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"That question is stupid." -Altan "Don't listen to him. Happiness is being loved no matter who you are or what you've done." - Layra "Well, I guess happiness is the ...

The key to description is detail; you have nothing to describe if you don't have any idea of the details in your setting. Details like what the stairs look like, ...

As odd a name as it is... Marvin. This character has a gritty past and he turns to just about any medium of expression other than dealing with his problems. ...

There are a whole lot of books with happy endings, and happy endings are good and all, but sometimes as a writer I find myself in the mood for a ...

In my opinion, it all lies in the characters. And the setting you choose. Get to know the characters and they will grow out of the stereotypes of romance. Experiment ...

Who says no more obsessing over characters? :P I am sort of sad that NaNo is over, but at the same time rather relieved to have my life back. ^_^

That is incredibly sad. She obviously has determination to write that much; I'd like to see all of that fueled into becoming a better writer rather than inflating her own ...

You already have some great advice here, but I would like to emphasize working with the character's voices. I think having one person go and talk to each of them ...

Hats. I like the way you think. :wink: My survival kit: Tea bags My smiley face mug A microwave to heat up the water for tea The teapot with various ...

It's a good tip for keeping the enthusiasm rush that accompanies a good idea. Personally, I like to talk out my ideas to myself and to another writerly friend to ...

Writer's block is nasty. I sympathize. :wink: In addition to some of the grand suggestions here, read a good book. Either something you have already read and love or something ...

I'm InspectorStevi. Hoping to finish my work in progress this NaNo, no matter how many words it takes. 0_0

Ah, gray characters. :) Gray characters are wonderful and I'm glad you're being courageous enough to work with them. I'm working with a largely gray cast myself right now so ...

I think it makes sense. It is the story told and the writing shared that matters and can truly impact a reader. Sometimes when an author speaks on behalf of ...

*moved to Book Reviews* :wink: