Lilyy03

So. After a couple unsuccessful attempts at writing novels (or very long short stories) over the years, I've decided to try doing it properly. ^_^ I think my lack of ...

I'd add that His Dark Materials also shows a lot of innovative, extremely interesting magical creatures. Not the usual stock of dragons or centaurs--armored bears, daemons... Also, Diana Wynne Jones' ...

Battles definitely aren't essential for conflict--the way some writers do them, they're just totally boring. :P Sometimes it's the smaller, more personal, less flashy conflicts that are the ones that ...

Oooh, cool. I do something like this. Well, with a somewhat larger notebook, and a pencil. I can't stand the Sharpie smell. :D But I may try it this way ...

I wouldn't volunteer, as it seems rather... strange, I guess. I'd be interested in finding out how it went, though.

Oooh... Interesting. I don't really do too good a job of incorporating all of them either. I think I mostly do the predictable sight, sound, and temperature. Though, a while ...

Cool! :D I'm not the only person who gets my best ideas while in the shower... Dreams have been a good source for me too. I've gotten ideas for characters, ...

Brilliant article! It's going to be very useful. *bookmarks*

(Most people here seem to know all these things cold, but for those who don't... If I've missed anything or made mistakes, please say so!) Proper use of punctuation in ...

I agree with Jenna. The way you set up your clues is very important, so it's a good idea to have a pretty good plan of how your story is ...

What was left? Only their echoes.

LOL!! Oh, and it is awesome you've gotten things published. :D Good luck!

I usually write in the past tense, as its more natural, and more common. But I do try the present tense at times and I like it. I've read some ...

Best of luck!!

Darnit, I screw this up quite a lot, LOL. But I think your explanation and examples are going to help me remember it. ;) Thanks! I always miz 'where' and ...