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I have a burgeoning grain of an idea, and I am trying to make it into a world. It is such a hard process, but hopefully a rewarding one. I've come here to find some much needed assistance, as I have never written anything but D&D campaigns (and the worlds and characters within).

I am uncertain how much help I can be to others as I am a novice writer, but I will do my utmost to help if I can. 'You know nothing Jon Snow!' is entirely applicable, so please bear with me while I bumble about. There is perhaps one way I may be of assistance. Although from Canada, I have lived in Japan for ten years now, so if you have any questions about the country or culture for a novel or out of interest, I am happy to be of service!

I enjoy fantasy novels, and I am currently trying to write a young adult fantasy novel. Fantasy 'fluff' as my grandfather calls it is my preference, but I have read a fairly large number of classic novels - except Moby Dick. Alas, I cannot get past the first 200 pages of that blasted novel without perishing of boredom. Honestly, Genesis's endless begats are of more interest somehow. (Apologies to any fans of the novel. I admire your fortitude!) I am currently trying to tackle War and Peace. It's tough going, but I'm hopeful I will finish it. Wish me luck!

My dearest wish is to become an author whose writing is immediately recognizable. If you were to say, pick up a nameless book of theirs that you had never read before, you could still know that it was written by them. Only a few writers have struck me in that way, Le Guin being the main one, but also Hemingway and Austin.

Many thanks in advance for your assistance and patience!

Kay
 

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Welcome Kay!

It's a wonderful site, very supportive and generous.

The best way to get feedback is to give feedback - so start by going to the Share Your Work (SYW) thread and seeing if you can give advice? Once you've got 50 posts you can share your work if you wish. You obviously read a lot, so don't let the fact that you feel you're finding your feet and wings, deter you from giving feedback. We're all first and foremost readers. I find that critiquing other people's work - or reading the critiques that others give - has really helped me identify issues in my own work.

I haven't tried Moby Dick either. Good luck with War and Peace.

I hope all your writing dreams come true!
 

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I have a burgeoning grain of an idea, and I am trying to make it into a world. It is such a hard process, but hopefully a rewarding one. I've come here to find some much needed assistance, as I have never written anything but D&D campaigns (and the worlds and characters within).

Welcome to AW!
That's a very good base to start creating a fantasy novel and its setting :) I wish you luck forming that into a fantastic book of your own.
 

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Welcome, Kay! Your background in D&D campaign writing should give you a good start on world-building. Good luck with your writing!
 

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Don't ever be deterred by what anyone of an older generation thinks is fluff or not. Such fluff can make a lot of money.

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Always nice to meet a neighborhood.

Best of luck, Kay, and welcome to AW!
 

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Thank you everyone for your kind greetings and advice. I'm sorry my reply was a bit delayed. My husband caught a cold, and I spent the weekend trying to cheer him up and help him feel better. I look forward to chatting more with all of you!

Cheers!

Kay