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  • Fiction Discussion Re: Most Disturbing Books

    I never found 1984 all that disturbing, probably because it didn't seem too unrealistic or impossible; having studied psychology and sociology, what was disturbing was how much that kind of ...

    May 7, 2006
  • Fiction Discussion Re: What are you reading at the moment?

    ...Just finished Pride and Prejudice - and I never thought of having such a good time reading Jane Austen. Though I hadn't ever read anything of hers before (brilliant judgement ...

    May 7, 2006
  • Welcome Mat Re: hello all

    Welcome Woggle... You're 13 and new and you write, yes? ^_~ Anyhow, if you've got any particular question about how YWS works, check the FAQ or PM mods- they're very ...

    May 7, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: Hidden Characters

    'Sounds perfectly admissable to me. In fact, I rather like the image you've given there already...of just picking this fellow out of the crowd and then going on. Let it ...

    May 5, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: Blazing minds!

    Beware the flatland's brambled sceptres. The waving stalks, spined, draw blood and leave their poison. (It's true - very neat idea, Arvy. ^_^)

    May 5, 2006
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Am I the only one who is in love with adult romances?

    Whether a romantic or not, I don't think I could ever stand reading the ...'romance' novels so-called. In general, I don't read much fluff. I'd rather reread Dostoyevsky (honestly). So ...

    May 5, 2006
  • Information Desk Archive Re: Random Tips Addition, or 101 Ways To Skin A Cat

    "Break a leg --er, a pencil lead." "Ask questions...of yourself. Why is a word that never wears thin for a writer." "Critique. You get cookies." ^_^ "Writing is like anything. ...

    May 5, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: Repeating Words

    Hi, guys, I could use a little help with something. Below is an excerpt from a story I'm currently writing for school. Some people did know of Najra, but if ...

    May 5, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: Witch Hunters Original?

    Yes...I have a critique in progress - saved as draft. ^_^ The title caught my eye; and I liked the image of the huntseye , blurring things mauve.

    May 4, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: Blazing minds!

    Once a year the light of dawn breaks before the moon has gone - and the two lights mingle like a jewel on the horizon. They call it the Tear ...

    May 4, 2006
  • Writing Tips Re: Witch Hunters Original?

    I can't say that I've ever read any dark fantasy involving witch hunters - not as you've portrayed them certainly (in Mauve Eye). So - in conclusion - yes, sounds ...

    May 4, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game

    How many can I have? --Not that I've seen either. Makes it hard to have a view . Wait...serious question? About pikemen? -Tov --- So - what if the world ...

    May 3, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: Character Answer Game

    (deadpan ) ...Hate? -Tov --- If threatened - what's your first instinct? (Wince? Run? Hit back without a thought?...)

    May 3, 2006
  • Writing Activities Re: How fast can you type?

    Is this really a writing activity? ^_~ ...Oh well, amusing all the same. Test: Wonderful Wizard of Oz Gross Speed: 65 WPM Errors: 3 Net Speed: 60 Accuracy: 95% For ...

    May 3, 2006
  • Welcome Mat Re: Welcome New Members!

    It is a rather cool site. ~_^ Welcome, ScarletMorning. If you've got questions or such, feel free to PM me. But the FAQ is useful...and all the mods as well. ...

    May 3, 2006


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