@writerlexi1216
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ella replied to the topic What trope is most common in your stories? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 9 months ago
Undoubtedly, most definitely, undeniably dark and brooding love interests… 😐
They’re just so amazing, you know? And even if he isn’t the love interest, he’s probably gonna be a side character.
Also, hate-to-love romances are pretty amazing.
So ya, to some it up, romance tropes are most common in my WIPs… hehe!
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Elfwing replied to the topic What trope is most common in your stories? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 9 months ago
mine is so secret identity!!! I have at least two people in each book of my series; sometimes the same and sometimes new ones. Not intentionally
i love the chances for discovery and adding layers
“well… we’re like onions.”
“So… they smell?”
“Yes— no! We have layers! Onions have layers!
“Well cake has layers!
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Kathleen started the topic What trope is most common in your stories? in the forum Topic of the Week 4 years, 9 months ago
What’s the most common trope you use in your writing? Chosen one, love triangle, damsel in distress, old wise man, tragic backstory, secret identity, etc.
The most common trope I use in my stories is most definitely the secret identity trope. Without even realizing, I end up with three characters with secret identities in pretty much every story I…[Read more] -
Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
cool cool! I haven’t seen many Star Wars, and only two Marvel, and the last ones listed I have never heard of… they sound cool! that’s a fun idea, combining two fandoms! 🙂
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Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
don’t get me wrong, I think it’s really cool you do those!
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Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
Ahh ok. that sounds fun! what movies/books have you done fan fics on?
You know… the ready-made part is probably what makes it hard for me; I love making new things, and trying to replicate artistic works (except accents and voices) really doesn’t work for me, be it characters or drawings and paintings.
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Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
sounds cool! Good for you! I have never succeeded at fan fics, but everyone is different and I appreciate writers who can take a character and make their own fan fic and it turn out really cool. From what you’ve described here and other topics, I’d say you must have lots of fun doing them! Keep it up! 🙂
I must admit… I love doing…[Read more]
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Lin replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
@keilah-h Of course! One of my favorite books, East of Eden, is a retelling of Cain and Abel, and I love it to pieces. Your methods sound so cool! What stories do you usually choose?
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Lin replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
@kathleenramm Ah, farmer/shepherd meaning Cain and Abel, haha… I didn’t realise I was writing a retelling of the first murder until I was almost done. So…
Yes, reflective character arcs are so good with foils and things… Those always strengthen themes the best, I think.
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Daisy Torres posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
My sci-fi novel got PUBLISHED today!!!
If you wanna read the first 3 chapters of The Art of Deception for free, I’ll post a link in the comments!!!!
Thank you to all the writers on here who gave me so much help and encouragement!!! I love y’all!!!
@abigail-m @writerlexi1216 @ariel-f @elfwing @nova21 @faith-q @issawriter7 @scripter-of-kingdoms @m…[Read more]
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Kads posted an update 4 years, 9 months ago
how are we doing? @issawriter7 @mkfairygirl @kathleenramm @devastate-lasting @daisy-torres @hallie-jean @nova21 @nanisnook @abigail-m @gracie-j @writerlexi1216 @lewilliams @elfwing @e-k-seaver @faith-q @lol-sorry-if-i-forgot-anyone-i-have-a-hard-time-remembering-tags-but-please-comment-and-fill-me-in-on-how-things-are-going-with-your-life
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Terrific!!! I got the first book in my Sci-fi series published today on Amazon!!!! Thanks for asking <3 You?? @scripter-of-kingdoms
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@daisy-torres CONGRATULATIONS on publishing your sci-fi book!!!!!!!!!!!😀🎉🥳
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@mkfairygirl Awww thank youu so muchhh!!!
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@daisy-torres oh my word that’s so exciting!!!! congrats!!! what is it called? 😀 i need all the deets XDDD
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@scripter-of-kingdoms Thank youuuu!!! The Art of Deception by Daisy Torres!! You can read the first 3 chapters for free if you’d like! (I have a link, if it doesn’t get swallowed….)
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@daisy-torres oooh yes i’d LOVE that! could you please send it? 😀
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@scripter-of-kingdoms Sure thing!!! http://amzn.com/B097NSN7PY
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@daisy-torres Awesome, thank you, I’ll read it once I get the time!!!! <33333
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@scripter-of-kingdoms Aww THANK YOUU!!! That literally means sooo much to me!!!!
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@scripter-of-kingdoms
Doing great!! I’m moving out in August so that’ll be a little scary and really exciting! I’ve been writing like mad and likely getting much too addicted to it lol
How bout you?@daisy-torres wow!! Congrats!! 🙂
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@elfwing Thank youu!!
