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minta replied to the thread How do you keep writing when the motivation fades?.I break it into tiny goals. write anywhere from 200-500 words at a time. Momentum beats motivation and consistency keeps the story moving. -
minta replied to the thread How do we know when its finished?.When it seems the end is justified, the characters have nothing left to say or when the extra modification begins to sound like noise...
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minta replied to the thread Opinions on the thingy I'm describing.Dark mythic poetic narrating sounds like something fascinating to me. If it will stay true to your voice and give you joy in the writing...
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minta replied to the thread how do I turn an antagonist into a protagonist.What you want to do in this way is give them a relatable goal, reveal their motivations, their flaws, their pressure points, and then...
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minta replied to the thread Naming Fantasy Races/Creatures.That is really cool , mountain born, winter bound and a little mischievous. How about trying some names suggestive of cold, stone, or...
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minta replied to the thread I'm going on an adventure! From my bedroom....You sure have contagious energy with all of that worldbuilding, really having the outline really puts you in a good place. Don't worry...
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minta replied to the thread What inspired you to write?.For me, it was Narnia and the hobbit. Those early adventures made storytelling feel magical.
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minta replied to the thread marginalized characters that were added just to help get a book published.I have noticed that too sometimes. It can feel forced if it doesn’t serve the story. Representation is great but it works best when it...
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minta replied to the thread Is being very descriptive a necessity in this sort of writing?.I think not necessarily. Description should serve the story, not overwhelm it. Balanced, purposeful description is usually more powerful...
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minta replied to the thread How to NOT get discouraged from writing when faced with the genius of others?.It is easy to compare but every writer starts somewhere. I remind myself that voice matters more than perfection cuz no one can tell my...
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minta replied to the thread I want to know your opinion on orcs in my fantasy novel and how they came to be.That is a good advice. Purposeful lore always feels more natural and keeps readers engaged. And I agreed that, your concept doesn't come...
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minta replied to the thread How Can I Keep My Writing Ideas in One Place Without Losing My Flow?.You are welcome
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minta replied to the thread Is redeeming a really nasty villain this way good?.When a long, slow, and painful course has been worked-out for redemption, it can be pulled off. It makes a great case for writing and...
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minta replied to the thread Short Story Question.Both could work, but I’d lean toward her discovering The Weaver isn’t real. It ties perfectly to the theme real strength coming from...
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minta replied to the thread How Can I Keep My Writing Ideas in One Place Without Losing My Flow?.Basically, I have one master doc or online notepad which I will note everything down with ostensible structure at first. Then I will...