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Mareth_Ravenlock
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on: November 29, 2014 02:45
Blue - good job! I enjoyed your story.

Cenor - I agree with Gem about him...I couldn't really get a clear picture. Kind of a shadowy cloaked figure, or something.

Rhodi - great story! I must agree with Gem here, again...it did remind me of Star Wars. Your story was still cool, though! I'm trying to think where this would fit in with the other part of the Worldjumper story I read. Although I still haven't finished it...I need to soon. It's quite interesting.

Gem - I love how you did this prompt. Pretty brilliant. I can't think of much to criticize, really...

I still haven't gotten around to writing something for this. You guys have all written such good stories! I don't think that I could do this prompt justice. I can try, though.
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on: November 29, 2014 03:42
Gem, I'm with Mareth! It's very creative & would make a fabulous book! I like how you made "it" a person rather than object like everyone else seemed to do (including myself!).
& Mareth, don't be scared to try to prompt! I found it quite fascinating to work with this one. I admit I was a bit intimidated at first as well.
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on: November 29, 2014 04:42
I'm looking to make the next prompt a little bit easier than this last one. Maybe a picture prompt or something.
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on: November 29, 2014 05:09
Ooh, that's sounds fun, maxie!

Gem- I really liked yours. I could really feel the sense of urgency and the need to protect the child.

thanks, guys! And I promise I wasn't thinking about Star Wars when I wrote that! ha ha! Though it's really hard not to when writing sci-fi. And Mareth- that won't be in Worldjumpers. It would take place several years after the events in the story.
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on: November 29, 2014 05:25
I would like to extend my personal congratulations to Cenor who has joined the ranks as a Winner of National Novel Writing Month!
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on: November 29, 2014 06:02
Thanks everyone! Actually, Blue, I hadn't even considered making it into a book...I'll have to see if I can figure out how to do that!

Rhodi, as I said, I'm probably just obsessed. I have my fandoms on the brain All. The. Time.

Congrats, Cenor!!
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on: November 29, 2014 06:20
Sounds cool, Maxie.

Ah, okay Rhodi. So...an epilogue or sequel perhaps.

Congratulations, Cenor!

[Edited on 11/30/2014 by Mareth_Ravenlock]
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on: November 29, 2014 07:52
Thanks! I was just editing though, and I still haven't written chapters 7, 14, 25, and 30.

So in a few days I will be posting something Rise of Aredor related. That is, of course, if I will not spoil the book for any of you haven't read it. Please tell me if I should post here or send in PMs.
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on: November 30, 2014 02:15
I have completed my 50,000 and have won NaNo as well! Anyone who is participating, you have until midnight to upload and validate your word count!



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on: November 30, 2014 06:49
Way to go Maxie & Cenor! & everyone else participating in NaNo, I wish you all the best of luck in these last few hours! I reached my goal of 30,000 words a few days ago & then went up to a bit over 35,000. Now that I'm done I really think I could have pushed myself to the 50,000 words. Perhaps next year! Good luck everyone!
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on: December 01, 2014 06:24
Congratulations, Maxie!!! (I already PMed you, but hey! I can't say it too many times. ) And you, too, Blue!! You should totally try it next year!! It was so much fun.
I reached 50,000 words at around 7:00 last night with unbelievable support and encouragement from my family (especially my cousin *snickers*). Otherwise I would never have made it.
And congratulations to any of those who participated (officially or not) and didn't quite meet their word count. You still got a lot of words on paper, and that's always a good thing!!
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on: December 01, 2014 06:38
Yay OneSizeFitsAll! I'm so glad you made it! I know you've been kind of stressed about it but now it's over until next year!
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on: December 01, 2014 07:47
Congrats everybody that participated in NaNoWriMo! Even if you didn't finish I think it's awesome that you participated!
Hopefully I can try here in a year or so when I finally finish with school!
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on: December 01, 2014 08:37
So I went back on Nano to check out everyone's status and saw that Gem had reached 50,000!

So...Congrats everyone!!!!!!!

What is everyone's preferred way of writing? Alone or in a room full of people?

Okay now Gem you must send me some of your work
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on: December 01, 2014 01:08
Congrats all! Great job, OneSize! I knew you'd make it!

Prompt Number Nine:

Write a piece describing the taste of your favorite food.
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on: December 01, 2014 01:51
Congratulations, Maxie and Gem!!!

I didn't reach my goal...in fact, I'm very, very, very far from it. But NaNo was still fun, even though I completely failed.

Nice prompt. I'll have to think about it first...
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on: December 01, 2014 02:12
Cenor, in answer to your inquiry I prefer to write when I have an idea no matter if I am alone or in a room full of people; I have done both! However, the ideal setting is alone or with people who ignore me lol
& Mareth, I talked to someone today about NaNo & I expected her to reach 50,000 but she said she didn't really get anything done! So be glad you got something, no matter how little it might seem.
& I shall have to think about the prompt too! I certainly need help in the description area lol
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on: December 02, 2014 06:53
Hmmm nice prompt Maxie!

