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Legen
so. recently had a wild hair and thought i would actually look up billy idol, as i am slightly to young to be very aquanted with him. and good grief i wish i was older!! first off i can totally see why spike was compared to him, in so many ways. second, when he was young he was effin hot.
June 03, 2014 08:31pm
so. recently had a wild hair and thought i would actually look up billy idol, as i am slightly to young to be very aquanted with him. and good grief i wish i was older!! first off i can totally see why spike was compared to him, in so many ways. second, when he was young he was effin hot.
June 03, 2014 08:31pm
VampyreLover
Yay! Sweetprincipale just started posting her Sex and Candy story, if you haven't already read it your in for a treat!!!
June 01, 2014 10:20pm
Yay! Sweetprincipale just started posting her Sex and Candy story, if you haven't already read it your in for a treat!!!
June 01, 2014 10:20pm
EffulgentEllie
That's an interesting in idea. It would mean the hell dimension wouldn't be told in order, especially by keeping it related to the current chapter.
June 01, 2014 10:36am
That's an interesting in idea. It would mean the hell dimension wouldn't be told in order, especially by keeping it related to the current chapter.
June 01, 2014 10:36am
Aderyn Du
You could also do short chapter prologues of the time spent in the hell dimension; followed by the normal chapter text. Just be sure to keep the chapter prologues relevant to the main action of each chapter.
June 01, 2014 02:29am
You could also do short chapter prologues of the time spent in the hell dimension; followed by the normal chapter text. Just be sure to keep the chapter prologues relevant to the main action of each chapter.
June 01, 2014 02:29am
EffulgentEllie
Oh geez. I don't know what to do! O.O I really want readers to understand what happened in the hell dimension and thought of basing the entire story on the return home, but am unsure of how to cover such a large time frame. It will be roughly 900+ years. Obviously jumping years would be required.
May 31, 2014 10:32pm
Oh geez. I don't know what to do! O.O I really want readers to understand what happened in the hell dimension and thought of basing the entire story on the return home, but am unsure of how to cover such a large time frame. It will be roughly 900+ years. Obviously jumping years would be required.
May 31, 2014 10:32pm
tempestt
This also allows for a discontinuous narrative. Think Tarantino style. This can be a dangerous approach and you really want to make sure the entirety of the story is tightly plotted, but if done well it can be very gripping. Good luck!!
May 31, 2014 08:30pm
This also allows for a discontinuous narrative. Think Tarantino style. This can be a dangerous approach and you really want to make sure the entirety of the story is tightly plotted, but if done well it can be very gripping. Good luck!!
May 31, 2014 08:30pm
tempestt
Flashbacks are iffy. They can really interrupt the flow of a narrative. If the flashbacks of hell are extensive you can try alternating chapters. Hell dimension one chapter aftermath the next and tag them at the beginning so the reader knows what to expect.
May 31, 2014 08:26pm
Flashbacks are iffy. They can really interrupt the flow of a narrative. If the flashbacks of hell are extensive you can try alternating chapters. Hell dimension one chapter aftermath the next and tag them at the beginning so the reader knows what to expect.
May 31, 2014 08:26pm
EffulgentEllie
Good point. I tough of doing flash backs then writing thE hell dimension bit as a prologue story for people who may be interested. Hm?
May 31, 2014 08:07pm
Good point. I tough of doing flash backs then writing thE hell dimension bit as a prologue story for people who may be interested. Hm?
May 31, 2014 08:07pm
tempestt
I think it depends on the story you want to tell. If its about the experiences of the hell dimension, that should be the concentration, but if the story is the aftermath and how the experiences effect character behavior then perhaps the hell bits should be told in flashbacks or dialogue & action.
May 31, 2014 06:16pm
I think it depends on the story you want to tell. If its about the experiences of the hell dimension, that should be the concentration, but if the story is the aftermath and how the experiences effect character behavior then perhaps the hell bits should be told in flashbacks or dialogue & action.
May 31, 2014 06:16pm
EffulgentEllie
Here's a quick question for anyone willing to answer. If your hashing out a dimension story, where the time spent is over 500 years, how would you go about it. Write the time spent in the dimension as one story then the return as another or with flash backs?
