Recent content by Kyle8414

That's a difficult choice. If I had to say which cover suited the title, I think you acknowledged yourself the second fits it nicely. Personally though, I would be drawn in by the first one more. It just asks questios. As a side note, can I just say I love the name. That, above anything...

Hey everyone, Thanks so much for all the replies. Gives me a lot to think about. The portion of my story I was referring to has a character using a sort of concoction that causes lucid dreaming. In the world at large around him there's a sort of fading-older-magic vs. Newer scientific methods...

P.S. wasn't sure was this worldbuilding or writing tips. It kinda falls under both in my eyes.

Hey everyone :) I was just curious to hear people's views on the use of prophecies/sage old wizards/knowledgeable side-kicks in their fiction. I notice that even the best writers seem to employ one method to deal out a bit of information/worldbuilding here and there. Do you try to avoid these...

Hmm. Good question. I always find the future tense a little jarring in any case. It always puts a hammer to the 4th wall in my mind, like it just screams "this was written by someone". I have seen quite a few short stories (mostly literary pieces) that opt to establish it's the future and then...

Thanks so much everyone :)

I would say I write what I love first, think about the market after. I know people say to "write for the reader", but it isn't hard to spot someone following a trend over their heart. The pattern re-surfaces wherever I write. I know it would make more sense to blog about fashion or celebrity...

A lot of recent YA uses first person. Perhaps to help the reader identify? Maybe it reads easier? Personally I think third person limited is perfect for stories with conspiracy, many characters or a slow-building narrative. I think first person is ideal for shorter books where it is used to...

Would only be too happy to share, Ireth. Excited to see all the fantastic work there!

Hi everyone, I recently stumbled across the forum while googling all things fantasy. After watching from a safe distance for some time, I decided to join in the fun. I'm Kyle, a 23-year old pharmacy graduate living in Cork, Ireland. I've been reading fantasy all my life and have...