I prefer working alone or where no one can look over my shoulder.
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on: December 02, 2014 08:39
I prefer working in a room full of people, who I can talk to and bounce ideas off of, but I like to have my back against a wall, so no one can see what I'm writing. (And didn't I know I would be the ONLY people person again? *sigh* I'm surrounded by introverts... )

Mareth, Blue said it all! As long as you got something written (and you did, because I saw your word count) you did great!

Ooooh, Maxie! I'm going to have a TON of fun with this one!!
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on: December 02, 2014 04:17
I always usually write alone. I don't like to be bothered when I am concentrating and I am always wary of the spying issue.
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on: December 03, 2014 10:47
Nice Avi Gem!

I'm an introvert writer...but a extrovert by nature

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on: December 03, 2014 11:50
Thanks!! Watched Big Hero 6 on Monday, and am now completely obsessed.

Wait...is that possible? But any kind of extrovert is good.
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on: December 03, 2014 11:58
Same response as maxie. lol! My sisters always try and peak over my shoulder if they see me writing.
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on: December 03, 2014 01:26
I used to hide my notebooks from prying eyes, but now they are all gathered in one place since there are so many. I do always carry around Trashlist, though, because there is stuff in there that may be for my eyes only.

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on: December 04, 2014 07:58
I like to write alone, and am a complete and utter introvert to the core
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on: December 04, 2014 09:34
How do y'all get your ideas for stories?

I got the below idea last night in bed when I saw my half-open closet door. I'm thinking about making it into a kid's story.
"The one bad thing about having a door to another world in your closet is when that door decides to activate you can’t get any clothes from said closet before you go through. So, in Paige’s case, she had to go through in her pajamas."
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on: December 04, 2014 11:03
I get ideas from dreams, normal items in weird places, the weather, a old rusty gate...

Oh by the way, my mom and I are looking into publishing a paragraph. Does anyone know where to look?
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on: December 04, 2014 12:43
I share a room with my sisters, and as a result, I do not often have the chance to write alone. They usually do not bother me, though. And sometimes it is helpful to have them around, to (as Gem said) bounce ideas around. As a general rule though, I'd prefer to be left alone when writing.

I don't. Sorry, Cenor...

That sounds like an awesome story idea, Rhodi! I love it!

I get ideas from so many places...pictures, scenery, people...I can't think of all of them at the moment.
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on: December 04, 2014 04:01
Rhodi, since all my sisters are also writers, they have a little more respect for my privacy...though they are sure to come running if they get wind of the fact that I'm looking at Pinterest...
Oh, and I also like that idea for a story!! I would totally read it...

I get ideas from my sisters, mainly. I also like to twist ideas or phrases from books and movies and write stories from them. And then I often build stories off of titles, which I often find in random lines from the Bible or poetry. But there are far more ways I get ideas than I can list here. O.o
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on: December 04, 2014 04:24
I get my ideas from my dreams. I also go outside and swing on the porch swing with my Trashlist and I listen to music and I brainstorm. Music is essential to everything that I do, and there are often bits of lines that I feel completely sum up a character or an event.
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on: December 05, 2014 02:53
Here is my prompt piece! I am writing about my most favoritist food ever, Chicken Alfredo.

Creamy. That is the first word that comes to mind. Creamy and rich, with the slight tang of basil on my tongue. The pasta is sliced thick, and boiled to perfection; the melted cheese dances perfectly with them to create a delightful sensation. Tangy grilled chicken sleeps on top of the bed of noodles, dripping slightly with sauce. My mouth waters as I take my first bite.


This one doesn't need to be long. Short and sweet'll do just fine.
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on: December 06, 2014 08:35
Dang it, maxie! My mouth is watering now!
I'm not going to be able to do this one. I have 5 finals next week and studying is kicking my butt right now.
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on: December 07, 2014 11:13
Rhodi, I love your story idea! I find my inspiration from all sorts of places. One story is actually based off a dream that I told my BFF & she suggested turning it into a story, & thankfully I had some hobbits I wanted to write about so it was perfect (even though the dream had nothing to do with hobbits lol). I love to take fairy tales & twist them around into a unique interpretation & like changing it around so it happens to a boy (e.g. The Handsome Sleeper is based off Sleeping Beauty but features a man who gets disenchanted by a woman rather than vice-versa). Also, sometimes people will say something that gives me a great idea, or I see an item that makes me think of a good story. I'm sure I get ideas from books, movies, & songs as well.
& Maxie, great description! It does sound rather delicious! Unfortunately I cannot think of a reply to your prompt; my favorite food is chocolate in general & that is pretty much impossible to describe in words, at least for me. Then again, I am not good with descriptions lol
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on: December 08, 2014 02:47
Hey guys!

Unfortunately, I am very sick, so this is going to be my brief visit and prompt handing over.


Prompt Number Ten:

Write about your favorite holiday decoration



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on: December 08, 2014 02:53
Aw! Feel better soon, Maxie! & I love this prompt; I already know exactly what I'll write about!
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