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Re: 7 Simple Rules for Stronger Prose
I've seen this set before, and I still disagree with #1. I doubt this, as I only wrote it an hour ago. =P Anyway! "Said" is bland. It conveys only ...
Nov 10, 2010 -
Re: 7 Simple Rules for Stronger Prose
These are 7 simple ‘rules’ that will hopefully strengthen your writing. On a very basic level, what they really come down to is: simplicity, variety, and interest. But telling you ...
Nov 10, 2010 -
Re: Is homosexuality a choice or a result of nature?
Are we still debating this? Who cares? Gays are gay. Their gayness doesn't hurt you, or anyone else.
Nov 10, 2010 -
Re: Brevity
Thanks for the feedback, lovely people. I want to cuddle the three of you.
Oct 17, 2010 -
Re: Dear YWS, from The Written Chef
As I understand it, gay and lesbian characters are quite common in fantasy novels, actually. I wouldn't fret about it.
Oct 16, 2010 -
Re: Too many restrictions on sci-fi. help?
What makes you think you can't mention Earth?
Oct 16, 2010 -
Re: Brevity
!Warning! !Warning! !Warning! !Warning! !Warning! 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ 18+ ...
Oct 16, 2010 -
Re: The World According To YWS [Updated With USA & UK Maps]
South East England for the win!
Jul 18, 2010 -
Re: Top 10 Stand-Up Comedians
No Dara O'Briain!? What is wrong with you, man? Also, I'm not a big fan of Marcus Brigstocke's stand up. Waaaay too preachy for me. His Live at the Apollo ...
Jul 6, 2010 -
Re: Ballad of Blood and Tears(prelude/work in progress)
Hey, welcome to the site. =) For an opening to a novel (I assume this is a novel?) this is all a bit too slow for my tastes. Nothing actually ...
Jul 5, 2010 -
Re: Crying while writing.... <.< >.>
No. I cackle with glee.
Jul 2, 2010 -
Re: "Recommend a TV Show" Thread!
I second both of the above. And I personally suggest: The IT Crowd. I've sat here a while trying to describe it's genius. I can't. It's funny. Very funny. If ...
Jul 2, 2010 -
Re: Copyright questions
First: Yeah, that's fine. Use the title if you like. Second: Yeah, that's fine as well. It seems weird, but there's absolutely nothing stopping you from making a famous person ...
Jul 1, 2010 -
Re: Why?
Because I was bored, and it was just there.
Jun 30, 2010 -
Re: How do you know when your novel is ready?
You don't.
Jun 30, 2010
