Story Embers | Mairin Atha | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/mairin-atha/activity/ Activity feed for Mairin Atha. Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 1fe79921fc972209ce729eb339d5371d Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - Clash of the Cultures in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63536/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 03:54:51 -0400 EEP YAY

I has experience with this. πŸ˜› So I can hopefully help out!! But fyi, @jane-maree, I’m at camp this week, so I won’t be able to help till next. πŸ˜‰ <3

]]> 0 5a9737040af85ecb4d14195a26595977 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Opinions on Guild Changes in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61623/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 00:08:24 -0400 Ooh, a mentoring relationship would be amazing, and @jane-maree, you already do that a lot. Honestly, I think the main thing I’m needing right now in my writing is lots of critique (it really helps me grow) (and I love editing too, so that could go both ways). But that seems like it would be really hard for Jane to be critiquing all of our stuff.…[Read more]

]]> 0 4f935f0729f489cbacfdbf1d2d889589 Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR – A Beautiful Ordinary in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60148/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:32:18 -0400 Ok, this is going to be AMAZING!

To be honest, I feel like it would be best to choose a really solid story, and let the everyday-object-symbol-thing come naturally as part of the story.

So… thoughts on a story? XD LOTS OF DRAMA WE’RE GOOD AT THAT, GUYS WE CAN DO THIS *does dramatic fist pump and then collapses onto couch in deep, dramatic thought*

πŸ˜›

]]> 0 d09f9ce57c86e516c8b0c4a7aa4c49f9 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life – Week 12, Martin} Typing vs Writing by Hand in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/60147/ Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:28:52 -0400 I always use notebooks for brainstorming/outlining, because it makes stream of consciousness so much easier and I’ve basically learned to think on paper. XD I also sometimes, like he pointed out in his post, write on paper when I’m especially stuck. It helps me to just *write* instead of constantly critiquing myself. I guess there’s that thought…[Read more]

]]> 0 12688545b09ef8ab1f26925740b8f129 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58883/ Wed, 29 May 2019 00:17:00 -0400 *thumbs up* Thanks! <3

]]> 0 324372ab543c77e4c60f3e81df06b70a Mairin Atha replied to the topic WORD WAR #6 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58882/ Wed, 29 May 2019 00:16:15 -0400 YES I’M ACTUALLY ALREADY PLANNING ON WRITING A BUNCH THIS WEEKKK!

XD

*cough* Hmm. Yes. *already has 3010 words* XD

]]> 0 85169bf6e8122f39d613c59aec41b192 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58800/ Mon, 27 May 2019 16:29:25 -0400 Also, I might be submitting stuff for critique for my blog here semi-regularly (I’m going to post on my blog every other week), so if you want to be tagged for future stories, let me know! πŸ˜€ (Being tagged does not mean you have to participate every time. πŸ˜› )

]]> 0 15a4541cb352e1151747affc7de22073 Mairin Atha started the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58799/ Mon, 27 May 2019 16:27:47 -0400 Hey guys!!

I am working on starting a blog (!!! XD) and need some feedback on this story I want to post on there.

Title: Payne

Word Count: 1552

Content Tags: MC wonders if his mother will still love him; mention of the plague killing people (not graphic at all); MC was wounded by knife in the war (not graphic)

Critique Wanted:

  • Does it…

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]]> 0 9c8ddb09db629c90576e546b57e8778b Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 10, Brandon} Advantages of finding local writers to hang out with in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58688/ Fri, 24 May 2019 17:36:19 -0400 Wow, that’s good.

This community and the YWW community I am also part of are both amazing. There was this one time when I was trying to write a story for a contest (the story was due within a week of when I received the prompt O.O) and I admit my story had some major problems. XD XD XD It was supposed to be allegorical but the allegory was so…[Read more]

]]> 0 a09a23b612ae94b1492467b17122d670 Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - 2nd person story in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58599/ Wed, 22 May 2019 21:40:01 -0400 YAY CONGRATS FRIENDS!! *cheers* Though Jane’s first draft was so amazing it would have been hard not to win… XD

]]> 0 c9fc60ff29117e38f3cc43e6196ec82b Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - 2nd person story in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58222/ Fri, 17 May 2019 16:59:47 -0400 Wow, this is good. I left a few suggestions, but feel free to reject any of them. I really enjoyed it!! πŸ™‚

]]> 0 0344d6587622c8a2b68206be3558d711 Mairin Atha replied to the topic [ROLE PLAY] The Prince Thief in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/58219/ Fri, 17 May 2019 16:41:26 -0400 Myrantul’s eyes go wide, and she presses her back against the wall, forcing herself to stand, though she stuffs her hands in the big pockets sewn into the inside of her cloak. “No… thanks… I don’t… drink,” she manages to say, hoping her voice wasn’t as quiet as it sounded to her. She clears her throat. “Uh… thanks.” She takes a deep breath…[Read more]

]]> 0 7cc1214d19feefa36017a4d8868a28fd Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - 2nd person story in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57534/ Wed, 08 May 2019 22:08:08 -0400 Ok, nice! I’m up for whatever! πŸ˜€

So… mysteriousness. Is there a minimum word count?

