Story Embers | Faramir | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/faramir/activity/ Activity feed for Faramir. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:38:32 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 31a56fc19645d1ef2d13acd2396f0c83 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/the-teashop-on-madison-street/comment-page-1/#comment-12084 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:17:39 -0400 This is so great! I love it!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Allie Robyn   We stopped at the teashop on Madison Street. Abstract renditions of flowers hung from the walls. A case displayed little pastries, perfect and neat. The worker […] ]]> 4ed6abb9f578172c081c4df8855cd04a Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-turn-your-message-upside-down-to-give-your-story-a-unique-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-11627 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:29:41 -0400 Loved this so much! And I agree. Thanks, Mariposa.

In reply to - Mariposa Aristeo wrote a new post How to Turn Your Message Upside Down to Give Your Story a Unique Perspective Love triumphs over all. Dreams come true. Believe in yourself. These messages and more color the plots […] ]]> 9fb2ae07edd30017a670ac7c29e3e1b8 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/a-missionarys-lament/comment-page-1/#comment-10959 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 00:30:53 -0400 Wow, as a TCK and MK this really spoke to me! Thank you, Sarah.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Sarah Spradlin   Stories from all over the world hold that wayfarers, especially sailors, often got tattoos of swallows. It was, after all, the swooping swallows against the […] ]]> 953616c49601c32ed2ccd66dd65f9c6a Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-write-humorous-stories-even-when-youre-not-a-funny-person/comment-page-1/#comment-8259 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:12:25 -0400 Awesome post, Allison! I love how you focus on so many different types of comedy. I often find myself stuck on only one or two.

In reply to - Allison Raymond wrote a new post Everyone enjoys turning red in the face and struggling to breathe for a few seconds after a hilarious experience. Laughter lightens your mood, reduces stress, and even improves your […] ]]> 23ff62030b2289e54ba10b7a6db2d394 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7832 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:36:54 -0400 Hi Dave!
Thank you, that means a lot! Maple Grove seems like a world away, but our thoughts are still with you all. I didn’t know that you are a storyteller as well, that’s pretty cool. I’d love to discuss the craft someday!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> de76a275e9f33cd0cd5c11ea263b4da8 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7838 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:36:52 -0400 That’s really cool, Olivia! I have a friend in Canada whose family is working with Indigenous churches in Saskatchewan. It sounds like a very interesting dynamic, and very necessary as we as a country move toward reconciliation and truth.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 5d5a0c33e4aff14be1a648c540a96e07 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7836 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:38 -0400 Absolutely, Brian! I’ve fallen out of the habit, but I did a writing course in middle school that forced me, as part of my homework, to make 5 daily observations/questions about my environment. It was a great exercise that stimulated my creative thinking. A “five senses” journal sounds like a great idea.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 75333e98d7c18186e5ff28d9f3ebec92 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7833 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:37 -0400 Thank you Abigail! That’s super cool, I should probably try some acting at some point even if my audience is only my siblings. I imagine it would also be super helpful for knowing how to write facial expressions and body language.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 2e672ff6b1acde999a550fbe2bbde396 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7831 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:35 -0400 Thank you so much, Justine!

I didn’t know Dekker had a writing course, that’s pretty cool! I’ll have to check it out.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 6b36cd04fbb88517e42d50ef94b0f3a5 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7837 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:33 -0400 Oh wow lol, that is pretty far North! Sounds like an adventure living there.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> a22f18eee32f6fb2897e888a06d3d64f Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7839 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 13:58:29 -0400 That’s really cool, Olivia! I have a friend whose family is working with Indigenous communities and churches in Saskatchewan. It sounds like very interesting work, and very necessary as we as a nation move toward truth and reconciliation.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 607a3643fcfb39d9572b31a8e01728c8 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7717 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:26 -0400 Hey Brian,

Wow, that’s quite a life! I’m glad that you have a Hobbit hole to return to after all of those travels and adventures. I’m sure that storehouse of experiences will serve you well as you write.

