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Another good example of this kind of writing is the historical fiction novel When My Name Was Keoko.

So, I have a bad habit when it comes to posting. I'll write a few pages one day, and then post only some of it. Then I post the rest ...

Okay, I have an idea that might be useful. There are people called dusklings who are invisible to human eyes- until now. (That's all; you'll have to flesh it out.)

I read a book where the main character was a thief. He purposely got caught so he could learn from a master criminal.

And nobody said they have to have scales, either. Pernese dragons have smooth hides, I think.

Of course, you could go with my dad's method. Buy some sturdy three-ring binders, print your work and distribute it yourself.

Actually, there's quite a thorough description of Leviathan in the book of Job. If you need inspiration that might be a good place to start.

It's supposed to be a mountain spring, possibly underground. (Are there springs underground? I would think so.)

To cut right to the chase- what does water smell like?

I've always had a fear of sharks. They're expressionless, and can seem soulless. Of course, there aren't that many marine fantasies out there, so yours could be a first.

If you've ever read Kipling's "Just So Stories", you probably remember him talking directly to you. What I wonder is, can the same be done in a novel?

You could always simply print a few copies yourself. That way, potential readers can look at your work for free and they might tell a friend who has connections.

By the way... if you have to have a prophecy, just know that they don't tend to rhyme.

It's been done, certainly.

Another you might want to think about. Some people think you'd have to worry about running into your younger self, which could have dire consequences. Personally, though, I wonder if ...