Arindown (Gracie)

@rose-colored-fancy

Hi! Your story sounds really amazing. Do you mind sharing what the basic plot is? Your world-building sounds really cool.

I’m currently around 50k words into my first fantasy novel. It’s really hard to say what a story is about (Even though I’m asking you to do it😆), but I’ll give it a try (this is kinda what I have on…[Read more]

@zee

I’m somewhere in between a plotter and panster…but definitely leaning toward panster in most of my projects. I love the idea of just being able to dive in, with no rules, and see where things go.

I actually wrote a bit of an outline for my WIP, but I haven’t really followed it at all. I have a vague idea of where I’m going. For one of my…[Read more]

@zee  You know, in a way, I do the same thing to help myself stay on track. My current story is confusing at the moment, but I’ll try…

One of the biggest questions is, What’s the difference, and when is the time for, justice or mercy? 

After you die, what legacy are you going to leave? In my story, this is illustrated by a certain room, with t…[Read more]

@littlewolf

This is a great question. For me, as a new writer, I like to let things sit for a bit in my head when I get stuck. I find that pictures, music, and movies are a great way to get my “ember” ball rolling again. Don’t follow other people’s work exactly, but take what you like about it, and make it yours. For example, lets say you love…[Read more]

@edmund-lloyd-fletcher

I don’t know if this is helpful, but Andrew Peterson has a way of describing both music and words in a way that is really moving. I’m not sure where you can find his stuff…it’s all throughout his songs and books.

That’s just what came to mind when I saw your post.

@claire-h

Sorry…I’ve been on vacation.

The cover is wonderful.😍 I love the word font, and the dragon silhouette. My only suggestion would be to make the name Arindown a little smaller, but you don’t need to change it.

Thanks so much.

btw, your new profile picture is really cute.

@zee

This is such a good idea (hope that doesn’t count toward my 3 words😂).

I think my MC (at this point) would be: Rough, Wounded, and Searching.

It’s hard to find words for what I admire in him, although I admire a lot.😄 I guess a lot of it could fall under the “rough.”

New Question: Would you rather be feared or respected?

Laurel: “Respected. Fear is a trap.”

Ky: “She’s right. Having your enemies respect you would be the same, or better, than having them fear you.”

Erik: *folds arms, and leans against wall* “I’ve always wanted to be feared.” *grins at Ky* “Especially by him.”

Ky: “Good chance of that,…[Read more]

@literatureforthelight I love fairy-tale retellings! If you’re ever looking for a Beta reader…😉 What prompted you to do a retelling?

I’m currently working on a fantasy novel. So far, the main things I’ve been working with are hard choices, distrust, a man twisted by lies, a angry prince, a gold-hearted princess, a horse named Bruce, and a bunch…[Read more]

@patience

Hey there. I’d be interested in being your buddy.

I can’t say I bring much to the table…I’m only starting also (about halfway through my first novel). I don’t know much about editing or anything, but I can give suggestions for what feels/sounds better to me as a reader with an objective view.

I don’t have a ton of time on my hands…[Read more]

@zee

I can’t answer your question for sure at the moment, I’m still working it out.😄 Whatever looks better, sounds better, and is more grammatically correct, I guess.

@literatureforthelight

So nice to meet you then! What stories are you working on at the moment?

Btw. thanks for explaining the Panster/Plotter thing.😄 It’s hard to pin down meanings.

@zee

I’m a fan of simple wording. I believe my first line is: “Where the mountains meet.”

@hope-ann

I don’t have any experience, or a lot of advice on author bio’s, but I think something that I find appeals to me is someone who is straight-forward, funny, and informative.

You’re talking about a real, true human being (yourself), so make it sound like that. Be relatable to other people…so that readers not only feel that they can…[Read more]