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Are you writing vampire fiction? Are you looking for ideas, someone to bounce ideas off of, or people who will give you honest opinions. Here we will discuss things like publishing, character development, & more.

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Latest Activity: Dec. 28, 2009

Welcome to VampWriters! Pull up a chair, sit back,and add your 14 cents worth when you feel so inspired.

Let's be honest here...vampire fiction is hot! It seems as though it never loses its appeal entirely, either.

Many of us are authors wanting to create our own Great Vampire Novel. We have something we want to say and we feel that we're exploring alleys that previous vampire fiction haven't yet touched, and that's great.

The vampire mythos isn't set in stone. Just look at the variations of the story that we have been given in fiction and screen from the original novel by Bram Stoker, "Dracula", to the German silent film "Nosferatu", to the film version of "Dracula" to George Hamilton's version of the famous Count to the Lost Boys, Spike, Angel, Mick St John, Edward Cullen (and family) and more.

Each has added or removed a facet of the vampire mythos. We may agree with or dislike the alterations and additions people make in their own works, but that's the wonder of writing. There is nothing that decrees that things should be any particular way. We are free to write what we want, as long as we don't step on any copyrighted toes (for the record, Bram Stoker's original "Dracula" hasn't had copyright protection for a very long time now, if ever. Some authors, such as P.N. Elrod, with her novel "Quincey Morris, Vampire", have taken advantage of this situation to create continuations of that novel or flights of fancy with characters therein. These new works ARE copyrighted, however.)

Are you writing vampire fiction? Are you interested in writing vampire fiction? Are you looking for ideas, someone to bounce ideas off of, or people who will give you honest opinions (helpful criticism).

Here we will discuss things like publishing options (there are many options out there besides having to fork out money up front to a vanity publisher), character development, marketing and more.

Sorry, but this is not a place for fanfiction. Works that violate copyright laws will be removed.

Discussion Forum

Vampires Begetting Children 4 Replies

Started by Sarah Peters. Last reply by Emerian Rich Sep. 22, 2009.

Your Own Work... 5 Replies

Started by Sarah Peters. Last reply by Sarah Peters Sep. 20, 2009.

Vampire Fiction - Mythos vs Literature 2 Replies

Started by Sarah Peters. Last reply by Sarah Peters Sep. 20, 2009.

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Comment by Sarah Peters on November 24, 2009 at 11:33pm: Chibi...sigh...

Someone else into manga and anime...

Have you seen Hellsing and Hellsing Ultimate?

Hellsing Ultimate actually follows the manga...unlike the original, which I loved, anyway. (and the manga-ka finally finished the manga)

Comment by Emerian Rich on November 24, 2009 at 11:18pm: @Sarah - Haven't seen it yet. I will let you know. Actually New Moon was my fav. of the series because it's very dismal and bleak and tears your heart out. And plus... it makes you want the wolfy! BUT-- I can't stand the wolfy actor in the 1st one... the exstentions were just way too bad. I'll be waiting to see what happens in the movie. Might have to wait for DVD or Netflix b/c of 4 yr. old. -.-

@Rhonda... #456 Making Rhonda scary... Write a vampire you do like. Hhehe. Might come up with a new breed.

@Heather- Excellent points! They also say that people as a whole use vampires in fiction to tackle taboo subjects (just like the going-chibi in mangas) like AIDS, homosexuality, death, murder, etc... Somehow it's ok for them to deal with the things that most of the USA can't deal with... and yes I say USA because as a nation we are prudes. (Not me of course. Lmao!)

Oh... and Rhonda... thanks for liking my vamps. They like you too. Could you come over for some tea someday slightly after sunset? They have something they'd like to show you in the basement. Mwhahahaha~!

Comment by H.E. Roulo on November 23, 2009 at 5:43pm: Hey Emz, thanks for the feedback. It's really helpful.

Sarah, I've only seen and read the first one, Twilight. I'll get to the second one soon I'm sure. Bella always seems surly to me.

Rhonda, Vampires always seem to be about the beautiful, civilized front for the carnal. Though they are often separate, vampires also NEED others viscerally (their blood, at the very least) and the choice to pull someone else down in order to have companionship is very much about the human condition. It repeatedly asks, what would we give for. . . sustenance, immortality, love, sex, acceptance? Guilt and vampires go hand in hand, and that always makes for good drama.

Comment by Rhonda R. Carpenter on November 23, 2009 at 12:14pm: Hey Emz, I have never tried a Vamp Tale. I have never really been into vampires except yours. not to say that I am not familiar with Ann Rice and yes my son bought me the sparkly books. Honestly can't cracked the cover on one of them I have the whole series. They are int he closet. Does that make me bad?
Rhonda

Comment by Sarah Peters on November 22, 2009 at 11:31pm: For those of you who have seen the new Twilight sequel, New Moon, what do you think of it?

Beyond the sparkly vampires, what do you think of the acting?

Is it just me, or do the two people who are supposed to love each other eternally seem a little odd because they NEVER seem to look each other in the eye? Bella NEVER seems to look Edward in the eye and he's always looking away instead of at her.

Comment by Emerian Rich on November 21, 2009 at 2:42am: Heather- I read it. There's a lot I like about it. I've sent you an email outlining what I thought in more detail.

Rhonda- Have you ever tried writing a vampire tale? I know your blood runs more towards wolves... hum...
What makes a good vampire writer? Well... in my book, you have to have that real horror insight. You have to be immersed in the darkness and beauty of the gift. Although I don't mind the Buffy series... to me... those vamps don't stir me. They are not beautiful but deadly like most vamp lovers like. We like (speaking as a reader now) the author to take us into the dark world of vampire society and show us the beauty and the pain and agony and sometimes cruelty they live in. Stealing someone's blood is like stealing their soul, but it's a bit more sexual than that. Your soul is your heavenly essence. It’s clean and pretty and shiny and light. Your blood on the other hand is your dirty, mortal existence.
As far as coffins and dirt and crap... depends on your world. There are so many different vampire rules and vampire authors decide which they will use for their world. I am really excited about my second novel because the fans will get to see four different types of vampires. Not clans... not sects... but types. 4 types that each need 4 different types of nourishment. Can't wait.
Anyone else want to speak on this subject?

Comment by Rhonda R. Carpenter on November 16, 2009 at 7:19pm: While I have never considered myself a Vampire fan or even a vampire writer I heard you guys needed some fresh blood this direction. So in an effort to understand what I am getting into can anyone tell me what is a vamp writer? What makes you a vamp writer? Is it just that vampire in the story? Must you sleep in a coffin? Carry a sack of the dirt from your homeland with you where ever you go?

What makes a good vampire author?

Lets hear it!
Rhonda

Comment by H.E. Roulo on November 9, 2009 at 2:07pm: I submitted a story for publication. It was declined but with some nice comments. I'm wondering whether you can help me with the criticism I recieved. I was told the story ending was too predictable (Based on this I changed the title, which foreshadowed a lot).
Can you read it and tell me whether the ending is too standard/predictable and suggest alternatives? I'd appreciate it.
I really like this character, who is a principle character in a novel I started a while back.
Thanks in advance for anything you can give me. Write here or email me at hroulo@hotmail.com if you prefer to keep your comments more private.

Comment by Emerian Rich on November 3, 2009 at 11:22pm: OMG... we are totally being shown up by the Wicked Women Writers. They respond everyday.... well hey... we are busy writing about vamps right!??!