I think you should use get or "put on." "She explained to me that just the day before, she went to the orthodontist to have her braces put on...
Write in a way that feels natural to you. Big words aren't required. In all honesty, I avoid reading books with too many words I don't know, or...
First person is okay if it is well written. When it's not very well-written, or the author doesn't seem to know the character, it drives me nuts....
I think this might be one of the reasons I couldn't get past the first chapter. The writing was too wordy for my tastes. Or it might have just...
It varies depending on what genres people like. I think there is a great selection of YA dystopian books, like The Hunger Games series, Escape...
If you are interested in YA books at all, Unwind by Neil Shusterman is fantastic.
I like to speak all the dialogue I write. Sometimes I do this with different voices for different characters. And I keep in mind...
I think if your reading comprehension when reading books isn't so great, then your writing won't be good. It sounds like you need to start reading...
I like Harry Potter fanfiction and I read it because it interests me. Other than that, I read lots of YA books. I don't think there is anything...
The Immortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. It's not strictly vampires though. The focus is more in demon-hunters. I might try reading The...
Definitely the crazy, immortal man. If I read a book jacket and saw a blurb about a crazy, immortal man on the run from religious fanatics, I'd...
I'm reading The Escape from Furnace Series. I'm toward the end of the first book, Lockdown. My to-read pile right now includes: The Dead...
YES YES YES! The Tomorrow, When the War Began series by Marsden! It's fantastic and there are 7 books, so it will keep you occupied. I love...
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