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  • Media Reviews Re: Harry Potter & Inheritance- Opinions Wanted!!

    Wow, you really love Harry Potter and the Inheritance series don't you? well i got some good news and some bad news for you christopher paolini is not going to ...

    Nov 10, 2007
  • NovMo Archives Re: NanoWriMo Wordcount '07

    28,092 Yeah, I know. It's actually a rather lame number to end on, but I must sleep. So, Snoink, seeing as you're over half-way done already, are you aiming at ...

    Nov 6, 2007
  • NovMo Archives Re: NanoWriMo Wordcount '07

    You're all doing great! Keep up the good work! *hands out energy sweets/candy (depending on country of origin)*

    Nov 5, 2007
  • Art & Photography Re: painting, please critique

    Hey, please keep this civil. cheeztoast, on this site we try to be helpful in our criticisms - your blunt rudeness has no place here, and I will be forced ...

    Nov 2, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Cliche Fantasy

    I do agree with Eragon, but I never read LOTR (for angry mobs, dial 1-800-TOO-BAD) so maybe my first impression of it was "cool". Eldest did get better though, and ...

    Nov 2, 2007
  • NovMo Archives Re: NanoWriMo '07-First Sentences

    Sam, I love yours! XD So randomly funny! (although I'm sure it's not so random once you get into the story... *shuts up*) I'm not taking part this year myself, ...

    Nov 2, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: What are you reading at the moment?

    I can't wait for it! I know I'll probably be disappointed, but, hey, New Line are doing it, and they did a good job on LOTR, so... who knows? And ...

    Oct 16, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: What are you reading at the moment?

    Well, I'm reading three books at present - Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowling, and Les Miserables by Victor ...

    Oct 15, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: drawing maps?

    Maps: If you are going to have a map in your book, chances are practically nil that your publisher or agent will expect it to be one you've drawn yourself. ...

    Oct 14, 2007
  • Media Reviews Re: I writing book about sex

    I'm locking this - that was definitely not suitable for young writers, nor was it a suitable link for any writing site. **LOCKED**

    Oct 5, 2007
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game

    **LOCKED** Go here for more!

    Oct 3, 2007
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game [2]

    The first thread had gotten way too long, so here's a brand new one! You can start with the last question on the previous thread, as asked by Mantis: "Dan ...

    Oct 3, 2007
  • Writing Activities Re: Character/novel's theme songs

    Well, my story, House of Wolves , was mainly just inspired from the title of this song, but looking back on the lyrics, I have to say that it's very ...

    Sep 30, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Cliche Fantasy

    I think the only really cliche fantasy I've ever read has to be Eragon . A simply loathe it. Although I think it's difficult to create a completely original fantasy ...

    Sep 22, 2007
  • Writing Activities Re: title-'the surprise'

    Who actually turn out to be fugitives from one of Saturn's rings...

    Sep 11, 2007


“Such nonsense!" declared Dr Greysteel. "Whoever heard of cats doing anything useful!" "Except for staring at one in a supercilious manner," said Strange. "That has a sort of moral usefulness, I suppose, in making one feel uncomfortable and encouraging sober reflection upon one's imperfections.”
— Susanna Clarke, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell