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Yup. And in regards to dragons, you could mention them having hollow bones to make them lighter. There's a reason bones aren't hollow...

It is the same as paying respect to an ancestor by wearing the uniform of the KKK. There is freedom of speech, and there are restrictions - and particularly in ...

Welcome to the forums.

Our opinions on an interesting character different greatly, it seems. And, of course, the quality of writing has a lot to do with things, Phorcys.

The intro to a 20ker, and so it is not complete. 20,000 is a lot to post in one thread, I think. Merry Christmas. Don't read if you are the ...

Lack of conflict because there's no sword fight or real argument? Lack of conflict because there's no two people having an overly obvious conflict? There doesn't need to be conflict ...

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If someone disagrees with a point another has made, they should say so. It's much better for the author to get two sides of a story. And sometimes, a critique ...

What I am about to tell you will make you laugh and cry, for my story changed my life.

I disagree. This isn't a short story, it's an opening to a longer piece, and so you don't need that conflict immediately. That being said, there is a conflict between ...

I think calling the prose purple is a bit far, but I see the point. Try to scratch some of the descriptives, especially adjectives - they are not your friend. ...

I woke up in a room, I hope. I knew exactly what this was about. I was seeing a woman: a wife to a very powerful man in England actually. ...

Granted, but it's laced with itching powder. I wish my wishes wouldn't get corrupted.

The book was terrible, and the only positive I can find in the movie is the fact that the prose are hidden (although the cliche, 2-D speech is still there). ...

Finding one thousand replacements for said will do you more harm than good. Said is your friend, and the sooner you embrace that, the sooner you'll improve. A lot of ...