Hello

[Gex1st]

Hey *waves*

Right, so I may as well get out of the way straight off that I am completely new to this - or forums like this and so if I do something wrong or act like a dork that is my excuse :)

On my own I write poetry and short storys - which usually just end up as plans and character outlines for short stories *rolls eyes*

But, I am atm writing a longer fantasy story with my friend - who would be along to type hi but she is currently sunning herself somewhere hot :D. Anyway, when she gets back we would love to post the beginings of our story to the forum :D

So I just wanted to introduce myself and possibly warn people that we may be leeching of all your superior knowledge and advice on our story.

Okay, I think i've made enough fool of myself. :)

Ciao x

[Bowie20049]

storys, beginings

Okay, I think i've made enough fool of myself. :)

Ciao x

Yes, yes you have

[Iridescence]

Nice to meet you! Welcome to the site! I'm Iri, Queen of Wolves, as you can tell by my avatar. The wolf is staring at you. He will eat you whole. *evil laugh*
Ahem. Sorry. Just remember to watch your grammar, because certain people on this site are allergic to bad grammar--it makes them break out in pimples, rashes, and various bumps full of pus. And those are the mild symptoms. ^^ However, you don't seem too bad. Critique harshly and often, and you should be fine. PM me for crits or help.
Toodles!

[Bowie20049]

Anyway, tell me about your story! It would be very interesting to hear about. Also, start critting others to get some ideas. This place tries to be as original as possible, so you might get some new ideas.

[Iridescence]

Anyway, tell me about your story! It would be very interesting to hear about. Also, start critting others to get some ideas. This place tries to be as original as possible, so you might get some new ideas.

However, if it is about incredibly hot, sparkly vampires or brunette Mary-Sues with no backbone, I will scream and cover my smoldering eyes.

Just kidding. If it's well-written, it ought to be good.

But seriously. No Glitter-Me-Up vampires. :P

[Bowie20049]

Who cares if they like Twilight...it's how they act towards it. If they like Twilight and could write well, then I don't give a damn.

[Iridescence]

Who cares if they like Twilight...it's how they act towards it. If they like Twilight and could write well, then I don't give a damn.

Hence the "If it's well-written, it ought to be good." :P

[Midsummernightsdream]

Welcome. We eat most Twilight lovers, though, but I don't think you are the type... Am I right? Wrong? Well, anyway, welcome o the site and have some fun reading your work ripped to pieces! ^^

[Gex1st]

Haha, no the story is not about sparkly vampires. :)

Although I do like the books I think there are rather alot of stories in that genre.

Saying that, it does have elemental powers in it. :S Don't be afraid to be harsh .. is that to common and crap?

I know this probably sounds weird but my friend would kill me if I murdered a description of our story (she's the one who does most of the writing I'm more of the ideas person), so I'll get her to tlk about that - she'll be back in three days. I could try but it will end up sounding crap and everyone will laugh.

P.S. Sorry about the grammar - I really do suck.

Also, as we are writing it is it okay to ask people for help coming up with character and place names etc or is that really rude?

Thank oo

[Majyk]

Hello, welcome to YWO.

[Iridescence]

Haha, no the story is not about sparkly vampires. :)

Although I do like the books I think there are rather alot of stories in that genre.

Saying that, it does have elemental powers in it. :S Don't be afraid to be harsh .. is that to common and crap?

I know this probably sounds weird but my friend would kill me if I murdered a description of our story (she's the one who does most of the writing I'm more of the ideas person), so I'll get her to tlk about that - she'll be back in three days. I could try but it will end up sounding crap and everyone will laugh.

P.S. Sorry about the grammar - I really do suck.

Also, as we are writing it is it okay to ask people for help coming up with character and place names etc or is that really rude?

Thank oo

No, it's not rude to ask for help about writing. That's why we're here. ^^

Elemental powers are an interesting concept, though used often...however, if you or your friend can make it work, by all means, go for it.

We won't laugh at your work. We'll crit the hell out of it, sure, but it'll be constructive criticism, not "Holy crap this is the worst piece of shit I've ever read" or "OMG dat was so guuud lololololol".

Your grammar will improve as you continue to use this site, so don't worry.

Hope this helps! :D

[Bowie20049]

Haha, no the story is not about sparkly vampires. :)

Although I do like the books I think there are rather alot of stories in that genre.

Saying that, it does have elemental powers in it. :S Don't be afraid to be harsh .. is that to common and crap?

I know this probably sounds weird but my friend would kill me if I murdered a description of our story (she's the one who does most of the writing I'm more of the ideas person), so I'll get her to tlk about that - she'll be back in three days. I could try but it will end up sounding crap and everyone will laugh.

P.S. Sorry about the grammar - I really do suck.

Also, as we are writing it is it okay to ask people for help coming up with character and place names etc or is that really rude?

Thank oo

You can ask for any type of help possible, and we'll provide. Also, I can't say elemental powers are NOT cliche, but then, my own story has them as well. :glare:

[Midsummernightsdream]

I used to write about a lot of elemental powers myself. Help is what this site is for, so ask, ask, ask away!!

[Fiction]

*uses elemental powers (duh duh duh) to welcome new kid*

[miss_smiley]

Dammit! I'm always late to newbie threads... *gives floor smouldering look*

Oh, and the minor symptoms for grammata incorrectus complex are more like severe swelling of the eyes, terrible mood, sarcasm and drooling. Lots of it. It gets all over the keyboard, which causes more grammar issues, and really weak nails, and this slimy film on your fingers, which turns out to be really good for making bombs, and...and I'm rambling.

Welcome, dudette, to the hallowed realms of YWO...where we eat newbies! (A word of advice - use the secret tunnel on the outskirts of the Common Room. They NEVER look there! Well...at least they didn't when I was a newbie...)

xP I kid, I kid.
It's nice to meet you. And thank goodness! Sparkly vampires I can so do without. (Amen. Forever and ever). Along with two-dimensional characters and terrible plots. xP

Now, Mary-Janice Davidson vampires are a different matter. As is a large majority of the Vamp stuff coming out now. But Twilight is death, or at least epic fail.
Sorry. I'm rambling. Again. *distracted by chocolate sitting in close proximity to computer*

Also...I've forgotten what I was going to say. Something about joint books...
Never mind. Must've been unimportant.

Should you ever require my help (unreliable as it is), PM me. I promise I'll get around to it...sooner or later...

Have fun, watch your grammar (I need my eyes a regular size right about now) and I'll catch you around!
Much grinnage!
Miss Smiley ^_*

[Midsummernightsdream]

Gosh Fiction, no womder you have such a prolific cherry tree! :P /spam

[Beanne]

Hey guys! I'm the other half of the writing team.
I'm also usually the one who checks Gex1st's grammer, so sorry about that.

I've been ordered (ahem, asked nicely) to write a quick plot outline for you, so here goes:

Kari, who is an orphan, goes to the house where she was abandoned as a baby. A nun appears in the mirror and pulls her through. She finds herself in a strange land where she is saved from mysterious flying creatures by a man named Gaius. He and his son, Dean, take her in and hide her from the tyrant, who is an air elemental like Kari. D & G are Earth elementals. Kari is spotted by Air people (aka mysterious flying creatures) and Dean's friend is killed. Unfortunately he has to take care of Kari as Gaius has disappeared. They go to find him and meet an old old old lady, who tells Kari a TERRIBLE THING. Kari is captured by Air people.
End of Part One

That is a very basic outline, but does it sound too cliche? (Especially the orphan part)

Oh, and the whole nun thing does actually have a reason behind it, I swear!
Thanks!

PS Twilight = booo!

[Bowie20049]

Congratulations for spoiling it...

[thecollector]

Good evening... *evil laughter* or morning or whatever! :)

My usnername is obviously thecollector, but you can call me by my first name... Will. Everybody does. I respond to Willy, Will, Hyde, Free Willy, etc. etc... It really doesn't matter. I'd interrogate you with many, many questions, but my the bulb in my interrogation lamp is burned out so I'll settle by just saying: Welcome.

[miss_smiley]

Congratulations for spoiling it...

Bowie! Be nice!
I think he means that you kind of spoiled the ending of the book, sweets...which you kind of did.
Never mind.
It does sound a little clichee, but that just means that your writing will have to be super-exceptional. I advise a lot of editing - that means older, or more experienced people, not just your peers, ok?

Good girls. ^_*

(Damn, I love this condescending thing. xP I'm Miss Smiley, btw. Meetcha!)