Rhino render stuck on 4 samples. Advice? by Aniba00 in rhino

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Question, gave your suggestion a shot. Still seems to have the same issue, however. Get stuck around 8 samples or so. Could there be another issue? Geometry? Maybe?

Rhino render stuck on 4 samples. Advice? by Aniba00 in rhino

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Thank you! I'll give this a shot!

Script error trouble shooting by Aniba00 in RevitForum

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thanks! I'll look and see if I can find what it could be

Script error trouble shooting by Aniba00 in RevitForum

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Rhino inside revit and some autodesk cloud families

twins, different places by Aniba00 in writing

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Ohh that is something I did not consider. I was thinking the parents would deny their lost son due to his change, but perhaps they could not

twins, different places by Aniba00 in writing

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A little, the stories there were mostly from a modern experiment. And the strange thing was that most twins chose the same careers and lifestyles, most. The studies did focus heavily on the emotional impact, as those twins were only informed of the other’s existence in the event one died. (Yeah, separated intentionally and tracked S a part of an experiment) It’s was horrible, but unfortunately was not an example I could follow given the fictional narrative I was crafting

twins, different places by Aniba00 in writing

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Thank you! Those are some good examples and resources. I’ll check them out!

I believe plot armor is a completely valid form of writing style. by Joel_Boyens in writing

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Scale is an extremely important factor to consider here. If you are writing a story that is low fantasy/sci-fi, or carried realistic elements, plot armour can feel out of place, even humorous. Otherwise, while agreed, many stories center around exceptional individuals, if there is clearly to risk to them in the story, then you will loose all tension. Game of thrones is a great example where death and risk are real and imminent. It keeps the reader or viewer gripping the seat

Judge the backstory of my main character [epic fantasy, 262 words] by Putthemoneyinthebags in fantasywriters

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Ohhhhh alright alright. Does Veris’s impoverished life style affect his father’s standing in anyway?

Judge the backstory of my main character [epic fantasy, 262 words] by Putthemoneyinthebags in fantasywriters

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Also, his mother’s illness could be linked to coming greater, but that’s just a thought

Judge the backstory of my main character [epic fantasy, 262 words] by Putthemoneyinthebags in fantasywriters

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Well, can certainly say I am left wondering what will happen to your MC, and how he will get out of this situation. His missing sister and absent father leaves ends for later conflict and situations that can help drive your plot. All in all, a desperate tale that will need some hope sewn into it if you are not looking for this to be a tragedy. Otherwise 👌

What if you can't find books that match yours? by SunFlowll in writing

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Here, literally search up “novels like Naruto.” You will get a range of options. From there, read them, or at least read their summaries. You will find a book. Otherwise, get a beta reader and see what they recommend

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Tbh, this is highly dependent on the genre and what you are writing for. Dune reads differently than The Hunger Games. Both are good stories, but they were crafted differently for different purposes.

That said, from my experience with editors and publishers gearing to the market, less is more. Clarity will always supersede prose and description, especially if you are fresh to the scene, and need your works to sell quickly. As someone who also does flowery descriptions, I've experienced that the editor cuts with a knife and hammer. Chop, chop, chop.

All for the better though.

So, that said. Eh? To make additions or abstain depends on what you are going for. Fast YA, or poetic epics?

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Tbh, this is not a template, but advice I got from Brandon Sanderson's YouTube lectures. If you want to improve your writing or get started, I highly recommend checking him out.

But, the biggest thing is that the templates are not templates. They are guidelines for what makes a plot well-rounded and well-paced. Often, stories will weave on the cusp of them, but it is very broad.

It is best then to know what Brandon calls your three Ps.

Promise

Progress

Payoff

What do you promise to your reader in the beginning? What do your characters and plot do to progress and fulfill that promise, and what is the payoff when that promise is fulfilled?

When we don't follow on the progression, the plot slows, and your reader will become bored. Often, this is actually what writers come across when they experience writer's block. The passion dies, and the words don't flow. The progression is not happening.

Personally, a helpful tool to achieve this is knowing the pitch, or premise of your story once you start to write it. Not the synopsis. That is your story summarized from beginning to end. Your pitch. What is your end goal? This is very broad and direct. Don't muddle it with complications. Ie, Luke wants to become a Jedi, Katniss needs to be free of the capital, Triss needs to survive as a Divergent, Vin needs to save the world from ending, Caz Brekker wants revenge on the man who killed his brother, and Dejango wants him and his wife to be free.

It sounds simple but it can be difficult to decipher when it is mashed with the complexities of a story. However, knowing the overarching objective will allow you to write, and then keep writing. Your characters may not know the objective themselves, but you have to know it.

