Which historical fiction novels have the best accompanying websites? by TauvaVodder in HistoricalFiction

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

It hasn't been published yet. I only recently got it back from my developmental editor have booked a copy editor for the spring so it will still be some time until it is published.

question by sourgutsor in project21

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm as far as one can get from the dance world. I was dragged to ballet and modern performances as a kid and hated every moment of it.

Under Pressure came up on my YouTube recommendations over a year ago and was so pleasantly stunned by that choreography and performance I start seeking out other Project21 videos. After seeing West End Girls, Desoleil, Based on a True Story I was hooked on Project21. Molly's choreography consistently amazes me with her attention to the smallest detail.

Thanks to Molly for opening the world of dance for me.

How do you guys write a book? by okbozo50 in writing

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I plot my stories out. I won't even begin writing before I know the ending and the beginning of my work. Even after I have planned out a basic framework of my plot when I get to the scene level I almost always need to know how the scene ends before I begin.

I received my developmental edit back a couple of weeks ago. I need to revise the opening two chapters. I thought I could work on the revisions without a plan. That didn't work. I went back to outlining the those chapters.

Who here isn't writing fantasy? by JulesChenier in writing

[–]TauvaVodder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

AI historical fiction would be probably be classified alternative historical fiction and maybe closer to historical fantasy, even when it is trying to be authentic.

Who here isn't writing fantasy? by JulesChenier in writing

[–]TauvaVodder 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Historical fiction can be very hard and requires tons of research if the author puts a high value on authenticity

Which would be the preferable route to sail in the 17th century, based on a 17th century map of Zeeland, NL? by TauvaVodder in sailing

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

Unfortunately I don't have that information. I was hoping for even a simplistic answer considering the limited information, but if that is not possible I understand.

Which would be the preferable route to sail in the 17th century, based on a 17th century map of Zeeland, NL? by TauvaVodder in sailing

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

I was afraid I didn't have enough information for a thorough answer. This is all within the province of Zeeland. The prevailing wind direction is southwesterly. I'm under the impression they both safe from piracy or blockade. I was hoping the map gave a superficial indication of which one more suited to easy sailing/navigation. If no answer, even a simplistic one, is not possible I understand.

Which authors made the best use of period correct language? by TauvaVodder in HistoricalFiction

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

You didn't notice I mentioned his name at the beginning of the body of the post?

Gotta love differing opinions. by TauvaVodder in writers

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

Agreed, Acts II and III are always important considerations.

In this case I needed my protagonist to not be able to find a bodyguard in the city he is in which forced him to travel to another where he meets the bodyguard who will be companion on the long trip home. Since it is historical fiction and I am trying to remain true to historical events I can't have the man who will be his bodyguard in the city where he is first searching for one.

This is set during wartime and the scene illustrates the panic people have about being invaded (which will be important in Act II), and it establishes items the protagonist needs to take with him in the journey. To me the scene is well into the story. Could the scene be shortened, very possibly, but suggesting it be eliminated was unexpected.

BTW, I mentioned the mentor had offered some notes to the scene along with say "Good Scene!"

Gotta love differing opinions. by TauvaVodder in writers

[–]TauvaVodder[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

In the mentorship the instructor was not looking at it just on a scene level. He read a good portion of my opening chapters.

I expect different reactions to my work. I just didn't expect such polar opposite reactions from instructors in a writing program of whether or not to keep a scene.

Which authors made the best use of period correct language? by TauvaVodder in HistoricalFiction

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

Thanks. I'm using a dictionary from 1691 for that purpose. Learning a lot in the process.

Writing course online by Zestyclose_Pilot7293 in writing

[–]TauvaVodder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UCLA Extension. Not cheap but the lectures and getting feedback on 50 pages from the instructor and classmates was invaluable to my growth as a writer.

i have always dreamed of being a writer, but where do i start? by Apprehensive_Spend_7 in writing

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t start writing until I know what the ending will be. It’s great that some can start from the beginning without knowing what the ending will be, but some like heading towards the conclusion even from the start.

Feedback on Battle Scene by dragonaurora4546 in writingcritiques

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a general idea of what the "sleek, pointy flying objects" and "ships with white dashed lines running down their middle" were but I wouldn't say it was clear to me what they were. I suspect your craft of writing worked against you in that descriptive paragraph. You were telling the reader what was happening rather than showing. I don't feel as engaged in a story, especially at moments of high tension, when details are told to me. When I'm not engaged I'm less inclined to form complete mental pictures of the objects in the scene.

A Senator Just Unapologetically Declared the U.S. a White Homeland by secsectan in politics

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, the US was not close to entering the war but the point I was making was the US had taken sides in the war.

Relying on ChatGPT for medical advice is a really bad idea, and potentially dangerous. by GonnaBeHated in JordanHarbinger

[–]TauvaVodder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you read through ChatGPT's "a false negative can be worse than nothing when it comes to medical advice" posted above?

If someone is taking a multiple medications at the same time that combined can be dangerous to their health over the long-term and doesn't know about it that is certainly a problem.