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Title capitalization is icky. It's grammatical, there are different varieties, and it's not something readers pay extensive attention to. But if you're looking for a shiny title, here's a basic ...

I find this article to be really helpful, if you're looking for motivation. You can also check out Writing Tutorials for tips to plot, edit, revise, and break writer's block. ...

The semicolon's incorrect; try exchanging it for a comma or an ellipsis, or an M-dash (with a little tweaking, you could probably make it work?). Here's why: Correct: ^sentence above ...

discusses how to speed things up and slow things down. To second what MaryEvans wrote, your best chance is detail. More specifically, the setting. Link it to your character's mood. ...

The article discusses novels, but I think you can apply it to most things. ^_^

You both--so amazing. Thank you!!! :D

Thanks! That helped loads. :D

Ah, sorry. I wasn't clear. Break the paragraphs all you want, as long there's no unexpected piece of narration: "[Insert long narrative tale]." He blah blah ... blah blah blah, ...

Hey, Moalex! I hope I'm not too late. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle used this loads, seeing as Sherlock Holmes solved most of his crimes without assistance. The Time Machine and ...

Thanks for the replies! ^.^ Ah, definitely; they're easier to read. But at the same time, they affect the pace, or that's just me? When I'm tossing in more detail, ...

How do I fatten up my paragraphs? I've tried fluff, but that doesn't work; I get stuck. I look at them, and I feel like I'll get a paper cut ...

Ugh. First drafts. Why do they exist? I edit more than I write, which works, since my old document's bursting like a bullfrog. As for advice, I can't give much, ...

On the subject of crying, I purchased Elements of Fiction Writing , and it said something along the lines of "if your character doesn't cry, your reader will do it ...

1) When I first read this, I didn't see "the owners of." So I crossed it out for you. :smt003 2) TARDIS! Or Hogwarts? 3) I can't stop pondering over ...

Most evil queens possess black hair. But honestly, as long as your evil queen doesn't possess an overlarge nose, a cackling laugh, and an exotically exquisite name, you're good. :D ...