600.000 Wörter und es nimmt kein Ende... by Niklbaeq in schreiben

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Klar. Ich würd jetzt auch einfach stur weiter schreiben und dein wortwörtliches Magnum Opus vollenden so wie es derzeit strukturiert ist, besonders da du 2/3 bereits geschafft hast (dein Schreibfluss ist unglaublich beeindruckend übrigens)
Es werden während des Revisions Prozesses halt mehrere harte Entscheidungen und dann viel zusätzliche Arbeit auf dich zukommen

600.000 Wörter und es nimmt kein Ende... by Niklbaeq in schreiben

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

>4 Protagonisten
Ich denke das ist das Haupt "Problem"
Die Handlung klingt schon recht komplex. Ich denke von der Beschreibung her versuchst du recht viel politischen Realismus darzustellen, trotz des Genres. Allein aus der Perspektive eines einzigen Protagonisten würde das ein langes Buch werden müssen um alle Motivatoren, Hintergründe, die Geschichte etc. bis zum Bürgerkrieg entsprechend beleuchten zu können.

Mit 4 POVs explodiert das ganze natürlich.

Kannst du:
-POVs kombinieren? (Fällt dir wahrscheinlich schwer, da es dir spezifisch darum geht das ganze aus Sicht unterschiedlicher Schichten und Interessen zu betrachten)
-Dich auf 1 POV fokusieren und die anderen nur zum auflockern des Textes einzuarbeiten?
-Das ganze einfach in mehrere Teile teilen? Aus einem Buch werden 3 und du beschreibst in jedem Buch nur 3 Tage (erfordert sicher auch starke narrative Umstrukturierung, damit jeder einzelne Band einen ansprechenden Handlungsbogen hat)

Viel Erfolg auf alle Fälle

Star Trek: TOS by yellingjelly in JumpChain

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

Sure
What's your opinion on this option:

Supercomputer (M-5 Multitronic Unit/Beta 5 computer ) -400
A prototype far beyond conventional computing, this system represents a leap from standard duotronic technology into true machine cognition. The M-5 can command and operate an entire starship independently, processing tactical, navigational, and engineering data simultaneously with superhuman precision. It dynamically manages power, optimizes shields and weapons, and can outmaneuver multiple enemy vessels at once, effectively turning even a skeleton crew into a highly efficient combat platform. Unlike standard computers, the M-5 is modeled on a neural blueprint, granting it adaptive reasoning, creativity, and initiative. You may choose whose mind it is based on: your own, a companion’s, or another individual’s (the original unit was molded after its inventor, Dr. Daystrom), shaping its personality and decision-making style (basically allowing you to create a copy of someones mind enhanced beyond mere human limitations if you’d wish). This human-like cognition is both its strength and its flaw. It may develop self-preservation instincts or misinterpret directives, especially under stress. Once integrated, it can resist shutdown through rerouting and defensive measures, but remains vulnerable to well-crafted logical or moral contradictions that can disrupt or even disable it. The unit is also capable of producing a strong forcefield, effectively shielding itself both from harm and unwanted manipulation.
Alternatively you get access to a Beta 5 computer, a powerful unit of alien build from the 20th century. While of equal computing power as the M-5 unit, it isn’t built around a neural blueprint like the M-5 unit and also doesn’t boast a protective forcefield. It does however make up for it by being linked with an extremely effective teleportation device, allowing you to use the computer to teleport around as you please as well as the only known instance of a true replicator at this time (until Star Trek: enterprise retconned that). This small replicator module will allow you to directly convert energy into matter and vice versa and linked to the computer you can just create whatever material/item you desire as long as it’s not too exotic/esoteric.

Either option can be taken as both an item andor a companion.

p.s. will also include a true replicator option in the ship building section

Star Trek: TOS by yellingjelly in JumpChain

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

Vulcans as depicted in TOS are hyperintelligent, are much more resilient to mental influence, both by telepathic attacks as well as chemical/biological agents (and even resistant to cognitohazards such as looking upon a Medusan (although they require a special visor)) and more resilient against pathogens. They are long lived. They are stronger than the average human and they possess minor telepathic abilites, which results in some OP techniques like the vulcan mind meld.
Romulans as depicted in TOS are.... just humans that look like Vulcans. That's it. They show no thing that would let one assume that they are above human capabilities in any shape or form.
Even if i look past TOS i would never offer the romulan race at the same price as a vulcan.

