides Louisa’s fall) is probably one of my favorite in the book. And I usually don’t enjoy romance books…
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Developing A New Story Idea! (Help? XD) in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
I hoped they’d be good questions. 😉
That makes sense. I like how it’s the talents/characteristics of animals. The way you explained it sounds like there’s a moral hidden in it…. now I’m even more curious. 🙂
Good literature is great for inspiration, and in all honesty, Artham inspired the super protective Mountain Guardian…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic This is Koshka, and these are her books in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 8 months ago
Hmm, well, those activity things didn’t worked for me, so I tagged you here. (Sharing images on here is troublesome for me too)
Ooo, I can’t wait to see it!
Here’s a link to my email;If this works.
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Developing A New Story Idea! (Help? XD) in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Wow. That sounds like some story idea!
I can’t say that I’m very great at planning out/development, even though it is one of my favorite parts. But…
I love your idea for the protagonist. What is his knee-jerk reaction to learning about his capabilities? Does he realize he is rebellious? Why does he want to lead? Is he actually…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Seems I'm here in the forum Start HERE 4 years, 8 months ago
I think this is my latest reply on record. 😬 Sorry. I have excuses, but let’s not make this reply any more delayed.
To the reply…
G. K. Chesterton’s essays are pretty good, and I’d definitely recommend them. You know his style if writing from The Man Who Was Thursday (our father read part of that to my siblings and I years…[Read more]
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic My Website is Up and Functional! in the forum Publishing & Platform 4 years, 8 months ago
Welcome!
Oh dear. XD I was referring to my astounding ability to run myself into corners on blogs/websites from which not even the back button can save me. XD
I didn’t get lost in yours, so that was greatly appreciated. 🙂
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Poem For My Book Draft! in the forum Poetry Critiques 4 years, 8 months ago
Ok, that makes a lot of sense (I was not a little suspicious.). It’s beautiful, especially the ending.
Meter is often tricky, but you worked it in so well. Have fun with it!
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Elishavet Elroi replied to the topic Poem For My Book Draft! in the forum Poetry Critiques 4 years, 8 months ago
OoooOooOoo, I like it! It sounds so ominously absurd, if that makes sense. (The phrases “clown” and “spotlight” aren’t exactly expected) It reminds me of a character from a play my sister and I started to write (now we realize it’s more of a novel and less of a play, but oh well. XD) who says some profound things in a very cryptic…[Read more]
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Koshka replied to the topic Wingfeather Saga in the forum Book Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
I suppose Natalia is sort of that entire known world, but for some reason it seemed to me more like a kingdom in a wild, unknown land.
I wonder if there’s a thing on here for Antagonist development. Or maybe we should start a new one.
Uniqueness… That may turn out to be a struggle, especially as I’m not entirely…[Read more]
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