http://www.writingforums.org/ A writing forum, dedicated to creative writing, where writers can use writing workshops, share techniques, and discuss every aspect of writing, publishing, and the writing industry. en Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:35:13 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.writingforums.org/images/misc/rss.png http://www.writingforums.org/ http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50120&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:32:11 GMT There are books you pick up that you just want to read and reread. Which book/s got your _more then once _reading tick list. Do you agree that... There are books you pick up that you just want to read and reread.
Which book/s got your more then once reading tick list.

Do you agree that some books you read first time and you think it is brilliant then you rearead it again and gets even better because you realise you have missed bits and pieces you did not notice first time.
AND
Do you think the contrary is also true about some books you read second time and their novelty does wear out by the time you finished the second round? ]]> Book Discussion Cacian http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50120 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50119&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:31:17 GMT There are books you pick up that you just want to read and reread again. Which book/s get your _more then once _reading tick list. and Do you... There are books you pick up that you just want to read and reread again.
Which book/s get your more then once reading tick list.
and
Do you agree that some books you read first time and you think it is brilliant then you rearead it again and gets even better and better because you realise you have missed bits and pieces you did not notice first time.
DO you think the contrary is also true about some books you read second time and their novelty does wear out by the time you finished the second round? ]]> Book Discussion Cacian http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50119 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50118&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:30:33 GMT Yup, it's this thread.

Please embed songs as videos. Don't just post a name.

I'll start off:

Amazing song, from an amazing movie, featuring and amazing plane. Doesn't get better than that.
]]> The Lounge 160thSOAR http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50118 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50117&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:16:55 GMT which is the correct way? and is *to* or *for*? He brought it up *for *our attention? or He brought this up to our *attentions*? which is the correct way?
and is to or for?



He brought it up for our attention?
or
He brought this up to our attentions?



It is for our goods
or
It is for our good?

Thanks!:) ]]> Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar Cacian http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50117 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50116&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:57:12 GMT hey guys..this is just something i wrote during one of 5-10 minute inspirational exercises...would just like to know what you guys think....thanks.... hey guys..this is just something i wrote during one of 5-10 minute inspirational exercises...would just like to know what you guys think....thanks. :)



Detective Daniel Shaw stepped of the elevator on the fifth floor at 175th Conway Drive and was immediately greeted by dozens of wide eyed tenants staring in awe as if the savior himself had arrived. The many whispers bounced of the hallway walls registering in his head like a high school band who hadn't had much practice and decided to take to the field. “Coming through” he shouted as he parted the crowd and made his way towards the end of the hallway. “Detective, this way” the officer standing guard at the door indicated. Daniel made his way towards apartment 517,ducking beneath the crime scene tape that was strung across the front entrance with the grace of ballerina,reminiscent of his days as a gymnast in high school. The flat screen television hanging on the wall took up most of the wall on his left, directly opposite was a loveseat that had been sat in one too many times, the cracks in the leather resembled hairline fractures suffered by some of today’s athletes. The sunlight was trying to squeeze it's way through the tiny window which gazed down at the dumpsters utilized by the small cafe below. “What do we got?” he asked the first officer on the scene. “White male, mid to late thirties, single gunshot wound to the head” the officer replied “looks like suicide.” “And you know that how?” Daniel asked with a sly smirk. “Uh, uh well I don't the officer” replied, his cheeks turning red as he left the room. The victim lay lifeless at the small table in the kitchen, eyes wide opened as if searching for the light at the end of the tunnel, a 38 caliber handgun lay beside him as blood streamed from the wound on the right side of his head, forming a small pool around his head.”Is he the tenant?” Daniel asked. “Yessir.” a second officer replied. “according to the landlord his name is Steven Fields, been living here for about 6 months now, works as an electrician for a local company.” “What do you think Doc?”Daniel asked looking at the medical examiner. “Based on liver temp, I'd say he's been dead for about 8 hours.” “Why are we only now getting on scene?” Daniel asked, to no one in particular. “Well the call only came in about an hour ago.” the officer replied. “Anything else doc?” “Well there's some stippling on the deceased hands, I''ll test for GSR when we get him back to the lab.” “Thanks doc” Daniel said as he tapped the doctor on his shoulder and made his way out. “I want a full report on my desk ASAP” he barked at the young officer and exited the apartment. ]]> General Writing Daryl http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50116 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50113&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:51:25 GMT i've noticed there are quite a few members with sig quotes that have no author attribution... this is not proper/ethical/legal, as anyone wanting to be a writer should know...

after all, would you want people to use something you wrote without your permission, or making it seem as if they were the author?

even if the quote is your own, you still need to cite yourself as the author, since without any attribution at all, we can't tell who wrote it, can we?

so, please, new members and old, be sure to cite the authors of all quotes you include in your posts, including and especially your sigs...

love and hugs, maia

[mods: this should be a sticky over all sections, imo] ]]> The Lounge mammamaia http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50113 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50112&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:15:26 GMT Ever thought of a very good story plot (plot at depth...with almost everything defined, from characters to skeletal storyline) with a great potential... Ever thought of a very good story plot (plot at depth...with almost everything defined, from characters to skeletal storyline) with a great potential to keep the readers hooked. And whtn when ye sat down to write it down, you realised that you wouldnt be able to write it?

Recently, I thought of this sci-fi-ish, mystery plot at depth. But then, when i started to prepare the first draft, i began to believe that this story would suck if I wrote it. I basically am a mystery/suspense guy. Writing sci-fi is not really my thing. But then my conscience would kill me if i let such a plot go down the drain. Any suggestions? ]]> General Writing akexodia http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50112 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50111&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:06:57 GMT Poetry GoldenGhost http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50111 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50110&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:23:47 GMT I was wondering if any of you have ever written something using only one tense. I am looking to write a short story using _the past tense only_/... I was wondering if any of you have ever written something using only one tense.

I am looking to write a short story using the past tense only/ or the present tense only.


He woke up in the morning and looked at his watch.
It was bright outside.
He was late.
(and thought he was running late.)
I have to avoid the verb to think

He did not sleep very well because the neighbours downstairs had a party till dawn.
He tossed and turned in his bed whilst the music downstairs pounced a steady beating sound all night long.
(He could hear laughter and voices?) or He heard laughter and voices all night.
Doors opened and closed.
Door bell rang up to midnight.

the verb could signal the conditional right?
In this paragraph I could only use short sentences to avoid using the past continous. ]]> General Writing Cacian http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50110 http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50109&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:46:28 GMT *Here are the rules:* - keep one full name - replace one whole name with a new name - keep the initials, but change the name - keep the middle... Here are the rules:

- keep one full name
- replace one whole name with a new name
- keep the initials, but change the name
- keep the middle name, but change the first name
- keep the first name, but change the middle name

You choose the order yourself, but you have to follow the rules. The names have to consist of one first name and one middle name. Nothing more, nothing less!

I will try to make an example:

For Example:
Sarah Jessica
Michael John
Christina Skye
Andrew Lucas
Maria Elizabeth

Which are changed to:
Sarah Pauline (kept first name)
Melissa Jane (kept initials)
Amelia Norina (replaced)
Andre Lucas (kept full name)
Catherine Elizabeth (kept middle name)


And so it goes on.........
I hope you understand it!
You can use whatever names you want to, fictional and real!


NO MEMBER MAY POST MORE THAN TWICE PER 20 POST PAGE.


Let's start with these names:
Cosmina Fay
Aquarius Drake
Alastair Pyrus
Ethelinda Belle
Cain Octavius ]]> Word Games Drusilla http://www.writingforums.org/showthread.php?t=50109