Tres*Chic

Just wondering for those who type novels on word processors, what font do you use and which size? Is there generally a prefered size for publishers or do they not ...

It really depends on what you can do and what you prefer. Many people find it easier to concentrate on one at a time becasue that way you can give ...

I try not to start a sentence with And or But, but sometimes I feel I have to do it for effect, although my computer doesn't like me for it. ...

1. Finally finish a decent novel. I haven't managed to do this yet lol. 2. Write everyday, even if it's only a sentence. 3. Keep my journal more often. 4. ...

I had writer's block and was searching the internet for tips on how to get through it and... hey, presto! YWS came up with the legendary 101 tips for writers ...

Don't think of a chapter as a certain number of words or pages. Stop a chapter when you need to move on to another scene, skip forward by a certain ...

Hi! I think this is a good start and you should definatley post more! I like the first sentence - some people think you should never start with dialogue but ...

It's just that it's pretty obvious she's not going to be a doctor. Sorry. Although aybe her father's just getting frantic. Maybe you could put in a different occupation? I ...

Thanks for your suggestions, kitty! I've actually fully described the background to the introduction at the beginning of chapter 2, where I tell the reader all about the firm and ...

Yay! I loved The Golden Compass! I thought the girl who played Lyra was really good and Nicole Kidman made such a good Mrs Coulter. I loved Pan too. It ...

Great idea! I'd appreciate if you reviewed this for me - thank you!!

Oooo I like it! The only thing I'll say this time is that I got the feeling in the last part (on Wednesday) that it was moving a little too ...

I really enjoyed reading this, koromone. For your first story I think you've made it really dramatic and exciting in the first paragraph and the description sets the scene well. ...

They are all really good ideas, and I think at some point you should write them all. 1 and 2 are my favourites though!

Yay I'm so glad you liked it! Here's the second part of chapter 1. I took the seat opposite him and waited for him to finish what he was typing, ...