tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post8850916926516963283..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: Insecure Writers Support Group - Writing outside of your comfort zone...can you help me write FANTASY?Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-89750288010221204492013-01-05T08:48:38.289+10:002013-01-05T08:48:38.289+10:00I clean canvas on which to create...I clean canvas on which to create...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-23153812907625198872013-01-05T08:47:58.220+10:002013-01-05T08:47:58.220+10:00Great advice Misha! I hope I do come up with somet...Great advice Misha! I hope I do come up with something amazing!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-57998682469732781142013-01-05T04:58:10.581+10:002013-01-05T04:58:10.581+10:00I'm a multi-genre writer, and my advice is thi...I'm a multi-genre writer, and my advice is this. Don't think about it as a fantasy as such. <br /><br />Think about it as a story. It's not really a different process to writing a historical. With historicals you build worlds based on research. With fantasy, you build based on what you see and feel through your characters' eyes. <br /><br />But write a good story set in a fantasy world, without worrying about what other writers have done. If you do that, you might come up with something amazing, instead of something recycled. :-)Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-77714266974299244602013-01-04T23:43:19.924+10:002013-01-04T23:43:19.924+10:00Fantasy encompasses so much. The sky really is the...Fantasy encompasses so much. The sky really is the limit, because in addition to the traditional fantasy elements, you have paranormal creatures and worlds, too.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-52957989056670272632013-01-04T22:14:49.145+10:002013-01-04T22:14:49.145+10:00Thanks Hilary!Thanks Hilary!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-57159877759136830962013-01-04T22:05:21.026+10:002013-01-04T22:05:21.026+10:00Hi Denise .. loads of support here - that's gr...Hi Denise .. loads of support here - that's great.<br /><br />Spirited Princess and commoner ... wandering amongst the forest glens, with the sunlight streaming through ... spying some nasties lurking on the city limits ... might open a door or two ... <br /><br />Have fun with it all and I look forward to reading the group-write ..<br /><br />Happy New Year - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-72322959791433334962013-01-04T10:56:36.561+10:002013-01-04T10:56:36.561+10:00You're welcome! Yeah I like that one too, fee...You're welcome! Yeah I like that one too, feel free to use it. :)kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-74982288839157719262013-01-04T10:12:27.529+10:002013-01-04T10:12:27.529+10:00Thanks for the name help. I like Cha'run!Thanks for the name help. I like Cha'run!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-63577334886072799482013-01-04T10:11:49.879+10:002013-01-04T10:11:49.879+10:00Thanks for coming by Elsie! Glad your IWSG foray w...Thanks for coming by Elsie! Glad your IWSG foray was so good. It's a great time to get around to like-minded peeps.<br />You're right with the personality of my Princess. Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-18285130158104047162013-01-04T10:10:25.217+10:002013-01-04T10:10:25.217+10:00Glad to know a group project can work. Thanks for ...Glad to know a group project can work. Thanks for coming by.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-72799723106579661102013-01-04T10:09:31.293+10:002013-01-04T10:09:31.293+10:00Thank you for coming by VR. I love your look too. ...Thank you for coming by VR. I love your look too. Now I'm wondering why feisty is not the thing...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-61966579378543849972013-01-04T09:23:20.093+10:002013-01-04T09:23:20.093+10:00Thanks for visiting Donna!Thanks for visiting Donna!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-85201240205531992782013-01-04T09:22:45.221+10:002013-01-04T09:22:45.221+10:00This is solid advice from someone with experience....This is solid advice from someone with experience. Thank you Luanne. I thought it an appropriate question for IWSG.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-51903611995389645822013-01-04T09:21:20.330+10:002013-01-04T09:21:20.330+10:00You're right, Golden. Of course my Princess wi...You're right, Golden. Of course my Princess will be romantically involved with her commoner.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-84363773045808111812013-01-04T09:10:38.556+10:002013-01-04T09:10:38.556+10:00I think it is a lot like other genres; as long as ...I think it is a lot like other genres; as long as the characters are strong, then the other elements of a good Fantasy story will build themselves around that. And there are plenty of Fantasy books with strong romantic elements.