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I'm not American, not even close- so I need a bit of helping because I'm writing a story about two American teenagers trying to survive in a strange country. I'm ...

My characters, to me are real. End of.

If you want to show your character having conflicting thoughts- maybe have them lie to people? Like, have a dialogue with a person, but then an internal monologue with totally ...

For me, inspiration comes when I listen to good music, watch a good film, or just suddenly get an idea that I think needs to be poked and prodded more. ...

My sister hates me writing. It helps me perfectly.

Oh, and if all else fails- base your characters on people you know. I tend to use people around me as inspiration, and then let my imagination do the rest. ...

J.K Rowling did it- I can't really see why not.

I always write the end before I begin. If it worked for J.K Rowling, it works for me. Then I go through things like character outlines, theme, what the places ...

I think you could gain depth by basing some aspects of his character on a real life, flesh-and-blood person that you either know very well- his laugh might be like ...

This sounds great. Really. You seem to have it all worked out, now just do it, don't sicken yourself with the novel or you'll end up hating it. Write it, ...

Thunder dude, I'm with you all the way. However I will make one statement that can be interpretated any way you want. The reason that you hate your work so ...

I would, to begin with ask every person in the group to write a short descriptive piece- on anything. Then everyone could compare and get to know each individual's writing ...

A friend of my sister's wrote this an it's truly amazing. 'The Pack' by Tom Pow Let's hear it for the little people!

Guys, I really can't thank you all enough for this. I went into a kind a frenzy eureka moment last night- I didn't exactly jump out of the bath and ...

Ok, so I've finally had what I think is called the moment of epiphany. Otherwise known as everything I've learnt about writing so far and everything I am has come ...