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 Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:40 pm
I used to write a lot when I was younger. I started writing, at the age of 10, children's short stories based on a group of stuffed animals I have (and still do). By the time I was 18, I had written just about 15 of them. They were featured every Wednesday when I used to volunteer, when I was 16, at a day care center provided by Easter Seals. I used to bring up the stuffed animal characters and have them act out the story I was reading.
I was going to go to college to become an author, but I never made it. I tried a home writing course, that didn't work out. By the time I reached my 20's, when a lot was happening to me medically, plus other things that were going on, I stopped writing the stories, and felt that I wouldn't be able to find a publisher.
I started writing poetry when I was 14, shortly after my grandmother's death. Most of it dealt with the loneliness and depression I felt (and still do feel). I did write some fantasy poetry though, which I had made into poetry booklets for people as gifts.
I had tried in recent years to write other stories, even about my main role playing character (who my avatar's based on), but the stories are incomplete. I just write the occasional poem, nowadays.
The authors who inspired me to become an author were Beatrix Potter of the Peter Rabbit Books, and Stephen Cosgrove and Robin James of the Serendipity books.
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Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 7:40 pm
Well here's one of the stories I have written. Please let me know what you thin of it ^_^ It was something I have written some time ago (last year actually) Quote: The End of Argus Argus stared out the window of his sky carriage, watching the many things below rushed by him. His carriage floated through the air by magical means. Argus was 47 years old; he was about six feet tall, and a member of a secret government agency. He was an excellent spell caster, though not the best. He was able to control multiple elements such as wind, fire, earth, and water and was able to summon many different beasts such as dragons and griffons to control and for protection. It was not long ago, only a few days ago in fact, that he was going to die in six months. Before he had found out, he had grown utterly ill and his friends and family got worried. They took him to the doctor and did some examinations through spell casting. When the results came back, the doctors had told them that Argus had caught some unknown disease that was deadly. They originally said that he had four months left. The many doctors tried multiple spells and potions, but none of them were able to remove this deadly disease: although, they told him his life has been extended by another 2 months. Argus wanted to do so many things, but he had never suspected that he’s going to die within a few months. In order to die peacefully, He needed to do the things he wanted to do the most. When the carriage landed by his house, he went inside and wrote down a list of things he wanted to do the most. He had written each one in the order he wanted them in, as well as an estimate of how long each task would take. When he was done, he folded the list and slipped it in his pocket. He decided to find the deed to his house and give it to his oldest son, Joey. Joey was 25 years of age, very handsome and skilled in magic, and got married two years ago to a woman named Serenity. With Joey and Serenity’s help, Argus was able to find the deed and gave it to Joey. Joey insisted in not accepting it, but Argus insisted otherwise and Joey generously accepted the gift. Once that was done, Argus went to the headquarters of the secret government agency he was in. After proving who he was by allowing the guards to examine him closely, he went to his boss. He explained to him about the deadly disease he had caught and that he has nine months left. After quitting, he went to go do all the other things he wanted to do the most. Five and a half months had passed and Argus lay on his bed, watching the blue jays fly by outside his window. His friends and family had come to visit him where they would exchange pleasantries and tell each other many stories. Days more had passed and Argus’s heart gave out. His eyes slowly closed, but his smile, ever so cheerful, had never dimmed. He had done the last thing on his list; which was to die happily and peacefully.
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Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:58 pm
Ah, I too am a writer. I am currently writing a book, currently on the...Fourth to sixth chapter I believe. Can't really remember since its been a long while since I've written in it... I don't quite know what to do with it though, as in whether to put it in a forum or something.
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:13 pm
You cuold share your story if you want, I haven't really checked out this section of the guild in a while, but writing here must be welcome! Keep writing though, it's a wonderful thing!
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Kira-fightingdreamer Crew
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 1:58 pm
My story is longer then it appears to be, though i shall put the first chapter here atleast. Here it goes.
Chapter One: Soulmate?!
