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John Locke

  • Writers Corner 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
  • Research 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
  • Writers Corner 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
  • Writers Corner 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
  • Writing Tips 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
  • Research 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
  • Writing Tips 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
  • Writing Tips 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
  • Writing Tips 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
  • Writers Corner 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
  • Writers Corner 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
  • Writers Corner 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
  • Research 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


Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everybody I've ever known.
— Chuck Palahniuk