So, I'm currently working on something in the first person. At the very end, the character enters a severe depression after the death of her...
Interesting note, quick search found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-linguistic_onomatopoeias#Laughter in which a few languages have...
Hello, hopefully a quick and easy question.... When writing dialogue, I tend to sound it out in my head how I expect the character to speak,...
Thanks everyone! I haven't written it yet (no time) but I can't get it out of my head. Bookmarking this thread! :D I fully expect the first draft...
('Never' isn't an acceptable answer, btw.) So, I kiiind of knew that beginning a novel with someone waking up was cliche. I quickly confirmed...
I've struggled with this. I try to avoid it as much as possible, but since what I'm currently writing is in the 1st POV, it doesn't feel...
Hello writers. I'm annoyed with myself. Thankfully, the internet is full of lists like "other ways to say 'said'" and the like, but that doesn't...
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