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Re: A Writer's Schizophrenia 4/16/09
Didn't someone say about walking a dog rather than being a puppeteer when writing? Ultimately, writing, like practically everything we do, is about power, but kid yourself that the characters ...
May 19, 2008 -
Re: Character Names
Definately change it. Jack Russell is... ew. It's like someone on here said about their character called John Mills. I remember it, because of that. >.
Apr 24, 2008 -
Re: Flashbacks—any tips while writing them?
I think you should only use a flashback if the scene is powerful enough. That's what I've read, and I think it makes sense. And as Vernon said, itallics and ...
Apr 23, 2008 -
Re: A Writer's Schizophrenia 4/16/09
And the bit/teeny tiny fragments that I have read do look to be awesome!
Mar 22, 2008 -
Re: Sidestepping Mary Sewage
Oh, and if anyone finds any good articles - especially on why people write Sues, as opposed to why they shouldn't - I'd love to see 'em. How many "litmus ...
Mar 17, 2008 -
Re: Sidestepping Mary Sewage
Lol, Meep, I've done that test loads of times, and the Raven's in the black. Is it black? But seriously, she's been called that since forever, so it is really ...
Mar 17, 2008 -
Re: Sidestepping Mary Sewage
*cowers* Does it really, really hurt if I have an M/C called Raven? *cowers some more* Well anyway, it's too late now, she's been the Raven since anything existed and ...
Mar 16, 2008 -
Re: The Progression of the Peacock
Peacocks were supposed to be bad luck, but I forget who by. The Romans? Something to do with their cry being a forerunner of death.
Mar 7, 2008 -
Re: If it were a movie!?
I'm sad. I do this all the time. >.< I've never found anyone who even comes close to being the Raven, though. Good, sa?
Feb 27, 2008 -
Re: Cats!
Have one where they don't talk, and don't do anthropomorphic things, like laughing, shaking their heads, getting in relationships, and all that jazz.
Feb 2, 2008 -
Re: Ma'am
I've never heard anyone use either term over here in Britain. Maybe it's just a Yank thing?
Jan 9, 2008 -
Re: Writing Dialogue
"Hello," said Bob. "It's a nice day, isn't it?" Voila. :) If it's a continuing on of speech, then you use another comma. Thus: "What," said Bob, "is the day ...
Jan 7, 2008 -
Re: Losing Motivation
What type is it? What fiction is it a fan of? I'd suggest taking a break and letting it compost in your mind for a bit. You might find some ...
Jan 4, 2008 -
Re: Masons
Laurel and Hardy were Masons, I think. They say several times about "a Lodge." But "The Valley of Fear", by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mentions Masons in, if you want ...
Dec 18, 2007 -
Re: My Book!
How do you know what to put in it? :roll:
Dec 17, 2007
