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Josie M

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    I’m not an expert but I am good at some things things well and I sure know what not to do.

    Here’s some of my top advice in no particular order or organization.

    • I think it’s essential to market in a way you can enjoy. That’s the only way it will be sustainable. You may tell yourself “I will write one blog post a week!” or whatever it…

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  • Rose replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 2 months ago

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    That sounds really cool. All those cultures!

    Thanks! Settings and cultures are some of my favorite things to write!

    Sounds fun! I wish I could try it, but the studio I found is like three hours away

    Aww, that’s such a pity! 🙁 That’s one of the things about America that I cannot wrap my head around as a European. It’s so big. If we d…[Read more]

  • Joshua Scheele replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    I am attempting to start the story in a medieval fantasy/steampunk age that will progress over the time of story with the discovery of inventions and re-discoveries of technology that will progress to a star wars like era. It will tell the tale of a journey of survival and expansion to the stars in pursuit of peace and…[Read more]

  • Rose replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    Thanks   I’m planning on seven books. Favorite part…well, I guess it would be the learning. It’s kinda weird, but we really can learn a lot about life while writing.

    Oh, absolutely. I’ve found I often end up writing the things I’m struggling with. It’s easier to work out your problems through three layers of metaphor and a character XD
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  • Joshua Scheele replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    Exactly and another part to that is that lesson that I feel is most important, especially now, is what defines right and wrong, ourselves or a greater example.

    Yeah I am not sure if they would be cute but definitely someone you want on your side both in peace and war. It is a lot of creatures/races with many sub-groups. My WIP is…[Read more]

  • Rose replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    That’s a good theme. I think we could all use the reminder that there is some goodness out there sometimes.

    I think I write it because I need to convince myself of it XD

    Right now I’m working on my reader magnet. It’s a short work and takes place two hundred years before the actual series. Basically, it just shows how the kingdom fell…

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  • Noah Cochran replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    I just finished editing (or at least a round of editing) the first book in a series.
    That plot sounds really intriguing! How many books are you planning for the series? Are you writing it in third or first person? What’s your outlining process?

    As you can see, my interest is very much sparked. 🙂

    What about you? Do you have a WIP?
    I’m…[Read more]

  • *nods* Ok, what about…KNIFE GIRL!!! @josie-m, Knife Girl, would you do us the honor of being one of the judges? And @storysmith? And @erynne of course! Both should be…reasonably unbiased judged probably (:

    Ok so there’s three answers above to this prompt right now–by me, @k-a-grey and @noah-cochran–and the prompt is: write a scene with a…[Read more]

  • Rose replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    Hi Josie! I’m Rose, pleased to meet you!

    About my writing…I write fantasy. I try to weave God’s truth into the stories. Common themes in my work are faith, courage, and following your God-given path. One recurring theme is that no one is ever so far gone that God can’t forgive them.

    I write fantasy as well!

    Those are <…[Read more]

  • Joshua Scheele replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    What songs do you like play with your guitar? What do you like to draw the most?

  • Joshua Scheele replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    Welcome to the crew!

    I really that theme. I am trying to weave morals based on God’s truth into my story and create godly applications. My chief theme is to teach how important it is to always do what is right no matter the cost.

    Same here! Although I am doing something different for dwarves. I am using a badger like creature…[Read more]

  • Noah Cochran replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 3 months ago

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    Hey Joise! I’m Noah, glad to have ya!

    What is the plot of your current fantasy WIP?

    Another poetry lover! So, if I’m wanting to read some fantastic poetry, what book or author would you recommend?

    Do you write much poetry? If so, what style do you use?

    About me…Aside from writing, I’ve dabbled in a bit of everything but have mas…

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