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Hello!

I'm a recent high school graduate from New Brunswick, Canada. So far, I've only written a few poems and short stories for English and Creative Writing class in school (the latter of which was a very rewarding experience), but I've never actually been able to work up the motivation and confidence to tackle something like a whole novel.

I am very interested in writing low Fantasy, typically Gaslamp Fantasy ("Steampunk's magical cousin", to quote TV Tropes), but I always have trouble thinking up non-cliche plots. I've created a lot of OCs and thought up a couple of worlds, but the storyline is where I get stuck. I need a heap of help with this, and I hope I can find that in my time here.

(Also, just to clarify: I got my username from an episode in Minecraft with a friend of mine. My avatar was an Enderman in a suit, and I was on a desperate hunt for boots [or leather to make boots]. I eventually said "My feet are cold... My Ender-feet! I need some Ender-boots for my Ender-feet!" I ended up remembering it.)

Sorry for rambling and all. I look forward to joining the community and talking more with all of you!
 
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Hello, Canada!

I'm quite new here but impressed with the clientele, so far.

I love writing, have published a couple poems, and currently am working on a memoir; that being said, I love fantasy pieces.

Welcome to the top of the class!!!

CajunLady
 

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Welcome! I wish I had the motivation like you after I graduated high school. It took me well into adulthood before I realized that writing was truly my calling. I, like many other writers I know, were just always too scared to write. Fear of not earning a steady income, etc.

Hope you stick with it :)
 

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Welcome. Try reading some books or watching some film or TV from every genre, even those you don't love. It might help you think up of something.
 

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Thanks, guys!

Also, you can call me Erin if you'd like. I didn't mention my name in my post.
 

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Welcome! I'm Canadian, living in Ontario, but both my parents are from New Brunswick. Keep honing your craft. You have entered into the writing forum during a great time. So much to learn from your peers over the Internet. I wish I had that advantage when I graduated high school about... forty years... ago...