Griffinkeeper

Instead of reading fiction, it would be better if you focus on non-fiction. Mien Kamph will provide you better insight into the mind of a dictator then any fan-fiction. Or, ...

The problem with the evil-overlord list is that it doesn't tell you how to create an evil overlord. Although it is good for cliche killing.

Evil Characters are a critical component of many conflicts. Unfortunately, they suffer the same problems that good guys suffer from: too much special powers, not enough character. Sauron, the chief ...

What does it mean to be a great writer? Is it when you receive kudos from everyone about your story? Not really. Anyone can say a story is great. Some ...

I sympathize. If you bombard your reader with too much information, then they have a harder time determining what is actually important. Detail dumping will make your story into a ...

It also helps if we know the gender of the character. If this is a female name, I'd drop the "u". If it is masculine I would drop the "u" ...

We're here to help. I'd only include the relevent dialogue. If there is something serious being discussed, but then the topic changes to something less serious for the rest of ...

No, more like a person describing the events leading up to his death, in the first person viewpoint. You could do it, but it would be very confusing. In fact, ...

Very informative. That's what happens when Stinkoman teaches grammar. (...) "DOT DOT DOT!" 20X6!

The gas used, according to the commadant of Auschwitz, was Zyklon B, it is a hydrocynic acid. I found this description of the actual gassing: "The door would now be ...

Oh god. The moment I see bad spelling, I just run away. I mean, it is like saying "here is this piece that I didn't care enough to spell check, ...

This is exactly what happens in storybooks, where there is no set "end" but a chain of ideas.

1. Why are writing clubs helpful? They are helpful because it gives people writing practice and more importantly, a way to better express themselves through writing. 2. What do you ...

When in doubt, use Stern. 1. Hard, harsh, or severe in manner or character: a stern disciplinarian. See Synonyms at severe. 2. Grim, gloomy, or forbidding in appearance or outlook. ...

Isn't it funny how my best ideas are always the last ones I write?