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Cathy replied to the topic Controversial Opinion: "Reading makes your writing better" is bad advice in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 7 months ago
*sheepish grin* Youβre right I think I got a βlittleβ (a lot) *ahem* carried away with arguing, I have a lot of siblings and close relatives who all enjoy banteringβ¦intensely 😅. Thank you for correcting me, I need to very much rein in my tongue more. Iβm sorry I grilled you @lrc and @shannon, it was an immature and unnecessary thing to do and yo…[Read more]
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Michelle Rose posted a new activity comment 4 years, 7 months ago
@imwritehere1920 Hi Lily *gives you big hug* I’m so sorry I didn’t write you back sooner. Things have been crazy around here😅 Okay where did we leave off. Yesssss I’ve seen Heartland I loved that show!! What season are you on? (There are a lot) it is a pretty slow show, but you really get to know the characters:)
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Noah Cochran replied to the topic Apt Words for Writing Descriptions in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Hey, I just wanna say, don’t do more college unless you find it absolutely necessary. I’m all for just diving into writing and spending your time doing that instead of college, especially if you want to publish.
Thanks, you as well. π
Rose, you’re new look is slightly ominous. xD
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Rose replied to the topic Apt Words for Writing Descriptions in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
I loved your second example of description!Β Iβm going to definitely try that technique out more in my stories (I kinda do already, but not as much as I should). XD
Thank you! Glad I could help π
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Noah Cochran replied to the topic Apt Words for Writing Descriptions in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Yep, it’s my first year. I am studying business. What about you, are you still in high-school or are you doing college?
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Noah Cochran replied to the topic Apt Words for Writing Descriptions in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
I’ve been doing fine, been trying to get in 2k words a day, which has been going well, but we’ll see what happens when I have to start online college and school next week.
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Noah Cochran started the topic Apt Words for Writing Descriptions in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Alrighty, I’m want y’all to help me extended my writing lexicon by supplying me with more apt, concise words that you use to describe things, particularly when it comes to writing descriptions of stone, wood, and cloth objects, such as: jewelry, trinkets, furniture, carvings, cutlery, medieval transportation vehicles, clothing, and any opulent…[Read more]
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Michelle Rose posted a new activity comment 4 years, 8 months ago
@imwritehere1920 Hi Lily! *gives hug*
Okay I finally got into my Goodreads account. I sent you a friend request but it says its pending. I guess you have to approve π I’m new to this too! so we will learn it together.
Yesssss! Brownies are the best:) Have you ever put anything different in your brownies? like m&ms or chocolate chips:)
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Michelle Rose posted a new activity comment 4 years, 8 months ago
@imwritehere1920 I’m so sorry Lily, I just saw your message in my spam (that is weird) Oh Yes!!!! I would love to join you in that good reads club. I have a good reads account but didn’t have a reason to use it…until now:) How can I join??? *claps in excitment *
GIRL!!! You almost scared me *fans myself with hand* brownies?! Yum:) me and my…[Read more] -
Rose replied to the topic Writing Paces and Schedules in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Nice! 15.5k is great! So, you mentioned finishing your first draft for your YA fantasy, are you in the editing stage for it now? Or what are you currently working on?
Well, my current project is actually a trilogy. I’m very, very close to finishing the first draft of the second book, (I’m on 95k, I only have the finale/climax left to…[Read more]
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Noah Cochran replied to the topic Writing Paces and Schedules in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Nice! 15.5k is great! So, you mentioned you finished your first draft of you YA fantasy, are you in th editing stage for it now? Or what are you currently working on?
I am currently reading Skyward, so make sure that no spoilers slip off your tongue. π Yes, Spensa is the shining star of that book. π Jerkface (aka, Jorgen,…[Read more]
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Brian Stansell replied to the topic Writing Paces and Schedules in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Actually really enjoyed Ted Dekker’s The Creative Way course, which is in the box at the top.Β There are 3 books inside it.
I haven’t actually sent any of the kid’s stuff out for publication.Β Just wanted to publish an adult book first so that I didn’t get pigeon-holed or dismissed for writing a particular genre.Β I like an…[Read more]
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Michelle Rose posted a new activity comment 4 years, 8 months ago
@imwritehere1920 I have 1 sister we are 4 months apart
My birthday comes first lolBelieve it or not… I’ve never had coffee *covers ears so I dont hear your screams* I am tempted to try Starbucks, especially their unicorn drink XD
My top three toppings… hmm I must go with pepperoni, olives, and cheese (plain cheese)
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Olivia Catherine replied to the topic Six Word Story Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Oh, that sounds cool! It is rather difficult trying to put your own story into six words though, or it was for me anyway. I was like “there’s so much to it that I can’t just do six words!” π Haha
Ya, it’s a nice post to come back into the community with. π Nice to meet you too! *waves back* I’m actually not sure how…[Read more]
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Michelle Rose posted a new activity comment 4 years, 8 months ago
@imwritehere1920 You have an older brother?!? I’m shook. I gotta ask again lol How many siblings do you have and what are their names??
Fun fact I like tea better than coffee XD my favorite tea had to be chamomile, its so relaxing and great to sip on:) What is your favorite tea Lily? or do you like coffee better:)
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Michelle Rose replied to the topic Six Word Story Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
@olivia Hi Olivia *waves* I haven’t been very active on the forum in a while. But I’m back now. And this fun little thing Lily set up is just what I needed.Β It’s nice to meet you.Β How long have you been on Story Embers?? And Are you working on any WIP?? If so what is it about??
She likes me because most moms do lol.
@imwritehere1920 Hi Lily! I…[Read more]
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Brian Stansell replied to the topic Six Word Story Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Hi Lily,
I submitted a poem on your friend Hannah’s site this time.
Ha, ha! 😂🤣 …Bronte
I love this ☝. 😋
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Olivia Catherine replied to the topic Six Word Story Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
@imwritehere1920 Sounds cool, but I think I’ll skip.
I know, same! It was fun writing them.
I know, the one about Josh is really sad, but the idea isn’t mine. I got it from a book I recently read, called The Brotherhood by Jerry B Jenkins. It was really good, though sad.
Haha, you caught me! I wasn’t going to do it since I…[Read more]
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Olivia Catherine replied to the topic Six Word Story Challenge in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 8 months ago
Hello! Thank you for making this post. Super cool idea, by the way!
Haha, I like those best too, though the last one is my WIP, so I like that one too.
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Brian Stansell replied to the topic Audio Cinema in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 8 months ago
Per request, I have updated the Scene Questions below to include Rose’s suggestion (@rose-colored-fancy) …
…AND I have added one additional question that goes to the value of this fun exercise. 😎Β 12 Disciples – 12 Tribes of Israel – 12 Gates in the Heavenly City – 12 – Eggs in a Dozen… (Okay, I’ll admit I got carried away with this last…[Read more]
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