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R.M. Archer replied to the topic MAJOR FORUM ANNOUNCEMENT – end of an era in the forum Announcements 2 years, 7 months ago
While I would appreciate a response to my previous post (which may have just gotten lost in notifications), I have some questions about the end result of the forum shut-down.
Will the forum still be here, simply closed to new posts and replies? Will we, and others who stumble upon the site, still be able to access and reference the…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Advice on art buisness? (TTRPGers welcome) in the forum Fantasy Writers 2 years, 7 months ago
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Advice on art buisness? (TTRPGers welcome) in the forum Fantasy Writers 2 years, 7 months ago
I second the suggestion of Instagram as far as social media platforms go. Because it’s visual, you’ll reach the people who are looking for visual art. I follow visual artists on there so that I can find them again when I want to commission character art, and I’m sure I’m not the only one. So Instagram is a good place to connect with people.
As…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic MAJOR FORUM ANNOUNCEMENT – end of an era in the forum Announcements 2 years, 8 months ago
This is really disappointing. I’ve benefited greatly from the discussion and relationships built in the SE forum and I believe the smaller active community as well as the broad range of experience levels represented among the authors on SE have both been great assets in fostering those discussions and building diverse relationships.
While I…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
@rae
Could you email me a link to the chapters you have, if it’s in Google Docs, or email me a file if it’s not? I have some thoughts based on your description, but I’d like to read what’s actually been written before I jump to anything and I’d like to be able to send you direct broad-scale feedback. If that works for you, my email is…[Read more] -
R.M. Archer posted a new activity comment 2 years, 8 months ago
Hi Rae!
Could you tell me more about your book and what sort of feedback you’re looking for? The genre, length, deadline, and a brief description of the story would be helpful–as well as whether you’re looking for big-picture or more specific feedback. I rarely do beta-reading since starting as a professional editor, but I’m willing to consider…[Read more]-
Sure! I have someone who wields a red pen and two others who mark whatever jumps out at them and another who basically leaves a ‘thumbs up’ most of the time. Whatever you are good at, you can do. Opinions and criticism is more than welcome!
Genre: sci-fi set in the Wond Galaxy with a tech level at a step above or at Star Wars.
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@rae
Could you email me a link to the chapters you have, if it’s in Google Docs, or email me a file if it’s not? I have some thoughts based on your description, but I’d like to read what’s actually been written before I jump to anything and I’d like to be able to send you direct broad-scale feedback. If that works for you, my email is…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Publishing questions in the forum Publishing and Marketing Nerds 2 years, 8 months ago
Your dedication and your desire to dive right in remind me of myself at your age. I didn’t successfully publish until I was 15 (which was still too early), but I knew what I wanted to do and I did it. And I get the impression you could readily do the same thing.
But since I have been there, I have some words of caution. Well, the first is…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic How do you decide whether to continue with an old project or start a new one? in the forum General Writing Discussions 2 years, 9 months ago
I try to stick to one or two projects at a time. Having two allows me to swap between them if I’m having trouble with one or the other, but still keeps me focused on finishing. Exploring is good and important, especially in the early years of writing, but finishing is also an important skill and it’s good to learn how to power through on…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Resources for character development in the forum Characters 2 years, 10 months ago
I have a worksheet available to my newsletter subscribers! It specifically highlights “character voice questions” to help you understand what drives and shapes your character, but it includes fields for more basic character information as well. You can sign up to get it here!
There’s another character sheet template I use all the time, but I…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Hey Guys! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 3 months ago
That’s why I’m so glad we (authors) have means of sharing our resources and knowledge with one another! It’s so neat to be able to complement one another’s knowledge and come to a more robust understanding of writing together. ^-^ It’s like a little microcosm of the Church with its differing gifts. It’s awesome.
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Hey Guys! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 3 months ago
Cool! Plot is always my biggest challenge, so it’s amazing to me when authors are able to just… come up with them, lol. That’s awesome. 🙂
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Hey Guys! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 3 months ago
Gotcha. Do your story seeds tend to start with the plot, then?
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Hey Guys! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 4 months ago
Ooh, interesting! Sounds intense. What are your main characters like?
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Comic recommendations? in the forum Fantasy Writers 3 years, 4 months ago
If you like superheroes, the Daredevil comic series by Mark Waid is clean! Vol. 2 gets a little weird for a bit (supernatural-style weird), but overall it’s really good! I also really liked The Defenders: Diamonds are Forever (which censors cussing).
To piggyback on @rose-colored-fancy‘s recommendation, Scott McCloud’s book…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Hey Guys! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 5 months ago
Tasha! Welcome back! 😀
Ooh, what’s your screenplay about?
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Worldbuilding Advice & Feedback Needed in the forum Research and Worldbuilding 3 years, 6 months ago
Sorry for the months-long disappearance. 😅
That’s a really neat (and thorough) history! Thank you for sharing!
LOL
Nice! I love seeing plots inextricably linked to/derived from the worlds they live in; it makes the whole thing feel much more purposeful.
Cool!
Nah, you’re fine. Worldbuilding rambles are fun, whether you’re…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Concerning Beta Readers and Editing (aka, I have QUESTIONS!) in the forum Fantasy Writers 3 years, 6 months ago
My pleasure! 🙂
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Concerning Beta Readers and Editing (aka, I have QUESTIONS!) in the forum Fantasy Writers 3 years, 6 months ago
That’s generally how I do it. It’s the easiest method I’ve found. Most readers will comment; I’ve also had some who save up their thoughts and send me a comprehensive feedback list at the end in an email or separate document (I’ve gotten PDFs multiple times). Either way, though, Gdocs is a good means for them to read it.
I often ask my…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Concerning Beta Readers and Editing (aka, I have QUESTIONS!) in the forum Fantasy Writers 3 years, 6 months ago
Agreed.
As an additional note here, it’s a good idea to set aside the book for a while if you’re in the latter camp when you finish. Some time and space will give you a clearer perspective on it once you read it over again after a few weeks or even months. Readers can also help, but it’s generally a good idea–especially if you haven’t done…[Read more]
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R.M. Archer replied to the topic Concerning Beta Readers and Editing (aka, I have QUESTIONS!) in the forum Fantasy Writers 3 years, 6 months ago
Hey! Welcome back!
You might not like this answer, but I’d say it’s whatever works best for your story. With some series, it’s definitely better to edit the first book first. I have a duology I’ll almost certainly refine book 1 in before I write book 2, or at least before I expect book 2 to offer a solid foundation to work from. Meanwhile, my…[Read more]
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