Tristan S.

@faith-q

Lovely story idea! Honestly, aside from the tropes Joy and Daisy mentioned, it sounds unique to me! And, like they also said, even those tropes are common, they are still incredibly enjoyable (Honestly, the more I think about it, almost every story has a “chosen one” of some sort, even in the Bible). So, in my opinion, you’ve got a great…[Read more]

@power

A desk job has never seemed more enticing. I guess my dream of becoming a advertising street sign holder will have to die. Its a so sad, but I must do it for the arts…

But in any sense, thanks for the tips! I will definitely be using them.

As for your question about what rhymes with orange, it’s Sporange. An uncommon, but very real…[Read more]

@emily_d

Welcome back! It’s awesome to have you back!

I don’t know about you, but there is always this fresh sense of excitement when I get back into writing after a break.

Is there anything in particular you are excited about with getting back into writing?

@joy-caroline

Take your time! If anyone understands how busy life can get, it’s me. 😉 So, no worries if it takes longer than you expect. I’ll be excited to read it whenever! 😀

@keilah-h

Oh, really??? How cool!!!

@e-k-seaver

AGH, THIS IS SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Em!!!! I’m so happy for you. XDXDXD <33333

And no worries about not being active. My participation on here isn’t particularly consistent either. 😅

@e-k-seaver

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!! Congrats, girl! So happy for you. XDXDXD <33333 *showers you with confetti and chocolate*

@daisy-torres

Ooo… Thanks so much for the suggestions! It’s always nice to get directed towards good books. 😀 Jennifer Erin Valent’s trilogy is great with sibling-like relationships. The two girls aren’t actually sisters, but they treat each other and grow up like sisters. It’s a Christian series, but it does get pretty dark/sad by book three…[Read more]

Hey @elfwing,

Here are my two cents. When I write emotional scenes I try to think about where the character’s hands are and what they’re doing, as well as other facial cues. Like others have mentioned, you don’t necessarily  need to show tears to show someone is sad. For example, the character scratches the bridge of their nose, avert’s thei…[Read more]

@karissa-chmil thanks! that is helpful, yes

@joy-caroline

Agh, thank you so much for reminding me!!! Submitted a few questions earlier today. Excited to read the post when it comes out! XD <333

@e-k-seaver

Yeah, sometimes the site flags stuff for no reason, but I checked it out and was able to approve your posts! If it’s still not showing up for you, just let me know.

@e-k-seaver Maybe the links the forum is finding sus? I’d try to post the links in a post below it.

@madelyn

I’m doing The Writer’s Conservatory! (It’s a three-year college alternative program that teaches students how to write well and on a deadline, how to publish independently and traditionally, and helps you start a small business) They count the program as a credit in English and a credit in business. 🙂

You’d think with how smart technol…[Read more]

@daisy-torres

Oh, thanks for the recommendation! It’s so nice to see good relationships in novels.
I’ve never watched LOTR, but I’m a huge fan of it! Sam is just… *chef’s kiss* XD

@kathleenramm I feel like I usually plan for characters to be a little more reserved but they end up being more extraverted to keep the story moving along and the scene interesting, haha. I always need a bit more dialogue.