Story Embers | Cassie Hartfinh | Mentions https://storyembers.org/members/cassie-hartfinh/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Cassie Hartfinh. Sun, 31 May 2026 14:13:09 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 3ac85a0df0940a5ae670f2849d4771e0 Daeus Lamb started the topic archiving the guilds in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/81265/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 01:43:28 -0400 Heads up. We’re moving the guilds to the archives. You’ll still be able to access old posts, but you won’t be able to make new…[Read more]

]]> 0 202ecd8292bcef3f28a9588a7207d32f Selah CJW replied to the topic Crazy Writers, Artists, and Dragons in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79117/ Thu, 14 May 2020 02:40:39 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh

XD! I love that video- and it’s been AGES since we posted on here last. ::P

]]> 0 8e7600ba38ddbb90fe03693df5026fb9 Linyang Zhang replied to the topic Crazy Writers, Artists, and Dragons in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79114/ Thu, 14 May 2020 01:11:34 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh This was great! XD I feel like I’ve seen your stuff before.

]]> 0 b75c6c1a8ef57c74fab8238daba30f94 Selah started the topic Summoning Beta Readers! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79013/ Tue, 12 May 2020 19:53:05 -0400 Hello, all! It seems like ages since I’ve last been on here, and I’m sure I’m missing some tags for my former beta group…if so, I’m sorry. ::P I’m tagging what I hope is all of you who currently have access to my book even if you have not read it yet, and probably some of you who don’t. I know there’s gotta be a couple of you tagged who haven’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 245d26f89d1841e8fd0362645b4c95b7 Ariella Newheart replied to the topic Critique for my poem "The Sky Realm" in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/74996/ Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:00:34 -0400 @old-coot

(Though I actually like the word ‘crowing’ there, as a reference to the pridefulness we too often indulge.)

That’s a good thought! I experimented with different ways to give it that effect, but eventually decided to leave it the way it was. Thank you for the idea and for taking the time to read my poem!

@cassie-hartfinh Thank you, Cas…[Read more]

]]> 0 7ed246656cbc900940d0fe6cbf9e2012 Ariella Newheart started the topic Critique for my poem "The Sky Realm" in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/74009/ Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:51:16 -0400 Greetings, fellow poets and writers! My school is having a poetry competition and I would love to enter a poem I wrote called “The Sky Realm.” If you have a chance, I would greatly appreciate thoughts and critiques. The deadline is in about two weeks. 🙂 Thank you!

The Sky Realm

Have you ever mapped the endless sky,
Or stood upon its…[Read more]

]]> 0 1ce8d50399c6d40ed621efa6c0688a39 Daeus Lamb started the topic Introducing GROUPS in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/72157/ Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:42:02 -0400 Hey SE people!

We’ve launched a cool new feature on the forum called groups.

You can find them in the nav bar like so:

Groups are hubs for writers to gather around something they share in common. They include a Facebook-like feed and most of them also include their own forums.

So far there are three types of groups:
1. Word war…[Read more]

]]> 0 13c79091353c23a7fbcdb5bdc5eed9de J.A.Penrose replied to the topic To propose or not to propose, but HOW is the question... in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/71058/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 23:06:16 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh
So, first up, congrats! You’ve reached a huge step in your writing journey! *throws confetti*

But now, let’s get down to business.

Firstly, I’d very strongly advise seeking a professional edit from someone before starting to pitch your novel. Find a reputable editor, and see where that goes. From what I can tell, if a publishing…[Read more]

]]> 0 ca980f6e731e5df4ed300bbfdd7b7055 Steward of the Pen replied to the topic Introducing...The Dhilorwis Saga!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70866/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 18:58:56 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh

Yay, congrats on finishing your draft! *throws confetti over you*

Ohhh I wish I could. Unfortunately my workload is pretty heavy again this year, and I don’t think I have the time to make another commitment. Thanks so much for letting me know, though!

]]> 0 31daf8996995db27ede2e117662a2564 Brianna Storm Hilvety replied to the topic To propose or not to propose, but HOW is the question... in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70859/ Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:18:32 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh

I haven’t worked much with book proposals myself, but I found a good article by Jerry B. Jenkins on the subject (which does mention formatting): https://jerryjenkins.com/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/

And if you’d like a visual example, here is a proposal Jill Williamson created for one of her books: http://jillwilliamson.com/wp-c…[Read more]

]]> 0 1eedc507ce48ca96fe13449c33224924 J.A.Penrose started the topic Some Thoughts in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70647/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:47:23 -0400 Hello Parimis!