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@elfwing (sorry i never responded to your other comment on my other update oof, i’m not on here as much lately)
Oh, I’ll be praying for you!! <3 moving can be really stressful, I know. I've been good, just vibing and trying to get stuff done lol-
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Hi! All good! Thanks for the encouragement and prayer it’s greatly appreciated 🙂
Well that’s good! It’s nice to feel accomplished I”isn’t it lol
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Pretty good, slacking, though.
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@devastate-lasting lolll mood T_T
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@devastate-lasting haha biggest mood ever, my crime novel is feeling the effects of that XD
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Ah, doing good! Currently trying to get out of writers’ burnout though… *sighs*
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@writerlexi1216 aw, that sucks. 🙁 i’m kinda having burnout too. will pray <3 #burnoutbuddies
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@scripter-of-kingdoms I’m doing good. 🙂 Been writing the first draft of my spy novel for more than a month and have about 6 or 7,000 words written. (It’s a slow process. XD)
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@mkfairygirl aw, that’s awesome to hear! i’m glad it’s going well 😀 (yeah i understand, writing can be SO slow XD)
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@gracie-j Yeah, but are you r e a l l y alive, or just living? XD
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@gracie-j the blunt way you just… stated that… says you aren’t really…
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@gracie-j *cries because this is the biggest mood ever*
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@gracie-j Aww I’m sorryy, wanna hear a good joke to make you feel *more* alive? (Also for real, any time you wanna talk I’m here <3 you have my email)
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I’m doing great! I’m further along in my novel than I’ve been in any other I’ve started and I’m still going strong… granted, I’m only 16,000-ish words into it, but still… All glory be to God! How’s life in your corner of the globe?
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@faith-q aw, that’s great!! i’m SUPER happy to hear that!! yes and amen. <3 things are going along well! i've got a lot on my plate writing-wise at the moment, but i'm trying to take things slow and actually do some plotting + expansion of my series. thanks for asking! 🙂
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@scripter-of-kingdoms Life is pretty swell at the moment! I’m busy fighting off the urge to rewatch the entirety of Loki at the moment, but that’s just life. 😛 How about you? How’s writing? How’s life? It’s good to talk to you!
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@lewilliams LOL that’s good to hear! are you super into marvel? (at least i’m 70% sure loki is marvel LOL) i’m good! my life and writing are basically the same thing at the moment. XD i’ve realised that i have quite a bit of burnout from finishing my first novel last month, and i’m currently working on another WIP… i was trying to do it for…[Read more]
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@scripter-of-kingdoms Heh, you could say that 😛 Yeah, I was referring to the Loki TV show on Disney+ (which yes, you are correct–it is Marvel), which has quickly become one of my favorite shows ever. But I’ll leave fangirling for another day 😛 I’m sorry you’re dealing with burnout! That’s never fun, but I promise it does get better <3 That's a…[Read more]
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@lewilliams Oh, fun! My dad’s been binge-watching that show, LOL. Aw, thank you for the encouragement!! Yeah, I agree with that – I’m gonna try to do more on the plotting side of things until I feel I’m ready to write again. 🙂 AND THANK YOU!!!!! Awww, confetti! YAY! *scoops it up in handfuls* Haha, I’m ambitious. XD Yep, Bren’s in that series!…[Read more]
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Oops I accidentally deleted my message! I basically said I hope you pass your driver’s test, when is it, I’m gad you’re good, and I’ll be back with a good joke book soon XD
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Person A: Why did the cow jump over the moon?
Person B: Idk why?
Person A: Because the milkmaid had cold hands-
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pfft… that is true… but i couldn’t come up with such a great person all on my own 😉
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Kads that was smoooth XDD
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@daisy-torres LOL thank you. 😉
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@gracie-j Ooof okay I see. That’s rough. I’m doing the parent-taught course, where my parents just let me drive and tutor me as I go, and when I’m done and they confirm I’m a decent driver, I take an official test.
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I’m doing good! Finally getting into a writing routine, (about time… XD ). Anyhow, how about you?
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@abigail-m Oh, that’s good to hear! How are Meija and Filip doing? 😛 I’m doing… okay-ish, I’ve been burned out lately, what with finishing my first novel, so am trying to do some plotting for my next WIP. 🙂 Hoping to jump back into writing soon, though. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Hi!:D (Very late reply, I apologize for that), Mejia and Filip are doing pretty good right now, (I mean despite a few arguments, fights, and a near-death experience), they’ve been getting along great:) XD It always makes me really happy when someone remembers my characters, so thank you for asking!!
Aw, I’m sorry to hear you’ve been burned out!…[Read more]
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@gracie-j Ooof I FELT that. I’m trying to hang in there too tho XD We can do it *confetti for the future*
They don’t do it?? Sorryyy! I have a friend that did the ‘official’ drivers ed (I’m assuming like what you’re doing) and she said it was pretty complicated and hard to drive back and forth all the time. Sorryy XD You got this though!!!
