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Depends on what you're writing. If it's fantasy, either make the names up or misspell common names. :) If it's a science fiction, pretty much the same thing. But if ...

Don't ever lump all your description in one place. Spread it out, like so: "People stared at his gold eyes..." (exposition, action.) "His long, black hair swayed in the wind." ...

Since there's already a discussion on first and third person, how about second? Does anyone know a good story in second person? Is it harder or easier to write in?

Heck, write about anything. Even if it's just a journal entry.

*takes a guess* It's Nano. Got to be.

Hey, don't belittle my efforts, Jack! Although, you do kinda have a point.

What you could do... is have magic be a substance. And if a mage uses too much of it too fast, he gets a sickness. Say he tries to lift ...

I don't think you need the explanations for "narrative" and "genre." We're all writers here, after all.

Usually, I think an author just mentions that a character picks a lock, not how it's done. I could be wrong about that.

Meh. I have a dozen notebooks, but I usually don't take them anywhere. And I'm hoping to get a tape recorder soon.

First off, would you be surprised to know that we guys can't figure you girls? It's true. And second, cliches just don't fit the bill. I know because I'm weird.

I salute you on your attempt, but... won't the humans and aliens know that a war between them would last that long?

Well, folks, I could use some help. I'm working on a story where electric power doesn't exist. The problem is, I'm not sure what to replace it with. Thoughts?

It's real good. No mistakes that I can see, and you conveyed the characters' feelings well.

Does anyone know what the condition is called where your neck muscles spasm? All i know is, I have it, and no one helps me with it.