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    World Map

    I find a map helps with world building. I need to look at compass referenced all the time and I tend to get lost if I don't have a visual aid. On saying that, all my maps, I've drawn out myself (very roughly I might add) and are on scraps of paper that I riffle through when I need to work out...
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    Censor in POV writing

    As a reader, I am fairly happy with whatever POV the writer is using in the book as long as it's done well. However, after discussions with fellow scribes, I would like to do a quick censor on what other writers think. I'm going to make a stab in the dark here and say I think it depends on which...
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    Can two moons rotate around a world in opposite directions of each other

    Thanks Aldarion. Perhaps I can make the next series about the instability of the moons. At least it'll make an exciting storyline. ;)
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    Can two moons rotate around a world in opposite directions of each other

    Thanks for all the advice - not sure if I understand all the science stuff, but putting everything very basically, it is possible for two moons to rotate in opposite directions around a world as long as they are much smaller than the planet they are orbiting. The tidal drag of both moons cancel...
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    Thanks for having me!

    Hi PG Apollo, if it's inspiration, wisdom, information and confidence you are looking for, you have come to the right place. You will be amazed at how much you can learn. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I hope your journey is fulfilling and exciting.
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    A Little Writing Advice Appreciated

    Maker, I wish I could come up with an instant answer, but in truth I don't think there is one. I think the exercise NG suggested will give you a fresh perspective. I was going to suggest you write a short (completely different) story with the world and characters you know so well. Put them in...
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    Welcome to Ord City - cover

    Thanks dark one, it's one of those things you don't know until you've been there. I'm guessing it's a big learning curve doing it yourself. I hope all goes well for you.
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    Welcome to Ord City - cover

    Yep I like it too. It is eye-catching and a bit out of the ordinary. Do you get a book cover illustrated before you find a publisher? If not, do you find the illustrator, or does the publisher recommend anyone?
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    Fantasy Must Read List

    Many of my favourite authors on the list, any of David Gemmell's books are good reading. Has anyone read Garth Nix, his necromancer trilogy is very good. I love the fact that in the original list, I have read most of the 19th and 20th century titles, most of them in the days when libraries...
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    What are the Consequences of using Magic in your World?

    Magic is part of the natural world in Twin Kingdoms, however, it is very addictive and insidious. To channel the magic, the wielder has to open themselves up, and use their body as a conduit. If too much is drawn in at any one time, the spontaneously combust. If the wielder becomes addicted...
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    Can two moons rotate around a world in opposite directions of each other

    Orbit the planet in opposite directions - my world is magical but it is a very limited magic otherwise, I think you can be in danger of making everything magical and to me that is just a little bit too easy! Also I don't really want to go against the nature of things if they are impossible - I...
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    Can two moons rotate around a world in opposite directions of each other

    Thanks for your comments, info and links. When I was inventing my world I wanted 2 moons as a way of distinguishing two different lifestyles good v evil, magic v non-magic you know the usual stuff..... but it wasn't until I was developing a particular subplot that I thought perhaps I had made...
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    Can two moons rotate around a world in opposite directions of each other

    Hi, this may be a completely stupid question, but in my world there are two moons, one silver, one red. I would like them to rotate in opposite directions if possible, but I am not sure if this is physically possible. I know it shouldn't matter seeing as it's my world but I do like to be...
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    Most common writer name

    I don't have any books that have the same surname. I do, however, have a couple with the same first name... David as in Eddings, Gemmell...... I know it isn't what you asked but I thought it was a little bit interesting :confused:
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    Magical rankings in a school?

    All of the suggestions are good. Have you looked at the ranking system on this site.... it might give you some more ideas
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