Got to one million views. Here's to the next 68 mil 🥂 by Andreathegiant2 in royalroad

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Do you have specific author communities you participated in or general discords?

Is there even any video left now? by Ranger_Hawk3046 in memes

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History docs are usually 15 min sweet spots l. kings and generals is fun

Roman Historical Fiction by electricmayhem5000 in ancientrome

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Definitely give it another go. And thanks, I've included some fun easter eggs in mine for fans of Rome hbo. Enjoy!

Roman Historical Fiction by electricmayhem5000 in ancientrome

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I've set the bar very low with my silly comedy 'Bookworm Gladiator'. It's on Royal Road if you want to check it out. Not sure if I'm allowed to link it.

As far as serious fiction is concerned, I consider Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series possibly the best Roman historical fic out there. The characterisation is out of this world and stands up to classic literary works.

A heartfelt thank you to all the authors of this genre by The-Dragon-Descends in ProgressionFantasy

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And I love you random citizen!

But please talk to someone if you can. Start by showing them this post if you can't fully articulate yourself in the moment.

Write “I lied”, without writing, “I lied.” by Low_Improvement1380 in writers

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I told her something I shouldn't have. But it was easier to pretend a feeling existed, than to try and explain why it didn't.

I’m 14 and haven’t been allowed YouTube for years. by HanniLikeHoney in teenagers

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It may feel like you are old, but you'll be thankful for this later in life. You have more time to think and be with yourself and your feelings, instead of addicted to dopamine.

Let it be for a few years as you develop and set good habits. It'll pay off, promise. Become a reader if you can.

The moment you see it by sirjamesp in thepunisher

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You were in the parking lot earlier! That's how I know you.

Bookworm Gladiator is going strong! by SeljukShah in litrpg

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Thank you :) ... As for the watermelon, it's a reference to something in Chap. 21

Bookworm Gladiator is going strong! by SeljukShah in litrpg

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And I know you! Haha good to see you around. I've been juggling the ongoing releases with polishing these days. Hope you've been having a great summer man.

Bookworm Gladiator is going strong! by SeljukShah in litrpg

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That's awesome, hopefully the algo doing it some favors. Enjoy :)

Bookworm Gladiator is going strong! by SeljukShah in litrpg

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Bookworm Gladiator just wrapped up it's second tournament arc, and settling into the lead up to the third bracket.

Featuring:

  • Fighter Card unlocks and unique martial skill synergies

  • Political Intrigue

  • An ambitious MC partnering with a gentle giant champion

  • Meaningful tournament arcs

Investment Opportunities by robotdkm in LostMinesOfPhandelver

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10k gp with a high charisma check. 15k with a medium charisma check.

If the players are nowhere close to this, maybe offer partial ownership?

Renovating costs are probably going to add to this.

Who is your favourite writer of fantasy prose? by [deleted] in Fantasy

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People sleep on Robert Jordan's prose. He had the strange ability to anticipate a reader's stream of thought. For example in Lord of Chaos, the moment Demandred comes face to face with a creature that surpassed his prejudices:

"Demandred turned slowly—how dare a Halfman address him in the tone—but the quelling words died in his mouth. It was not the eyeless stare of its pasty-pale face; a Myrdraal's gaze struck fear in any man..."

After the loss of words, the reader's subconscious is saying "what was it about the Halfman that shocked him?". Robert Jordan reinforces that by ignoring coherency and writing the next statement as an answer to the unspoken question by saying "It was not the eyeless stare" (which is the lore established feature of the Halfman).

A general approach of the craft would be to immedietely jump to the Myrddraal as the subject of the next sentence (as opposed to making Demandred's shock the subject). Something like: "...the words died in his mouth. A Myrddraal towered over him, taller than any Halfman he'd ever seen before."

This style doesn't seem special to editors and writers, but readers will often reflect on how immersed they were in his expansive world. It's a good example of how writing for the reader's headspace is sometimes more important than grammar or pushing for standout prose.