I was interested in how each of you uses the concept of subtext in your personal writing,…[Read more]

I totally understand that 🙂 Thanks for wanting to though!

Thanks – I’ll keep that in mind if I do get a second round of readers. I don’t think I will, but I’ll be sure to tag you if I do!

Aw thanks 🙂 I appreciate that! If it was like a week past the end of Feb, I’d be fine with that, btw. Totally fine if that doesn’t work for you though. And I completely understand the business of moving house; my family has moved house at least five different times 😅.

I’ve already got several people who are going to beta…[Read more]

Yes, it’s very weird what gives me inspiration XD

I have two brothers. How about you?

I also like Oskar N Reteep 🙂

I did wonder whether their tardiness had to be better explained, and your insight confirms it. The idea was that only Wren is truly aware of the danger, thanks to her nursemaid, but being a little girl and wanting to please her friend, she is easily guiled into staying out longer. I will revise the story to convey that…[Read more]

@arindown Thank you!! 🙂  Very interesting villain motivation! I just don’t see how it’s…[Read more]

I feel the exact same way about the first draft! As much as I enjoy writing, it’s not easy that’s for sure XD

It sounds like you’ve been doing well for having that much written already! I started my fantasy last March (maybe?) and I’ve only got a few chapters left, but I didn’t plot a single thing out. I saw a pic of a…[Read more]

I will be happy to finish this fantasy. I have a ton of story ideas I want to do, but I can’t start them until I finish this one or else it will never get finished XD. Yes, it is my first draft. Hopefully editing won’t be that bad for me either. I’ve heard that everyone hates editing so I assume I will too but who…[Read more]

I totally get that.

Hmmm…  I’ll have to think about that…  Maybe he lost a limb that can’t grow back…?  Never mind, I don’t think I’m helping anymore… 😜😂

Of course!  I’ll tag some more people to give more thoughts (hopefully–come on guys, don’t let me down &#x…[Read more]

I only have a few chapters left to write, then it’s the dreaded editing process… What’s your story about? 🙂

I’m only on the second book of the Wingfeather Saga, but I am relly enjoying it. My absolute favorite Patricia St. John book is Star of Light!!

Thank you for the compliment!😁

My fantasy story has a very long and interesting plot line XD. It’s about a princess who has a poisoned necklace, and if it gets taken off she could die. After some unfortunate incidents, the necklace gets stolen and the princess’s friends have to go on an adventure to find it before she…[Read more]

@emberynus-the-dragonslayer Thank you! Ooooh you’ll have to let me know as soon as it’s up!!

@zee Thanks a bunch! This has been really encouraging. 🙂

It was amazing….. it gave the story such a heart…. like you were inside Cobbler’s soul…. really feeling his pain….the loss…. the shame….. the thought…..

it is so hard to describe!!!

@zee

Yes! I totally agree. Those who are experienced just know how to break the rules and make it seem like they…[Read more]

And I’ll keep you in mind when my story is written

So I’m technically between projects at the moment. The one I’ve finished is for the back corner of the bottom drawer. I’m wanting to challenge myself to write a fantasy trilogy, and am planning to do the world-building and…[Read more]

You should definitely check them out!

Chapter Five: Surprises

Tim had made it safely onto a piece of the floor, and now they were both jumping towards the rows of scrolls. Each row was marked by a symbol that he didn’t…[Read more]

Hi to you too! Long live the INFJs!

I also like the Blades of Acktar, the Wingfeather Saga, and The Chronicles of Narnia in no particular order.

(Also, if you don’t want to post your portion in the castle, then search for this to post it again? Tag me, and I can find this and post it…[Read more]

I won’t be doing Camp NaNo this month. It snuck up on me XD But I’m gonna try to do NaNo in November!

@kristianne-hassman

So… I’ve never done Camp NaNo, though I tried to back in April or something. So I’m not sure how stressful that would be. I’ve done…[Read more]

Yeah!

It’s my friend’s name lol! I have all my friends except one in there!

@eitan Oh just really saw your profile pic!! Awesome!

Just one question…how do you delete a group on NaNo?😝 Just me messing around with settings…

@kristianne-hassman To be honest with you, it’s my first time, so I don’t really know. I do know that you can set your own goals though, so you can take it slow, or really pack it on.

@chalice Awesome! Do you want to be buddies? My…[Read more]

Tagging a bunch of you.

