Recent content by Ekorus

I've been looking high and low for medieval information references that I can compile into a single document for quick reference while I'm writing. I've only really managed to get Common Weights & Measures, but I'd like much more than that. Really any information pertaining to the Medieval Era...

Greetings! I need help with coming up with a list of Trades, Vocations & Occupations that were present in medieval times. Below is what I've been able to find so far. If you know of any others or find one that shouldn't be there, please let me know. Thank you in advance! TRADES, VOCATIONS...

Sweet! Congratulations! You'll have to send me a link to your book when it's published so I can read it. Yeah, tell me about it. I'm have a hard time with motivation on top of not being very creative, so it's definitely a struggle.

I have a rather large project in mind. A 4-book series based in a setting of my own design. I've been working on the setting for a year and a half, very casually. Optimally I'd like to finish all 4 books before I even think of trying to publish. If that's the case, it'll be YEARS from now.

I didn't define tension as restricted to anything in particular. Just the dictionary definition. You just explained in your last post the very things I've been saying unless I read it completely wrong.

Thanks to both of you with your information. Very helpful stuff, Brian!

Thank you all for all your support and suggestions. I have looked a bit into hypothesized dragon flight and that's the one thing experts seem to agree would not likely be possible. However, has anyone heard the assumption that bumblebee's are physically unable to fly to to their mass? Perhaps...

Well, we certainly define tension differently. I personally define tension as its definition, "mental or emotional strain". This can be achieved through a plethora of creative ideas. By definition, tension is exactly what's happening within the narrative. It can be as simple as a character...

I personally don't feel every chapter NEEDS tension. Sometimes it's a good thing to have a chapter where things progress naturally. It adds realism and if you think about it, life isn't always filled with crisis. These non-tension chapters are an excellent opportunity to add depth to your...

Thanks, CupofJoe! That's exactly where it was from. Here's the original source for my information. Sources of Information: Horseback Travel Times Travel Times By Foot I came up with the Sailing section myself based on statistics from a medieval sailing ship (cant remember what type), which I...

It was from a forum. Don't remember the author or forum since it was awhile ago and I only wrote down the info. Sorry I can't source it for you. I'll try to find some corroborating evidence. Give me a day or two to either confirm or refute this info.

Greetings Everyone! I found some information on another forum some time ago about Travel Times on foot and on horseback. I can't remember where specifically I found it, otherwise I'd post the link for you. I have NOT confirmed any of this information as I am no expert. Nevertheless, I felt it...

Thank you for this referrence! It also leads to some other very useful Indexes.