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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, 3 Ways the Unique Strengths of Fantasy Can Heighten Your Story’s Themes 6 years, 5 months 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 6 years, 5 months 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 6 years, 6 months 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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Martin Detwiler started the topic Recent Updates in the forum Events & Guild Maintenance 6 years, 6 months 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 Announcements 6 years, 6 months 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 Accountability & Achievements 6 years, 6 months 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 Story Analysis 6 years, 6 months 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 Announcements 6 years, 6 months 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 Announcements 6 years, 6 months 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 6 years, 6 months 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, Second Place Winner: The Will of the Sky 6 years, 7 months ago
I love this! You tell an old, old story in a fascinating setting that held my interest without running over the emotions of the characters.
Generational conflict is a huge part of our human story, and you tackled it beautifully. I love the resolution.
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, Second Place Winner: Endbringer 6 years, 7 months ago
Thank you so much for your feedback, Coralie! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I’m sorry you found some parts confusing – there’s always room for improvement and this story will definitely get a new face as the years go on. But the heart of it will stay the same!
Thanks again! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How Developing Cultural Arts Can Boost Your Story's Worldbuilding 6 years, 7 months ago
Good thoughts, Nathanael! Thanks for popping in with a comment. Always good to hear from you.
You’re right. I didn’t put the word ‘worldview’ to these gradual shifts, but its perfectly valid to do so. It’s fascinating to consider how much thought has changed over the centuries – to the point that, as you mentioned, the acting presuppositions…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How Developing Cultural Arts Can Boost Your Story's Worldbuilding 6 years, 7 months ago
Whoops! Thanks for pointing that out! The dates are intended to be approximate, as you noted, but you’re right. That’s a bit outside the range given for the mythical stage.
Thank you! I’m glad you appreciated it!
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How Developing Cultural Arts Can Boost Your Story's Worldbuilding 6 years, 7 months ago
No problem, Grandma! I’m glad you were able to check it out. Thank you for reading.
I’m glad to hear that you are tackling life “with a smile and a hug”. Excellent words to live by.
Love you,
Martin
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Martin Detwiler commented on the post, How Developing Cultural Arts Can Boost Your Story's Worldbuilding 6 years, 7 months ago
I love your example of this in Ancient Egypt! What a fascinating dynamic!
I’m glad you enjoyed this article and I really hope it helps in your world building.
-Martin
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Monthly Video Call Update in the forum Announcements 6 years, 7 months ago
@morreafirebird They are voice or video, whichever you prefer.
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Monthly Video Call Update in the forum Announcements 6 years, 7 months ago
@devastate-lasting 🤦♂️ I can’t believe I missed your comment from last month. Do you have a Discord account? Here’s a link to join the Erekdale server: https://discord.gg/UdfraAr
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Lord of the Rings in the forum Story Analysis 6 years, 7 months ago
Man, I’m loving all this discussion. XD Seems like we hit a nerve with this topic.
Just to follow up about the whole Lewis and Tolkien thing – there are a lot of factors that I learned about which I hadn’t previously considered about the two of them. I originally posted my essay-thing in a FB group and got a lot of helpful comments on it.
About…[Read more]
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Martin Detwiler replied to the topic Weekly Wonderings in the forum Erekdale Writing Discussions 6 years, 7 months ago
@tashah-claymore That’s exactly how I was thinking to uncover the secret of enslaved dragons – MC discovers a dragon by accident, and the whole thing begins to unravel. Eventually the truth comes out and society has to undergo gigantic structural changes to accomodate the grass-roots revolution that arise….. *looks off into the distance*
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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! 😀
You’re welcome, Jessi! I’m so glad I was able to remind you of the reasons why you love the fantasy genre. 🙂
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!
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.
Emma, thank you so much! I’m so glad this was an encour to you. ☺️
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?
Thank you so much, Ethan!
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!
Thank you so much, Coralie! This is super encouraging. ☺️