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Re: Searching for a novel writing buddy...
I don't know if you saw the message I posted on your profile, but please look! I'm interested in working together, my friend.
Jan 7, 2015 -
Re: French speech
The passe compose is used with actions that have already happened. For example: Hier soir, j'ai fait les devoirs. Or, last night, I did my homework. The imparfait is more ...
May 12, 2014 -
Re: What direction to take this story
You're welcome, my friend. I hope you'll tell me when the first few chapters are written!
May 12, 2014 -
Re: What direction to take this story
A suggestion. I would not have Alain, fantastic name, kill Elizabeth. Instead, have part of the focus of the novel be on the psychological torture that Alain forces Elizabeth to ...
May 12, 2014 -
Re: Emotion Through Dialogue
Like, if your character usually uses very concise, clear wording, uses their hands minimally, and maintains eye contact, and is one day stuttering and fumbling for words, and using their ...
May 10, 2014 -
Re: civil war?
If you are going to create a universe where the South wins the Civil War, I would be particular about how exactly they defeated the North. Do not gloss over ...
May 10, 2014 -
Re: Emotion Through Dialogue
I tend to avoid allowing my characters to speak of their emotions. For some reason, it seems unnatural. As well, if they are going to speak of their emotions, it ...
May 9, 2014 -
Re: Emotion Through Dialogue
Maybe not mimic real life dialogue, but characters don't simply walk around saying what they feel. It can reflect what they feel, certainly. But I think that the bulk of ...
May 9, 2014 -
Re: Emotion Through Dialogue
I usually don't convey emotion in dialogue. Because, as humans, we rarely use our language to show deep emotion. It is usually internal.
May 9, 2014 -
Re: The Darwinism of Writing
With all writers, I would assume, we come by each form of inspiration at least once. However, I have found that my greatest ideas are often fleeting. A name that ...
Jan 5, 2014 -
Re: A trial for my idea.
I think any idea can be fantastic. It seems as though you have thought it it through, so all that is left is to right it! I say go for ...
Jan 5, 2014 -
Re: Which idea is better?
Personally, the first one seems a bit overused and cliche. However, the second one seems different and creative. I would run with it, my friend! :)
Jan 3, 2014 -
Re: It's getting harder and harder...
I had the same problem until very recently, my friend. I would sit down to write and the passion simply would not appear. It frustrated me, angered me, and caused ...
Jan 2, 2014
