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J.A.Penrose started the topic Guild War 4 in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
“Write any story you choose with the most original and creative prose that you can.”
THE TIME HAS COME PARIMIS.
War has been declared among the guild’s of Story Embers, and Parimi Alca is in terrible danger.
The competition will be tough. Avensbeck has won all of the prompt wars so far, and if we aren’t careful, they will dominate again. Also, t…[Read more]
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Evelyn replied to the topic Lesson 14 : Character Descriptions that Don't Slow Down the Scene in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
@julia Thank you! I am very fond of her myself. 🙂
A ‘beanpole’ does sound familiar and seems to fit better. Thanks for the advice!!
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Evelyn replied to the topic Lesson 14 : Character Descriptions that Don't Slow Down the Scene in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
@Julia Lol… 508 or 512 words… not like anyone was going to count it. xD
Here’s my clip from my nameless WIP:
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Chris hadn’t meant to be found when he dove into the neighbors yard, but here she was standing before him: a plaid-skirted and pink-sweatered telephone pole. The elderly lady prodded him with the end of her broom.
“Are you s…
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Lesson 14 : Character Descriptions that Don't Slow Down the Scene in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
This question was raised as an aside by @consciousdreamer a few days back, and I figured it could be good to spend one of our Monday lessons on it.
All too often, you can be reading a book and then have to put it down and rub your eyes because the writer just had their entire cast described down to every freckle in one chapter. You have all of…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Namarie! @metasua @lillian-parks03 @wysteriacampion
@wishingwell13
@cassie-hartfinh
@esjohnson
@aysia-serene
@coggleton
@julia
@evelyn
@silverclaw-bonnetfolly
@ariella-newheart
@sarah-vdh
@steward-of-the-pen
@e-jo3
@consciousdreamer
@joseph-kolapudi
@wonderland7
@emily-d
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@writerforever
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Out of the Darkness, a World Rises in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Can I just say guys, you are doing awesomely here. O-o
I think I may spend all of tomorrow afternoon just going through these and collaborating some more things together and then responding to this stellar thread.
Also, I’m thinking that we may end up using some of our world building to have our own mini Parimi Alca tournaments? As in,…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic GUILD WAR CALENDAR in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Hi Parimis!
Daeus has put up the calendar of Guild Wars for us to see, so please check it out! Note that it starts when I tell you.…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
We have another member who can not make it with us any longer.
Namarie @Northerner ! *waves*
(and yes, ‘Namarie’ is Quenya for…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Lesson 13 : Plotting with Purpose in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
Haha, okay then. I shall brace myself. *nodnod*
1. Characteristic Moment
Oooooh, nice. I like how you’ve mentioned her issue (bavery) at the start, because that basically establishes the story. *nodnod*
2. The Inciting Incident
Yep. Looking strong, and already forcing her out of her comfort zone, so that’s good.
3. The Moment of…[Read more]
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Catherine Roche replied to the topic Passport Checking Anyone? (Introductions) in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@julia Yes! She’s a master plot weaver! All of the little pieces come together so neatly. For each reveal, it seems to smack you in the face how obvious it seems (because of all the carefully laid clues) and yet you never would have guessed it. (At least, that’s my experience.)
@ariella-newheart Hi! You were one of the first people to welcome me…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Well Parimis, it is time to say goodbye to a few of our members.
Some of our noble friends have decided that they would like to step out, at least temporarily, and I figured I’d let you guys know. Whenever someone is removed, I will put a farewell comment here for them, and so you all know.
At the end of the week, more will probably be…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Lesson 13 : Plotting with Purpose in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
Who has sat down to plot and then ended up with all of their ideas going splat onto the page and not making any sense to how a book needs to be structured? Me too. A few years ago, (yikes, crazy to think that it was only just over three years) I would just come up with the intro, the complication, the plot twist, the climax, and the conclusion.…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Goal of the Guild | Important in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@julia Hmmm…maybe I should do a lesson on plotting a novel… *taps chin thoughtfully*
@writercatherine Hi there! Yes, it will be great to have you around. (Also, I’ll give you newbies a few weeks to settle in. Don’t worry.)
@esjohnson Don’t worry, you’ve been going fine! And awww, thanks! I’m so happy you are loving the guild. You guys…[Read more]
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Catherine Roche replied to the topic Passport Checking Anyone? (Introductions) in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@julia Neverseen was the first one I had to wait for. Everblaze’s cliffhanger wasn’t the worst of them, but it was pretty bad. Hmm, maybe. In that case, it’d probably be Keefe because he’s so protective and impulsive. He might jump in front of a weapon to save Sophie. Mmm, yeah, they’re a bit more mature then Keeper. What’s your favorite part of…[Read more]
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Catherine Roche replied to the topic Passport Checking Anyone? (Introductions) in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@julia YOU READ KEEPER OF THE LOST CITIES?! *screams* A FELLOW KEEPER HAS BEEN FOUND! (Sorry for yelling.) Have you read all the books so far? Are you excited for Flashback? Are you part of the wiki? Who’s your favorite character? Who’s your least favorite character? What’s your favorite book? Who do you ship? [Cease interrogation]
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Evelyn replied to the topic Defenestration – My Most Recent Short Story in the forum Critiques 7 years, 9 months ago
@Julia Okay thanks for your help! 🙂
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Catherine Roche replied to the topic Passport Checking Anyone? (Introductions) in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@jane-maree @evelyn @cassie-hartfinh @esjohnson @wishingwell13 @j-a-penrose @consciousdreamer @julia Thanks! Hello everyone!
I’ve been reading the articles and working with the Writer’s Rank Advancement Guide for about a month and a half, and part of the forum about a month. I’m glad to be a part of a guild at last! I definitely like the site.
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Evelyn replied to the topic Defenestration – My Most Recent Short Story in the forum Critiques 7 years, 9 months ago
@Julia I think I get what you mean, but could you maybe point out a couple examples or sections that would be shortened?
Thanks for reading it and thanks for your help!! 🙂
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Goal of the Guild | Important in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Okay Parimis. This is an important post that we all need to look at. Please be sure to read it all the way through!
Our vision for the guilds is to form a tight-knit group of creators who encourage and inspire each other in their craft. As guildmasters, we’re trying to help build this spirit of camaraderie and we have lots of different o…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Guildmaster Vanishing in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
YOUR GUILDMASTER HAS RETURNED! And shall do all of these crazy adjustments that were decided on while I was away. xD Please bare with me as i frantically email and update things today.
Thanks for being nice to my cousin while I was gone. And thanks @Jane-Maree for stepping in for…[Read more]
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