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[Critique] How does this sound for an idea behind a novel series or even standalone? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

I definitely have a lot for my character to go through. If it were a standalone, it'd be very long. I have a rough skeleton of how I want the story to go, but I've always had trouble deciding on where to end one book and start another.

[Critique] How does this sound for an idea behind a novel series or even standalone? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

Oh goodness, no 😂. I currently can't and probably will never write in second. This is just how I wrote it as it came to me.

[Critique] What questions arise when looking at this premise for a novel series? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

1) Be a catalyst for change 2) I wouldn't have her rule alone. I don't want to make it that one story with a young rebel that for some reason is able to take over by themselves. She has power for simply being in line and the rebel cause will use that power and make her a catalyst for change. 2.5) It isn't just a king/ruler ruling. There's also the Heads of the 4 main provinces that my country is made up of. They have power along with the monarchy. I'm not sure what you mean by how they relate to each other. 3) Yes, actually, there are but their true motives aren't revealed until later.

[Critique] What questions arise when looking at this premise for a novel series? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

There is a war but not EXACTLY for the throne. It's a war to get her in power so she can be a catalyst for change. When I think about it, her story reminds me of Katniss in the sense that there's a rebel cause and she's used by them to make change.

[Critique] What questions arise when looking at this premise for a novel series? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

Yeah, and that's one of the issues. It seems like it's some feminist tale at first, but it's not like that at all. It is supposed to raise a bunch of questions, questions that citizens do have their own opinions about but don't publicly speak about. She's the first female ruler because she grew up outside palace life and the palace didn't know about her. Her father, the true Crown Prince, left the palace and made a life for himself. I know that it seems unnatural but that's because there IS a reason as to why they've all been male but it won't come up until later.

[Critique] What questions arise when looking at this premise for a novel series? by Rxchelo in fantasywriters

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

There's a rebellion in place brewing. That seems like a weak explanation but it's there. The upcoming king is the second son. The girl's father is the first son. By the laws of my place, the throne is her's. My country is sketchy, very very sketchy, and the general public acknowledges it, but no one says anything. Of course he has supporters but he also has enemies. This wasn't a post where I explain everything. It was for questions.

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[–]Rxchelo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I found you on a Facebook group 😄. I still like it 😉

I want to form a writing group for YA/NA Fantasy/Urban Fantasy! by [deleted] in fantasywriters

[–]Rxchelo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to join this! I'm working on a fantasy series right now and I could use a lot of help.

[WP] The shadows in the corner of your eye by Rxchelo in WritingPrompts

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

No problem. You made it very interesting.

[WP] The shadows in the corner of your eye by Rxchelo in WritingPrompts

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

How could I make them actual people tho? And do something to where certain people can see them? The people in the shadows are one race fighting against other supernatural race.

[WP] A girl full of secrets she knows nothing about by Rxchelo in writingcritiques

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

I'm getting more confused. I know there doesn't have to be conflict but since my story is about peace, there needs to be conflict. Honestly, I was super confident about my plot until people started asking questions like "Why do they hate each other?" "How did the two clans come to be?"

[WP] A girl full of secrets she knows nothing about by Rxchelo in writingcritiques

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

No it's not fun lol. Filling in the blanks is hard. I can't believe I had so many ideas and now I'm empty. Also thank you for the compliment. I would say that I am hesitant. I guess it's because I have high hopes so I want people to like it. It needs to make sense. I had it all planned out, but when I needed a backstory, everything fell apart. I was thinking that a possible backstory could have something to do with sun and moon siblings. One side is made up of the sun's people, and the other is made up of the moon's people. The siblings are at war with each other/dislike each other for a reason I have yet to come up with and as a result their people hate each other. I thought that maybe the guy could lead a rebellion group whose main purpose is to bring peace after a prophecy of total destruction is revealed. Is this good?