tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post7271203369322189685..comments2023-09-13T06:33:53.638+10:00Comments on Jem Jones, Writer: WIP Special Part 2 of 5 || this is when I wish I spent more time on worldbuildingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-6628322117948757352018-03-21T16:35:02.461+10:002018-03-21T16:35:02.461+10:00(Only a little out of hand... and it's not lik...(Only a <i>little</i> out of hand... and it's not like you don't have plenty of company...) (who, me? no haha of course not??)<br /><br />It is logical! and it would fit into so many aspects of worldbuilding. Like what kind of work people do, the terrain (as you said), the people's priorities, and entertainment (trail riding, racing, Lipizzaners).Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-74031939340881553882018-03-21T00:42:30.501+10:002018-03-21T00:42:30.501+10:00(Mwahahahaha that makes me feel special...as well ...(Mwahahahaha that makes me feel special...as well as makes me wonder if my Bucky fangirling has gotten a little out of hand...)<br /><br />It's totally logical. From a horse girl's POV. Because what horses you use says a lot about the terrain, how the horses are trained says a lot about the people, and more! *cackles*Helena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511426093471571440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-83992694100207084312018-03-17T21:45:48.120+10:002018-03-17T21:45:48.120+10:00Well, you get to "meet" Billie in part 3...Well, you get to "meet" Billie in part 3, Evan! :D And thank you for saying it sounds fresh - that's really encouraging. <3<br /><br />It is S. Stan! It's from the video of him and Anthony Mackie doing the Ice Bucket Challenge - they're just leaving to get in costume, although <i>quite</i> grumpily. Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-4775290057814350222018-03-17T21:42:25.844+10:002018-03-17T21:42:25.844+10:00(I was actually thinking of you when I asked who k...(I was actually thinking of you when I asked who knew who the gif was, Julian! ;D)<br /><br />Ah, you create your story's history from the starting point of horse breeds? Fair enough. xD Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-54572604883388129962018-03-17T21:37:42.342+10:002018-03-17T21:37:42.342+10:00I'm actually trying to avoid forest scenes at ...I'm actually trying to <i>avoid</i> forest scenes at the moment, though? ;P Maybe I should print the pictures out and look at them while I write? so I can get that <i>feel</i> into my words. <br /><br />THANKS, Lila! I can't wait for yours either - those fairytales twisted together are going to make something so much fun. :D<br /><br />(I have no idea how world-driven stories would work either. And no one commented to inform me, so I'm unfortunately going to remain in the dark about it.)<br /><br />Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-26445428456491084082018-03-17T21:34:27.084+10:002018-03-17T21:34:27.084+10:00Aw, no! It's so frustrating when that happens,...Aw, no! It's so frustrating when that happens, Gray! <br /><br />Thanks! <3 Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-63995262808034572052018-03-17T21:32:09.399+10:002018-03-17T21:32:09.399+10:00I agree, Catherine; timelines intimidate me! I mea...I agree, Catherine; timelines intimidate me! I mean, whatever I add in, it's going to affect <i>everything</i> after that. And then I'll undoubtedly have to go back and adjust dates over and over just so everything fits together...<br /><br />And yes, I think most fantasy writers aspire to reach Tolkien's level of worldbuilding. xD Although he didn't even start it with the intention of it being a novel's setting, did he? <br /><br />Oaks and aspens. Okay, I'll look them up! :)Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-1183049357688709472018-03-17T21:23:41.809+10:002018-03-17T21:23:41.809+10:00Ooh, I have heard of redwoods - they get pretty bi...Ooh, I have heard of redwoods - they get pretty big, don't they? I'll have to look into it. Thanks, Ry! Jem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-41354092647017623732018-03-17T21:20:38.457+10:002018-03-17T21:20:38.457+10:00I know - if the worldbuilding doesn't affect m...I <i>know</i> - if the worldbuilding doesn't affect my character, I never get around to it... :| Your worldbuilding post was great, though, Faith! Don't sell yourself short. :DJem Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00283849842223000389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-29822253431934666782018-03-14T03:06:35.341+10:002018-03-14T03:06:35.341+10:00I would really like to meet Billie. She sounds gr...I would really like to meet Billie. She sounds great in question 5. I can't wait till I can read your book! Everything sounds so fresh--the Characters, the plot, and the tea-and-crumpets-vibe!<br /><br />Is that S. Stan I see? BTW, I agree with Julian. MAKE U SOME TREES, GIRL!Evan MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041661552057724082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-45561487056175984412018-03-13T02:33:54.898+10:002018-03-13T02:33:54.898+10:00That S. Stan gif...lol, perfect!
