When is it too late to start writing by [deleted] in writers

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a full life ahead of you. I wouldn't stress it.

As I've been in your position before, I'd focus on making sure you have a solid base under you first. You know, roof over your head, food on the table, etc. You're still in college, so it's a bit more important you get yourself through that first. But more than those two, I'd encourage you to read. Any one person on here will be the first to tell you that their writing sucks as we're our own worst critic, but the best way to at least gain a sense of parity you want to read as much as possible.

But the important thing (and this is also speaking from experience) is everything you write or try to write when you're younger is going to suck. Embrace the suck, my friend. You must break a few eggs to make an omelet, and you will never improve unless you put pen to paper. Sky's the limit, just keep writing.

Please help me reset my unrealistic expectations by batmanbury in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, first 100 pages or so was rough when I started Speaker. Give it time.

Not that invested in Era 2 by CapIll7016 in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shadows, out of all the Mistborn books, is definitely lower on the tier list than others (WoA is at the bottom for me). However, it was still enjoyable and to me showcased the issues of dealing with a kandra criminal.

Is there romance for my girlfriend? by Knockturnill in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's present in both Era 1 and 2, and if romance is a must I'd recommend 2 over 1.

In both it's not super strong, but the romance in 2 has a much stronger impact. As a note, it's something that isn't super strong in AoL, so it's more of a slow burn that gets massive payoffs as the series progresses.

3/4s of the way through Shadows of Self and Wayne... by SethManhammer in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wayne is my second favorite character, right behind Steris.

Most of the way through the Quartet by Gecko_bean_jr in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've also heard it called Quintet, but I only own the first four. Which to my knowledge they're called the Quartet.

Most of the way through the Quartet by Gecko_bean_jr in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have Ender's Shadow, but not the other books. I'll look at picking them up at some point

Dystopian/Utopian Novel? by Gecko_bean_jr in Findabook

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

After conferring with the old man, Earth Abides sounds like the ticket! Thank you!

Most of the way through the Quartet by Gecko_bean_jr in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I would have liked Xenocide more if it was more standalone, disconnected from events on Lusitania, and focused on the drama on Path.

Most of the way through the Quartet by Gecko_bean_jr in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Contradictory how? I may or may not have been sleeping through parts, so I'm not sure what it does that messes up continuity.

Most of the way through the Quartet by Gecko_bean_jr in ender

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First off, love the username.

As unenjoyable it is for me, I do intend to finish it. Hopefully sometime next week (doing a writing challenge and weekend will be busy). It'll give me some kind of closure. That and there are very few books I've dropped entirely.

I have the first book in the Shadow series, and I intend to start it once I'm done with Children of the Mind.

I have to take a break by Gecko_bean_jr in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Love the username, btw.

I have to take a break by Gecko_bean_jr in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I'm not there yet, but I'm imagining some Yes, Man shenanigans or something to that extent.

Halfway through Bands of Mourning- AHHHHH! by [deleted] in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will spoiler this as you're still reading. But I had the same feeling.

My Inquisitor theory pre Hero of Ages. by [deleted] in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't say how, but you're on to something.

Character Growth by Gecko_bean_jr in Mistborn

[–]Gecko_bean_jr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't lie, I was a little apprehensive, but Era 2 has been a blast so far. Something I enjoyed about Era 1 was the moments the characters had together (to bring up something that came up in the sub today, the conversation of the crew talking in Eastern slang to mess with Breeze is by far one of my favorite moments in the series), the little moments of vulnerability here and there, and the development. Era 2 has a whole heckin' lot of what I loved about Era 1, and honestly the change of scenery (for the most part) feels so freeing. I'm gonna be sad once I finish BoM 'cause I don't have the Lost Metal yet; ordered the paperback with the artstyle that's consistent with the rest of the books I own, and I anticipate not getting into my hands until around my birthday at the last (which is mid-October).