do we dare exposure
must we lurk in the shadows
of ever changing cultural norms
the genuine self always knows
no matter what lies we spray on
for others to see and believe
we can never truly hide
we can only seek...
In a village nestled among ancient woods, where whispers of forgotten sorrows lingered in the wind, a dark tale took root—the legend of the Manowick.
Long ago, during a time of despair and affliction, a dreadful plague swept through the land, claiming countless lives and leaving behind anguished souls.
Legend had it that the pit where the afflicted were buried became a breeding ground for vengeful spirits, merging into a grotesque entity known as the Manowick. Born from the twisted remnants of once-forgotten souls, it sought to unleash its wrath upon the living by poisoning their precious water.
As the Manowick haunted the village, its wicked presence weighed heavily on the hearts of the villagers. Desperation consumed them, and they turned to a renowned sorcerer, known for his mastery over the supernatural, seeking aid in their plight.
With ancient texts and forbidden rituals, the sorcerer delved deep into the secrets of the Manowick. He discovered that the creature's spell could be broken, but the price for liberation was grave indeed. It demanded the sacrifice of a firstborn—the innocent life to free the tormented.
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#WritingCommunity - do you keep visuals on hand for story locations? For example, one of the primary locations for my latest story is a Victorian farmhouse. I scoured some real estate sites until I found one that fit the image in my head. Now I can reference the last sale photos for details about the rooms (or riff on them if my needs differ). It ends up requiring a lot of research, because you have to associate names with textile patterns, furniture, etc. but it’s a great starting point.
Quote from article: By this point, I know many writers who juggle writing alongside other jobs, other responsibilities—other dreams, even, which is perhaps why the “hobby versus job” binary felt stiff to me. Writing shouldn’t be so unstable that one needs another job to support it. But having another job doesn’t diminish the work of writing, either.
IMO, it's not worth making a #conlang for a high #fantasy novel unless you really enjoy conlanging. Takes a lot of time, requires a lot of specialized knowledge in grammar and phonology (preferably you're already into language learning), and can easily distract you from the story itself.
So, my author copies arrived today and 80% were already damaged when I took them out of the box. And I somehow managed to scratch the cornea in my right eye two days ago and am now on prescription eye drops and lots of Advil for the next week. And the electrical work I need to get done in the new place is going to cost more than I had expected.
But.
My kitty sat in my lap and purred for about 15 minutes straight, so that was nice.
She is back in her fuzzy bed in the cat-cave under my desk now, though.
The other day, I posted a poll about styling the noun "worldbuilding." My thanks to the 25 people who participated. Here are the results:
60% of responders, like me, prefer "worldbuilding."
24% prefer "world-building."
16% prefer "world building."
I suspect "worldbuilding" is most common among the general #WritingCommunity, RPG game masters, and other storytellers. Wikipedia uses this variation, too. (1/2)