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3,151 2016-09-28 15:06:47
Topic: Time required to write famous books (4 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
3,152 2016-09-28 05:09:10
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Don & Charles (and Amy/K), below are the questions I was referring to in my messages.
Thanks
Dirk
I'm still planning the rest of v3.
For those who read v2, what changes would make the story more enjoyable and compelling? Also what bored you the most? Hammer me on that point, please. Also, what do you think about the two MCs, and what would make them more interesting?
Finally, what about the two sets of characters in each MC's head? Currently, Joseph's God is mostly serious, Andrew is the resident wiseass, and Joseph's mother gives him his spine, while also getting him into trouble. Apollo and his God have a mostly "testy" relationship. In v3, Apollo's father shows up in his head after he dies. I'm looking forward to writing that.
3,153 2016-09-28 03:37:49
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I've seen it and can even remember much of the plot for a change. What's your point?
K, explain it to me like I'm a two-year-old. What was it (exactly) that you liked about the film? The intensity of the illness? The "reveal"? His ability to live with it? Him reaching soaring heights in spite of it? The serious tone of the film?
A simple nod will suffice.
3,154 2016-09-28 01:44:06
Re: Roll call (Originally Role Call) (42 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Christian pig killer? I might be able use that. And don't think I'm kidding. :-)
3,155 2016-09-28 01:41:54
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Wind
3,156 2016-09-28 00:04:06
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
oblate spheroid
3,157 2016-09-27 13:04:49
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Goldsmith
3,158 2016-09-27 02:39:12
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Tick tock. I don't see Charles writing cameos for you. Unless you're Abbix. She's in deep Bantha poodoo.
3,159 2016-09-27 02:34:38
Re: Site problem (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
The MENU button on the upper left brings up only the search field and Logout button. Everything else is missing.
I'm running Android.
Dirk
3,160 2016-09-26 07:47:13
Re: The Naked Forest - Akhere I. (10 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
If you have the time, I'd be very interested in your feedback about my chapter one in my v3 book. It's a bear of a chapter, so I'll do another review or two of you're work to be fair. Then we can see if we're interested enough in each other's stories to keep going. I like YA stories and you're off to a good start.
3,161 2016-09-26 06:12:57
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I've seen it and can even remember much of the plot for a change. What's your point?
3,162 2016-09-26 06:01:56
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I'm still planning the rest of v3.
For those who read v2, what changes would make the story more enjoyable and compelling? Also what bored you the most? Hammer me on that point, please. Also, what do you think about the two MCs, and what would make them more interesting?
Finally, what about the two sets of characters in each MC's head? Currently, Joseph's God is mostly serious, Andrew is the resident wiseass, and Joseph's mother gives him his spine, while also getting him into trouble. Apollo and his God have a mostly "testy" relationship. In v3, Apollo's father shows up in his head after he dies. I'm looking forward to writing that.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
Dirk
3,163 2016-09-26 04:56:41
Re: Cost to publish a monster (2 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Although I prefer to read/write short chapters, I've been known to publish a beast from time-to-time. In your case, I'm looking forward to it. This story is one of the best I've ever read on this site, and I'm sorry it's drawing to a close.
3,164 2016-09-26 02:47:25
Re: First Person Multiple Narrative Young Adult Book Anyone? (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Bart said, "There's been a little problem in the cockpit."
Homer walked to the front of spacecraft to see for himself. When he got there, he slid into one of two side-by-side seats. The other was occupied by Marge, who drooled as she slept. Homer looked around. The cockpit had two large viewports, one in front of each seat. Homer felt overwhelmed by the dozens of switches and guages all about him. That's when he remembered he had no clue how to fly. "Doh!"
3,165 2016-09-26 02:29:36
Re: Wilted Magnolias (4 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Janet, I suggest including a book summary/blurb when posting these announcements. You might pick up a few extra readers.
Good luck with the publication.
Dirk
3,166 2016-09-26 01:42:42
Re: First Person Multiple Narrative Young Adult Book Anyone? (32 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
The problem with Dark Eden's opening is there are quite a few items named here that I have to either remember (until they're properly defined) or gloss over and forget. It wouldn't be until a second read of the novel that I could fully understand the above lines. Not a great opening, in my opinion.
3,167 2016-09-26 00:57:16
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Send you two replies on your chapter 37 and 38
Thanks. I saw a few new comments in 37, but not in 38. Either way, I'm keeping all the reviews for v3, so it's all there,
3,168 2016-09-25 23:05:31
Re: The Naked Forest - Akhere I. (10 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
I went back into the review to answer your questions or expand on something I said. I don't think the system automatically notifies you about my second round of feedback. If it does, please let me know. That would be useful to know.
3,169 2016-09-25 22:10:25
Re: The Galaxy Tales - Dirk B. (1,217 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Does anyone know what happens in the following scenario: if I review someone, and they respond, and I go back into the review to leave more feedback, will they be notified about the additional comments? It's my impression the system doesn't support that. Correct?
3,170 2016-09-25 13:45:28
Re: Roll call (Originally Role Call) (42 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Wool makes me itchy.
3,171 2016-09-25 13:23:24
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Brilliant nerd.
3,172 2016-09-25 03:33:17
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Nerd
3,173 2016-09-25 03:08:01
Re: The Naked Forest - Akhere I. (10 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Oh, dear. It didn't occur to me that you may be past the trial period. I hope you can open my inline review...
3,174 2016-09-25 03:04:14
Re: Roll call (Originally Role Call) (42 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Did you 'off' the first husband, or just planning ahead? ;-)
3,175 2016-09-25 03:02:04
Re: Say the first word that comes to mind... (1,634 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Andrew Lloyd Webber