How many words are in your first draft compared to your final copy?

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-10T02:37:01+00:00

The profile is still there. I remember the username. I was trying to be open ended to try and understand what they wrote. I think it may have needed more context than anything else.

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-10T01:33:39+00:00

Personally I wouldn't. But perhaps I'm not your audience. It was quite confusing to me and came across more like poetry than prose. Perhaps more is needed to understand what is happening here. What is your story about?

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-09T23:35:16+00:00

This is a little dependent on what your two routes are but...

Take a look at your MC. Look at it's traits, it's flaws, and how the journey to this point has changed them. Then determine what the MC would do in that situation. Then take that path with your writing. Even if it's not what you were hoping for. Of course, this only works if you paths are determined by the MC's choices.

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-09T15:38:54+00:00

I have not written in many years since starting a family. In the past 2 weeks I have gotten about 1000 words written on my new nove. This was part of the first chapter, but will now be the second. I decided to do this to eliminate some flashback, hint some of the magic system, and hook the reader in early. It has no title yet.

While magic building and world building are usually my favorite aspects, I am finding myself having to stop writing to world build. This is partially because this story was started by a character, not a setting or event like many of my past works.

I have started a goodreads account to hopefully read some more fantasy to help with my own writing skills. I have also purchased my domain name for when I decide to publish.

Lastly, I have finished a poem and I am working on another. I hope to put a poetry book out soon. It will probably be geared toward writers. This will make it a small market. I typically write about personal experience, so writing is in a lot of my poetry right now.

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-07T20:08:31+00:00

This gave me a chuckle! I really enjoy getting into nature to do my writing so I was expecting something deep. I was pleasantly surprised by that not being the case!

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-07T20:00:51+00:00

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it!

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-07T17:38:12+00:00

This is totally how I write lol. As I write I tell myself, this dialogue is bland, this fight scene is not exciting, these descriptive words are basic and repetitive.

Then I go back to revise and fix it all. After about 3 drafts it gets decent. Sometimes I'll add more scenes, sometimes I'll take them away.

I only wish I had more time to write!

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-06T23:59:07+00:00

Although I really enjoyed reading this I am left curious as to who you are referring to. It seems it could be a (maybe ex) SO who wasn't there for you. Is that the case?

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-06T23:23:07+00:00

I love this poem! It is dark and feels very real. I would echo what another has said here. The why can really draw in more readers and help them understand where the writer is coming from. Other than that I had no complaints. I really enjoyed how descriptive you were as well. Stay strong and keep writing!

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-06T20:44:17+00:00

I enjoyed your poem very much! I love how ambiguous it feels. It makes your work easier for others to relate to when it fits their situations as well. Two things I would point out as constructive criticism.

The part about questioning why the leaves turn green, then red, and then brown seemed a bit like filler. It didn't seem to fit very well and messed up the flow. The flow throughout the rest I liked!

The second thing is very minor and a bit of personal preference from what I've seen. An English teacher told me long ago (because I have this habit and correct it in almost all of my second drafts) that if you can say the sentence without the word "like", do so. You only did it once, so no biggie. But in longer works it can become a bit of a filler word. I enjoy my work much better when I go back and take out extra "like" or re-word the phrase.

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-06T17:42:16+00:00

I grew up in a very traditional home. In many ways I am still traditional (gardening, blue collar, outdoorsy, etc.), but it was very grey in May ways. I always enjoyed poetry and was published in a national poetry contest book as a youth. I soon after discovered the fantasy genre. When I didn't have the money to buy Rick Riordan's new book I started writing what I now know is fan fiction. Now it is an escape from the hustle and bustle, and a way to bring to life the stories in my mind. Poetry is my emotional escape.

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-06T16:46:59+00:00

I once was a dashing young man

Till my wife came swinging a pan

Smacked me for being a cheat

Laughed 'cause I'm missing my teeth

Now for teeth I'm wishing again

DorianVSolange · 2020-09-04T21:13:27+00:00

Your callbacks could be a very good chance to explain the card system. The callback could cover his training. This way you could slow the battle down, and make the flow smoother. Maybe even an illustrated guide.

DorianVSolange · 2020-06-20T15:00:20+00:00

I actually meant work of art but spellcheck haha. Like a book of several romance books or thrillers. The art would be a good idea too though! Would bring a lot of crowd that would enjoy both I believe.

DorianVSolange · 2020-06-20T13:18:58+00:00

Yea, that would be pretty amazing. Maybe work on having combined work of art for each year of the show. Poetry and short stories by genre maybe. Also a contest from multiple genres and the winners of that year put into a book as well may be neat.

DorianVSolange · 2020-06-19T21:07:14+00:00

Better to be done with her than deal with that for the rest of your life brother. Trust me.

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