Story Embers | Inkling-for-Christ | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/inkling-for-christ/activity/ Activity feed for Inkling-for-Christ. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:55:56 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 75385dd71f80845f3980f0c38856a81f Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Infinity War [SPOILER PRONE] in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/33592/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 21:46:56 -0400 @h-jones, I know I had to go back and look at how I even got in this thread and then had the “oh duh” moment. I created this thread because I needed people to talk to.

I agree with you I DO NOT think that Loki is really dead. One person I talked to thinks that Loki shifted into Banner and that is why Bruce cannot turn into hulk because he isn’t…[Read more]

]]> 0 d6881499b9a125d5575f409c61e7c1b9 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Infinity War [SPOILER PRONE] in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/33573/ Fri, 07 Dec 2018 20:40:38 -0400 @princess-foo, @i-david, @scarletimmortalized, @pursuewisdom.

I totally forgot about this thread. I had to watch the trailer THREE times just to understand that the trailer had come out!! I was really happy with my prediction about the title. I took what Strange said in the last movie about them being in the end game and figured that to be the ti…[Read more]

]]> 0 df8ca851961dcb1f599e9425e29f8dcc Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What's a good word count? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/28124/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:10:27 -0400 @morreafirebird, interesting. I noticed that my chapters seem to hang around 2-300 with a few being more. I’m trying to set a 600 word per chapter goal just to lengthen it a bit, because my chapters are really kind short

]]> 0 51402b41a61a4a2133615d654691c954 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What's a good word count? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/28122/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:08:49 -0400 @jenwriter17, thanks. I’m actually deleting some chapters. (This is like my 10th draft.) I find that my chapters tend to just naturally end. and it’s like each break is kinda like the commercial period.

On the side, I can’t help but notice you are an INFJ too!!!! And a Marvel and Star wars person! Ready for questions?? 1) how do you as an INFJ…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1c55db69b0eea7b8a64083308d87faa Inkling-for-Christ started the topic What's a good word count? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/28080/ Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:22:37 -0400 Hi Emberlings (or whatever we call ourselves)

I have a question. I’m working on my manuscript and noticed that each chapter has a different word count. Some barely reach 200, most are between 200-300, a few exceed 800 and only two go above 1,000. What is a good word average for a chapter? I figured that ~420 words per chapter=15K, ~550…[Read more]

]]> 0 1b2038bc2aa750d06e652376b30c45ec Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Feedback on beginning of short story? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/18248/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 23:27:56 -0400 @taylorclogston, amazing story! Or the start of one. I really like the detail you give in the beginning. Can’t wait to see how it turns out.

]]> 0 fcaf9d85ddcb0c8b548838375f1eb0b6 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16819/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 17:52:42 -0400 @taylorclogston, “A quiet person who talks too much.”  that sounds like me. My sister says I talk too much and it isn’t even important stuff I talk about.

Again thanks for the input and I will work on these changes when time finds me. (School and a job do become such a black hole.)

]]> 0 00784729b110c65f33fd9997e55e2ca3 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16782/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:20:00 -0400 @taylorclogston, yeah I wasn’t always an INFJ or I never took the test before, but being an introvert is relatively new. I enjoy being with people, but I tend to hang towards the outskirts of a group or stick to myself. Thanks for the factory info, I guess I did go a bit far with it. I probably could cut a lot of the minor characters like you…[Read more]

]]> 0 f3344893720d3bd46d2f5a880b507c80 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16779/ Sun, 09 Sep 2018 00:11:51 -0400 @taylorclogston, What are ways that I could fix the whole inspection scene, attack, and world building? Using futuristic America I kinda thought I could get by that one I guess.

Alos, I am concerned about my word count. It is so small and I am afraid that if and when I reduce the chapter size the word count, and thus the book will get smaller a…[Read more]

]]> 0 f5fc9adf60af9f088adefad03a644ccd Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16777/ Sat, 08 Sep 2018 23:40:27 -0400 @taylorclogston, WOW thank you so much! this is exactly the kind of critiques I need. I could see and tell that there are things that need to be fixed, but it’s hard for me to see them. I have not really had someone, other than myself as a writer, edit it. How coincidental is it that you work in a factory. On that note, how did I do with the whole…[Read more]

]]> 0 f4e8b0880debee8b609d70e2473cdb54 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16517/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:09:58 -0400 @scribbles thanks that definitely helps

]]> 0 76980a1ec89276a7c1ec5dfcf3e01085 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16393/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 21:02:02 -0400 @taylorclogston, just anything in general. My novella has only been edited (partially) by my siblings and a friend. I am totally open for any critiques that may be found.

