Story Embers | Noodle-Mum | Activity https://storyembers.org/members/noodle-mum/activity/ Activity feed for Noodle-Mum. Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:54:30 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en 30 hourly 2 9e2b2bd6c930641eec4da5420279447e Noodle-Mum posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/handle-with-care-how-to-confront-touchy-issues-with-compassionate-storytelling/comment-page-1/#comment-9968 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:42:57 -0400 Beautifully stated, and so very true. It’s one of the reasons I find most Christian fiction unbearable. It warms my heart to see, and to have found, like minded brothers and sisters with the same goal as my own. Thank you for the lovely advice!

In reply to - Brandon Miller wrote a new post Abortion. Homosexuality. Feminism. Race. Border politics. These topics dominate the news, and fiction needs to accurately portray our world, but how do we write with caution and […] ]]> b8c59c1d72ce4b9371bc850d1943a491 Noodle-Mum posted a new activity comment https://storyembers.org/suffering-writers-dont-need-more-optimism-they-need-more-opportunities-to-strengthen-others/comment-page-1/#comment-9494 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 23:12:06 -0400 Very well written article! I 100% agree. Sometimes as a reader, you can just tell when something in the writing isn’t adding up, or feeling like it should.

In reply to - Lori Z. Scott wrote a new post Editor’s Note: This article is the fourth installment in our five-part series on renewing storytellers’ souls. To learn why we’re doing this series and how we’re approaching the top […] ]]> c635ebc2a02f75974b5f74ff9c41af28 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Help! My POV character hates the world! in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/79530/ Sat, 23 May 2020 02:47:19 -0400 I definitely agree with what everyone above has said. Not sure if there’s anymore I can add ^_^ Good luck on your story and thanks for the tag!

]]> 0 d9ad830512702b36152014005b390c5f Noodle-Mum started the topic Favorite Fantasy Christian book? in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/74480/ Fri, 21 Feb 2020 01:23:37 -0400 Hey guys! I know reading is the best way to research, so I was wondering, what are some of your favorite Christian Fantasy books? πŸ™‚

]]> 0 32492d3bc883ca1dfd5a66bc9682b6e8 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Fantasy Magic? in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/73792/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 06:53:06 -0400 wow guys! I’m so happy with all the responses! This really helps me solidify my own magic system!

 

I love the thought that was put into your answers, thank you all for responding! ^_^

]]> 0 696fac931f47c8148d6c71e0db47f046 Noodle-Mum started the topic Fantasy Magic? in the forum Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/73051/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 07:44:23 -0400 Hi guys ^_^ I know a lot of fantasy genre books have magic in them, and I wanted to know what all of your thoughts were on how you handle that subject in your fantasy books? πŸ™‚ Do you have a magic system, and if so, how did you create it and make it realistic? What’s the thought process there? If you don’t have magic but use something different to…[Read more]

]]> 0 4951feb361d08b6420273239de563865 Noodle-Mum joined the group Fantasy Writers https://storyembers.org/activity/p/73048/ Wed, 05 Feb 2020 03:56:56 -0400 0 630add3a9f62cab206c319966eca556c Noodle-Mum changed their profile picture https://storyembers.org/activity/p/72869/ Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:24:29 -0400 0 bcc22f75eb40d602ae145b521d5cab40 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Prayer Requests! (2019) in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/70352/ Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:50:44 -0400 @kayla-skywriter
SO sorry I haven’t responded to this in such a long time. I got hit with a pretty severe depression, but i’m starting to come out of it so I should be more active! πŸ™‚

 

How are you and your family doing? Praying right now for their health.

]]> 0 c44f2d9fe34293864b3837f087c0672d Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Welp in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66625/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:47:27 -0400 I’m sorry it’s been so much work for you guys. I will say I very much appreciate all that you’ve done in providing a place for us to chat and grow together!

