Brandon Miller

@Cassidy, Josiah actually wrote a really great article about the importance of hiring an editor.  Here’s a link.

I have also not hired one yet because money is a thing that is hard to acquire. But finding a good one is on my to-do for the Summer and I’m really excited about it.

@pookiemonster, If you can’t imagine not needing an editor, I’d say you’re in a good place right about now. Keep up the good work. (Also, if you want some real feedback post something on here and tag a few of us. Maybe we can pull together something more helpful!)

@cassidy How does the old song go? “Hello rewrites my old friend, I’ve come to…[Read more]

@graceabounds2129

HI. I’m sorry I disappeared over the weekend. We had guests and I had no internet.  BUT, I read what you’d written and I really like both of them. (are they two separate things, or are you going to tie them together?) Either way, I think it could be cool. I’m headed to work, but I’ll swing in tonight to grab the scene if you’ve…[Read more]

ah, well wallflower or not, welcome, @e_elaine_soup5

And we don’t forget about people, @therealameliahoch. We just forget about paperwork. 😉

Glad to see you both here!

*peeks into woodwork*

Hi. How’d you get in there?

(Also, anytime anyone mentions Woodwork I’m obligated to share this beautiful song: Woodwork)

Hey @graceabounds2129, you down to write this one?

OH ALSO IMPORTANT

Erkdale actually won the war with some 34,000 odd words.  (Thanks @nuetrobolt for reminding me)

Oh… I like the feel of it!
Unfortunately, that’s kind of all I’ve got is a feel. This seems like mostly just a lot of name dropping and teenaged angst. What makes your storyworld unique? What powers does the God of Manna possess that make this conflict unique/interesting? Why should I spend my time reading about this romance when there are a…[Read more]

Accurate

Cool.

Alright guys, results are IN!  Rillumen came in 4th with 11,595. Not first, but not last.  Nice work to everyone who participated, and we’ll get more people in on it next time around.

Have a great weekend!

*isactuallywritingbeforework*

@nuetrobolt Yeah, submit asap.

@rolena-hatfield Um… no. I had to work on *coughundisclosedsupersecretSEprojectcough* and so no not a bit.  I… *sigh* should tho. Soon. *headfallstokeyboard* yeah. soon. Friday. Before Friday. lol

@graceabounds2129 NICE!  yes, get it downloaded and then FALL IN LOVE with it because wow it’s amazing.

@missfaeriekaiti Yes, you can resubmit. Thanks!

Also yes, @EVERYBODY yesterday was the last day of writing and today is the wordcount submission day so please submit to THIS FORM at your earliest convenience.

Scapple!  My favorite thing.

@missfaeriekaiti I’m afraid it doesn’t count, but keep your chin up and carry on.  You’ll get through the worldbuilding!