Skull & Quill Society

13 topics in this forum

1. 

   Writers Welcome!

   September 26, 2008 by The Doctor

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   Please read the section guidelines before posting. Enjoy!

   

   Last reply by The Doctor, September 26, 2008
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   Pirate Bible

   September 5, 2023 by D B Couper

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   Don't know where to put this. For those who may be interested. https://piratebible.com/?fbclid=IwAR22YhfBCrVPJbOSJINKzkxdl6OOUjyRXZ3jJKhRpEUnZOQWKKa0vEoHl2E

   

   Last reply by LadyBarbossa, September 8, 2023
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   Pirates and mermaids? How should they act together (reposted on the ri

   June 3, 2015 by mermaidwithaquill

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   okay, I'm re-posting it here, because I posted it in the wrong section, so it's just the same post as in the historically accurate thread: Hi, so I'm having a bit of trouble with writing for my series on youtube, "serenade". It takes place in the 18th century in (of course, since I'm Miss Originality) the Caribbean. Obviously, since mermaids aren't exactly the most fact-based creatures on the planet , so it's been EXTREMELY difficult finding any research on how a crew of privateers would act with a mermaid on board . here's a little brief synopsis this is sort of an alternate universe to the anime, "Attack on titan". the merfolk are divided into two categories: sire…

   

   Last reply by Guest, June 14, 2015
4. 

   Which is better?,

   January 5, 2015 by lwhitehead

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   Hi I need some help I want to create my Pirate Fantasy world setting, but which is way is better, The First is original idea based on Discworld and Monkey Island Video game series it's a world in of the Golden Age of Piracy but the timeframe is 21th Century. The Other is more Hard Historical Fantasy series like A Song of Ice and Fire series, if I did the second idea it would mean a retool and rethink my ideas, I have to create an early 18th century world and other things. So which is better?, LW

   

   Last reply by lwhitehead, January 6, 2015
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   I Need help with me pirate facts

   November 7, 2013 by Jake the SeaSnake

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   okay I don't know how much this will change me story but generally how long would it take to sail from south carolina to madagascar? after I figure out that I can start finishing my story. it is a story about Anne Bonney wanting to get back to her old ways but is forced to after all and gets WAY more than she bargained for. no it's not as cheesy as it sounds.

   

   Last reply by Jake the SeaSnake, October 27, 2014
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   New article about John Julian

   October 20, 2013 by Shockaboo

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   My new article about John Julian has just been posted! You may read it at: http://www.cindyvallar.com/JohnJulian.html

   

   Last reply by GregF, October 29, 2013

   • John Julian
   • Whydah
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   Create a pirate story on Age of Enlightenment

   January 12, 2011 by LadyBarbossa

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   Ahoy to all! Yes, now I have gone and done it. And figured this was the best place to post it. The Age of Enlightenment is an online role playing story forum site specifically set during the 18th Century, plus the late 17th c and early 19th c. Both historical and fictional characters are welcome. You write a progressive story that lasts as long or short as you wish with no real limit on characters involved so long as it's realistic. It's the realistic setting that will make it all the more enjoyable. This is a perfect way for some to develope or continue their past history for their personas. So, come... join in on the fun. Create some fantastic stories filled wi…

   

   Last reply by Elena, November 19, 2011
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   Published Authors

   May 24, 2011 by Emmanuelle Wilshire

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   I have a very controversial non-fiction "Crime and Drama Whistle-Blower" story I need to tell. I can almost guarantee once a publisher reads the storyline, it will be a "shoe-in" to get it published (and possibly be a made for a movie) story....and yes, it is that good. I would like to write it myself, but I don't know the rules in naming names, not knowing a publisher, and so on. In the past, I have seen "publishers" who will scam money from the writer and want them to pay thousands of dollars to get the book published. So, does anyone have advice on how to approach this or should I hire a "ghostwriter?"

   

   Last reply by Emmanuelle Wilshire, May 29, 2011
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   questions for realistic pirate fiction

   April 23, 2010 by Barracuda Beth

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   I am planning to write a pirate fiction here,but first,I want to ask some questions,in order to write a realistic story. What age would cabin boys be,when they were hired/recruited? Was it frowned upon,for a girl,or woman to sail on ships,pirates or otherwise? If a girl,or woman were discovered to be onboard a ship,what would happen to her? What is the timeline,that pirates had ruled the seas? what option of pet were availabe to pirates,exotic or otherwise?

   

   Last reply by wendy, March 5, 2011
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    Do you want to get involved in an epic battle? At least for a few week

    January 4, 2011 by Elena

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    Forum Name: Beat to Quarters Short forum description: It is the Age of Sail in the West Indies, and the last days of piracy. In September, 1741, the pirate ship "Sea Hound" has learnt about a Spanish galleon and they are waiting in the Bahamas to trick this ship into a labyrinth of islets and attack it. They have just survived a storm, and now they are waiting for their prey… We need temporary players for some NPCs for this epic battle. If you like the athmosphere and want afterwards to make a character and join "Beat to Quarters", welcome aboard. If not, just play pretend for a few weeks that you are a Spanish seafarer… TEMPORARY Character Search: Upcoming in the st…

    

    Last reply by Elena, January 4, 2011
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    Formatting for Forum

    May 13, 2010 by PearlyHawkinsHooke

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    I would like to post some fiction I've written and it includes illustrations and special formatting. How do I post it here? Do I use html? Do I have to format it inside the message window provided? Does anyone have any tips for me? I'd be much obliged. I'd hate to post something that shows up on the forum as some malformed beastie. -Pearly

    

    Last reply by Dutchman, May 20, 2010
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    November is National Novel Writing Month

    October 29, 2009 by Arspoetica

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    With so many writers on here, I wanted to post this link for anyone interested. http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Pledge to write 50k words for the month of November. If any of you guys are participating, I am also doing it and my screen name is LateNightLady Add me as a friend :)

    

    Last reply by Arspoetica, November 1, 2009
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    Attention ALL Pyrate Writers

    October 12, 2008 by A Pirates Life

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    First I would like to thank Stynky for allowing me to post this request on his forums. Now on to the business at hand. I am starting a new website dedicated to pirates. I am having the site professionally designed so it should end up looking pretty good. The design should be done in a week or so unless there are issues that come up. The site I hope will become a database for all things pirates. I would like to have bios on all the famous and not so famous pirates along with their port-o-calls among other things. I was going to write the bios myself but writing is not my forte. I started thinking that maybe the best place to find people who are writers and who love p…

    

    Last reply by Crows Nest Vintage, November 2, 2008