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AlexS replied to the thread Received my first response from a publisher!.Update: It's been 31 rejections and I have officially given up -
So if the main villain is named Sir Fart, the second wind you won't be thrown? After all, it's the silent ones that are the most deadly...
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I can only speak for myself, but I'm not interested in your ideas in the sense that I need them for my own stories or am actively...
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AlexS replied to the thread English names in a fantasy novel.Not everyone can be a Tyrion or a Daenerys. Some are called Jon and it's fine.
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AlexS reacted to DanGreen's post in the thread Self publishing the first book in my new fantasy series. with
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Hi, I have published my fantasy book on Amazon and Ko-Fi and I made the first four chapters free for everyone as a teaser. I have never... -
Hello! I'm a keen reader and watcher of fantasy, and indy author of two books, one a satirical ancient-world fantasy.
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The stigma around self publishing has long disappeared. This used to be the case, but it's not so anymore. Self publishing is a viable...
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AlexS replied to the thread Funniest (But serious) Dialogue you've written?."You're a vulgar wench, aren't you? How can you get this drunk on three coppers?" "It's an acquired skill."
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AlexS replied to the thread Kings and Witches - it's complete!.Great! Let me know when you're ready to begin, I'll drop you a Google Drive link (I can send PDF or Doc if that's your preference)
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AlexS reacted to Prince of Spires's post in the thread Kings and Witches - it's complete! with Like.
congrats on getting it finished! That's an amazing achievement! Small note, if you're looking for beta readers, this topic should...
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I am happy to give it a beta read. But this will take some weeks, as I have a few things on at present. Hope that is OK.
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My fantasy novel, Kings and Witches, is complete at 97,000 words! Intended as part 1 of the Mistress of the Wastes trilogy, it's a...
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I came across this website looking for other aspiring authors who could provide support or accountability. I am terrified of sharing any...
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AlexS reacted to minta's post in the thread What's the best writing advice you ever received? with Like.
Finish the draft, not make it perfect, just finish it. This is the best writing advice I have ever received.
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AlexS replied to the thread Is this a 'real' thing? (In reality, not just romanticized fiction).It doesn't happen in the real world. Most sword-wielding cultures viewed scars as badges of honor. But hey, this is fantasy, and...