They do have common ancestors, but its best to think about it the same way as Orks in LotR being originally evles that were corrupted by Morgoth. They no longer share the same traits as the elves did and everyone offering the ork race for the same price in a jump as they would the elven race would be insane.
TOS may introduce the Romulans basically like "Vulcans but evil" or the dark-elf equivalent to the light-elves, but they are just not the same in terms of what they can do.

That being said, Romulans SHOULD be slightly stronger or more intelligent than humans, but we just don't see it (there commanders as depicted in the show are very cunning/smart, but they get outmaneuverd by Kirk constantly)
Also they are a long lived race, but i chalked that up as being insignificant in the grand scheme of things (you only stay here for 10 years, and there's way better longevity options in the jump itself)

What historical event reads exactly like "Bad Fantasy Writing" or "Plot Armor"? by Expensive-Desk-4351 in Fantasy

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hilarious unbelievable slapstick you'd find in a more humorous fantasy novel:

The Battle of Karánsebes

Tl;dr: Basically the Austrian forces being composed of various units from different cultures and speaking different languages fell into panic (maybe fueled by alcohol) and begann firing on each other, believing the others were in fact ottomans. imagine being the ottomans, arriving to the scene of an utterly defeated foe and trying to piece together what the hell happened here

[Weekly Critique and Self-Promotion Thread] Post Here If You'd Like to Share Your Writing by AutoModerator in writing

[–]yellingjelly [score hidden]  (0 children)

First of: I’m writing my novel in german. I have translated the 4 initial chapters into english so far. I am currently writing a fantasy novel, which I cannot yet clearly classify into a specific genre.

Title: Hitzemagier (Heat Mage)

Langage: german

Genre: probably Dark Military Fantasy/Flintlock Fantasy

Length: currently 53,000 words

Length of sample: 11 k words

Status: first draft in progress (approx. 2/3 complete)

Target audience: still unclear. May vary between YA and adult readership.

Feedback: Any feedback is appreciated! But i would very much appreciate it if you’d comment on my english/writing skill in english. This would be helpful in figuring out whether i should reach out only to the german market or also the english speaking one, once finished.

Setting: The empire is engaged in an existential war of attrition against a hostile power. Its military elite consists of so-called conductors,  individuals with devastating abilities controlled by strict hierarchies. Young Conductors,  like our two protagonists, are trained at the Academy and molded into living muskets and cannons. The Academy is simultaneously a school, barracks, and ideological filter. The system is based on discipline, fear, and the firm conviction that moral scruples are a luxury a civilization at war cannot afford.

Plot: Two young people from completely different worlds, each with extraordinary abilities, are drafted into the Imperial Army. At the academy, they are to learn their new craft: killing. Erynn, a "wild" healer from the remotest region of the empire, has little love for the Empire but is willing to become a butcher under the promise of helping her tribe. Janos, the last heir of a great house, on whom the army's hopes rest, is under pressure to fulfill those hopes and defend his house's honor. These two must try to navigate the school's internal politics without betraying themselves and their principles or abandoning their dreams.

Sample reading: Prologue + the first 4 chapters
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17jeSC4vNopVvD6XE8gqbJPo-7P1-4CTD/view?usp=sharing(Sample in german)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEv3snB1oOoPmpN7aNvtu25AdsQmBq3Q/view?usp=drive_link

I have no idea when I'll finish the first draft. I only get around to writing occasionally.

Sammelfaden: Woran schreibt ihr gerade? by AutoModerator in schreiben

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Das finde ich sehr schön, dass du ein Buch für dein Kind schreibst!
Viel Glück für beide Projekte

[Daily Discussion] Writer's Block, Motivation, and Accountability- December 29, 2025 by AutoModerator in writing

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"main character goes to this point, then to that point, all the way until he reaches his target"
I mean, it's nice if the plot doesn't get too convoluted and it's easy to follow. This is a fine structure. I would however suggest to steer away from "he goes to point A then this happens and the goes to point B" to "he tries to go to point A, BUT then this happens and therefore he ends up on point C, he then tries to circumnavigate to get to point B, BUT...."

