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It was publicized as more compelling than it was. If his parents weren't publishers/agents/whatever, he wouldn't be famous. On a side-note, does anyone remember that thirty-page duel Roran had with some Empire dude in Inheritance? I remember being frustrated that a single fight took that...

I've been browsing through the whole site - they have a lot of good info there!

I'm currently working to combine Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome. :)

I was a fan from the beginning - maybe something about Ned Stark's faith in him led to be an instant supporter. I'm glad that he has now gained the support of the masses, mostly. :) Not sure what that means, but sure! :D

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Like many others on here, the Inheritance Cycle was great when I was a young-mid teen - by the time Inheritance came out, I was in college and finished it out of a sense of duty. I remember how many I adored Eragon - I was too young to critically compare it to Star Wars or devise the archetype...

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Hello everyone, My name is Stannis Baratheon. You might know me as the rightful ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Can't wait to get writing with you - I have many interesting projects, and I'm excited to learn about yours. #StannisOut

I recommend watching the YouTube series, A Simple Walk into Mordor. Three friends travel from the filming location of the Shire to the filming location of Mount Doom in six days. Hilariously funny, sometimes grim, it's a great watch. Around forty minutes long in all, I think!

I agree that the Wall became a plotline overshadowed by the political intrigue of the rest of Westeros - but it's also supposed to be that way. As Commander Mormont said, what does it matter who sits on the throne? Everyone is focused on the scandals of King's Landing, on the war-torn North and...

I've always found that combining two different histories/cultures confuses the history gnomes (of which I am one). That way, you can draw on history, and also make it unique. From there, you find that history plots blend and soon you will be spinning off your own. :)

This is a problem I've had - for years, I've only allowed myself to commit to one story, for fear that exploring other works would lure me away. I realize now that this was horrible for me, because this story is drained of all vitality and I've wasted valuable years with waiting for inspiration...

I agree that endings are a big part of declaring a first draft. With my novel, I sat down and wrote my first draft in a burst in three days. The next drafts were a bit muddier. I rewrote the book halfway through. Stopped. Started over. Is that half-finished draft a second draft, or a lousy...

I think it's an excellent idea - it adds a sense of reality to your villain. However, for the sake of accuracy, conduct *extensive* research on the illness. I'm talking books, articles, YouTube videos. It'll humanize your villain, make him less villainy (in a good way).