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  • Writing Tips Re: Character obsession

    Thanks! That's a nice way of putting it. Though in my case, this angel has been around since pretty much the beginning of time, and seen pretty much everything that ...

    Jun 18, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Character obsession

    That might be the word, but I still can't find it in tvtropes. I found Otaku, but the page lists only the game, anime/manga, movie, etc otaku. Anyways, any other ...

    Jun 18, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Character obsession

    I have problem defining what I'm talking about too. I'm sure "obsession" is not really the most correct word for it. Hmm, but in general, it's what interests a character. ...

    Jun 16, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Character obsession

    Well, I need some ideas on obsessions characters would have. I tried to find this, indexed, in tvtropes but I couldn't find it (if someone know where to find it, ...

    Jun 16, 2011
  • Art & Photography Re: Ever Green and the Philippines

    Nice =) Can't see the first pic tho. 2nd last pic is really like my hometown (like the one you showed me before)

    Jun 1, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Any tips on starting a 1st POV?

    Yeah, I'll just write. But sooner or later I'll come back to the beginning and be stressed out all over again. Here's what I'm thinking of right now: an opening ...

    Feb 28, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Any tips on starting a 1st POV?

    And I wouldn't worry about putting in a why they're acting. That can be the main plot of the novel, and you don't want to give away the conflict right ...

    Feb 22, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Any tips on starting a 1st POV?

    Thanks for the answers! So if I'm getting it correctly, having the MC introduce himself at the start is a big no-no, yes? All I'm left is whether to start ...

    Feb 21, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Any tips on starting a 1st POV?

    Can it start with the MC introducing himself? If yes, how long of a description would be good? Can it start with his thoughts? If so, how do I connect ...

    Feb 19, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Need help on my beginning !

    'Leaving the reason as to why human is a problem', I got that suggestion a lot. I know it can work out, but why I still see it as a ...

    Nov 10, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: Need help on my beginning !

    @Apple Well I have a suggestion. You could begin with the angel saying that humans are the problem with the war and such (but only briefly) and then jump into ...

    Nov 9, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: Need help on my beginning !

    Thank you! That's what I want to do. It's just, my worry comes from when I explain the situation so lightly (that human is a problem), worrying the reader won't ...

    Nov 9, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: Need help on my beginning !

    So, it's in first person. I have the hook in the beginning. I start it really close to the 'turning point'. In fact, it starts with the turning point. My ...

    Nov 8, 2010
  • General Fiction Novels Re: Child's Play Part One

    I'm not sure what can I say to help this out. I like it like this already. Maybe I'll just say something I 'wouldn't' want to happen in your next ...

    Oct 19, 2009
  • General Fiction Novels Re: Shadow Flight: un-retirement chapter one: Briefing

    I don't like doing grammar check, so I'll skip that. First of all, the setting. This is some sort of fantasy that you want the reader to know all the ...

    Oct 19, 2009


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