But I think your...That S. Stan gif...lol, perfect!<br /><br />But I think your worldbuilding is great, considering you're mostly writing as a pantster. I actually doing worldbuilding after the first draft or two. By then, a few things have played out in the story, and I can start with that.<br /><br />(Being a horse breed spotter, I love to make up what kinds of horses would originate from where, and how they were used, and what the breed standards are, and so on, lol)<br /><br />As to the trees....you /can/ just create your own...fun part of writing fantasy(ish) books.Helena Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11511426093471571440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-8618642592656284102018-03-11T07:41:57.677+10:002018-03-11T07:41:57.677+10:00THOSE FOREST PICS, THOUGH. *heart eyes* Your fores...THOSE FOREST PICS, THOUGH. *heart eyes* Your forest sounds sooooo wonderful!!! I love forests, if you couldn't tell. xD<br /><br />This story... Oh goodness - I cannot WAIT to read it!! The more I hear about it, the more I want it in my hands so I can read about these three sisters! (and duuuuuude, Robin Hood is EPIC, so I can't wait to hear more about him either!!)<br /><br />You are NOT alone in not liking world-building, girl! And besides, it's a THOUSAND TIMES BETTER to have a character-driven story than a world-driven story. (Is that even a thing?? How does that even work?? Let's just pretend.)<br /><br />*cough* Anyway, love your answers. Love your stories. Can't wait for part 3.<br /><br />Lila @ <a href="https://lilakimswriter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Red-Hooded Writer</a>Katrina Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073677269743106896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-16234794662977841732018-03-11T02:49:16.511+10:002018-03-11T02:49:16.511+10:00I was writing a reallyyyy long comment yesterday, ...I was writing a reallyyyy long comment yesterday, but my internet stopped working?? Xd<br /><br />Anyways, your world is so cool! Teacups and tables clothes and airy rooms are the best vibe ever!!Grace Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02211596758178097327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-36100025889278887842018-03-10T05:33:03.340+10:002018-03-10T05:33:03.340+10:00I dearly loved this post, Jem :). I have a lot of ...I dearly loved this post, Jem :). I have a lot of trouble with histories too! I'm great with little details like seals and stuff, but if you ask me to create a timeline, forget it...<br /><br />I honestly think Tolkien created the best worlds ever. THE DETAILS. HOLY MOLY. <br /><br />(as for trees, have you looked at either really old oak trees or an aspen tree? those are fairly straight-branched and they are both pretty bushy trees :) ) <br /><br />Catherine<br />catherinesrebellingmuse.blogspot.comCatherine Hawthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373041928187510536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-58581535779909962812018-03-10T00:35:02.967+10:002018-03-10T00:35:02.967+10:00lol! Have you thought of redwood trees? Like the g...lol! Have you thought of redwood trees? Like the ginormous ones in CA? IDk.. great job describing your worldview and I can't wait to see more!Thegirlwhonevergrewuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468076694200703571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3652645226882883505.post-54660006067859422202018-03-09T23:46:05.503+10:002018-03-09T23:46:05.503+10:00Oh my word, this is wonderful...XD
Your worldbui...Oh my word, this is wonderful...XD <br /><br />Your worldbuilding sounds similar to how MINE usually goes! The only reason I know anything about my world at all is because one of my characters likes to internally rant about how much she hates occupation. Ugh. <br /><br />I do not know who that gif is. I never know who's in the gifs so don't ask me! Ugh! (*realizes she said that twice* *is very tired* *will leave now*)<br /><br />Awesome post, Jem! <3 R.F. Gammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134854415617023273noreply@blogger.com