@rae

@abrielle

@e-n-leonard

@lady-grace

@inkhorn

@wingiby-iggiby

@mischievous-thwapling

@millennium

@rusted-knight

@jasmine

@backwardslivewriter

@joelle-stone

@rose-colored-fancy

@littlewolf

@sparrowhawke

@anne_the_noob14

@noah-cochran

@irishcelticredflowercrown

@denali-christianson

@emily-waldorf

@mamaauthoress

@jar…[Read more]

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.

Ah, great suggestion! I do that as well, I just forgot to mention it XD

@wingiby-iggiby

As for my WIP, I am farther along in it than any other book attempt before! I’m over 50,000 words *squeals in delig…

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I definitely agree with what was mentioned about setting aside the book between drafts. For me at least, that’s been really important.

Thank you so much! I will most certainly let you know when I’ve got it ready!!

You’re welcome! I’m excited to read it!

I do have a few more questions though, not necessarily about beta reade…

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Looks like everyone had awesome answers, so I’m just popping in to recommend Abbie Emmons on YouTube for any writing/editing tips. She’s super helpful and straightforward and most (I’ll say most because she does use movie examples from films I would not watch XD) of her stuff is clean.

*Hurtles into the room surrounded by a cloud of pink glitter*

BROOOKEE!!!! WINGIBY!!!! I MISSED YOU!!! *Gives you a huge hug*

I missed you so much, it’s so amazing to hear from you again! You have to tell me all about how your project is going!!

Your characters are not talking back, are they?

… It’s Liorah, what were…[Read more]

R. M. Archer put some really good advice in here, so I’ll just tack on this tidbit:

If you know that your first book needs major edits, definitely tackle that before you move on to the second. It’ll set the second book up with a better foundation in such a situation.

And I’d be happy to beta read your novel 🙂 I love beta…[Read more]

(5 hours later after the battle of the dust bunnies has been won)

*organizes papers and letters and collapses into chair, wondering if anyone will show up*

@mischievous-thwapling

@wingiby-iggiby

@denali-christianson

@joelle-stone

@kylie-wingfeather

Hello everybody

I was just wandering if…[Read more]

@rebekah12

@wingiby-iggiby

Hey guys! This was super cool to be a part of but life is pretty crazy right now. I haven’t been/ won’t be very active on here. I’m really sorry to leave. I hope you guys are able to continue on!

Thanks!

Oh and I think Melancholic Writer left the group because of a busy schedule…? Someone please correct me of I’m wrong.

@wingiby-iggiby

@winter_rose

*looks around at everyone else* Going once… going twice… what be y’all’s opinions?

@winter_rose

@rebekah12

@melancholicwriter

*rises up from a cloud of smoke*

I LIVE!!!

*coughs quietly* *blushes* *totally did not just quote Mushu from Mulan*

So, I think we should go with Rebekah’s idea for the villain. Martin sounds pretty dastardly.

@mischievous-thwapling

@wingiby-iggiby

@jasmine

@denali-christianson

@joelle-stone

So, what now?

Hi!!!!! I’m so sorry it took me this long to get back to you… summer…

Anyway, I would love for you to join!

A list of people:

@crazywriter = Janner

@mischievous-thwapling = Kalmar/Tink

@arindown = Leeli

@wingiby-iggiby = Artham & Maraly

@backwardslivewriter = Sara (Cobbler)

@valkyrie-falk = Thorn (I believe that’s…[Read more]

Me and my class are going to  battle a court case (not real) against another class in front of a judge. My role is the Closing Prosecution Attorney. It’s really fun!

@mischievous-thwapling

@wingiby-iggiby

@jasmine

@denali-christianson

@joelle-stone

Sorry I haven’t been on lately! Does anyone have ideas for what’s next?

~Kylie

O_O

Ohhhhhhh that is a great idea. *applause and grins*

*racks brain for all of the devious charries I’ve ever met in movies and books*

*finally settles on my favorite idea*

We could do Martin, from R. J. Anderson’s No Ordinary Fairy Tale series. He’s pretty devious (like… most of the time when he shows up he pretends to be…[Read more]

Maybe we should add another villain. He or she pretends to be everybody’s friend but is actually working for Macha.

