From Hope: Over the past year I have written out a manuscript, gone through and fixed grammar errors, etc., but recently I’ve gotten some feedback and have rewritten the whole beginning. Now I’m going through the manuscript again, but because… Read More ›
We need to be nicer than the emperor. Compliment first. Critique second. And suggest specific ways to improve. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have… Read More ›
From Shana: How do you come up with names for your characters? I know there are all kinds of ways, but what have you used or heard about others using? *********** I most often use baby naming websites such as… Read More ›
Critiques can pop your balloon or burst your bubble, but don’t let that get you down. Just learn from the critique and keep writing. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission… Read More ›
From Tamra, In my fantasy stories, I have many different races all living and working together. They are ruled by the Elf Queen, who in keeping with tradition is Celtic, and therefore, “white”. Her honor guard are centaurs, who I… Read More ›
Let’s hope Darth is not your critique partner. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short comment on… Read More ›
From Autumn: Where did you have the Raising Dragons graphic novel printed? The printer was Four Colour Print Group in Louisville, KY. The provide printing services overseas. The printing was actually done in South Korea where color printing is… Read More ›
From Lori: What should I do to overcome writer’s block? I am in the middle of writing my own fantasy story and am experiencing writer’s block. I know basically what is going to happen in the story but it’s just… Read More ›
If the character’s name is Chris, I might not notice. Don’t forget the critiquing guidelines. All I ask is that you post a comment about the submission below. Don’t feel like you have to critique the whole piece. Even a short… Read More ›
From Miranda: My main character, Vanetta, has a younger brother named Breheldren who is child-like in his mind set. Vanetta is very defensive about people judging Breheldren (Dren for short). My main supporting character, Ash, makes a passing comment about… Read More ›