Month: June 2016

Hey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?

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Hi! Here’s a site for you: http://www.20knames.com/surnames_family_names.htm It used to be 20000-names.com, but it is easily one of my favorite websites. It has alllllll sorts of names, from various cultures and styles and anything else you can think of. I’ve… Read moreHey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?

Hey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?

stephanieatillman

Hi! Here’s a site for you: http://www.20knames.com/surnames_family_names.htm It used to be 20000-names.com, but it is easily one of my favorite websites. It has alllllll sorts of names, from various cultures and styles and anything else you can think of. I’ve… Read moreHey, I’m writing a character who is a young girl that encounters magical objects. She’s supposed to be like an average superhero and I’m looking for a surname that is fantasy/mythology inspired that is feminine and strong, but I’m stuck. Any advice?

The Last Words Of 25 Famous Dead Writers

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phantity: rumpelstiltskin-wait: ellejello: matt-the-blind-cinnamon-roll: powerhousearena: When you’ve dedicated your life to words, it’s important to go out eloquently. Ernest Hemingway: “Goodnight my kitten.” Spoken to his wife before he killed himself. Jane Austen: “I want nothing but death.” In response to her sister, Cassandra,… Read moreThe Last Words Of 25 Famous Dead Writers

The Last Words Of 25 Famous Dead Writers

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phantity: rumpelstiltskin-wait: ellejello: matt-the-blind-cinnamon-roll: powerhousearena: When you’ve dedicated your life to words, it’s important to go out eloquently. Ernest Hemingway: “Goodnight my kitten.” Spoken to his wife before he killed himself. Jane Austen: “I want nothing but death.” In response to her sister, Cassandra,… Read moreThe Last Words Of 25 Famous Dead Writers

Uh, I really want to write so I really laughed after reading “Do you write? Do you procrastinate?” I’m like lol that’s exactly me… XD

stephanieatillman

Hehe, I’m glad my description resonated well with you. 🙂 I could stand to take my own advice sometimes! I hope my blog has been helping you out. 🙂

Uh, I really want to write so I really laughed after reading “Do you write? Do you procrastinate?” I’m like lol that’s exactly me… XD

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Hehe, I’m glad my description resonated well with you. 🙂 I could stand to take my own advice sometimes! I hope my blog has been helping you out. 🙂

How would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I’m an over-analyzer, but doing it to that extent in the form of writing isn’t something that I’ve tried just yet. I think the best way to do that is to watch and read media that uses that concept…. Read moreHow would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

How would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

stephanieatillman

Hmmmm… I’m an over-analyzer, but doing it to that extent in the form of writing isn’t something that I’ve tried just yet. I think the best way to do that is to watch and read media that uses that concept…. Read moreHow would I write a character who over-analyzes their setting and especially people body language? It’s quite an interesting concept but it would many things repetitive. I want them to see everything and also draw their conclusions but I’m afraid that would be very boring to my readers

Thought up a brilliant phrase, “raindrops bathed in golden kisses.” thought it could inspire someone, as a prompt or something?

stephanieatillman

Ooh, I like it! Okay, people, let’s see what we can do with this! Use it as a basis for a story and use the phrase itself somewhere in the story. Try to focus on good narrative and vivid descriptions.

Thought up a brilliant phrase, “raindrops bathed in golden kisses.” thought it could inspire someone, as a prompt or something?

stephanieatillman

Ooh, I like it! Okay, people, let’s see what we can do with this! Use it as a basis for a story and use the phrase itself somewhere in the story. Try to focus on good narrative and vivid descriptions.

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“The main thing I set out to do is tell the point of view of the antagonist as much as the good guy. And that’s the big difference between the way I write and the way most mysteries are written.”… Read more

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“The main thing I set out to do is tell the point of view of the antagonist as much as the good guy. And that’s the big difference between the way I write and the way most mysteries are written.”… Read more

Did you get my ask?

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I’m not sure, since you’re anonymous! D: I’m very behind on answering my asks, so I’m trying to alternate between old ones and new ones. I have a lot of work on my plate since I’m a freelancer, and it… Read moreDid you get my ask?

Did you get my ask?

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I’m not sure, since you’re anonymous! D: I’m very behind on answering my asks, so I’m trying to alternate between old ones and new ones. I have a lot of work on my plate since I’m a freelancer, and it… Read moreDid you get my ask?

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A woman is only vulnerable when her nail polish is drying, and even then, she can still pull a trigger. Unknown Here’s a writing prompt for you. 🙂

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A woman is only vulnerable when her nail polish is drying, and even then, she can still pull a trigger. Unknown Here’s a writing prompt for you. 🙂

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I have yet to read a novel in which female characters have menstrual cycles me, because badass girls taking down a vague yet menacing government agency or riding dragons to glory still get their periods (via darn-you-cumberbatch) #this was a running… Read more

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I have yet to read a novel in which female characters have menstrual cycles me, because badass girls taking down a vague yet menacing government agency or riding dragons to glory still get their periods (via darn-you-cumberbatch) #this was a running… Read more

Do you have any advice for knowing what is going to happen in your story but not having any idea what the motivation is? For example, a writer knows they want their king to order all witches be burned at the stake, and that said author knows that the king has some sort of motivation behind it, but the author hasn’t quite figured out what the king’s reason is for hating witches? How does one overcome such a block? Sorry if I was too verbose or unclear :)

stephanieatillman

Okay, so, I’m answering this as part of my initiative to actually answer the hundred-million asks I have in my inbox. And no, your questions made perfect sense! 🙂 This is certainly far past when you would have figured it… Read moreDo you have any advice for knowing what is going to happen in your story but not having any idea what the motivation is? For example, a writer knows they want their king to order all witches be burned at the stake, and that said author knows that the king has some sort of motivation behind it, but the author hasn’t quite figured out what the king’s reason is for hating witches? How does one overcome such a block? Sorry if I was too verbose or unclear 🙂

Do you have any advice for knowing what is going to happen in your story but not having any idea what the motivation is? For example, a writer knows they want their king to order all witches be burned at the stake, and that said author knows that the king has some sort of motivation behind it, but the author hasn’t quite figured out what the king’s reason is for hating witches? How does one overcome such a block? Sorry if I was too verbose or unclear :)

stephanieatillman

Okay, so, I’m answering this as part of my initiative to actually answer the hundred-million asks I have in my inbox. And no, your questions made perfect sense! 🙂 This is certainly far past when you would have figured it… Read moreDo you have any advice for knowing what is going to happen in your story but not having any idea what the motivation is? For example, a writer knows they want their king to order all witches be burned at the stake, and that said author knows that the king has some sort of motivation behind it, but the author hasn’t quite figured out what the king’s reason is for hating witches? How does one overcome such a block? Sorry if I was too verbose or unclear 🙂