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Hello, Rachel! I just love your name :D Now whyever could that be, eh? Anyway, welcome to YWS! This is indeed a place that'll help you write better, and also ...

I downloaded a sample to my Kindle. If I like that, I'll get the rest. If I like that, you're in luck--I've actually got a decent amount of reviewing clout ...

Oh, goodness, what happens when you don't have notifications to remind you! I shall get on these right away, tadpoles!

"Oh, something romantic! We could have a picnic in the garden, or maybe we could even take a ride out of the city! I've only--I've never been out there before." ...

I do both. I have playlists of songs that fit my characters and my novels, and if I write with music, I usually try o start with something that fits ...

Creativity is a muscle, and like all muscles, it can fall out of use and get wimpy. So flex it. If it's too rusty for writing, draw some squiggles on ...

Generally speaking, you come across two types of writers in regards to plot. There are the Planners, the Architect types, who sit down and, well, plan things beforehand. The most ...

When it comes to writing accents and language variation, I have a general rule of thumb. It's called the Mark Twain Rule. It goes like this: "Unless you're Mark Twain, ...

I pronounced it "Kay," and my second instinct would be "Say." Depending on what the rest of the name was, that might change. Most guides go in the back of ...

Yep, what Mikko said. It might look like no YWSer has Facebook, but that's because people are keeping real names and identities hidden. Always be smart. *does more spooky sounds*

What Rosey said the second time. Only, even better, you can use whatever features the ghost chooses to characterize the ghost. If he sees the two guys as "the fat ...

I don't think there's any established ratio for this, unfortunately. I'd say a lot depends on what your goals are for your novel and for your writing in general, and ...

But in case you're not referring to second-person POV, what you probably mean is a style of third person omniscient that was quite popular in Kipling's time and before that. ...

The answer to your question, I think, is "subplots." Her being attracted to him and not knowing he's a vampire is one thing... But are vampires common and known in ...

"But it's organic fur!" she insisted.