Yeah, I think have Macha attack. *will have to go read one of Rupert’s fight scenes in The Ashtown Burials so that I can hopefully write him accurately XD*

@winter_rose @wingiby-iggiby? Thoughts?

@denali-christianson

@mischievous-thwapling

@wingiby-iggiby

@jasmine

So… What should we do now? Battle, find maps, get supplies???

Glad you could join us!

@crazywriter

@backwardslivewriter

@wingiby-iggiby

@arindown

@mischievous-thwapling

@joelle-stone

So… What’s the plan now?

Also, sorry I’ve not been on here a lot. I’ve been busy.

~Kylie

It was so fun to work with you too! I’ll miss doing it!

@winter_rose

@rebekah12

@wingiby-iggiby

So, Macha attack, or??? Honestly, I’m kinda stuck about what we should do next.

~Kylie

So. Ahem. Any of y’all still here?

Apologies, I kind of. . . forgot about this. Ack. *cringe*

So. Uh. Should we. . . dust this thing off and continue, or…???

@winter_rose @kylie-wingfeather @melancholicwriter @wingiby-iggiby

@winter_rose

@rebekah12

@melancholicwriter

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

*Sets off fireworks* *lights sparklers*

@crazywriter

@backwardslivewriter

@mischievous-thwapling

@arindown

Happy 2022!!!!

*Sets off fireworks*

@wingiby-iggiby

@jasmine

@denali-christianson

@mischievous-thwapling

Happy New Year y’all!!!!!

*Cheers* *Lights sparkler* *Dances around*

Btw, I really, really enjoyed reading Chet’s PO…[Read more]

Okay people. Halt everything.

WE MADE IT TO 100 PAGES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOO HOOOOO

YAYYY!!! WE DID IT!!! I think that’s one of the first topics to hit 100 pages…

 I know right??? I love him tooooooo I’m also loving his chemistry with Ayden. So amazing…

Their chemistry is awesome I love it!!

I’m this c…[Read more]

“I wish it need not have happened in my time.”

Okayyyy mellon I will desperately await your next appearance, and in the meantime, “may the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and moon walks.”

I…[Read more]

Klein snapped awake. Gripping his rifle, he jerked his head around. Niarok was near yet another newcomer. He was bleeding bad from a slash in his leg. Nearby was a six legged camel? Its apparent handler was calming it. Everyone else wasn’t acting like something was too dreadfully wrong. Sitting up, Klein rubbed the back of his…[Read more]

Your character sounds awesome! I hope he gets along with the others XD (Some conflict is fun though!)

Ah yes, let’s hope Rúan behaves himself. 😆

We have no less than three edgy assassins or ex-assassins, a supersoldier, a ninja, a sci-fi girl, a literal biblical angel, two brothers who are total opposites, a guy who rides a…

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Your character sounds awesome! I hope he gets along with the others XD (Some conflict is fun though!)

I’m going to steal @denali-christianson ‘s summary because it was good and we have like a million characters in here XD

We have no less than three edgy assassins or ex-assassins, a supersoldier, a ninja, a sci-fi girl, a literal…[Read more]

Niarok relaxed, relieved beyond measure to see that Ayden finally had someone with something besides a troubled past in common with him.

Aren’t we all relieved though? XD

YESSSSSSSSSSSS I TOTALLY GET YOU GIRL!!!!!!!! My main character literally only speaks in sarcasm, and my other main character has an interesting… guilt c…

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I am not alone!

Nay, thou art not! For I feelest as thou feel when it doth come to the compooters. 😂😂😂😂

Okay, I’m tired. Canst thou tell? XD

We’re just going “there and back again.”

“Just like your uncle Bilbo!”

Me: “I cannot quote this distance, you’ll have to toss me!” (as you can tell, I’m running out of quotes XD)

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Btw, I LOVE how you show Aydin’s inner turmoil!!! Your prose is so good! One of the things I struggle with is showing a character’s inner monologue, and I think you aced it!

Aww, thank you SO much, that really means a lot!! He has a lot of inner turmoil, I enjoy writing it XD

He’s one of those characters who has rather a tende…[Read more]

XD XD XD yes, Bobby would love that! I might be able to upload a photo of him, but I’m bad with computers, so I might not XD

ALL THE PUPPY PICTURES!!! If you get it figured out 🙂

Oh, oops! Lol, forget I ever mentioned them! XD Thanks!

