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Forum: The Books 08-23-2002, 11:51 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
1420! Welcome JFB! |_| on me! (to keep you going) I...

Welcome JFB! |_| on me! (to keep you going) I would only be too happy to help with your writers block, its a nightmare but once its over you'll find that you write better than ever.
Have you ever...
Forum: The Books 08-16-2002, 12:53 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Hmm, characters eh? Well, all in all they are...

Hmm, characters eh? Well, all in all they are based on my friends or other people I know. I don't know if this is wise, as it does cuase problems when it comes to killing them off, and I won't be...
Forum: The Books 08-13-2002, 12:14 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I am working on two stories, and have ideas for...

I am working on two stories, and have ideas for at least another 5 written down. I find that once I have created a world and possibly a history, all sorts of scenarios pop up and there is potential...
Forum: The Books 08-12-2002, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I am now very glad that I did not type up my...

I am now very glad that I did not type up my story without a written copy - someone has selectively gone through my computer deleting all my coursework and my story. If I had not written all my...
Forum: The Books 08-02-2002, 02:10 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I'm pretty sure some people have misread you...

I'm pretty sure some people have misread you there coz people have started taking about languages, and I'm sure that says worlds. Anyway, yes, I love creating worlds for the sake of it. It is...
Forum: The Books 08-01-2002, 02:34 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I always write it down using pen (actually mainly...

I always write it down using pen (actually mainly pencil coz its faster and you don't need to keep stopping to refill the ink), This is for the simple reason that if I spent all the time I spend...
Forum: The Books 08-01-2002, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I was just wondering, do you write your story up...

I was just wondering, do you write your story up straight onto the computer, or do you do several drafts on paper and then type it up? Which ever way you do it, is there a particular reason why you...
Forum: The Books 08-01-2002, 12:04 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Yep, good idea NN10. I think I will go up north...

Yep, good idea NN10. I think I will go up north for my hols, not south to the sun!
Forum: The Books 08-01-2002, 11:56 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I haven't read all the up to date stuff yet so i...

I haven't read all the up to date stuff yet so i might be repeating what has already been said, but when considering writer's block take a look outside. It might seem stupid but I have just signed...
Forum: The Books 07-29-2002, 02:48 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I'm really glad I'm not alone with my perceptions...

I'm really glad I'm not alone with my perceptions of the world around me changing. I've seen things so much differently - in two ways - the way LMP suggested, but also I see everything as potential...
Forum: The Books 07-21-2002, 08:51 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Wow, Nazgul, that is exactly what I meant, though...

Wow, Nazgul, that is exactly what I meant, though I don't think I explained it very well! I can't wait to read your work, from what you just said it sounds great!
Forum: The Books 07-21-2002, 08:41 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Oh,oh! I have another question! Have you...

Oh,oh! I have another question!

Have you found, since you started writing that you percieve things differenlty - for example, when gazing absently out of the window, do you see a motorway and a...
Forum: The Books 07-21-2002, 08:31 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Personally I avoid it whenever possible, mainly...

Personally I avoid it whenever possible, mainly becuase I want everything in my story to be my own, not anyone elses, and also I don't want to be accused of copying, when that is what I fight so hard...
Forum: The Books 07-08-2002, 02:25 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Lol LMP! Yes, well, at the moment its the only...

Lol LMP! Yes, well, at the moment its the only thing I can control in my life - there are a lot of changes happening - moving house, moving to college, exams instead of lessons, lots of new stuff...
Forum: The Books 07-08-2002, 12:40 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Ah, love.... I only allow my characters to...

Ah, love....

I only allow my characters to form deep friendships but I don't let then become too involved with each other or they will be distracted from their tasks. Also, as someone said - I...
Forum: The Books 07-05-2002, 02:40 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril In order to make it realistic I think it is...

In order to make it realistic I think it is important for there to be some sort of religion or cult following, it is natural for humans for seek something to explain things, and important that they...
Forum: The Books 07-05-2002, 12:40 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril In an effort not to offend very strictly...

In an effort not to offend very strictly religious people who may read my work I have left out mentions of Gods etc. where they are not needed and blessings, oaths and curses are said in the name of...
Forum: The Books 06-30-2002, 02:44 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril My story?! Wow, that would be telling! How much...

My story?! Wow, that would be telling! How much do you want to know? Oh well, I suppose I can tell you the base of my story, as long as you promise not to tell...shhh!

It is set in a world where...
Forum: The Books 06-30-2002, 01:00 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril I use my fictional world to escape too. Its...

I use my fictional world to escape too. Its currently only the size of Europe. Part of my motivation to make my world as real as possible is so I can escape and feel like I really have left this...
Forum: The Books 06-30-2002, 10:21 AM
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Views: 137,028
Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Nimiriel, welcome! I am glad you have been able...

Nimiriel, welcome! I am glad you have been able to overcome the problems you have faced.

Nazgul#10 - wow! That is exactly how I feel about my world!

Lila, thanks for the link!

[ June 30,...
Forum: The Books 06-30-2002, 09:03 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Ok smilies/smile.gif I was just wondering if...

Ok smilies/smile.gif I was just wondering if something that happened on another board was happening here - I posted, and I could see it, but no one else could. It was quite funny - I thought I was...
Forum: The Books 06-29-2002, 05:22 AM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Wow I feel ignored! :P Wow, strong feelings...

Wow I feel ignored! :P

Wow, strong feelings Nazgul - quick - write something down - anger helps!
Forum: The Books 06-28-2002, 01:23 PM
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Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Did someone mention themes? Ok, here are the...

Did someone mention themes?

Ok, here are the themes or issues I have used already, or have planned to use.

*Who I am - sense of person
*Ancient spirits/earth energies/powers
*Light against...
Forum: The Books 06-28-2002, 12:50 PM
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Views: 137,028
Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Welcome Celestial! I have a whole load of...

Welcome Celestial!
I have a whole load of stuff to post here...hang on while I go and get it...
Forum: The Books 06-20-2002, 02:29 PM
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Views: 137,028
Posted By Starbreeze
Silmaril Yeah, me too. For my exams - becuase I had to...

Yeah, me too. For my exams - becuase I had to revise, I had to stop writing for a while, now I try and pick it up and I find I don't know where I am. Its like in a video when you go out to get a...
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