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  1. J

    Does Knowing The Theme of My Novel Matter?

    TLDR: How important is it to have the theme of your plot (and subplots) nailed down prior to writing? As I have started down this path to write my first novel I’ve heard a lot of good advice when it comes to the importance of an overarching theme. Most will say having a theme is important...
  2. BJ Swabb

    Chapter One: Haul Wind

    The last few days aboard the Mary Jane have been drawn out, and the passengers, mostly the minotaur and the satyrs, are starting to get restless from being stuck on a ship for so long. Although Ming the black footed ferret has been enjoying it quite well as he loves to pick on the two races...
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    • adventure gryphons pirates planning sailing
    • Category: Book Chapters
  3. Toby Johnson

    What are some good side quests?

    In one of my latest books I want a list of side quests so that, if the story just gets a bit bland and boring: such as walking though a forest, I can add in something to break it up. The story is set in Medieval fantasy and my characters in the group are and elf, a dwarf, a wizard, and a human...
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    • dwarf elf fantasy human medieval planning quests side wizard worldbuilding
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    • Forum: World Building
  4. D

    Trouble creating an opponent

    I am struggling to come up with an opponent for one of my characters. I know that a good opponent shows the weaknesses in the protagonist, that they and the protagonist should be fighting over the same goal, etc. I've read endless advice about creating opponents. But I just can't seem to get...
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    • character design enemies love story opponent planning protagonist relationships
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    • Forum: Writing Discussions
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