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AlfredSymon

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  • Writing Tips Re: Advice from a person just like you

    Yeah, it just feels sorest to travel to another world, huh? But on the first tip, being careful on the publishers is very good, but let's not overdo the distrustfulness! ...

    Dec 31, 2012
  • Writers Corner Re: Looking for someone to write on my blog with me

    Hey, Alf here! It would be a pleasure to be with ya in your blog :) Even as a contributor! Oh, visit my wordpress blog, too, it's also on my ...

    Dec 17, 2012
  • Research Re: I need advice on how to actually start writing.

    Hey there Lyrc :) Alf here to share a thing or two on writing. You've inquired some really serious stuff there, things which can either build or destroy a beautiful ...

    Dec 15, 2012
  • Writing Tips Re: Tips on Writing Out of Character

    Men, they may seem a new different species, but they're actually the same as women. In a way. Some way. At least. Well anyways, let's go to the tipping and ...

    Dec 12, 2012
  • Research Re: Would this work?

    Okay, so Jov, firtsly, the story really confused me. Don't worry, I think it's all about the quick synopsis wherein the two kids just appeared on a twin planet somewhere ...

    Oct 29, 2012
  • Research Re: How do I do this?

    I think the best thing to do is have them as friends. The hero can always comfort the heroine by being a good pal. With that, make sure there's no ...

    Oct 29, 2012
  • Research Re: A Very Simple Question: Any Topics for an Editorial?

    Heya! Thanks for drooping by my post! As I've said, I need a good idea for an Editorial. I'm writing this for the school newspaper, so something cool, new, current, ...

    Aug 28, 2012
  • Writers Corner Re: The Uber Writer's Block Thread

    I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE! I want to write a novel about the power of family and strength of faith, but all that's popping out from me is ...

    Aug 15, 2012
  • Writers Corner Re: Name Central

    Sometimes I don't even use names for characters. It gives them the sense of mystery, an unfinished know waiting to be tied. Anyways, when I do name, I do symbols ...

    Aug 13, 2012
  • Research Re: Anyone familiar with the Rocky Mountains?

    Hey Kai! Eloq told a lot of things already about the RM, so be sure to keep in mind all those facts. For details on what the RM looks like ...

    Aug 13, 2012
  • Poetry Tutorials Re: Cliches in Poetry

    Those are so true OE. It's better with a picture than an emotional verse. Thanks for the tips :)

    Aug 12, 2012
  • Writers Corner Re: How should I take this?

    Okay MVP, what you need is a snazzy starter :D . Remember that the first sentence in the first paragraph of the first chapter is the first one the reader ...

    Aug 12, 2012
  • Research Re: I or Me?

    Ooohh! I love grammar! Well, there is actually a difference between both pronouns, and that is their use in the sentence. 'I' is used only in sentences wherein you are ...

    Jun 24, 2012
  • Writing Tips Re: My stories have no plot!

    Hey! I like those gags! Your works' themes seem a bit identical to Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's works, which I collect, so I think I have a slight idea ...

    May 24, 2012
  • Research Re: What Scares You?

    Okay, so first, hi, I'm Alf, and I'm here to give some tips. Monsters and scary stuff is a must in any adventure fantasy. Now if you want to insert ...

    Apr 6, 2012


Perhaps when we find ourselves wanting everything, it is because we are dangerously close to wanting nothing.
— Sylvia Plath