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  • Writing Tips Re: Writer's Notebooks

    I just buy the perfect bound lined notebooks that are like a dollar each. I get a new one every couple of months or so, whenever I need them. I ...

    Apr 24, 2010
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Abortions? Yay or Nay?

    Something about the whole "situation based" idea really doesn't make sense to me. You can say that people who were raped, etc., should be allowed to get an abortion, but ...

    Apr 15, 2010
  • Action/Adventure Short Stories Re: ...

    Hey, Here is my review as promised. Sorry this is a little late. :) Anyway, here goes. 1.Exposition I was surfacing from a dream I didn’t want to leave. My ...

    Apr 3, 2010
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Genetically Modified Foods

    Do companies have the right to make a profit off genetically modified foods? Yes, I think so, to an extent. But this goes beyond a simple profit--right now, more than ...

    Mar 25, 2010
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Genetically Modified Foods

    American and European farmers (and elsewhere besides) are being subsidised to underproduce to keep prices on their goods artificially high. I repeat, farmers are being paid *not* to produce food. ...

    Mar 22, 2010
  • Serious Discussion and Debate Re: Genetically Modified Foods

    In relatively recent times, scientists have begun modifying crops at the genetic level. This science may have the potential to solve many persistent problems, such as pest management, crop yields, ...

    Mar 22, 2010
  • Research Archives Re: Cat Help?

    According to Wikipedia, A group of cats is referred to as a "clowder", a male cat is called a "tom" (or a "gib", if neutered), and a female is called ...

    Mar 21, 2010
  • Research Re: Native Americans

    If you want to learn more about this, I would recommend "The writer's guide to everyday life among the American Indians: 1800 to 1900" by Candy Moulton. It covers a ...

    Mar 21, 2010
  • General Fiction Novels Re: All Babies Are Blessings (17)

    Hey there! Thanks for letting me know. I'm still really liking this series, but here are a few things I'd watch out for: 1. The MC is a little too ...

    Feb 28, 2010
  • Dramatic Poetry Re: Losing the Talent to Write

    I love this.. the way it dwindles off into one word sentences at the end is really cool. I'm really no expert at poetry, but I thought I'd add a ...

    Feb 12, 2010
  • Romantic Novels Re: Two Souls - Chapter 1

    A quick note-- I didn't find this boring, but I do thing this is way too long to be posted in one chunk. Also, I've learned from painful experience not ...

    Feb 9, 2010
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: Do or Do Not? (Short Story)

    Wow... That was very dramatic. I liked it, especially the way it was so punchy and short. Here are some things I'd watch out for: 1.) Mechanics! You don't have ...

    Jan 31, 2010
  • Romantic Novels Re: A Little Lie. (Chapter Two)

    Like I’m some Barbie that some freak decided to dress up. I sighed, grabbed my purse and walked out of the stores front doors. First sentence: repetition of "some". Second: ...

    Jan 31, 2010
  • General Fiction Short Stories Re: 101 Ways to Die #3, #4, #5, #6

    I love this series. ;) #3 “Hello, Mr. Ash. Do you like the viewing arrangements I have set up for you. In one minute, if you have not positioned your ...

    Jan 31, 2010
  • Lyrics Re: invisible girl

    I agree with OverEasy. ;) A few other things besides spelling: then you notice me and smile that beautiful smile, then I realize it the girl behind me. I think ...

    Jan 31, 2010


The simple truth is that authors like making people squirm. If this weren't the case, all novels would be filled completely with cute bunnies having birthday parties.
— Brandon Sanderson, Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians