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  • Poetry Tutorials Re: Cliches in Poetry

    Cliches in Poetry So what makes a “cliché”? In my opinion, a cliché is a well worn idea presented in a well worn way. People are irritated by cliches because, ...

    Jan 29, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: Four Basics for Good Writing

    I was thinking today, and in my opinion, good writing can be broken down into four different things. These are the things that you need in order to write effectively. ...

    Jan 9, 2010
  • Research Re: Pregancy test strips?

    Lol k, For some tests, the strip turns blue, others have a plus mark and the fancy ones have an electronic read out. I'm not fully sure what information you're ...

    Jan 1, 2010
  • Research Re: Pregancy test strips?

    Pregnancy* They are essentially reading to see if a certain hormone is in your system. If it is, you're pregnant.

    Jan 1, 2010
  • Writing Tips Re: Self Editing Before You Post

    One thing that I have found lacking in many posts these days, is self editing. It's absolutely true that rough drafts are just that... rough. There is going to be ...

    Dec 11, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Doing Research

    I was just using Hobbits as an example because they're something most people know about lol but my other example was Elves that fly around and shoot people with air ...

    Sep 19, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Doing Research

    Just going to throw this out there, but... facts on zombies? Isn't that kind of an area where "facts" don't come into play at all? That's the beauty of creatures ...

    Sep 19, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Doing Research

    I agree that it's important to know what you're talking about, however I also think it's important to create your own ideas. When it comes to things that are very ...

    Sep 19, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Building a Strong Character

    There are always going to be opinions on what a strong character is, and everyone of them is going to be different, which I think is a good thing. I ...

    Sep 12, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Take your crits like a soldier, Private Twinkletoes!

    I'd just like to say that you can always argue a point with a reviewer if you feel like they are wrong. Don't be a jerk about it, but I ...

    Aug 8, 2009
  • Writing Tutorials Re: How to Get Rid of Talking Heads

    Jun 21, 2009
  • Writing Tips Re: Harassment: Good or Bad?

    Typically it annoys me to no end, but it also flatters me. Clearly if someone is putting so much effort in to bother me about writing again, they actually like ...

    Mar 10, 2009
  • Writing Tutorials Re: Antagonists and Villains

    I am a big fan of incredible antagonists, as in, the antagonist that by the end of the story you find yourself almost rooting for the “bad guy” to win. ...

    Dec 31, 2008
  • Writing Tips Re: Slang in Dialogue

    I think slang in dialogue, or even in the descriptions (normally fits better if the writing is in first person) can add a lot to the voice of the character. ...

    Dec 23, 2008
  • Research Re: Question for the Girls Here

    I have an eye addiction. After that it is all relative. Also wit. I want a guy that I can argue with.

    Dec 10, 2008


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