What is your favorite part about writing?

I was getting prepared for NaNoWriMo and wanted more information about writing fantasy as a Christian.

What is your favorite part about writing?

Welcome to Holy Worlds! I like your username.

I'm considering trying NaNoWriMo this year. Have you done it before?

I like telling stories that thrill and inspire. What is your favorite part about writing?

Hello Mockingbird! Welcome to Holy Worlds!

Ooh, you're doing NaNo? Me too.
You've definitely come to the right place, I'm glad HW has been helpful to you.
Since you're planning on doing NaNoWriMo, I thought you might like to participate on this thread.
What kind of music do you like to listen to? Do you write while listening to music?

Worldbuilding. What is yours?

Looking forward to seeing you around the forum.

Welcome to HWFF, Mockingbird! I love your username!

How long have you been writing for? Do you just write fantasy, or do you write in other genres as well?

Would it be your first time doing Nano?

I think it's a lot of fun. I plan to go to the events this year (at least the ones I can).

What kind of inspiration?

Thank you very much.

I can't really remember a time I was not interested in books or writing, but serious writing started seven years ago. Pretty much just fantasy. That is my favorite genre to read, so I figured it would be what I am best at writing.

Who are your favorite authors?

I like Needtobreathe. What's your favorite song by them?

*Nods* Yes, I have always loved reading and writing too.

I didn't really discover Fantasy until I joined these forums a couple of years ago. I had read Lord of the Rings and Narnia, but I have never thought of writing fantasy myself, and I didn't realkly know much about it, if that makes sense.

Oh, I love Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird', it's a brilliant book!

Interesting. Has your view of fantasy changed?

Definitely; I suppose I was brought up to be wary of any fantasy writing. My parents don't like Lord of the Rings, and they really weren't keen on fantasy at all. However, I met Jay and discovered Holy Worlds, and I started trying out little bits of fantasy writing. I had always loved Lord of the Rings, and I guess that is what first made me interested in Fantasy. I am currently writing a fantasy novel, and what's funny is my parents really helped me with figuring out the plot! So even their view of it has changed aswell, in some ways! I do like writing Historical Fiction, but I am really, really enjoying writing in fantasy.

What genre do you like to read?

"Prisoner" I love the drums.

I can understand that. Some people are against fiction altogether. Who is Jay? Very cool. What do you like about reading and writing fantasy?

I like reading (and writing) thrillers, as well as fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and occasionally other genres.

"Something Beautiful" is perhaps my favorite.

Are you currently in college?

Jay is Sir Emeth Mimetes, our Admin (He started these forums up).

I love how creative you can be with it all. I love the world building, creating different races. I love being create my own creatures, let my imagination run wild. Hehe.

Have you won Nano before? Are you a planner or a pantser?

Yes, I've won twice, this'll be my third year (hopefully my third 50,000+ words). I'm a pantser that desperately wants/wishes/tries to plan. I plan a few things out, and try to develop the characters beforehand (unfortunately I'm terrible at character development, though), and try to know where the story is going. But I am not good at outlining at all.
I know what you mean, I've been here for awhile and it's very hard to keep up.

David Crowder* Band is my favorite as well.
Ah, that makes sense, though some people around here like to listen to music while writing (I do sometimes).

That's cool! I don't spend enough time imagining my stories, which is interesting because I used to imagine stories all the time. I must try to do that more.

Ah. Good to know.

Yes, yes. Imagination is very fun. I love other kinds of creativity as well (cooking, art, etc.), but writing seems to go further and farther. I also find it exciting that a reader could have his or her imagination sparked by the stories I write.

And I'm a dog groomer which is pretty creative. I'd love to dye a Poodle pink, and style it looking all funky. Ahem, anyway.....

That's hilarious. I almost snorted in this library. lol Dog groomer sounds like a fun job. Do you enjoy it? What does it involve?

What do you like about horror?

Yeah, finishing up. yay!

*Chuckles* It is fun. I love it, when I'm working, three hours feels like ten minutes. That day passes super fast, I am so caught up in what I'm doing.

Basically you brush the dog out, you bath it and blow it dry. Then you clip and scissor the dog into a style, depending on what breed it is.

That's fantastic. I am happy for you. What is your favorite dog to groom?

A lot of horror seems to say, “The world is a dark and twisted place. The End.” The focus is on scaring the reader. But Christian horror can focus on giving the reader hope by saying, “The world can be a dark and twisted place, but God’s light will overcome the darkness.” That's why I like it, and write it.

Nice. What's your major?

Definitely a Miniature Schnauzer. But I enjoy trimming Westies, Mini Poodles, and most other breeds. I think the hardest are Standard Poodles, because they take hours to dry, and then a while to trim as well!

Christian horror. I didn't know there was such a thing. That is fascinating. I figure I should not be surprised. There is Christian Death Metal. That sounds awesome.

English! I feel so...typical right now. xD

I think the genre has a lot of potential.

That's a good major for a writer.

These threads here, and here will explain. With Jay not being with us, many of us wanted to show support, stand by him by taking on his name.

Have you published Christian horror?

Perhaps "The Coming," even if I might have written it slightly differently now. (I imagine many authors look back and think that. )

I prefer writing books, from children's length to adult length, so that's what I mostly focus on. What age group do you prefer to write for?

Welcome to Holy Worlds! (Since I can shorten your name, can I call you Symphony? )

Yay! Another person who's doing NaNo and who likes Tolkien!

Welcome to HW, Symphony. I can see that you're already getting to know people, so that's great.

I love Tolkien as well.

From what I've read so far, you'll fit into HW like a hand into a glove. Don't hesitate to jump right in and start posting in the threads. That's what I did. Oh, and if you haven't been there yet, the chat room is a great place to meet people and discover just how crazy us HWers can be.

Yeah, I've heard that a lot from people. A work is never perfect, at least in the author's eyes. Which is a good thing: it shows your writing is improving.

I don't really focus on an age group. I like full novel length (shooting for about 100,000 words this year).

Is your novel part of a series?

Do you plan to have multiple stand alone fantasy books set in the same world?

Thank you! Of course, Symphony is fine.

yay! What are your Nano plans this year? I like Tom Bombadil.

That's great! Congratulations twice over.

Do you have specific music you listen to while writing?

I haven't decided on my ultimate favorite Tolkien character yet.

I'm doing historical fiction (my very first time to try it out!) so I'm pretty much stumbling along stuff. What genre will you be writing? *sees Symphony on NaNo* *adds to buddy list*

Thanks. =)

Yeah, I like some techno, folk metal, metal (I think), movie soundtracks...that sort of thing. Long as there are no lyrics.