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FForbiddenParadise64 replied to the thread Retrograde Earth lore building and discussion.Yeah, South Brazilians would be in for a very rude awakening for sure. Meanwhile, I’m still working out the specifics of places like...
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Naruzeldamaster posted the thread What's a 'this idea is so dumb, writing it anyway' story that you have written? in Research.For the record, I mean 'dumb' in the way that 'why would anyone write this and why do *I* want to write it, but it sounds fun' rather... -
TThinkerX replied to the thread Ships and More Ships.In my 'Exiles: Pilgrimage,' I included Mala (Polynesian) 'Voyagers,' essentially giant catamarans/trimarans. The hulls are dugout canoes...
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pmmg replied to the thread Ships and More Ships.Added a Barque, but to be honest, it did not add much to the data I was after. Mostly, I want an idea of what kind of ship goes with... -
pmmg replied to the thread How to do research for historical fantasy in a structured way?.There is a statement her in the states, and perhaps elsewhere...Fake it till you make it. You dont have to be an expert to get...
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AAnnaGoeldi replied to the thread How to do research for historical fantasy in a structured way?.Thank you for your advice! I already have some very specific interests and ideas about the story, but I made the potential mistake of...
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KATutin replied to the thread How do y'all make up "fantasy names?".I'll tend to use name generators and then play around with inserting or removing letters, moving them around. Have them read aloud to... -
xena replied to the thread Got told AI did a better job than me..I think, AI didn’t “do better,” it just remixed your ideas. -
xena replied to the thread How do y'all make up "fantasy names?".Well, I mix real languages for sounds, tweak spellings or steal naming rules from cultures instead of names.
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xena replied to the thread My writing style, right for me, or too 'distracted' ?.If four keeps you writing and prevents burnout, it’s working.
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xena replied to the thread A story idea I've 'scrapped' twice now is taunting me again....I think this is not a bad idea. Four years of it “haunting” you usually means it matters.
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xena replied to the thread What if your story idea has already been done?.Pretty normal for me cuz almost every idea has been done.
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minta replied to the thread What if your story idea has already been done?.If you still care about the idea, keep writing it. -
minta replied to the thread Petrified of sharing my writing.I am not sure but that makes sense. Sharing writing is scary, especially with people you know. Anonymous forums seem much safer and...
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pmmg replied to the thread Petrified of sharing my writing.I find it hard to read my feedback. I also find it hard to read my reviews. I find I am very guarded about my energy, and reading that...