How about just giving it it's own name like you would a character. The most famous prisons that I know don't have names like "The Sanctuary."...
Ideally you'll want your MC to have some kind of realization just prior to the climax. I call this the "growing some bollocks" moment....
Now that is a fascinating little bit of trivia!
Yes! Mary Sue is the exact term that I was looking for. I know the meaning of the term but where does that originate from?
Naming a character after yourself is a mistake. When I was in my teens I gave a main character the same initials as me and everyone that read it...
The best advice that others have given here is not to overdo the British terms. I'm from London and it's very easy to make us cringe by faking it....
May I suggest some reading for you Tex? [IMG] Also may I borrow your copy of [IMG] Thanks
Hi everyone, Every now and then I get stuck with a part of my plot. I know that writing is typically a solitary engagement but I'd find it really...
Well my novel is actually based in new jersey so do you think that maybe I would be better off going for a US Publisher / Agent?
Hey man thanks for the link but I'm not sure it would be relevant as I'm in London. The rest of your advice was great too though thanks man. So...
Hey everyone. I'm totally new to all of this. I've just spent 2 years writing my first book and finally it's done. By done I mean it's the fifth...
Separate names with a comma.