She's just a character and doesn't have to represent any -isms unless it's important to the plot. I don't think it helps to have restrictions....
Hello Whiskey Jack. I'd be interested in reading your stuff for what it's worth. I'll keep an eye out.
When I'm giving feedback to students, I find that negative critiques are always better received after positive areas have been highlighted. I...
I find I am my own best character resource. But that means me in my many guises and moods, ages and situations. And then there's the anti-me...
All good points, thanks. I think I've got a patience problem. Once I get an idea for a story I can't wait to get it down. I'm happy with some...
I just finished "I am Alan Partridge". Maybe not a literary masterpiece but the single funniest thing I've ever read. Every page had me laughing...
I think Lemex makes a valid point about subjectivity. Readers have different tastes and some might like your work better than one of the greats....
Me too. I've got a discerning reading brain that automatically switches off when prose is bad. I'd rather a poor story well written than a good...
For me, when I set up my blog, my real name wasn't available so I chose Andyscribe in a hurry - I'm not over keen on it but it does a job. Then I...
And of course, when you're stuck, creating your own words is always expornious!
It would probably be great for someone who knew the words. Sorry, I feel a bit dumb now!
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