I just wanted to gather some thoughts on an idea. Would you guys appreciate having short story competitions once a month again? And if so, would you like to have individual submissions, or would you like to make small groups? (note that this will only be taking place within the guild of Parimi Alca. Maybe every now and then we…[Read more]

]]> 0 fd6ce8e26b577957aa59b41e9609a762 Jane Maree replied to the topic word War VIII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70522/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:47:58 -0400 Submit thy word…[Read more]

]]> 0 d75cc88cb81ae493ea816226b76389bd Steward of the Pen started the topic How's your writing going? in the forum Parimi Alca Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70351/ Thu, 05 Dec 2019 21:47:43 -0400 Hey, Parimis!

It’s been pretty quiet around here for a while, aside from our character castle, so I thought it’d be great to catch up with everyone and share what we’re working on.

Right now my main project is writing the first draft of my novel, Dahop’s Ember. I’m at a little over 25,000 words, and (I think) I’m just past the first plot point.…[Read more]

]]> 0 d3eb2805e8e4499f1da703836aed335d Ariella Newheart started the topic An Important Change to My Book in the forum Parimi Alca Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/69969/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 23:57:49 -0400 Hey, Parimis! I’m currently editing Ashen Blaze...again. There’s a reason I call myself an obsessive editor. Anyway, I have a good reason for this edit—a little something called backstory.

Through the years, my beta-readers have often told me that my book begins very suddenly. Readers get punched in the face with the action, so to speak. I a…[Read more]

]]> 0 82f217c0aa76927d62f5a1dfa1d564ac J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Word War VII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68649/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 01:17:19 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh
@esjohnson
@coggleton
@julia
@silverclaw-bonnetfolly
@evelyn
@ariella-newheart
@sarah-vdh
@steward-of-the-pen
@e-jo3
@writercatherine
@thewanderingtypewriter
@jade
@taylorclogston
@calebonline
@write-owl
@obrian-of-the-surface-world
@pursuewisdom
@azeline-d
@anne_the_noob14
@trufflehunter
@rebecca-w
@april-j-rhys
@christlover
@elis…[Read more]

]]> 0 01bafa3d259bdf74f9d347063c38c01b J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Story Embers 2.0 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68645/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:59:09 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh
@esjohnson
@coggleton
@julia
@silverclaw-bonnetfolly
@evelyn
@ariella-newheart
@sarah-vdh
@steward-of-the-pen
@e-jo3
@writercatherine
@thewanderingtypewriter
@jade
@taylorclogston
@calebonline
@write-owl
@obrian-of-the-surface-world
@pursuewisdom
@azeline-d
@anne_the_noob14
@trufflehunter
@rebecca-w
@april-j-rhys
@christlover
@elis…[Read more]

]]> 0 954cae2c1d7cd7bf3fb5f82af917b687 Ariella Newheart replied to the topic Word War VII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68554/ Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:15:08 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh That’s dedication! *claps* I managed to get a few thousand in, too.

]]> 0 166b4534e3ea5b82b9a90ba82f6b894f J.A.Penrose started the topic Returning in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68293/ Thu, 07 Nov 2019 22:30:21 -0400 Hello Parimis!

I vanished off the face of the earth for a few months, it seems. However, I have officially graduated from school, completed exams, and therefore should be free again, like the old days.

I’m really sorry for the general chaos of me not being around, and not really speaking to anyone at all.

Thank you so much @Jane-Maree for…[Read more]

]]> 0 2709613c1be5969e9b50f331b4840908 Jane Maree replied to the topic Word War VII in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/68043/ Mon, 04 Nov 2019 20:31:43 -0400 Meerkats!

@esther-sears
@parker
@caleb-e-king
@jessi-rae
@theswordinthebook
@selah-chelyah
@thewirelessblade
@fctait
@professorsjb
@katthewriter
@lightning-spider
@skye
@mairin-atha
@e-b-raulands
@jillifish
@dakota
@brooka3
@scarletimmortalized
@joseph_darkgrate
@NicoleG
@theinconceivable1
@elizabeth
@ellen-blanc
@ashira
@moonlighting-novelist
@ed…[Read more]

]]> 0 d177dc5d00d70808b06059d574b4284e Ariella Newheart replied to the topic Introducing...The Dhilorwis Saga!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67828/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 21:10:58 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh Congratulations! That’s so exciting! I’ll sharpen my sword and my beta-reader senses and dive in. 😀

]]> 0 9207b8da8e9bc6965acb2f09114b1448 Ariel Ashira replied to the topic Introducing...The Dhilorwis Saga!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67675/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 20:16:39 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh Ok, cool map!  Also, life has been hectic but I will try to get this done by the end of the year.

