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Sureal

  • Official Polls Re: Pick The Background!

    Anything with a repeating pattern. I enjoy scrolling up and down the page really fast, so that the background picture repeats so fast it looks like it isn't moving... Yes, ...

    Jan 30, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Creationism in schools

    If a subject isn't relevant to the class, then it shouldn't be taught. Psychology as a subject is only taught in certain schools. Does this put millions of children at ...

    Jan 30, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Creationism in schools

    write me: Creationism shouldn't be taught in science classes, because as I've said, Creationism isn't a scientific theory. It would be like teaching Shakespeare in Maths. Creationism should - and ...

    Jan 30, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Creationism in schools

    You seem to have chosen your quotes rather selectively, and taken them out of context. I’ll assume it was an accident, and put them back into context for you :). ...

    Jan 30, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Creationism in schools

    Hello there Wesley531 :). I’m afraid to say you seem to have fallen prey to Creationist half-truths. Indeed, judging by your ‘banana’ argument, I’m gonna take a stab in the ...

    Jan 30, 2007
  • General Fiction Novels Re: fate's victims

    Hello :). Your writing certainly shows some promise. Remember - the trick to becoming a good writer is to practice. A lot. Some things to consider: - You're character is ...

    Jan 29, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Trident goes for the markets

    In case you don't have 'em already, here's my two favourite links for helping with short story markets: - database of magazines that publish magazines. - formatting for short stories. ...

    Jan 29, 2007
  • Lounge, The Re: Raising the mammoths (and other extinct species)

    I think it's an excellent idea. Doubt it'll happen though - even if they can get the technique to work, there will be far to much protesting against it. Also, ...

    Jan 27, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: President Clinton?

    Saw this video of Obama on The Daily Show: Can't really tell much of his policies from this - I recommend wikipeda for that, cos it's got lots of info ...

    Jan 26, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Creationism in schools

    Adnamarine: - the 29 most compelling pieces of evidence for large scale evoluton. - evolution is both a fact and a theory. - five of the most common misconceptions about ...

    Jan 26, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Sureal Tiptoeing into the World of Short Story Publishing

    Yay, my first rejection letter :). We have all read, reviewed and discussed your submission, First Contact, and we have decided to pass on the story. Although the story fits ...

    Jan 25, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Questions for a fantasy writer, generally on preparation

    I sit down, write with only a vague idea of what I want, and hope for the best. Not recommended, unless you enjoy surprises.

    Jan 24, 2007
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Catholic Church fights gay adoption rules

    I think Colbert put it best: 'Because it's more important that we stop gay marriage then it is for children to have parents.' write me: In the US, same sex ...

    Jan 23, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Jack's Publishing Attempts (Updated)

    Ah, but that's the brave way of publishing. Me? I did it the cowards way, sending my work off to magazines with high acceptance rates ;).

    Jan 22, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Jack's Publishing Attempts (Updated)

    Good luck :). Although you chose a hard market to get into. Duotrope gives them 4.8% success rate, based on 21 one reports. But still, you're a good writer, so ...

    Jan 22, 2007


Every first draft is perfect, because all a first draft has to do is exist.
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