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I love that dynamic!! the mix of talent and uncertainty feels really alive and the mentor’s concern adds great depth too
does their relationship stay mentor-student or start to feel more like family later on??
does their relationship stay mentor-student or start to feel more like family later on??
November 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
I love that dynamic!! the mix of talent and uncertainty feels really alive and the mentor’s concern adds great depth too
does their relationship stay mentor-student or start to feel more like family later on??
does their relationship stay mentor-student or start to feel more like family later on??
That makes sense!! how do you plan to bring more of that in next draft?
November 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
That makes sense!! how do you plan to bring more of that in next draft?
That’s interesting!! but you mentioned appearance isn’t very important to character
I’m curious why is that?
I’m curious why is that?
November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
That’s interesting!! but you mentioned appearance isn’t very important to character
I’m curious why is that?
I’m curious why is that?
That’s so sweet!! seeing them reflect on the past while watching their son’s life unfold sounds really moving! does the story often explore generational themes like that?
November 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
That’s so sweet!! seeing them reflect on the past while watching their son’s life unfold sounds really moving! does the story often explore generational themes like that?
sounds like you’ve already got a clear idea of what to build on! do you think you’ll add that inner depth through their thoughts and feelings or more subtly through dialogue and interactions?
November 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
sounds like you’ve already got a clear idea of what to build on! do you think you’ll add that inner depth through their thoughts and feelings or more subtly through dialogue and interactions?
Oh that makes total sense!! giving the readers time to feel that bond first always hits harder later on! what’s the mentor-student dynamic like between them?
November 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Oh that makes total sense!! giving the readers time to feel that bond first always hits harder later on! what’s the mentor-student dynamic like between them?
That’s such a cool approach! I love that you center real historical women!! do you have a favorite among the ones you’ve written so far?
November 8, 2025 at 11:29 AM
That’s such a cool approach! I love that you center real historical women!! do you have a favorite among the ones you’ve written so far?
Aww I love stories that circle back to family and memory!! what kind of tone does the scene have??
November 7, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Aww I love stories that circle back to family and memory!! what kind of tone does the scene have??
Haha wow you’re really crushing it!! even if the wordcount’s doing its own thing lol
do you usually try to stick to your plan or just let the story take the lead once you’re in the flow?
do you usually try to stick to your plan or just let the story take the lead once you’re in the flow?
November 7, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Haha wow you’re really crushing it!! even if the wordcount’s doing its own thing lol
do you usually try to stick to your plan or just let the story take the lead once you’re in the flow?
do you usually try to stick to your plan or just let the story take the lead once you’re in the flow?
That totally makes sense!! coming from poetry it’s natural to lean into language first! your prose probably already has a great rhythm I'm sure
what kind of changes are you thinking of making for the characters?
what kind of changes are you thinking of making for the characters?
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 AM
That totally makes sense!! coming from poetry it’s natural to lean into language first! your prose probably already has a great rhythm I'm sure
what kind of changes are you thinking of making for the characters?
what kind of changes are you thinking of making for the characters?
that's awesome!! hitting that big turning point and knowing it works.. do you already have a sense of what parts you’ll tweak in revision or are you waiting to see how it all looks once the draft’s done?
November 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
that's awesome!! hitting that big turning point and knowing it works.. do you already have a sense of what parts you’ll tweak in revision or are you waiting to see how it all looks once the draft’s done?
Ahh that sounds so frustrating! screen issues and a rewrite? You deserve a medal for powering through that!
I’m curious tho what made you decide to keep the mentor alive? did the story just feel better with them still around??
I’m curious tho what made you decide to keep the mentor alive? did the story just feel better with them still around??
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Ahh that sounds so frustrating! screen issues and a rewrite? You deserve a medal for powering through that!
I’m curious tho what made you decide to keep the mentor alive? did the story just feel better with them still around??
I’m curious tho what made you decide to keep the mentor alive? did the story just feel better with them still around??
Haha I can imagine! do you usually pick the era first and build the story around it or let the characters lead you to the right time period?
also, just curious who’s the main character and what’s he like?
also, just curious who’s the main character and what’s he like?
November 7, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Haha I can imagine! do you usually pick the era first and build the story around it or let the characters lead you to the right time period?
also, just curious who’s the main character and what’s he like?
also, just curious who’s the main character and what’s he like?
Ooh I love that combo!! do you lean more toward political intrigue or more adventure-style mysteries in your worlds??
November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Ooh I love that combo!! do you lean more toward political intrigue or more adventure-style mysteries in your worlds??
does he feel any better afterward or just ends up more frustrated once it sinks in?
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
does he feel any better afterward or just ends up more frustrated once it sinks in?
that sounds incredible!! do you already have favorite eras or figures you’re most excited to explore in the next books?
November 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
that sounds incredible!! do you already have favorite eras or figures you’re most excited to explore in the next books?
Oh how’s the rewrite going so far? are you finding the new structure easier to work with or still experimenting a bit?
November 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Oh how’s the rewrite going so far? are you finding the new structure easier to work with or still experimenting a bit?
fair enough! do they share any similar lore or themes?
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
fair enough! do they share any similar lore or themes?
Oh cool concept!! is your MC directly affected by that imbalance or more involved in trying to expose or fight against it?
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Oh cool concept!! is your MC directly affected by that imbalance or more involved in trying to expose or fight against it?
They sound like such a fun mix of personalities! Thane’s story especially has me curious like what’s his backstory? and how do the others look? have you shared anything about the Hellcats’ appearances before? I’d love to see^^
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
They sound like such a fun mix of personalities! Thane’s story especially has me curious like what’s his backstory? and how do the others look? have you shared anything about the Hellcats’ appearances before? I’d love to see^^
oh nice! sounds like a great mix! what kind of characters are they? could you tell me a bit about their personalities or genders? I’m curious how they balance each other^^
November 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
oh nice! sounds like a great mix! what kind of characters are they? could you tell me a bit about their personalities or genders? I’m curious how they balance each other^^
Wow that does sound like a challenge! managing such a big ensemble can be tough btw which character is the main focus of the story?
November 3, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Wow that does sound like a challenge! managing such a big ensemble can be tough btw which character is the main focus of the story?
That’s such a beautiful inspiration!! I love that real history helped shape your story!
will there be parallels to those real events or more symbolic?
will there be parallels to those real events or more symbolic?
November 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
That’s such a beautiful inspiration!! I love that real history helped shape your story!
will there be parallels to those real events or more symbolic?
will there be parallels to those real events or more symbolic?
fair enough! rooting for you! you’ve got this! are you planning to celebrate when you hit 50k or diving straight into edits after?
November 3, 2025 at 10:23 AM
fair enough! rooting for you! you’ve got this! are you planning to celebrate when you hit 50k or diving straight into edits after?