When reading, if I like the way an author wrote something or described something I highlight it. When I read a book it's purely for enjoyment and...
I like the idea of doing a character build, but as it relates to your story or as a way of getting a better idea of the story, though it shouldn't...
I wouldn't do this unless I was already published. It is common for career authors to do this, but they have established themselves in the field...
They might but like you said, they aren't willing to put in the risk of taking you on. Its like if you want to be an actor and an agency makes you...
I am struggling with whether or not to use 1st person or 3rd person limited with my current WIP. I am writing a YA and intended to do 3rd person...
There are so many free videos on YouTube from authors giving advice and basically conducting writing courses that paying for a class right now...
Do you create character profiles? I understand that you draw them out but do you sit down and think about who your characters are, how they will...
I agree with this. I think if your work is very dialogue heavy (meaning unbalanced) then I would consider making it a screenplay.
I don't draw, but when I wrote my character profile I did "cast" them. I selected celebrities or "models" as my inspiration which helps when I...
I choose names based on what I like and what fits the characters. I avoid character names that are too similar to each other, for instance, I...
I suggest you sit down one evening..make it a week day when you have work or school the next day. Write for as long as you can comfortably and see...
This is true. Its a gift and curse to have so many ideas floating in your head. You never run out of things to write about yet it can be hard to...
Personally, I would pick one and focus on it.
Boy from the wrong side of the tracks and innocent girl as OP said Love triangles Boy falls for the damaged girl
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