@kimlikesart @tal @beth20 @claire-h @katja-r @melodyjoy @rusted-knight @thedarkninja03 @ariella-newheart @anne_the_noob14 @kristianne-hassman @anne_the_noob14 @dakota

Glad to help!  I like your style–it was easy to follow.  I’d love to read anything else you post!

Wow!  That was amazing!  I only spotted a couple of things that won’t take long to fix.

Kristianne Hassman wrote:
Breathe, I tell myself. In and out. In and out. My heart calms and I lean back, closing my eyes.
Maybe you could use italics to distinguish her thoughts for readability’s sake.  If you decide to do that, then ma…[Read more]

Wow!  That was amazing!  I only spotted a couple of things that won’t take long to fix.

Maybe you could use italics to distinguish her thoughts for readability’s sake.  If you decide to do that, then maybe you could scan the manuscript and italicize her other thoughts for consistency.

Maybe a synonym here?

Again, re…[Read more]

Wow!  That was amazing!  There were only a couple of things I noticed.

Maybe you could you italics just to make her thoughts clearer.  I think the readability would be easier.

There are two “help” words in this, so, for readability’s sake, consider using a synonym for one or the other.

I know this leads the reader on…[Read more]

Awesome thanks!!

Oh, it’s totally fine. Doesn’t matter when or if you guys read it, just thought it might bring some laughs. 😉 But yes, I think I’m gonna share another of my stories here soon.

As far as the showing not telling thing. Is this better?

He looked at his watch. 6:30?! Why is her job interview taking so long? I hope she’ll be home soon. I’m starving!

It’s not dialogue but it still works right…? XD

Okay!

@eitan

Thanks! I’ll try to post chapter four today!

Okay, I’ll try to find those…

Yeah…I’ll try to change their reactions to more of unbelieving.

Not exactly sure what that means…could you elaborate?

Yeah…your right! I should change that lol!!

Thanks for the critique!! 🙂

How do I include side characters in a “Quest” story who seem to serve no purpose, but who without the quest would seem unrealistic?

Any thoughts, @princess-foo, @kristianne-hassman, @the-inkspiller, @naiya-dyani, @wolverinerm, @devastate-lasting?

Sorry if I tagged you and you find it annoying.😆

@kimlikesart @tal @beth20 @lucy @claire-h @katja-r @melodyjoy @rusted-knight @thedarkninja03 @ariella-newheart @anne_the_noob14 @kristianne-hassman @writergirl101

Okay cool. Thanks!

@kristianne-hassman

Thank you! Those are helpful tips! Aclabar, is just over the top mean, and Ethen is his general, so Ethan feels like he’s allowed to say things like that, and Aclabar doesn’t care lol! XD

@everyone

M’kay. Let’s see what I can come up with for Dharin’s next episode…

@rusted-knight By the way, do you mean that everyone can see the others’ reflections, so if you and I are both in front of it, I can see both our reflections? I’m gonna write as if the characters can only see…[Read more]

Charlotte seems like an interesting character match for Teagen. He’s drawn to quiet, beautiful, older women, and their wisdom…though he rarely listens. If she told him to stop when on a rampage he would listen to her. Then again, if he was fighting to impress her (cause he’s that type of guy) it could get interesting.…[Read more]

@claire-h @kristianne-hassman @beth-20 @ariella-newheart @everyoneelse

We’re all good again, y’all! 😀

I’ll try to write something soon…

Here are a few first names:

Jolyon or Julian
Kai
Marin
Alon
Adrian
Dylan

I was trying to find shorter first names. Let me know if you don’t like any of these and I’ll find some new ones.

Last Names: I just copied the meanings people said, so if they sound a little weird, it’s not from me. 😀

Alvarado: I couldn’t really…[Read more]

Yeah, I’ve written out a little bit, but none of it is that amazing. Really? I’ve only been writing seriously for like 8 months. I started this story almost 2 months ago. I really like my plan for this story. I’ve gone into like in depth planning. One thing I do is plan out, in on sentence, what I want to happen in each…[Read more]

Ok thanks! Will do! I will send those names either tonight or tomorrow. Sorry for the delay.

@beth20

I will try to get your name soon as well.

Sorry this is taking me so long. Today was a bit busy. (It’s a Monday :D)

-Katja

Good, I’m glad! Maybe I’ll post the whole story on here sometime!

@katja-r

Thanks! Yes, she was pondering. She’s a hurting unit.

Thanks for reading!

-Beth