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  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: Pastless (Chapter 1)

    I'm going to agree with most of what Writersdomain said. The switching of character POVs is okay, but in doing so, it has caused you to try and characterize too ...

    May 6, 2007
  • Lounge, The Re: Squills May 2007 Issue Is Now Available

    Looking spiffy. Can't wait till next issue!

    May 6, 2007
  • Science-Fiction Novels Re: Pastless (prologue)

    Hello Kylan. For science fiction, this feels right at home. The world-building was excellent. A few qualms: --There was too much description and not enough action. While describing environments can ...

    May 6, 2007
  • Randomosity Archive Re: Rate avatars!!!!

    8/10 B & W. Nice.

    May 6, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: 6 Word Stories

    But what of her other lover?

    May 6, 2007
  • Fantasy Short Stories Re: Puzzle Solved

    They say that those whose lives have been so agonizingly taken from us at such a young age tend to linger just a bit longer to enjoy life’s simpler pleasures. ...

    May 6, 2007
  • Welcome Mat Re: Hello

    Welcome to YWS, theron guard. 'Tis is a great place to improve your writing.

    May 5, 2007
  • General Fiction Novels Re: Melody - Part 1 Crits Needed!!!!

    Hi azure, I found this filled with nothing but purple prose. Adjectives can sometimes be your enemy when you use too many of them. I think that is the case ...

    May 5, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Your opinion of Paolini....

    I must admit that I've never read them either. Not really because I heard bad things about him, but because I kind of grew out of fantasy a bit. I ...

    May 3, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: A Collection of Short Stories

    Hi BrokenSword. I really do believe that short stories are the way to go if you want to get published. A collection at this point may be a stretch, but ...

    Apr 30, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: What Is Your Favorite Writing Web Site? (besides YWS)

    um... Pat Buchanan? I don't really have another favorite writing site per se, but I frequent some forums and pick up tips here and there. This site is superior to ...

    Apr 30, 2007
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: The Map Maker

    I never got the impression they were all maps, Jig. I wouldn't worry about it.

    Apr 30, 2007
  • Fiction Discussion Re: Pseudonyms/using fake names online...good or bad?

    When you're younger (I would say younger than 17-18.), it's best to use a username. I would suggest never giving out your actual name. At first I thought this thread ...

    Apr 29, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: I've Broken a lot of Strings

    Good luck Pros. I've heard Asimov's has a long turn over rate. A few months at the very least. Then again, most places are about that long.

    Apr 28, 2007
  • Media Reviews Re: The YWS Classics List Nominations

    "Grapes of Wrath" was pretty good, Cadmium. The ending... well, I suppose you'll see when you get there, but it was rather different.

    Apr 28, 2007


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