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Malik reacted to A. E. Lowan's post in the thread How do you feel about the 'classic' villain monologue about their plans? with
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How about the villain monologue, but it's not the villain giving it? This is, as usual, a bit long but it's the first piece of ours... -
Malik reacted to A. E. Lowan's post in the thread How do you feel about the 'classic' villain monologue about their plans? with Like.
And this one. Just perfection. Viggo's monologue is required viewing and note taking for any writer, in my not-at-all humble opinion.
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Malik reacted to Prince of Spires's post in the thread How do you feel about the 'classic' villain monologue about their plans? with Like.
I personally think the villain monologue has its place. It just needs to be done well (as with everything), and that's a hard thing to...
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Malik replied to the thread How do you feel about the 'classic' villain monologue about their plans?.I know it's a movie and not a book, but The Incredibles handled this absolutely beautifully. Sitting in the car listening to police...
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Malik reacted to A. E. Lowan's post in the thread How do you feel about the 'classic' villain monologue about their plans? with Like.
Found this. Kind of huge. The Very Complete, Very Extended, Printer Friendly, Evil Overlord List (plus other evil stuff)
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Malik replied to the thread Why Do Some Fantasy Worlds Breathe?.In epic fantasy, the world is a character with its own arc. The characters' actions change the world; that's what makes epic fantasy...
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"Why Do Some Fantasy Worlds Breathe?" Because if they don't, they pass out and don't get any ice cream, anyway.
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This is a scam. They're getting very good. Go back to your e-mail. Check the address over with a fine-tooth comb. They can be off by...
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That is very cool. Definitely something to keep in a pocket for later.
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Malik replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.Goddamn, that's hilarious. Well done. Outstanding observation. There's no way they could have known what was important until they got...
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Malik replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.Also, this, from STONELANDS, which you can find in the book. It's a military SF/fantasy crossover, and having been an intelligence...
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Malik replied to the thread To map, or not to map?.I keep a framed 36x48 wall map above my desk for quick reference. I also sell copies at signings. Readers seem to think it's nifty.
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Malik reacted to A. E. Lowan's post in the thread Elven race / elves - what do you like about them? with Love.
Just a wee aside squee. Can you imagine the lot of us just taking over a whole row in Artists' Alley? My better halves might even get my...
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Malik replied to the thread Do you have jokes/silly moments that don't make it into the final cut?.Apologies. While we're on funny passages, my sister just sent me a message about this part of STONELANDS, in which a hardened gangsta...
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Malik replied to the thread Elven race / elves - what do you like about them?.Dude's name is Jordan Eugene Hanssen, BTW. No bullshit, he exists. Google him. Also, he's a damned fine writer and storyteller...