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PenSword replied to the topic A Difficult Ethical Question in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 6 months ago
These are just my thoughts, take them if they’re helpful.
In this situation, I don’t think suicide really “atones” for anything. Not the way she might think, not when you break it down. If she does kill herself, the only thing it’s doing is erasing the possibility of her hurting anyone else. But it doesn’t change or “make up for” anything she’s…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic I Made a Writing Rank Quiz! in the forum Writing Level & Journey Plans Discussions 4 years, 9 months ago
I got Apprentice Writer, which I find kinda funny because I got one of the higher scores possible from the SE quiz. Realistically I’m probably somewhere in between.
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PenSword replied to the topic Moira needs to be a more developed character RP XD in the forum Character Development Corner 4 years, 9 months ago
Thaddeus glanced back, thinking he heard something in the woods behind him. His hand reached for his dagger before remembering he had left it behind. If this was a trap…
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PenSword replied to the topic Moira needs to be a more developed character RP XD in the forum Character Development Corner 4 years, 9 months ago
Whoops sorry. Life got away from me. I’m good with starting again. @esther-sears @dakota
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PenSword replied to the topic Moira needs to be a more developed character RP XD in the forum Character Development Corner 4 years, 10 months ago
It’s up to you. I’m okay with it either way. 🙂
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PenSword replied to the topic Moira needs to be a more developed character RP XD in the forum Character Development Corner 4 years, 10 months ago
Hey, sorry. I keep getting distracted by life. I’m here.
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PenSword replied to the topic Anyone want to chat since the world is basically ending in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 10 months ago
Since I ended up with the week off from work I’ve been gutting my room and working on rearranging the furniture. Haven’t written in a week, which is as long as it’s been since I’ve been to work. Since my boss allows me to write during times at work when I’m just waiting for my next assignment, I’ve gotten into the unfortunate habit of not writing…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Hi =) in the forum Sci-fi Writers 4 years, 10 months ago
@katthewriter Maybe a couple. Depends on the definition of “cute” 😛
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PenSword replied to the topic Let's talk about representation! in the forum Characters 4 years, 10 months ago
@phoenix Ah, that makes sense. I tend to automatically recoil a little when someone mentions characters with depression, just because it does seem so romanticized in popular fiction now, which hurts the issue. But portraying it well could be helpful, if it was done right.
@sarah-inkdragon Jumping off what you said about depressed love interests,…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Hi 🙂 in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers 4 years, 10 months ago
@katthewriter Thanks! It’s a complicated mess to write for a lot of reasons, but hopefully maybe by draft 25 it’ll make sense. 😛
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PenSword replied to the topic I drastically need help actually writing in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 10 months ago
@phoenix I think we live in an achievement oriented culture as it is, and that doesn’t help with anything, but especially things like writing. I hope you find something that works for you.
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PenSword replied to the topic I drastically need help actually writing in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
How long have you been dealing with this? What the others said is definitely good advice, but honestly, sometimes your brain just might need a break. It’s okay to give yourself a week of no writing at all, don’t even think about it. Then come back after the week, and work on the habits and such that the others mentioned.
And no matter what,…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Need Help Coming Up With Titles? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
All of my stories pretty much go for years without titles… What kind of information do you want/need?
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PenSword replied to the topic Let's talk about representation! in the forum Characters 4 years, 11 months ago
I don’t have much to add, beyond what others have already said. Pretty much everything already mentioned are all things I wouldn’t mind seeing more of.
The only one I can think of on top of that is characters in wheelchairs. I’ve ended up with two paraplegic characters so far, just from having a random idea of “I want to see an x style story with…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Greetings Other Humans (I think) in the forum Horror writers 4 years, 11 months ago
Thanks for the link! I’ll have to read a story or two sometime.
I have not actually written anything I’d call horror yet, although I have some ideas. I could see how that’d be difficult though. I think with other stories I’ve gotten the advice of focusing more on what the characters are feeling, rather than what…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Anyone here 16+? in the forum General Writing Discussions 4 years, 11 months ago
I’m 22, so. Hello.
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PenSword replied to the topic Favorite Fantasy Christian book? in the forum Fantasy Writers 4 years, 11 months ago
Only one I can think of that hasn’t been mentioned yet is The King Sword by Micah Cooley. It’s one of the only “Christian” fantasy I’ve enjoyed.
I also really liked Broken Arrow by Azaria Durant. It’s not explicitly christian, but I know the author is, so for whatever that’s worth.
If you read the Circle (trilogy) Series, do not read Green. J…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Hi 🙂 in the forum Contemporary Fiction Writers 4 years, 11 months ago
Those all sound really neat.
I’m trying to figure out how to describe it. XD It’s basically a sort of “life is worth living/anti suicide” message with a road trip aesthetic. If that makes any sense.
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PenSword replied to the topic Greetings Other Humans (I think) in the forum Horror writers 4 years, 11 months ago
I actually haven’t read much horror either, besides classic horror. Frankenstein and Dracula are both good, and there’s a super short second vampire novel called Carmilla that was interesting. I think the only modern horror I’ve read was a book called Prodigal Son which is part of a Frankenstein retelling series sort of thing by a guy…[Read more]
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PenSword replied to the topic Moira needs to be a more developed character RP XD in the forum Character Development Corner 4 years, 11 months ago
Thaddeus blinked. “Okay then.”
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