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Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Topic #11: Shock in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 10 months ago

So…

I was a bad guild master and forgot about last week’s theme discussion. Whoops. 😛

Anyhow, this week I’d like to discuss why we shouldshouldn’t evoke shock in readers. It’s an emotion, so it sorta counts. 😉

Now, I am not referring to the sort of shock readers feel after an amazing plot twist. I’m talking about the horror or disbelief…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Weekly Goals #8 in the forum Accountability & Achievements 7 years, 10 months ago

Hey Avensers! 😀

How’s writing going? Did you meet your goals last week? What are your goals for this week?

@toklaham-veruzia @overcomer @martina @epicaddie2 @supermonkey42 @gabrielle @snapper @jenwriter17 @naomijackson @dekreel @bonnie @melissa-g @kiraelizabeth @aislinn-mollisong @dragongeek @haviloki @sleepwalkingmk @sam-kowal @law0413 @claire…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic Guild War #4 in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago

@toklaham-veruzia @overcomer @martina @epicaddie2 @supermonkey42 @gabrielle @snapper @jenwriter17 @naomijackson @dekreel @bonnie @melissa-g @kiraelizabeth @aislinn-mollisong @dragongeek @haviloki @sleepwalkingmk @sam-kowal @law0413 @claire @christianna-hellwig @zanzibee @libby @natalie-marie

Ok friends! Please submit any pieces you wrote up…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic Guild War #4 in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago

@toklaham-veruzia @overcomer @martina @epicaddie2 @supermonkey42 @gabrielle @snapper @jenwriter17 @naomijackson @dekreel @bonnie @melissa-g @kiraelizabeth @aislinn-mollisong @dragongeek @haviloki @sleepwalkingmk @sam-kowal @law0413 @claire @christianna-hellwig @zanzibee @libby @natalie-marie

Great ideas, guys! If you have a piece you’d like us…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Guild War #4 in the forum Announcements 7 years, 10 months ago

*Waves sword*

The third guild war is upon us!

Our mission, should you chose to accept it, is to write a scene from the point of view of a five-year-old who has an engaging character voice.

The prompt is due in two weeks. I don’t have to judge this one, so I’m here to help whenever you need it.

Now let’s get some ideas rolling! 😀

Here’s a…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Weekly Goals #7 in the forum Accountability & Achievements 7 years, 10 months ago

*salutes*

What did you achieve during these last two weeks? What are your goals for this week?

@toklaham-veruzia @overcomer @martina @epicaddie2 @supermonkey42 @gabrielle @snapper @jenwriter17 @naomijackson @dekreel @bonnie @melissa-g @kiraelizabeth @aislinn-mollisong @dragongeek @haviloki @sleepwalkingmk @sam-kowal @law0413 @claire @christianna-…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic The Official Avensbeck Book Club in the forum Story Analysis 7 years, 10 months ago

@kiraelizabeth @naomijackson @overcomer @dragongeek @martina @supermonkey42 @toklaham-veruzia @haviloki

Hey friends!

It doesn’t look like we’re getting much discussion done inside the book club. I’m assuming this is because everyone’s lives are pretty busy (I feel ya. I’m busy too 🙂 ), so how about we postpone the rest of the reading till the…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic Welcome Thread for New Avensers! in the forum Announcements 7 years, 11 months ago

Mariposa Aristeo replied to the topic FIRST SE FICTION STORY: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 11 months ago

@scribbles Spanish always comes in handy. 😜

@supermonkey42 I got the inspiration for teletubbie torture from @christieaton. 😜

@the-fledgling-artist *squeals* That picture is simply lovely! ❤️ Thank you so much!!! 🤗 You literally made my day!

@brandon-miller Muhahaha.

*mimicsyourevilchuckle*

Cuz you don’t know what’s coming your way. &#x…

Mariposa Aristeo replied to the topic FIRST SE FICTION STORY: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 11 months ago

Anyone ready for RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARC PART 4? Here it is!

For those of you missed the first part, go to page 1 of this topic. For part 2, go to page 4. For part 3, go to page 6.

@josiah @daeus-lamb @hope-ann @gabriellepollack @brandon-miller @supermonkey42 @corrisa @cindy @naomijackson @christieaton @lady-iliara @anne-of-lothlorien

“A mug o…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack replied to the topic Prayer Requests #1 in the forum Prayer Requests 7 years, 11 months ago

Hey friends! Would a few of you mind praying for @natalie-marie? She’s dealing with some sickness and is trying to recover. 🙂

@supermonkey42 @Jenwriter17 @gabrielle @melissa-g

Kate Flournoy replied to the topic Looking for laptop recommendations in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 11 months ago

Wow, thanks guys! Thanks especially @thewirelessblade— that breakdown is really useful. You’ve all been quite helpful. I really appreciate it. 😀

@raemarie @daeus-lamb @samuel @gabriellepollack @sam-kowal @inkling-for-christ @supermonkey42 @briannastorm

Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Avensbeck Book Club Discussion #2 in the forum Story Analysis 7 years, 11 months ago

@kiraelizabeth @naomijackson @overcomer @dragongeek @martina @supermonkey42 @toklaham-veruzia @haviloki

What did you guys think of chapter 4, 5, and 6? Did you have any favorite parts or lines? Did you recognize any writing techniques Tolkien used? Any dislikes or likes you want to explain?

I’m not quite done with chapter six yet, but I’m…[Read more]

Sam Kowal replied to the topic Looking for laptop recommendations in the forum General Writing Discussions 7 years, 11 months ago

@kate

I’m gonna tag @supermonkey42 because Ben does coding (right, Ben?) so he’s bound to know some good stuff about computers.

Other than that, I’d recommend a Windows and maybe something like an HP Spectre (although those can be pretty expensive.) There’s quite a few options for less expensive, standard Windows 10 laptops, but I’d look for…[Read more]

Gabrielle Pollack started the topic Topic #9: Danger in Emotion in the forum Annual Theme Discussion 7 years, 11 months ago

hat @toklaham-veruzia @overcomer @martina @epicaddie2 @supermonkey42 @gabrielle @snapper @jenwriter17 @naomijackson @dekreel @bonnie @melissa-g @kiraelizabeth @aislinn-mollisong @dragongeek @haviloki @sleepwalkingmk @natalie-marie @sam-kowal