Nichole Ryan
twopensonepage.bsky.social
Nichole Ryan
@twopensonepage.bsky.social
Husband/wife writing team.

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I have a passage that has our party being attacked by spirits in the middle of a haunted forest, then one of the boys gets possessed so that the ghosts can give Baylin a message. I needed a moment for her to realize that she wasn't just fighting for herself, but for all magic users.
January 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Your protagonist is exploring their hometown with a character from somewhere else. Write a post of dialogue describing the tour. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Baylin's parents are her biggest influencers. They raised her to be respectful and kind, yet strong enough to defend those who need defending. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
I really love writing fantasy, though I did write contemporary lit in my creative writing classes in college. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Take the characters from your work-in-progress and drop them into a different genre, then write a post of dialogue for them #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Write a pivotal scene from an outside observer's perspective who has no role in the story. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Baylin really wanted to enjoy school. She loves to learn and read, but couldn't focus on her work. She often got in trouble for doodling on her parchment, or staring out the window daydreaming. When finished with her work, she wasn't allowed free time, instead having to sit quietly and wait.
January 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
The saga got the name because the deities are Guardians, with Elyon as their leader. And Baylin goes to the Fire and Shadow temples in the first book #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 14, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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January 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Baylin's mother is from a royal line of another country, her friend is gay, her adopted brother will eventually betray her. She has found out her friend's secret and took it well and will be working on some matchmaking once they're out of immediate danger.
January 11, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Baylin has an amber starburst in her left eye, from the last ray of light before the total solar eclipse that hit her eye the moment she opened her eyes for the first time. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I don't think Baylin has any truly unique qualities. She's afraid of fire, has already died once, and has adhd and aphantasia (the aphantasia won't come up often, but its there) #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Theme images: charred wings, broken chains, a ruined throne with the sunrise behind it

Baylin: starburst, total solar eclipse, flames, a doe (a deer, a female deer), the vibrant pink-orange of a sunset
January 9, 2025 at 3:13 AM
“Wise as far as the beard” - a person only looks wise
“Under the rose” - done in secret
“Go with a full cup” - common farewell
“Hold back your dog until the deer falls” - be patient, usually shortened to “hold your dog”
“From the seed to the apple” - beginning to end.
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Transportation in Your World: What modes of transport exist? How accessible is the transportation? #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
What is the worst thing that could happen to your protagonist? Write a scene where it happens and make their most trusted friend the reason it happens
January 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Name three things your MC considers themselves to be good and, and three things they consider themselves bad at. #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Take a scene and write it from a different character's POV #writing #writers #writingmonth #ManuscriptMayhem #TheLibrarydiscord
January 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Select an important location in your novel or short story. This could be anything - a public building, a business, a famous landmark, a landscape, or someone's house. Now, choose two characters from your story and write a short paragraph describing how they might react to the setting.
January 4, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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January 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM