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Re: Book to Screen...?
I would do it, under certain conditions. A) I oversaw the project in some fashion (not as much as a director, but I want to be informed) B) I had ...
Apr 16, 2007 -
Re: Character dialogue
Not quite Saphirus. Persoanlly, I prefer the phrase, "you're only in trouble if you get caught". Now that's a true statement. And, by the way, I'm no crimi...okay, so I ...
Apr 16, 2007 -
Re: Character Answer Game
Leaving my father to die. ~Hunter Getting used to killing. I don't like it, but it doesn't bother me at all now. ~Diego Teaching myself everything I needed to know ...
Apr 16, 2007 -
Re: Character dialogue
Hey, it could be worse. I've heard worse. My name's simply Alex. Pretty genaric. However, I've been called a lot of unflattering things. Let's see; traitor, demon, abomination, "Evil, vile, ...
Apr 16, 2007 -
Re: Defeating Galbatorix with help from a Galaxy far far away
This is simply an "Eragon-is-a-complete-rip-off-I-hate-this-book" rant. Nothing more, nothing less. The structuring suggests that this was trown together in a matter of minutes, with only enough resea
Apr 15, 2007 -
Re: Scaring yourself
((While this topic is geared towards the generally older members, I'm leaving this topic open, so don't go into details please. Otherwise, I'll need to slap a rating on it. ...
Apr 15, 2007 -
Re: A question of pacing
The "without action" is your problem. It doens't need to be anything dramtic, but something interesting needs to be happening. I've seen it in numerous places, and I can't remember ...
Apr 15, 2007 -
Re: Blood and Chocolate
I had high hopes (though not too high), and found myself dissapointed, especially at the ending. It was a different take on the whole werewolf thing, and it was recommended ...
Apr 2, 2007 -
Re: Balance
I never liked Lord of the Flies either. The Great Gadsby was far worse though. I think that people often find more there than the author really thought of. symbolism ...
Mar 31, 2007 -
Re: Character dialogue
You people can go off on some strange tangents. I agree on the "whining solves nothing" sentiment. Give me one example of whining doing good. Well except against those who ...
Mar 28, 2007 -
Re: The Griffinkeeper
First thing's first. Grif is certainly an unusuial name, though it actually doesn't sound unrealistic for modern times. However, it is far enough off the beaten path that new people ...
Mar 26, 2007 -
Re: To outline or not to outline?
I outline...somewhat. Usually, a really cool scene or important plot point will flesh itself out during my mind wandering sessions. These scenes will often organize themselves into an outline. I ...
Mar 18, 2007 -
Re: Character Answer Game
Just about every one, including my skull. Hurt like hell for a minute or two. ~Diego None of my own, yet, but I've broken other's bones. ~Alex What's the worst ...
Mar 15, 2007 -
Re: On putting writing in a novel
The Pendragon series basically does exactly this. The way the author does it, though I don't remember who that author was. I'd guess at least 70% of the entire book, ...
Mar 13, 2007 -
Re: Fact Check
A recoverable coma. I can see a fire working out, since both he and his friend both fall into a coma at the same time. That's why I originally had ...
Mar 5, 2007
