Hello fellow Writers!

BreMiche · Jul 5, 2014

This is my first time using a big forum as a way to connect with fellow writers and I love how simple it seems. A little bit about myself:

I've been writing since I was seven and it is my biggest passion. I also draw illustrations and read tons of books, so art is something I gravitate towards. Right now I'm working on a fantasy series with the first going through revising and editing. More on that in the future.

But enough about me. Here's a random question for you all: What's your favorite genre of writing and why? I look forward to meeting you guys!

regdog · Jul 5, 2014

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thehairymob · Jul 5, 2014

alleycat · Jul 5, 2014

Welcome.

Atalanta · Jul 5, 2014

BreMiche said:
Here's a random question for you all: What's your favorite genre of writing and why? I look forward to meeting you guys!

Hello and

My favorite genre is fantasy. It lets me create worlds where life isn't random and horrible; where meaning and closure and peace have a place, even if they follow close on the heels of pain and disappointment. Also, zombies.

Hope you enjoy the forums!

Semi_Sweet · Jul 5, 2014

Hi! Welcome

my favourite is adventure, probably because I'm an introvert and very reserved in life in general, so I feel like this allows me to escape in a way

Jorshington · Jul 5, 2014

Welcome.

Tom Johnson · Jul 5, 2014

Welcome to The Water Cooler. I like to write action and adventure, a little science fiction, western, mystery, and whatever mood I'm in. But certainly something with action and adventure. And I'm always looking for illustrations (g). Visit my Blog sometimes.

AllenC · Jul 5, 2014

Welcom

BreMiche · Jul 5, 2014

Atalanta said:
Hello and

My favorite genre is fantasy. It lets me create worlds where life isn't random and horrible; where meaning and closure and peace have a place, even if they follow close on the heels of pain and disappointment. Also, zombies.

Hope you enjoy the forums!

Mine too, and reality can be found in fantasy in meaningful ways.

BreMiche · Jul 5, 2014

Tom Johnson said:
Welcome to The Water Cooler. I like to write action and adventure, a little science fiction, western, mystery, and whatever mood I'm in. But certainly something with action and adventure. And I'm always looking for illustrations (g). Visit my Blog sometimes.

Really digging the artwork of the superheroes. Never read pulp fiction but I'm always up for something new.

Andros · Jul 6, 2014

I'm new around here as well, but it already seems like a great place.

My favorite genre to read is horror, but I haven't settled on a favorite genre to write just yet. I'm not sure I can quite articulate why I love horror... I guess I just enjoy a good scare

Chase · Jul 6, 2014

BreMiche said:
What's your favorite genre of writing and why?

My current work-in-progress is another amateur sleuth crime/mystery because I like guns and puzzles.

I'm currently reading Mr. Mercedes, not the horror I anticipated but a first-rate crime/mystery instead.

:welcome:

The same as you, I like fantasy and look forward to you telling us about your series.

BreMiche · Jul 6, 2014

Andros said:
I'm new around here as well, but it already seems like a great place.

My favorite genre to read is horror, but I haven't settled on a favorite genre to write just yet. I'm not sure I can quite articulate why I love horror... I guess I just enjoy a good scare

I'm too chicken to read horror, but I imagine it's way better than actually watching it.

Michelle D. · Jul 6, 2014

i like real memoirs and fictional memoirs. and murder mysteries like the hypnotist, the nightmare and the sherlock holmes series

Hannah M · Jul 6, 2014

I like all types of books as long as the characters are real. There's all different aspects of human nature that comes out in different types of books; all fascinating.

That said, I do like books about crime - even took a short course in forensic science at one point! Maybe I should join the police...

BreMiche · Jul 7, 2014

Sherlock Holmes is awesome, and I learned about good narration from reading that book. Watson telling the story makes it so much better.

BreMiche · Jul 7, 2014

Hannah M said:
I like all types of books as long as the characters are real. There's all different aspects of human nature that comes out in different types of books; all fascinating.

That said, I do like books about crime - even took a short course in forensic science at one point! Maybe I should join the police...

Yes. Characters can make or break a story for me. The plot can only do so much.

Hannah M · Jul 7, 2014

BreMiche said:
Yes. Characters can make or break a story for me. The plot can only do so much.

Exactly. I'm in the process of creating a couple of interesting characters. As I'm telling this part of the story through an eight-year-old's eyes it's hard to make them complex

but I like the effect I'm getting

sado2020 · Jul 7, 2014

Hi from a new person as well!

Fantasy has always been my favorite genre for my wife and myself.

Right now Ive been working on a series of steampunk fantasy stories, while she is more traditionally high fantasy oriented. As to why I really can't say, maybe its just more fun XD

Andros · Jul 8, 2014

BreMiche said:
I'm too chicken to read horror, but I imagine it's way better than actually watching it.

I love watching horror too

Hannah M · Jul 8, 2014

Reading horror downstairs by yourself until 2 am then going up the stairs, random creaking around the house, pitch black, when suddenly SLAM! A door downstairs... must be the wind. But I'm sure I closed the window...? Run to bed and hide under the covers... unless you're like me who went down to investigate! Big black figure creeping around... no, that was my shadow. What's that noise?! Oh, it's started raining... here's the window. Must have left it open. Silly me. Now, off to bed!

Yup, nothing like horror!

Hello fellow Writers!

BreMiche

regdog

The Scavengers

thehairymob

If I had a brain I'd still be dumb

alleycat

Still around

Atalanta

Bring me a knitting needle.

Semi_Sweet

Jorshington

Big Daddy

Tom Johnson

practical experience, FTW

AllenC

BreMiche

BreMiche

Andros

Chase

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BreMiche

Michelle D.

Hannah M

Me. Who else?

BreMiche

BreMiche

Hannah M

Me. Who else?

sado2020

Andros

Hannah M

Me. Who else?