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Re: How do I make sure I don't take forever to write my notes?
Simply: Don't. To some degree, it's as simple as that. Decide that you're not going to take forever, and move on. For every story, there's a different time length. A ...
Jan 28, 2015 -
Re: I have writer's block
I'm saying that it's up to you, but don't try to make your first draft perfect just so you can post it on YWS. Let your first draft just be ...
Jan 26, 2015 -
Re: I have writer's block
The great thing about YWS is that even if your piece is perfect, reviewers will find things to nit-pick! 8D No matter how hard you work, there's always going to ...
Jan 26, 2015 -
Re: Do you think it's too late to apply for a summer program?
Yes! Go for it! Find your best piece of writing, polish it, and send it in. You may not get in, but you also just might! There's nothing wrong with ...
Jan 26, 2015 -
Re: I have writer's block
I need you to take a deep breath. And then another one. Because you're stressing out, and you think there's no way you'll ever write again. I'm here to tell ...
Jan 26, 2015 -
Re: Inconsistencies in my story?
It is entirely possible for a people to have superior training and be peaceful. Some Native American tribes, for example, were a peaceful people-- but when push came to shove-- ...
Jan 22, 2015 -
Re: Should I attend a summer program for creative writing?
Like Rosey said, find out when the payment is due! Also, the program might even offer scholarships or financial aid. Look for camps that specifically offer it then if you ...
Jan 19, 2015 -
Re: cheesy writing
Okay, I'm gonna try to do the best I can with this--but I have no idea what your plot is, so I'm not going to be much help. One of ...
Jan 18, 2015 -
Re: cheesy writing
Can you give us an example of this cheesy writing? Without actually seeing the writing, I can't really help you-- because I don't know how your writing is cheesy. Is ...
Jan 18, 2015 -
Re: Should I attend a summer program for creative writing?
If you chose to go into writing in college, there's nothing that says you have to show a college you've written before then. You can chose your major and do ...
Jan 18, 2015 -
Re: Prewriting journal.
If you decide that you really just want it to be a simple romance story, you can always take the abusive father out. Like I said before, it's a little ...
Jan 14, 2015 -
Re: Prewriting journal.
I'm gonna build on what Rosey said. What I really liked about your plot is the vintage video game thing. It's quite original, I don't think I've ever seen it ...
Jan 13, 2015 -
Re: What exactly must YOU figure out before starting your story?
First, I don't really understand why it's called the Vest Of Knowledge if it just holds stuff. It's not like the vest talks to you, or teaches you something. It ...
Jan 8, 2015 -
Re: Why Swan Shouldn't have Two Loves
As a general rule, we don't delete topics. So, I'm just gonna leave it here, and you can edit it if and when you rewrite it.
Dec 21, 2014 -
Re: Naming the Antichrist
Personally, and this is just because I like the names, I like Gregor and Lucine. Just cause they're cool. As for the name of your antichrist.... Azariah - meaning he ...
Dec 21, 2014