I really like the start you put down, @jane-maree… maybe there’s some way we could use that?

]]> 0 55ab4471a2d1c4717d16c7689aadd425 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 9, The Fearless Meerkat Leader} Getting a Professional Edit in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57441/ Wed, 08 May 2019 02:15:38 -0400 @jane-maree

Oh, nice! That makes sense. πŸ™‚

]]> 0 d3c5ce2f183c42b7c94c8a29f2ad408d Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 9, The Fearless Meerkat Leader} Getting a Professional Edit in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57416/ Tue, 07 May 2019 23:37:00 -0400 Wow. Long-time hardcore editors are expensive. :”D I guess I knew that, but I didn’t know it was *that* expensive. XD Your prices are much better, and from what you’ve edited of mine, you’re an amazing editor too! *heart eyes* I’ll definitely look into you (coughΒ your services, that is. Not *you* you… :P) when the time comes. Thanks!!

Also, do…[Read more]

]]> 0 e7202db7898257566641731fcac10ccf Mairin Atha replied to the topic 1st draft? Maybe? in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57415/ Tue, 07 May 2019 23:32:55 -0400 I got about half done. O.O

]]> 0 6591c89db95df8d6aefd69a2123f4c39 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Introductions! Pizza! Best Buddies! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57349/ Tue, 07 May 2019 17:10:56 -0400 @theinconceivable1

cough You’re-changing-your-terms cough Equivocation cough

πŸ˜‰

Also… that thread is too long for me to read right now. XD If you ever want to talk about it more, let me know, because I have opinions. πŸ˜› XD πŸ˜€

]]> 0 eb3bd52608fde5dc779cc0a2410a5adf Mairin Atha replied to the topic Introductions! Pizza! Best Buddies! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57343/ Tue, 07 May 2019 14:57:35 -0400 @theinconceivable1

XD No, I’m not in the “nobody’s better, everyone’s different” camp. Though, it depends on how you define “better.” πŸ˜› And there is a flaw in your logic. πŸ˜› You said “everyone does have their strengths and weaknesses but that doesn’t make all types equal. Some types ARE better and some ARE worse.”

I agree. But 1) you are e…[Read more]

]]> 0 56b60b73be41c7f183aabe37217169dc Mairin Atha replied to the topic Introductions! Pizza! Best Buddies! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57281/ Mon, 06 May 2019 23:58:12 -0400 You guys… *cracks up* ALL personality types have their strengths and weaknesses XD What is your MBTI, @theinconceivable1?

@moonlighting-novelist Aww!! Thank you! <3 Yes, @nicole-g is amazing. πŸ˜€

]]> 0 bb6882f1455ec08a574f3f704cee8051 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 9, The Fearless Meerkat Leader} Getting a Professional Edit in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57279/ Mon, 06 May 2019 23:50:54 -0400 has never had a professional edit

But this is AMAZING advice, @jane-maree!! Thank you!! I dream of hiring a professional editor, but that has not been in my budget yet… πŸ˜‰

Out of curiosity, what is a normal-ish price for an editor (probably content edits)? How about for short stories?

]]> 0 cdf5055395a1928a4e67a68fcce2007c Mairin Atha replied to the topic WORD WAR #maybe 5 in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57276/ Mon, 06 May 2019 23:43:24 -0400 WOW!! Congrats, friends!!! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

]]> 0 bab9469920c1dbe64a3b569669b502ec Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - 2nd person story in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57275/ Mon, 06 May 2019 23:42:36 -0400 EEk this will be amazing!!

So.

I like mystical. πŸ˜› What’s the best way to use 2nd person…

-letter form?

-regular story form?

-“dear diary” form?

-something else?

Also, question. Are we allowed to have first person in there too? Like, in most of the 2nd person stories I’ve written (coughcough… only two… XD) it’s been written something…[Read more]

]]> 0 f225c3d7f47083336dedfdc907f7f496 Mairin Atha replied to the topic [ROLE PLAY] The Prince Thief in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57093/ Sat, 04 May 2019 23:18:31 -0400 Myrantul shuddered as her author stood with her, looking through the cracked doorway into the people-filled room. She shuddered again when the author mercilessly pushed her into the room.

Then she sat down in a corner, hoping no one noticed her.

