Recent content by Ginger Wizard

Hi Azza, Welcome to the Scribes

Howdy Gwynneth. I have only recently joined too and can honestly say it is an extremely helpful and friendly forum. Welcome to the scribes :)

That is a really good site DH, thanks. I typed in goatee and it says the word originates from around 1820's. I can see myself dissecting words aplenty with this :)

Evening all I have a question about modern day language use in a fantasy book. My book is going to be set in an 18th century fantasy world (think early muskets & swords). However, I find when I'm writing I make references to things by using modern day terminology. An example is when...

Thanks for all your input, some very good points raised. I know in my heart it is upto the author to explain throughout the story the various histories and back story. I'm going start with chapter 1 and see what path it leads me down.

Thanks for fixing the typo BD, hopefully no one saw the mistake. D'oh I mentioned it in my second post :) Thank you for the warm welcome everyone

Gingers checklist for writing a novel: - Find idea's in your head.....they're in there somewhere, ah yes there you are. Check. Join a helpful and insightful forum. Check. Start writing your book. Erm, no check........ Hi everyone. My first actual thread, exciting eh! Anyway, I have...

My first post on a writing forum and just after clicking the post button, noticed I had forgot to put a space between 'lurking' and 'in'. Nice start Ginger :)

Hiding in the shadows, drawing inspiration from some delightful comments throughout the forum, I have now decided to step into the light. Join up, make a statement and move with the times. Hello to the scribes. Where to begin............