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Martin Detwiler started the topic Week 18: Writing Life; Gathering Inspiration from Others (Martin Detwiler) in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 10 months ago
Hey Ereki!
Here’s my discussion piece which I promised I would post here midweek. Enjoy! Let me know your thoughts!
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Gathering Inspiration from Others
At different points in our writing journey, we find ourselves more or less empty of ideas. This can happen in between projects, or in the middle of a project. I’m not talking about w…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Weekly Wonderings in the forum Erekdale Writing Discussions 6 years, 10 months ago
Hey all! This is the question/discussion piece that @princess-foo submitted a few days ago. My internet connection has been less than helpful in allowing me to post a response so far. Here’s to hoping this one works. I’m definitely copy/pasting before hitting enter this time!
Here’s what she said:
“This is more of a discussion opinion question…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Weekly Wonderings in the forum Erekdale Writing Discussions 6 years, 10 months ago
@princess-foo I will answer your question, I promise. I had my entire thing typed out and when I submitted it the WiFi refreshed and I lost it all. I’m gonna have to come back to it tomorrow… sorry. 🙁
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic July 2019 Accountability in the forum Accountability & Achievements 6 years, 10 months ago
Last week was relatively empty of any goals or progress made because PEOPLE and CAMPING and MORE PEOPLE. So, I consider myself excused, and yet doubly obliged (to myself and you all) to accomplish a lot this week. Really trying to take that emotional high from all the excellent peopling and carry it out into my life in a way that makes a long-term…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler started the topic Week 17: Writing Life; How to Deal With Procrastination (Faith Blum) in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 10 months ago
Hello Ereki!
Apologies for the lack of posting last week. I was camping (with some local Story Embers peeps!). But here I am again, and I’ve decided that we’ll host a double-feature discussion this week. I’ll post last week’s discussion now, and this week’s discussion on Wednesday. That way we get a chance to talk about both, and we’ll be up to…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Week 16: Writing Life; Handling Critiques and Criticism in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 10 months ago
@kelly-lundgren I also have this problem. I have typically written shorter things, so it’s pretty easy to just share bits and pieces… But then you never get the wholistic feedback you actually wanted from the get-go… XD
@seekjustice Yeah, it is so important to remember that drafts are drafts. They will need work, and usually a lot of it. :/…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 1 6 years, 11 months ago
AK,
Thank you for this comment!
It means a lot to me to hear what you’re specifically taking with you from this article!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 1 6 years, 11 months ago
No, thank you for reading! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC II: THE LEGEND OF THE FORBIDDEN BURIAL GROUNDS in the forum General Writing Discussions 6 years, 11 months ago
FIRST COMMENT!
I love it! As always, you outdo yourself, @mariposa!
Not a line goes by but I have to grin at something. 😂
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Martin Detwiler posted a new activity comment 6 years, 11 months ago
Sure thing! No problem at all. You can use my real name, too.
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Okay, thanks!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 1 6 years, 11 months ago
Thanks, Kelly! You’re more than welcome!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 1 6 years, 11 months ago
Isabelle, so glad you were inspired by this! It’s awesome that you’re a his-fic writer! We need more of those around!
I can see how it would be harder to weave symbolism into a his-fic story, but I love your example of an author who succeeded to do so. “A Tale of Two Cities” is my favorite Dickens novel precisely for that reason! Another amazing…[Read more] -
Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Guild Positions in the forum Announcements 6 years, 11 months ago
@lady-frosttongue Typology as in personality typing?
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic June 2019 Accountability in the forum Accountability & Achievements 6 years, 11 months ago
Another week where I didn’t exactly get everything done on my list. But here we are with another week.
So.
Starting over:
1. write first draft of June’s article
2. write a poem
3. write a short story
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Weekly Wonderings in the forum Erekdale Writing Discussions 6 years, 11 months ago
Dear Ereki!
I am here with another question for you all!
What is your favorite character arc of all time?
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@trallion @catwing @hope-ann @allison-grace @emgc @enu @princess-foo @seekjustice @karthmin @mlbolangerauthor @lady-frosttongue @sarah-inkdragon @devastate-lasting @the-inkspiller @filewriter @sarah-narnathron @ajaj2000 @warrenluther04…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Week 15: Writing Life; Make Writing Great Again (Brandon Miller) in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago
@princess-foo I have enjoyed word wars for the same reason – I’m much more focused on the story as it flows, rather than the individual words. I get a lot more done, but I’m also much less satisfied with that draft. XD
@seekjustice Those sound like awesome motivations! I asked for a whiteboard this year for my birthday and I’ve found it so…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Week 13: Writing Life; Typing vs. Writing (Me) in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago
@princess-foo @hope-ann @devastate-lasting @morreafirebird
I love all of this input and each of your perspectives!
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Martin Detwiler started the topic Week 16: Writing Life; Handling Critiques and Criticism in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion 6 years, 11 months ago
Hello Ereki!
Here we are at the beginning of another week, ready to tackle another aspect of our Writing Life. Maddie Morrow has some words to say about how to handle critiques and criticism, so without any further ado here is what she said:
Letting others see our work is probably one of the hardest parts of being a writer. That’s our heart a…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler wrote a new post 6 years, 11 months ago
How to Cultivate Powerful Moments of Wonder in Storytelling, Part 1
As I stared at the blank page beneath the title of this article, my mind revisited all the stories that have given me a transformative experience. I love […]-
Powerful article. Thank you for this.
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Thanks, Kelly! You’re more than welcome!
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Isabelle, so glad you were inspired by this! It’s awesome that you’re a his-fic writer! We need more of those around!
I can see how it would be harder to weave symbolism into a his-fic story, but I love your example of an author who succeeded to do so. “A Tale of Two Cities” is my favorite Dickens novel precisely for that reason! Another amazing his-fic that I really love is Markus Zusak’s “The Book Thief”. If you haven’t read it I highly recommend it. -
Ooh, so good! Thank you!
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No, thank you for reading! I’m glad you enjoyed it. 😊
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AK,
Thank you for this comment!
It means a lot to me to hear what you’re specifically taking with you from this article!
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Julia,
Thank you for that recommendation! I haven’t read Schaeffer’s book, but I have heard it mentioned before as an excellent resource for Christian artists. Your example reinforces that a lot. I’m definitely going to look into it further!
I’m glad you were challenged and encouraged by this article. 🙂
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I know I’m really late to this but I just wanted to express my appreciation for this article.
I’m pretty sure this is my favorite article on Story Embers…ever. ❤️ It gave me chills.
And that part about the Lord of the Rings almost made me cry! I had a similar experience when reading the LoTR but I found it hard to express exactly what I was feeling…you described it perfectly.
I really appreciated your definitions of beauty and truth.
“Beauty and truth are inextricably tangled. Beauty is truthful, and truth is beautiful. Both are central to Christianity. Creation, salvation, and consummation burst with beauty and truth that buries the soul under an avalanche of wonder.”
That reads like poetry.
“Both beauty and truth reach for the eternal. Our stories are not the point. Beauty is not the point. Truth is not the point. Even the wonder we hope to instill in readers isn’t the point. Our stories are conduits, beauty is a fingerprint, and truth is an arrow. Wonder, however, is the act of looking heavenward, where all beauty and truth originates and is sustained by God.”
This article was one of the most inspiring things I’ve read in a long time! Thank you!
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Wow, Eden! Thank you so much for these kind words.
I am so encouraged to know that you were inspired by this article. Thanks for reading!
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Short Story Contest #2 Critique Request in the forum Critiques 6 years, 11 months ago
I’m going to do my best to read it this week.
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