Jannert;....... I enjoyed reading your post. You have stated what I have believed for many years. Our modern day style of story writing has...
Boger.....You should be careful when using obscure words or words that are not found in an American dictionary if you are writing for an American...
I read a story last night that really re-vamped my love of the classic English style of writing. I was wondering if anyone of the writers, or...
Dialog can be the maker or the killer of a great story. Weak dialogue can also mean acceptance or rejection from a publisher. Early on in my...
I feel compelled to post a warning about over doing too much descriptive detail in the narrative. All one has to do is read on the final books of...
This topic is indeed very interesting and can lead to many argumentive debates with groups and on Internet based discussion boards, such as this...
I find this thread rather intriguing to say the least. I have been around for many years and most of those years have been involved in the world...
******************************************************* Ozzy; you have actually hit on a topic that has been, is and will be argued strenuously...
Gloria, I have followed your thread with considerable interests and must question some of the advice offered. The most common comments that seem...
I usually refrain from becoming involved in these discussions; however, this thread sparks a note of interest within the writing lobe of my brain....
When I work with a writing class or a writing club, I always tell the new authors to just start typing. Write the story as it evolves in your...
Gloria; If I am reading your post correctly, you want to introduce a second person as a main character of your story. Actually, this is quite...
Ladybug of North: I have a very good friend here in British Columbia who suffered through the problem you seem to be having: however being more...
This is a common scenario (not a fault nor a problem) with most writers. My advice would be to write the outline of your story idea then save it...
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