[nightowllor]

this is the first step in my many attempts to write a novel. Much like CP did with eragon, and so on, i plan to do with my series. I mainly want to create a book that i want to read. Now, for the most part, my main characters are Caleb, Alyson, and Penelope. Caleb is the protagonist of the story, and is the middle sibling, while Alyson is the oldest and Penelope is the youngest. So far, how's the names? i wanted to keep the human names, at least, as simple as possible...

[Loki84]

I think this belongs in Writer's Hangout, this for Characters relating to RPGs.

Moved.

[Arthryn]

You spelled Allison wrong.

[nightowllor]

Alyson's spelled the way i wanted, but thanks...

[nightowllor]

im thinking of calling the three of them riders...i havent planned out the entire story yet, but in a nutshell, caleb has a dream where he encounters a HUGE silver dragon, who is being chased by a larger black female. he wakes up and tells his vision to Alyson and Penelope, who have the same vision. so far, thats it... any suggestions?

[Pixel]

My first suggestion is that you start using correct grammar and punctuation before you even write the first chapter.

[nightowllor]

well, like I said, this is still very much in the fundamental stages of development. But, is anyone interested in the story line?

[Spinner]

I wouldn't know. It isn't written yet. Write it first, and then ask.

Ben

[Regitnui]

Nitowiler, writing is a lonely business. All the fundamentals have to be worked out yourself. Otherwise, when your world is questioned, you'll have nothing to fall back on, no reference.

As for the plotline: You can almost never go wrong with a trope. Too many will turn the book into one walking cliche though.

---,-'-@

[Go for Gin]

Look, I can see from your post count that you're new. We all were once. I'll try to sound nice when I say this, because I'm really just trying to help you out for the future.

1. People here don't want to hear "Okay, this is the basics of the book I'm thinking of writing so can you tell me what you think?" We want to hear "Okay, I've got this project, and here's the problem I need to flesh out." They really don't want to hear "Okay, I've got nothing more than a concept, but I want to write a book, because that's what CP did." All you've really done for us is subconciously said "boost my confidence and give me encouragement." That's not what we're here for. We're here to rip what you have to shreds, then help you out by saying "here, this is the piece you had here before, but I think you'll find this one would fit a lot better." I'm not saying this to be mean, I'm saying this because you'll need to know it to survive in the Hangout.

2. Lurk a bit more around the rules sections. I'm pretty sure they had rules here against posting concepts or incomplete ideas. I know that's not your fault--Loki was the one who moved the topic here. But once it got moved here, you should have checked the rules. Also, you double posted.

3. Arthryn's real name (so she claims) is Allison. That's why she made the comment.

4. Just get out there and write! If it stinks, we'll tell you and help you. Don't give us concepts. It's like showing us the parts you got from IKEA and asking if it's going to be a nice cabinet. We just can't tell.


Sorry for an unnecessarily long post in a thead that should probably be closed. By the way, didn't we used to have a thread for concepts?

[Pixel]

We felt that not allowing members to post their ideas was too restrictive, so it is okay to do so as long as you give enough details so that we can make suggestions.

And just so everyone knows, nightowllor has posted her story already.

[Go for Gin]

Ah, okay. I feel mildy foolish now--must have missed that in the rules update.

[nightowllor]

sorry about that guys, my first chapter is up, in the original writing section, so you can comment about it there. Thanks!