A World Of Pure Imagination
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Full Verse Review: C.A.R.O.L.I.N. by R.D.Burger
In the interest of full transparency, before launching into this review, I must confess that Iām rather fond of this author. Avid readers of this site will know heās a valued contributor to our growing series of writing-advice essays. (For brevity, Iāve used āthis siteā instead of āBardic Planet.ā Iāve already saved at least half…
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Write It Wise: Map Your Novel Before It Maps You
Essay #4 ā Map Your Novel. Chapter 30 of The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, by the editors of Writer’s Digest When you see the Southern Cross for the first time You understand now why you came this way. Cuz the truth you might be runnin’ from is so small But it’s as big as…
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EXTENDED CUT! First Impressions: Shadows Over Arcadia by Zacheas.
At five years old, Ren Drakemore was contemplating the moral fabric of kingdoms. At five, I was eating glue. Core Concepts & Initial Impressions: I remember my earliest youthāfive years oldāthe crunch of an apple dribbling faintly down my chin as I lounged in contemplation of lifeās meaning. Ah, those were trying days, wrestling with…
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How to RĢ“iĢ“tĢ“eĢ“ Wrong a Worstseller
In todayās society of ceaseless overachievers, I canāt help but feel a little left out every time I walk into a bookstore ā itās flooded with how-to-become-successful guides. Iāve never read one, so I canāt say how good they areā¦ Can bestsellers really teach you how to write themselves? But on a second thought, Iām…
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EXTENDED CUT! First Impressions: Aether Nexus: Curse of Love & Hatred. By Inlajin
āIn Aether Nexus, kindness and calamity share the same cabināa boyās compassion, a witchās curse, and a storm waiting just beyond the door.ā Core Premise & Initial Impression: Bardic Planet has reviewed quite the number of progression-fantasy novels of late. As Bard-in-Chief, itās my prerogative to mix things up. Pursuant to that, this week youāll…
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EXTENDED CUT! First Impressions: Paragon of Weaponmasters by deLongchamp
āDeath is temporary. The fine print is forever.ā Core Concept & Initial Impressions: In our ever-growing partnership with Bardic Planet, IāSilas Quibble, reputable spokesgoblin for Dubious Derivativesā¢ Limitedāhave been invited back to co-author this First Impressions review of Paragon of Weaponmasters.When I first dug into the work, I knew I was the right goblin for…
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First Impressions: The Mage without a Tower: Escape from the Empire by MagicalWhispers
Core Premise & Initial Impression: Stay with me, dear reader, because this one might bring up some awkward memories. For the lads, you know exactly what I mean. Iām sure itās no less true for some of you ladies as well. Throw yourself back to when you were thirteen. A pimply youthāhormones aflame, eyes wandering…
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Blurb It Bold: Rituals, Methods, and Blueprints
Essay #3! Rituals, Methods and Blueprints – Chapter 29 of The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing Rituals and Methods Hello again, fellow word floggers! It’s time for another essay on The Complete Handbook of Novel Writing, by the editors of Writer’s Digest. Let’s hear from James Jones first, where he posts a personal tidbit in…
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EXTENDED CUT! First Impressions: The Barriard by Tricky786
āWelcome to Kyrus Academy: where the obstacle courses break bones, the bullies draw blood, and the Sorting Hat explodes if youāre talented enough.ā Core Premise & Initial Impression: The magical academy: a staple in any young childās life. I remember my wizarding daysāhow weād laugh while Professor Slughorn oinked furiously from pupil to pupil, desperate…
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Understanding the Web Fiction Meta
Every battlefield has its terrain. They say love is a battlefield. I donāt buy it. Iāve played Battlefieldāless expensive, less demanding, and at least the objectives make sense. Alone, you can live in pizza-stained trackies without consequence. With her? Those got retired fastānow itās morning stretches and juice masquerading as food. Turns out levelling up…