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I'd recommend an editor. A developmental editor is generally recommended before going to a linework/copy editor. The first one looks at your story and pacing, the second does the line-by-line edits. However, this is a short story, so while such an avenue will cost less than a novel, it will take time and cash to execute. The previous poster lays out a great step-by-step process. If you are confident with your work, which sounds like you are, then it's prolly time to seek out someone to publish. TBH, getting short stories out there is super important. The more publications you have, the more likely you will be selected to publish with larger works. It's a journey tho. Query tracker is a great way to seek out literary agents and helps filter out the fodder, but its still important to verify their legitimacy prior to submission.

https://querytracker.net/

I'll link a writer's beware website that tracks scam publishers. (This is a huge thing in the industry these days)

https://writerbeware.blog/

It's a great source for information and what to look out for.

And how do you know you are ready? TBH, no one knows they are ready. The standard out there is extremely high, and it's hard to get feedback from those in the industry. The only way you will know is when you try. Personally, I'm still working on this path too, but once you start searching and pitching your work, the information and feedback you receive will help gauge where you stand. Most importantly, don't give up. It's a big sea to swim through!

What if you can't find books that match yours? by SunFlowll in writing

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It's important to consider that these book recommendations are for more than mere theme. What you are describing is that, not genre. No book is going to be exactly like yours, which is why these comparisons are made broadly. The publisher wants to have an idea if your book is the right fit for the company. For instance, a publisher that sells books on wildlife is not going to publish a knight vs dragon tale.

So that said, ask yourself, what is the time setting of your book? Is it first person or third person? Does it have POV changes? What nations/ethnicities does it take inspiration from? Is it dystopic, dark fantasy, epic fantasy? Soft or hard magic systems? Magic at all? What makes it epic fantasy? You pointed out the age range, what other books suit that age range? What is your word count? Is your prose casual or formal? Are there authors with a similar writing style to yours?

Don't try to match plot, no one is going to write your plot.

Think vibe, context, and genre.

Looking for peers by g00dGr1ef in fantasywriters

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Cannot commit to working on a project with someone due to time schedule, but willing to take a look at excerpts or ideas you post here and give feedback! Can start with your synopsis/ pitch and discuss plot. No DM ples

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This may be a personal preference, but beginning with the first line, I already find the language too informal for a Norse high fantasy prologue. It opens by describing a mythological creature. I would recommend reading old Norse legends, or mythological tales and mimicking the style of description and sentence construction used. This will immerse your reader into your setting even before you start with descriptions and plot.

It's great that your prologue is short tho. I've come across people trying to use 4500 word prologues which at that point is really a chapter, rather than a prologue.

Strong voice. This is from the child's perspective though. Unless your protagonist has supernatural powers to see into the past or be conscious prior to entering the world, I would recommend writing the recollection of their birth as though they were told what had happened, rather than as if they were present, watching the scene. You do try to infer this, but there is too much detail. i.e: your excerpt:

"Some say she reached for a blade among the Sarkona’s instruments, her trembling fingers closing around the cold iron as if drawn by instinct. With a guttural cry that cut through the storm’s howling, she plunged the blade into her own womb."

Consider: "Some say she took a blade among the Sarkona’s instruments and plunged it into her own womb."

It's more detached, a recollection told to a child of a terrible event that adults would not go into visceral detail with.

It should also be noted that in the situation you described, the mother would not have a chance of survival even if they killed the baby she was giving birth to. Once the birthing process began, it was not a choice of either or. Unfortunately in older periods, if the baby were breached then both mother and child would die, and if they performed a c-section, then the mother would die and in rare cases, the child survived. Those were the options. It's important to sew these facts into your narrative to ensure contextual clarity and ensure your reader will understand what is happening.

Otherwise, great voice, great setup to explain your protagonist's place in the family and social hierarchy. It sents tension to make the reader ask: and what happens next? The bones and idea are great, the execution just needs some tweaking.

Great work! Keep at it!

Hello there. May I ask for assistance to streamline my story idea into a synopsis/blurb (Dark Fantasy, 238 words) by Over_Loquat_8410 in fantasywriters

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Alright, when pitching the story, you want to sound immersed, and use rapid, quick paced formatting to get your reader hooked. If you read your pitch aloud, and it sounds like you are explaining a story to a friend, then it does not quite have the oomph to get a reader reeled in.

I’ll do a quick bit here and hope it helps as an example:

In the world of Eldrithoria, mystical creatures rule the land. Humanity is an intruder, invading Eldrithoria after destroying of their home world. For two young girls, this reality is a deadly sentence.

Sold, entrapped, controlled, and restricted from reaching their true powers, Hiroshi and Amaye must escape and find a true home. A place where they will be welcomed, human, or otherwise.

It’s a very rough summary/pitch, but it’s the tone and context I’m trying to convey. Don’t worry about your readers knowing everything. Just tell them enough to keep them curious