]]> 0 44a1a1fd460fac903be8ea6d35b59772 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic what to do when you've lost motivation? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66624/ Wed, 09 Oct 2019 07:45:05 -0400 @w-o-holmes
@chalice
Thank you guys so much. I really want to get back into writing since I haven’t written in like, 3 weeks. Especially with the word wars going on. I’ve been super distracted and kinda upset about life in general so it’s just really been difficult. I want to be friends with you guys as well so please tell me about your projects!…[Read more]

]]> 0 73d9aae7e20753707ad3853f7050fd13 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic what to do when you've lost motivation? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66225/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 04:46:25 -0400 @chalice
Thank you! I want to hear about your projects too! That is, if you’re comfortable with it. πŸ™‚

So, I have a ton of different projects I can work on right now. A large majority I’ve completely lost interest with, just because I’ve been working on them so much, so I’ll tell you about one of my less developed ideas, ya?

Basically it’s about…[Read more]

]]> 0 c2f864a468b861a948054c6b21be5bf1 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Discribe your character with a quote, phrase, or aesthetic in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66158/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 19:07:24 -0400 ope didn’t realize I’d already replied to this XD

]]> 0 2ebb387fc5d50a47c4a180e525249e09 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic what to do when you've lost motivation? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66126/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 06:24:32 -0400 @chalice
Thanks for the advice! Honestly, I think I might just need someone talking to me about my projects to keep me going, ya know? But I’m not sure. I have so many different projects it’s really hard to choose from either of them too.

Hey, I don’t think I’ve introduced myself to you personally. I’m Noodle πŸ˜› I write a large majority of…[Read more]

]]> 0 41665754deab8b493de2fa6a8d159278 Noodle-Mum started the topic what to do when you've lost motivation? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66025/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 05:18:10 -0400 Hey guys, I have a bit of a problem.

I’ve completely lost all motivation for any writing whatsoever. I want to write, but all of my projects that are half finished just… ugh, they feel dry and stale and I think I may overthink it a little. But honestly I just want to throw them all away right now. But I also don’t feel like creating anything…[Read more]

]]> 0 8ff4d4ad9da5f37dd80f3ceb3702161f Noodle-Mum replied to the topic What makes your fav... your fave? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/66024/ Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:54:38 -0400 @kayla-skywriter
Yes, that does! Very interesting. I haven’t heard about a lot of those characters, I’ll definitely have to check out the works they belong to πŸ™‚ Thanks!

]]> 0 a3d06a005b5f9d70eada06c070c87b7c Noodle-Mum replied to the topic What makes your fav... your fave? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/65883/ Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:06:47 -0400 @kayla-skywriter

 

Please do! No one ever saw it and I was a little disappointed XD

]]> 0 130c73fa6ff25090327c32a81314fa25 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Word war #5 in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/65548/ Sat, 21 Sep 2019 05:04:23 -0400 WHOO! I know i’m late to the party but YEAH! GO TEAM!

]]> 0 7f719d3f256eb81dc138b44799df0250 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/65547/ Sat, 21 Sep 2019 05:03:45 -0400 oof i’ve been gone too long y’all!

My goal is to actually write this week? Maybe? ugh, it’s been rough. How is everyone doing writing wise? Any fun projects you’re currently working on?

]]> 0 4c520f0bd05c1f2132b361857cb22bce Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64708/ Sat, 07 Sep 2019 04:59:19 -0400 @italian-stallion
Your book sounds really interesting! Honestly the fact that you finished speaks volumes. I’ve never finished anything, except for the first book I wrote when I was 14, but it was pretty much 90% trash with the occasional 10% redeeming witty/sarcastic dialogue. XD

And welcome @w-o-holmes and @kayla-skywriter

]]> 0 d2440fb502625d269f4ee8f226c31f7c Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Word war #5 in the forum Word Wars https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64264/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 18:30:01 -0400 Ya’ll, it’s time to put that inner critic away and write like there’s no tomorrow! It doesn’t matter if its good, it doesn’t matter if you keep anything you write this week, it doesn’t even matter if you only contribute 10 words because that is 10 words we wouldn’t have had if you hadn’t written anything! This week is about creativity and flow! :D…[Read more]

]]> 0 c0c3580dde9f257648f270a51d2dbb24 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64228/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 04:54:54 -0400 @italian-stallion

NOICE!

