tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post8518265173088938796..comments2023-12-09T05:55:32.370-05:00Comments on Writer's Storm: Brandon Ax: Fantasy!Brandon Axhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-83666830120520978132013-05-03T07:38:45.623-04:002013-05-03T07:38:45.623-04:00I sure hope so.I sure hope so.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-7446680233560684542013-05-03T07:13:33.916-04:002013-05-03T07:13:33.916-04:00Brandon, with those quotes by Bruce, I'd say y...Brandon, with those quotes by Bruce, I'd say you're right on track!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064990883097071040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-63782235014391938132013-05-02T21:16:21.020-04:002013-05-02T21:16:21.020-04:00That is an awesome quote, I will remember it when ...That is an awesome quote, I will remember it when I get overwhelmed.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-57365144441131916732013-05-02T21:04:52.717-04:002013-05-02T21:04:52.717-04:00Lucy Prepple said "Feeling intimidated is a g...Lucy Prepple said "Feeling intimidated is a good sign. Writing from a place of safety produces at best dull and at worst dishonest." I totally get the feeling though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-86103718666860859542013-05-02T14:53:05.289-04:002013-05-02T14:53:05.289-04:00Yeah he is someone I have loved since a kid. I hop...Yeah he is someone I have loved since a kid. I hope I am getting closer to my moment.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-7773336569001631092013-05-02T14:14:23.038-04:002013-05-02T14:14:23.038-04:00I love the Bruce Lee quotes. I'm also fan of B...I love the Bruce Lee quotes. I'm also fan of Bruce Lee, hahaha. And Yes, I believe you're right. There's a time to write certain stories, they are so special they need you to be prepared to make them justice. :)Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-49625852885419222542013-05-02T12:16:22.838-04:002013-05-02T12:16:22.838-04:00Yeah it is something I came to terms with. I just ...Yeah it is something I came to terms with. I just think it is interesting that you can hold so dear and idea that is can actually keep you from moving forward. The journey of a writer I guess.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-71702110865678023582013-05-02T11:19:32.570-04:002013-05-02T11:19:32.570-04:00I don't know why, but the word co-dependent po...I don't know why, but the word co-dependent popped into my head while reading this post. I suppose we do get too attached to our stories at times, and they end up controlling us to the point that we become dysfunctional about them. Interesting post, and all I can offer is the advice to let go and learn to fly. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-64166895231404437652013-05-02T06:58:33.311-04:002013-05-02T06:58:33.311-04:00TY, love me some Bruce.TY, love me some Bruce.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-89021125719469528572013-05-02T06:57:47.888-04:002013-05-02T06:57:47.888-04:00Ty, hey at least you took those first steos in you...Ty, hey at least you took those first steos in your story.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-32898360328352404912013-05-02T06:37:36.940-04:002013-05-02T06:37:36.940-04:00I absolutely hate that nagging voice of doubt! I l...I absolutely hate that nagging voice of doubt! I love the Bruce Lee quotes. Kimberly Gabrielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05588782441929008886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-82641015193234435682013-05-02T02:43:34.813-04:002013-05-02T02:43:34.813-04:00Great post.
I do have this issue when it comes to...Great post.<br /><br />I do have this issue when it comes to epic fantasy. I love reading it. My first big novel idea, first series, was an epic fantasy story that I have always wanted to write. However, I put it off because I didn't feel ready to handle a story that big. I don't know as much about writing multiple pov characters. I do 2 pov character stories often but haven't ventured to more. I also don't umm worldbuild for anything. Well I have started but for stories I have written thus far, I haven't done any worldbuilding. <br /><br />I did, however, finally just decide to start writing the novel back in 2010. It's not done, but I have over 50,000 words started. It needs finished and a rewrite, but I made the start. Now I just need the confidence (and to no work on other novels as I have a couple that have a higher priority right now) in order to get that book 1 done.<br /><br />Good post for IWSG, even if it's one you wrote yesterday.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-24759054487566616512013-05-01T22:39:29.363-04:002013-05-01T22:39:29.363-04:00Lol, I may be telepathic( yeah lets go with that &...Lol, I may be telepathic( yeah lets go with that 'casue it makes me sound cool. )<br /><br />I love that quote.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-48157888159972181532013-05-01T22:09:08.586-04:002013-05-01T22:09:08.586-04:00Hello Brandon! Lovely to meet you!
