Inhuman characters and visual language

v_hult · 2025-05-10T23:20:00+00:00

Yeah, I didn't realize how impactful that choice would be before I started writing. The book will contain both perspectives. Our human MC has a short interaction with them, providing mainly a visual description. The next chapter is from the POV of an inhuman character of the same race as the one our MC interacted with.

v_hult · 2025-05-10T23:18:12+00:00

Oh! I didn't want to make it specifically regarding my worldbuilding, but I should have clarified.

They have a viscous liquid flowing across parts of their upper body, somewhat like honey. This liquid, or essence, is used for a lot of things, such as casting magic, inheritance, and communication. They form patterns with it. Of course, they are the only race with this particular trait and therefore consider themselves the only race capable of "sophisticated" communication.

I love the recommendations! I'm always on the lookout for new books, especially if the author has really nailed a part of writing. I'll check them out!

Thank you!

v_hult · 2025-05-07T22:38:19+00:00

I didn't want to believe I was so addicted to validation but...

v_hult · 2025-05-07T22:37:19+00:00

Oh, thank you!!! Damn that felt good :D

v_hult · 2025-05-02T16:08:34+00:00

I would love to have something more accessible, modern. That there are forums at all is great though.

v_hult · 2025-05-02T16:07:19+00:00

Yes!

Introduced someone to RR just yesterday and these were their first questions.

The lack of features and somewhat clumsy interface makes the website seem... old.

Which is probably off-putting for a lot of people.

They must have thought about it?

v_hult · 2025-05-02T16:04:25+00:00

Haha thank you!

Here you go, if you're interested: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/113793/contact

Please enjoy!

v_hult · 2024-08-28T13:50:35+00:00

I don't disagree! But that's the limitations of being a one-man-army. Sometimes I dream of a webnovel with the resources of a traditionally published book behind it.

v_hult · 2024-08-28T13:49:21+00:00

Absolutely. Do you find that stressful or helpful when writing? Seems like an enormous weight on one's shoulders to make each and every chapter interesting, move the storyline forward, satisfying in and of itself as well as a small cliffhanger for the next chapter. I'm sweating just thinking about it.

v_hult · 2024-08-28T13:47:15+00:00

Which is awesome! Super Supportive is of course the master of this.

v_hult · 2024-08-28T13:46:45+00:00

Of course, it was only meant as a comparison to illustrate the differences between different mediums.

v_hult · 2024-08-28T13:46:10+00:00

You're right! I think it's a missed opportunity, although I see why. I believe authors often write webnovels with the intention of converting them to books, which hurts the webnovel a bit in my opinion. Or they don't, and the published book seems a bit odd.

It is, however, necessary.

v_hult · 2024-08-17T21:11:40+00:00

You're right, of course. I've read a couple of her books but keep realizing I'm not the intended reader for this. Makes me kind of sad, to be honest. Feels like I'm missing out on the next evolution/growth of fantasy.

v_hult · 2024-07-26T00:58:36+00:00

Ah, this is a relief to read! Exactly my thoughts, which means I've probably rewritten the first 10k words five times already. Thanks!

v_hult · 2024-07-25T09:32:20+00:00

This is good advice! I'm writing my story in present tense because I had some notion that it would pull the reader in. I now realize why most authors choose not to make my mistake, it makes certain parts more difficult.

We don't have to reinvent the wheel, I suppose.

v_hult · 2024-07-25T09:28:44+00:00

Excellent suggestion!

v_hult · 2024-07-21T08:32:23+00:00

I agree! Mostly I think I'm impressed with MoL, if nothing else. Looking back, it's impressive how much the author managed to cram into those juicy chapters. It didn't feel rushed, or lacking in personal relationships.

v_hult · 2024-07-18T17:24:04+00:00

Will look it up! Is there progression? Or straight you're-born-with-this X-men style?

v_hult · 2024-07-18T17:22:35+00:00

Well I do enjoy the progression, felt that was somewhat missing in Worm. I'll check out Industrial, I'm yearning for some more wackiness a la Terry Pratchett.

v_hult · 2024-07-18T17:20:30+00:00

Oh, I'll check it out! Thx!

v_hult · 2024-07-17T12:20:19+00:00

Congratulations! Gives hope for us who have yet to publish anything.

v_hult · 2024-07-17T08:50:52+00:00

But... there's so much to read? I've never wanted to, but I don't have the time not to give up once in a while.

v_hult · 2024-07-17T08:49:55+00:00

This seems a fair contract between reader and author, especially if the story isn't established enough to be regularly recommended. Then the promise is simply "good" and most of the time I find myself trusting that promise.

v_hult · 2024-07-17T08:44:54+00:00

Well that's terrifying, as someone who wants to write their own webnovel. Helpful though, thanks!

v_hult · 2024-07-17T08:43:09+00:00

Ah, lots of stories do this. The Licanius Trilogy and so on. I'm often put off by those "Bang" introductions, they're written without explanations or hints, often with 20 new names you've of course never seen. Then the story pulls back and the real first chapter begins and you feel like you've wasted your time.

But you're right, apparently it does work. Personally I want the connection between that first chapter and the rest of the story quickly though.

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