And that’s so cool! What was the story about if you don’t mind me asking? πŸ™‚ And yeah, I was thinking about that. Really I just need to like… focus. which is hard.

]]> 0 873c2520e90a635282bd1f3d64043b39 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The clash of cultures in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64105/ Sat, 31 Aug 2019 19:45:15 -0400 ooooo i love it! I love it so much! I wanna draw all these characters so badly!!!! XD They’re adorable, and I love the character growth! Truly, very brilliantly, written. πŸ™‚

]]> 0 c1fb28c0466d6a425080e356604bbc26 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Would Your Character Rather. . . in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64034/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:01:05 -0400 @sam-m Ooooo, Blade sounds interesting!

Would you rather have skin that changes (bright) colors with your emotions or always have music playing around you (without an outside source and other people can hear it) that relates to your thoughts?

Aiden: As a professional thief, these are both terrible options. But–I would probably go with the…[Read more]

]]> 0 36ad9e0590fd8d694fd25fbafeb78bde Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Discribe your character with a quote, phrase, or aesthetic in the forum Characters https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64033/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 05:57:20 -0400 Does “Disaster Child” count? Cause… that pretty much applies to every single one of my characters. XD

]]> 0 0e4943ee50256fb20a2bc75ebbbb5e5d Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/64002/ Thu, 29 Aug 2019 20:35:07 -0400 @italian-stallion

wait then what’s your name on the chat? XD

I am planning on publishing it one day. Not sure if I’ll go the self route or try to get it truly published. If I ever finish any of my ideas, I want to try to publish them, lol ^_^ But, then comes the problem of actually uh… finishing it.

]]> 0 4ceb33a0c6bafadabf145b53da15f196 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63891/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 21:50:12 -0400 @italian-stallion

Hey, are you on the google hangouts group chat? ^_^

And yeah, after responding to this I got bit by the writing bug and wrote over a thousand words so XD I’m doing alright. I’m actually really excited about what I wrote. It’s a project I’ve been working on for a long time now, probably three or four years.

Basically, it’s a…[Read more]

]]> 0 56d7d747068399cf00298fd8c2b2a8ef Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63813/ Mon, 26 Aug 2019 22:56:24 -0400 @italian-stallion

T-T

Honestly, I’ve been super busy and medically wise I haven’t been the best either, so writing hasn’t gotten done at all for like, a month solid now. Then again, I’m so bad when it comes to writing cause like… I love writing, right? But I’m also super creative in other areas, and sometimes I know I should write, but I end…[Read more]

]]> 0 55469565798ec85384d2887dc220ba20 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Expedition (help me with a flash fiction story I'm writing?) in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63722/ Sat, 24 Aug 2019 17:26:21 -0400 Ooooo! It was really fascinating! I felt the overall tone in the beginning gave it a very foreboding feeling, at least to me, that quickly turned to hope. Gary is so sweet and you can’t help but to fall in love with him and his goofy shyness around his wife.

I was a little confused with all the scene changed and where they were happening, but…[Read more]

]]> 0 caf848c71b7e965ea0cf7ae1a5ba75fb Noodle-Mum started the topic What makes your fav... your fave? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63644/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:38:05 -0400 Hey guys! I was just thinking about the discussion @ethryndal started about villains and all the unique responses got me to thinking about different conversations we could have. Ergo, here is one to start!

What makes your favorite character your favorite character? What traits, goals, characteristics do those characters have in common or not have…[Read more]

]]> 0 1bb452aa3914440fc60638dd9f42f3ac Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63643/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:34:56 -0400 @raemarie I’m so sorry I just saw this! You have a vlog? I do too! It’s mostly just about my family and the adventures we go on (living with 11 other people = lots of adventures XD)

How is your fanfiction collection coming along?

Writing for me has been… heh… non-existent lately.

@italian-stallion How has writing been going for you?

]]> 0 fe242b2c8ebcd3ac9c85f73d82fef01c Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Expedition (help me with a flash fiction story I'm writing?) in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63566/ Wed, 21 Aug 2019 22:34:38 -0400 Hiiii!

 

I’ll be sure to give it a read and letcha know what I think. It’s nice to meet you btw ^_^

]]> 0 3ed6f4f65b524aea855de110f6852081 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Three announcements in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63404/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:26:22 -0400 I’m good with whatever πŸ™‚

]]> 0 a8550623851d9a35019898529dc86388 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Elements of an Eerie Antagonist - what makes a villain frightening? in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/63403/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 05:24:25 -0400 ooooh, this is a good discussion.

For me, there hasn’t ever really been a villain I’ve read that’s terrified me to my core in the sense of ‘that person is terrifying’. It’s more terrified me to my core with a ‘what the heck is he going to do?’ type of fear. So, situational fear. Let me explain.

When the Villain finds out a secret about the Hero…[Read more]

]]> 0 5c18debec8d5e3bc7bca8090fc7a4987 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62683/ Thu, 01 Aug 2019 06:00:07 -0400 @msqueen8 I think those are all the details we have, yes.

@germaine-han I love that idea! Because then, it would be extremely unique giving him TGA since it’s usually (but not always) in middle aged men! Having a young, high-spirited, college student held back by TGA would make for a very interesting twist!

As for names, I was thinking of…[Read more]

]]> 0 56b19ccf586f4fa7f37274703c78639e Noodle-Mum started the topic Prayer Requests! (2019) in the forum Prayer Requests https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62516/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 02:16:21 -0400 Hey ya’ll, we’re pretty inactive on here, but I wanted to make efforts to really get to know everyone on here. So, what can I pray for you guys? πŸ™‚

I’ll start us off:

I have a friend who has a boyfriend who got into a fist fight recently. A bunch of other guys ganged up on him and his friends and it wasn’t really pretty. They’re long distance…[Read more]

]]> 0 569eb04e63b675524c28da80c00b8519 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic It's okay to not just be a writer in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62513/ Tue, 30 Jul 2019 01:53:12 -0400 This was really cool to read! And it’s something I never really thought about before, so thanks for sharing!

 

As for other hobbies, hmmm. I really enjoy drawing and singing–though just as a hobby, not as anything I want to do with my life. In fact, writing isn’t even something I want to stick too. In all honesty, if I were to answer the “I…[Read more]

]]> 0 d69b650e113b1957ef827525fa0e0551 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Catching Up in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62227/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:16:32 -0400 @eden-anderson
Jane austin is so cool! I haven’t read any of her works, but I know people who speak very highly of her. I’ve studied her ideals a little bit as well. πŸ™‚

@cassandraia
Thanks! and that story sounds so super cool! I love stories that deal with such real subjects. Hope it goes well for you!

]]> 0 4501c062183a311cff56e638cf320297 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic The Accountability Thread in the forum Accountability & Achievements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62225/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:14:21 -0400 Oooh, this is cool! I like the idea of having accountability like this! πŸ™‚

@italian-stallion
Perhaps start with a word count slightly above what you know you can for sure hit, and see how it goes. Like, for example. Say you know you can hit 1,000 words in a single week. I’d set the goal for maybe 1,500. To push yourself slightly above what you’re…[Read more]

]]> 0 cedba0a52479c239b7e1b0f1eb464276 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/62067/ Sat, 20 Jul 2019 19:26:31 -0400 @corissa
Thanks! I’m very excited to be in this here guild! πŸ˜›

@literatureforthelight

Yes, I believe that’s what we have so far. Sorry it’s taken me so long to reply!

And as for the Main Character being an investigator, I’m not sure. I would assume he/she is, just because that puts him in the position to be solving the crime, but if we wanna…[Read more]

]]> 0 5e5451ab19d01d3c657815463235a4f6 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61937/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:26:35 -0400 @daeus-lamb @ethryndal

I was originally talking about the MC having amnesia–but I’m cool with fleshing out whatever idea we settle on.

As for the MC being the culprit, it’s a cool idea and I think we could definitely make it work! Though, I have seen it a couple times before… What if we we set it up to make it look like MC did it (have the…[Read more]

]]> 0 98c88e0a1e4de8ccdc062d9f00bb4cb2 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Catching Up in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61936/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:16:52 -0400 @ethryndal
Big families are wonderful–though yes, chaotic too! It’s especially hard when trauma is involved (I know a lot about the foster care system if anyone ever needs knowledge hmu) but I have never seen God’s amazing power more than now, as we go through everyday life. πŸ™‚ It’s honestly the best thing in the world and I wouldn’t change…[Read more]

]]> 0 712241eb9d6a568fa892a76c3cdae156 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Juggling story ideas in the forum Weekly Theme Discussion https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61877/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:41:10 -0400 Interesting bit of advice. Honestly, I’ll have to give it a try!

 

]]> 0 20587a489c78b4800b482b93b2e0f20b Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61876/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:34:04 -0400 @msqueen8

I joined a couple days ago, actually! So, I’m still very fresh to the whole ‘guild’ thing. So far, it’s super cool and I’m so glad I joined! Everyone’s super nice. πŸ™‚

Yeah, I’ve heard that she did that! Perhaps we should take our favorite bits of all three. Build the story backwards so we have a little bit of shock factor and tension,…[Read more]

]]> 0 5db194dca95f120da3f72c2c6a4f8ee4 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61856/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 02:39:55 -0400 @germaine-han

Oh! Okay, thank you! That makes a lot more sense. πŸ™‚

@msqueen8

I don’t believe we’ve met yet. Yes, I’m new to the guild! πŸ™‚ It’s nice to meet you!

It sounds like you know your mystery stuff! ^_^ I personally haven’t read a lot of mystery. But all those examples you gave have me really interested to go and discover those…[Read more]

]]> 0 af228433130db9b34f16637a888ad40b Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61852/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:31:37 -0400 @germaine-han I’m sorry I’m still a little confused, but let me see if I have this right.</p>
So basically we all talk about the prompt and figure out details for it, and then write one story as a group? Is that right? Or do we figure out the details we want and then each write a story with those details?

Thanks so much for helping me out ^_^

]]> 0 bd615dff141b8e5d33802c3b90f1c7be Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Time to write a mystery in the forum Announcements https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61849/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:08:44 -0400 Can someone quickly explain the prompts to me? Is it something we collectively write together or do we take the prompt and write it ourselves? I’m a little confused.

But, as for mysteries, I love those! I find murder mysterious are over-written, personally. I found this article on 7 tips for writing Mystery Genre’s.…[Read more]

]]> 0 e20b51addee0183484e8335a1319591d Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Catching Up in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61831/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:26:33 -0400 @literatureforthelight

 

Oof that’s a mood. Though, finishing pieces and works is something in actively striving towards this year. πŸ™‚

 

Wow! Crysti sounds awesoooome! I love characters that have obvious flaws, since that usually means they must overcome them at some point. ^_^

 

As for one of my characters? Hmmm lemme think. Probably my…[Read more]

]]> 0 8ba1044a9e48ed830137c56e28b119ac Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Catching Up in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61772/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:42:00 -0400 @literatureforthelight
hehe, thanks! It’s been difficult, keeping on track. Finishing works has never been my ah, strong suite. πŸ˜› In fact, it’s so bad I hadn’t finished anything (short story, novel, prompts) for probably 5 years–up until last week when I had a friend find a short story I was working on and demand an ending. XD

Ooooh! Realistic…[Read more]

]]> 0 264fc2c317e1d5f33e27b938703823e1 Noodle-Mum replied to the topic Catching Up in the forum New Wessex Writing Discussions https://storyembers.org/activity/p/61763/ Sun, 14 Jul 2019 05:10:21 -0400 @ethryndal
haha! Daw, thanks! ^_^ I was there when the great pineapple-on-pizza war began and have held my solid opinion on the matter. Ironically enough, my family went out for pizza tonight and my traitor of a sister looked me straight in the eyes and ordered pineapple’s as a topping XD She’s a riot!

So, the story behind my username is…[Read more]

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