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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Post-webinar discussion in the forum Themes 1 month, 2 weeks ago
@rebekah12 Thanks. 🙃 Is Ventar your favorite?
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Post-webinar discussion in the forum Themes 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to train your dragon 2 is actually pretty good. The thematic question is something like “How can a peacemaker stand against a powerful and ruthless enemy?” They do a great job playing this to the full. Also just a beautifully structured and moving film.
I also like The Stormlight Archives, especially Oathbringer, which examines…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb started the topic Post-webinar discussion in the forum Themes 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Everyone who just attended Josiah’s webinar on crafting thematic questions, this is where you can post your unanswered questions and discuss how to take your themes to the next level!
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Exploring Lewis and Tolkien's Portrayal of the Feminine in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Cool discovery!
I just have to say, there’s actually a negative female character in unfinished tales. She’s the wife of one of the Numenorian princes and they grow apart (both of their faults) and she basically raises her child to hate the father. 😛
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Daeus Lamb started the topic Feedback on article on developing magic and tech in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi guys,
I’m developing an article for Story Embers on Developing magic and tech that transforms stories.
I’ve mostly completed the article, though it need some small additions (like a conclusion, lol.)
But I have this nagging feeling I’m missing something. Anyone want to peek at it and offer feedback on how I could make it…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Horror Story Ideas in the forum Horror writers 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Oooh, it’s Sci-fi. I like it.
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Dual Points of View in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 months, 3 weeks ago
@gbfruitbat I wrote a 3rd person pov book with several POV characters. At first, readers struggled to relate to the main character. I tried switching his scenes to first person as one tactic to help readers relate to him better. I know one guy who didn’t like it, but almost everyone thought it improved the story.
Most writers who only have two…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Horror Story Ideas in the forum Horror writers 4 months, 3 weeks ago
🤔 Boy, I can’t remember which story I was talking about. Probably one that will involve a lot of traveling through a demon-haunted wood that examines how pure good and pure evil are so other to the human experience that we could not survive an encounter with either.
I also have a vague idea for a story set in an old, crazy mansion involving a…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Why is Christian Sci-Fi Scarcer than Fantasy? in the forum Sci-fi Writers 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Hey, I should mention, if anyone’s interested in writing Sci-fi, there’s this epic YouTube channel that can give you tons of inspiration. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZFipeZtQM5CKUjx6grh54g
His channel basically exists to examine how Sci-fi could actually work.
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Looking for Fantasy/Sci-fi Recommendations in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 months, 3 weeks ago
For Sci-Fi, check out the Ender Saga and Asimov’s original Foundation trilogy (the prequels are also good, though not as good as the trilogy. I don’t recommend the sequels.)
N.D.Wilson’s Ashtown Burials series is phenomenal. Christian author and super creative. Intense, original, and timeless.
The Six of Crows dulogy is a gr…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Looking for Fantasy/Sci-fi Recommendations in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 months, 3 weeks ago
For Sci-Fi, check out the Ender Saga and Asimov’s original Foundation trilogy (the prequels are also good, though not as good as the trilogy. I don’t recommend the sequels.)
N.D.Wilson’s Ashtown Burials series is phenomenal. Christian author and super creative. Intense, original, and timeless.
The Six of Crows dulogy is a gr…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Why is Christian Sci-Fi Scarcer than Fantasy? in the forum Sci-fi Writers 5 months ago
Your points raise good questions though, Taylor. That’s the way things are. But should it be?
For instance, I don’t believe in aliens, but does that mean I can’t include them in fiction? I tend to think I can. Fiction is, by definition, not real. I also tend to doubt that AI will ever be able to fully mimic human intelligence, but I would have n…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Why is Christian Sci-Fi Scarcer than Fantasy? in the forum Sci-fi Writers 5 months ago
@taylorclogston *blinks* People believe the tower of Babble was a space ship?
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Daeus Lamb wrote a new post, How to Make a Character Come Alive 5 months, 3 weeks ago
What makes a character come alive?
