How2EataRhesus

Well, for me it depends whether the story is plot-driven (beyond the main characters' control) or character-driven. But since most are driven by characters, and I tend to focus on ...

Very, very helpful. I usually suck at beginnings. Thank you. You should post this in Non-Fiction or something so that I can give you a gold star. :D

Good article. :] The tips for prioritizing (the higher/lower order concerns) are really helpful. Although I must admit that the title immediately made me think of those black-and-white educational sho

First of all, get lots of basic biographies of her - online, or at the library. (Do NOT use Wikipedia; it's not always reliable.) Use index cards. Using one book/site ...

You can PM it to me. I'll do it. :]

Try not to name your character(s) using a name's meaning that fits their personality, as Rosey Unicorn said above. Place/time effect names. I always consider the personality of whoever named ...

I've found that writing about block actually helps cure it...temporarily, that is. I wrote a sonnet about it earlier today, actually. ;D

Watch The Twilight Zone . Seriously, that's how I get a lot of my inspiration. Once I know the basics of what I'm going to write, I just let it ...

I love Poe's short stories. My favorite's "How to Write a Blackwood Article;" he may be known for his works' creepiness, but this piece made me laugh out loud. :]

I used to be named Bobby. My mother died in Los Angeles.

First of all, congrats. I haven't exactly gotten that far yet. :] Second, wait a while before you start editing. Six weeks is a good time; maybe even two months. ...

1. You start senior year when you're seventeen and either during the year or during the summer after the year, you turn eighteen. It's the year before college. 2. The ...

1. Write first, think later. Never make yourself wait for your brain to catch up with your subconscious. 2. Don't write for publishing. Write for yourself. Enjoying it is more ...