LOL, don’t worry about it XD I wasn’t being clear.

he still would’ve bent down and felt the sno…

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XD XD XD yes, Bobby would love that! I might be able to upload a photo of him, but I’m bad with computers, so I might not XD

The magnitude with which I felt that statement is much too great to express in simple black and white type. XD

Yes! I’m like: “I wish it need not have happened in my time.”

And I’m sitting there looking…[Read more]

Also just wanted to let you know that the two figures in front of the door are kind of, um… *clears throat* hallucinations of Ayden’s…

Aww, she sounds so cute!! What’s her name? I have a dog named Bobby; he’s a miniature schnauzer. He doesn’t shed, but he loves to bark at people hanging out in their own yards and at dangerous leaves!
Awww I love schnauzers!!!! Her name is Echo, and she’s a great Pyrenees mix, so she’s huge and excitable and has a mind of her own…[Read more]

Ah yes, Lord Castle . . . .

None other!! Up to his old schemes…

Oh, this’ll be so fun!!

LOL, I think Aydin will appreciate someone quiet XD

So, I was initially thinking that camcals would have six legs (I know, I’m extremely weird), but I’m rethinking that  . . . for now, the camcal has six legs, though XD Also, camcals are a…

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 And is there room for a camcal wherever they are?

LOL, we can make room XD Remember, this castle can expand at will XD

I think Aydin would be delighted, he used to have a camel too. I think he and Chet will get along great! (Or Aydin will be scared to death, who knows XD) I can’t wait to see more of him!

as I call the camel…

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WINGIBY!!!! I MISSED YOU WELCOME BACK!!! *Gives you a massive hug*

what do y’all think of Brooke popping some characters in?

Limits are for the weak!!! Why limit happiness??? The more the more chaotic!! LOL, this will be great!

Unfortunately I kicked Liorah out of the Castle because she was hogging it and I needed to develop s…[Read more]

XD XD XD XD how many siblings do you have? I have a younger sister and two little brothers, and the brothers make huge messes   But then again, the more siblings, the more hands available to help clean things up. But I wouldn’t count on a good deep breath come Christmas, maybe just a few short ones lol

See, I’m in the terrible boa…[Read more]

Thanks for clearing that up! I knew there was a turtleneck, an overcoat, and some colors involved! 🙂

@emily-waldorf

I’m glad you like it! I agree, I was also originally thinking romantic, but now she’s also got a thing for Niarok. I’m also wondering if when Quin and Leytera get to know each other, they might develop feelings? It’s…[Read more]

@denali-christianson you got a lot of it r…[Read more]

@wingiby-iggiby Welcome! What does/do your character(s) look like? Names?

@denali-christianson yes, it’s Quin’s left leg, and I really like the Quin-Leytera exchange. At first I was thinking romantic, but then I thought that might be weird and Leytera seems like she might…[Read more]

I realized you might have no clue what’s happening, so here’s a summary of all the characters.

Niarok (mine): 6’1 with shoulder-length black hair and blue eyes. He’s a doctor and has a huge heart despite his extremely traumatized past. He’s also scary discerning. If someone is feeling an emotion, he will almost always pick up on…[Read more]

YESSSS I WAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Man I’ve been waiting for you to get back on SE so I could say hi! How have you been???

I think we might technically be at the limit, but I bet we can deal with some characters. I’ll tag the others so they can add their thoughts.

@rose-colored-fancy, @calidris, @irishcelticredflowercrown, @emily-wa…[Read more]

I’m back! Sorry for the loooonnngg delay, but I’ve been super busy. I can’t guarantee that I’ll be active but wanted make sure you all still knew I was alive.

@denali-christianson hey you’re here!!! Long time no see. What’s up?

I’m not sure if we could resurrect the time travel story, but who knows? *shrugs* Maybe now that you’re back we could get it going again?

I haven’t read the fifth book, but when I do, brace yourself. I shall be coming with fire!!! 🙂

Yay!!! I’ll put a link to it at the end of my post! you do mean reading what we’ve written, r…[Read more]

Haha! Yes! I mean, I think I do, hopefully I’m right and its the movie line I’m thinking of or else that would be really embarrassing. *laughs nervously*

Holly fell asleep as soon as her head hit her makeshift pillow, in spite of her attempt to keep awake. Her sword was still buckled…[Read more]