]]> 0 a8a61046cb793d330dbcf79a458ecbe1 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16375/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:07:41 -0400 thanks @scribbles, I think I got it. I reposted it in General writing. I don’t know how many people I can tag, so I only tagged a few.

]]> 0 4e728ac972fc3040e8124c7347d53167 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16374/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:06:03 -0400 @scribbles

]]> 0 0988422365d5723c88a04837e99db134 Inkling-for-Christ started the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16373/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 20:05:38 -0400 I know that school has ( or is days away) from starting for us, but it has been on my mind to put this out there and ask if there is any willing soul who might be able to look at my book, Resistance. It is not a proper novel (its only 22,000 words). The basic synopsis is about a resistance movement caught between a rising dictatorship and a…[Read more]

]]> 0 cb30e00b04288744c7212ec802d943ab Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/16368/ Wed, 05 Sep 2018 19:56:33 -0400 @scribbles, gee thanks. I have no idea how to work with my computer. I will repost it in general writing. and I will fix the issue, I may need help…

]]> 0 3e66e3b337b60f9437a25f00885fa75b Inkling-for-Christ started the topic Would anyone be willing to look at my book? in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/15317/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:54:45 -0400 I know that school has ( or is days away) from starting for us, but it has been on my mind to put this out there and ask if there is any willing soul who might be able to look at my book, Resistance. It is not a proper novel (its only 22,000 words). The basic synopsis is about a resistance movement caught between a rising dictatorship and a…[Read more]

]]> 0 93fbcfd54700b80ded2186be12eee621 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic MBTI Roll Call!! in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/15313/ Tue, 28 Aug 2018 20:39:49 -0400 @elizabeth, I am an INFJ-T. As of late (last fall) I have become more of an introvert. I also had a thread about this running a while back. Check it out here

]]> 0 dc25401316b0fa15790d24ea2c806c36 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Publishing? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/14150/ Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:12:04 -0400 @katthewriter, thank you for starting this thread. I keep forgetting to ask questions of my own about publishing. I thought I had it all, but today proved me wrong. I will keep looking. You know I remember reading once that there is this great big writers market book that can only be found at the library. that has lists and lists of agents. I…[Read more]

]]> 0 ee739391afbeb7e472b342242f50208f Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Publishing? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/14139/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 23:34:23 -0400 @jane-maree,

does it help that the only books on my shelf are LOTR, Wingfeather, Narnia, and Little House on the Prarie?

]]> 0 00cd4bdd42e2674097fedf81d9e93530 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Publishing? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/14125/ Tue, 21 Aug 2018 19:57:20 -0400 @jane-maree, @josiah thank you. You both answered some questions that I have been asking myself and I keep forgetting to ask my SE community. @josiah, THANK YOU 1,000 TIMES. In February I submitted my work to Christian Faith Publishing (CFP) and got accepted within a week. However, when I learned about the cost (3.5 thousand dollars) I was scared…[Read more]

]]> 0 781ed83a2f885a3ec32cc027a3ec5eaf Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Publishing? in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/14066/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:31:33 -0400 @katthewriter, I do not know much about publishing. However, my parents have warned me about there being possible scams. I am going to tag a bunch of peeps who may know better than I. Actually I would Like to hear thoughts about publishing too since I am looking to publish

@kate
@briannastorm
@josiah
@gabriellepollack
@jenwriter17
@morreafirebird…[Read more]

]]> 0 58bd0c52de136e3ae0623d4d4d0c0ccb Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Help!!! My characters need names!!! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/11059/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 19:37:28 -0400 @raemarie, picking names is often the hardest, I like using Behind the name as @ajaj2000 suggested. Tow other sites I like are Fantasy Name Generator and Random Name Generator

Fantasy Name Generator: https://www.fantasynamegenerators.com

Random name Generator: http://random-name-generator.info

]]> 0 581924d18ab17867c88dd02234bf0b8e Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What does INTP or INJF stand for in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/10718/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 18:35:34 -0400 @emma-starr, I manifest my J function very well. I am a meticulous planner (most of the time) and dislike procrastinating. I tend to get things done as soon as I can. I maximize my time that I do have while planning sometimes months in advance. I already have my classes for the spring lined up. Like you said, you’re extremely bubbly around your…[Read more]

]]> 0 6f975e8db162ff37472095b12ae24cba Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Looking for laptop recommendations in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/10091/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 23:25:36 -0400 @kate,

I would TOTALY recommend a Mac book air. I got mine in 2014 and it still runs like new! I bought mine brand new[ ” want a Macintosh laptop, packaging so posh. Fits like a glove in that tiny little white box” (Toby Mac’s I want a mac daddy)] (with help from my parents) My brothers also have airs and got theirs recently but refurbished. I b…[Read more]

]]> 0 77866cf38f89e9a4153fd1d5546bad57 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/10037/ Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:53:18 -0400 @josiah, wow I didn’t think of that. I’ve been spending my time criticising the book and not realizing that I did that too (ripped off marvel a lot). For me, there is a little bit of inspiration seeing that a homeschooler wrote this and it did go big.