Night dawned, three mythical beings fought demons that lived near by. The youngest of the three brothers, doing the most damage, began running into teh den. "You two handle these guys, I'm going in!" His voice calm and caring. "Touken! No! Your-"
It was already to late, Touken was already in the demon den. "Could you tell him Kenpaku?" A deep convincing voice said. "No he was already to far in, you think he knows, Shenru?" Kenpaku asked almost laughing. "Yeah right! Funny!" Shenru laughed as he finished off the rest of the demons.
Touken killed all demons and creates that got in his way. His silver eyes glowing through the dark. His sythe, which he called Lunar, covored and dripping blood. As he killed the leader of the den he heard someone scream. Thinking -what was that!- he thought as he ran toward the scream.
"Took you long enough!" A voice sounded, it seemed familiar yet unknown to him. Looking he saw it came from a girl trapped in a cage. "I didn't plan for him to take this long" she whispered to herself. "Huh, plan what?" he looked at her suspiciously. "Ooh nothing.." she giggled. "Riiight...ANYWAY" Touken turned to the cage and muttered "Chain break" as it broke down. The girl screamed as she ducked.
"Are you trying to kill me!?" She screamed at him. "Talk about greatful. Come on." he offered his hand. stepping forward she tripped falling into his arms. "Careful..." Picking her up he walked out of the den.
"He is taking a long time, you think he found her?" Kenpaku asked with a smirk on his face. "Yup, look" Shenru pointed as Touken came out carrying the girl on his back.
"So, Touken, you found her" Shenru said with a smirk. "Yeah, but she fell asleep before i got her name." Touken whispered with a sigh. "Heh, lets go report to the elder." Kenpaku said, seeing as Shenru had already headed off to the house.
End of chapter 1.
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:45 pm
You seem to have a very interesting idea going on here, and I'm really quite curious to it, but reading the first chapter alone got me confused. @_@ If that is the entire first chapter, I give a small bit of advice to slow it down, the entire piece seemed, a bit rushed, and a first chapter sort of needs to introduce the story, usually..
Ah.. reading it a second time through, it makes more sense but still, I suggest you slow it down. Some of the parts where people are talking, it isnt' very clear who is talking, eh... I'm probably not making much sense myself. Though, I am curious to the rest of this story.
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:44 am
Erm, thanks, though it was rushed I apologize for the talking part. I realize it isn't to clear. heheh. sweatdrop xp You needn't worry. You made perfect sense.
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:41 pm
XKightX Erm, thanks, though it was rushed I apologize for the talking part. I realize it isn't to clear. heheh. sweatdrop xp You needn't worry. You made perfect sense. Okay. confused I really didn't want to offend you or anything because, the story itself sounds sooo interesting. 3nodding
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Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 10:57 pm
Yes alright. Though it wasn't offending to me. I am just not used to being criticized, which is why I posted the first chapter only.
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Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 1:37 pm
Criticism, when given in the nicer ways, can be very helpful!!
I recommend that after you work on your piece a bit more, maybe you post it again, along with a couple other chapters...? smile
Only if you want, of course ^^
But maybe by then we'll have more than just you and me popping in and out of this thread, and will have a couple more eyes to read over your work!
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Kira-fightingdreamer Crew
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:00 pm
True, but must i work on chapter 1? If I do that I will have to rewrite the entire book. I've come pretty far in the story you could say.
Also true, we need more people in the forums again don't we.
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Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 6:59 pm
We do need more people here. *pout* At least you come and post here to help ease my boredom. heart
And, it is always your choice to work on your writing or not! Always! I don't think though, that you'd have to rewrite the entire book? Just being sneaky and working in who-said-what kind of stuff would work for now because by all means, if you're still going head strong with this story, do continue! biggrin
Just that.. I guess we could call it a.. mini editing process? Might help you catch points in your writing that you might want to adjust or other such things. Oh dear.. I hope this is making sense again, I'm rambling. ^^
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Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 11:22 pm
Yes well, at least I am useful for something right?
Ah well, maybe I can call this a rough draft, then write a real one.
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Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:59 am
Yes, yes~
And calling it a rough draft sounds good! How long have you been working on this piece, just curious?
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Posted: Thu Aug 20, 2009 5:31 pm
I would say..3 maybe four..Three and a half years or so?
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