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Novel Pacing Problems

How do you write a story and control the pacing of it, I want the beginning of my story to start of slow with exposition (but not too much) I...

Thread by: CrimsonAngel, Nov 20, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Flash Fiction Writing Problems

I'm not as creative as I used to be, somebody please help me with how to write better and not have to worry about writing a few words here and...

Thread by: CrimsonAngel, Sep 29, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Problems with 'Compelling Conflict'

Hello, I'm a pretty green writer in a bit of a weird spot. I was collaborating with a writer for quite a while on a rather long story with the...

Thread by: Spudfuzz, Mar 18, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Plot problems

Hello, I've been trying to work on my plot for sometime but I'm just not getting any where so wanted to ask for some advice because I have very...

Thread by: cosmic lights, Oct 29, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Autobiography—Cattle Carcasses, Multiple Genres, Several Voices & Other Problems

Hi All— Let’s get down to it. I’ve been persuaded to write about my life from ages ten to around thirty. I can and do pound out pages of text a...

Thread by: Mary Elise, Sep 24, 2019, 33 replies, in forum: Non-Fiction

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Problems with the plot and the antagonist's motives

Hello, I'm new here. I joined because lately I've been having doubts and problems with the plot of the story I've been writing for over a year. I...

Thread by: punkyeleven, May 28, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Problems with the Writing Community

Shaelin(http://www.shaelinbishop.com), a writer who I follow on YouTube has released a thoughtful video on her problems with the writing...

Thread by: Stormburn, Apr 26, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: The Lounge

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Short Story Problems with title

I’ve written a short story for an anthology, it’s ready to send except I can’t for the life of me think of a title for it. Can anyone share how...

Thread by: Woodstock Writer, Apr 21, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Having problems with my deli assassin

I'm trying to decide what I should do if I should have it that he was operating at a deli which is secretly an assassins guild, (which would mean...

Thread by: Write4Fun22, Apr 1, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: Character Development

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What if all your current problems suddenly vanished?

Problems large or small. This might include: borderline poverty lack of meaningful, suitable employment poor family relations poor partner...

Thread by: paperbackwriter, Jan 22, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: The Lounge

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Novel Chapter causing problems? Consider getting rid of it....

The tricks I learn, as an old dog. I've had this happen a few times, but the principle has finally gelled. Do you have a chapter ...any...

Thread by: jannert, Oct 20, 2018, 36 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Rowen. Or how much dark content is too much?

Before I start this post, I what everyone to know that I will be dealing with a character who is suicidal, selfharming, and abusing alcohol. This...

Thread by: GirlWriter101, Sep 6, 2018, 36 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Difficult Romantic, HELP ME!!!

Hi, so my my current story Winter Blossoms has a big focus on a romantic relationship. This is a big deal for me, as I don't often write romance....

Thread by: GirlWriter101, Aug 17, 2018, 71 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Problems with a Pregnant Character. HELP PLEASE!

Hi (again). my MC is pregnant when the book starts, but she doesn't know yet. The world is a semi modern fantasy, cars, but no Pregnancy Test. She...

Thread by: MackenzieGirl, Jul 9, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Current forum problems?

Is it time members were given a full explanation regarding the constant forum problems we're currently experiencing? The twitter feed, when...

Thread by: OurJud, Mar 4, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: Support & Feedback

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Can anyone see any problems with this power?

So, I just thought of an idea for a special supernatural power my character could have that feels upon initial reflection like it would be useful...

Thread by: Simon Price, Jan 11, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Even when trying to write clearly, not aiming for cadence, I have problems with flow.

I was revising something I wrote, but even though I was not aiming for any special rhythmic effects, I could not get the words to flow. One part...

Thread by: waitingforzion, Jan 9, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics

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Layers of Mental Problems

How can I show why certain things trigger a character's mental illness, without going into an info dump or lecture about mental illness? I've got...

Thread by: Sclavus, Nov 27, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Problems coming up with ideas

I know that before beginning to write anything, one must first determine what is the purpose and thesis of their work, but it seems to be very...

Thread by: waitingforzion, Aug 12, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Magic System Problems

Hello, everyone, I am brand new to writingforums.org. I am totally stuck on figuring the last little bit of my magic system and found this place....

Thread by: Dax8472, Jul 30, 2017, 12 replies, in forum: Fantasy

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