I think that fantasy should be exactly what the name of the genre means; a visionary idea. In other words, whatever you want it to be. I'm not...
Thanks for the suggestions! I agree that "over" should follow "keeled" and that the adjective "beautiful" is excessive. I ended up with, "Then I...
(This is coming from a loving gay person, just for the record....) It really depends how you develop the characters and what the story is about....
Wow have you seen the movie "Defending Your Life"? If not you definitely should! It's about reincarnation as well. It follows a man who lives a...
Avoiding cliché is hard work, I understand your struggle. Perhaps the religious beliefs of the aliens contain ideals that the humans breach, and...
Writers inevitably pull their content from their own personal experiences; there is no escaping this, no matter how hard we try, because it's all...
I LOVE the app "Scanner Pro" for iPad/iPhone, etc. You can photograph any printed (or digital) paper/document or even a receipt (ANYTHING) and it...
Would you ever root for McDonalds? Find interest in the malevolent practices of Walmart? Perhaps, but not in the same way that you want to chop...
I agree with Isabella; don't write a story from a title. Write it out and trust me—the name will come! The title of my current novel has jumped...
Deep contemplation about the universe coupled with something a little different; misunderstandings. Sometimes when I'm listening to music I'm not...
Here's the sentence. "Then I bled into the street and keeled, the ravishing moon outlining my blood and my beautiful corpse." The word...
Do your research. Also, read other work showcasing characters with the level of depth and intelligence that you want to instill in your character,...
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