]]> 0 718e4ea3cc02702b02263748529f6584 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9949/ Wed, 27 Jun 2018 01:42:48 -0400 @sam-kowal, I must be blind!! the whole story arch is star wars! thanks for pointing that out. I do love the mental link though. (wish I could do that with my dog)

]]> 0 555f1bd8855d98b685faab1e3f0555b9 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9863/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 12:52:08 -0400 @sam-kowal, I missed that with the pony! I know the name sounded familiar but couldn’t figure it out. Also is it just me or is Braum to much like Gandalf? I feel that eragon is almost a Frodo. And you pointed out the name which is cleaver (for a rip off). It makes it hard cause I have to stop and think about how to say the name b…[Read more]

]]> 0 37fcae78765a499ce583812802d75fc5 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9826/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 20:51:18 -0400 @morreafirebird, I wouldn’t blame you.  I had conflicting feelings about it at first too. Honestly, it’s not that great.

@samuel, it does have A dragon as far as I have read

]]> 0 b1c87ca5b662b744e5885d0c484288f7 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9812/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 17:29:06 -0400 @kate, great thoughts. While I was impressed that the author was homeschooled, I was skeptical because I didn’t feel like there was a Christian undertone or any of that. As I am listening to it I feel that it has no real morals. Also, it feels like “just another fantasy story” to me. there is nothing to set it apart.

]]> 0 0474cbbd50a2d7fe2e0efd9347f5d2e2 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9805/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 16:42:33 -0400 @jenwriter17, not really. I’m just surfing for people who have read this book so that I can discuss it. My sister read it and loves it. I was skeptical of it and am listening to it only cause I have nothing else at the moment. To be honest it isn’t bad but there is a lot that could be worked on.

]]> 0 59bdd2e566f86112144d9aa39da79e69 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9795/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:45:18 -0400 @jane-maree, @everyone, I think we need to examine this deeper. While Paolini, was homeschooled he graduated at 15 and began working on his first novel (Eragon). It was heavily promoted through his parents publishing company. That may explain how he got away with so much. Also, he was 15 when he wrote it. According to Wikipedia, he was influenced…[Read more]

]]> 0 516182e621af5f560780ad9c6bdcdfdd Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9793/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 13:07:47 -0400 @emma-starr, I wouldn’t totally recommend the series. its too close to LOTR

]]> 0 117b347f9697861ffb9c4266b56ad95f Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9786/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 12:07:38 -0400 @jane-maree, I agree with you. I see too many cop-offs from LOTR and I feel like there may be a little pulled off from how to train your dragons.

]]> 0 e07286f1db629f9cd1fef956ac769f80 Inkling-for-Christ started the topic Eragon in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9751/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 23:17:37 -0400 For you fantasy people, and anyone in general.

Has anyone heard of Eragon by Christopher Paolini? I’m reading/listening to it now and I was wondering if there is anyone knows of it.

@gracelivingston
 @emma-starr
 @missfaeriekaiti 
@happyholly_c
 @archer360
 @jane-maree
 @scribbles
@quinn-ofallon

]]> 0 1e9816d48003dd039e004b74125a1c4d Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What does INTP or INJF stand for in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9724/ Sun, 24 Jun 2018 10:45:55 -0400 @ariella-newheart, I’m still figuring it out. For sure I know I’m happiest when I have time alone. I love people but I can’t be out to long. I wonder if my skepticalness of people has to do with being introvert. Also, in a large group, you will usually find me kinda on theoutskirts unless I’m invited further in.

I am a Star Wars fan. (that is a…[Read more]

]]> 0 eaf82137d480b7eca9fbce906626f480 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What does INTP or INJF stand for in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9718/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 23:35:51 -0400 @ariella-newheart, what are some defining traits/characteristics you’ve noticed in yourself? Like when/ where/ with what are you happiest and such?

]]> 0 0680d0843a49c6d97ef0d37cd6da4468 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Post the first paragraph of your WIP here and get feedback in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9669/ Sat, 23 Jun 2018 00:18:03 -0400 @r-m-archer, thanks. I stink at commas. Funny story…a few years ago, my mom threatened to pull the comma button off my computer because I kept splicing commas. So I stopped using them until the fall when I learned a little better.