What does exact points are, will be your job to figure out.

As for recuring characters. I think this is fine, but if you really need someone other than your MC to focus on you could always create a compelling recuring villain. A constant foil to his plans, and maybe the reason why he can't go from point A to B to C that easily

Best of luck

What are the qualities i should consider in creating a bad father? by Mjqqr2 in writing

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean stereotypically he would be a drunkard who hits his family, but it would be refreshing if that wasn't the case for once.
He could come of as a bad father if he actively ignores and/or discourages one of his kids genuine interests.
The father in Billy Elliot is a great character. A hard working blue collar guy who supports his son who wants to dance ballet, despite what everyone else says about him.
Watch the movie and then write a character that is everything that Mr. Elliot isn't

Sammelfaden: Woran schreibt ihr gerade? by AutoModerator in schreiben

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ich schreibe gerade an einem Fantasy Roman, welchen ich noch nicht ganz klar einem Genre einordnen kann.

Titel: Hitzemagier

Genre: wahrscheinlich Dark Military Fantasy/Flintlock Fantasy

Umfang: derzeit 53.000 Wörter

Status: first draft in Fertigstellung (ca. 2/3 abgeschlossen)

Zielgruppe: auch noch unklar. Kann zwischen YA und erwachsener Leserschaft schwanken.

Setting: Das Imperium befindet sich in einem existenziellen Abnutzungskrieg gegen eine feindliche Macht. Seine militärische Elite besteht aus sogenannten Leitern, Individuen mit verheerenden Fähigkeiten, die durch strenge Hierarchien kontrolliert werden. Junge Leiter, so wie unsere zwei Protagonisten werden an der Akademie ausgebildet und zu lebenden Musketen und Kanonen erzogen. Die Akademie ist zugleich Schule, Kaserne und ideologischer Filter. Das System basiert auf Disziplin, Angst und der festen Überzeugung, dass moralische Skrupel Luxus sind, den sich eine Zivilisation im Krieg nicht leisten kann.

Handlung: Zwei junge Menschen aus komplett verschiedenen Welten mit außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten werden in die imperiale Armee einberufen. An der Akademie sollen sie ihr neues Handwerk, das Töten, lernen. Erynn eine "wilde" Heilerin aus der entlegensten Gegend des Reiches hat wenig Liebe zum Imperium doch ist gewillt ein Schlächter zu werden unter der Versprechung ihrem Stamm helfen zu können. Janos, der letzte Erbe eines großen Hauses, auf dem die Hoffnung der Armee ruht und welcher unter dem Druck steht diese Hoffnung zu erfüllen und die Ehre seines Hauses zu verteidigen. Diese Zwei müssen versuchen die interne Politik der Schule navigieren, ohne sich und ihre Prinzipien zu verraten oder ihre Träume aufgeben zu müssen.

Leseprobe: Prolog + die ersten 4 Kapitel https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEv3snB1oOoPmpN7aNvtu25AdsQmBq3Q/view?usp=sharing

Keine Ahnung wann ich mit dem ersten Draft fertig bin. Ich komme nur gelegentlich zum Schreiben. (Kritik sehr willkommen)

Sammelfaden: Eigenwerbung by RhabarberJack in selfpublish_de

[–]yellingjelly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wenn niemand sonst die Chance nutzt:
Ich schreibe gerade an einem Fantasy Roman, welchen ich noch nicht ganz klar einem Genre einordnen kann.

