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Writing Group / The Emissary: Prologue and Chapter One
« on: November 12, 2007, 05:44:42 AM »
Thanks for those who read it.
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"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Writing Group / Can someone post a chapter on here?
« on: September 13, 2007, 02:58:45 PM »
Or is this just for discussions? I'm working on my 4th draft of my manuscript, and would like fresh eyes to look at my first chapter.
Or should I send it to people who are interested privately?
It's pretty short, just a little over 1K.
Thanks.
--Kristal
Or should I send it to people who are interested privately?
It's pretty short, just a little over 1K.
Thanks.
--Kristal
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Brandon Sanderson / Query letter question
« on: August 31, 2007, 04:38:04 PM »
Brandon,
I know you have better things to do besides humor aspiring authors, but I'd thought I'd ask anyway.
From what I understand, you didn't write a query letter to get your agent? I'm in the last stages of finishing my book (probably in the next couple of months), and every time I sit down to work on a query, I feel completely overwhelmed.
How does one write a nice, concise query when their plot is so entwined. And if I break it down to really simple, all I am left with is something very generic sounding. The uniqueness of my novel is more based on the power system I use. If I skin it down to the bare bones it is just another hero trying to defeat a powerful and evil king.
(yawn)
But it IS a unique story. I just can't figure out how to get it in a paragraph or two.
I'd love to see your query, if you ever wrote one. In many respects I feel our writing is similar (except you are much more experienced and god-like compared to me right now
)
Thanks for you time...whenever you get some. No rush. I know you are working on your book tour stuff right now.
I'm looking forward to reading Mistborn 2. I have your other two books already, and you have become both mine and my husband's new favorite author.
--Kristal
I know you have better things to do besides humor aspiring authors, but I'd thought I'd ask anyway.
From what I understand, you didn't write a query letter to get your agent? I'm in the last stages of finishing my book (probably in the next couple of months), and every time I sit down to work on a query, I feel completely overwhelmed.
How does one write a nice, concise query when their plot is so entwined. And if I break it down to really simple, all I am left with is something very generic sounding. The uniqueness of my novel is more based on the power system I use. If I skin it down to the bare bones it is just another hero trying to defeat a powerful and evil king.
(yawn)
But it IS a unique story. I just can't figure out how to get it in a paragraph or two.
I'd love to see your query, if you ever wrote one. In many respects I feel our writing is similar (except you are much more experienced and god-like compared to me right now
)Thanks for you time...whenever you get some. No rush. I know you are working on your book tour stuff right now.
I'm looking forward to reading Mistborn 2. I have your other two books already, and you have become both mine and my husband's new favorite author.
--Kristal
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