@esjohnson, thanks. the inspiration actually came from me thinking about the opening, but I was like half awake…[Read more]

]]> 0 0e0feed43394eac8b9b98f4b4d8c1e9d Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Post the first paragraph of your WIP here and get feedback in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9636/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 18:53:59 -0400 @esjohnson, I can see  I am kinda late to this, but here’s the first paragraph of my WIP (which has actually been accepted for publishing, but I thought I’d post it anyways)

“Patrick!” I scream throwing back the bedsheets. My chest heaves as I wipe beads of sweat from my forehead. My shaky breath comes out, in short, trembling gasps. Ominous t…[Read more]

]]> 0 aa96e31aed86987bab283eeccd4a43ed Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Story Embers Anthem in the forum Poetry Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9152/ Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:00:53 -0400 @anne-of-lothlorien, BEAUTIFUL!!  and so so true

]]> 0 6979bfa7459aefcbc119e27069d4a84e Inkling-for-Christ's profile was updated https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9089/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:03:59 -0400 0 1f1d6f83feaf5a8a69fecd548bde8521 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What does INTP or INJF stand for in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9088/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 19:00:49 -0400 So I just retook the personality quiz and nothing has changed I am still an INJF-T. I have noticed lately that I am happier by myself and that I can only be around people for a certain amount of time. Also I find that I am very quiet and VERY particular about my friend choices. How about you other INJF people?

]]> 0 62ad3b44b2703aa1a8e2a6cabdb24531 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic What does INTP or INJF stand for in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/9087/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 18:46:30 -0400 @ericawordsmith, good question. My theory is that most NOT ALL writers are introverted because of the massive amounts of time we spend alone writing. There can be outgoing introverts too. I have a friend who is outgoing and you would have no clue at all unless you knew it from her.

]]> 0 9a254dcea6f328c222a3dbfc800cd852 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Question about Fan Fictions in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/8782/ Tue, 12 Jun 2018 18:32:08 -0400 @thewirelessblade, I have to agree with @samuel here. I don’t think there is anything wrong with fan fiction(ff), in fact, I believe there is some good to it. When I first started writing, (about 7 years ago) I was writing Marvel based fan fiction, and my MC was Hawkeye’s niece and nephew. I believe that ff is actually a good springboard for a…[Read more]

]]> 0 f57477cd26a8762e9bb08bacebf73e11 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic It's a small world in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/8510/ Sat, 09 Jun 2018 16:16:27 -0400 I’ll give you guys another story…so my church (here in Pittsburgh) is a fairly large church  (and when I say large that is an understatement. [we get about 200-300 a service for 3 services]) Anywho the director of my College “Youth Group” was Brenda Roethlisberger (the mom of Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger). And to top it I I have s…[Read more]

]]> 0 93363d77b8c5818b5ed92961431c6eb1 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic The fan-fiction question in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7708/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:30:12 -0400 @thebookharvester, you’re welcome. I found that sometimes when I have nothing to write [when my brain doesn’t want to work on one of my zillion WIPs] it helps to have something already there and I just have to follow or focus on 1-3 characters

]]> 0 abfe45ebc20b7172566098d6340307bc Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic The fan-fiction question in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7693/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:28:37 -0400 @thebookharvester, It’s cool to know that someone else started with fanfiction too! When I was twelve I started writing fanfiction for the Avengers (at the time I didn’t know the word fanfiction so I called it “piggyback writing”). I created my own characters who lived in the “shadows” of the Avengers (all my characters were either sons/daughters…[Read more]

]]> 0 763b3d1e337b837e7ace1695e61bab6e Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic It's a small world in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7690/ Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:19:21 -0400 @jenwriter17, I’m sure it may happen sometime.

I have had a few of these encounters where I found that friend(s) of mine knew someone I knew from a different circle. My brothers say it will only happen in the homeschool community.

]]> 0 e72f7061ad5787586bf2f88154b018ff Inkling-for-Christ started the topic It's a small world in the forum General Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7610/ Sat, 02 Jun 2018 21:05:01 -0400 Have you ever/ do you have a friend who has a friend who you happen to know, and you don’t find that out until you meet that friend at a party hosted by your other friend? Well, I did today and it made the world a lot smaller.

@Josiah, I was at the Barry’s house this afternoon, for John Barry’s graduation and was introduced to your dad! Being…[Read more]

]]> 0 164431dd2ebac62aa12859449cb9bb80 Inkling-for-Christ replied to the topic Should you kill a character (This is a lesson-ish) in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/7285/ Thu, 31 May 2018 20:25:23 -0400 @thewirelessblade, I agree with you. Unless a character’s death moves the plot it is useless. Take Tris from Divergent. Personally, I feel that her death was meaningless and the characters really show that at the end. On the other end of the spectrum, there is Andrew Peterson’s Wingfeather Saga. Two of the main characters die and at first, their…[Read more]

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