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Re: When to ditch it?
Never ever do this unless you feel like your story is going no where. I always try to keep my writing going. To me, it's like it's against the rules ...
Aug 20, 2007 -
Re: Diaries/Journals/Notebooks
I keep a notebook with me pretty much every where I go. This is a good idea because this can really help move stories along because you'll have tons of ...
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Re: I can't finish!
Write! Keep on writing! You have to end it, that's how I got through Script Frenzy, I just forced myself to write, it actually made it better! That's my tip. ...
Aug 9, 2007 -
Re: Killing a character...
I have this too. My tips: 1) Consider if the death is really necessary. If it is then get ready for step 2. 2) Figure out the way you want ...
Aug 8, 2007 -
Re: To Romance or Not To Romance...
If I were in your situation, I would write out multiple realtionships and problems for them. Maybe... 1) falling in love, pulling away, falling back in love, breaking up, falling ...
Aug 8, 2007 -
Re: The "Hero" Problem
I say, give your hero depth, make them real. They have emotions, don't they? Bring out the emotions. You can do this by threatening someone close to your character, have ...
Aug 8, 2007 -
Re: Making Characters mysterious?
This aspect is hard for a lot of writers, including me. My tips are... 1) Don't pull together the characterzation for the person all at once in your novel/story. Spread ...
Aug 8, 2007 -
Re: Book to Screen...?
I wouldd be honored. Although, I'd ask to be quite involved in the project, otherwise, no way! I've seen what can happen when good books are turned into horrible movies ...
Aug 7, 2007 -
Re: Does it work?
I found just taking a nap would help me when I was stuck in writing for Script Frenzy. Just sit in your living room, turn on the TV and sleep, ...
Aug 7, 2007 -
Re: Making a Character Death Sad
With as many death scenes as I've read and written, I find that describing another character's pain along with describing the death, like so... Sarah fell to the floor as ...
Aug 7, 2007 -
Re: How do YOU get last names for a story charater?
I find that I have to know my chracter before I know my character's last name. Some characters don't need last names, so make sure you know your character before ...
Aug 7, 2007 -
Re: The Chronicles of Secrecy- The Writing
These are general layouts for the novels, kind of like what they put on the backs of books.. The titles are still working titles (except for the first). Book 1: ...
Aug 7, 2007