I relate so m...Hello Brandon! Lovely to meet you!<br /><br />I relate so much to this that I would've thought you'd looked inside my brain and stolen my thoughts is logic didn't dictate that to be impossible. (Unless you're telepathic in which case that would make perfect sense.)<br /><br />At any rate, I went years not writing things because I was possitive that the brilliant, glistening, perfect idea in my mind couldn't possibly be executed correctly. I'd have a million ideas a day and shoot every one of them down before even getting near a key board. it's only recently that I started writing.<br /><br />And the stories (poems, vignettes, what-have-you) are almost never as good as the idea was in my mind. But there's one thing that always, always makes them better. They exist. Other people can read them. That undeniable proof of that ideas existence changes everything. Yeah, I get that.<br /><br />And I would add one more quote to your list. it's my favorite writing quote EVER and it comes to us from the famous playwright Samuel Beckett: "Fail. Fail again. Fail better."Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-46455043728779125942013-05-01T19:58:59.732-04:002013-05-01T19:58:59.732-04:00Oh yeah you learn so much from finishing a story i...Oh yeah you learn so much from finishing a story it really is the best way to grow.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-73368846396296331762013-05-01T19:58:34.099-04:002013-05-01T19:58:34.099-04:00Yeah had his stuff together for a while there anyw...Yeah had his stuff together for a while there anyway. Thanks for stopping by.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-6245465756976073462013-05-01T18:47:21.108-04:002013-05-01T18:47:21.108-04:00It is hard to take your fantasy world and put it o...It is hard to take your fantasy world and put it on paper for all to see, especially if you don't feel like you have the skills (yet) to do it justice. Just keep writing. Every new story teaches you something new about your talents. Soon enough you'll be ready to go.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00010016525886790065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-29120843407413459552013-05-01T17:43:37.874-04:002013-05-01T17:43:37.874-04:00What Bruce Lee the kewlest guy. Bet he didn't ...What Bruce Lee the kewlest guy. Bet he didn't have insecurities. Brandon, you and me are on the same page. I'm hanging in there and I bet you are too. Happy IWSG!Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-78579495338512164942013-05-01T13:57:11.710-04:002013-05-01T13:57:11.710-04:00NP, this is very true.NP, this is very true.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-67037110243098279962013-05-01T13:49:37.802-04:002013-05-01T13:49:37.802-04:00Hi Brandon thanks for stopping by my blog and the ...Hi Brandon thanks for stopping by my blog and the follow. I definitely think you should look at each piece of writing as a learning curve. As writers we should always be learning and evolving. Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-66863369965797259282013-05-01T13:32:01.412-04:002013-05-01T13:32:01.412-04:00Yeah it is funny how some stories just come out ea...Yeah it is funny how some stories just come out easier. For me it just goes back to that doubt and fear, but we got to push past it. Taking a break and coming back is often the smartest choice. Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-81868313071271364192013-05-01T13:30:30.969-04:002013-05-01T13:30:30.969-04:00You're right that is the hardest part, because...You're right that is the hardest part, because up to that point you have idea what other's might think. Still to be a writer means to put yourself out there, good luck with you work.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-39037182550405657282013-05-01T13:29:12.481-04:002013-05-01T13:29:12.481-04:00TY, and yeah it is a hard step, but a needed one.TY, and yeah it is a hard step, but a needed one.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-74819034917565895132013-05-01T13:28:49.380-04:002013-05-01T13:28:49.380-04:00Yes the wise Bruce knew all.Yes the wise Bruce knew all.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-478923219837516711.post-60988605636607595772013-05-01T13:24:51.106-04:002013-05-01T13:24:51.106-04:00Those are awesome quotes by Bruce Lee!
I have a sc...Those are awesome quotes by Bruce Lee!<br />I have a scifi novel in my closet (literally, in a plastic box in my closet) with several attempts and revision and variations on the plot. I decided that I had to top rewriting it over and over again and take a break from it about five years ago. <br />I'm almost ready to pull it out again, and I find myself thinking about the characters, and the plot, but I want it to be "awesome" and not just ok . . .so I know what you mean by the holding something up in some kind of "sacred" way instead of just finishing it. I can finish fantasy stories, but I'm afraid that my space opera style scifi won't be techie enough. <br /><br />However, once I finish my current trilogy and a couple of other shorter projects, I plan to revisit that novel, and make it work, or just find a finish point. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.com