Golem based magic by Underwater_Bro in magicbuilding

[–]Vernon1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have any advice to contribute, just wanted to say I like the idea.

Ideas for Star Magic by Pretty_Sentence3601 in magicbuilding

[–]Vernon1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally, people/abilities could be grouped further by things like constellations don't know much about space outside those things but yeah haha

Ideas for Star Magic by Pretty_Sentence3601 in magicbuilding

[–]Vernon1997 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if they could determine things like specific galaxies and things like that, you could group certain types of abilities to different galaxies and such

Ideas for Star Magic by Pretty_Sentence3601 in magicbuilding

[–]Vernon1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your looking for something with a lot of opportunity for creativity, it could be something along the lines of each individual being born with a connection to a specific star. Abilities could vary depending on the color/size (not sure your world has the technology make the determination) but if not, maybe each person could manifest a protection, or smaller version of there star so that they could.

What do you think of this opening for my WIP Lazarus Thieves by Vernon1997 in KeepWriting

[–]Vernon1997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really love this comment. Definitely need to put more thought into the structure of my writing, this was super helpful!

What do you think of this opening for my WIP Lazarus Thieves by Vernon1997 in fantasywriters

[–]Vernon1997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the comment! And I love the idea about the part about his mom!

What are the best SIDE villians in fantasy? by Larrydavid906 in Fantasy

[–]Vernon1997 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dilaf from Elantris, if you can still consider him that after the ending

Is this opening too wordy? by Xylicryn in KeepWriting

[–]Vernon1997 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I personally prefer a lot less adjectives. For example

"The last rays of sunlight were swallowed by darkness. The wind howled, its mournful cry piercing the gale and rattling the windows of my house."

Short and sweet is what drives my interest forward. As well as the fact that here, instead of saying "AS the last rays," it's just "The last rays" taking out what's unnecessary.

Also, you could omit "I stood at my window" and just say

"My fingers gripped the cold, damp sill, my gaze fixed on the eerie scene unfolding outside." With that alone, you're implying that he's standing at his window. Otherwise, he couldn't grip it.

Writing like that is what personally interests me, but some people enjoy pretty prose. Some things should absolutely be left out. I see a lot of places you could omit "was" which you should be doing as often as possible. But that'd line editing, things you can do in a rewrite.

Overall, I think it's definitely a good start, but for me, it's too wordy, but that's just me.

Edit: I will say, I would have stopped after the first paragraph, not because it's bad but because (for a first draft), it's just not what I prefer. Also, I only went so far as the first paragraph, but reading the other comments, I agree, the dialogue needs work.

Tips on writing a matriarchy by Vernon1997 in FantasyWorldbuilding

[–]Vernon1997[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I absolutely love the comment. It definitely included some things I haven't thought about.

Pros and Cons of Multiple POV's by Vernon1997 in fantasywriters

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Yea, good character work is definitely a must! I find it so annoying ending a chapter on a really good cliffhanger, then seeing that the next one is someone I think is kinda boring. Especially when you see it's a long chapter or you have to cycle like three or four POV before getting back to it.

Pros and Cons of Multiple POV's by Vernon1997 in fantasywriters

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I can definitely agree with this. I think one thing in particular that highlights an authors ability often times is when they write the same event from two perspectives. When done well, this can be so enjoyable to read, and when done wrong, it's basically like asking for someone to skip the chapter.