]]> 0 ee0349b2fc877b5a1bdd002e35b8b4ca Evelyn replied to the topic Introducing...The Dhilorwis Saga!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67657/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:39:32 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh Also, amazing map!

]]> 0 a1b1c2f8dbb4d2b26aeaa37c9913688b Evelyn replied to the topic Introducing...The Dhilorwis Saga!!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67656/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:37:58 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh Woah… CONGRATS

WELCOME BACK

*showers you in confetti*

I’ve been wondering where you disappeared too. 😀

Congratulations! That is sooo exciting!

]]> 0 d084d157c42d0ac97ca53f0d8137b5dc Jane Maree replied to the topic Guild Master's End of School Exams in the forum Prayer Requests https://storyembers.org/activity/p/67176/ Fri, 18 Oct 2019 08:51:27 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh
@esjohnson
@coggleton
@julia
@silverclaw-bonnetfolly
@evelyn
@ariella-newheart
@sarah-vdh
@steward-of-the-pen
@e-jo3
@writercatherine
@thewanderingtypewriter
@jade
@taylorclogston
@calebonline
@write-owl
@obrian-of-the-surface-world
@pursuewisdom
@azeline-d
@anne_the_noob14
@trufflehunter
@rebecca-w
@april-j-rhys
@christlover
@elis…[Read more]

]]> 0 930faeb30dac9fd1c4bcf7d8324365fa Ariella Newheart started the topic Character Castle in the forum Parimi Alca Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66773/ Sat, 12 Oct 2019 01:38:48 -0400 At the center of Parimi Alca, where all biomes and genres converge, a splendid structure stands high on a hill. A remnant of ages past, it has remained untouched from the very foundation of the world. The ancient stonework, a medley of different architecture, most resembles a Victorian castle. Enter through a door of weathered green wood and you…[Read more]

]]> 0 06d24830b6e8f88f557d630ef7f808bf Jane Maree replied to the topic Word war #6 in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66523/ Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:49:33 -0400 Meerkats!!

@esther-sears
@parker
@caleb-e-king
@jessi-rae
@theswordinthebook
@selah-chelyah
@thewirelessblade
@fctait
@professorsjb
@katthewriter
@lightning-spider
@skye
@mairin-atha
@e-b-raulands
@jillifish
@dakota
@brooka3
@scarletimmortalized
@joseph_darkgrate
@NicoleG
@theinconceivable1
@elizabeth
@ellen-blanc
@ashira
@moonlighting-novelist
@e…[Read more]

]]> 0 eeb9cec5e88518148b5e670beab56aea Jane Maree replied to the topic Word War #5 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64539/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 04:50:52 -0400 Thanks for posting this, Catherine! You’re the best.…[Read more]

]]> 0 5cebd8609a4180d32dc797b9b55d7995 Catherine Roche started the topic Word War #5 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64464/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 21:08:30 -0400 Hello! I hope I’m not overstepping my boundaries here by posting this, but I wanted to make sure to get the word out to the Paramis that aren’t subscribed to the Word War category.

So… There’s a war going on! It started last Monday (the second) and is going through this Sunday (the eighth). You submit your word count here:…[Read more]

]]> 0 b6630c128b67b672f3869db5dc44d31c Jane Maree replied to the topic Guild War: A Cultural Collision in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64377/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 01:43:02 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh
@esjohnson
@coggleton
@julia
@silverclaw-bonnetfolly
@evelyn
@ariella-newheart
@sarah-vdh
@steward-of-the-pen
@e-jo3
@writercatherine
@thewanderingtypewriter
@jade
@taylorclogston
@calebonline
@write-owl
@obrian-of-the-surface-world
@pursuewisdom
@azeline-d
@anne_the_noob14
@trufflehunter
@rebecca-w
@april-j-rhys
@christlover
@elis…[Read more]

]]> 0 760acd0c27d15e1d14325b194aae5095 J.A.Penrose started the topic Guild War: A Cultural Collision in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63662/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 10:26:39 -0400 Hey guys! As per usual, I am late with this war notification, but we’ll see how we go. 😊

 

Prompt: Write a story in which two cultures clash

Word Limit: 2500

Time: Monday 19th (August) – Monday 2nd (of September)  [Sorry for lateness. 😬]

The Judge: Possibly me? I’ll get back to you on that. 😂

 

For those who are new to Parimi Alca Guild Wa…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8301c9f9b8583eccc75bf0d23c348fe J.A.Penrose started the topic I Am Alive, and Apologise in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63661/ Fri, 23 Aug 2019 09:55:31 -0400 Hey guys! In case you don’t remember me, I’m Jess. I’m actually your guildmaster, and I’m not dead!

