A character has to be relatable. Someone that you could speak up for. Someone that can be hurt, either emotionally or physically.
As long as no one is talking I'm good.
Write what you know, and if you don't know something; look it up. Writing what you know doesn't matter as long as the story is realistic to you.
A story should be crisp and concise. I hate it when people write more than they need. Back story is OK as long as it is done right.
Sounds nice. Just flesh out the back story a little bit and maybe add some plot twists.
I choose names that are simple so that anyone can pronounce them and uncommon. I usually get what I want after using this tool a few times:...
Motivation kills procrastination. List out your ideas and act on them.
http://www.word-mart.com/html/number_and_numeral_writing_tip.html So, you'd use numbers unless you have a single number like 'five'.
Look at the news and write a story based on what's popular. Your first book doesn't need to be published. Try not to bite off more than you can...
I like endings when the conflict hasn't been 100% resolved and the reader has to guess what happens next. Just, no cliff hangars, just no.
Write in second person. OT: Use 'flashbacks' and leave the reader to interpret the rest
I prefer reading since I have a kindle. It gives me more of a complete experience IMO.
Sounds like alchemy. Make the inhabitants skilled alchemists.
Great idea. I'd say, get rid of the wreck of the car and move the town to some fictional place. And add the son at the end of the story for some...
Everything seems like a bad idea when you start. Just write and write and don't stop to criticize yourself.
Separate names with a comma.
