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Re: Truth to fiction
I agree with Inertia. Sometimes I do it without realising and then go back to change it as usually it comes out as info dump.
Oct 27, 2006 -
Re: Conversation help please
When I'm stuck I go and have a conversation with friends or family members (even if it annoys them) and note down how each person expresses themself.
Oct 27, 2006 -
Re: Guidelines on Synonyms for Said
addressed Example: None Use it?: Never! This should NEVER be used for said. NEVER. It just... doesn't work. Address means to communicate with a specific subject, and it is never ...
Oct 24, 2006 -
Re: Writer's Procrastination
I usually do the above most of the time anyway and I'm still undecided about whether WB exists or not. I take time off writing when I feel I have ...
Oct 20, 2006 -
Re: Titles...
I sometimes pick lines from the piece I'm working on and go from there. After a while I stick to it or change the name.
Oct 17, 2006 -
Re: Objects to Prompt You...
Is it weird that old people inspire me? And bridges? I love walking along bridges (Blackfriars, Southwark, Tower, London) and I really love watching the waves chop with hypnotic motions ...
Oct 16, 2006 -
Re: First and Third person
Gazza asked the same question a while ago and here is my reply: Have you read The Bartimaeus Trilogy ? It starts off in first person with endnotes (which I ...
Oct 16, 2006 -
Re: Isaacasimovity
I noticed in The Chair you had these long-drawn sentences and it did meddle with my mind. I suggest reading through whatever needs changing and writing down different sentences that ...
Oct 13, 2006 -
Re: The Good, the Bad and the Inbetweens
I'm the Critiquer and a bit of the Pedant sometimes. A great way to look at how some people critique, Jack.
Oct 12, 2006 -
Re: The Color Thesaurus
So many colours... :shock: How about opal? Nice one CL.
Oct 9, 2006 -
Re: Guess what? FREAK sucks.
I actually like the edited version.
Oct 9, 2006 -
Re: "The Real World"
My best friend and my kid siblings know. When my parents found out they were not too pleased. They've tried to stop me so I use the computer for all ...
Oct 2, 2006 -
Re: Understanding and Finding Voice
I use voice all the time, sometimes without realising it and other times I add it in. A helpful tip by the way. :D
Sep 28, 2006 -
Re: Angels
So I wanted to know, what are angels for you? I think angels are there to watch over people. Even if they can't help the person I believe they can ...
Sep 26, 2006 -
Re: Being Critical
Great tips, Snoink. If I find even one single needless word, it's out. Gone. Disappeared. Deleted. Sent away. Whatever. If it's not strong enough, I change it. If it's too ...
Sep 26, 2006
