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Martin Detwiler wrote a new post, Why Villains Need Character Arcs Too (and How to Pull Them Off) 2 weeks, 2 days ago
For better or for worse, villains are fascinating. The best ones challenge the protagonist’s worldview and ethics, pushing him closer to pivotal decisions than the smoke and mirrors of plot.
Most villains in […]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic New Member! in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 2 months ago
<p style=”text-align: left;”>Hello all!</p>
We have found a stranger wandering on the outskirts of Erekdale! I caught word from Overlord Lamb via an airborne missive, and went searching on my trusty dragon steed.Lo and behold! I found @michelle just where Lamb said I would. And here she is now, ready to take her place among the ranks and life of…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 2 months, 1 week ago
Thank you so much, Ethan!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Emma, thank you so much! I’m so glad this was an encour to you. ☺️
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How Developing Cultural Arts Can Boost Your Story's Worldbuilding 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks for adding to the discussion here, Chelsea! I think you’re right. Most of the time fantasy cultures are presented almost as monocultures. It’s certainly easy to create one oversimplification per culture – but it makes for less realistic, enjoyable reading.
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 4 Ways to Pull the Plot Back Out of Your Character’s Head 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks, Selah.
Yep! We authors aren’t just horrible people to our characters for no reason at all. XD
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 4 Ways to Pull the Plot Back Out of Your Character’s Head 2 months, 3 weeks ago
You can do it, Bella! Each step of progress you make will snowball and build on itself. Keep writing!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Eden! I’m encouraged that you were able to understand why you keep coming back to fantasy. It really is a beautiful genre.
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 2 months, 3 weeks ago
You’re welcome, Jessi! I’m so glad I was able to remind you of the reasons why you love the fantasy genre. 🙂
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Martin Detwiler wrote a new post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever come across a saying that jumped inside your mind, made itself at home, and informed your thinking from that day forward? This happened to me several years ago when I read a quote by Neil Gaiman that […]
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I love this article! It reminds me of one of the reasons I was drawn to fantasy as a young one. The wonder and whimsy of Truth and Beauty… *happy sigh* That’s what I want to depict in my own stories, and I sometimes struggle to remember that in the dullness of everyday life. Thanks for the reminder! 😀
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You’re welcome, Jessi! I’m so glad I was able to remind you of the reasons why you love the fantasy genre. 🙂
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I LOVE THIS. ❤️
I never thought I would write fantasy and yet, for some reason, I always find myself returning to it. There’s just something about it…some of the most life changing books I’ve read were in the fantasy genre, and now I think I’m beginning to understand why. Great article!
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Thank you, Eden! I’m encouraged that you were able to understand why you keep coming back to fantasy. It really is a beautiful genre.
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Emma, thank you so much! I’m so glad this was an encour to you. ☺️
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Wow. I have never thought about fantasy this way! I both write and read a lot of fantasy, but this is… shall we say… other-worldly?
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Thank you so much, Ethan!
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Ooh! I like the quote! I’m going to have to remember that one. Goes hand in hand with one of my personal favorites by Lewis: “One day, you’ll be old enough to read fairy tales again.”
Wow. I absolutely love your message, especially in that intro. Excellent article. Thank you so much for sharing! The Narnian references really brought your points to life, for me, and I particularly connected with the second point. <3 Love this!
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Martin Detwiler started the topic Recent Updates in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Hello Erekdale!
Popping in to make you aware that the organization of Erekdale recently changed! It is hopefully a little more straightforward for you all. We have four sections:
1. This one, where all things contest-related are posted, as well as announcements and other official guild business. Weekly goals and accountability is now under this…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Monthly Video Call Update in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 3 months, 1 week ago
@morreafirebird Sorry you couldn’t make it this time. 🙁 Hope your travels were safe.
Next time!
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic November 2019 Accountability in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 3 months, 1 week ago
– instead of Nano, I told myself I’d finish my current short story by the end of the month; so far, I’ve written nothing in it! So my goal is to write more of that story this week!
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Erekdale Book Club! in the forum Erekdale Writing Discussions 3 months, 1 week ago
Howl’s Moving Castle! I just watched the movie the other day, and I feel like there’s a LOT more to that story. I’m very interested in reading the book now. It felt like a much bigger story had had it’s wings clipped to fit into the movie length.
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I need to choose a story to read this month! I have been trying to read life books and…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Monthly Video Call Update in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 3 months, 1 week ago
@sarah-inkdragon Just sent a friend request! I think there’s a link to join in this thread as well.
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Monthly Video Call Update in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 3 months, 1 week ago
Hey Ereki,
I’ve failed to forewarn about this, but we’re going to shoot for another Erekdale video chat this coming Monday!
If you’d like to be added to the Discord group, please let me know!
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@bree-dawn @tinuviel @tashah-claymore @michael_stanton @caserola @trallion @hope-ann @mlbolangerauthor @lady-frosttongue @sarah-inkdragon @devastate-l…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Girl INTJ, Guy INFP–Help! in the forum Characters 3 months, 1 week ago
Hey! I’m a guy INFP, yes! Tagged a few weeks ago and kept forgetting to reply (other than in my head). I thought there were more of us guyNFPs around (lol dad-joke alert), but maybe not. Anyway, I’d be happy to go through and offer my perspective on the initial questions.
1. How is he likely to act under life-and-death pressure (this time…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 4 Ways to Pull the Plot Back Out of Your Character’s Head 3 months, 1 week ago
As I get further into my writing journey, the more I find that I’m leaving true pantsing behind me. But yes. That would be a worthwhile conversation indeed. XD
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 4 Ways to Pull the Plot Back Out of Your Character’s Head 3 months, 1 week ago
Thank you, Sarah!
You’re right. It’s not always a bad thing for a plot to be tied closely to a character’s internal motivations. But if we’re stuck there – or if the story we’re telling needs to have a different feel, we need to know how to get back on track. 🙂
I’m glad you liked it, and hope you benefit in the long run!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 4 Ways to Pull the Plot Back Out of Your Character’s Head 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Glad you enjoyed this article, Buddy! I appreciate your thoughts! As a fellow pantser, I think your analysis is correct. It’s almost like an alarm system – as soon as we get stuck inside a character, we should be on the lookout for what is going wrong in the rest of the story – because there’s probably a reason we’re getting stuck. Funnily enough,…[Read more]
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Excellent post. 🙂 I’ve never liked Thanos, and this post made me realize why as well as giving me some new interest in developing my villains. (I’ve been stuck in a little bit of a pit with my WIP).