Thanks everyone for the continued input, it's given me lots to think about. As for whether they 'get it' or not, it's not really important...
I see your point, but still, would he consciously make that decision (and thus provoke some explicit narrative), or would it be so much part of...
Thanks, that's what I was erring on the side of. None of my beta readers picked up on it actually. I've only noticed it myself after leaving the...
I think the concept of a single protagonist versus many protagonists is something that the story itself will work out. Write it, let it carve its...
I've written, re-written, edited and begun to polish a novel. It's written in first-person from the perspective of a thief and con-artist. During...
[img] This is Grimbald, a Captain of the guard.
[IMG] Dragon
I do. In honesty, it's because it's easier than getting it realistic ;) I'll have a go later on...
This is Vetr. He's a pretty pivotal character in my book. A cowardly, self-serving, avaricious guard... [img] <click to embiggen>
Thanks everyone. Oooh! A big spike! Now there's a thought...
And another one... I had a scene that required a ridiculously impractical helmet. Here it is: [img]
More stuff from my notebooks: This is Ordelarde, a piteous, whining, pathetic alderman... [img] More Titaris ideas... [img] [img] Skulls... [img]
There was a scene in my book that required a stupid looking helmet... Tadaa!
I tend to make a lot of doodles in my notebooks and on Post-It notes. It helps me visualise some of the characters and creations I'm writing...