Recent content by Jtn46

I like to keep a notebook. Just a standard, college ruled composition notebook or something. I keep character profiles, maps, explanations, really anything you want jotted down about your story for future reference. You can use sticky notes as dividers for sections of your notebook. If you want...

I am always surprised with just how awesome this site's users are and how helpful their info is. You have all helped tremendously, giving me new invaluable info and tips, as well as reminding me of some things I forgot in the excitement and chaos of diving into what I would like to be a novel...

When I started brainstorming and planning, coming up with ideas for characters and the story itself, I was worried I wouldn't have any good ideas or strong characters. I was afraid I was going to start writing, and realize I have nothing good to write about. Now that I'm starting, I now face the...

Thanks, everyone. These are some very helpful replies. I appreciate it a lot! :)

After months of brainstorming, numerous idea changes, and eventual plot outlining and the construction of all the characters, I became happy with what I had and was ready to write the book. Basically, the story is from multiple character's POV. Each character has their own elemental ability...

Wow, thanks a ton. You guys all helped more than I can tell you.

Say a man absolutely has to find an artifact. How dire would the consequences be if he doesn't? If he fails, would it be the end of him? His city? His nation? The world? If the world you've made for the story is large, does that mean the ends and the means should also be of greater significance...

The Tragic Sunny Comb, huh? Lol. Some of these are good though! I might try to write short stories with them.

I listen to post-hardcore, some metal, metalcore, pop punk. A lot of stuff. When I'm writing I'll listen to a lot of instrumental OSTs on Pandora.

Hello! Currently brainstorming for numerous future works. My main interests are epic fantasy of course, and urban fantasy. I appreciate any tips, suggestions or warnings anyone might have regarding writing and thread posting.