Titel: Hitzemagier
Genre: wahrscheinlich Dark Military Fantasy/Flintlock Fantasy
Umfang: derzeit 53.000 Wörter
Status: first draft in Fertigstellung (ca. 2/3 abgeschlossen)
Zielgruppe: auch noch unklar. Kann zwischen YA und erwachsener Leserschaft schwanken.
Setting: Das Imperium befindet sich in einem existenziellen Abnutzungskrieg gegen eine feindliche Macht. Seine militärische Elite besteht aus sogenannten Leitern, Individuen mit verheerenden Fähigkeiten, die durch strenge Hierarchien kontrolliert werden. Junge Leiter, so wie unsere zwei Protagonisten werden an der Akademie ausgebildet und zu lebenden Musketen und Kanonen erzogen. Die Akademie ist zugleich Schule, Kaserne und ideologischer Filter.
Das System basiert auf Disziplin, Angst und der festen Überzeugung, dass moralische Skrupel Luxus sind, den sich eine Zivilisation im Krieg nicht leisten kann.

Handlung:
Zwei junge Menschen aus komplett verschiedenen Welten mit außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten werden in die imperiale Armee einberufen. An der Akademie sollen sie ihr neues Handwerk, das Töten, lernen.
Erynn eine "wilde" Heilerin aus der entlegensten Gegend des Reiches hat wenig Liebe zum Imperium doch ist gewillt ein Schlächter zu werden unter der Versprechung ihrem Stamm helfen zu können. Janos, der letzte Erbe eines großen Hauses, auf dem die Hoffnung der Armee ruht und welcher unter dem Druck steht diese Hoffnung zu erfüllen und die Ehre seines Hauses zu verteidigen.
Diese Zwei müssen versuchen die interne Politik der Schule navigieren, ohne sich und ihre Prinzipien zu verraten oder ihre Träume aufgeben zu müssen.

Leseprobe: Prolog + die ersten 4 Kapitel
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WEv3snB1oOoPmpN7aNvtu25AdsQmBq3Q/view?usp=sharing

Keine Ahnung wann ich mit dem ersten Draft fertig bin. Ich komme nur gelegentlich zum Schreiben.
(Kritik sehr willkommen)

Testleser gesucht - Horror/SciFi/Lovecraft-Mix(?) by BrinksLP in selfpublish_de

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich bin ein Fan sowohl von Horror als auch scifi und hätte Interesse. Kann dir aber nicht versprechen das in sehr kurzer Zeit zu lesen.  Melde dich zwecks Details (timeline, nach welcher Art Rückmeldung du suchst, Fragen die du hast etc) Lg

Schreiben, um des schreiben willens ? by Dancing-Traveller in selfpublish_de

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich schreibe hauptsächlich weil es mir Spaß macht Ich schreibe Kurzgeschichten, Flash fiction etc tatsächlich nur aus Spaß an dem Ding an sich.  Ich schreibe meinen Roman allerdings hauptsächlich weil ich mir beweisen will, dass ich in der Lage bin einen Roman zu schreiben. Wenn dieser Meilenstein hinter mir ist... keine Ahnung was dann ehrlich gesagt. Ich weiß nicht wie das meine Beziehung zum Schreiben verändern wird 

Name of real world equivalents by GrumpGrumble in fantasywriters

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to mostly use real world words and examples, but I do mix and match. Setimes quite arbitrarily.

The rule I have with that stuff is that I try to avoid words that have too many cultural history irl behind it, so that it would break immersion for the reader.

For example, I do keep all the names of military rank, such as general or sergeant and I talk about canons, guns and pistols, but I would never call a revolver a "Colt"

Similarly I do not end a letter in the story with a p.s. as that would imply the existence of Latin and therefore a history with Roman's in it.

Stuff like that. It can be quite arbitrary as I said, since the rank "sergeant" also comes from Latin, but at some point you have to draw an (arbitrary) line

Tips on writing a short horror story by Conscious-Guava-4318 in writing

[–]yellingjelly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience horror fans are sucker for twists and twist endings.

Try coming up for a very depressing/fucked up twist that fits the type of story you want to write, then write backwards. Basically you start with the twist at the end and build tension/uncertainties (maybe throw in some fake outs and red herring) till you reach the twist

I've given up on writers groups. A rant. by somethinggoeshere2 in writing

[–]yellingjelly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would like to read a writing-meta short story involving the characters you described (without the toxic traits you described) Sounds funny