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@gracie-j *takes chocolate* Thankkss!
Oooh lovelyy ;-; How long would it take to do your courses and Driver’s ed? It sounds like you need some chocolate too XD *snaps the bar in half*
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@gracie-j Oof girl! Good luck with that!! (I totally agree with you XD Reading is more fun when it gets your imagination going XD) You can do it though! I’m not sure how you will, but you will XD
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@gracie-j Absolutely!!
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Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
thank you!
i do like those kinds of characters as well. After all, no one is perfect.
In this case it’s the villain’s fiancé/soon-to-be wife who defends him and yet criticize him. She loves him fiercely and the two are rather a funny pair, but it works XD. She’s got a quick temper and trust issues but once you have her trust,…[Read more]
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Kathleen replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
That sounds like a beautiful story! I love stories that explore themes and struggles but always have a light of hope from God. Those are the most impactful and memorable stories for me.
How did you get the idea for the story?
Those parallels inThe Mafia of Heather Flights sound so interesting. I watched one…[Read more]
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ella replied to the topic Questions on drafts and beginnings… in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
Hey Hallie! Good question! A first draft is the first written version of your book. For me, I like to write all my words at once, then edit it afterwards. I always try to edit while I’m writing, but that’s not a great habit to build, because it can make me pretty discouraged. And like @devastate-lasting said, notes would be good to…[Read more]
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Elfwing replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
I have unwittingly written many XD. I admit I automatically do that with characters. Maybe too much. I have two favorites.
The main antagonist, who I mentioned in the topic of the week, is the one I’m currently doing. I debating a few endings… but I decided on a positive character arc instead of him staying locked up in the far…[Read more]
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Lin replied to the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
@kathleenramm Positive character arc…what’s that…
I used to not think about character arcs but hey, now I kind of do.
I know I have some planned but the only one I can think off of the top of my head that I’ve actually written is Rainan Streamgate’s negative character arc. Which, honestly, turned into a farmer/shepherd story more than I…[Read more]
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Kathleen started the topic Character Arc chat in the forum Characters 4 years, 9 months ago
Hey, so I was recently inspired by Allison’s recent article delving into Iron Man’s character arc, and it made me curious if any of you have writing positive character arcs before.
And if so, why you did it, how it went, etc. You know, just a chat about character arcs and maybe some tips you’ve learned from your own personal experience.
So…[Read more]
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Katherine replied to the topic OFFICIAL WRITING SPRINT LEADERBOARD in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
@nanisnook Thanks for the tag!!! 😀 Are you writing now?
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Elfwing replied to the topic Questions on drafts and beginnings… in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
I do the same as @daisy-torres. Although, I do keep my first draft in a separate doc in case I reread later and don’t like my 2nd draft. I like to end a chapter mysteriously as possible and pick up on a different POV if there’s more than one. I like stories where the chapter ends in one charrie’s POV, and starts in a different one;…[Read more]
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Wow!!! So cool!!!
Unfortunately the link didn’t work .
Awesome! Congrats!
OH MY GOODNESS, Daisy, THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! *throws out party streamers and passes around cake and cookies* *dances and jumps up and down* I am just SO happy for you, girl!! WOOHOOO!!!!!! Now I shall pull out my emojis that I only use on special occasions. 😉 🎉🎉🎈🎈🏆🏆
@elfwing Thank youu!!! (Does this work better?)
@devastate-lasting Thank you so much!!
@gracie-j Aww, rats! Thank youu!
@issawriter7 *Enjoys cake and cookies and also jumps up and down* Thank…[Read more]
http://amzn.com/B097NSN7PY
Sorry I don’t have an amazon account so it won’t let me read it 🙁 but the blurb makes me intrigued!
@elfwing That’s fine!! Thank youuu!! <3
You go, girl! I can’t wait to read it! Congrats on this huge move in your life! Keep living for God, and He’s gonna do great things in your life! WHOOO-HOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@faith-q Thankss!!! And thank you so much for the AMAZING words <33 Right back at you!!!
@gracie-j eeekk yay!! Thank youu!! I absolutely will do!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D 😀 😀 That’s amazing Daisy!! Confetti and cake for everyone and *passes you a plate* you get the first piece. Definitely celebration-worthy and I’d LOVE to read the preview:D 😀 Thank you for posting it! Again, congrats!!!
@abigail-m *eats the plate too* Eeekk!!! THANK YOUU!!! Absolutely!!! And thank youuu for reading!!!! (If you have an amazon account, I would LOVE if you could give it a like and help me climb the algorithms!! If not that’s fine tho!!!)
Thank youu!! Your comment made my day!!!!!