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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Uhh, Hi? in the forum Fantasy 4 years ago
I LOVE making cultures. 🙂 My strategy is to mash up various characteristics of real-world cultures to make something unique. Although each culture has a specific aesthetic that I shoot for. For example, I might have a Medieval European aesthetic, but incorporate cultural elements/traditions from feudal Japan.
As a cold-blooded…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Uhh, Hi? in the forum Fantasy 4 years, 5 months ago
Welcome to the family! Worldbuilding is always a favorite topic. I have created some languages here and there, but I’m not a linguist at all. I often create a language based off a certain “sound” I want.
Do you like creating cultures? And do you base them partly off real world cultures?
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Arrows, spears, and other pointy things… in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 8 months ago
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Arrows, spears, and other pointy things… in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 8 months ago
Honestly, from what I’ve seen, it seems better to not directly describe the moves a character is doing in a fight scene, and instead focus on the emotion and feel of it. Allow me to demonstrate:
Original – “John executed a perfect overhand cut, which Xavier quickly blocked with a hanging point.”
And yes, I did just pull two…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Song for my book in the forum Poetry Critiques 6 years, 8 months ago
Well done sir. The style and feel is very reminiscent of Tolkien (in a good way). #Silmarillion
One of the highlights of my afternoon!
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic I don't know what I'm asking… in the forum Book Discussions 6 years, 9 months ago
Wow guys! Thanks for the suggestions! Keep ’em coming!
I’ve listened to Andrew Peterson’s music, and I know that he had a book series, but I haven’t gotten around to reading it yet (writer/reader goals). I read Les Miserables for school and I do have to say, it was LONG, but definitely worth it!
The Count of…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham started the topic I don't know what I'm asking… in the forum Book Discussions 6 years, 9 months ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
Any book recommendations? I’m looking for fantasy or historical fiction (or even historical nonfiction) with political intrigue, or just intrigue in general. Or maybe just some clean reads……[Read more]
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Jackson Graham started the topic Cliche? in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
The moment in some movies where one of the characters finds a secret message wrapped around an arrow (which is shot into the room)… Is it cliche?
Jackson E.…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Fantasy Medicinal Plant Names? in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
Believe it or not, it’s for a medieval fantasy in a territory similar in language to norse/viking culture.
I like Caspin root!
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Jackson Graham started the topic Fantasy Medicinal Plant Names? in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
Any names for a fake medicinal plant/root/herb?
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Arrows, spears, and other pointy things… in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
I also forgot to post this:
https://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/support-files/trueswordsman.pdf
This is a good starter ebook on German Longsword. Hopefully this helps!
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Arrows, spears, and other pointy things… in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
Yay! The topic I wanted to write about today! @daeus nailed the various types of swords (excluding some of the more strange swords, ie. Messers, Falchion, etc.).
I’ve recently gotten into HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and have done quite a bit of research for sparring with friends. I am mostly interested in German…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham started the topic The Elements of Elemental Cliche… in the forum Fantasy 6 years, 9 months ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
Do you guys think elemental powers (i.e. fire and ice powers) are cliche? And if they are, what are some reasonable alternatives?
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Stay out! in the forum Fantasy 7 years ago
@radically-surrendered, @emerald-flyer, @emily, @kballen, @josiahdeboer, @daughteroftheking, @dragon-snapper, @daeus, @lifeofkatie, @that_writer_girl_99, @kate-flournoy
Thanks for the replies! I really appreciate the help!
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Stay out! in the forum Fantasy 7 years ago
This is for fantasy.
I don’t think vikings would care whether someone put boundary markers there…
“Oh look! Red flags! We’re not allowed to raid here, men!” 🙂 Just kidding.I like the river idea!
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham started the topic Stay out! in the forum Fantasy 7 years ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
What are some ways to separate two enemy countries at the border, yet have someone accidentally cross it (or go to war)? I thought about a wall, but that’s not really original.
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham started the topic *Stereotype Alert* in the forum Characters 7 years ago
@gretald, @bluejay, @writefury, @daeus, @hannah-olsen, @mark-kamibaya, @Sarah-H, @kate-flournoy, @emma-flournoy, @dragon-snapper, @michael-stanton, @aratrea
Alright. In one of my future story ideas, there is…
A strong female character.
She belonged to a group of outcasts, and was exiled for her violent behavior and extreme independence…[Read more]
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic NaNoWriMo Out Of Season in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 1 month ago
@hanna-c
I usually do CampNaNoWriMo, which is in July. You plan the novel in June, then go all crazy and write it in July. Its a lot easier to fit into a schedule.
Jackson E. Graham
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Jackson Graham replied to the topic Political Intrigue in the forum Fantasy 7 years, 1 month ago
Wow. Government reflects the people’s worldview. Great point! Never thought about it like that before.
Also, @aratrea, @kate-flournoy, @daeus
Who do you think first created the “political intrigue fantasy” subgenre (new genre title officially coined)?
Jackson E. Graham
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