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Re: Novel Ideas
I like the second one, because it sounds like something that hasn't been done before. The fifth could evolve into something fantasy-like, and that would be nice too.
Sep 8, 2013 -
Re: Is it too soon to start editing?
For me, if I'm not yet done with the book at least 70%, I prefer not to edit. It just feels like I'm stagnating if I do this. Plus, having ...
Feb 14, 2012 -
Re: 1st person narration + multiple POVs = trouble
Now I see what you mean. Would be interesting to try this one day. ._. I don't think I could do a great job on it though. It'd be a ...
Dec 19, 2011 -
Re: 1st person narration + multiple POVs = trouble
But wouldn't that be repeating the same scene, but just told from a different POV?
Dec 18, 2011 -
Re: 1st person narration + multiple POVs = trouble
Thanks for the comments, everyone! :) I decided to stick to 1st person, and 2 POVS (one per chapter). Although now that I think of it, I'm sure I could've ...
Dec 17, 2011 -
Re: 1st person narration + multiple POVs = trouble
Hi, YWSers! I have this novel I'm trying to revise, and I can't seem to put it together. What I have: - some parts that are narrated by my 1st ...
Dec 5, 2011 -
Re: Very useful website for Regency writers
Hey guys, I thought I'd share these links with you, since there are many people who like to write novels placed in Regency era. They're quite useful for Victorian and ...
Oct 1, 2011 -
Re: Can't visualise your characters? This might help...
I do that too, sometimes. But it's pretty hard to find somebody with blond to red hair and blue eyes to look like my main character. xD
Oct 1, 2011 -
Re: 1st person vs. 3rd person?
If you're planning to insist on character development, feelings (romance stories), choose the first person narration. If your novel is more about facts and action, what happens in the novel ...
Aug 12, 2011 -
Re: Stradegy for writing
That's pretty much what I do before starting a novel. Writing with no idea of what will happen in the enxt chapter will sooner or later prove to be the ...
Aug 12, 2011 -
Re: Stradegy for writing
Great tip!
Aug 12, 2011 -
Re: Writing Chapter Summaries
This is a great idea! It's what I'm going to do from now on. :D
Aug 8, 2011 -
Re: English (UK) archaic words/structures, please?
19th century is the period. Of course, I'm not trying to use only archaic words, I just need one or two from time to time. :P I could read Shakespeare ...
Mar 24, 2011 -
Re: English (UK) archaic words/structures, please?
Hey people, I am writing a historical novel and I need to enhance my style/vocabulary. I would be grateful to you if you listed here all or a part of ...
Mar 23, 2011 -
Re: What Makes a Truly Terrifying Villain?
For me, a memorable villain is 1. one that apears to be evil, but has a solid ground behind (seeking revenge, psychological issues/mental disorders or obsessions etc.) or 2. one ...
Mar 23, 2011
