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Oh yeah. I can do that. I have an analysis book going right now.
“…a bedraggled sharp-featured wayfarer approaches, his dirty face streaked with sweat” (Jerry Jenkins The Chosen: I Have Called You By Name, 266).
Formula used:Â “a” + [condition] + [facial feature] + [apparent occupation] + [action] + “,” + [pronoun] + [unusual physical feature]
And yes, hopefully three words aren’t exactly plagiarism.
Hello Faith! Glad you like my name too!
My middle name’s Steven. So, I’m Seth Steven O. My family circle is at 9, including a brother and a sister, parents, maternal grandparents, and two aunts. Extended family is enough to start our own town from my grandmother’s side alone.
Ironically, my favorite genre is fantasy for the exact opposite reason. I love research!
I’m 19, I live in California, and while there’s a lot of places in the world I’d like to visit, there’s nowhere I’m interested in moving to permanently as of yet.
The blogs I follow are the Story Embers blog and the Jerry Jenkins blog. And the KP blog, of course. There are some other blogs I use at times, but those are the ones I check every other day or so.
@not-so-secret-secret-assassinNo worries, pal. You’re secret’s safe with me. (Though we both just put our own secrets out on the internet…backfire…)
Thank you!
Hi Godlyfantasy12!
Don’t worry about it. I’m even later. :/
Nice to meet you!
Deepest darkest secret, eh?
Well, some years back I was a not-so-secret secret agent on the NANOWRIMO forum: “Agent 00S.” 😉
Yeah, I think a novelette would be more my speed. My problem is generally coming up with too much than too little. Scaling down to short stories will be quite the challenge.
However, I love challenges! Let’s see how it goes.
As for themes, there are also some articles and a podcast episode on the Story Embers site that could help.
Thank you for your suggestions! I’m glad you like what I have so far.
I haven’t considered a theme of doubt. I’ll certainly add that as a possibility.
Yes, the theme would depend on the plot and the characters (or vice versa). The first short story is meant to be like an origin story for the main character. I suppose then the theme should be what’s central to the character, like how Spider-Man (2002) had a theme of using power with responsibility. Or Batman Begins with its theme of fear.
Since there’s not much space to cover in a short story, how could I show these themes effectively? How much plot is too much?
Ah ok. Thank you!
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@abigail-mHi Abigail! Nice to meet you!
I don’t think I have a favorite setting. It kind of depends on the story. Though with most of my initial settings, a fireplace ends up in there somewhere. XD
My favorite archetype is the jester.
I’m glad you like my novel idea. I was under the impression that it was pretty generic. (And it probably still is. Who knows? But I’ll fix it.)
I haven’t written that many short stories. The few I’ve done were mostly fairy tales with funny twists like a private eye hired to find Cinderella. Or, the wicked queen going to poison Snow White, but on the way, Snow White switches locations. Those were years ago. My last short story wasn’t all that good–a glorified fight scene really. I’m basically restarting from scratch.
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@writerlexi1216World-building’s my favorite part of the writing process, especially with the fantasy genre. It takes research to get it realistic, and that takes you into all kinds of history, culture, and even careers. I like the level of detail it allows me to add.
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@not-so-secret-secret-assassinHey Not-So-Secret Secret Assassin!
And yes, thou art conversing with a gentleman.
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@scripter-of-kingdomsHi Kads. Glad you like my name.
Is an avocado a fruit? Not sure. Isn’t everything that comes from a plant technically a fruit?
According to Webster, a smoothie’s ” a creamy beverage made of fruit blended with juice, milk, or yogurt.” Since it’s a beverage, I guess whether guacamole is a smoothie depends on if you drink it through a straw.
I’ve been writing for quite a while. I got serious about it around 2015.
My favorite show is MacGyver (the 1980’s one. I haven’t seen the latest.) MacGyver’s like a cross between a prankster, a spy, and a handyman. It’s hilarious watching the antagonists get foiled by something he put togther from seemingly unrelated objects.
A country I might want to visit is Italy. I’ve been doing research on it for my novel and it seems like an awesome place to experience for one’s self. I hope my novel does it justice.
It sounds like you have some good stories planned. I look forward to reading them someday.
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@lydia-sHey Lydia! Thanks for the welcome!
My current dream job is to be a computer programmer while writing on the side.
The only ending I can think of re-writing is C.S. Lewis’ The Last Battle, so Susan would be with the others. But then, that’d totally ruin whatever point Lewis was making with her absence.
Musicals existing? Yea. Existing in my vicinity? Nay…verily. XD
Hey everyone! Apologies for how long the reply took.
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Hey Lexi! Nice to meet you!
My favorite genre to write in is fantasy.
I’ve been making stories from an early age, and trying to write a novel since 2015.
My favorite novels are often parts of series, so I don’t re-read them often. One of my favorite series is the Wormling series by Chris Fabry. I couldn’t put the books down until I got to the end.
My favorite fictional character is Sherlock Holmes. I like how he seems to always have it together and the way he solves mysteries by careful observation. He has his flaws, his drug addiction being the most obvious; and because he is so formidable, he can also be categorized as an overpowered character, which is probably why his friend, Watson, is the narrator and arguably the protagonist.
A favorite author is Jerry B. Jenkins. He has this way of keeping the reader in suspense and carrying them from one worst case scenario to the next. I’ve been learning a lot from analyzing his style and reading his blog.
WIP Chat? Sure! I’ll take a look! Thank you!
And thanks for the coffee by the way! See you around!
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Hi Lin! Nice to meet you too!
I don’t write Wuxia (yet). It’s on a list of genres I’d like to try one day.
And no, I’m not an anime fan. 🙂 Though, I’d like to see how it’d be in written form. Would it be possible to write an anime-styled novel? Spiky hair, exaggerated expressions, etc?
I have two pet projects. My first is the classic Christian fantasy based on spiritual warfare. I’m hoping to evolve it into something more original. It’s already made significant transformation from what I had four years ago. My other is a comedy/thriller series about a superhero/detective (Green Hornet + Sherlock Holmes). For now, I’m practicing with short stories first to build my skills in order to give my projects the level I want them to have. I’m a bit of a worrywart perfectionist (a reason this reply took so long). Another writer recommends beginning with short stories as a great way to weed out “half a million clichés”–and as of now, I’m a cliché-powered story spigot.
I like Jennifer Nielsen’s Ascendance series. You can always count on a surprise, usually from the protagonist. I also like the first Pirates of the Caribbean movie. Aside from the action and the humor, I think it’s the soundtrack that sets it apart from other movies. It flows with the characters and the action of every scene, making it feel more dramatic for the viewers. The first movie sticks out because it’s the first time we meet the characters, and it’s also a stand-alone in the series. Another favorite movie is Spider-Man (2002) with its plot, its action, and its theme of responsibility central to the character. It also has the most comic-accurate characters. All together, these factors make it the best live-action Spider-Man movie (in my opinion).
Besides writing, I’m also interested in digital arts and LEGO animation.
Does pineapple belong on pizza? Absolutely! XD
Eastern fantasy is another genre I’m thinking of trying. I’m trying to see what options there are besides the traditional European medieval settings. If I were to try Eastern fantasy, what would you recommend?
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@joy-caroline
Hi JC! Nice to meet you!
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Hey Jodi! Thank you!
I think I’d go to Redwall Abbey from Brian Jacques’ series and get my hands on their recipes.
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Hey Em! Doing good!
