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skip.knox replied to the thread How to do research for historical fantasy in a structured way?.Everyone finds their own methodology, so this is suggestion only. You've chosen a place and a time, but you'll get more specific. Here... -
skip.knox reacted to Prince of Spires's post in the thread How to do research for historical fantasy in a structured way? with
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I write epic fantasy, not historical, but I think the same approach to research applies. It all starts with the story. I need to know... -
skip.knox replied to the thread Petrified of sharing my writing.I echo pmmg. I was "writing" for close to 30 years. Now I look back and realize I wasn't painting, I was sketching. Nothing ever...
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I still dont get the question... How much, is the wizard more important than the blacksmith or hero in the story, and why is evil at...
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Bought Zorba the Greek as an ebook, new translation. Rereding it- thsi is probably the third or fourth time I'm reading it. Realizing...
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Purchased Scrivener some years ago now. Never looked back.
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I joined a long time ago and hit a wall. Was constantly unorganized and had so many different notes and books. Recently heard about...
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skip.knox replied to the thread What if your story idea has already been done?.If you think your idea is not original enough, then you're probably right. That's *you* being dissatisfied with what you have dreamed...
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skip.knox replied to the thread "Swords aren't Lightsabers".I was fortunate enough to visit Oslo briefly some years ago and happened on a museum there (the historical museum, not the ship museum)...
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skip.knox replied to the thread What's the best writing advice you ever received?.FWIW, I read the quote as ironic humor. I cannot otherwise explain why I smiled when I read it.
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skip.knox reacted to Naruzeldamaster's post in the thread What's the best writing advice you ever received? with Like.
Not necessarily writing 'advice' but it's my favorite quote from the writer/creator of most of the music in DBZ. I still live by these...
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skip.knox reacted to A. E. Lowan's post in the thread What's the best writing advice you ever received? with Like.
"You know writing is a pipe dream." That was in 2011. Usually, we don't remember most of what someone says, but we do remember how they...
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skip.knox replied to the thread Most recent books you bought..Just finished The Gathering Storm and am now reading Their Finest Hour. Yet another advantage to ebooks is that I don't have to buy more...
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skip.knox replied to the thread "Swords aren't Lightsabers".Much depends on the author here, though the reader bears some of the load. On the author's side, expectations must be set. This can...
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skip.knox replied to the thread What if your story idea has already been done?.Yes, this is why I asked about what the OP's idea was. I'm interested to hear on what authors (especially new ones) base their judgment...
