I've experienced the same thing using the site today.
1 2017-08-15 03:54:05
Re: SOL HAVE WE BEEN HACKED??? WHAT IS CYCO? (23 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
2 2017-08-13 03:14:16
Re: Do sales = good? (12 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
If I had to compare writing with, say, modern pop music, then it's clear to me that selling well does not necessarily mean the artist is talented/skilled.
3 2017-07-18 21:57:18
Re: Help with title. (21 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I'm a big believer in good, original, meaningful titles. It's so useful in drawing potential readers in.
In my opinion Lost in Darkness is very cliche sounding, so perhaps it's a good thing you feel forced to rename it.
"Ever so Darkly" doesn't sound great either.
Take out "dark" if you want to stand out among the pack.
I haven't read your book, but from reading your post it sounds like revenge is a key element.
You could incorporate "revenge" into your title somehow.
Personally, I like to give the reader a hint of the content in my titles. Mention the knight/slayer directly maybe?
You might like "A Vengeful Knight Reborn" or you can go the Crime and Punishment route and call it "Betrayal and Redemption" though
that runs the risk of giving away some of the plot in the title.
Honestly, I like Bavarian Slayer. It's simple, cool, interesting and tells me what to expect. I'm not into vague sounding titles much.
4 2017-07-11 18:39:32
Re: Rewarding extra points to the best reviewers? (19 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I could see how such a system has the potential for abuse. Point trading becomes a possibility. It also might lead to the formation of a "good ol' boys club" sort of network, leading to the exclusion of certain members... sorry but I think it's best how it is now.
5 2017-07-08 22:42:16
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Delicious
6 2017-07-02 14:41:32
Re: Writer question. (11 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
You can definitely make your narrator the POV character and the protagonist someone else. Have you read Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin? Perfect example. It writes from the POV of the brother of the protag, who was a troubled but talented musician. I recommend it by the way.
7 2017-06-19 17:59:42
Re: Hello everyone! New member. (9 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Welcome and I look forward to reading your work.