Leja

There are alot of "pretty" phrases here, that sound good if you're passively listening, but if you were to look closer, they're really just empty words. And in something so ...

With Dumbledore, though, it's different, because his love for Grindelwald actually adds to the story of Grindelwald's defeat. Exactly! But the thing is, what if she hadn't said anything? There'd ...

Where did God come from? How is that relevant?

I'd call the author. Or write a letter. Letters are surprisingly effective. Normal mail letters, not e-mail. E-mail is too easy to delete, and so few people write worthwhile actual ...

I just find it annoying that it weakens the books, makes them less able to stand by themselves, and keeps them tied to JK Rowling. :frustration:

So planning would be general ideas, and plotting would be getting into the nit-picky details?

Can we clarify the difference between plotting an planning? At least in this context? I'm starting to get confused...

*dances* So cool! Though some of the ghosts have scary eyes... [s][... the banner changed?][/s] EDIT: never mind, I see it now ^_^ And it's awesome!

"Novel" (or even "story" when used in the same context) is a term that creeps up quite a bit 'round here. As it should :wink: But have you ever stopped ...

I can't wait for the ghost stories :D EDIT: and the time change is very helpful.

haha, that's amazing, Trident! you could be... a laundry basket! safety pin socks up and down your sleeves XD

I'd wager a guess that it's French because here's Google's result when I used the simple translation to French "We are fighting valiantly" is the text it returns. Alas, I ...

That's awesome, Nate! I don't think I could bear to outgrow the Writers' Society system altogether. I shall certainly 'migrate' when I am of age (sounds so ceremonious) :D Again, ...

I see no reason why the process of plotting rather than the process of writing can't be the metaphorical excavation of the story. And then to continue the comparison, writing ...

This is a link to a review of the movie City of God , which looks like it could be of some help. This is a picture of a slum ...