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lilymoore

lilymoore

  • Writers Corner Re: How should I take this?

    You should look at it this way, the beginning, though not impressive was still convincing enough to get them to read all of the way through to the end. I ...

    Aug 12, 2012
  • Research Re: The protagonist knowing more than the reader/player.

    Well hello, hello! The right girl might have just stumbled upon your question. I go to a university where we boast the prowess of our computer game design program and ...

    May 11, 2012
  • Writing Tips Re: I can't Stop Stopping!

    Hey there, Alfred. First off, you are not alone on this front because I've found I have the same problem too. When I start out, everything is going smooth. But ...

    Dec 29, 2011
  • Writer's Market Re: The Journal of Unlikely Emtomology

    The Journal of Unlikely Entomology is looking for fiction about bugs. And they pay! In case you want to write something shorter than a novel, or already have something you ...

    Aug 24, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Info-dumping

    Most of what I do is cut. Once it's all in there, I cut-cut-cut-out every single thing that doesn't, in any way, contribute to the movement and development of the ...

    May 10, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: What Is Your Favorite Writing Tip?

    "Some people are born to write. Still, others are born with the determination and dedication to learn to be the writer that they were never born to be." Something I ...

    May 6, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: Satire.

    Another effective way to achieve satire is to blow something obscure out of proportion. Take for instance the Weekend Update series of Saturday Night Live. They take minor stories from ...

    May 6, 2011
  • Writing Tips Re: He said, She said.

    The thing is, sometimes you don't even need tags. Tags can get old and repetitive as you've obviously noticed. And sometimes you don't. If you've got two characters speaking to ...

    May 1, 2011
  • Research Re: Where, and when do you write and in what?

    Where: Usually on my couch. The way my house is set up, I have my own living room (you’ve got to love being an only child) so I’m really most ...

    Feb 22, 2011
  • Writer's Market Re: Poetry Scholarships

    Poetry Scholarships They aren’t very common. At least, they aren’t nearly as common as sports, agricultural, or medical scholarships. But they are out there and for you poets looking for ...

    Feb 6, 2011
  • Research Re: Paper or PC?

    I used to write almost exclusively on paper. But as time has gone on, I've actually found that besides being a billion times faster on the computer, things usually end ...

    Dec 25, 2010
  • Research Re: I have a question about titles. >:D

    This is an article that I always use when I think about titling anything. Those seven rules are really great for making a decision. But when you look at rule ...

    Nov 14, 2010
  • Writers Corner Re: I have no idea which story idea to pursue..

    Well hello there Amnien. We haven't met before but I'm Lily, a resident YWS crazy you could say. Anyway...I may have a solution for you with this little ditty . ...

    Oct 9, 2010
  • Research Re: Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?

    Well, I’ll try and help you by giving you the answer I would respond to the question with. I do believe that my generation has a role in the future ...

    Jul 14, 2010
  • Miscellaneous Re: How to Find Your Audience

    Knowing your audience is key for any writer if you plan on pursuing publication or even if you just want to write a story for a good friend. But sometimes, ...

    Jul 13, 2010


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