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Hope Ann replied to the topic Let's talk fantasy technology in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 7 years, 8 months ago
@northerner *prints it* I’ll… get to it eventually. Probably.
@Karthmin I had to laugh at the mention of lampposts. That’s why there’s one in Narnia you know. Cause Tolkien said you couldn’t have them in fantasy so Lewis went and did it. Writer friends…
The comment about cyclical devolution is fascinating though. I’d not thought about it,…[Read more]
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Karthmin replied to the topic Let's talk fantasy technology in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 7 years, 8 months ago
You wrote: “Now I’m wondering how both the systems might be combined. Bringing out the beauty of nature but, because of a magic system/how the world runs, being able to harness that beauty and powers in ways that could be considered technology. Or even just nature. A city built next to a volcano where they channel lava to produce heat o…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Guild War 5 : WORD WAR in the forum Announcements 7 years, 8 months ago
It feels like we only just finished a guild war and now we’ve got ANOTHER ONE coming along. This one is completely different though. *flails cos these are so fun*
Between the dates of September 24, 12:00 am, and September 30, 11:59 pm, WRITE LIKE YOU’RE ON FIRE.
Over the week, keep track of how many words you write, and then at the end, we’…[Read more]
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Hope Ann replied to the topic Writing for money alone? in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 9 months ago
@kate no darling, not you. The other best friend.
And yes, @northerner. Books are for entertaining, sure. But they are so much more than that. Some books not so much, but some of them have themes that I end up, consciously or unconsciously, applying to everyday life. Which is part of the reason I like Sanderson’s Stormlight Archive so much…[Read more]
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Karthmin replied to the topic Writing for money alone? in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 9 months ago
@hope-ann Actually… there is such a thing as black salt. O.o I looked it up and yeah. It exists. The more you know…
Also, I think the pink salt is usually Himalayan. And yes! It tastes saltier because it is ground from larger rock-like crystals, rather than crystalized via evaporation like sea salt is. The individual salt crystals are larger…[Read more]
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Kate Flournoy replied to the topic Writing for money alone? in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 9 months ago
@northerner whoops; I changed the address. 😛 Here you go. Kate Flournoy, Author
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Ariella Newheart replied to the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
@northerner @metasua @lillian-parks03 @wysteriacampion Goodbye! 🙁 *sends you all off with oatmeal cranberry chocolate chip cookies*
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Evelyn replied to the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Aww. Bye @northerner ! 🙁
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
We have another member who can not make it with us any longer.
Namarie @Northerner ! *waves*
(and yes, ‘Namarie’ is Quenya for…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Farewells in the forum Announcements 7 years, 9 months ago
Well Parimis, it is time to say goodbye to a few of our members.
Some of our noble friends have decided that they would like to step out, at least temporarily, and I figured I’d let you guys know. Whenever someone is removed, I will put a farewell comment here for them, and so you all know.
At the end of the week, more will probably be…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Lesson 13 : Plotting with Purpose in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 9 months ago
Who has sat down to plot and then ended up with all of their ideas going splat onto the page and not making any sense to how a book needs to be structured? Me too. A few years ago, (yikes, crazy to think that it was only just over three years) I would just come up with the intro, the complication, the plot twist, the climax, and the conclusion.…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Goal of the Guild | Important in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago
Okay Parimis. This is an important post that we all need to look at. Please be sure to read it all the way through!
Our vision for the guilds is to form a tight-knit group of creators who encourage and inspire each other in their craft. As guildmasters, we’re trying to help build this spirit of camaraderie and we have lots of different o…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Guildmaster Vanishing in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago
YOUR GUILDMASTER HAS RETURNED! And shall do all of these crazy adjustments that were decided on while I was away. xD Please bare with me as i frantically email and update things today.
Thanks for being nice to my cousin while I was gone. And thanks @Jane-Maree for stepping in for…[Read more]
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Jane Maree replied to the topic Passport Checking Anyone? (Introductions) in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago
@Wonderland7
@emily-d
@rebecca-w
@Writerforever
@writercatherine
@thewanderingtypewriterWelcome to the Parimi team! It’s a pleasure to have you joining.
All Parimis: Yes, we’ve got some MORE guild members, but don’t worry! There’s a couple other developments coming up in a day or two (because it feels weird for me to make important…[Read more]
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The Inkspiller replied to the topic Cranky Old Man Syndrome in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 10 months ago
@hope-ann, @anne-of-lothlorien, @northerner, @morreafirebird
I apologize for my lengthy absence. Prior to the 12th, I was going into crunch mode on my book, shortly before taking a much desired (and retrospectively much needed) vacation to spend with my girlfriend and her family. I am in fact still up there, but she’s expired her leave, so I’m…[Read more]
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Jane Maree started the topic Lesson 12: The Epilogue in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago
Hey all! As a couple of you probably have noticed, your guildmaster is currently off (on a skiing trip, of all things) and I have stepped in again as a substitute. 😛
Before leaving, she did give me this week’s lesson for you guys, so I’ll step out of the spotlight and hand it over to her.
Hello from your absent Guildmaster, Parimis! I hope…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Guildmaster Vanishing in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello Parimis!
Don’t let the title scare you, I’m not totally leaving you! I’m just going to be away for a week starting…basically now. 🙁 My school is taking us on a ski trip so that we are out of the way of the poor year 12s who are sitting trial exams at the moment. As it is, I’ve asked @Jane-Maree to replace me while I’m gone again, so…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose started the topic Lesson 11 : The Prologue in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago
Prologues. I figured I’d do a post on prologues as it is one of those things that a lot of people get confused on, and often they get confused on it regarding pacing and suspense. (Plus, y’know, @steward-of-the-pen may or may not have asked about them.)
So without any further ado, here is how you can use prologues in your story.
Use them when…[Read more]
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J.A.Penrose replied to the topic Lesson 10: Sharing in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago
@northerner Yaaay! Good to see you’re back!
@sarah-vdh Ooooh yup. And they’re all interrelated as well which helps.
@steward-of-the-pen Prologues are often great. *nodnod* I know exactly what you mean though. Some just seem so out of place and are essentially a cheap way to try and create suspense.
However, I think that if you have…[Read more]
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Steward of the Pen replied to the topic Lesson 10: Sharing in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago
@cassie-hartfinh, oh wow, congratulations!! *throws pine needles.* And yeah, I’m with Jess. Time travel is scary. *hides behind pine tree.* With a lot of thought and careful planning, though, it’s very enjoyable to read! @northerner Ugh, the password thing is no fun, but congratulations on your word count! *throws more pine needles.*
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