I usually plot and characters are what usually are the focus because I dont think you can get writing until you have at least a basic plot line to...
You sound like me when I first started. Id read so much that I never thought I could compare so why bother. But you have to perservere and kick...
Bag of Bones is definately my fave Stephen King, closely followed by Duma Key and On Writing. As to the thread title, I think what you learn...
I think well-written means try harder! It's a back-handed complimented, really. I dont think these two words should be put together unless your...
Im currently in the planning stages for writing a horror story that scares but doesnt have gore or anything too obvious. I want it to be subtle...
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess, because you like punk. Amazing book! Neil Gaiman is a good one to read because you like anime etc....
I'm not a big fan of plays to be honest but I love RC Sherriff's 'Journeys End', set in WW1. Its just unbelieveably amazing and atmospheric. I...
why do we always feel the need to label or define everything?! Eventually it might have to be pigeon-holed for whatever reason, but i dont think...
i think you can only plan to a certain extent. You need a basis to work on - however small - but as you move on from that initial point it can...
I've never really considered such a philosophical angle to writing. I can see what youre saying - Elgaisma's birth analogy works well - but isnt...
You're definately going to need to read Freud if you want to know about dreams and also get a basic understanding of sleep from a psychological pov.
you are constantly on Facebook and/or order too much stuff from the Avon catalogue!
Even if you write for a living, it whould never feel like you HAVE to do it, so it should always be a hobby. If you get paid nicely for doing it,...
The only film version of a book that has been amazing was Atonement. I know they changed the ending but I think the movie ending worked better...
Totally agree! It was awful! Just like Johnny Depp's accent in it! The book is too delicate for the heavy-handed Hollywood approach!
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