May 31, 2014 06:00pm
Here's a quick question for anyone willing to answer. If your hashing out a dimension story, where the time spent is over 500 years, how would you go about it. Write the time spent in the dimension as one story then the return as another or with flash backs?
May 31, 2014 06:00pm
knightowl
oops not your story moonmoth's (knightowl turns bright red and hides in the corner.)
May 30, 2014 09:41pm
oops not your story moonmoth's (knightowl turns bright red and hides in the corner.)
May 30, 2014 09:41pm
knightowl
I know your sequel got me to read fin amour. I love a happy ending so I'm looking forward to yours.
May 30, 2014 09:38pm
I know your sequel got me to read fin amour. I love a happy ending so I'm looking forward to yours.
May 30, 2014 09:38pm
pfeifferpack
Knightowl....if you want the story of Fin Amour to be continued (with authors permission) in a wonderful way check out the new WIP The Soul Lies Down by the_moonmoth. It will be featured soon but promises a happier sequel while faithful to the original.
May 30, 2014 08:48pm
Knightowl....if you want the story of Fin Amour to be continued (with authors permission) in a wonderful way check out the new WIP The Soul Lies Down by the_moonmoth. It will be featured soon but promises a happier sequel while faithful to the original.
May 30, 2014 08:48pm
sweetprincipale
Iambean, Midnight4SPike, Juggler, and Stuffandnonsense- aww! I will try to get my stuff together and edit the Sex and Candy Quartet (did you know there were 4 pieces, not three?) and get it on here. Thanks for the love, guys!
May 30, 2014 07:54pm
Iambean, Midnight4SPike, Juggler, and Stuffandnonsense- aww! I will try to get my stuff together and edit the Sex and Candy Quartet (did you know there were 4 pieces, not three?) and get it on here. Thanks for the love, guys!
May 30, 2014 07:54pm
knightowl
Just read fin amour. If you like happy ending do not read, on the other hand if you want a good cry go for it. I was crying like a little baby.
May 30, 2014 07:41pm
Just read fin amour. If you like happy ending do not read, on the other hand if you want a good cry go for it. I was crying like a little baby.
May 30, 2014 07:41pm
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Hello tag! I don't jump on here often but I do still hang out a tiny bit. Glad you're all showing Susan the love. We would be a mess without her!
May 30, 2014 08:19am
Hello tag! I don't jump on here often but I do still hang out a tiny bit. Glad you're all showing Susan the love. We would be a mess without her!
May 30, 2014 08:19am
SoaringClaws
All kinds of love to you all! EF is awesome because of its wonderful staff and community.
May 29, 2014 05:23pm
All kinds of love to you all! EF is awesome because of its wonderful staff and community.
May 29, 2014 05:23pm
juggler
Thanks so much Susan, the changes look good. You here at EF are much appreciated, thank you to all the administrators !
May 29, 2014 05:02pm
Thanks so much Susan, the changes look good. You here at EF are much appreciated, thank you to all the administrators !
May 29, 2014 05:02pm
EffulgentEllie
Here, here!! Yay for Susan, the Administrators, and Elysian Fields!
May 29, 2014 05:01pm
Here, here!! Yay for Susan, the Administrators, and Elysian Fields!
May 29, 2014 05:01pm
Behind Blue Eyes
And let's not forget ALL OF THE ADMINISTRATORS for keeping this site running! Thank you!
May 29, 2014 04:36pm
And let's not forget ALL OF THE ADMINISTRATORS for keeping this site running! Thank you!
May 29, 2014 04:36pm
Susan
I've made some changes to the Challenges section based on feedback I got here in the shoutbox. Details below in the site news.
May 29, 2014 03:26pm
I've made some changes to the Challenges section based on feedback I got here in the shoutbox. Details below in the site news.
May 29, 2014 03:26pm
Susan
2-3 months was just a guess. I'm open to whatever timeline seems fair. I have no ides what other sites use, so if you have suggestions, let me know.
May 28, 2014 11:27pm
2-3 months was just a guess. I'm open to whatever timeline seems fair. I have no ides what other sites use, so if you have suggestions, let me know.
May 28, 2014 11:27pm