@katej1984 60,000 words in three months is amazing progress! I really like that you're using fantasy as a setting rather than the entire focus. Stories centered on grief and healing can be incredibly powerful. What's been your favorite scene or character to write so far?
@katej1984 I really like that premise. It sounds less like a traditional fantasy and more like an emotional journey set in a fantasy world, which is a refreshing approach. The themes of grief and healing already have me intrigued. How far along are you with it?
@Min4x_x That's definitely a challenging and sensitive premise. Stories set during the Holocaust carry a lot of historical weight, so I'd be curious how you're approaching it and what themes you're hoping to explore.
@dee_deevyne Sorry you're going through such a difficult time. The fact that an older piece still reminds you of the writer you want to be tells me that writer is still there. Sometimes we need space before the words come back. What was it about that piece that felt so much like you?
@chocosaurus__ That's the worst part, finally having time to write and then being too exhausted to do it. You've been carrying this idea around since last year, though, so it clearly means something to you. What's the fic about?
@zhangkeita People care about stories more than you might think. You never know who'll connect with yours unless you write it. What's the story about? You've got me curious now.
@sixmyths 23k already is a great start! You've still got time to get there. What's the fic about? And are you planning to use beta readers during your editing month?
@theageafter No one warns you that writing a novel is basically reading the same chapter fifty times and still finding something new to tweak. π The Age After Humanity is a fantastic title, by the way. What's the premise?
@ItsJohnDulak I'd hate to see you give up on sci-fi if that's the genre you love most. Passion usually shows on the page. Out of curiosity, what are your fantasy and sci-fi projects about?
@SeanArmstr85 Congratulations on starting your first YA fantasy novel and a whole trilogy at that. The title The War of Eden already sounds intriguing. What's the premise, and are you planning the entire trilogy before querying or focusing on book one first?
@Xul_av Horror fantasy is such a fun combination. You get the wonder of fantasy and the dread of horror all in one story. What kind of horror are you leaning into, monsters, supernatural, psychological, or something else?
@gazsworncap Honestly, a lot of writers love talking about WIPs, so you probably wouldn't be annoying anyone. π What do you write? I'd be happy to hear about it, and I'm always interested in beta reading.
@Ardzich Dark/high fantasy is right up my alley. I'd love to hear more about the book and the kind of feedback you're looking for. Feel free to reach out if you're still searching for beta readers!
@CousinShoey Aww, that's actually kind of sweet. π Moms really do skip straight to the questions you're still figuring out yourself. What kind of book are you writing?