First up, full apologies. A fair few major life things happened, and I was overwhelmed and basically shut myself in my room and just cried while trying to keep on top of things for basically a month. On that, prayer for dealing with deadlines and…[Read more]

]]> 0 2cd28233c6c9ab2acdbed8f17031a31d Caserola replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63645/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:52:21 -0400 @Cassie-hartfinh Um… It sounds like quite the adventure you had there, I would say that you did the right thing. You saved him and now he is doing better, I would make sure you at least try and go back to see him, you never know with the old people. As for you guys, never let your guard down or you can end up being the one hanged. If you need…[Read more]

]]> 0 d462cb8f0b5b01bebef5db25b539f9ca Sophia Partridge replied to the topic *drumroll* Introducing a friend!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63621/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:50:07 -0400 Mass reply to y’all:

*eating curry and naan bread as I type*

What a wonderful welcome! Thank you.

Hello,@jane-maree ! I mostly write in alternate-historical-fiction sci-fi, fantasy, and dystopian.

@seekjustice

I’m homeschooled. I’d prefer to let you guess my age. Australia! My sisters and I have tried to do that accent many times! My hobbies:…[Read more]

]]> 0 1cb13fd5712051ebb4c266aeddcd83fb Snack Thief replied to the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63620/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:39:39 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh *nods* I just logged in to say something of the sort myself. @j-a-penrose Hopefully everything’s ok in your world…? 🙂

]]> 0 74f2b2d3630e09a9ba077e33667f249d Selah replied to the topic *drumroll* Introducing a friend!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63619/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:36:58 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh

That was hilarious! XD And I think Starscream is more trouble than he’s worth sometimes, as much as he pulls you into problems. 😛 Nice profile pic, btw. I like it! And… *clears throat*…um, yeah, way to ask about beta reading right away- nothing like getting right to the point. I should take lessons. XD

@ashira

Yep, that’s…[Read more]

]]> 0 4f9fca3bb6ebe632f60d44b920470fb4 August Grace replied to the topic *drumroll* Introducing a friend!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63598/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:10:05 -0400 Hello @sophia-partridge !!!!

How are you?

Welcome to the magical realm of SE! What genre do you write in? I write fantasy and have the occasional contemporary project.

@cassie-hartfinh

Just a completely random thing to say, I love the way you so creatively introduced yourself!

]]> 0 fd912c7802c7c5b55ef7fd762e3dd100 Selah started the topic *drumroll* Introducing a friend!! in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63580/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 01:00:10 -0400 Everyone, meet Sophia, a good friend of @ashira‘s and I. (We go to church together. 😀 )

Welcome to SE, @sophia-partridge!

Tagging some of you all… @ashira  @jane-maree (Sophia, Jane is my guildmaster with the best guild of all. XD)  @rochellaine  @seekjustice  @abigail-rebekah  and @holly-anne  @eden-anderson  @samantha-pen  @moonlighting-nove…[Read more]

]]> 0 459220de9b074d48b80580a2a566c16c Steward of the Pen replied to the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61131/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:33:57 -0400 Oh my goodness, EEEK, WE WON!! Congratulations everyone!! *confetti explodes everywhere*

@cassie-hartfinh Thank you! I hope you get to join us next time!

Thank you sooo much to everyone who pitched in this round! Even though it seemed like we were running behind in getting it going, by the end a lot of people had put in a ton of good ideas and…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc049fc2db5deefc88fc0bb63869db4e J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61113/ Wed, 03 Jul 2019 03:00:08 -0400 GUYS GUYS GUYS GUYS!

GUESS WHAT???

WE WOOOON. Not the usual Honorable Mention for a change!  😝

Here is the doc if you want to check them out.

 

Jane was reeeeally impressed. She was super impressed, particularaly seeing that I sent her a message a day or so before saying, “ACK. THERE’S A WAR AND I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE PARIMIS ARE DOING.”…[Read more]

]]> 0 cedbd5a74112a7300693d47909d1f28e Caserola replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61051/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:55:38 -0400 @ariella-newheart,  @Cassie-hartfinh I have re-written it about five times, so it might be a while before I’m done. But currently I am doing NaNoWriMo so it will be a while probably, but soon maybe, I have been thinking about changing some stuff up.

