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Veive · 2005-07-02T09:30:43-07:00

As I've been without computer access (and therefore without my writing) for the past four days, I've had a lot of time to think about writing in general, and, more specifically, the writing of fantasy novels by amateurs (of which I am one). Honestly, I've become quite jaded. If you were to, at this moment, PM me with your fantasy novel's first chapter, I would cringe even before opening the message. Why? Because fantasy is becoming boring. Boring, you say? How can this be?! I...

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Post: 8707517_2 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 17:34:39 +0000
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This is a very well written and very intelligent guide, certainly pointed out a few things for me, a potential fantasy writer 3nodding

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Post: 8707517_3 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 17:41:30 +0000
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eek itz really good....very helpful.

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Post: 8707517_4 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 17:48:25 +0000
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Im so glad sumone pointed out the steroe types for characters!! i love writing bout complexes characters have, and not retelling the small girl story! *dances* also, it does my head in wen two characters find themselves IN LOVE after two days or summit. In the my brain child story at the mo, i have a kinda love triangle, one dark hero (lol, wrong word), one stubborn woman and a cocky young guy. it is LUST not love that leads the girl to concieve a child with the young guy! such a good way of going about it coz it adds a lot of tension!

oh, love the guide btw sweatdrop

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Post: 8707517_5 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:10:55 +0000
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You'd better like it. It took me five hours to write. *shakes fist*

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Post: 8707517_6 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:21:47 +0000
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I write fantasy, but I don't think it's cliche or boring or anything...I'm actually having a lot of fun writing my stories. ^^

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Post: 8707517_7 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:24:45 +0000
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You're my hero.

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Post: 8707517_8 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:27:09 +0000
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Yes i like it vieve! lol, i agree with A LOT of stuff, but like JFG i dont find writing my stories boring, and the feedback i get aint half good...so i gotta be doin sumin rite....rite??

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Post: 8707517_9 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 18:59:42 +0000
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This is possibly one of -the- most brilliant things I"ve seen in this forum. It's long, and detailed, and hits -so- many good points. I give you triple thumbs up, and those five hours you took were well used. Good job, you've given me some good food for thought. 3nodding

Excellent.

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Post: 8707517_11 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 19:34:11 +0000
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Oh, don't get me wrong- the Generic Fantasy Story can be fun, but it's not, well, fine literature. It's brain candy. Sure, there's stuff out there that I'd consider the Generic Fantasy Story- I wouldn't touch half of the fantasy section in Borders with a 10-foot pole (excuse the cliche again).

It's less likely to get published if it's Generic, but some of them still are. Having something that stands out as being different will both increase the chances of publication and draw more readers in.

I'm flattered.

Now to go and convince a friend that this rant wasn't aimed at him. >_>

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Post: 8707517_12 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 19:51:30 +0000
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whee Oh I like it. I had to agree (outloud - to the annoyance of my friend) at the end of every paragraph. If only it was manditory that fantasy writers, or those who are possibilties for this genre, have to read this before they begin to shove their work in our faces, demanding that we "r&r!". Oh well, that was fun and a real reminder of what makes a story truely engaging.

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Post: 8707517_13 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:03:10 +0000
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Wow! This is good stuff.

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Post: 8707517_14 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:06:07 +0000
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This greatly comforts me because it's telling me that my current project isn't a generic fantasy heart

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Post: 8707517_15 created on Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:26:09 +0000
Posted: Sat, 02 Jul 2005 21:26:09 +0000

Excellent guide- a worthwhile read. Definately had myself going over my writing techniques and wondering about some certain points.

(A very laundry-distraction worthy guide. *****/*****!)

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