Writers have been asking this question for ages as they attempt to convince readers that little markings on a page are actually living, breathing people. This is no easy […]
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Always a great reminder! This is an area where I want to get stronger.
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Horror Story Ideas in the forum Horror writers 6 months, 2 weeks ago
I have a vague idea for a story that might be horror, though it’s more likely suspense. Interested to see what others have to say. I never care to watch any horror, no thank you, but I might have some interest in books. I certainly like to broaden my reading.
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Daeus Lamb replied to the topic Controversial Opinion: "Reading makes your writing better" is bad advice in the forum General Writing Discussions 6 months, 2 weeks ago
@lrc and everyone else
I’m kicking myself I didn’t see this earlier. I read a lot of this discussion, but haven’t got the chance to read all of it. I want to come back and do that if I can.
I don’t see any point repeating what everyone has already said, but thanks @lrc for bringing this topic up! Even through I don’t agree, I love the out of the…[Read more]
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Daeus Lamb wrote a new post, 17 Ways to Approach Your Story from a Fresh Angle 7 months ago
Are your characters flopping over like wet cardboard? Is your plot fizzling in the middle or bouncing around without direction? Maybe the problem and solution is simple: you need different tactics, like when […]
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Great article, Daeus! I especially appreciate the advice to try different approaches to figure out which ones work best for you. The fact that almost every point is supported by an SE article is great.
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THIS IS AWESOME!!!!! I WOULD LOVE TO TRY OUT EACH AND EVERY THING ON THIS LIST (except I’ve already tried pansting, and it doesn’t really work for me unless I’m writing a short story or a bit of microfiction)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO GET STARTED THANK ‘EE KINDY SIR!!
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These are great ideas! I write primarily for the stage and screen and writing a book as a screenplay first is a fabulous idea! That’s getting on my todo list. Thanks!
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I enjoyed reading all these different ideas! So many fantastic tips, and like you said, many that I wouldn’t have come up with on my own.
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Daeus Lamb commented on the post, How Monet Gives Writers the Secret to Crafting Intoxicating Scenes 9 months, 1 week ago
Mmm. You know, I have never read book two in that series, so I’m not qualified to speak about the series as a whole.
You’re right about the scripture. I reviewed the draft I sent in and I think my wording there was convoluted and confused our editor. Let me see what I can do with that.
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Daeus Lamb wrote a new post, How Monet Gives Writers the Secret to Crafting Intoxicating Scenes 9 months, 1 week ago
Over a period of one year, famous artist Claud Monet dedicated himself to painting a set of haystacks during various seasons, weather conditions, and times of day. Sounds monotonous, right?
On the contrary, […]
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Thank you for the article, Daeus! I loved your first two points especially, and I was literally just this morning thinking “I wish people wrote about motif more.”
Your third point was weird for me, though. The Rothfuss example is specifically one of my least favorite openings ever because, two books in, I don’t think it gives accurate story promises, or really gives us a good idea of who Kvothe, is or even shows us a hint of the kind of prose we’ll be seeing. Kvothe and the opening’s narrator have fairly different prosaic styles, and I’ve always thought the opening and the interludes serve as contrast to the main story, in tone along with other elements. Prologue Kvothe is tired and jaded and somewhat humble (at least, more grounded, maybe), while young Kvothe is vibrant and arrogant and idealistic.
Then once you added the verses from Isaiah I completely lost the thread and I’m not sure what it has to do with prophetic openings.
Am I completely missing the point?
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Mmm. You know, I have never read book two in that series, so I’m not qualified to speak about the series as a whole.
You’re right about the scripture. I reviewed the draft I sent in and I think my wording there was convoluted and confused our editor. Let me see what I can do with that.
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This is lovely. 🙂
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Compelling advice, as usual. Thank you.
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One more brilliant article by Deus cuts through thick clouds. Thank you. For writing on a foundational topic. Offering vibrant recommendations, examples, and advise-for-this-moment. I wonder where to apply all I learned… 😉 I loved looking up Monet’s haystack series too
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Really enjoyed this article, Daeus!
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