I love that verse from Corinthians, thanks for sharing. Praise be to God! And what wonderful adventures we will have when we reach Heaven.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 4f9c65639c12eea71636e114dfaf2f66 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7716 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:21 -0400 Thanks Olivia! Glad you found it useful.
So I grew up in Deep River, which may not be “northern” for you depending on where you live, haha! It’s North of highway 7 though, so that counts for something. How about you?

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> d8d1bb1631d2859c68026474b3831f9e Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7715 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:20 -0400 Thanks Joelle! That’s really cool, sounds like you have a lot of tools under your belt for the writing process. I love hikes too, also runs. Recently I was running a half marathon and decided to mentally describe the scenery around me as best I could. When I got home I wrote it down as a description exercise, and I found it to be a great…[Read more]

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> c255fb76fa2ef2220890e731c6641b95 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7714 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:19 -0400 You’re welcome Benjamin, glad you enjoyed it!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 9004cc35d842a5f5b861191ea2463ebe Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7713 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:18 -0400 Thank you Sarah! Glad you enjoyed it. My books aren’t published quite yet, I’m currently working on the revision process. But I do hope to begin sending manuscripts to agents or publishing houses within the next 3-4 years.

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 4048c0f507244678735c7a84bfe8baaf Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7712 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:17 -0400 Wow that’s cool, Olivia! I’ve been an MK since I was 9, so about 11 years now. Where does your family serve?

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 0fd0bf336b7d2219bdd4ddc0c2f16e08 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-reasons-why-traditional-heroes-still-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7718 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:12 -0400 Love these points, Rose! I absolutely agree that characters don’t have to be dark and gritty to show truth. I think Aragorn is a great example of this in both the books and movies. He has more doubts in the movies about his role as the Chosen One, but he’s still an ultimately good character who we can all aspire to be like. And that strengthens,…[Read more]

In reply to - Rose Sheffler wrote a new post For thousands of years, audiences have been enamored with stories of heroes going on quests to save the world. From Robin Hood to Luke Skywalker to Wonder Woman, the trope’s v […] ]]> 6facce719090dcdb95a2f5d7ca2990b5 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/3-reasons-why-traditional-heroes-still-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-7719 Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:52:11 -0400 Love your thoughts on this, Rose! I think a great example of a near-perfect character is Aragorn. He’s believable because he has human emotions, but he’s still a role model that most of us can aspire to be like.

In reply to - Rose Sheffler wrote a new post For thousands of years, audiences have been enamored with stories of heroes going on quests to save the world. From Robin Hood to Luke Skywalker to Wonder Woman, the trope’s v […] ]]> 6f73245026416810863883c8046efdf5 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/why-memorable-writers-need-to-experience-real-adventures/comment-page-1/#comment-7632 Thu, 01 Jul 2021 20:31:49 -0400 Hey Kristianne,

Glad it was helpful! That’s really neat. I’m actually a missionary kid as well (if you couldn’t tell). I’m currently writing from Malawi, where I’ve spent most of my time since the age of ten. I think it’s a bit easier for MKs to step out of our comfort zones, but it still requires effort to make it a habit!

In reply to - Story Embers wrote a new post By Christopher Babcock   As Jesus walked along, he noticed a man named Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, “Follow me. I mean, if you want to. No pressure. And fe […] ]]> 3b5f94a2a6ee0e4d7a3e998365b8b976 Faramir posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/how-to-improve-your-writing-every-second-of-the-day/comment-page-1/#comment-7282 Wed, 26 May 2021 05:24:11 -0400 Loved this article, Daeus! I especially agree with what you said about critiquing books as you read. I’ve been compulsively doing this since I was 17. Sometimes I need to just shut it off and enjoy the story, but often it’s really helpful for me as I attempt to improve my own craft.

In reply to - Daeus Lamb wrote a new post The enemy of writing is time. It limits productivity and advancement. For many writers, a conflict exists between the hours they spend (or wish they could spend) on their latest story […] ]]>