]]> 0 b6f1a1c02704255186ab84eb833af791 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 8, Maddie} Forming Habits to Write Consistently in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/57090/ Sat, 04 May 2019 23:03:16 -0400 Ooh, this is a great post! I’ve been struggling recently to write consistently. I’ve never thought that I should write *every* day, but right now I’m to the point where I write almost *no* days.Β major facepalmΒ Not good. XD

But these are great tips, and when I get out of school for the summer in a little over a week, I’m going to sit myself down a…[Read more]

]]> 0 677e06b348701f616ea851c0c13e5e70 Mairin Atha replied to the topic [ROLE PLAY] The Prince Thief in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/55533/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:39:23 -0400 @jane-maree HA JUST KIDDING

shrinks into backgroundΒ 

I just found it… πŸ˜›

]]> 0 f2729bbee876042c35f22b4fb38a97e9 Mairin Atha replied to the topic [ROLE PLAY] The Prince Thief in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/55532/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:38:26 -0400 Also, @jane-maree… I can’t find the subscribe button in this thread anymore… can anyone else see it??

]]> 0 e458a337d6bc286121f82de86503600f Mairin Atha replied to the topic [ROLE PLAY] The Prince Thief in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/55531/ Thu, 18 Apr 2019 20:36:59 -0400 *rubs hands together* (I probably won’t be able to be here all the time with my character, but I’ll try to be here as much as possible! :D)

Name: Myrantul

Gender: Female

Age: 19

Race: Her mother was a Highlander and her father was a Vaelite, but now she lives with the Lowlanders (In her story world, the Lowlanders were once Highlanders but…[Read more]

]]> 0 c66aa2b3f387fa9a71f79bbf0e0c4eed Mairin Atha replied to the topic 1st draft? Maybe? in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/54793/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:18:04 -0400 Ooh, I’m doing Camp NaNo too!! My goal is to write (rough draft) 3 short stories a week, which is going well so far! XD

]]> 0 beb36476e7c1abd1b9b0700e1c8e60bd Mairin Atha replied to the topic Introductions! Pizza! Best Buddies! in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/54792/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 23:16:13 -0400 YAY welcome, @moonlighting-novelist!!!! And you’re @nicoleg ‘s friend?? I have a good opinion of you already! XD <3Β hands out pizza to everyone to celebrate againΒ 

]]> 0 2050211df16f60d17ad92662a1129b2f Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 5, J.A. Penrose} Balance of Writing Life and Health in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/54455/ Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:30:19 -0400 This is great! I especially love the one about getting enough sleep… sleep is so much more important that most people think it is. Also, I don’t think she mentioned this, but drinking lots of water can help you feel a TON better… it’s crazy! XD

realizes I have barely had any water today and goes to remedy that…

]]> 0 7689b3c25203e31389739b58a8917926 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {The Writing Life - Week 4, Martin} Cultivating the Eye of an Artist in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/54021/ Thu, 04 Apr 2019 23:44:26 -0400 Wow, this is an amazing post!! I think when we are always searching for the beauty around us, it is that much harder to see the ugly. And maybe we should view the ugly as an opportunity to brighten the beautiful. I love looking for beauty everywhere (it’s what made my time in Cambodia beautiful, to be honest). And even now, in less than beautiful…[Read more]

]]> 0 de467dc186446a750e1214983ed7763f Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - Believable Conversion in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/51831/ Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:01:17 -0400 I think I’m going to skip out on this guild war since I’m guessing my beliefs on conversion are different than most of yours (and which I’m totally willing to talk about if you want)… XD

Unless we want to do the Ethiopian eunuch one!! I’m totally for that!!! πŸ˜€

]]> 0 7eba0a2284a7cb923f21e6dd978b76b7 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Introducing...The Character Corner! in the forum Character Development Corner https://storyembers.org/activity/p/51121/ Sat, 16 Mar 2019 00:40:14 -0400 Neat-o! This looks like so much fun! πŸ˜€ Thanks for doing this, Jane!

]]> 0 25cea496d041a022b78947352a2cc827 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50782/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:25:34 -0400 Thanks, Jane! πŸ˜€

@jane-maree

]]> 0 99a3274740574c74ebc745173f391947 Mairin Atha replied to the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50726/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 17:03:07 -0400 Thanks for the feedback, @parker! πŸ™‚

]]> 0 9cdae1963d12509d51a20f5cca45e9d7 Mairin Atha started the topic Short Story in the forum Critiques https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50713/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:55:15 -0400 Hi again, MEERKATs! πŸ™‚

I’ve written a short story for a contest, and it’s due Thursday, so I’d love to have some more eyes on it!Β  I just started writing it on Friday, so it might still be a little rough, but that’s why I need feedback. πŸ˜‰ I’d love any kind of feedback (no kidding, tear it apartΒ  ), but specifically:

1. does it make sense? Do y…[Read more]

]]> 0 b8a3026f9442bf8fb41e7d032c8be116 Mairin Atha replied to the topic The Legends and Lore of Meraki (Reprise) in the forum Meraki Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50712/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:48:50 -0400 Also, where did the subscribe button go for this thread? Am I just missing it?