]]> 0 8ce0190b1536e3320d39c17d2cac3b1d Caserola replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61050/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 06:53:56 -0400 @ ariella-newheart @Cassie-hartfinh I have re-written it about five times, so it might be a while before I’m done. But currently I am doing NaNoWriMo so it will be a while probably, but soon maybe, I have been thinking about changing some stuff up.

]]> 0 65bf589b8d92c78488376c576054943f J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60911/ Mon, 01 Jul 2019 02:15:22 -0400 Guys, I’m so proud of you!

It was really nice to come back from a week of injections, hospital trips, conferences, and essays (legit. It should not be legal to assign teenagers with thirteen essays to do in five days. *dramatic sob*) and to find that you had gotten on with writing, and had done an a.m.a.z.i.n.g job at it. So proud. You guys made…[Read more]

]]> 0 fb223d6a76fe117c7fff3cdf10783ea0 Ariella Newheart replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60778/ Sat, 29 Jun 2019 19:38:25 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh May I just say, I have greatly enjoyed reading of your adventures. xD I hope Hendrik will be okay.

@caserola Oh, yeah! I remember you telling me about that story. 😀

]]> 0 5a70fccc114ae9552a73f37fdede26be Selah replied to the topic Help me :( ;) in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60705/ Fri, 28 Jun 2019 18:12:10 -0400 @shadowwriter161

Another big Wingfeather Saga fan… @cassie-hartfinh! 😀

]]> 0 0b48725f5cf2b54fffac4731bc812b70 J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60653/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 19:12:35 -0400 Okay guys. So sorry I’ve been gone, been dealing with doctors not believing me about my allergies until it was pretty obvious I was a mess, combined with the end of term rush of writing a ton of essays and music reports. *facepalm* But I’m back now.

I’m agreeing with Grandmother’s hands. Also, seeing that it has to be in a dramatic setting, maybe…[Read more]

]]> 0 cecaa93c9a33a2877531947890b50bb0 J.A.Penrose started the topic Guild War : It's a Beautiful Day in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60109/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 10:16:39 -0400 It seems like literal aeons ago, but once upon an Annual Theme of Pacing and Suspense, we looked creating a sense of suspense and atmosphere through objects in writing. And then more recently, we had a post from Martin about The Artist’s Eye, and to seek the beautiful in the ordinary everyday.

For the next two weeks, that’s exactly what we’…[Read more]

]]> 0 a2369fc302cd545688925bf70d0144d9 Caserola replied to the topic Hi in the forum Introduce Yourself https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60107/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:44:37 -0400 @cassie-hartfinh Well, my story is about a fourteen year old boy named Dan, and how he goes to school and new comes the new leader of the next world, so its about like how he as to design and next land that everyone is going to live in, but the people who are helping him are his school teachers so he is not too pleased about that, on top of that…[Read more]

]]> 0 285292b71873464f2866a805096af8a7 J.A.Penrose started the topic Writing Life: Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/59766/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:28:11 -0400 Final post until we’re caught up! *cheers*

So, this one is written by Jane, with the input of Faith and Daeus who are two of Story Embers’ self-published writers, unlike Jane who is very much neck deep in working through the traditional publishing world.

So you know from the start, both have their benefits and disadvantages. Particularly…[Read more]

]]> 0 e1731c02342a5169307dcd5f813034fc J.A.Penrose started the topic Writing Life: Typing vs Writing by Hand in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/59765/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:15:14 -0400 Hello all!

This week’s (or more, last week’s) lesson is from Martin, and is looking at the pros and cons of typing, and writing by hand. 

So, without any further rambling from Jess, let’s see what Martin has to say about notebooks and keyboards!

 

Things I’ve learned from my own experience with both mediums:

 

Typing:

Pros:

Typing is fas…[Read more]

]]> 0 8f01d986241862875764fb6ca6bf5aa6 J.A.Penrose started the topic Writing Life: Why Write? in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/59764/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:07:15 -0400 Hey guys!

If you hadn’t noticed, we’re three weeks behind! *hides face in shame* However, I’m just going to catch it all up tonight so that we’re back on track!

This particular post was written by yours truly on why we should even write in the first place.

 

If you’re reading this, the chances are pretty high that you’re a writer. But how oft…[Read more]

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