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-75826425173603375962013-01-04T08:20:19.234+10:002013-01-04T08:20:19.234+10:00That's certainly a different sort of IWSG ques...That's certainly a different sort of IWSG question. How to write fantasy. <br /><br />I've written adult crime/thriller, MG fantasy, YA adventure, MG historical fantasy, and now adult speculative fiction about a post-apocalyptic future. Obviously I think it's important for writers to try out different genres to really find where their voice is best suited. :)<br /><br />Don't really have any advice on writing fantasy other than to make it as real as you can -- the characters, the dialogue, the magic, the dragons, the elves, whatever. They are real if you're writing about them. Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-69048809832948173582013-01-04T07:07:16.738+10:002013-01-04T07:07:16.738+10:00I wish I could direct you in your fantasy writing,...I wish I could direct you in your fantasy writing, however I don't write it. Someday I hope I could try my hand at it. Lots of wonderful advice on here.Donna Shieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607270459657152401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-4775225463496025922013-01-04T00:14:17.219+10:002013-01-04T00:14:17.219+10:00Oh, it's lovely over here! Great look, Denise....Oh, it's lovely over here! Great look, Denise. <br /><br />I don't read a lot of fantasy these days, so I can't contribute much other than to say fantasy is one the more "open" genres. If the story is solid, apply talent and shake. I'm a big character arc girl so I'd prefer to see the wimp evolve into a mature intelligent heroine. Spirited and willful = feisty, and IMHO, feisty heroines are a boring cliche across ALL genres—although I still like them in Disney movies. :)<br /><br />Wishing you a bright, shining, and very successful 2013!<br />VR Barkowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927993233682731113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-73147339715531555582013-01-03T23:56:41.767+10:002013-01-03T23:56:41.767+10:00Oh, do make her a spunky princess and not a wimp, ...Oh, do make her a spunky princess and not a wimp, please! I worked on a fantasy group project for my town's newspaper this year and we somehow managed to make it work. Just follow the "rules of magic" and stay in the fantasy that has been created and you'll do fine. I agree with the comments about a strong character making it work. Give that princess a brain, some magic and a challenge and she'll do fine :)Shell Flowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08127004188099765270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-69244840924223398542013-01-03T22:42:34.255+10:002013-01-03T22:42:34.255+10:00Like Donna, I look up names from different nationa...Like Donna, I look up names from different nationalities to get ideas, but often times I'll mix and match to get the sound I want. You can add double letters or apostrophes to make the names look more exotic like: Taryyn or Cha'run.<br /><br />I love the fantasy genre because you can just let your imagination run wild. <br /><br />Your idea of a strong princess sounds great, just don't worry too much about the "typical fantasy princess". Just make her real, with real problems then add a sprinkle of magic that maybe even she doesn't know she has. kjmckendryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534751311630921447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-38341469964497629882013-01-03T20:49:56.163+10:002013-01-03T20:49:56.163+10:00Hi Denise and thank you for welcoming me to the IW...Hi Denise and thank you for welcoming me to the IWSG yesterday - wow! What a great group of people I encountered!<br /><br />I happen to enjoy a fantasy novel from time to time. The Dark Elf series being my favorite and my favorite type of woman is one who can hold her own out on the battlefield (if there is one) but can still be a lady at the dining hall table. Kind of like we women now, huh?<br /><br />Best of luck!!Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-11407305457853143752013-01-03T14:06:06.791+10:002013-01-03T14:06:06.791+10:00Happy New Year to you too Ann, and thanks for the ...Happy New Year to you too Ann, and thanks for the comments re my new look!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-53813070284064967342013-01-03T13:53:16.494+10:002013-01-03T13:53:16.494+10:00Hi, Sis. Came over to see what you're doing. Y...Hi, Sis. Came over to see what you're doing. You are so full of energy and ideas. I, too, love the masthead. I think this one is now really you, the romantic writer. Good luck with the fantasy. That's not my genre, but I know you can do it, and do it well. Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-39802446600504777772013-01-03T13:27:48.864+10:002013-01-03T13:27:48.864+10:00Thank you Ciara. Good advice. You are quite the ex...Thank you Ciara. Good advice. You are quite the expert!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-77376770488265360882013-01-03T13:27:07.995+10:002013-01-03T13:27:07.995+10:00We'll see how the collaboration goes. Meanwhil...We'll see how the collaboration goes. Meanwhile it is lovely to see you here again!! Happy New Year!!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.com