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Some nice suggestions here so far as well. Thanks to everyone who's submitted suggestions, or cast their votes (votes in this poll are private, so I can't mention you by names here). I'll be keeping the poll and thread open-ended until I'm finished writing the chapter, so that means, anyone who...

First off, if you haven't already read the prelude and chapter 1 of Aethara: The King's Path then you should definitely check them out here first. Series Page Prelude (Read First Please) Chapter 1 If you have finished reading them, and are desperate to know what happens next, here's an early...

Okay, here's the situation. I'm debating between two (so far) title ideas for Aethara: The King's Path Chapter 2 that I honestly don't actually like. I've thrown the two options, as well as an open-ended one for folks to submit their own ideas. Chapter 2 primarily focuses on the aerial battle...

"Heavy is the Crown" by Linkin Park "The Misty Mountains / The Song of Durin" by Tolkien (poems, re-envisioned as songs by Clamavi de Profundis) And a fairly long list of songs by Kamelot "My Pantheon (Forevermore)" "One more Flag in the Ground" "Opus of the Night" "Stories Unheard" "Under Grey...

Personally, most of my inspiration for the First-Person PoV that I use (Preludes and Interludes) was inspired in part by R.A. Salvatore's use in the Legend of Drizzt series. A brief opening to each story arc told from the perspective of one of the characters. Usually the protagonist. Beyond...

Music is, and has always been, a major inspiration for me, as well as a way to maintain peace of mind. Aethara, for example, was heavily inspired by a couple of songs originally, and has since taken on a life of its own.

Personally, so far I'd rate them at a 0 / 10 at present, but that's partly because of my standards (and that I haven't really written any yet beyond quick draft notes in a notebook - For reference; Mythbound is actually over a couple of years old, and was the last 'action' sequence I wrote). I...

For those interested in checking out the series, click below. Aethara: The King's Path (Series) It's been about a week since the first chapter was released, and a little longer since the Prelude (where the story begins) and there's been a few folks who've read so far. It's been over a month...

Aethara, Chapter 2 is coming along well. I've got a few things planned for this one. 1) An aerial battle with an Elder Dragon. 2) Introducing the next supporting cast member in the running for telling Interlude 1 (Saphina). 3) First Ultimate-Attack Reveal, and it is going to be cinematic as...

Just adding a few words here for anyone who might need to see them. You Matter. and Your Story Matters. To someone. Somewhere. Don't give up on your story, or your dreams as an author. Every little bit matters, and often, you'll never know just how much it does. Even the simplest of stories...

Honestly, as someone writing in the genre, I did completely skip the stupid premise of "Truck-Kun". The Isekai (pulled into another world) premise is just something that I used as part of the setting/multiverse my stories all take place within as a way to say "Cross-Dimensional Travel" is...

There's a few really simple ways. 1) Make the numbers matter for something tangible. (New or improved skills, abilities, spells, etc) 2) The numbers don't matter. Your depiction of them does. Write them however you want, and assign your own meaning to them, with your own scale for powers or...

Both. I meticulously plot, build, and develop the world, story beats, intended consequences, and the characters. Then, I drop a few threads and hooks and let the characters breathe and play in the world. Discovering the "How it happens" is all part of the fun, and almost as enjoyable writing, as...

I noticed earlier that Aethara: The King's Path received its first rating. So this is a little thank-you message for whoever rated it. Thank you. I've got a little surprise for the end of the year, to coincide with Chapter 2's release as a way of showing my thanks for the first rating on the...

I just noticed that Aethara: The King's Path received its first rating today. To whoever rated it, I thank you. I'd do so by name, if I knew who you were, but alas I do not, so this is the best that I can offer in thanks. As a showing of my thanks, I am planning for another special release by...

In the words of Jarlaxle Baenre... "Yes." In other words, I mean however you open your stories/books. Favorite way to write an opening. Be it Prologue, or Chapter 1. Where do you like to begin a story when you're writing it? In essence, all of those could generally be considered "In media res"...

Ultimately that aspect comes down to the execution for the LitRPG mechanics and how they are integrated (as far as whether I prefer JRPG, or Western RPG approaches). Personally, though, I tend toward the mechanics that are integrated more in the background and apply to everyone in the world...

I already asked something like this for the readers, but this one here's for all you authors out there. What are some of your favorite openings to write for your stories? Do you prefer writing In Media Res openings (IE: Starting in the action or in the moment)? Or perhaps something slower, where...

When reading a story, book, or the like, what are some of your favorite styles of openers? In Media Res (In the thick of the action)? Slow Introductions (You wake meet up in the tavern)? Or some other kind of opening? Personally, I tend to favor the 'In Media Res' style of opening, but a...