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Jan 1, 2018 · So, you create a little plot, create a bit of world, do more plotting, back to world building. Along the way, characters wander onto the stage, setting shows up, ... by the time theme shows up they're moving furniture, changing the lighting, …

In order to be a writer, there is one thing that you must do: write. Really, that’s all there is to it. Sit down and write. You’ll be a writer. What’s a little more difficult is to write something that others enjoy reading. I found that out the hard way. Just because I’d written something, … Read more

Aug 21, 2013 · That plot sounds like you have a potentially great story in your head, Amanita. I would say go for it. It's almost impossible to write a story that is 100% original and never seen before, so it's not really bad if your story ends up being compared to Harry Potter, The Worst Witch or others out there that describe a magical society that exists secretly in the world.

Sep 30, 2017 · Alchemist can't do certain things that Mages can, but mages can do everything that alchemist can. But this is changing. Alchemy in one nation has given rise to an almost industrial level of technology because Alchemic Tech enables "failed" mages (people with almost no magic ability) to use things like "Air Guns", which use transmutation circles ...

There are plenty of times as a reader you stop and think about the language itself, as well you should. For a fantasy example, think of Peake’s “Gormenghast” books. Here, too, how Peake says what he says is part of what makes the books brilliant. There are plenty of times that I stopped to think about the language, and I was pleased to do it.

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Dec 8, 2012 · Do not cry, Mariam. You are strong. Do not cry.… The hooded men held his hands out, motioning her to lie down upon the stone altar. She straightened herself with pride and moved towards the bloodied stone with as much confidence as she could muster. She laid herself upon the cold rock and kept her arms at her side as the hooded man loomed ...

You can say he swung once and allow inner thoughts to do more work for you, giving the illusion he’s still fighting, while thinking. Same thing for a love scene. As soon as your character’s lips meet, internal thoughts or descriptions can give the illusion that the kiss isn’t a mere peck, but an ongoing swapping of saliva.

Sep 7, 2014 · The shift in popularity of gray characters has made it so no one wants to write good vs. evil as much. I don't see that as a good thing. I think writers who want to write good vs. evil stories should do them and see what they can bring to the trope that makes it fresh in some way (notice I didn't say original, just fresh).