Sam

Diagnosable disorders? :P Fun stuff!

...and have your readers connect! I go to Rich Kid School. That is, at least one lunchtime a year, we all gather round a table in the cafeteria and tell ...

One word: conflict. It's the most foolproof way to put in twists. And, the great thing is that there's really no way to go overboard (or underboard) with it. A ...

...I do. It's true. However, I've recently realized that outlining can be an immense help if you want to create effects such as foreshadowing. What to do? Now, if you're ...

I totally agree with Smaur on NaNoWriMo. I went from writing maybe a chapter a week to...well, 50k in a month. And your writing style really changes after that- I'm ...

But see, Snoinkus? That's a namesake! :D But names CAN'T make a man a man or...you get my point. Roaming Shadow- I actually read an article on stereotyping and the ...

Ooh! *claps hands* A kindred spirit! I've got...*counts fingers* five different characters who narrate in my story. Then I split up the story into several parts- and each would have ...

Characters are tough. In fact, they're probably the hardest part of your stories to write- you've got to make them flawed as people, yet come off flawlessly in the story. ...

And almost every story has a sarcastic/comedic relief character...so...you've always got someone handy.

I try to critique a lot, but often I read a lot more critiques than I write (yes, so, I'm editing obsessed, but I think it's important :wink:). And usually ...

:lol: Was that a RealKids moment? ...I seem to remember something similar happening.

Uhh...*cough* :wink: Oh, wow, I definitely need to update this.

It's great when you post a story you're excited about and then notice that five minutes later someone's posted a comment, isn't it? [I'm adding a dramatic pause in so ...

Does he have 'wavy, jet-black hair' and 'striking eyes'? :wink:

I'd also recommend the Dandy Warhols and Muse. Both a little out there...