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@hybridlore @ellette-giselle @raxforge @esther-c @savannah_grace2009 @grcr @theshadow @keilah-h

The others:@power  @calyhuge  @whalekeeper   @theducktator  @elishavet-pidyon @the_lost-journal  @trailblazer  @jonas @beth-torres @euodia-vision @thearcaneaxiom @smiley  @freed_and_redeemed @loopylin @felicity  @ellette-giselle @whalekeeper

Tis Febuary. I will now start working on my outline. Not sure how long it will take. It looks like only you two plus my sister will be following this. But that is fine. Three is plenty for this stage, so I might just cap it off here anyway. I will let you know if I need any thoughts/ideas as I go. Thank you for…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

Wouldn’t it be nice if we all had identical brains? (It wouldn’t, but it would at least be practical.)

If this were the case, then we would all be writing meaningful stories about boys whose dogs and mother die. (Really meaningful)

@freed_and_redeemed   @liberty   @koshka   @elishavet-pidyon   @rae   @whalekeeper  @esther-c  @hybridlore

(tagging people who seem to like mood boards. Maybe)  @savannah_grace2009   @godlyfantasy12   @lightoverdarkness6    @mineralizedwritings     @loopylin   @keilah-h

New Character I just added into my WIP. (originally he was the be…[Read more]

@ellette-giselle

Prayer really is important. God has given us this gift, we should ask Him to help us use it.

I completely agree!!!!

I also pray about EVERYTHING…like asking Jesus to help me pick out outfits or other random things lol

@whalekeeper

I totally understand how you feel *cries*

No matter how cringy it is, sometimes it is better…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

I don’t think I’m quite the person to ask. I tend to hyperfocus on a single project and put any other story ideas to the back of my mind for later. I’ve only ever written two first drafts, and that was some time ago. So I am lacking experience in this area. (Looks like Ellette has you covered here though. @ellette-giselle, how many…[Read more]

@ellette-giselle @keilah-h @whalekeeper

I’ve done something similar once before when I worked on this, so I do have some idea of what I’m doing. (I think I’ve shown you this one before). It turned out all right, so I might eventually convert that cover idea I shared. Maybe I will make it my next drawing to protect if I have the time after I…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

my poor traumatized boy.

@whalekeeper   @loopylin

I also debated the ‘could actually kill you’ because could he actually? My sister said Rory would pop emotionally before killing anybody. (Not meaning he is weak, Ellette, just that he wouldn’t do it.)

He’s killed several times.

We don’t talk about that.

@whalekeeper

Here I come to the rescue!!!

lolololol.

Okay, so I have a process. (I was actually just explaining this to someone)

So, before I ever begin to write I pray. I write down the idea in my prayer journal and say, “Lord, here’s my idea. If you want me to write this book, give me the rest of the story” and He does.

After that,…[Read more]

@whalekeeper

I struggle with finishing too! (Or getting anywhere beyond Chapter 3 before I subside to excessive world building….)

I have found that writing out my thoughts for the scene no matter what they sound like does help me get something to work with. I can trash it later, but I will probably have a scene “frame” solidified. (Is that a…[Read more]

@koshka Hold on, I think everyone (at least the active people) needs to agree to move to the next day first. There are people role playing inside where there’s light, but no not during day yet.

@whalekeeper @elishavet-pidyon @savannah_grace2009 @esther-c

Is it alright with everyone if we move on to the next day?

I think we could fudge the…[Read more]

@koshka @ellette-giselle @whalekeeper

Do have an idea of where I may insert Rax and Ben somewhere? (Don’t worry Ellette, I’ll make sure that Rax doesn’t burnanate everything XD)

@ellette-giselle @whalekeeper

Leo

“Thank you, Leo.”

The words were soft–Leo almost didn’t hear them. He looked up from repacking the first aid kit to see Rory’s face disappear farther into his pillow. The comforter rose and fell in a deep sigh, then fell into a steady, even rhythm.

Leo smiled. Whispered a “Goodnight, God bless you,” and s…[Read more]

@ellette-giselle @koshka @whalekeeper @theshadow

And y’all, you’re able to like, give me critiques for these. I just meant I didn’t need super precise, line-by-line edits since I’m going to rewrite this stuff eventually. So if you have input, please share it.

@whalekeeper

Thanks!! So glad you like it! 😁 And hey, if you have tips, I know you’re the synesthesia expert so I would love your input (or advice) if you have any.

@loopylin

Want a picture of him? (It’s when he’s older in the actual novel that he’s in.)

@koshka  @whalekeeper

Rory

Rory curled up, letting his face disappear under the comforter. It was warm and soft. Unlike the military blankets he was used to. He wondered if this was what clouds felt like. Then he shuddered. He knew what clouds felt…[Read more]

@whalekeeper @koshka That whole “where does Dante go?” discussion was very amusing to read.

He doesn’t actually want to kill anyone, but he’s a walking disaster so the middle works, lol

@ellette-giselle

Rory totally looks like a cinnamon roll. I mean, I haven’t seen a picture of him, but he totally gives off cinnamon roll vibes

@whalekeeper @raxforge

Thanks guys!! 😊💛

Nothing like a before/after to boost your artist confidence. I like Lily best, she looks sweet.

Fr.

Thanks!! Yeah, Lily’s sweet……. she’s supposed to be a lot more jolly and energetic than i drew her, but oh well. she’s actually a crazy lil gal.