I keep trying to write it all out, but I have yet to find a better medium than my own head. I've even looked up some of the methods of my favorite authors. No luck, as yet.
351 2015-08-23 03:28:21
Re: The Colorless Dragons - Elisheva Free (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
352 2015-08-23 02:44:46
Re: The Colorless Dragons - Elisheva Free (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Haha, I've been a little excited about actually getting good feedback. 
Absolutely none of my friends and family are writers, so this website makes me feel like a kid in a candy store.
To be honest, I'm not sure where and when they tie together. I know the how and I even have bits of it written up, but the plot details are fuzzy right now. I'll modify the summary when I have some more content, I think.
-Elisheva
353 2015-08-23 02:30:46
Re: The Colorless Dragons - Elisheva Free (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
I have joined that group, however my book isn't necessarily Medieval, so I wasn't entirely sure about posting there.
Thanks!
-Elisheva
354 2015-08-23 01:55:03
Topic: The Colorless Dragons - Elisheva Free (14 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Alright, so I am seriously struggling on one particular chapter. So much so that I nearly have two other chapters written and edited. Normally, I would say to hell with it and go at the darn thing at a different angle, but this chapter is actually very important in introducing two of my characters. It has to happen a certain way.
Should I just throw in the basics of what's happening and post it here for review?
Thanks,
Elisheva
355 2015-08-20 00:55:23
Re: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Sorry. I'm a very literal person.
-Elisheva
356 2015-08-19 22:12:06
Re: New 5 star reviews (5 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
That's awesome! Congrats!
357 2015-08-19 22:07:01
Re: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Dill Carver wrote:
Elisheva Free wrote:I actually work on computer systems on yachts
And computers on yachts; are you sure? They obviously can’t afford a proper means of propulsion; you'd think they’d splash out on an engine before they blow their cash on a PlayStation.
I'm not sure I understand what you're trying to point out here? The yachts that I work on generally have anywhere from a dozen to a hundred computers on board, in addition to gaming systems, audio/video systems, servers, network devices, storage systems, etc.
-Elisheva
358 2015-08-19 19:08:34
Re: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Dill Carver wrote:
That'd be handy for blokes tea and coffee breaks. Do you know your male colleagues by their names or do you identify them as 'milk, no sugar' and 'black with two please.'
Haha, very funny. The other lady of the office is actually the one that makes the coffee and we get up to grab it from the pot and mix in the sugar ourselves.
I actually work on computer systems on yachts around the world, so I'd say my job description includes just a wee bit more than your average assistant or front-desk lady.
Norm d'Plume, I seriously appreciate the Star Wars reference. Fantastic. 
-Elisheva
359 2015-08-19 17:30:08
Re: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Haha, well I see this discussion has taken off.
To be honest, I myself do not fit many of those stereotypes. I am literally the only female in my department (Technical Support) and one of two females in the office. While I may not be up to par with, say, a professional stunt driver, I do believe I am a decent driver and I have changed both the oil and tires on my truck.
That's not to say that I don't yell at my boyfriend every time he leaves the toilet seat up, but hey! The stereotypes have to start somewhere.
-Elisheva
360 2015-08-19 00:12:11
Re: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
That makes sense. I've been pretty much "going with the flow" as far as my writing goes, but I wondered if others might have a different opinion. Sometimes, when I read a novel, I get annoyed by the lack of variety in characters, but I think that has more to do with their personalities than their physical features.
-Elisheva
361 2015-08-18 22:40:45
Topic: Male to Female Ratios (99 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Just the other day, I was writing up character sheets for my novel (goodness knows I can never keep eye color straight) and I suddenly realized that it is very female-dominated. In the beginning, three of my four main characters are female and the villain is female, as well. It evens out a bit as I go along, but still, my most-developed characters are going to be mostly female.
So, I'm asking... At what point in your story do you take into consideration the gender of your characters? Most readers seem to find a character of the same gender to be easier to relate to, but is this enough reason to throw in a character of another gender, or change the current gender of a character?
Half the time, I think I'm afraid of getting a male character "right" simply because I'm a girl myself. What are your thoughts?
-Elisheva
362 2015-08-14 17:49:41
Re: Hello! -Newbie Alert- (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Thanks for the welcome, everyone! It's nice to get some real critique from fellow writers. I typically can't get more than a one or two-sentence critique from family and friends. Not to mention the fact that I get to let out my grammar Nazi self on everyone else's work.
-Elisheva
363 2015-08-14 04:09:14
Topic: Hello! -Newbie Alert- (10 replies, posted in TheNextBigWriter Premium)
Just wanted to say hi to everyone and mention that this website is absolutely fantastic.
Also, I use waaay to many smilies. Just sayin... 
-Elisheva
364 2015-08-13 19:40:33
Re: Werewarrior of the Moon Eye Silent Militia (6 replies, posted in Fantasy/Magic & Sci-Fi)
Hey C.T.! I love your idea and I've even poked around your novel a bit, though I haven't had a chance to write a review (silly me). If you're looking to "get in your character's heads", I would try writing short blurbs or random scenarios not entirely related to your story. You don't even have to put it in the book. Just ask yourself "What would they do if they were in this situation?" and go to town on it. For me, it's the best way to get to know my characters and explore their talents as well as their flaws. Then again, I might be crazy.
Good luck!
