I think for a new writer it would be an invaluable experience. You will learn a lot about what it means to write a novel and about your own...
I think you have to write what is meaningful to you now. You may eventually reconnect with your old work, or you may come up with a new...
Ed's right, you have to know his background story very well. If you want to make sure that you are capturing the old man looking back and not just...
If your story isn't meant to be a political commentary, adding in your political views will NOT improve it. Sit back and tell your story, and quit...
I would like to note that answers from the POV of a 6 year old won't necessarily accurately express what they feel. In fact, like all humans, 6...
The college campus idea is good. Alternatively, there are a number of conference centers with different set-ups from very basic to very high-tech...
I like marktx's idea about the short story. You don't have to invest a lot of time, and once your inspiration strikes, it doesn't even have to fit...
How much of the story happens in 1942? If it isn't a lot, perhaps a prologue is called for? I like the flashback technique too, if it isn't done...
I feel that in good writing every word has to earn its place in the story. If you have copious amounts of description ask yourself why? What...
Fair warning, I am new here, and still getting my feet wet--you are the lucky recipient of my first post! ;) That caveat stated, here are my...
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