]]> 0 5814c59c125203750a3247bd1b1a9494 Mairin Atha replied to the topic The Legends and Lore of Meraki (Reprise) in the forum Meraki Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50711/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:48:00 -0400 *enjoys reading through this whole thread*

I might experiment with writing a short story about being sucked through the magic portal and becoming a MEERKAT… πŸ˜›

]]> 0 7b2f9c4e1c1ec47804823a1914ed9104 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {Story Theory - Week 18} DISCUSSION: Should you write when you don't want to? in the forum Annual Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50709/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:40:31 -0400 Though I think that that ^^^ might be too idealistic and not completely practical?

]]> 0 c6f456989e135359e05a205114873041 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {Story Theory - Week 18} DISCUSSION: Should you write when you don't want to? in the forum Annual Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50708/ Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:39:52 -0400 XD This is true, Thomas.

Honestly, I’ve been struggling with this recently. I’m… usually not inspired these days and it is FAR too easy to use that as an excuse to not write. But also, I think it is good to get back your love for writing. In other words, don’t write without inspiration, but don’t *let* yourself not have inspiration. (And I do…[Read more]

]]> 0 99a4fd3b217e5b8daab91e4f832e44d2 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {Story Theory - Week 17} Journaling and Story Writing in the forum Annual Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/50058/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 23:35:03 -0400 Ooh, journaling!

I LOVE the idea of journaling, but I’m… bad at being consistent with it. I got a line-a-day journal last year, though, and I’ve been really consistent with that… I really recommend it, @jane-maree!! πŸ˜€

Other than that I have several journals that do different things. XD I have my normal journal, where I write down thoughts,…[Read more]

]]> 0 0f710004480407f7a4ee54da7dcd80d7 Mairin Atha replied to the topic WORD WAR #4 (?) in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/49237/ Tue, 26 Feb 2019 19:17:44 -0400 *thumbs up* πŸ˜€

]]> 0 9acfabf9c67f5ddcd2fc5c28f3ea4078 Mairin Atha replied to the topic WORD WAR #4 (?) in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/49012/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 23:03:35 -0400 Ooh, yay! Is it better if we submit our word count daily, or at the end? @jane-maree

]]> 0 842a2156b434796ad66675fc769ceddc Mairin Atha replied to the topic Been Busy in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/49005/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:44:15 -0400 @ashira Haha! That sounds like something I would do… πŸ˜› But thanks!! <3

@jane-maree Thank you so much! <3

]]> 0 e1fb375174a34db327c1befc41481a8b Mairin Atha started the topic Been Busy in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/48936/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:24:29 -0400 Hey, all!

Sorry I’ve been scarce the past couple of weeks! We’ve been really busy lately, and I’m hoping that it will even out soon! XD But I wanted to let you know that I might still be busy in the next few weeks, but I’ll try to stay active! πŸ™‚ <3

Mairin

]]> 0 d7d22d7281aa5a4eaec5dd9e9ea98338 Mairin Atha replied to the topic {Story Theory - Week 16} Writing a Blurb in the forum Annual Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/48455/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:33:10 -0400 Ok, moi blurb.

 

Star. You need me.Β 

Living for the first time in a city outside the country of Alintha, Myrantul dreads any event that might disrupt the tenuous peace of life in Haethir’s Unaccepted sector. She leans more and more on her identity as a Starsinger to find the peace she craves, but after five years, she’s starting to wonder if…[Read more]

]]> 0 cfe3d9a3c8dbda2ab82e505821c989b1 Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - Happy Endings but NO CLICHE in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/48454/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:23:47 -0400 Eek!! *squeals and falls out of chair* This is super exciting, guys!! Great job, everyone!! πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€ πŸ˜€

]]> 0 fbaf565f788285a68c585ed9c6b89e47 Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - Happy Endings but NO CLICHE in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/47626/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 23:52:04 -0400 @selah-chelyah Ooh, thanks! πŸ˜€ For some reason it’s not showing up for me on the first page, but your link works! Thanks! <3

]]> 0 9619ee6a36f76d887c69806d0c10478c Mairin Atha replied to the topic PROMPT GUILD WAR - Happy Endings but NO CLICHE in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/47563/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:59:33 -0400 Where is the link to the doc? Do we have one yet? @jane-maree

]]> 0 d51b35d7f4daef42e4585a28ad3b105a Mairin Atha replied to the topic {Story Theory (aka: editing, but I'm still in denial and so I'm not changing the title yet) - Week 14} Common Problems to Look for During Your Edits in the forum Annual Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/47224/ Tue, 12 Feb 2019 00:11:46 -0400 @jane-maree YES *fist bumps* WE WILL CONQUER MWAHAHA

:p

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