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  • Writing Tips Re: Critiquing Prose: The Basics

    You might start by clicking the link to a story and scrolling down to see how long it is. Do you really want to read that much? Yes! After learning ...

    Jan 31, 2013
  • Research Re: Country chart

    Hi queenofscience, I don't know if anyone wants to take the time to make a large chart, but I can give you a great resource for facts about any country, ...

    Jan 30, 2013
  • Writing Tips Re: On effective dialogue

    Cool, my favorite part was about dialog is about scoring points. Not like lame "bazinga" points, but actually good ones.

    Jan 29, 2013
  • Writing Tips Re: I just can't start.

    You could also try writing about something else. Like a diary or short story or an essay if you're into that. Basically to get yourself in the mindset of writing. ...

    Jan 2, 2009
  • Research Re: Product Key for Microsoft Word

    You probably had a trial period of Microsoft Word that expired, so you'll have to buy the software, which can be expensive. If you own the software, then type "find ...

    Mar 5, 2008
  • Writing Tips Re: Starting a sentence with And or But

    I say go for it. I think any fiction author would tell you the same.

    Jan 4, 2008
  • Writing Tips Re: Poor Man's Copyright

    Many thanks for that site, Kit. I never understood the reasoning behind the poor man's copyright anyway.

    Dec 6, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: historical fiction: how much can I fudge?

    It could be a different, non-existant camp that just happens to have those words above it. When reading, it will be like a clue that it's similar to Auschwitz, but ...

    Nov 1, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: historical fiction: how much can I fudge?

    Icaruss, I would, but it's going to be obvious with the arbeit macht frei gates, which I am going to use. xD Historical allusion?

    Nov 1, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: Cutting out a Character

    I cut and change and revive and cut again sometimes, especially in my head. I think that is a positive sign, being able to let go.

    Oct 18, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: Hate

    Hate? A SS Officer? You shouldn't make him hate jews. You should make him believe in the Nazi principles, make him genuinely believe that he is doing good, but don't ...

    Oct 11, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: Hate

    You can try showing how the character enjoys causing pain. Emphasize his glee at hurting them. See, I don't know if that's such a good idea. I don't think there's ...

    Oct 8, 2007
  • Writing Tips Re: Hate

    Hey Clau, I agree with Sam, it's going to be difficult. Hate: okay, we have this enigma that probably very few of us have ever truly felt. Certainly we've perhaps ...

    Oct 8, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Dreaming Deep?

    Sorry to take away the sunshine. I have no doubt I'll see your name somewhere. ^_^

    Sep 18, 2007
  • Writers Corner Re: Dreaming Deep?

    DD, I believe the International Library of Poetry is connected to poetry.com, that odious vanity publisher. I'd stay away from it if I were you.

    Sep 18, 2007


You must never give into despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road, and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength.
— Uncle Iroh