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,...
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...
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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...
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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...
I recommend watching the YouTube series, A Simple Walk into Mordor. Three friends travel from the filming location of the Shire to the filming...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...