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Emily replied to the topic Using Archetypes in the forum Characters 2 years, 1 month ago
Alrightie. Thanks for brainstorming with me!
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Emily replied to the topic Using Archetypes in the forum Characters 2 years, 1 month ago
Thanks for your reply @calidris !
The character serves as a rescuer who brings children to the hospital. He brings the MC there and the leaves to bring others. My worry is that since he is the second character introduced it makes him look like a major character.
I have not decided whether he has a part in the climax but I know he will reappear…[Read more]
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Emily replied to the topic Hey! in the forum Introduce Yourself 2 years, 2 months ago
Hi Kristina! Nice to meet you. What got you into writing?
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Emily started the topic Using Archetypes in the forum Characters 2 years, 2 months ago
In my WIP, I am using the 8 1/2 archetypes K. M. Weiland writes about in this article (https://www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/8-%c2%bd-character-archetypes-writing/).
However, some of my important characters do not fit into an archetypal role. The story begins when my protagonist meets a character who introduces her to the mentor and then…[Read more]
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Emily commented on the post, 4 Tips to Help You Overcome the Crippling Terror of the Blank Page 2 years, 2 months ago
I never write the first paragraph of an essay first. I can only introduce something after I know what in the world I am talking about!
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Emily posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
*casually has to use the dictionary for some of the big words on the Story Embers Character Questionnaire*
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Emily commented on the post, I Took a Walk Among the Forest Pines 3 years, 6 months ago
This made me smile!
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Emily posted a new activity comment 3 years, 8 months ago
@rose-colored-fancy
Thanks! *smiles* I am not sure yet. I know it is for a middle grade audience and has some contemporary and fantasy elements. We will see as I go! -
Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Neat! Sassy characters are fun.
My mind always draws a blank when I try to describe the story, but here are a few words from my word board:
child, gray, journey, forest, king, love, lies, scars, work, crows
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Cool!
Hello, Rose!
Nice! Well, I have a work-in-progress but it is still in concept form. Do you have one?
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Emily started the topic Short story contest for 9-13 year olds! in the forum General Writing Discussions 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi everyone! My friend Eliana is hosting a short story contest for tween writers. If you know any young writers, please share it with them!
If you are older than 13, she is running a giveaway. 🙂
You can find out more by visiting elianathewriter.com
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Cool! I like the Wordsnatcher. *laughs*
Ooh, I have heard of the one about Doug, I bet it is sad. I will have to check both of those out!
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Yes! I get that. *laughs*
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Nice to meet you!
Oh my goodness! My family and I are reading <i>The Wednesday Wars</i> right now. That is the only Gary D. Schmidt book I have read but it is very good. I also like <i>The Phantom Tollbooth</i> by Norton Juster. Have you read it?
Neat! I love blueberries.
Ooo, I have read some of those! I have not read…[Read more]
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Hello and thank you!
Both of those are personality type indicators:
INFJ is from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, which puts people into 16 types based on how you observe the world and make decisions. INFJ stands for introvert, intuitive, feeling, and judging.
2w1 is from the Enneagram. Admittedly I do not know as much about this one,…[Read more]
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Emily replied to the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
Hi Alabama!
Thank you. I like to write middle grade fiction, typically contemporary or maybe fantasy.
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Emily started the topic Hi! in the forum Introduce Yourself 3 years, 8 months ago
I thought I ought to introduce myself. My name is Emily and I am a young Christian writer. I am a INFJ and 2w1, if that means anything to you. My favorite genre to read and write in is middle grade. I am looking forward to being a part of this. *smiles*
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Emily's profile was updated 3 years, 9 months ago
