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Parallel Thinking / Simpsons Did It

Basically, I like to write absurdist humor, mostly scifi. My biggest inspiration is Douglas Adams after I watched the Hitchhiker's Guide movie,...

Thread by: frigocc, Sep 17, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Ever gone through a whole day thinking it was a different day?

What. You think i got dementia or something? No way. I may be old but I know what day of the week it is. Todays Monday right? see i toldya I was...

Thread by: paperbackwriter, Apr 8, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: The Lounge

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Thinking of taking out the main Villain in the 1st book

When I first wrote my story, the main villain was introduced very early. Now because I split off the 1st act as it's own book now the Villian is...

Thread by: 33percent, Jul 6, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Character Development

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names, plots, and thinking it all through

So, I'm not sure why I'm on this science fiction kick other than I've been reading some of the authors known and thought of as the masters. And I...

Thread by: deadrats, May 4, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: Science Fiction

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Grammar Grammer for thinking in head

Hi, I'm terrible at writing and grammer. I'm a potter trying to write a blog about things that happen in the studio. In the following excerpt I...

Thread by: tomhumf, Aug 3, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: Word Mechanics

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Thinking of changing my love interest?

So, I came up with this story idea forever ago, and started outlining about a month ago. I've started writing, and have gotten to the point where...

Thread by: Michaela Burns, May 28, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Signifying the passage of time spent thinking

. . . without sounding hokey. At a certain point in my novel, I plunge my FMC into a relational and professional crisis involving the MMC....

Thread by: Catrin Lewis, Aug 27, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Turning the traditional roles of protagonist/antagonist on its head

In my current WIP I'm toying with the idea of taking the traditional protagonist vs. antagonist struggle -- the one in which the reader stays...

Thread by: Nicholas C., Nov 23, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Character Development

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differences in character for different kind of writers?

A thought crossed my mind today and I would like to hear your opinions on it. I admit I don't read much so called 'literary fiction', I'm the...

Thread by: Tesoro, Nov 22, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Character Development

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Writing the write Imagery...

One thing that I find myself running into as a problem is imagery. While its something I've tried so hard to improve, I always fail. I have a...

Thread by: Kimi-chan, Nov 21, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: Setting Development

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My Book Idea.

Alright sorry if this topic is terrible this is my first time making a post here, anyways i am thinking on making a book that is focused around...

Thread by: AttachedToTheC4, Nov 14, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Workshop Threads and the Revision Process

I am new to navigating forums, so please forgive me if my suggestion is not relevant. Or if there is some easier way to address my issue please...

Thread by: urban_rae, Nov 12, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Support & Feedback

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Hi

Hi, Just a quick post to say hello. I recently joined, have already posted a couple of quick posts before my intro post - sorry about that!...

Thread by: bazzie, Oct 30, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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Brain Connections

Hello there my fellow writers. So, in my Science course a few months ago, I learned that the brain can attach things to other things...

Thread by: TheLeonard112, May 11, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: The Lounge

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Novel Is halfway through novel a bad time to change tense?

I'm halfway through my novel (55,000 words) and I've written everything so far in past tense (he said, we went etc.) BUT I've been thinking a lot...

Thread by: je33ie, Dec 3, 2011, 21 replies, in forum: Genre Discussions

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Hello everyone!

Hi, I stopped writing for a long time even though I was still thinking of story ideas. I decided it was time to get back to writing. This time...

Thread by: Rockyroadz, Dec 3, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: New Member Introductions

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Stick or Twist

I have started writing a story (hopefully a novel) and have had the plot in my mind as to what I want to happen. I originally planned the plot...

Thread by: Colin Ruggles, Dec 2, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: Plot Development

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Reason for earth life on mars?

Hello, new here, but thought maybe you could help me. I'm working on a low fantasy novel that takes place on ancient Mars. (aprox. 1 billion years...

Thread by: Tzalosrex, Nov 27, 2011, 23 replies, in forum: Setting Development

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The Kind of Reader You Are?

1) Do you have to understand every single word you read? or 2) are you the type of reader that enjoys new words here and there to allow room for...

Thread by: Cacian, Nov 23, 2011, 24 replies, in forum: The Craft of Writing Poetry

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does a book or a story need a title?

this is in reply to: the first thing you notice about a book? so I was thinking do we really need a title to a story? sometimes I pick up a book...

Thread by: Cacian, Nov 22, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: Marketing

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