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Lynlyn

  • Fiction Discussion Re: Name ideas?

    She sounds like she should have a soft sort of name... like Marielle, Daniela, Sophie, or Emily. Also check out this site: The "search by meaning" feature is great.

    Mar 8, 2008
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Torturing your character

    I don't know. I mean, I guess I've probably inflicted some pretty torturous things upon my characters, but I don't think I've ever sat down specifically with the intent of ...

    Mar 6, 2008
  • Fiction Discussion Re: the writer apart from the writing

    Is this like that article that came out when JK Rowling outed Dumbledore (it was posted somewhere on YWS, but I can't find it now) that claimed that just because ...

    Mar 6, 2008
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Takes one to write one?

    My mom devours murder mysteries, action-oriented thrillers, and CSI-type books, and the other day she was talking about how she thought you probably had to be a little bit messed ...

    Mar 6, 2008
  • Art & Photography Re: The Sun Possesses Great Beauty

    I really really like the first and second ones. The third one isn't my favorite (looks over-adjusted to me, I guess) but I love the fourth one as well. And ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Art & Photography Re: Rawr! I'm a Donosaur!

    Wow, that's awesome. Looks just like him too. ;D Maybe we can get him back on radio and he can make baby Donosaur noises. (First episode of YWS radio? Anyone? ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Have Verse Novels Earned Their Place?

    I've read a couple of Ellen Hopkins' books and I still don't see the magic. It's sort of like... the verse is just a veil for another one of those ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Writing Activities Re: Sentence Fluency Exercise

    Yeah, this sounds like a great idea. I'll use this on my essay that I'm writing. Right now. Like, the one I'm not procrastinating on. Yup.

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Welcome Mat Re: Raise your hand if you like Caramel Slice!

    Welcome, and thanks for making me incredibly hungry. I've never had a caramel slice - is that like vanilla slice with caramel instead? If so, I think that's my new ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Welcome Mat Re: Hey!!

    Hey Olivia! Welcome to YWS. I suppose you've read the Twilight series, then? Everyone says they're so good, but I've never picked one up...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Welcome Mat Re: Welcome New Members!

    Welcome, Tatra! I'm so happy to see people writing scripts. That section could use a few more submissions - not that the ones there aren't good, but, y'know, it's a ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Research Re: Product Key for Microsoft Word

    Yeah, if you Google around there are sites designed to assist people who have lost their product keys, but Microsoft generally gets on their case because a lot of people ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Official Polls Re: Are You Excited About The Journal?

    I know, the tension is killing me. Relatives keep asking where to buy it, I can point them in the right direction now. :)

    Mar 4, 2008
  • Lounge, The Re: Firestarter (President of British Operations) Moves On

    Aw, Jack... I'm going to miss seeing your name in red. Hopefully you'll still be around the site and maybe in the YWS chat, yes? Best of luck to you ...

    Mar 4, 2008
  • Randomosity Archive Re: What is the member above you known for?

    Known for having an avatar that's from a movie that I like ;)

    Mar 4, 2008


Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
— Brené Brown