Spectre

Hey, if any of you are looking for another good paranormal read then check out @spinner13 and her story 'Mostly Dead Girls'. Promise it won't let you down :)

uneedholywater

Why are you not famous. I mean you should be, your complex thinking, with great plot ideas, very unique, and elegant writing is overall, what do you call it? Ah yes, perfect.

Spectre

@vguekatt Ha, well, you sure know how to lay on the flattery ;)
            One day I'd like to see myself publish an actual book, but I doubt I'll ever be famous. There are too many writers out there, and truth be told, I'm kinda average
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LC_Ramirez

Also: how did you make your cover?

Spectre

@LC_Ramirez In photoshop. I drew the silhouettes, painted the colours then added some patterns and textures before throwing a title on. The trick was really to use lots of layers, and play with layer blending modes. I hope that's helpful to you. If you're interested in my art I have a tumblr (spectre-draws) and a deviantart (the-demons-heart).
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LC_Ramirez

Does it take a long time for a story to become popular?

LC_Ramirez

@Spectre Danke. That means a lot. Someone finally gives me an advice to fulfill my dream.
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Spectre

@LC_Ramirez Yes and no... The difficulty with this place is the quality of your writing is only half the game, it doesn't mean anything if no one finds it (true of most places). I've been on here for years and I got almost no attention until some people discovered Aghast and it ended up getting featured (still kind of baffled by that). There are a lot of undiscovered gems out there. Don't get me wrong, I've got nothing against the system but I know it can be very discouraging  when you put a lot of work into something and get nothing in return. All I can suggest is being more social, read other people's stories, comment lots and make friends here, that's what most people do. If that's not your thing then all you can do is cross your fingers, and maybe you'll get lucky.
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ExoticFeline

Hey. Thanks a lot for the follow. ^-^

ExoticFeline

@ExoticFeline  
            
            I never read the book. Only saw the movie.  I wanted to read the book but, talked myself out of it, because if I read the book I know, it will spoil the movie for me.
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Spectre

@ExoticFeline No problem! I notice you like Howl's Moving Castle, did you ever read the book or have you just seen the movie?
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QiMiaoLe

I LOVE TERRY PRATCHETT! Sorry, I get excited when I meet (or read about) someone who is also a fan. I love his dry sense of humor and his books are so much fun to read. I particularly like Going Postal, The Truth, and Unseen Academicals.

Spectre

Yes, he is amazing! My favourites would have to be Monstrous Regiment, Men at Arms, and The Truth. I'll admit his latest books have gone down hill a bit, but given the circumstances that's understandable, and I still enjoy reading them. I don't think I've ever found an author with quite the same balance of humour and message.
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